GETTING STARTED GUIDE
PCIe-6593
PCIe, 16 Gbps, 8-Channel High-Speed Serial Instrument
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PCIe-6593. You can
program the PCIe-6593 with the following software options.
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FlexRIO driver software
•
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design libraries)
Note
Adapter modules are not installable or interchangeable on the PCIe-6593.
Contents
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources...................................................................................1
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the Kit Contents........................................................................................................ 3
Recommended Cables (Not Included)...................................................................................... 3
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 4
Installing the PCIe-6593 Module into PCIe Chassis................................................................ 4
Configuring the PCIe-6593 in MAX........................................................................................ 5
PCIe-6593 Front Panel and Pinouts.......................................................................................... 6
Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................................10
Accessing FlexRIO with Integrated I/O Examples................................................................. 11
Sharing Reference Clocks and Triggers with Another FlexRIO PCI Express Device... 12
Sharing Reference Clocks and Triggers with PCI Express Devices Using RTSI...........13
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Use the following resources to find more information about the PCIe-6593.
All documentation can be found at
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