[time-nuts] Using Thunderbolt to Discipline FE 5680A?

[Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX N2469R]

Phase is the integral of frequency.  That is why matching phase is
much more sensitive, as you can integrate for a long time.

Unlike the fine adjust on the Racal 1992, adjusting the frequency offset
on the 5680A is immediate and without a long time constant.

You can set the initial phase to whatever you like by setting a large 
freq offset
and watch the phase change.  Reset it when the phase gets to what you want.

On 12/22/2011 11:49 AM, Chris Albertson wrote:
> On Thu, Dec 22, 2011 at 9:52 AM, Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX N2469R
> <caf at omen.com>  wrote:
>> You could disable the Tbolt's oscillator and put the Rb output in its place.
>> Then write a program that reads the PPS and/or OSC offset and issue
>> appropriate commands to the Rb to bring it in line.
> I don't think it is possible to do that.  The RS232 commands don't
> allow the level of control that is required.  All you can do is step
> the frequency, no way to adjust the phase of the Rb 10MHz output.
>
>
> Chris Albertson
> Redondo Beach, California
>
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