Configuration in STEP 7
5.6 Configuring networks and network nodes in STEP 7 / NetPro
TIM DNP3
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The Time Service tab specifies the extent to which time synchronization services will be
executed by the master station. The time-of-day synchronization for TIM modules is
described in the properties dialog of the TIM, refer to the section Configuring TIM modules
(Page 114).
Image 5-11 Time Service tab
You can set the following options for the Synchronization cycle parameter:
● No synchronization:
There is no time synchronization on the relevant network.
● Hour scheme:
The number of hours between synchronization activities can be set in the "Hour scheme"
drop-down list.
– Start time:
If the cycle for time synchronization is longer than 1 hour, you can set a start time for
time synchronization in the "Start time" drop-down list.
● Minute scheme:
The number of minutes between synchronization activities can be set in the "Minute
scheme" drop-down list.