Data Transfer Rate
The maximum data rate for each RS4 streaming port is 12.5 MB/s. This equates to streaming
256 channels of 16-bit integers at a sampling rate of ~25 kHz per streaming port, or 128
channels of 32-bit
fl
oats. With four ports available, up to 1024 channels of 16-bit integers can
be streamed to the RS4.
File System Check
Occasionally the RS4 will perform a
fi
le system check during the boot process. This is to
ensure the integrity of the storage array and
fi
le system. You can view the progress of the
fi
le
system check in the
Hardware Requirements
Basic setup for the RS4 Data Streamer includes connection to one or more RZ processors via
the orange
fi
ber optic cable. Connect the RZ2 as illustrated in the following diagram.
When recording data it is important to compare the data rate calculated by Synapse to the actual data rate
reported by the RS4. If the reported data rate in the RS4 is not similar to the calculated data rate in the macro, this
may indicate a hardware problem. If so, contact TDT.
Note
The more
fi
les present on the storage array, the longer the
fi
le system check will take.
Note
Make sure that all cables are connected before powering on the RS4. Make sure the RS4 is turned on
last
, after
the RZ processor.
Important
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