Sharing Reference Clocks and Triggers with PCI Express Devices Using RTSI

Use the Compact Synchronization Interface to RTSI adapter to synchronize reference clocks and triggers with up to five FlexRIO devices through RTSI (Real-Time System Integration).

Note To synchronize the PCIe-5764 with a RTSI-supported PCI Express device, you need the Compact Synchronization Interface to RTSI Adapter, NI part number 787214-01, and a RTSI cable, NI part number 776249-02.
  1. Affix the RTSI adapter to the top of the PCIe-5764 using the attached mounting screws.
  2. Install the PCIe-5764 and up to five additional PCI Express devices in one PCI Express backplane.
  3. Insert one end of the compact synchronization interface cable into the synchronization connector on the PCIe-5764. Ensure the contacts on the cable are facing the PCIe-5764.
  4. Insert the other end of the compact synchronization interface cable into the closest synchronization connector on the RTSI adapter.
  5. Connect one RTSI female connector on the RTSI cable to the RTSI male connector on the compact synchronization interface to RTSI adapter on the PCIe-5764. Connect the remaining RTSI female connectors on the RTSI cable to the male RTSI connectors on the other PCI Express devices.
    Figure 9. Connecting FlexRIO PCI Express Devices to RTSI-Supported PCI Express Devices
    1. FlexRIO PCI Express Device
    2. Compact Synchronization Cable Connector
    3. Compact Synchronization Interface to RTSI Adapter
    4. RTSI Cable
    5. Compact Synchronization Interface Cable
    6. RTSI-Supported PCI Express Device