National Instruments NI 6581 User manual

NI-6581B

GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI 6581/6581B
NI FlexRIO High-Speed Digital I/O Adapter Module
The NI 6581/6581B is a high-speed digital I/O adapter module designed to work in
conjunction with your NI FlexRIO™ FPGA module. The NI 6581/6581B features 54 single-
ended digital I/O channels and sample rates up to 100 Mbits/s per channel.
This document contains installation instructions and signal information for the
NI 6581/6581B.
Note The NI 6581B is compatible with all NI FlexRIO FPGA modules. The
NI 6581 variant is compatible with the NI PXI-795xR and NI PXIe-796xR FPGA
modules only.
The following figure shows an example of a properly connected NI FlexRIO device.
Figure 1. NI FlexRIO Device
NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module + = NI FlexRIO Device
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set...................................................................3
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................4
Front Panel and Connector Pinouts...........................................................................................4
Connectivity Options................................................................................................................ 7
Power Options...........................................................................................................................8
Internal Power Options..................................................................................................... 9
Using External Power....................................................................................................... 9
Power Supply Control Signals................................................................................................ 10
Block Diagrams.......................................................................................................................10

NI 6581/6581B Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP)............................................11
NI 6581 CLIP..................................................................................................................12
Installing the Application Software and Driver...................................................................... 12
Installing the NI FlexRIO Devices..........................................................................................13
Unpacking....................................................................................................................... 13
Preparing the Environment............................................................................................. 14
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module.......................................................................14
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) Recognizes the
Device....................................................................................................................... 15
Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module.................................................................... 16
Installing PXI EMC Filler Panels........................................................................................... 16
Uninstalling the Hardware...................................................................................................... 17
Environment............................................................................................................................18
Operating Environment...................................................................................................18
Storage Environment.......................................................................................................18
Shock and Vibration................................................................................................................18
Compliance and Certifications................................................................................................19
Safety.............................................................................................................................. 19
Electromagnetic Compatibility....................................................................................... 19
CE Compliance .............................................................................................................. 19
Online Product Certification........................................................................................... 19
Environmental Management........................................................................................... 20
Where to Go Next................................................................................................................... 20
Worldwide Support and Services............................................................................................ 21
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, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
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How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set
Refer to the following flowchart for information about how to use FlexRIO documentation.
Figure 2. How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set.
LabVIEW FPGA
Module Help
NI FlexRIO
Help
LabVIEW
Examples
INSTALL Hardware
and Software
CONNECT Signals
and LearnAbout
Your AdapterModule
LEARN About
LabVIEW FPGA
Module
PROGRAM Your
NI FlexRIO System
in LabVIEW FPGA
Module
Specifications document
for your FPGA module
Specifications document
for your adapter module
Are
You New to
LabVIEW FPGA
Module?
Yes No
No
Getting Started Guide
for your adapter module
Getting Started Guide
for your FPGA module
Table 1. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
Getting started guide for
your FPGA module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains installation instructions
for your NI FlexRIO system.
Specifications document
for your FPGA module
Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains specifications for your
FPGA module.
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. NI FlexRIO Documentation Locations and Descriptions (Continued)
Document Location Description
NI FlexRIO Help Available from the Start menu
and at ni.com/manuals.
Contains information about the
FPGA module, adapter module,
and CLIP configuration
information.
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 ni.com/ipnet Contains LabVIEW FPGA
functions and intellectual property
to share.
NI FlexRIO product
page
ni.com/flexrio Contains product information and
data sheets for NI FlexRIO
devices.
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module 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 NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support Readme, which is available on the NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module Support software DVD or online at ni.com/updates.
Front Panel and Connector Pinouts
The following figure shows the digital data connector (DDC) pin assignments for the
NI 6581/6581B. Refer to the NI 6581/NI 6581B Specifications for signal information.
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Figure 3. NI 6581/6581B Connector Pin Assignments
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.6
GND
P2.4
GND
P2.2
GND
P2.0
GND
P1.6
GND
P1.4
GND
P1.2
GND
P1.0
GND
P0.6
No Connect
P0.4
GND
P0.2
PFI 2
P0.0
GND
GLOBAL CLOCK 0
GND
RESERVED
RESERVED
GND
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.7
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.5
GND
P2.3
GND
P2.1
GND
P1.7
GND
P1.5
GND
P1.3
GND
P1.1
GND
P0.7
PFI 1
P0.5
GND
P0.3
PFI 3
P0.1
GND
CLOCK OUT
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 RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.6
GND
P2.4
GND
P2.2
GND
P2.0
GND
P1.6
GND
P1.4
GND
P1.2
GND
P1.0
GND
P0.6
No Connect
P0.4
GND
P0.2
PFI 2
P0.0
GND
GLOBAL CLOCK 1
GND
RESERVED
RESERVED
GND
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.7
GND
RESERVED
GND
P2.5
GND
P2.3
GND
P2.1
GND
P1.7
GND
P1.5
GND
P1.3
GND
P1.1
GND
P0.7
PFI 1
P0.5
GND
P0.3
PFI 3
P0.1
GND
CLOCK OUT
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
DDCA DDCB
+VB
+VA
GND
DDCA: PORTS 0-2 DDCB: PORTS 0-2
Caution Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output
signals on the NI 6581/6581B can damage the device and the chassis. NI is not liable
for any damage resulting from such signal connections. For the maximum input and
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output ratings for each signal, refer to the NI 6581/NI 6581B Specifications,
available from ni.com/manuals.
Table 2. NI 6581 DDC Connector Pins
Signal Name Pin(s) Signal Type Signal Description
GLOBAL
CLOCK 0
67 on DDCA Control Input terminal for the external
Sample Clock source, which can
be used for dynamic acquisition.
GLOBAL
CLOCK 1
67 on DDCB
P0.<0..7> 25, 27, 29, 31, 59, 61,
63, 65
Data/Control Bidirectional Port 0 digital I/O
data channels 0 through 7.
P1.<0..7> 17, 19, 21, 23, 51, 53,
55, 57
Data/Control Bidirectional Port 1 digital I/O
data channels 0 through 7.
P0.<0..7> 9, 11, 13, 15, 43, 45,
47, 49
Data/Control Bidirectional Port 2 digital I/O
data channels 0 through 7.
CLOCK OUT 33 Control Output terminal for the exported
Sample Clock.
PFI <1..3> 26, 30, 64 Control/Data Bidirectional digital I/O channels
1 through 3.
GND 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14,
16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 28,
32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42,
44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54,
56, 58, 62, 66
Ground Ground reference for signals.
RESERVED 1, 3, 5, 7, 35, 37, 39,
41
N/A These terminals are reserved for
future use. Do not connect to
these pins.
No Connect 60 N/A Do not connect to this pin.
The following table contains external power connector terminal information for the NI 6581.
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Table 3. NI 6581 Power Connector Terminals
External Power Terminal Name Terminal Description
GND Ground reference for external power
+VA External power terminal for DDCA connector.
+VB External power terminal for DDCB connector.
The following table lists the NI 6581/6581B power supply control signals and the
corresponding NI FlexRIO FPGA module signals.
Table 4. NI 6581/6581B Power Supply Control Signals and NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Signals
NI 6581/6581B Supply Control Signal Name NI FlexRIO FPGA Module GPIO Out
BANK0_SUPPLY_SELECT GPIO_32
BANK1_SUPPLY_SELECT GPIO_32_n
PWR_SUPPLY_SEL_0 GPIO_65
PWR_SUPPLY_SEL_1 GPIO_65_n
Connectivity Options
NI recommends that you use the following cables with the NI 6581/6581B:
• NI SHC68-C68-D4 cable (part number 196275-01)—Shielded cable designed for single-
ended, high-speed digital signal transmission. This cable has individual microcoaxial
50 Ω lines for each signal.
• NI C68-C68-D4 cable (part number 195949-01)—Unshielded, single-ended 50 Ω cable.
• NI SHC68-H1X38 cable (part number 192681-1R5)—Single-ended, 50 Ω cable that
breaks out each single-ended signal into two 0.1 inch header receptacles, one receptacle
each for the signal and ground. It provides an easy way to connect the NI 6581/6581B to
various types of devices and circuits for interfacing, testing, or analysis.
This cable offers connectivity similar to that found on a typical logic analyzer, so you can use
it in logic analyzer-type applications. Unlike a typical logic analyzer, however, this cable also
allows for simultaneous pattern generation and acquisition so that you can use it in stimulus/
response applications as well. The following figure shows the parts locator diagram for the
single-ended digital flying lead cable.
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Figure 4. NI SHC68-H1X38 Cable Parts Locator Diagram
321
1. 68-pin VHDCI Connector
2. Removable Sleeving
3. Lead Pairs
You can use the SHC68-C68-D4 or C68-C68-D4 cable with the following accessories:
• NI CB-2162—Single-ended digital I/O (DIO) accessory that can access the signals on the
68-pin DDC connector, terminate the DIO channels, and provide a platform for circuit
prototyping and DUT testing.
• NI SMB-2163—Breakout box that offers coaxial SMB connectors for each channel on
the DDC connector, providing an easy way to connect to other devices for testing and
debugging.
Note When connecting to the CB-2162 or SMB-2163 accessories, NI 6581/6581B
signals map in the following ways:
• P0.<0..7> map to DIO <0..7>
• P1.<0..7> map to DIO <8..15>
• P2.<0..7> map to DIO <16..23>
• GLOBAL CLOCK <0..1> map to STROBE
For information about connecting I/O signals, refer to the NI FlexRIO Help, available from the
Start menu and at ni.com/manuals.
Power Options
You can power the NI 6581/6581B internally, or externally through a variable power supply.
The following diagram illustrates a power circuitry diagram with an external variable power
supply.
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Figure 5. NI 6581/6581B Power Circuitry Diagram
Internal Selectable
Power Supply
External Power
Connector
VCC_AUXAVCC_AUXB
GND
+VA
+VB
3.3 V
2.5 V
1.8 V
VCC_AUXA
DDCA
VCC_AUXB
DDCB
Internal Power Options
You can use one of the internal power options shown in the following table to power one or
both DDC connectors.
Table 5. Internal Power Supply Voltage Settings
Voltage Setting in LabVIEW
3.3 V 0
2.5 V 1
1.8 V 2
Using External Power
Use the power connector to externally power the NI 6581/6581B. If you do not want to use the
predefined internal voltages, you can select external power in software for one or both DDC
connectors. Complete the following steps to wire a variable power supply to the power
connector with 20–26 AWG wires.
1. Using wire strippers, carefully remove 11 mm (0.43 in.) of insulation from the signal
wires.
2. Wire the voltage output of the power supply to the +VA terminal and/or +VB terminal,
depending which DDC connector(s) you want to power. Press a small flathead
screwdriver on the spring terminal lever to open the terminal, and insert the wire into the
spring terminal opening.
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3. Wire the ground of the power supply to the GND terminal of the power connector.
The NI 6581/6581B external power connector ground connection references an external
power supply to the PXI system. The external power connector does not provide any
means of isolation; therefore, use care when connecting a non-isolated supply to the
external power connector.
Using a grounded power supply as the external power source may cause ground loops
that increase noise on the power rails. NI recommends that you use a floating source that
is ground referenced to the PXI chassis using the ground connection provided by the
external power ground connector on the NI 6581/6581B.
For the maximum external power supply limit, refer to the NI 6581/6581B Specifications,
available from the Start menu and at ni.com/manuals.
Power Supply Control Signals
The following table lists the NI 6581/6581B power supply control signals and the
corresponding NI FlexRIO FPGA module signals.
Table 6. NI 6581/6581B Power Supply Control Signals and NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Signals
NI 6581/6581B Supply Control Signal Name NI FlexRIO FPGA Module GPIO Out
BANK0_SUPPLY_SELECT GPIO_32
BANK1_SUPPLY_SELECT GPIO_32_n
PWR_SUPPLY_SEL_0 GPIO_65
PWR_SUPPLY_SEL_1 GPIO_65_n
Block Diagrams
Figure 6. P0.<0..7>, P1.<0..7>, P2<0..7> Data Port
Data from
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
8
Output Enable
from NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
Data to
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
8
8
DDC
Voltage Reference
Internal/External
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Figure 7. PFI <1..3> Port
PFI from
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
3
PFI Output Enable
from NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
PFI to
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
3
3
DDC
Voltage Reference
Internal/External
Note Digital I/O signals, P0 <0..7>, P1 <0..7>, P2 <0..7>, and PFI <1..3>, appear
on both connectors, DDCA and DDCB.
Figure 8. Clock Input and Output
Global Clock
to NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
Clock from
NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module DDC
Clock Out
DDC Global
Clock In
Voltage Reference
Internal/External
Output Enable
from NI FlexRIO
FPGA Module
Note Refer to Tables 3 and 4 for information about buffer mapping to the NI
FlexRIO FPGA module.
NI 6581/6581B Component-Level Intellectual
Property (CLIP)
The LabVIEW FPGA Module includes component-level intellectual property (CLIP) for HDL
IP integration. NI 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 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 following figure shows the relationship between an FPGA VI and the CLIP.
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Figure 9. CLIP and FPGA VI Relationship
Adapter Module
CLIP Socket
LabVIEW
FPGA VI
User-Defined
CLIP
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
FPGA
External
I/O Connector
Adapter
Module
Socketed
CLIP
User-Defined
CLIP Fixed I/O
DRAM 0
CLIP Socket
Socketed
CLIP
DRAM 1
CLIP Socket
Socketed
CLIP
Fixed I/O Fixed I/O
DRAM 0 DRAM 1
The NI 6581/6581B ships with socketed CLIP items that add module I/O to the LabVIEW
project.
NI 6581 CLIP
This CLIP provides read/write access to all digital I/O (DIO) channels using a single channel-
based interface. Each grouping of eight I/O channels has a write enable signal. In the
LabVIEW FPGA Module, each DIO channel is accessed using a Boolean signal.
Refer to Knowledge Base 6NND5NOA for a list of pin assignments to use when modifying the
socketed CLIP used by an NI 6581/6581B.
Installing the Application Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument
driver. Visit ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion as the Info Code to determine
which minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the
following order:
1. Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for LabVIEW and
system requirements for the LabVIEW software. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes
for additional information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW for
Windows. Documentation for LabVIEW is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting
Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
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2. Install the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Refer to the LabVIEW FPGA Module Release and Upgrade Notes for installation
instructions and information about getting started with the LabVIEW FPGA Module.
Documentation for the LabVIEW FPGA Module is available at ni.com/manuals and by
selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW
Manuals.
3. (Optional) Install the LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
Refer to the LabVIEW Real-Time Module Release and Upgrade Notes for system
requirements, installation instructions, and additional information about using the
LabVIEW Real-Time Module.
4. Install NI FlexRIO.
Refer to the NI FlexRIO Readme on the NI FlexRIO installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions for NI FlexRIO Support. Documentation for
NI FlexRIO Support is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»NI FlexRIO.
Note If you are not using an adapter module, skip step 5.
5. Install NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support.
Refer to the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support Readme on the NI FlexRIO Adapter
Module Support installation media for system requirements and installation instructions.
Documentation for NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support is available at ni.com/manuals
and by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI FlexRIO»NI FlexRIO
Adapter Module Documentation.
Installing the NI FlexRIO Devices
Note You must install the software before installing the hardware.
Unpacking
The NI 6581/6581B modules ship in antistatic packages to prevent electrostatic discharge from
damaging module components. To prevent such damage when handling the modules, ground
yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your computer
chassis, and complete the following steps:
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the
module from the package.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
2. Remove each module from the package and inspect it for loose components or any other
sign of damage.
Notify NI if the modules appear damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into
the chassis.
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Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 6581/6581B in meets the following
specifications.
............................................................................
Operating temperature (IEC
60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2)
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 6581/NI 6581B Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
Installing the NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Note You must install the software before you install the hardware.
1. Power off and unplug the PXI Express chassis. Refer to your chassis manual to install or
configure the chassis.
2. Identify a supported PXI Express slot in the chassis. The figure below shows the symbols
that indicate the slot types in a PXI Express chassis.
Figure 10. Symbols for PXI Express/PXI Express HybridSlots
NI PXIe-1062Q
12 3 4 5
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
Refer to the chassis documentation for specifications.
3. Remove the filler panel of an unused PXI Express slot.
4. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity. Place the PXI
Express module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis, and
slide the module into the chassis until the module is fully inserted, as shown in the figure
below.
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Figure 11. Installing an NI FlexRIO FPGA Module in the PXI Express Chassis
PXI-1000B
1
3
6
2
5
4
1. PXI Express Chassis
2. PXI Express System Controller
3. NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
4. Front-Panel Mounting Screws
5. Module Guides
6. Power Switch
5. Secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel
mounting screws.
6. Plug in and power on the PXI Express chassis.
Confirming that Measurement & Automation Explorer
(MAX) Recognizes the Device
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments
hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how
they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI 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. 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.
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Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Note Skip this step if you are not using an adapter module.
1. Gently insert the guide pins and the high-density card edge of the NI FlexRIO adapter
module into the corresponding connectors of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module, as shown in
the figure below.
Figure 12. Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
PXI-1000B
1
4
3
2
5
1. NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
2. Captive Screw
3. Guide Pin
4. PXI/PXI Express Chassis
5. NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
The connection may be tight, but do not force the adapter module into place.
2. Tighten the captive screws on the NI FlexRIO adapter module to secure it to the
NI FlexRIO FPGA module. NI recommends using the laser-tipped screwdriver (part
number 748677-01) included in the NI 6581/NI 6581B packaging.
3. Launch LabVIEW to begin configuring your NI FlexRIO system.
Note MAX only recognizes FPGA modules that are in the chassis. Your
adapter module will not appear in MAX.
Installing PXI EMC Filler Panels
To ensure specified EMC performance, PXI EMC filler panels must be properly installed in
your NI FlexRIO system. The PXI EMC filler panels (National Instruments part number
778700-01) must be purchased separately.
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1. Remove the captive screw covers.
2. Install the PXI EMC filler panels by securing the captive mounting screws to the chassis,
as shown in the figure below. Make sure that the EMC gasket is on the right side of the
PXI EMC filler panel.
Figure 13. PXI EMC Filler Panels and Chassis
1
1
3
2
1. Captive Screw Covers
2. Captive Mounting Screws
3. EMC Gasket
Note You must populate all slots with a module or a PXI EMC filler panel to
ensure proper module cooling. Do not over tighten screws (2.5 lb · in.
maximum). For additional information about the use of PXI EMC filler panels
in your PXI system, visit ni.com/info and enter emcpanels.
Uninstalling the Hardware
Hot Surface If the module has been in use, it may exceed safe handling
temperatures and cause burns. Allow the module to cool before removing it from the
chassis.
1. Caution Disconnect or disable any external RF, clock, or digital connections
to the NI 6581/6581B front panel. Applying external signals while the device is
powered off may cause damage.
Disconnect any cables from the module front panel connectors.
2. Power off the chassis.
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3. Ground yourself with a grounding strap or touch a grounded metal surface.
4. Unlatch the module by pushing down on the ejector handle.
5. Hold the module by the ejector handle and remove it from the slot.
Store the module in the original antistatic packaging when not in use to avoid damage.
Environment
............................................................................Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient
temperature)
............................................................................Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Operating Environment
............................................................................Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C (Tested in accordance with
IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)
............................................................................Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
Storage Environment
............................................................................Ambient temperature range -20 °C to 70 °C (Tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-1 and IEC-60068-2-2.)
............................................................................Relative humidity range 5% to 95%, noncondensing (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-56.)
Shock and Vibration
............................................................................Operating shock 30 g peak, half-sine, 11 ms pulse (Tested in
accordance with IEC-60068-2-27. Meets
MIL-PRF-28800F Class 2 limits.)
Random vibration
....................................................................Operating 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 grms
....................................................................Nonoperating 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 grms (Tested in accordance
with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test
profile exceeds the requirements of
MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.)
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Compliance and Certifications
Safety
This product is designed to meet the requirements of the following electrical equipment safety
standards for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
• UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
Note For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
• EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
• EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
• AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
• FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
• ICES-001: Class A emissions
Note In the United States (per FCC 47 CFR), Class A equipment is intended for
use in commercial, light-industrial, and heavy-industrial locations. In Europe,
Canada, Australia, and New Zealand (per CISPR 11), Class A equipment is intended
for use only in heavy-industrial locations.
Note Group 1 equipment (per CISPR 11) is any industrial, scientific, or medical
equipment that does not intentionally generate radio frequency energy for the
treatment of material or inspection/analysis purposes.
Note For EMC declarations, certifications, and additional information, refer to the
Online Product Certification section.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives, as follows:
• 2006/95/EC; Low-Voltage Directive (safety)
• 2004/108/EC; Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC)
Online Product Certification
To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit ni.com/certification, search
by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the Certification column.
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