PXIe-6594 Getting Started Getting Started Guide This document explains how to install, configure, test, and use the PXIe-6594. You can program the PXIe-6594 with the following software options. FlexRIO driver software ■ NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for FlexRIO (instrument design ■...
FlexRIO hardware. Verifying the System Requirements To use the PXIe-6594, 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.
PXIe-6594 Getting Started Guide (this document) ■ PXIe-6594 Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information ■ Preparing the Environment Ensure the environment in which you are using the PXIe-6594 meets the following specifications. Operating environment Ambient temperature range 0 °C to 55 °C...
4. Install FlexRIO. Installing the PXIe-6594 Notice To prevent damage to the PXIe-6594 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-6594 Getting Started PXIe-6594 modules can be placed in PXI Express peripheral slots, PXI Express hybrid peripheral slots, or PXI Express system timing slots. 6. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity. 7. Ensure that the ejector handle is in the downward (unlatched) position.
12. Power on the chassis. PXIe-6594 Front Panel and Pinout PXIe-6594 FlexRIO Serial Digital 28.2 Gbps 4 Vpp REF/ The following table describes the signal connections for the PXIe-6594. Connector Description Function Molex Nano-Pitch DIO Multi-signal DIO connector that connector...
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PXIe-6594 Getting Started Connector Description Function PORT 0 QSFP, SFF-8436 compliant High-speed serial interfacing ports PORT 1 CLK OUT Standard SMA female Output for exported clock connector REF/CLK IN Standard SMA female Input for an external Reference connector Clock Figure 3. Digital I/O Connector Pinout...
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PXIe-6594 Getting Started Figure 4. QSFP+ Connector Pinout Rx2n Rx1n Rx2p Rx1p Rx4n Rx3n Rx4p Rx3p ModPrsL IntL Vcc Tx Vcc Rx Vcc1 ResetL LPMode ModSelL Tx3p Tx4p Tx3n Rx4n Tx1p Tx2p Tx1n Tx2n The following table lists the available pins on the QSFP+ connectors.
Configuring the PXIe-6594 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.
PXIe-6594 Getting Started 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.
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-6594 ships with socketed CLIP items that add module I/O to the LabVIEW project. Troubleshooting...
PXIe-6594 Getting Started What Should I Do if the PXIe-6594 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>...
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