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Reference Number: AA-01985// Views: AA-01985// Created: 2021-01-22 20:19:44// Last Updated: 2023-04-05 21:51:49 HowTo Synchronization : How to Install the OP5964 External Clock Adapter Module Synchronization : How to Install the OP5964 External Clock Adapter ModuleThis article is meant to guide the installation of the module on a specific system. For details about this module please refer to the attached "OP5964-REV2.1.pdf" or "OP5964-REV1.2.pdf" depending on your module revision, information also available here. Warning: Should servicing be necessary due to a defective module or for configuration changes to the system, authorization must be requested from OPAL-RT before opening the system. Opening the unit without approval renders the warranty null and void. The module must be installed on the simulator using great care. Use an electrostatic bracelet when manipulating the module. RevisionsThere are two variant of this module, one Audio (LVDS) and one Optical. For the Audio, there are two main revisions of this module. You can find your revision on the identification sticker of the module (usually at the back of the PCB).
For the Optical, there are three revisions, each one is adapted for a specific simulator. All three revisions are only compatible with Oregano cards. To install it you can follow the exact same steps as the one for Audio (Rev 2.1) Spectracom SystemsPlace the card at the front or the back of your OPAL-RT Simulator (Non-expansion unit) next to the Spectracom card. Both card must be close as they need to be wired permanently. 3D View of OP5964 External Clock Adapter module Rev 1.2Internal connections : If you have an OP5962 RTSI to LVDS Transceiver Module in your system (or equivalent RTSI module integrated), leave the internal output clock connector unconnected. If not, connect it as you would connect the OP5962 to your FPGA (refer to 'Related' section at the end of this article) Connect the power connector to the internal power supply that power up the motherboard of your simulator. Once installed you can refer to the following diagram for external connections. OP5964 Rev 1.2 external connectionsThe 3.5 mm audio connector from the OP5964 audio jack must be connected to the OP5962 RX audio jack Oregano SystemsPlace the card at the front or the back of your OPAL-RT Simulator (Non-expansion unit) next to the Oregano card. Both card must be close as they need to be wired permanently. 3D View of OP5964 External Clock Adapter module Rev 2.1Internal connections : If you have an OP5962 RTSI to LVDS Transceiver Module in your system (or equivalent RTSI module integrated), leave the internal output clock connector unconnected. If not, connect it as you would connect the OP5962 to your FPGA (refer to 'Related' section at the end of this article) Connect the power connector to the internal power supply that power up the motherboard of your simulator. Once installed you can refer to the following diagram for external connections. OP5964 Rev 2.1 external connectionsRelatedWhen installing this module you might need to reconnect or move the OP5962 module if present. Please refer to Synchronization : How to Install the OP5962 (Audio) RTSI to LVDS Transceiver Module. The Optical External Clock Adapter Module follows the same instructions as the Audio Module with the Oregano Card, replacing the audio cable by an optical cable. Here is an overview of the board for each revision depending the simulator to be installed on :
Please refer to Synchronization : How To Install the OP5963 Fiber Optic Transceiver Module for the installation of the associated Synchronization module.
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