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Configuring time synchronization
5.8 Configuring time synchronization on an AS
Time synchronization (V7.1)
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Setting the integrated Ethernet interface
To set the integrated Ethernet interface for time synchronization, proceed as follows:
1. Open the project in SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the station that will be synchronized.
3. Open the configuration of the hardware.
4. Select the PN-IO interface, followed by Edit > Object properties.
The "Properties PN-IO" dialog box opens.
5. Switch to the "Time-of-Day Synchronization" tab.
6. Activate the "Enable Time-of-Day Synchronization in NTP Mode" check box in the "NTP
Mode" group.
7. Enter the IP address of the central plant clock (SICLOCK TC 400 or SICLOCK TM) as the
NTP server address.
8. Enter the value "10" in the "Update Interval (Seconds)" field.
9. Click "OK".