National Instruments PXIe-6594 User manual

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.

• FlexRIO driver software

• 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

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 Software and Driver Using NI Package Manager...............................................4

Installing the PXIe-6594........................................................................................................... 4

PXIe-6594 Front Panel and Pinout........................................................................................... 6

Configuring the PXIe-6594 in MAX........................................................................................ 9

FlexRIO Examples..................................................................................................................10

Accessing FlexRIO Examples........................................................................................ 10

Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................................11

Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)..................................................................... 12

Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 13

What Should I Do if the PXIe-6594 Does Not Appear in MAX?.................................. 13

What Should I Do if the PXIe-6594 Fails the Self-Test?................................................13

Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 13

Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 14

FlexRIO Documentation and Resources

Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation and Resources

Document/Resource Location Description

PXIe-6594 Getting

Started Guide (this

document)

Available at ni.com/

manuals.

Contains installation instructions and

basic programming instructions for

your PXIe-6594.

PXIe-6594 Specifications Available at ni.com/

manuals.

Contains specifications for your

PXIe-6594.

PXIe-6594 Safety,

Environmental, and

Regulatory Information

Available at ni.com/

manuals.

Contains important safety,

environmental, and regulatory

information for your PXIe-6594.

LabVIEW FPGA Module

Help

Embedded in LabVIEW

Help and at ni.com/

manuals.

Contains information about the basic

functionality 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-level IP (CLIP).

LabVIEW Examples Available in NI Example

Finder. In LabVIEW,

click Help»Find

Examples»Hardware

Input and Output»

FlexRIO.

Contains examples of how to run

FPGA VIs and Host VIs on your

FlexRIO devices.

FlexRIO product page Located at ni.com/flexrio. Contains product information and

data sheets for FlexRIO hardware.

Verifying the System Requirements

To use the PXIe-6594, your system must meet certain requirements. For more information

about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and supported application

development environments (ADEs), refer to the readme, which is installed or available at

ni.com/manuals.

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Unpacking the Kit

Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the module,

ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as

your computer chassis.

1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.

2. Remove the module from the package and inspect it for loose components or other signs

of damage.

Notice Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.

Note Do not install a module if it appears damaged in any way.

3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.

Store the module in the antistatic package when the module is not in use.

PXIe-6594 Kit Contents

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 Environment

Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-6594 meets the following

specifications.

Operating environment

Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C1

Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing

Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient

temperature)

Pollution Degree 2

1The PXIe-6594 requires a chassis with slot cooling capacity ≥58 W. Not all chassis with slot

cooling capacity ≥58 W can achieve this ambient temperature range. Refer to the PXI Chassis

Manual for specifications to determine the ambient temperature ranges your chassis can achieve.

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Indoor use only.

Note For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your

device at ni.com/manuals.

Installing the Software and Driver Using NI

Package Manager

Before you install your hardware, you must install the application software and driver using NI

Package Manager. If you do not already have NI Package Manager installed, visit ni.com/r/

nipmdownload to download.

Follow the prompts in NI Package Manager to install the software in the following order:

1. Install LabVIEW.

2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.

3. (Optional) Install the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.

4. Install FlexRIO.

Installing the PXIe-6594

Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-6594 caused by ESD or contamination,

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 from electrical damage while you

install the module.

2. Power off the chassis.

3. Inspect the slot pins on the chassis backplane for any bends or damage prior to

installation. Do not install a module if the backplane is damaged.

4. Remove the black plastic covers from all the captive screws on the module front panel.

5. Identify a supported slot in the chassis. The following figure shows the symbols that

indicate the slot types.

Figure 1. Chassis Compatibility Symbols

NI PXIe-1062Q

12 3 45

1. PXI Express System Controller Slot

2. PXI Peripheral Slot

3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot

4. PXI Express System Timing Slot

5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot

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PXIe-6594 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid

peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots.

6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity.

7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.

8. Place the module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis. Slide

the module into the slot until it is fully inserted.

Figure 2. Module Installation

NI PXIe-1075

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 the front-panel mounting screws.

Note Tightening the top and bottom mounting screws increases mechanical

stability and also electrically connects the front panel to the chassis, which can

improve the signal quality and electromagnetic performance.

11. Cover all empty slots using EMC filler panels or fill using slot blockers to maximize

cooling air flow, depending on your application.

12. Power on the chassis.

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PXIe-6594 Front Panel and Pinout

PXIe-6594

FlexRIO Serial Digital

DIO

28.2 Gbps

REF/

CLK

OUT

4 Vpp

MAX

PORT 0 PORT 1

The following table describes the signal connections for the PXIe-6594.

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Connector Description Function

DIO Molex Nano-Pitch DIO

connector

Multi-signal DIO connector that provides

access to FPGA multi-gigabit transceivers

(MGTs) and general-purpose LVCMOS

signals

PORT 0 QSFP, SFF-8436 compliant High-speed serial interfacing ports

PORT 1

CLK OUT Standard SMA female

connector

Output for exported clock

REF/CLK IN Standard SMA female

connector

Input for an external Reference Clock

Figure 3. Digital I/O Connector Pinout

A10

A11

A12

A13

A14

A15

A16

A17

A18

A19

A20

A21

B10

B11

B12

B13

B14

B15

B16

B17

B18

B19

B20

B21

Reserved

GND

MGT Rx+ 0

MGT Rx– 0

GND

MGT Rx+ 1

MGT Rx– 1

GND

DIO 4

DIO 5

GND

DIO 0

DIO 1

GND

MGT Rx+ 2

MGT Rx– 2

GND

MGT Rx+ 3

MGT Rx– 3

GND

5.0 V

5 V

GND

MGT Tx+ 0

MGT Tx– 0

GND

MGT Tx+ 1

MGT Tx– 1

GND

DIO 6

DIO 7

GND

DIO 2

DIO 3

GND

MGT Tx+ 2

MGT Tx– 2

GND

MGT Tx+ 3

MGT Tx– 3

GND

Reserved

The following table lists the available pins on the DIO connector.

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Signal Type Direction

MGT Tx± <0..3> Xilinx UltraScale+ GTY Output

MGT Rx± <0..3> Xilinx UltraScale+ GTY Input

DIO <0..7> Single-ended Bidirectional

5.0 V DC Output

GND Ground —

Figure 4. QSFP+ Connector Pinout

29 10

GND

Rx2n

Rx2p

GND

Rx4n

Rx4p

ModPrsL

GND

IntL

Vcc Tx

Vcc1

LPMode

GND

Tx3p

Tx3n

GND

Tx1p

Tx1n

GND

Rx1n

Rx1p

GND

Rx3n

Rx3p

SDA

GND

SCL

Vcc Rx

ResetL

ModSelL

GND

Tx4p

Rx4n

GND

Tx2p

Tx2n

GND

The following table lists the available pins on the QSFP+ connectors.

Symbol Signal Name

Txn Transmitter Inverted Data Input

Txp Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input

Rxn Receiver Inverted Data Output

Rxp Receiver Non-Inverted Data Output

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Symbol Signal Name

SCL 2-Wire Serial Interface Clock

SDA 2-Wire Serial Interface Data

ModPrsL Module Present

ModSelL Module Select

ResetL Module Reset

IntL Interrupt

LPMode Low Power Mode

Vcc Rx +3.3 V Power Supply Receiver

Vcc Tx +3.3 V Power Supply Transmitter

Vcc1 +3.3 V Power Supply

GND Ground

Configuring the PXIe-6594 in MAX

Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX

informs other programs about which NI hardware products are in the system and how they are

configured. MAX is automatically installed with FlexRIO.

1. Launch MAX.

2. In the configuration tree, 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 installed in the chassis. Your default names may vary.

Note If you do not see your module listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of

installed modules. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure

the module is correctly installed, and restart.

4. Record the identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when

programming the PXIe-6594.

5. Self-test the hardware by selecting the item in the configuration tree and clicking Self-

Test in the MAX toolbar.

The MAX self-test performs a basic verification of hardware resources.

FlexRIO Examples

FlexRIO includes several example applications for LabVIEW. These examples serve as

interactive tools, programming models, and as building blocks in your own applications.

Accessing FlexRIO Examples

FlexRIO examples are available in LabVIEW's NI Example Finder. Complete the following

steps to access the examples by task.

1. In LabVIEW, click Help»Find Examples.

2. In the NI Example Finder window that appears, click Hardware Input 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 also click the Search tab to search all installed examples by keyword. For

example, search for FlexRIO to locate all FlexRIO examples.

Online examples are also available to demonstrate FlexRIO basics, such as using DRAM,

acquiring data from adapter modules, and performing high throughput streaming. To access

these examples, search FlexRIO examples in the Search the community field at ni.com/

examples.

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