Updating The Meter Time; Using Ntp To Sync The Meter Clock - Larson Davis SoundAdvisor 831C Reference Manual

9.2 Updating the Meter Time

FIGURE 9-1 Set Date/Time & Timezone
1.
2.

9.3 Using NTP to Sync the Meter Clock

SoundAdvisor Model 831C
On your 831C, go to Tools
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softkey (
There are several ways that you can update the time on the meter: by using
GPS, NTP servers, PC clock, or by manually setting the time. This page is
designed to be manually updated. However, when your time zone is set
accurately, the time automatically updates for Daylight Savings time.
You can also sync the 831C with the time on your PC by using G4. For more
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information in G4, go to Help
The 831C communicates with NTP servers to sync the internal clock with the
most accurate time. This requires a valid Internet connection through
Ethernet, wireless modem, or WiFi.
Before you begin:
• Set the correct Time Zone on your meter (Menu

Time).
Step 1
On the meter, go to System Properties.
Step 2
Press the top-right softkey (
Step 3
Enter the Primary and Secondary NTP Time Servers as shown in Figure 9-2.
For details and server addresses, see the NIST Physical Laboratory Time
Frequency Services website (https://www.nist.gov/pml/time-and-frequency-
division/services/internet-time-service-its).
Updating the Meter Time
3
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System Properties, press the top-right
)until the Time page displays.
1.
Set your time zone first then select Save.
3.
2.
If you want to manually set time and override
any syncing, adjust this and select Set Time. If
you have set up NTP time, it is not necessary to
set this. For details on NTP, see 9.3 Using NTP to
Sync the Meter Clock.
3.
Stop the measurement before setting time,
otherwise the time waits to update until the next
Stop.
4.
Close and select Yes to save your changes.
4.
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Manuals
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) until the NTP tab displays.
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G4 LD Utility Reference Manual.
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System Properties
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