Configuration of the Real-Time Clock
The real-time clock of the controller can be adjusted via the Services tab of the controller configuration.
The Services tab provides the following possibilities:
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Reading the time and date of the controller
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Setting the time and date of the controller
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Element |
Description |
|---|---|
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PLC Time field |
Displays the date and time read from the controller when you click the Read button, with no conversion applied. This read-only field is initially empty. |
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Read button |
Reads the date and time saved on the controller and displays the values in the PLC Time field. |
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Local time fields |
Defines a date and time to send to the controller when you click the Write button. If necessary, modify the default values before clicking the Write button. A message box informs you about the result of the command. The date and time fields are initially filled with the PC settings. |
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Write button |
Writes the date and time defined in the Local time fields to the logic controller. A message box informs you of the result of the command. |
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Synchronize controller with computer’s date/time button |
Sends the PC date and time. A message box informs you of the result of the command. |