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Reference Manual
00809-0200-4410, Rev BC
Initial Connection
July 2017
Initial Connection
Time settings
The Gateway is the timekeeper for the WirelessHART network, so it is imperative that the Gateway’s time
is accurate for timestamp data to be meaningful. Time settings can be found by navigating to System Set-
tings>Gateway>Time as shown in Figure 2-2 on page 8.
Gateway time settings and time stamps are stored internally as UTC time. The appropriate web browser
being used displays the time as per the local browser settings.
There are three ways to set the Gateway time:
1. Network Time Protocol (recommended)
This option uses a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server to slowly adjust the Gateway’s time in order to
match the time of the control network. Enter the IP address for the NTP server and select the packet
version (1, 2, 3, or 4).
2. Set with PC Time
This option will match the Gateway’s time to that of the PC/Laptop.
3. Manual Entry
This option allows the user to enter a specific date (MM:DD:YY) and time (HH:MM:SS).
Note
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is recommended for the best network performance because it always
adjusts time to match the network time server.
Failure to provide regular time synchronization over a long period of time (months) can cause the
Gateway network to drift off time.
Figure 2-2. Setup>Time Settings
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