National Instruments NI 6585 User manual

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 6585/6585B
Low-Voltage Differential Adapter Module
Note Before you begin, complete the software and hardware installation
instructions in your FlexRIO FPGA getting started guide or controller for FlexRIO
getting started guide.
Caution Using the NI 6585/6585B in a manner not described in this document
may impair the protection the NI 6585/6585B provides.
The NI 6585/6585B is a low-voltage differential (LVDS) adapter module designed to work in
conjunction with FlexRIO FPGA modules and controllers for FlexRIO.
This document explains how to install and configure the NI 6585/6585B.
Note NI 6585R refers to the combination of your NI 6585/6585B adapter module
and either a FlexRIO FPGA module or a controller for FlexRIO. NI 6585/6585B
refers to your adapter module only.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................1
FlexRIO Documentation........................................................................................................... 2
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................4
Compatibility with FPGA Modules and Controllers for FlexRIO............................................4
Unpacking................................................................................................................................. 4
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 5
Installing the NI 6585/6585B....................................................................................................5
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the Device........ 5
Front Panel and Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................6
Pinout and Signal Information.......................................................................................... 7
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)......................................................................11
NI 6585/6585B CLIP...................................................................................................... 11
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 11
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 12
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 install PXI EMC
Filler Panels, National Instruments part number 778700-01, in all open chassis slots.
You can order a kit of six single slot EMC Filler Panels directly from NI by visiting
ni.com.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 30 m (100 ft).
Caution Using the NI 6585/6585B in a manner not described in this document
may impair the protection the NI 6585/6585B provides.
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.
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Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions (Continued)
Document Location Description
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
Embedded in LabVIEW Help
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the
basic functionality of the
LabVIEW FPGA Module.
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 NI 6585/6585B, 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 available on the software
media or online at ni.com/updates.
Compatibility with FPGA Modules and
Controllers for FlexRIO
The NI 6585B variant is compatible with all FlexRIO FPGA modules and controllers for
FlexRIO; however, the NI 6585 variant is only compatible with NI PXI-795xR and
NI PXIe-796xR modules. The following table lists each adapter module's compatibility with
FlexRIO FPGA modules and controllers for FlexRIO.
Table 2. Adapter Module Compatibility
NI PXI-795xR NI PXIe-796xR NI PXIe-797xR NI-793xR
NI 6585 Yes Yes No No
NI 6585B Yes Yes Yes Yes
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.
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 6585/6585B 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 6585/6585B 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.
Installing the NI 6585/6585B
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 6585/6585B.
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.
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Front Panel and Connector Pinouts
The following figure shows the front panel connectors for the NI 6585/6585B.
Figure 1. NI 6585/6585B Connector Pin Assignments
GND
GND
DIO1+
DIO1–
GND
DIO3+
DIO3–
GND
DIO5+
DIO5–
GND
DIO7+
DIO7–
GND
DIO9+
DIO9–
GND
DIO11+
DIO11–
GND
DIO13+
DIO13–
GND
DIO15+
DIO15–
GND
DDC CLK OUT+/PFI 0+
DDC CLK OUT–/PFI 0–
GND
PFI 2+
PFI 2–
GND
PFI 4+
PFI 4–
GND
DIO0–
GND
DIO2–
GND
DIO4+
DIO4–
DIO0+
DIO2+
GND
DIO6+
DIO6–
GND
DIO8+
DIO8–
GND
DIO10+
DIO10–
GND
DIO12+
DIO12–
GND
DIO14+
DIO14–
GND
GLOBAL CLK 0+
GLOBAL CLK 0–
GND
PFI 1+
PFI 1–
GND
PFI 3+
PFI 3–
GND
68 34
67 33
66 32
65 31
64 30
63 29
62 28
61 27
60 26
59 25
58 24
57 23
56 22
55 21
54 20
53 19
52 18
51 17
50 16
49 15
48 14
47 13
46 12
45 11
44 10
43 9
42 8
41 7
40 6
39 5
38 4
37 3
36 2
35 1
34
33
66
67
68
32
65 31
64 30
63 29
62 28
61 27
60 26
59 25
58 24
57 23
56 22
55 21
54 20
53 19
52 18
51 17
50 16
49 15
48 14
47 13
46 12
45 11
44 10
43 9
42 8
41 7
40 6
39 5
38 4
37 3
36 2
35 1
DDCA DDCB
DDCA DDCB
GND
GND
DIO1+
DIO1–
GND
DIO3+
DIO3–
GND
DIO5+
DIO5–
GND
DIO7+
DIO7–
GND
DIO9+
DIO9–
GND
DIO11+
DIO11–
GND
DIO13+
DIO13–
GND
DIO15+
DIO15–
GND
DDC CLK OUT+/PFI 0+
DDC CLK OUT–/PFI 0–
GND
PFI 2+
PFI 2–
GND
PFI 4+
PFI 4–
GND
DIO0–
GND
DIO2–
GND
DIO4+
DIO4–
DIO0+
DIO2+
GND
DIO6+
DIO6–
GND
DIO8+
DIO8–
GND
DIO10+
DIO10–
GND
DIO12+
DIO12–
GND
DIO14+
DIO14–
GND
GLOBAL CLK 0+
GLOBAL CLK 0–
GND
PFI 1+
PFI 1–
GND
PFI 3+
PFI 3–
GND
Caution To avoid permanent damage to the NI 6585/6585B, disconnect all signals
connected to the NI 6585/6585B 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.
Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of any connector on
the NI 6585/6585B can damage the device and the chassis. NI is not liable for any
damage resulting from such connections.
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Pinout and Signal Information
The following table contains pin location and signal information for the NI 6585/6585B.
Note DIO <0..15>+/-, PFI <0..4>+/-, and DDC CLOCK OUT appear on both
connectors, DDCA and DDCB.
Table 3. DDC Connector Pins
Signal Name Pin(s) Signal
Type
Signal Description
GLOBAL
CLOCK 0+
26 on DDCA Clock Input terminal for the external clock
source, which can be used for dynamic
acquisition or generation.
GLOBAL
CLOCK 0-
27 on DDCA
GLOBAL
CLOCK 1+
26 on DDCB
GLOBAL
CLOCK 1-
27 on DDCB
DIO <0..15>+ 2, 5, 8 ,11 ,14, 17,
20, 23, 37, 40, 43,
46, 49, 52, 55 , 58
Data Positive terminal of LVDS digital I/O
data channels 0 through 15.
DIO <0..15>- 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,
21, 24, 38, 41, 44,
47, 50, 53, 56, 59
Data Negative terminal of LVDS digital I/O
data channels 0 through 15.
DDC CLOCK
OUT+/PFI 0-
61 Clock/Data Positive output terminal for the
exported Sample clock/Positive
Programmable Function Interface
terminal 0
DDC CLOCK
OUT+/PFI 0-
62 Clock/Data Negative output terminal for the
exported Sample clock/Negative
Programmable Function Interface
terminal 0
PFI <1..4>+ 29, 64, 32, 67 Data Positive terminal of the Programmable
Function Interface LVDS digital I/O
channels 1 through 4.
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Table 3. DDC Connector Pins (Continued)
Signal Name Pin(s) Signal
Type
Signal Description
PFI <1..4>- 30, 65, 33, 68 Data Negative terminal of the
Programmable Function Interface
LVDS digital I/O channels 1 through
4.
GND 1, 4, 7, 10, 13, 16,
19, 22, 25, 28, 31,
34, 35, 36, 39, 42,
45, 48, 51, 54, 57,
60, 63, 66
Ground Ground reference for signals.
The following table lists the NI 6585/6585B connector signals and corresponding FlexRIO
FPGA module signals necessary for designing a custom CLIP.
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Table 4. NI 6585/6585B Connector Signals and FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals
NI 6585/6585B FlexRIO FPGA Module
Connector Signal Name GPIO Out GPIO Out
Enable
GPIO In
DDCA GLOBAL CLOCK 0 — — GClk_SE
DIO 0+/- GPIO_30_n GPIO_31 GPIO_31_n
DIO 1+/- GPIO_12_n GPIO_13 GPIO_13_n
DIO 2+/- GPIO_32 GPIO_32_n GPIO_15_n
DIO 3+/- GPIO_14 GPIO_14_n GPIO_15
DIO 4+/- GPIO_27_n GPIO_28 GPIO_28_n
DIO 5+/- GPIO_9_n GPIO_10 GPIO_10_n
DIO 6+/- GPIO_29 GPIO_29_n GPIO_30
DIO 7+/- GPIO_11 GPIO_11_n GPIO_12
DIO 8+/- GPIO_22 GPIO_22_n GPIO_23
DIO 9+/- GPIO_6_n GPIO_7 GPIO_7_n
DIO 10+/- GPIO_26 GPIO_26_n GPIO_27
DIO 11+/- GPIO_8 GPIO_8_n GPIO_9
DIO 12+/- GPIO_19 GPIO_19_n GPIO_20
DIO 13+/- GPIO_3_n GPIO_4 GPIO_4_n
DIO 14+/- GPIO_20_n GPIO_21 GPIO_21_n
DIO 15+/- GPIO_5 GPIO_5_n GPIO_6
DDC CLOCK OUT+/PFI 0+
DDC CLOCK OUT-/PFI 0-
GPIO_0 GPIO_0_n GPIO_23_n
PFI 1+/- GPIO_1 GPIO_1_n GPIO_24
PFI 2+/- GPIO_16 GPIO_16_n GPIO_24_n
PFI 3+/- GPIO_17 GPIO_17_n GPIO_25
PFI 4+/- GPIO_18 GPIO_18_n GPIO_25_n
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Table 5. NI 6585/6585B Connector Signals and FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals
(Continued)
NI 6585/6585B FlexRIO FPGA Module
Connector Signal Name GPIO Out GPIO Out
Enable
GPIO In
DDCB GLOBAL CLOCK 1 — — GClk_LVDS
DIO 0+/- GPIO_46 GPIO_46_n GPIO_47
DIO 1+/- GPIO_62_n GPIO_63 GPIO_63_n
DIO 2+/- GPIO_47_n GPIO_48 GPIO_48_n
DIO 3+/- GPIO_64 GPIO_64_n GPIO_65
DIO 4+/- GPIO_43 GPIO_43_n GPIO_44
DIO 5+/- GPIO_59_n GPIO_60 GPIO_60_n
DIO 6+/- GPIO_44_n GPIO_45 GPIO_45_n
DIO 7+/- GPIO_61 GPIO_61_n GPIO_62
DIO 8+/- GPIO_39 GPIO_39_n GPIO_40
DIO 9+/- GPIO_54 GPIO_54_n GPIO_55
DIO 10+/- GPIO_40_n GPIO_41 GPIO_41_n
DIO 11+/- GPIO_55_n GPIO_56 GPIO_56_n
DIO 12+/- GPIO_36 GPIO_36_n GPIO_37
DIO 13+/- GPIO_51 GPIO_51_n GPIO_52
DIO 14+/- GPIO_37_n GPIO_38 GPIO_38_n
DIO 15+/- GPIO_52_n GPIO_53 GPIO_53_n
DDC CLOCK OUT+/PFI 0+
DDC CLOCK OUT-/PFI 0-
GPIO_49 GPIO_49_n GPIO_57
PFI 1+/- GPIO_50 GPIO_50_n GPIO_57_n
PFI 2+/- GPIO_33 GPIO_33_n GPIO_58
PFI 3+/- GPIO_34 GPIO_34_n GPIO_58_n
PFI 4+/- GPIO_35 GPIO_35_n GPIO_59
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