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GETTING STARTED GUIDE
NI PXIe-6591R
High-Speed Serial Module
This document explains how to install your NI PXIe-6591R (NI 6591R) high-speed serial
module.
The NI 6591R provides access to FPGA multi-gigabit transceivers (MGTs) via Component
Level IP (CLIP) for use in the following applications:
• Functional test for semiconductor production
• Protocol functional test
• Device interfacing
• High performance embedded systems
For more information about features and programming, refer to the NI High-Speed Serial
Instruments User Manual. For device specifications, refer to the specifications document for
your device. To access these documents, select Start»All Programs»National Instruments»
High Speed Serial Instruments»High Speed Serial Instruments Documentation.
For the most current versions of documentation, visit ni.com/manuals. For the latest version of
the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments driver, visit
ni.com/downloads.
Caution The protection provided by this product may be impaired if it is used in a
manner not described in this document.
Contents
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines...............................................................................2
How to Use Your Documentation Set....................................................................................... 2
Device Front Panels.................................................................................................................. 3
Verifying the System Requirements..........................................................................................4
NI 6591R Kit Contents............................................................................................................. 5
Preparing the Environment....................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking the Kit..................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Software.............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the NI 6591R Module............................................................................................... 6
Configuring the NI 6591R in MAX..........................................................................................7
Accessing Sample Projects....................................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 8
What Should I Do if the NI 6591R Doesn't Appear in MAX?......................................... 8
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Where to Go Next..................................................................................................................... 8
Worldwide Support and Services.............................................................................................. 9
Electromagnetic Compatibility Guidelines
This product was tested and complies with the regulatory requirements and limits for
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) stated in the product specifications. These requirements
and limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is
operated in the intended operational electromagnetic environment.
This product is intended for use in industrial locations. However, harmful interference may
occur in some installations, when the product is connected to a peripheral device or test object,
or if the product is used in residential or commercial areas. To minimize interference with
radio and television reception and prevent unacceptable performance degradation, install and
use this product in strict accordance with the instructions in the product documentation.
Furthermore, any changes or modifications to the product not expressly approved by National
Instruments could void your authority to operate it under your local regulatory rules.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, operate this product only with
shielded cables and accessories.
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, the length of all I/O cables
must be no longer than 3 m (10 ft).
Caution To ensure the specified EMC performance, you must install PXI EMC
Filler Panels, National Instruments part number 778700-01, in all open chassis slots.
A kit of six single slot EMC Filler Panels can be ordered directly from NI by visiting
ni.com/info and entering partnumber.
How to Use Your Documentation Set
Refer to the following table to learn how to use your documentation set.
Table 1. NI 6591R Document Locations and Descriptions
Document Location Description
NI PXIe-6591R Getting
Started Guide (this
document)
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains installation instructions for
your NI 6591R device and driver
software.
NI High Speed Serial
Instruments User Manual
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains information about
developing applications for the
NI 6591R and NI 6592R.
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Table 1. NI 6591R Document Locations and Descriptions (Continued)
Document Location Description
NI High Speed Serial
Instruments Help
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains hardware and
programming support for
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments and the NI 6591 and
NI 6592 modules.
NI PXIe-6591R
Specifications
Available from the Start
menu and at ni.com/
manuals.
Contains specifications for your
NI 6591R module.
Device Front Panels
The following figure shows the available signals on the NI 6591R.
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Figure 1. NI 6591R Front Panel and Connector Pinouts
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
GND
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
GND
Rx+ 1
Rx– 1
GND
Rx+ 3
Rx– 3
GND
SCL
SDA
GND
Tx+ 1
Tx– 1
GND
Tx+ 3
Tx– 3
GND
Optical 3.3 V
GPIO
GND
Rx+ 0
Rx– 0
GND
Rx+ 2
Rx– 2
GND
Optical 3.3 V
EEPROM 3.3 V
GND
Tx+ 0
Tx– 0
GND
Tx+ 2
Tx– 2
GND
x2 (1 per Port)
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
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B9
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C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
D1
D2
D3
D4
D5
D6
D7
D8
D9
NI PXIe-6591R
ACCESS
CLK IN/
OUT
DIGITAL DATA & CONTROL
PORT
0
PORT
1
ACTIVE
12.5 Gbps Serial Digital
GND
GND
DIO 1
DIO 3
GND
DIO 5
RESERVED
RESERVED
RESERVED
DIO 7
GND
DIO 9
GND
DIO 11
GND
DIO 13
GND
DIO 15
GND
DIO 17
GND
DIO 19
RESERVED
GND
DIO 0
RESERVED
DIO 2
GND
DIO 4
GND
DIO 6
GND
DIO 8
GND
DIO 10
GND
DIO 12
RESERVED
DIO 14
GND
DIO 16
GND
DIO 18
GND
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Verifying the System Requirements
To use the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments
instrument driver, your system must meet certain requirements.
Refer to the product readme, which is available on the driver software media or online at
ni.com/manuals, for more information about minimum system requirements,
recommended system, and supported application development environments (ADEs).
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NI 6591R Kit Contents
The following items are included in the device kit:
• The NI 6591R
• The NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments driver
software media
• Other included items:
– Read Me First: Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility
– Maintain Forced-Air Cooling Note to Users
Preparing the Environment
Ensure that the environment you are using the NI 6591R in meets the following specifications.
Operating ambient temperature
(IEC-60068-2-1, IEC-60068-2-2)
0 °C to 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (IEC-60068-2-56) 10% to 90%, noncondensing
Maximum altitude 2,000 m (800 mbar)
(at 25 °C ambient temperature)
Pollution degree 2
Indoor use only.
Caution Clean the hardware with a soft, nonmetallic brush. Make sure that the
hardware is completely dry and free from contaminants before returning it to
service.
Note Refer to the NI PXIe-6591R Specifications at ni.com/manuals for complete
specifications.
Unpacking the Kit
Caution To prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging the device,
ground yourself using a grounding strap or by holding a grounded object, such as
your computer chassis.
1. Touch the antistatic package to a metal part of the computer chassis.
2. Remove the device from the package and inspect the device for loose components or any
other sign of damage.
Caution Never touch the exposed pins of connectors.
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Note Do not install a device if it appears damaged in any way.
3. Unpack any other items and documentation from the kit.
Store the device in the antistatic package when the device is not in use.
Installing the Software
You must install the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments driver software before installing the NI 6591R.
1. Install LabVIEW. Refer to the LabVIEW Installation Guide for installation instructions
and system requirements. Refer to the LabVIEW Upgrade Notes for additional
information about upgrading to the most recent version of LabVIEW.
Documentation for LabVIEW is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start»All
Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»LabVIEW Manuals.
2. Install the 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 is available at ni.com/
manuals and by selecting Start»All Programs»National Instruments»LabVIEW»
LabVIEW Manuals.
3. Install the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments
Help driver. Refer to the NI High Speed Serial Instruments Readme on the NI LabVIEW
Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments installation media for
system requirements and installation instructions for the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments driver.
Documentation for the NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial
Instruments driver is available at ni.com/manuals and by selecting Start»All Programs»
National Instruments»High Speed Serial Instruments»High Speed Serial
Instruments Documentation.
Installing the NI 6591R Module
Note You must install the software before you install the hardware.
1. Power off and unplug the chassis. Refer to your chassis manual to install or configure the
chassis.
2. Identify a supported module slot in the chassis. The figure below shows the symbols that
indicate the slot types in the chassis.
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Figure 2. Symbols for Module Slots
NI PXIe-1062Q
123
4
5
1. PXI Express System Controller Slot
2. PXI Peripheral Slot
3. PXI Express Hybrid Peripheral Slot
4. PXI Express System Timing Slot
5. PXI Express Peripheral Slot
PXI Express devices can be placed only in PXI Express slots and PXIe Express Hybrid
slots. Refer to the chassis documentation for details.
3. Remove the filler panel of an unused module slot.
4. Touch any metal part of the chassis to discharge any static electricity. Place the module
edges into the module guides at the top and bottom of the chassis, and slide the module
into the chassis until the module is fully inserted.
5. Secure the device front panel to the chassis front panel mounting rail using the front panel
mounting screws.
6. Plug in and power on the chassis.
Configuring the NI 6591R in MAX
Use Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX) to configure your National Instruments
hardware. MAX informs other programs about which devices reside in the system and how
they are configured. MAX is automatically installed with NI LabVIEW Instrument Design
Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments.
1. Launch MAX by navigating to Start»All Programs»National Instruments»NI MAX or
by clicking the NI MAX desktop icon.
2. In the Configuration pane, double-click Devices and Interfaces to see the list of installed
devices. Installed devices appear under the name of their associated chassis.
3. Expand your Chassis tree item. MAX lists all devices installed in the chassis. Your
default device names may vary.
Note If you do not see your device listed, press <F5> to refresh the list of
installed devices. If the device is still not listed, power off the system, ensure
the device is correctly installed, and restart.
4. Record the device identifier MAX assigns to the hardware. Use this identifier when
programming the NI 6591R.
5. Close MAX.
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Accessing Sample Projects
NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed Serial Instruments includes sample
projects to help you get started designing for the NI 6591R.
1. Open LabVIEW and select Create Project.
2. In the Create Project dialog box, select High-Speed Serial and select a sample project
for your device.
3. Click Next.
4. Configure the Project Name, Project Root, and File Name Prefix (Optional) fields.
5. Click Finish.
Troubleshooting
What Should I Do if the NI 6591R Doesn't Appear in
MAX?
1. In the MAX configuration tree, click Devices and Interfaces.
2. Expand the Chassis tree to see the list of installed devices, and press <F5> to refresh the
list.
3. If the module is still not listed, power off the system, ensure that all hardware is correctly
installed, and restart the system.
4. Navigate to the Device Manager.
Operating System
Description
Windows 8.x/8 Right-click the Start screen, and select All apps»Control Panel»
Hardware and Sound»Device Manager.
Windows 7 Select Start»Control Panel»System»Hardware»Device Manager.
5. If you are using a PXI controller, verify that a National Instruments entry appears in the
system device list. Reinstall NI LabVIEW Instrument Design Libraries for High Speed
Serial Instruments and the device if error conditions appear in the list. If you are using an
MXI controller, right-click PCI-to-PCI Bridge, and select Properties from the shortcut
menu to verify that the bridge is enabled.
Where to Go Next
Refer to the following figure for information about other product tasks and associated
resources for those tasks.
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custom applications within
an application programming
interface (API).
about hardware features
or review device specifications.
more about your products through ni.com.
the application development
environment (ADE)
for your application.
*This item is also installed with the driver software.
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