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M3i.48xx / M3i.48xx-exp Manual
Reading out ABA data
ABA mode (dual timebase)
This mode is compatible with all existing timestamp modes. Please keep in mind that the timestamp counter is running with the B area time-
base.
Using the cards in ABA mode with the timestamp feature to stamp the first A are sample requires the follow-
ing driver and firmware version depending on your card:
M2i: driver version V2.06 (or newer) and firmware version V16 (or newer)
M3i: driver version V2.06 (or newer) and firmware version V6 (or newer)
Please update your system to the newest versions to run this mode.
The programming details of the ABA mode and timestamp modes are each explained in a dedicated chapter in this manual.
// normal timestamp setup (e.g. setting timestamp mode to standard using internal clocking)
uint32 dwTimestampMode = (SPC_TSMODE_STANDARD | SPC_TSMODE_DISABLE);
// additionally enable index of the first A area sample
dwTimestampMode |= SPC_TSFEAT_STORE1STABA;
spcm_dwSetParam_i32 (hDrv, SPC_TIMESTAMP_CMD, dwTimestampMode);