How To Configure The Time Synchronization For The As - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

Configuring time synchronization
5.9 Configuring time synchronization for the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX and SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
5. Make the settings for the time base in WinCC for the AS (PLC) and for process mode of
6. Click "OK".
5.9.4

How to configure the time synchronization for 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.
3. Select the CPU in the SIMATIC PC station.
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the operator station (runtime), according to the type of time display required:
PCS 7 network
Synchronization via plant
bus (external)
The time should be The displayed time should
displayed as follows: match the synchronization
source specifications.
Parameter Option button "The PLC is set to coordinated
universal time (UTC) (preferred setting)": Activated
"Time base for time display in runtime" group: Local time zone
The "Computer properties" dialog box closes.
HW Config opens.
Single station system
Synchronization via BIOS time (local)
The displayed time
should match the local
time. Possible to switch
between daylight
saving time/standard
time
A continuous time
should be set (GMT/
UTC).
Time synchronization (V8.0)
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The time should be
displayed uniformly
across all levels and
functions.
Note:
Daylight saving and
standard time must be
set manually.
Option button "PLC is
set to the local winter
time all year": Activated