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Date / Time Configuration
The DMS-3K date and time can be synchronized to an external time source using IRIG-B or NTP.
IRIG-B is the preferred time source. You should configure an alternate time source if IRIG-B is not
available or its signal is lost.
IRIG-B does not require any configuration other than selecting either the modulated or demodulated
mode (Fig. 2–11). Once connected to a suitable time source, the IRIG-B time sync status will be
noted in red as 'IRIG-B signal detected'.
NTP configuration will allow up to three NTP timeservers at different IP addresses. Preference will be
given to the best NTP time source and will automatically switch to one of the other NTP timeservers
when a signal drops out.
When external time synchronization is not used, the DMS-3K can be configured with the PC time and
date or any time and date you enter.
Note: IRIG-B date does not include the year. If the year is incorrect, you should initially set the year
by selecting either "Set Date/Time from PC Clock" or "Set Date/Time Manually" as shown in Figure 3–
nd
rd
24 (2
& 3
radio buttons under Alternate Time Source). After the year has been programmed you
can select NTP for the alternate time source.
The DMS-3K has built-in diagnostics to check the time synchronization continuously and every hour,
it will be noted in the Event Log. If you wish to remove this hourly time synchronization event, select
the option to 'Suppress Hourly Time Sync'.
At the bottom of the page (not shown) are the fields for setting the date/time format displayed in Event
Log , and in optional ASCII printouts (mm/dd/yyyy) , and for choosing your time zone.
Figure 3–24 Date & Time Configuration Page
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