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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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Synchronizing the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX or the SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX as a single station system
using the PC clock
For a single station system, you need to set the PC clock as the source for time
synchronization.
1. Select the menu command
Start > SIMATIC > PC Based Control > WinAC Time Synchronization.
The "WinAC Time Synchronization" dialog box opens.
2. In the "Settings" group under "Source", click "PC Clock".
3. Select the time base ("Time base" option button) according to the type of time display
required:
– The displayed time should match the local time, including daylight saving changes. A
continuous time should be set on the AS (GMT/UTC):
Time base: GMT
– The time should be displayed uniformly across all levels and functions: Time base:
Local
Note: Daylight saving and standard time must be set manually. Please contact
Customer Support regarding automatic switchover.
4. Click "Start" to start the time synchronization.
5. Click "Close" to close the dialog box.