Utility VIs

Owning Palette: NI-Sync VIs

Requires: NI-Sync

Use the VIs in the Utility palette to perform miscellaneous functions, such as converting 1588 time to a timestamp and resetting a module to a known state.

Palette ObjectDescription
niSync Convert 1588 Time To Time StampConverts a cluster with the same structure as the IEEE 1588-2008 time specification to a LabVIEW timestamp type.
niSync Convert Time Stamp To 1588 TimeConverts a timestamp in LabVIEW format to a cluster with the same structure as the IEEE 1588-2008 time specification.
niSync Error MessageConverts an error or warning code returned by an NI-Sync VI into a user-readable string. You can then display the string in a dialog box or use it as an indicator on the front panel.
niSync Persist ConfigurationRetains modified settings even after the controller is rebooted.
Note Note  This VI is supported only on Linux RT targets.
niSync ResetResets the module to the last known good state. You can also reset a module before the program starts by using the reset device parameter of niSync Initialize.
niSync Revision QueryReturns the revision numbers of the NI-Sync driver and module firmware. You can use this VI to confirm that your hardware and software is up to date or compatible with a specific feature.
niSync Self-TestRuns the module's self test routine and return the test result(s). This operation verifies that the NI-Sync I/O session can communicate with the module's driver.
niSync Wait Until TimeWaits until the board time reaches a specified time before continuing your program. You can use this VI to ensure that your future time events have completed before you close your session or stop your application.