National Instruments PXI-6683 Series - Page 6

Contents
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Using the PXI Star Triggers (NI PXI-6683 only)..................................................... 3-15
Choosing the Type of Routing..................................................................................3-16
Asynchronous Routing .....................................................................................3-16
Synchronous Routing........................................................................................ 3-17
Chapter 4
Synchronization
GPS ...................................................................................................................................4-1
IRIG-B ..............................................................................................................................4-1
IEEE 1588......................................................................................................................... 4-2
PPS....................................................................................................................................4-3
Synchronization Best Practices......................................................................................... 4-3
Operating Environment............................................................................................. 4-3
Timing System Performance ............................................................................ 4-3
IEEE 1588 Synchronization Best Practices ..............................................................4-4
Network Topology............................................................................................ 4-4
GPS Synchronization Best Practices ........................................................................ 4-4
Antenna Installation.......................................................................................... 4-4
Maximum Cable Length ...................................................................................4-5
Chapter 5
Calibration
Factory Calibration ........................................................................................................... 5-1
Additional Information ..................................................................................................... 5-1
Appendix A
Specifications
Appendix B
IRIG Protocol Overview
Appendix C
NI Services
Glossary
Index