NI PXIe-6593 User manual

PXIe-6593
Getting Started
2022-07-06

Contents
Getting Started Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Verifying the System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PXIe-6593 Kit Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the Soware and Driver Using NI Package Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installing the PXIe-6593. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PXIe-6593 Front Panel and Pinouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring the PXIe-6593 in MAX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
FlexRIO Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Accessing FlexRIO Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Block Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Component-Level Intellectual Property (CLIP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6593 Does Not Appear in MAX?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6593 Fails the Self-Test?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
NI Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Getting Started Guide
This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-6593. You
can program the PXIe-6593 with the following soware options.
■ FlexRIO driver soware
■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-6593.
FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Document/Resource Location Description
PXIe-6593 Getting
Started Guide (this
document)
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains installation instructions and
basic programming instructions for your
PXIe-6593.
PXIe-6593 Specifications Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains specifications for your
PXIe-6593.
PXIe-6593 Safety,
Environmental, and
Regulatory Information
Available at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains important safety,
environmental, and regulatory
information for your PXIe-6593.
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 »
Contains examples of how to run FPGA
VIs and Host VIs on your FlexRIO devices.
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Document/Resource Location Description
Hardware Input and
Output » FlexRIO.
FlexRIO product page Located at ni.com/flexrio. Contains product information and data
sheets for FlexRIO hardware.
Table 1. FlexRIO Documentation and Resources
Verifying the System Requirements
To use the PXIe-6593, 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.
Unpacking the Kit
Notice To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the
device, 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 device from the package and inspect the device for loose
components or any other sign of damage.
Notice 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 device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
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PXIe-6593 Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
■PXIe-6593
■Documentation:
■PXIe-6593 Getting Started Guide (this document)
■PXIe-6593 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information
Preparing the Environment
Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-6593 meets the following
specifications.
Operating environment
Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C[1]
Relative humidity range 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar) (at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution Degree 2
Indoor use only.
Note For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for
your device at ni.com/manuals.
1 The PXIe-6593 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.
Installing the Soware and Driver Using NI Package Manager
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application soware and
instrument driver. Install the soware in the following order:
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1. Install LabVIEW.
Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW soware. 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.
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.
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 FlexRIO.
Refer to the FlexRIO Readme for system requirements and installation
instructions for FlexRIO. Documentation for FlexRIO is available at ni.com/
manuals.
Installing the PXIe-6593
Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-6593 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 o 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.
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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
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
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.
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 either filler panels (standard or EMC) or slot
blockers with filler panels, depending on your application.
Note For more information about installing slot blockers and filler
panels, go to ni.com/r/pxiblocker.
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12. Power on the chassis.
PXIe-6593 Front Panel and Pinouts
Figure 1. PXIe-6593 Front Panel
PXIe-6593
FlexRIO Serial Digital
DIO
16.3 Gbps
REF/
CLK
IN
CLK
OUT
4 Vpp
MAX
PORT 0 PORT 1
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
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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
Signal Type Direction
MGT Tx± <0..3> Xilinx UltraScale GTH Output
MGT Rx± <0..3> Xilinx UltraScale GTH Input
DIO <0..7> Single-ended Bidirectional
5.0 V DC Output
GND Ground —
Table 2. Available Pins on the DIO connector.
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Figure 4. QSFP+ Connector Pinout
GND
Rx2n
Rx2p
GND
Rx4n
Rx4p
ModPrsL
GND
IntL
Vcc Tx
GND
Rx1n
Rx1p
GND
Rx3n
Rx3p
SDA
GND
SCL
Vcc Rx
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
Vcc1
LPMode
GND
Tx3p
Tx3n
GND
Tx1p
Tx1n
GND
ResetL
ModSelL
GND
Tx4p
Rx4n
GND
Tx2p
Tx2n
GND
Pin Symbol Name/Description
1 GND Ground
2 Tx2n Transmitter Inverted Data Input
3 Tx2p Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input
4 GND Ground
5 Tx4n Transmitter Inverted Data Input
6 Tx4p Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input
7 GND Ground
8 ModSelL Module Select
9 ResetL Module Reset
10 Vcc Rx +3.3V Power Supply Receiver
11 SCL 2-Wire Serial Interface Clock
12 SDA 2-Wire Serial Interface Data
13 GND Ground
14 Rx3p Receiver Non-Inverted Data Output
15 Rx3n Receiver Inverted Data Output
16 GND Ground
17 Rx1p Receiver Non-Inverted Data Output
18 Rx1n Receiver Inverted Data Output
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
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Pin Symbol Name/Description
21 Rx2n Receiver Inverted Data Output
22 Rx2p Receiver Non-Inverted Data Output
23 GND Ground
24 Rx4n Receiver Inverted Data Output
25 Rx4p Receiver Non-Inverted Data Output
26 GND Ground
27 ModPrsL Module Present
28 IntL Interrupt
29 Vcc Tx +3.3V Power Supply Transmitter
30 Vcc1 +3.3V Power Supply
31 LPMode Low Power Mode
32 GND Ground
33 Tx3p Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input
34 Tx3n Transmitter Inverted Data Input
35 GND Ground
36 Tx1p Transmitter Non-Inverted Data Input
37 Tx1n Transmitter Inverted Data Input
38 GND Ground
Table 3. Available Pins on the QSFP+ Connectors
Configuring the PXIe-6593 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.
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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 o 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-6593.
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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Block Diagrams
Figure 1. 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 1. PXIe-6593 Block Diagram
MgtPortRx(7:4), MgtPortTx(7:4)
MgtRefClk(1)
(User Clock 2)
MgtRefClk(0)
(User Clock 1)
Control and Status
User Clock 0
MgtRefClk(2) (User Clock 3)
Clocking
MgtPortRx(3:0), MgtPortTx(3:0)
PORT 1
Mezzanine
Connector
CLK OUT
CLK IN
to Bank 227
to Bank 226
to
Configuration
GPIO
PORT 0
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-6593 ships with socketed CLIP items that add module I/O to the LabVIEW
project.
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Troubleshooting
If an issue persists aer you complete a troubleshooting procedure, search our
KnowledgeBase for additional information our technical support engineers create
as they answer common user questions and resolve unexpected issues.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6593 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 o the system, ensure that all hardware
is correctly installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager by right-clicking the Start button, and
selecting Device Manager.
5. Verify the PXIe-6593 appears in the Device Manager.
1. Under an NI entry, confirm that a PXIe-6593 entry appears.
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.
2. If error conditions appear, reinstall the FlexRIO driver.
What Should I Do if the PXIe-6593 Fails the Self-Test?
1. Restart the system.
2. Launch MAX, and perform the self-test again.
3. Power o the chassis.
4. Reinstall the failed module in a dierent slot.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Perform the self-test again.
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