NI 784xR/785xR's +5 V Pins Provide Lower Voltage Output

Updated Nov 1, 2023

Reported In

Hardware

  • PXI-7852

Issue Details

All of the I/O connector supply +5 V pins terminals provide a lower voltage than the one expected. What can I do to fix this issue?

Solution

All NI 784xR/785xR devices have a user-replaceable socketed fuse to protect the supply from overcurrent conditions. When checking the +5 V terminals, you notice a lower output voltage (below the tolerance) and there is no voltage from your cabling to the terminals, that's means that the socketed fuse is damaged:
  • Return the device to NI for repair, contacting NI;
  • NI 784xR/785xR devices have a replaceable fuse, Littelfuse part number 0453004, that protects the device from overcurrent through the power connector. To replace a blown fuse in the NI 784xR/785xR, complete the following steps:
  1. Power down and unplug the computer or PXI chassis;
  2. Remove the PCI/PCI Express device from the expansion slot on the computer, or the PXI device from the PXI slot in the PXI chassis;
  3. Replace the blown fuse while referring to the figure below for the fuse locations;                                                                                                                                              image.png
  4. Reinstall the PCI, PCI Express, or PXI device into the computer or PXI chassis.