Astronics PXIe-3352 User manual

PXIe-3352
Rubidium/GPS Frequency Standard
User Manual
Publication No. 981049 Rev. B
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Before undertaking any troubleshooting, maintenance or exploratory procedure, read carefully the
WARNINGS and CAUTION notices.
This equipment contains voltage hazardous to
human life and safety, and is capable of inflicting
personal injury.
If this instrument is to be powered from the AC line (mains) through an autotransformer,
ensure the common connector is connected to the neutral (earth pole) of the power
supply.
Before operating the unit, ensure the conductor (green wire) is connected to the ground
(earth) conductor of the power outlet. Do not use a two-conductor extension cord or a
three-prong/two-prong adapter. This will defeat the protective feature of the third
conductor in the power cord.
Maintenance and calibration procedures sometimes call for operation of the unit with
power applied and protective covers removed. Read the procedures and heed warnings
to avoid “live” circuit points.
Before operating this instrument:
1. Ensure the proper fuse is in place for the power source to operate.
2. Ensure all other devices connected to or in proximity to this instrument are properly grounded or
connected to the protective third-wire earth ground.
If the instrument:
- fails to operate satisfactorily
- shows visible damage
- has been stored under unfavorable conditions
- has sustained stress
Do not operate until performance is checked by qualified personnel.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1.........................................................................................................................1-1
Overview and Features...................................................................................................1-1
Functional Description....................................................................................................................1-2
Rubidium Block ..........................................................................................................................1-3
RS232 Interface .....................................................................................................................1-4
GPS Block..............................................................................................................................1-4
PXIe and Digital Interface ......................................................................................................1-4
External DC Power Supported.......................................................................................................1-5
Front Panel.....................................................................................................................................1-5
Connectors:................................................................................................................................1-5
LED Indicators............................................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2.........................................................................................................................2-1
Specifications..................................................................................................................2-1
Output Characteristics....................................................................................................................2-1
Timebase Characteristics...............................................................................................................2-1
Interface .........................................................................................................................................2-2
Front Panel I/O and Indicators...................................................................................................2-2
Software.....................................................................................................................................2-3
Environmental ................................................................................................................................2-3
Mechanical.....................................................................................................................................2-3
Chapter 3.........................................................................................................................3-1
Getting Started................................................................................................................3-1
Unpacking and Inspection..............................................................................................................3-1
Installing the Module into a PXI Express Chassis..........................................................................3-1
Initial Power On..............................................................................................................................3-2
Software Installation.......................................................................................................................3-3
Installing the VISA driver............................................................................................................3-3
Installing the PXI device driver...................................................................................................3-3
Installing the LabVIEW instrument driver...................................................................................3-4
Installing the LabWindows/CVI instrument driver ......................................................................3-4
Chapter 4.........................................................................................................................4-1
Software Operation.........................................................................................................4-1
Using the Soft Front Panel.............................................................................................................4-1
Starting the Soft Front Panel......................................................................................................4-1
Using the LabWindows / CVI Driver...............................................................................................4-3

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Using the LabVIEW Driver..............................................................................................................4-4

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1, PXIe-3352.......................................................................................................................1-1
Figure 1-2, PXIe-3352 System Configuration Example....................................................................1-2
Figure 1-3, PXIe-3352 Functional Systems......................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-4, Rubidium Oscillator Block Diagram................................................................................1-3
Figure 3-1, Front Panel, LOCK LED.................................................................................................3-3

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DOCUMENT CHANGE HISTORY
Revision Date Description of Change
A 4/20/2017 Initial Astronics Test Systems release
B 5/16/2017 ECN08282. Revised to correct Ext PWR connector size. Added theory of
operation/functional description to Chapter 1.

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Chapter 1
Overview and Features
The PXIe-3352 (Figure 1-1) is a Rubidium/GPS module for use in PXI hybrid and
PXI Express slots in a PXI mainframe. It provides a basic accuracy of 5e-11 in free-
run mode, but, given an external GPS antenna (not included) and a view of the
sky, can be disciplined to GPS satellites for improved timing accuracy.
The PXIe-3352 can be used in a wide variety of applications where a precision
oscillator source is required. In addition, the onboard global position unit(GPS)
can be used to train and discipline the precision oscillator source.
Figure 1-1, PXIe-3352

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Functional Description
PXIe-3552 contains a rubidium-based oscillator and GPS timing module. Although
calibrated before the shipping from the factory, the rubidium-based oscillator can
be disciplined and calibrated by the GPS module when needed. All controls are
via the PXIe bus in a PXIe compatible mainframe.
Figure 1-2, PXIe-3352 System Configuration Example
The PXIe-3352 card comprises three functional systems as follows:
•The Rubidium Block
•The GPS Block
•The Digital Controller
GPS
Rubidium
Block
PXIe
&
Digital
Interface
9600b
TTL Serial
Interface
9600b
RS232
1PPS External
1PPS
PXIe
&
Backplane
Power
10MHz Sine Wave
10MHz Square Wave
1PPS Out
GPS
Antenna
Input
Figure 1-3, PXIe-3352 Functional Systems