DNA/DNR-IRIG-650 IRIG Timing Layer
Chapter 1
1
Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This document outlines the feature set and use of the DNR- and DNA-IRIG-650
layer. The IRIG-650 Timing Generation and Synchronization board is a module
for the UEI PowerDNA I/O Cube (DNA-IRIG-650) and the DNR-1G HalfRACK
and RACKtangle chassis (DNR-IRIG-650). The DNR version is electronically
identical to the DNA version except that the DNR version is designed to plug into
a RACKtangle backplane instead of a Cube chassis.
This module may be used to capture Inter-range Instrumentation Group (IRIG)
data when the Cube or RACKtangle is slaved to an external master timing
device. It also provides IRIG outputs that allow the Cube or RACKtangle to serve
as master time keeper for the system.
The DNx-IRIG-650 provides inputs for standard analog, modulated IRIG signals
as well as non-modulated DC (DCLS or NRZ) and Manchester II inputs. In
addition to the IRIG inputs, the board also allows the user to provide an external
10 MHz master clock and/or a 1 PPS synchronization pulse. A generic digital
input may also be used to directly capture event timing.
The DNx-IRIG-650 can also be configured as an IRIG source which will provide
timing and synchronization for other devices in the system. The board provides
both modulated analog and digital IRIG outputs as well as 10 MHz and 1 PPS
synchronization and timing (DCLS/Manchester II) signals.
The boards also include a built-in GPS interface. UEI recommends the use of
high gain, active GPS antennas, such as the Symmetricom AT575-142 or
equivalent.
1.1
Organization
of Manual
This DNx IRIG-650 User Manual is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of DNx-IRIG-650 Timing Board features,
device architecture, connectivity, and logic. This chapter also describes var-
ious inputs and outputs.
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Chapter 2 Programming with the High-Level API
This chapter provides an overview of the how to use Framework to create a
session, configure the session for the various types of inputs and outputs,
and how to interpret results.
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Chapter 3 Programming with the Low-Level API
This chapter refers the reader to a Reference API that defines low-level func-
tions and commands for configuring and using the IRIG-650 series layer.
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Appendix A Accessories
This appendix provides a list of accessories available for the board.
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Index
This is an alphabetical listing of the topics covered in this manual.