General Dynamics 7200 - 5.8.6.8 Set UTC Date and Time

Operation
To edit the parameters under this menu, use the following procedures.
1. From the Main menu, select Edit system configuration..., Built-in simulator
setup, and then select Spacecraft simulator setup....
2. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the parameter to be edited and press
[ENTER]. To change the month portion of the Box center date, use the arrow
keys to toggle through the preprogrammed choices. When the desired choice is
highlighted, press [ENTER].
3. To change any of the remaining parameters, select the parameter, and using the
numeric keys, enter a value within the range specified in the system prompt and
press [ENTER].
5.8.6.8 Set UTC Date and Time
NOTE: The system clock MUST be set to UTC (Coordinated Universal
Time – the international time standard). The date and time must be
correct for OPT, Intelsat 11-element set tracking, and the Target
Scheduler to perform properly. See Table 5-38 for complete date and
time formatting information.
This function contains the following parameters and menu:
• Date
• Time
• Await mark...
The date and time are set on the ACU by using the following procedures.
1. From the Main menu..., select Edit system configuration... and Set UTC date
and time.
2. Select Date and enter the correct day of the year. Press [ENTER] and the
month is highlighted.
3. Using the up and down arrow keys, select the correct month. Press [ENTER]
and the year is highlighted.
4. Enter a year within the range specified in the prompt and press [ENTER].
5. Set the time in the same manner as the date and press [ENTER].
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