NI FlexRIO FPGA Module
Installation Guide and Specifications
This document explains how to install your NI FlexRIO system, comprised of an NI FlexRIO
FPGA module (NI PXI/PXIe-79xxR) and an NI FlexRIO adapter module. This document also
contains the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module.
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How to Use Your NI FlexRIO Documentation Set.................................................................. 1
❑At least one cable for connecting signals to the NI FlexRIO device. Refer to your adapter
module documentation for a list of applicable cables and accessories for your NI FlexRIO
system.
Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver
Before installing your hardware, you must install the application software and instrument driver.
ni.com/info and enter rdsoftwareversion as the Info Code to determine which
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minimum software versions you need for your device. Install the software in the following order:
1.LabVIEW—Refer to the LabVIEW Release Notes for installation instructions for
LabVIEW and system requirements for the LabVIEW software. 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 by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2.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 by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
3.(Optional) 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.NI-RIO—Refer to the NI-RIO Readme on the NI-RIO installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions for the NI-RIO driver.
Documentation for the NI-RIO driver software is available by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI-RIO.
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NoteIf you are not using an adapter module, skip step 5.
5.NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support—Refer to the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
Support Readme on the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module Support installation media for system
requirements and installation instructions.
The LabVIEW documents are available from
LabVIEW Manuals directory that contains these documents by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
ni.com/manuals. You can also view the
Step 2. Install the NI FlexRIO devices
This section describes how to unpack and install the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the
NI FlexRIO adapter module.
NoteYou must install the software before installing the hardware. For software
installation information, refer to Step 1. Install the Application Software and Driver.
Unpacking
The NI FlexRIO FPGA module and the NI FlexRIO adapter module are shipped in antistatic
packages to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging device components. To prevent such
damage when handling the device, take the following precautions:
•Ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as your
computer chassis.
•Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis before removing the
device from the package.
CautionNever touch the exposed pins of connectors.
Remove the device from the package and inspect the devices for loose components or any other
sign of damage. Notify NI if the device appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged
device into the chassis.
Store the NI FlexRIO FPGA module and NI FlexRIO adapter module in the antistatic envelopes
when not in use.
4PXI Express System Timing Slot
5PXI Express Peripheral Slot
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Figure 4. Symbols for PXI Express/PXI Express Hybrid/PXI Slots
If you are using a PXI Express chassis, you can place PXI devices in the PXI slots. If a PXI
device is hybrid slot compatible, you can use the PXI Express Hybrid slots. PXI Express
devices can be placed only in PXI Express slots and PXI Express Hybrid slots. Refer to the
chassis documentation for details.
3.Remove the filler panel of an unused PXI/PXI Express slot.
4.Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity.
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Place the PXI/PXI Express module edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of
PXI-1000B
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the chassis, and slide the module into the chassis until the module is fully inserted, as shown
in Figure 5.
Complete the following steps to connect the NI FlexRIO adapter module to the NI FlexRIO
FPGA module.
NoteSkip this step if you are not using an adapter module.
1.Gently insert the guide pins and the high-density card edge of the NI FlexRIO adapter
module into the corresponding connectors of the NI FlexRIO FPGA module, as shown in
Figure 7. The connection may be tight, but do not force the adapter module into place.
Figure 7. Installing the NI FlexRIO Adapter Module
2.Tighten the captive screws on the NI FlexRIO adapter module to secure it to the NI FlexRIO
FPGA module.
3.Launch LabVIEW to begin configuring your NI FlexRIO system.
NoteMAX only recognizes which FPGA modules are in the chassis. Your adapter
module will not appear in MAX.
NI FlexRIO FPGA Module Signals
Figure 8 shows the available signals on the NI FlexRIO FPGA module. With the exception of
the two footnotes in the following image, the PXI and PXI Express FPGA modules have the
same pinouts. Refer to your adapter module specifications for your adapter module pinout.
This section lists the specifications for your NI FlexRIO FPGA module. Refer to your adapter
module documentation for the adapter module specifications. NI FlexRIO FPGA modules
include the following devices:
•NI PXI-7951R
•NI PXI-7952R
•NI PXI-7953R
•NI PXI-7954R
•NI PXIe-7961R
•NI PXIe-7962R
•NI PXIe-7965R
•NI PXIe-7966R
NoteTypical values are representative of an average unit operating at room
temperature. These specifications are typical at 25 °C unless otherwise noted.
Reconfigurable FPGA
DSP48 Slices
LUTs/
DeviceFPGA
NI PXI-7951RVirtex-5 LX3019,200321,152
NI PXI-7952RVirtex-5 LX5028,800481,728
NI PXI-7953RVirtex-5 LX8551,840483,456
NI PXI-7954RVirtex-5 LX11069,120644,608
NI PXIe-7961RVirtex-5 SX50T32,6402884,752
NI PXIe-7962RVirtex-5 SX50T32,6402884,752
NI PXIe-7965R/7966R*Virtex-5 SX95T58,8806408,784
* These two devices have different speed grade FPGAs: –1 for the NI PXIe-7965R and –2 for the
NI PXIe-7966R. For more information about Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA speed grades, refer to the Virtex-5 FPGA Data Sheet: DC and Switching Characteristics available at
This product meets the requirements of the following standards of safety for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
•IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1
•UL 61010-1, CSA 61010-1
NoteFor UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label or the Online
Product Certification section.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This product meets the requirements of the following EMC standards for electrical equipment
for measurement, control, and laboratory use:
•EN 61326-1 (IEC 61326-1): Class A emissions; Basic immunity
•EN 55011 (CISPR 11): Group 1, Class A emissions
•AS/NZS CISPR 11: Group 1, Class A emissions
•FCC 47 CFR Part 15B: Class A emissions
•ICES-001: Class A emissions
NoteFor the standards applied to assess the EMC of this product, refer to the Online
Product Certification section.
NoteEMC compliance evaluated with a wrapback adapter module and general
purpose I/O (GPIO) signals configured to LVTTL I/O standard, slew rate set to slow,
and drive strength set to 6 mA. EMC compliance of other I/O standards, faster slew
rates, and greater drive strength is not guaranteed.
CE Compliance
This product meets the essential requirements of applicable European Directives as follows:
Refer to the product Declaration of Conformity (DoC) for additional regulatory compliance
information. To obtain product certifications and the DoC for this product, visit
certification
Certification column.
, search by model number or product line, and click the appropriate link in the
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