Definitions: Specifications
Definitions: Specifications
VB-8054
4-Channel, 500 MHz Bandwidth Oscilloscope VirtualBench™ (All-In-
One Instrument)
Definitions
Warranted specifications describe the performance of a model under stated operating
conditions and are covered by the model warranty.
Characteristics describe values that are relevant to the use of the model under stated operating
conditions but are not covered by the model warranty.
• Typical specifications describe the expected performance met by a majority of the
models.
• Nominal specifications describe parameters and attributes that may be useful in operation.
Conditions
Typical specifications are valid under the following conditions unless otherwise noted:
• 25 °C
• 30-minute warm-up time before operation
Warranted specifications are valid at Tcal ±5 °C. Temperature coefficients are calculated using
the temperature change from last external calibration.
Mixed Signal Oscilloscope
Analog Channels
Vertical System
Number of channels 4 single-ended, non-isolated
Bandwidth (-3 dB)1 500 MHz
Resolution 8 bits
Accuracy (warranted) ±2% of input ±1% full scale (V peak-to-peak)
Input coupling DC, AC
Vertical sensitivity (range) 5 mV/div (40 mV peak-to-peak)
10 mV/div (100 mV peak-to-peak)
20 mV/div (200 mV peak-to-peak)
50 mV/div (400 mV peak-to-peak)
100 mV/div (1 V peak-to-peak)
200 mV/div (2 V peak-to-peak)
500 mV/div (4 V peak-to-peak)
1 V/div (10 V peak-to-peak)
2 V/div (20 V peak-to-peak)
5 V/div (40 V peak-to-peak)
Input impedance (user selectable) 1 MΩ || 12 pF or 50 Ω2
Horizontal System
Maximum sample rate 2 GS/s/channel
Maximum record length 1 MS/channel
Horizontal System
Timing mode sample rate (warranted) 1 GS/s (down to ~15 kS/s)
Maximum external sample clock rate 100 MHz
Record length
Typical 1 MS
Minimum3 4 kS
Decimation External Sample Clock, 1:1, 2:1, and
n*4:1 where n is an integer
Maximum sample compression 215 to 1
3 Under most conditions, the logic analyzer can acquire 1 MS of data. Under some conditions with
very high sustained activity on multiple inputs, the logic analyzer may only capture 4 kS of data.
Waveform Measurements
Oscilloscope time6 Period, frequency, positive duty cycle,
negative duty cycle, positive pulse width,
negative pulse width, rise time, fall time,
rise rate, fall rate
Oscilloscope voltage6 High, low, amplitude, maximum, minimum,
peak-to-peak, overshoot, undershoot, RMS,
mean, cycle RMS, cycle mean
Logic analyzer time6 Period, frequency, positive duty cycle,
negative duty cycle, positive pulse width,
negative pulse width
Waveform Math
Operations7 A + B, A - B, A * B, A/B, FFT
4 Single trigger mode is only available in the VirtualBench application. For feature differences
between the VirtualBench application for Windows and iPad, go to ni.com/info and enter
vbfeatures.
5 Glitch triggers are only available with the NI VirtualBench driver.
6 Waveform measurements are only available in the VirtualBench application.
7 Waveform math is only available in the VirtualBench application.
8 Switchable filters are only available with the NI VirtualBench driver. The VirtualBench application
automatically enables the lowpass filter in sine mode.
Frequency
Accuracy ≤100 ppm
Resolution 1 μHz
Arbitrary waveform
Points 1 MS
Sample rate 200 MS/s
Flatness ±0.3 dB to 40 MHz
Protection Short-circuit protected
Triggering
Trigger types Start of buffer9
Trigger resolution 5 ns
Trigger export Available through external trigger (TRIG)
Digital I/O
Number of channels 8
Direction control Input or output, software-selectable
Logic level 5 V compatible TTL input,
3.3 V LVTTL output
Drive strength 4 mA
Input voltage 0 V to 5 V
Note Digital I/O lines are designed to withstand accidental overvoltage from
signals on the VB-8054 or similar devices. They are not recommended for use with
signals likely to exceed 0 V to 5 V in normal operation.
Digital Multimeter
Functions DC voltage, AC voltage, DC current,
AC current, resistance, diode, continuity10
Resolution 5½ digits
Sample rate 5 S/s
Caution Do not use this device for connection to signals or for measurements
within Measurement Categories III or IV. For more information about Measurement
Categories, refer to the Safety Voltages section.
Input protection
Resistance, diode Up to 300 V DC
DC and AC voltage Up to 300 V DC or 265 V AC RMS,
400 V AC peak
DC and AC current
DMM A current connector fuse Internal ceramic fuse, 11 A, 1 kV AC,
10.3 × 38 mm, F 11A 1000V (SIBA part
number 5019906.11 at
www.siba-fuses.com)
DMM mA current Internal ceramic fuse, 1 A, 500 V AC,
connector fuse 5 × 20 mm, T 1A H 400V (Littelfuse part
number 0477001.MXP at
www.littelfuse.com)
Caution Fuses are located on bottom of device underneath door. Use Phillips #1
screwdriver for removal. Ensure all hazardous voltages are disconnected from the
device prior to removal of door.
Fuse When this fuse symbol is marked on a device, take proper precautions.
* 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off. Add 300 ppm/A for currents >2.2 A. After measuring >5 A,
wait two minutes to get full accuracy in the 1 A range.
Caution The input terminals of the DMM are not protected for electromagnetic
interference. As a result, the DMM may experience reduced measurement accuracy
or other temporary performance degradation when connected to unshielded test leads
in an environment with radiated or conducted radio frequency electromagnetic
interference.
Caution The input terminals of the DMM are not protected for electromagnetic
interference. As a result, the DMM may experience reduced measurement accuracy
or other temporary performance degradation when connected to unshielded test leads
DC Power Supply
Outputs 0 V to +6 V/0 A to 3 A,
0 V to +25 V/0 A to 1 A (isolated),
0 V to -25 V/0 A to 1 A (isolated)
Note The +25 V and -25 V channels are bank isolated from ground but not from
each other.
Table 7. DC Accuracy/Resolution
Output Type +6 V +25 V -25 V
Current12 3A 1A 1A
Current 210 µA 70 µA 70 µA
Note The external trigger line is designed to withstand accidental overvoltage from
signals on the VB-8054 or similar devices. It is not recommended for use with
signals likely to exceed 0 V to 5 V in normal operation.
Connectivity
Wired USB Interface
USB specification USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Wireless Interface
Table 9. Network Protocols and Ports Used
Port Protocol Function
Power Requirements
Caution The protection provided by the VirtualBench hardware can be impaired if
it is used in a manner not described in the NI VirtualBench VB-8054 Safety,
Environmental, and Regulatory Information.
Calibration
Calibration cycle (digital multimeter, 1 year
mixed signal oscilloscope,
function generator, DC power supply)
Specified temperature Tcal ± 5 °C
Warmup time 30 minutes
Safety Voltages
Connect only voltages that are within these limits.
Channel-to-earth ground
Continuous 300 V, Measurement Category II
Withstand 3,000 V RMS, verified by a 5 s dielectric
withstand test
Note Measurement Categories CAT I and CAT O are equivalent. These test and
measurement circuits are for other circuits not intended for direct connection to the
MAINS building installations of Measurement Categories CAT II, CAT III, or
CAT IV.
Environmental
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage temperature -20 °C to 70 °C
Operating humidity 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing
DMM full accuracy at 10% to 80%
Storage humidity 5% to 95% RH, noncondensing
Cooling Forced air circulation (negative pressurization)
through a fan. Fan speed automatically adjusts
according to operating conditions. Intake
locations are on the sides of device. Exhaust
location is on the rear of device. Ensure that
the intake and exhaust locations are not
obstructed.
Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety
standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use; for radio equipment; and for telecommunication
terminal equipment:
• EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
• EN 55022 (CISPR 22): Class A emissions
• EN 55024 (CISPR 24): Immunity
• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
• AS/NZS CISPR 22: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for
use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe,
Canada, Australia and New Zealand (per CISPR 11) Class A equipment is intended
for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical
equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the
treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations and certifications, and additional information, refer to
the Online Product Certification section.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
• 2014/35/EU; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2014/30/EU; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
• 2014/53/EU; Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
Environmental Management
NI is committed to designing and manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible
manner. NI recognizes that eliminating certain hazardous substances from our products is
beneficial to the environment and to NI customers.
For additional environmental information, refer to the Minimize Our Environmental Impact
web page at ni.com/environment. This page contains the environmental regulations and
directives with which NI complies, as well as other environmental information not included in
this document.
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