Configuring Time Synchronization For A Pc Station Without Os; Overview Of Configuration Steps; How To Make Dcf 77 Client Service Settings On A Pc Station Without Os - Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Function Manual

Configuring time synchronization

5.6 Configuring time synchronization for a PC station without OS

5.6 Configuring time synchronization for a PC station without OS
5.6.1

Overview of configuration steps

Introduction
In PCS 7, operator stations offer an integrated time synchronization option in the form of the
"WinCC time synchronization" application. PC stations without OS include, for example:
● Engineering stations
● SIMATIC BATCH stations without OS
● SIMATIC Route Control stations without OS
● Process Historian
If SIMATIC BATCH or SIMATIC Route Control is installed on the operator station, the PC
station is synchronized via the time synchronization facility of the OS.
The following time synchronization options are available for PC stations without OS:
● Recommended: DCF77 Client Service
● Synchronization via NTP mode
Configuration steps for PC stations with DCF77 Client Service
The following table shows which configuration steps are necessary to synchronize the PC
stations:
Step
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5.6.1.1

How to make DCF 77 Client Service settings on a PC station without OS

Introduction
If no operator station is being used on a PC station in process mode, this PC station should
be synchronized by means of the "DCF 77 Client Service" software, which you will need to
install.
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You synchronize the PC stations directly with a time master (e.g. central plant clock, domain
controller, operator station).
The central plant clock can be synchronized via GPS.
You will find additional information on this topic in Section "How to synchronize PC stations
using NTP mode (Page 86)".
What?
Install the DCF77 Client Service
Configure the DCF77 Client Service
Time synchronization (V8.0)
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