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Configuring time synchronization
5.7 Time synchronization via conventional point-to-point connections
Time synchronization (V7.1)
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5.7 Time synchronization via conventional point-to-point connections
5.7.1 Configuring directly connected time receivers
Overview of commissioning tasks
The table below shows the commissioning tasks that are needed to connect a time receiver
directly to an operator station for the purpose of time synchronization:
Step What?
1 Install the DCF 77 reception service
2 Connect the receiver cable
3 Align the antenna
4 Set DCF 77 reception service after commissioning
Installing the DCF 77 reception service
Connect the time receiver to the selected COM interface (RS 232) on the relevant operator
station. The time receiver is supplied with power via the COM interface.
Install the supplied "DCF 77 reception service for Windows" software on the PC station that
is connected to the DCF 77 receiver:
1. Switch the PC on.
2. Insert the diskette/CD with the driver software into the drive.
3. Start the SETUP.EXE file
4. Follow the installation instructions.
The DCF 77 receiver service is stored as an icon in the Control Panel. The DCF 77
reception service is launched automatically once the system has started up.
5. Activate the DCF 77 reception service in the Control Panel.