National Instruments NI 6581 Getting Started Manual

Flexrio high-speed digital i/o adapter module

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines

    Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
  • Page 4: How To Use Your Ni Flexrio Documentation Set

    LabVIEW FPGA Module Embedded in LabVIEW Help Contains information about the Help and at ni.com/manuals. basic functionality of the LabVIEW FPGA Module. NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 3...
  • Page 5: Verifying The System Requirements

    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. 4 | ni.com | NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 6 Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output Caution 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...
  • Page 7 These terminals are reserved for future use. Do not connect to these pins. No Connect Do not connect to this pin. The following table contains external power connector terminal information for the NI 6581. 6 | ni.com | NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 8: Connectivity Options

    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.
  • Page 9: Power Options

    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.
  • Page 10: Internal Power Options

    1.8 V 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.
  • Page 11: Power Supply Control Signals

    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.
  • Page 12: Ni 6581/6581B Component-Level Intellectual Property (Clip)

    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. NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 11...
  • Page 13: Ni 6581 Clip

    CLIP CLIP 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.
  • Page 14: Installing The Ni Flexrio Devices

    Note 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...
  • Page 15: Preparing The Environment

    Preparing the Environment Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 6581/6581B in meets the following specifications................Operating temperature (IEC 0 °C to 55 °C 60068-2-1, IEC60068-2-2) ................Operating humidity 10% to 90% RH, noncondensing (IEC 60068-2-56) ................
  • Page 16: Confirming That Measurement & Automation Explorer (Max) Recognizes The Device

    If you do not see your hardware listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of Note installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure the device is correctly installed, and restart. NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 15...
  • Page 17: Installing The Ni Flexrio Adapter Module

    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. 16 | ni.com | NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 18: Uninstalling The Hardware

    Disconnect or disable any external RF, clock, or digital connections Caution 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. Power off the chassis.
  • Page 19: Environment

    5 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.3 g ..............Nonoperating 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 2.4 g (Tested in accordance with IEC-60068-2-64. Nonoperating test profile exceeds the requirements of MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 3.) 18 | ni.com | NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 20: Compliance And Certifications

    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. NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide | © National Instruments | 19...
  • Page 21: Environmental Management

    。(For information about China RoHS ni.com/environment/rohs_china compliance, go to ni.com/environment/rohs_china Where to Go Next Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated resources for those tasks. 20 | ni.com | NI 6581/6581B Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 22: Worldwide Support And Services

    *This item is also installed with the driver software. Worldwide Support and Services The National Instruments website is your complete resource for technical support. At ni.com/ support, you have access to everything from troubleshooting and application development self-help resources to email and phone assistance from NI Application Engineers.
  • Page 23 National Instruments trademarks. Other product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products/technology, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt ni.com/patents file on your media, or the National Instruments Patent Notice at .

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