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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 NI PCI-1588 User Manual NI PCI-1588 User Manual October 2005 371670A-01 Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 3 For further support information, refer to the Technical Support and Professional Services appendix. To comment on National Instruments documentation, refer to the National Instruments Web site at ni.com/info and enter the info code feedback. © 2005 National Instruments Corporation. All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 Warranty The NI PCI-1588 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of shipment, as evidenced by receipts or other documentation. National Instruments will, at its option, repair or replace equipment that proves to be defective during the warranty period.
  • Page 5 These classes are known as Class A (for use in industrial-commercial locations only) or Class B (for use in residential or commercial locations). All National Instruments (NI) products are FCC Class A products. Depending on where it is operated, this Class A product could be subject to restrictions in the FCC rules. (In Canada, the Department of Communications (DOC), of Industry Canada, regulates wireless interference in much the same way.) Digital...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring Installing the Software ....................2-1 Installing the Hardware....................2-1 Configuring the Module....................2-2 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-1588 Front Panel ....................3-3 Speed LED.......................3-4 Link LED......................3-4 Connectors.......................3-4 Hardware Features ......................3-5 Synchronization Best Practices..................3-5 Network Topology...................3-6 Operating Environment ...................3-6 Timing System Performance.............3-7...
  • Page 7 Contents Appendix A Specifications Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services Glossary Index NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Timing and Synchronization Module. The NI PCI-1588 enables you to use IEEE 1588 to perform synchronized events over Ethernet. The NI PCI-1588 can generate events and clock signals at specified 1588 future times and timestamp input events with the 1588 system time. This provides a method for performing synchronous activity and analysis over low-cost Ethernet cabling.

  • Page 9: National Instruments Documentation

    Related Documentation The following document contains information that you might find helpful as you read this manual: • NI-Sync User Manual, available on the NI-Sync CD and at ni.com/manuals NI PCI-1588 User Manual viii ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    1588 system time. This provides a method for performing synchronous activity and analysis over low-cost Ethernet cabling. What You Need to Get Started To set up and use the NI PCI-1588, you need the following items: ❑ NI PCI-1588 Timing and Triggering Module ❑...

  • Page 11: Software Programming Choices

    Notify NI if the module appears damaged in any way. Do not install a damaged module into the computer. Store the NI PCI-1588 in the antistatic envelope when not in use. Software Programming Choices...
  • Page 12 MAINS is defined as a hazardous live electrical supply system that powers equipment. Suitably rated measuring circuits may be connected to the MAINS for measuring purposes. © National Instruments Corporation NI PCI-1588 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 13 Installation Category IV is for measurements performed at the primary electrical supply installation (<1,000 V). Examples include electricity meters and measurements on primary overcurrent protection devices and on ripple control units. NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...

  • Page 14: Installing And Configuring

    Ethernet communication. The drivers for this adaptor are prepackaged with the OS. Note Be sure to install the NI-Sync driver software before installing the NI PCI-1588 hardware. Installing the Hardware The following are general installation instructions. Consult your computer user manual or technical reference manual for specific instructions and warnings about installing new PCI boards.

  • Page 15: Configuring The Module

    The NI PCI-1588 is completely software configurable. The system software automatically allocates all module resources. To configure the NI PCI-1588 Ethernet network settings, find the AMD PCNET Family PCI Ethernet Adaptor in your list of network adaptors and adjust the network settings as needed.

  • Page 16: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview This chapter presents an overview of the hardware functions of the NI PCI-1588, shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Isometric View of the NI PCI-1588 © National Instruments Corporation NI PCI-1588 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 17 Chapter 3 Hardware Overview Figure 3-2 provides a functional overview of the NI PCI-1588 hardware. AMD PCNET Family IEEE-1588 Synchronization Unit TXCO PCI Ethernet Adaptor Future Time Event and Input Timestamping Detector Clock Generator I/O Configuration Unit RTSI Figure 3-2. Functional Overview of the NI PCI-1588 NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 18: Ni Pci-1588 Front Panel

    Chapter 3 Hardware Overview NI PCI-1588 Front Panel Figure 3-3 shows the connectors and LEDs on the NI PCI-1588 front panel. NI PCI-1588 1 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 3 Link LED 2 Speed LED 4 PFI <0..2> Connectors Figure 3-3. NI PCI-1588 Front Panel ©...

  • Page 19: Speed Led

    Connections that exceed any of the maximum ratings of input or output signals Caution on the NI PCI-1588 can damage the module and the computer. NI is not liable for any damage resulting from such signal connections. NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com...

  • Page 20: Hardware Features

    RTSI <0..7> In/Out The RTSI trigger bus consists of eight digital lines shared among a variety of NI PCI products. The RTSI terminals on the NI PCI-1588 can function as timestamped inputs or future time events or clock signal outputs.

  • Page 21: Network Topology

    • Install the NI PCI-1588 in your PC as far as possible from other boards and in a slot with the least direct airflow, while taking care not to alter the cooling properties of your PC. In addition, be sure the computer case is properly installed.

  • Page 22: Timing System Performance

    Hardware Overview Timing System Performance The NI PCI-1588 can generate or input a 1 Hz pulse per second signal on any PFI or RTSI terminal. You can set up this signal to transition on the seconds boundary of the 1588 system time. You can then use this signal to analyze system performance by connecting two or more pulse per second signals to an oscilloscope and measuring the latency between them.

  • Page 23: Using Front Panel Pfi Lines As Inputs

    The front panel PFI terminals can be configured by software to accept input signals. Refer to the NI-Sync User Manual for information on how to set up the PFI terminals to accept input signals. You can use these terminals to timestamp triggers with the 1588 system time.
  • Page 24 Output impedance ........50 Ω, nominal Output coupling........DC Both upper and lower limits must be multiples of the nominal update period of the 1588 system time. Refer to the NI-Sync User Manual for details. Stresses beyond those listed can cause permanent damage to the device. Exposure to absolute maximum rated conditions for extended periods of time can affect device reliability.
  • Page 25 Functional operation of the device outside the conditions indicated in the operational parts of the specifications is not implied. Includes temperature stability of TCXO and supporting circuitry. NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 26 Via switch deviation All measurements were taken in ambient room temperature conditions between two NI PCI-1588 boards inside closed PCs. Synchronization was performed for 15 minutes before testing began. Sync interval of 1 second was used for all tests, and all Ethernet connections were 100 Mbps.
  • Page 27 For UL and other safety certifications, refer to the product label, or visit Note , search by model number or product line, and click the ni.com/certification appropriate link in the Certification column. NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 28 To obtain the DoC for this product, visit , search by model number or product line, and click the ni.com/certification appropriate link in the Certification column. © National Instruments Corporation NI PCI-1588 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 29 NI corporate headquarters. Phone numbers for our worldwide offices are listed at the front of this manual. You also can visit the Worldwide Offices section of to access the branch ni.com/niglobal...
  • Page 30 Typically, a bus is the expansion vehicle to which I/O or other devices are connected. An example of a PC bus is the PCI bus. Celsius © National Instruments Corporation NI PCI-1588 User Manual Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 31 NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 32 RTSI bus Real-Time System Integration bus—the NI timing bus that connects DAQ devices directly, by means of connectors on top of the devices, for precise synchronization of functions ©...
  • Page 33 (for example, starting a data acquisition operation) setup time setup volts virtual instrument NI PCI-1588 User Manual ni.com Artisan Technology Group - Quality Instrumentation ... Guaranteed | (888) 88-SOURCE | www.artisantg.com...
  • Page 34 1588 synchronization accuracy, A-3 front panel connector descriptions, 3-4 block diagram NI PCI-1588 diagram, 3-3 NI PCI-1588 functional overview, 3-2 RJ-45 Ethernet connector, 3-4 front panel PFI lines, using as inputs, 3-8 CE compliance specifications, A-5 clock signal characteristic specifications, A-1...
  • Page 35 Index instrument drivers (NI resources), B-1 PFI <0..2> connector description, 3-4 KnowledgeBase, B-1 signal description (table), 3-5 PFI <0..2> signals specifications, A-1 using front panel PFIs as outputs, 3-7 physical specifications, A-3 Link LED, 3-4 power requirement specifications, A-3 Speed LED, 3-4 programmable function interface.
  • Page 36 3-6 timing system performance, 3-7 TCXO specifications, A-2 technical support, B-1 timing system performance, 3-7 training and certification (NI resources), B-1 troubleshooting (NI resources), B-1 unpacking the device, 1-1 Web resources, B-1 © National Instruments Corporation NI PCI-1588 User Manual...
  • Page 37 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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