FTV SE 7.0: Time Synchronizing of Computer

ytangsuan

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Is there any other concept to synchronize time of FTV SE Server & Client?
I use event to trigger a synchronizing bit, put a numeric display of that bit on a hidden display and use VBA date + time statement. A master clock is a ControlLogix PLC.
When a synchronizing bit is triggered, a numeric display successfully runs VBA date + time statement and FTV SE Client time are set. Unfortunately, a server time is mismatch as it doesn't run an application.
Both server and clients aren't connected to the internet.
Is there any other concept to synchronize time of FTV SE Server & Client?
 
How critical is the time sync? In some of our facilities we need ms accuracy between the various devices so we use a GPS time server. Most place do not require that level of precision.

Assuming you do not need super precise sync, I would still use a PC as the master instead of the PLC. Then you use the free Clock Sync tool from Rockwell to sync the PLC. For PC to PC sync, enable the NTP server on your master than the rest of the PC can just sync to the master. All these can be done in command line but there are free applet out there to make this easier.
 
Thanks Harryting,
A GPS time server is connected to a CLX chassis via time synchronizing module. All DCS computer and ControlLogix are timely synchronized.
You imply that connect FTV SE server + client to a GPS time server and use free software to set time.
 

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