Time Reference VIs

Owning Palette: Timing VIs

Requires: NI-Sync

Use the Time Reference VIs to set an external time reference, reset the internal frequency, and set the board time of a module.

Palette ObjectDescription
niSync Get Time ReferencesReturns a list of time references installed on the device.
niSync Reset FrequencyResets the internal frequency of the board time increments to their default value.
niSync Set TimeSets the absolute board time of the connected device to the time specified.
niSync Set Time ReferenceSets the external time reference of a 1588, GPS, or IRIG-capable timing and synchronization module. You can set the external time reference to:
  • 1588 Ordinary Clock
  • Free Running
  • Pulse per Second (PPS)
  • GPS
  • IRIG