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.
Furthermore, any modifications to the product not expressly approved by National Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
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...
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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...
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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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) ................
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...
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.
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...
。(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...
*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.
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