
GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 6589
1 Gbps, 20 Channel, LVDS Digital I/O Adapter Module
Note
Before you begin, complete the software and hardware installation
instructions in the getting started guide for your FlexRIO FPGA module or
Controller for FlexRIO.
The NI 6589 is a FlexRIO adapter module designed to work in conjunction with FlexRIO
FPGA modules and Controllers for FlexRIO.
The NI 6589 features 20 LVDS channels (16 data and 4 PFI), and sample rates up to 1 Gbit/s
on LVDS channels
This document explains how to install and configure the NI 6589.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1
FlexRIO Documentation........................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................4
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 4
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 4
Installing the NI 6589............................................................................................................... 5
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the Device........ 5
Cables........................................................................................................................................5
Front Panel and Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................8
Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................................10
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)..................................................................... 12
Clocking.................................................................................................................................. 18
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 20
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 20
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
product is operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,