National Instruments PXIe-6591R Getting Started Manual - page 6
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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