Our Testing Methods

To guarantee quality for our NI parts, here are the tests we do:
For PXI Controllers:
  • Test with PXI chassis and PXI modules
  • Boot up into Windows or Real-time

For PXI Chassis:
  • Test with PXI controller and PXI modules
  • Boot up into Windows

For PXI Modules:
  • Use Soft Front Panel or MAX Test Panel to check functionality

For PCI/PCIe Modules:
  • Use Soft Front Panel or MAX Test Panel to check functionality

For CompactRIO/sbRIO:
  • Format Disk
  • Install software from MAX

For CompactDAQ chassis:
  • Test with C-series modules
  • Check MAX and Test Panel

For C-Series modules:
  • Test with CompactDAQ chassis
  • Use MAX Test Panel to check functionality

Other specialty modules
  • Case-by-case basis​

Examples:

Boot-up test for PXIe-8880 controller
Boot-up test for PXI-1085 chassis and DMM module
Software install test for sbRIO-9636
MAX test for NI 9469 clock synchronization module
Software install test for cRIO-9074