Using The Time Server - Siemens SINUMERIK 828D Commissioning Manual

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1.3 Using the time server

1.3 Using the time server
To ensure that the correct time information is always automatically available to the control, you
can connect up to three time servers to the operating software. Make your settings in the "Set
Date and Time" window.
Requirement
You require as a minimum access level 3 (User) to use time servers.
Checking the connection status
The icon on the right in field "Name / IP" shows the status of the server connection.
Icon
Note
The system checks the time server connection cyclically. If a change is made, it may take a
few seconds for the setting to take effect.
Procedure
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Meaning
The connection status is unknown. The settings have not yet been processed or set.
You are connected to the time server. The system is successfully synchronizing times.
The system is still attempting to synchronize with a time server.
1. Select the "Setup" operating area.
2. Press the "HMI" softkey.
3. Press the "Date/Time" softkey.
The "Set Date and Time" window opens.
4. Select the "Use time server" check box.
The input fields "Name / IP" and "Time zone" open.
5. In field "Name / IP," enter the DNS name or IP address of the time server.
You can enter up to three time servers separated by blanks.
6. In the field "Time zone," enter your time zone.
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