Technical data

Configuring time synchronization

5.4 Commissioning a central plant clock

Time synchronization (V7.1)

Function Manual, 03/2009, A5E01216578-01

Note

For the purpose of time synchronization on the plant bus, activate SIMATIC mode separately

for each Ethernet port.

The settings can be password-protected.

You will find additional information on this topic in the

SICLOCK; SICLOCK TC 400

Operating Instructions.

Loading the configuration to the SIMATIC TC 400

This step is only necessary if the configuration is carried out offline.

Select Data Transfer > Download parameters to device from the configuration tool menu.

Backing up the configuration

To save the set SICLOCK parameters and event display (archive) to a file, select the

following menu command: File > Save.

The data (parameter settings and archive) are saved in U600 format.

Connecting the time receiver

To ensure that the central plant clock is in constant receipt of an accurate time, it should be

synchronized with a time receiver.The following time receivers are recommended in PCS 7:

● SICLOCK GPS1000

● SICLOCK GPSDEC

● SICLOCK DCFRS Industry version

Additional information

● Section "Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7 (Page 34)"

● Section "

Commissioning the DCF 77 receiver (Page 69)"

● Section "

Commissioning GPS receivers (Page 66)"

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SICLOCK; SICLOCK TC 400

Operating Instructions