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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

PXIe-6594

28 Gbps, 8-Channel PXI High-Speed Serial Instrument

This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-6594. You can
program the PXIe-6594 with the following software options.
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FlexRIO driver software

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NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design libraries)

Note

Before you begin, install and configure your chassis and controller.

Note

Adapter modules are not installable or interchangeable on the PXIe-6594.

Contents

Summary of Contents for PXIe-6594

Page 1: ...rchangeable on the PXIe 6594 Contents FlexRIO Documentation and Resources 2 Verifying the System Requirements 2 Unpacking the Kit 3 PXIe 6594 Kit Contents 3 Preparing the Environment 3 Installing the...

Page 2: ...unctionality of the LabVIEW FPGA Module FlexRIO Help Available at ni com manuals Contains information about the FPGA module front panel connectors and I O programming instructions and I O component le...

Page 3: ...The following items are included in the device kit PXIe 6594 Documentation PXIe 6594 Getting Started Guide this document PXIe 6594 Safety Environmental and Regulatory Information Preparing the Enviro...

Page 4: ...ation handle the module using the edges or the metal bracket 1 Ensure the AC power source is connected to the chassis before installing the module The AC power cord grounds the chassis and protects it...

Page 5: ...1075 1 1 Chassis 2 Hardware Module 3 Ejector Handle in Downward Unlatched Position 9 Latch the module in place by pulling up on the ejector handle 10 Secure the module front panel to the chassis using...

Page 6: ...anel and Pinout PXIe 6594 FlexRIO Serial Digital DIO 28 2 Gbps REF CLK IN CLK OUT 4 Vpp MAX PORT 0 PORT 1 The following table describes the signal connections for the PXIe 6594 6 ni com PXIe 6594 Gett...

Page 7: ...ence Clock Figure 3 Digital I O Connector Pinout A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 B16 B17 B18 B19 B20 B21 R...

Page 8: ...3 34 35 36 37 38 GND Rx2n Rx2p GND Rx4n Rx4p ModPrsL GND IntL Vcc Tx Vcc1 LPMode GND Tx3p Tx3n GND Tx1p Tx1n GND GND Rx1n Rx1p GND Rx3n Rx3p SDA GND SCL Vcc Rx ResetL ModSelL GND Tx4p Rx4n GND Tx2p Tx...

Page 9: ...expand Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed NI hardware Installed modules appear under the name of their associated chassis 3 Expand your Chassis tree item MAX lists all modules instal...

Page 10: ...put and Output FlexRIO Click on an example and refer to the Information window for a description of the example Refer the Requirements window for a list of hardware that can run the example You can al...

Page 11: ...k 1 12 V I O Module Mezzanine Connector DIO Connector Flash Power Supplies 12 V 3 3 V PXIe Backplane Module Clocking MGTs Configuration GPIO 1 8 V 5 V DStarB DStarC PXI Triggers PXIe_CLK100 PXI_CLK10...

Page 12: ...operty CLIP for HDL IP integration FlexRIO devices support two types of CLIP user defined and socketed User defined CLIP allows you to insert HDL IP into an FPGA target enabling VHDL code to communica...

Page 13: ...ify the PXIe 6594 appears in the Device Manager a Under the NI RIO Devices section confirm that a PXIe 6594 entry appears Note Device Manager identifies the PXIe 6594 as NI FlexRIO PXIe Module KU15P N...

Page 14: ...as 78759 3504 USA For up to date contact information for your location visit ni com contact Information is subject to change without notice Refer to the NI Trademarks and Logo Guidelines at ni com tra...