PXIe-6593 Getting Started 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 software options. FlexRIO driver software ■ NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design ■...
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.
For complete specifications, refer to the specifications document for your device at ni.com/manuals. 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...
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.
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PXIe-6593 Getting Started 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 1.
PXIe-6593 Getting Started 12. Power on the chassis. PXIe-6593 Front Panel and Pinouts Figure 1. PXIe-6593 Front Panel PXIe-6593 FlexRIO Serial Digital 16.3 Gbps 4 Vpp REF/ Connector Description Function Molex Nano-Pitch DIO Multi-signal DIO connector that provides access to...
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PXIe-6593 Getting Started Figure 3. Digital I/O Connector Pinout Reserved MGT Rx+ 0 MGT Tx+ 0 MGT Rx– 0 MGT Tx– 0 MGT Rx+ 1 MGT Tx+ 1 MGT Rx– 1 MGT Tx– 1 DIO 4 DIO 6 DIO 5...
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. 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.
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. ni.com...
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.
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