timing in PXI-8186 for DAQ, DNET, GPIB

[Shreesha]

Hi,
I have an PXI-8186 with PXI-DAQ (6071E), and PXI-DNET(8461). How can I synchronize the DAQ, DNET, GPIB with the PXI-RT controller? Can I have a common time base for operating DNET, DAQ and GPIB? I would assume it is possible, since PXI-6071E is a standalone realtime controller.
Waiting for a reply.
Thank you.

[Shea C]

Shreesha,


Thank you for you timing question. To clear up some confusion the 6071E is not a real-time controller. However the 8186 may be depending on the way that you ordered it. You may be able to begin all of the operations that you listed at relatively the same time in software but they would by no means be synchronized. Synchronizing boards takes place between boards in which a shared time clock is critical and usually the boards perform generally the same operation such as a DAQ board. You may be able to start DAQ, GPIB, and DNET calls within a matter of milliseconds in software such as LabVIEW. I hope this resource helps.

Regards,

Shea C
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[Shreesha]

Hi Shea,
Please let me know of the resource.
Thanx.

[Shea C]

Shreesha,

You may want to look a using notifiers in LabVIEW. Below is a great introduction to notifiers.

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/websearch/B9398355D9550EAF862566F20009DE19?OpenDocument

Shea C
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