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Configuring time synchronization
5.9 Configuring time synchronization for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
Time synchronization (V7.1)
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5.9 Configuring time synchronization for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
5.9.1 Overview of time synchronization for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and SIMATIC
PCS 7 AS RTX
Options
The following aspects are relevant for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS
RTX in terms of time synchronization:
● Type of automation system
● Installed software
● Settings for the time zone and daylight saving time/standard time conversion in Windows
● Selection of the synchronization source for the automation system (WinAC time
synchronization)
● Settings for the time base in WinCC for the automation system and process mode of the
operator station