[time-nuts] Best test setup?

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I have had no problem with a Gpib to RS-232 converter.
 
On the tau: not really an issue, just divide the number of lines in your  
data file by the measurement time.
 
Most programs will allow you to enter any sample tau.
 
bye,
Said
 
 
In a message dated 12/29/2009 14:36:53 Pacific Standard Time,  
jmiles at pop.net writes:


I  tend to see GPIB errors pretty frequently when I do that, for some  
reason.
For long-term tests it may be less frustrating to limit the rate to  1 PPS.

Also, you need to measure the actual tau interval when the  counter 
free-runs
like that, which is an extra complication.  It won't  be something nice and
round like 100ms or 1s.

-- john,  KE5FX