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
2
3
NI PXIe-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 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
IN
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
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
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
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
29 10
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
30
31
32
33
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
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.
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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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Block Diagrams
Figure 5. FPGA Carrier Block Diagram
Synchronization
Gen3 x8 PCIe
FPGA
DRAM
Bank 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
Reference
GPIO
Clock
MGTs
DRAM
Bank 0
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Figure 6. PXIe-6594 I/O Block Diagram
MgtPortRx(7:4), MgtPortTx(7:4)
MgtRefClk(1) (User Clock 2)
MgtRefClk(0) (User Clock 1)
User Clock 0
Clocking
MgtPortRx(3:0), MgtPortTx(3:0)
PORT 1 Mezzanine
Connector
CLK OUT
CLK IN
to Bank 129
to Bank 130
to Bank 128
to Bank 127
PORT 0
MgtRefClk(3) (User Clock 4)
MgtRefClk(2) (User Clock 3)
Control and Status
to
Configuration
GPIO
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)
The LabVIEW FPGA Module includes component-level intellectual property (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 communicate directly with an FPGA VI.
•Socketed CLIP provides the same IP integration of the user-defined CLIP, but it also
allows the CLIP to communicate directly with circuitry external to the FPGA. Adapter
module socketed CLIP allows your IP to communicate directly with both the FPGA VI
and the external adapter module connector interface.
The PXIe-6594 ships with socketed CLIP items that add module I/O to the LabVIEW project.
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Troubleshooting
If an issue persists after you complete a troubleshooting procedure, contact NI technical
support or visit ni.com/support.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6594 Does Not Appear in
MAX?
1. In the MAX configuration tree, expand Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed hardware, and press <F5> to refresh
the list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
Operating System Description
Windows 10/8.1 Right-click the Start button, and select Device Manager.
Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»Device Manager.
5. Verify 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).
Note If you are using a PC with a device for PXI remote control system,
under System Devices, also confirm that no error conditions appear for the
PCI-to-PCI Bridge.
b) If error conditions appear, reinstall the FlexRIO driver and the PXIe-6594.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6594 Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power off the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a different slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
Where to Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated
resources for those tasks.
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EXPLORE LEARN CREATE
DISCOVER
Located online at ni.com/manuals
the application development
environment (ADE)
for your application.
about hardware features
or review device
specifications.
custom applications with
an application programming
interface (API).
Located using the NI Example Finder
Services
ni.com/services
NI Community
ni.com/community
Support
ni.com/support
FlexRIO
ni.com/flexrio
more about your products through ni.com.
FlexRIO Module
Examples
FlexRIO Help
PXIe-6594 Specifications
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
Learn LabVIEW Basics
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