Working with Sync Date/Time Process
Process Purpose
The Sync Date/Time process is used to synchronize the date and time of the device with a specific Host server.
When you add a process, you are required to define its settings. This occurs in the process's properties window which is displayed automatically after having added the Sync Date/Time process.
If any subsequent edition is required, double-click the process to open its properties window and enter the necessary modifications.
Proceed as follows:
Synchronize Time with |
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Host Name |
Select a Host profile from the drop-down list or click |
If Communication Error |
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Go to |
Select a target location from the drop-down or |
Detail of a window:
"S:Menu" is a screen included in the same program as the process.
"R:Routine_1" is a routine included in the same program as the process.
Use the following recurring icons (located on the upper right corner of the properties window) to execute specific operations:
•Click to define a time out. See To Define a Time Out.
•Click to attach any relevant notes to this process. Click it and enter your notes in the resulting text box. These notes will be displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window (in the "Notes" field) and in the "Developer Report".
After filling in the required options, click to conclude or
to abort the operation.
The added process is displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window.
Use the right click in MCL-Designer's input boxes to access certain features regarding the input box's option as well as general actions such as "Copy"; "Paste"; "Search".
Ex: If you right-click the "Variable" input box (included in a "Conversion's" properties window), you are provided with the "Search..."and "Variable Select" options.
If you right-click another input box, it will provide other possibilities.