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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)
114 Function Manual, 03/2009, A5E01216578-01
5.9.4 How to configure time synchronization of the AS
Introduction
The following configuration is required for the AS.
Requirements
● The PCS 7 project is created.
● SIMATIC Manager is open.
● The component view is activated
Procedure
1. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station.
2. In the detailed view, double-click the "Configuration" object.
HW Config opens.
3. Select the CPU in the SIMATIC PC station.
4. Open the shortcut menu of the CPU and select the menu command Object Properties.
– Select the "Diagnostics/Clock" tab.
– Under "Synchronization in AS:" in the clock group, select "As slave" as the
synchronization mode.
– Click "OK".
The dialog box closed.
5. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile.
6. Close HW Config.