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PXI Triggers
PXI triggers can synchronize the operation of multiple PXI peripheral modules using routing on
the PXI chassis backplane. NI 6614 trigger signals include:
•
PXI_Trigger <0..7>
•
PXI_STAR
•
PXI_DSTAR <A..C>
You can route many different internal signals between PXI trigger signals and the DI, DO,
Counter, and Clocking systems. Use DAQmx properties to configure the desired routes. To see
a complete list of available routes, use the device routes table for your device in MAX. Refer to
Routing Options in Chapter 5,
, for more information.
Each PXI trigger signal has a programmable debounce filter that can eliminate noise on input
signals. Refer to the
section in Chapter 6,
, for more information.
PXI_Trigger <0..7>
A PXI chassis provides eight bused trigger lines, PXI_Trigger<0..7>, to each module in a
system. In a PXI chassis with more than eight slots, PXI trigger lines may be divided into
multiple independent buses.
PXI_Trigger<0..7> are bidirectional signals.
PXI_STAR
The NI 6614 device receives the PXI_STAR signal from a Star Trigger controller in a different
slot of the PXI Chassis. Refer to the
PXI Express Specification
at
www.pxisa.org
for more
information.
PXI_STAR is an input signal.
PXIe_DSTAR <A..C>
PXI Express devices can provide high-quality and high-frequency point-to-point connections
between each slot and a system timing slot. These connections come in the form of three
low-voltage differential star triggers that create point-to-point, high-frequency connections
between a PXI Express system timing module and a peripheral device. Using multiple
connections enable you to create more applications because of the increased routing capabilities.