National Instruments 6589 User manual

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
Accessories........................................................................................................................6
Front Panel and Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................8
Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................................10
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)..................................................................... 12
NI 6589 CLIP..................................................................................................................13
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,

or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments
could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must attach EMI gaskets
(NI part number 746228-01) to both sides of your NI 6589 before using.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must install PXI EMC
Filler Panels (NI part number 778700-01) in all open chassis slots.
FlexRIO Documentation
Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
Getting started guide
for your FlexRIO
FPGA module or
Controller for
FlexRIO
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains installation instructions
for your FlexRIO system.
Specifications
document for your
FlexRIO FPGA
module or Controller
for FlexRIO
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains specifications for your
FlexRIO FPGA module or
Controller for FlexRIO.
Getting started guide
for your adapter
module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains signal information,
examples, and CLIP details for
your adapter module.
Specifications
document for your
adapter module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains specifications for your
adapter module.
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
Embedded in LabVIEW Help
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the
basic functionality of the
LabVIEW FPGA Module.
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Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions (Continued)
Document Location Description
Real-Time Module
Help
Embedded in LabVIEW Help
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about real-
time programming concepts, step-
by-step instructions for using
LabVIEW with the Real-Time
Module, reference information
about Real-Time Module VIs and
functions, and information about
LabVIEW features on real-time
operating systems.
FlexRIO Help Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the
FPGA module front panel
connectors and I/O, controller for
FlexRIO front panel connectors
and I/O, programming
instructions, and adapter module
component-level IP (CLIP).
FlexRIO Adapter
Module Development
Kit User Manual
Available from the Start menu
at Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»NI
FlexRIO»NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module Development
Kit»Documentation.
Contains information about how
to create custom adapter modules
for use with FlexRIO FPGA
modules.
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
device.
IPNet Located at ni.com/ipnet. Contains LabVIEW FPGA
functions and intellectual property
to share.
FlexRIO product page Located at ni.com/flexrio. Contains product information and
data sheets for FlexRIO devices.
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Verifying the System Requirements
To use the FlexRIO Support instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
For more information about minimum system requirements, recommended system, and
supported application development environments (ADEs), refer to the FlexRIO Support
Readme, which is available on the FlexRIO Support software DVD or online at ni.com/
updates.
Unpacking
Caution To prevent ESD from damaging the devices, 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 each module from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other
sign of damage.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the devices in the antistatic package when they are not in use.
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 6589 in meets the following specifications.
Operating temperature (IEC 60068-2-1,
IEC 60068-2-2)
0 °C to 55 °C
Operating humidity (IEC 60068-2-56) 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing
Pollution Degree 2
Maximum altitude 2,000 m at 25 °C ambient temperature
Indoor use only.
Note Refer to the NI 6589 Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
Caution Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the
hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
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Installing the NI 6589
Refer to the getting started guide for your FlexRIO FPGA module or Controller for FlexRIO
for instructions about how to install your FlexRIO system, including the NI 6589.
Confirming that Measurement & Automation
Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the Device
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your NI hardware. MAX
informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how they are configured.
MAX is automatically installed with FlexRIO Support.
1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX or
by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon.
2. In the Configuration pane, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed
devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. (PXI and PXI Express devices only) Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all
devices installed in the chassis. Your default device names may vary.
Note If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.
4. (Controllers for FlexRIO only) Your device appears under the Remote Devices section.
Cables
Caution You must operate the NI 6589 with shielded cables and shielded
accessories to ensure compliance with the EMC requirements defined in the NI 6589
Specifications. Do not use unshielded cables or accessories unless they are installed
in a shielded enclosure with properly designed and shielded input/output ports and
are connected to the NI 6589 using a shielded cable. If unshielded cables or
accessories are not properly installed and shielded, the EMC specifications for the
NI 6589 are no longer guaranteed.
Use a shielded 50 Ω coaxial cable with an SMA plug end to connect to the PFI 0 and
CLOCK IN connectors on the NI 6589 front panel. Use the NI SHB12X-B12X shielded cable
(NI part number 192344-01) or the NI SHB12X-H3X24 differential flying-lead cable (NI part
number 196236-1R5) to connect to the DDC connector. You can also connect the
NI SMA-2164 accessory to the NI 6589 through the SHB12X-B12X shielded cable for testing
and debugging.
Note If you design a custom cabling solution with the DDC connector (779157-01)
and SHB12X-B12X shielded cable (192344-01), the NI 6589 pinout is reversed at
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the end connector. For example, the signal shown on pin 1 maps to pin 73 at the end
connector.
The following NI cables and accessories are not properly shielded for EMC-compliant use
with the NI 6589:
• NI SMA-2164 accessory
• NI SHB12X-H3X24 differential flying-lead cable
Note Whether you use NI cables and accessories or design your own, terminate
cables properly to avoid improper measurements caused by signal reflections,
overshoot, and undershoot.
Accessories
The NI SMA-2164 test fixture is a breakout box for differential signals. This fixture provides
an easy way to connect to other devices for testing and debugging.
The following figure shows how to connect the differential DDC connector to the
NI SMA-2164, using the NI SHB12X-B12X cable. For more information about using the
NI SMA-2164, refer to the NI SMA-2164/2165 Test Fixture User Guide.
Figure 1. Connecting the NI SMA-2164 Accessory
1
2
NI PXI-1042
3
STROBE
CLK_LVPECL
+
+
IO_3
+
–
IO_7
IO_10
I
IO_6
IO_11
IO_13
MADEIN U.S.A.
IO_15
ASSY192533 A- 01
+ –
+
–
+
+
+
–
–
+
–
–
–
–
I O_ 12
–
–
+
+
–
+
IO_4
IO_5
IO_8
IO_2
IO_9
–
+
–
+
+
–
IO_1
+
–
–
+
+
PFI_3
CLK_LVDS
+
PFI_2
+
–
+ –
PFI_1
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
IO_0
VOS
VOS
–
+
S/N
–
VOS
VOS
–
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
VOS
61 70
40 49 19 31 10
73
64 67
52 55
58
43 46 34 37 22 25 28 13 16
1
4 7
1
VOS
NI SMA-2164
DIFFERENTIAL
DIGITALI/O ACCESSORY
FOR PATENTS:NI.COM/PATENTS
©COPYRIGHT 2005
NI 6587
PFI 0
CLOCKIN
1 Gbps
LVDS
1. PXI/PXIe Chassis with an NI 6589R
2. NI SHB12-B12X Cable
3. NI SMA-2164
A flying lead cable, the NI SHB12X-H3X24, is also available for differential signals. This
cable offers connectivity similar to that found on a typical logic analyzer, so you can use it in
logic analyzer-type applications. This cable is shown in the following figure.
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Figure 2. NI SHB12X-H3X24 Flying Lead Cable
1
23
1. Leads (1 × 3 Header Receptacle)
2. DDC Connector
3. Removeable Sleeving
Custom Accessories
If you are creating a custom accessory to use with a DUT with a VHDCI DDC connector, you
can purchase the mating connector for the VHDCI cable from NI. For more information about
creating these custom accessories, refer to the Interfacing to the NI Digital Waveform
Generator/Analyzer using the VHDCI Connector application note.
Visit ni.com/info and enter the Info Code rdinwa to download this note.
If you are designing a custom accessory to use with a device that uses an InfiniBand
connector, you can also purchase this connector from NI.
Note If you design a custom cabling solution with the DDC connector (779157-01)
and SHB12X-B12X shielded cable (192344-01), the NI 6589 pinout is reversed at
the end connector. For example, the signal shown on pin 1 maps to pin 73 at the end
connector.
For more information about connecting I/O signals on your device, refer to the NI 6589
Specifications.
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Front Panel and Connector Pinouts
The NI 6589 provides one PFI signal and one clock signal through the two SMA connectors
on the device front panel. Additionally, the NI 6589 provides sixteen LVDS signals, four
LVDS PFI signals, three single-ended PFI signals, and an LVDS clock out signal on the
Digital Data & Control (DDC) connector. The following figure shows the front panel
connector and signal descriptions for the NI 6589.
Figure 3. NI 6589 Front Panel and Connector Pinout
NI 6589
PFI 0
CLOCK IN
1 Gbps
LVDS
PFI 1+
GND
PFI 2+
GND
PFI 3+
GND
GND
DIO 0+
GND
DIO 1+
GND
DIO 2+
GND
DIO 3+
GND
DIO 4+
GND
DIO 5+
GND
DIO 6+
GND
DIO 7+
GND
DIO 8+
GND
DIO 9+
GND
DIO 10+
GND
DIO 11+
GND
DIO 12+
GND
DIO 13+
GND
DIO 14+
GND
DIO 15+
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
PFI 1–
PFI 2–
PFI 3–
DIO 0–
DIO 1–
DIO 2–
DIO 3–
DIO 4–
DIO 5–
DIO 6–
DIO 7–
DIO 8–
DIO 9–
DIO 10–
DIO 11–
DIO 12–
DIO 13–
DIO 14–
DIO 15–
1
3
2
4
6
5
7
98
10
12
11
13
15
14
16
18
17
19
21
20
22
24
23
25
27
26
28
30
29
31
3332
34
36
35
37
39
38
40
42
41
43
4544
46
48
47
49
51
50
52
54
53
55
5756
58
60
59
61
63
62
64
66
65
67
6968
70
72
71
73
SE_PFI_3
SE_PFI_2
DDC CLK OUT–
DDC CLK OUT+
GND
SE_PFI_1
STROBE–
STROBE+
PFI 4 –
PFI 4+
DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL
Caution To avoid permanent damage to the NI 6589, disconnect all signals
connected to the NI 6589 before powering down the module, and connect signals
only after the adapter module has been powered on by the FlexRIO FPGA module or
Controller for FlexRIO.
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Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of any connector on
the NI 6589 can damage the device and the chassis. NI is not liable for any damage
resulting from such connections.
Note If you design a custom cabling solution with the Infiniband connector
(779157-01) and the SHB12X-B12X LVDS shielded cable (192344-01), the NI 6589
pinout is reversed at the end connector. For example, the signal shown on pin 1 maps
to pin 73 in the pinout at the end connector.
The following table contains SMA pin location information and signal information for the
NI 6589. The signal names listed in this table refer to the signals shown in the front panel
pinout.
Table 2. SMA Connector Names and Descriptions
Signal Name Connector Signal Type Signal Description
PFI 0 PFI 0 Control Bidirectional single-ended terminal for channel
PFI 0.
CLOCK IN CLOCK IN Clock External single-ended clock input terminal.
The following table contains DDC pin location information for the NI 6589. The signal names
listed in this table refer to the signals shown in the front panel pinout.
Table 3. NI 6589 DDC Connector Names and Descriptions
Signal Name Pin(s) Signal
Type
Signal Description
DDC CLK OUT+ 65 Control Positive terminal for the LVDS
exported Sample Clock.
DDC CLK OUT- 66 Control Negative terminal for the LVDS
exported Sample Clock.
STROBE+ 62 Control Positive differential terminal for the
external Sample Clock source that
can be used for synchronous
dynamic acquisition.
STROBE- 63 Control Negative differential terminal for
the external Sample Clock source
that can be used for synchronous
dynamic acquisition.
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Table 3. NI 6589 DDC Connector Names and Descriptions (Continued)
Signal Name Pin(s) Signal
Type
Signal Description
DIO<0..15>+ 14, 17, 20, 23, 26,
29, 32, 35, 38, 41,
44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59
Data Positive differential terminal for the
bidirectional digitial I/O data
channels 0 through 15.
DIO<0..15>- 15, 18, 21, 24, 27,
30, 33, 36, 39, 42,
45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60
Data Negative differential terminal for
the bidirectional digitial I/O data
channels 0 through 15.
PFI <1..4>+ 2, 5, 8, 11 Control Positive differential terminals for
bidirectional PFI channels 1
through 4.
PFI <1..4>- 3, 6, 9, 12 Control Negative differential terminals for
bidirectional PFI channels 1
through 4.
SE_PFI<1..3> 68, 71, 72 Control Single-ended terminals for
bidirectional PFI channels 1
through 3.
GND 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16,
19, 22, 25, 28, 31,
34, 37, 40, 42, 46,
49, 52, 55, 58, 69
Ground Ground reference for signals.
For more detailed information about the NI 6589 front panel connectors, refer to the NI 6589
Specifications.
Block Diagrams
The following figures show the data flow through the NI 6589. Single-ended data lines use
standard clock levels to interpret data as either a binary zero or a one in high-speed digital data
transfers. Differential data lines provide a low-noise, low-power, low-amplitude differential
method for high-speed digital data transfer.
Figure 4. Clock Input Signal
CLOCK IN
Global Clock to
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
(UserGclkLvttl)
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