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NI PXI-103x Chassis Synchronization Troubleshoot

Hardware: PXI/CompactPCI, PXI/CompactPCI>>Chassis>>PXI-1031

Problem:
When I route synchronization signals on a NI PXI-103x I do not get the expected results. What is the problem?

Solution:
The NI PXI-103x chassis is different from all the other chassis in that it has a switch to enable the export clock to the backplane. This is stated o the manual page 1-8 (same page in all PXI-103x manuals attached below) but is usually overlooked:
"You must manually switch SW1 on the chassis backplane to enable or disable routing an external clock to peripheral slots."

This is why if you placed a Timing and Synchronization module on slot 2, the results may not be satisfactory. For more information please refer to the chassis manual.

Related Links:
Product Manuals: NI PXI-1031 User Manual (February 2004)
Product Manuals: NI PXI-1033 User Manual (August 2006)
Product Manuals: NI PXI-1036/PXI-1036DC User Manual (August 2005)
Developer Zone Example: NI-SYNC Route PXI_CLK10 to PFI Outputs- Developer Zone

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Report Date: 02/09/2007
Last Updated: 03/16/2007
Document ID: 468GCDJX

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