Configuring the HMI device 
  5.1 Configuring devices with graphical Control Panel 
Basic Panels 
Operating Instructions, 04/2012, A5E02421799-03 
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5.1.5  Time server configuration 
The HMI device has an unbuffered realtime clock. The realtime clock is set either using the 
configuration or using a time server.  
To fetch the time-of-day of the HMI device from a time server, specify up to four different 
time servers. The time-of-day is synchronized via the "Network Time Protocol" (NTP). Also 
specify the update cycle of the time-of-day and, if necessary, a time shift. Update cycle and 
time shift are valid for all configured time servers.  
You can test the availability of each time server separately. 
 
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1.  Press "Profinet" to open the 
"Profinet Settings" dialog. 
2.  Open the "NTP" tab. 
3.  At "Update Rate", enter the time 
duration in seconds according to which 
the time-of-day will be synchronized. 
Value range: 10 to 86400 (1 day) 
4.  If required, use the "-" and "+" buttons to 
set the time shift in "±hh:mm". 
Value range: -24:00 to +24:00 
5.  Press "Configure" to open the 
configuration of the time server. 
6.  Enter the IP address of the time server 
at "IP Address". 
7.  Use the "Test" button to test the 
availability of the time server. 
The connection is established. If the 
connection was successfully 
established, date and time are 
displayed. Any value set at "Time shift" 
will not be taken into consideration. 
8.  Close the dialog and save your entries 
with "OK". 
9.  Close the dialog and save your entries 
with "OK".