
2.9. Time handling
There are two different time sources available for accurate time synchronization,
GPS and DCF77. SNTP method is used to provide resource to IP network clients.
DCF77 radio receivers that are connected directly to PC receive radio timing signals
and synchronize Windows platform or MicroSCADA Pro directly.
The most precise time handling method of MicroSCADA Pro system is to use IEC
61850 OPC Server, which can act as an SNTP client and server. For more details,
refer to IEC 61850 Configuration Manual.
If IEC 61850 OPC Server is not used, it is possible to use a client program and GPS
clock, which synchronize the PC clock. There are many server/client utilities which
can be used. Tardis2000 and Yats32 Synchronization applications and Trimble Ace
III clocks have been used in customer projects.
Meinberg’s board PCI511, as shown in Fig. 2.9.-1, has been designed for the
reception of the DCF77 signal, to transfer the time information to a computer with
PCI (PCI-X) bus interface and the translation of the received codes into a serial
telegram. This solution can synchronize MicroSCADA time.
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Fig. 2.9.-1 Meinberg's PCI511
The board GPS170PCI, as shown in Fig. 2.9.-2, has been designed to synchronize
the system time of computers with PCI/PCI-X bus interface.
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