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Purpose of this documentation

The time synchronization documentation provides support for the following tasks of the "time
synchronization" function in a PCS 7 system.
● Sales
● Planning
● Configuration
It contains information for responding to the following questions:
● How does time synchronization function in a PCS 7 plant?
● How is time synchronization planned?
● How is time synchronization configured?
Note
You will find information on high-precision time stamping in the function manual PCS 7
Process Control System; High-precision time stamping.
Organization
The documentation is organized according to the following topics:
● Fundamentals of time synchronization mode of operation in a PCS 7 plant
● Configuration possibilities of PCS 7 with time synchronization
● Planning a PCS 7 plant with time synchronization
● Configuring the time synchronization for different plant configurations

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Target group and benefit

This documentation is intended for personnel working in the fields of sales, planning, and
configuration:
Target group Using the documentation Target-group relevant chapters of the

documentation
Sales Sales personnel give clear advice to their • "Fundamentals"
customers on implementing the "time • "Configurations"
synchronization" function in a PCS 7 • "Planning time synchronization"
plant.
Planning The system planner uses the information • "Fundamentals"
in the documentation for optimal set up • "Configurations"
and the components necessary in this • "Planning time synchronization"
regard for planning a PCS 7 plant with
the "time synchronization function".
Configuration The configuration engineer is provided • "Configuring time synchronization"
with exact instructions relative to the
"time synchronization" function; these
instructions show the specific steps that
are necessary to adjust the time
synchronization at all relevant points.
Skills required
Only qualified personnel should commission and operate the PCS 7 products.
Skills in the following areas are prerequisite:
● STEP 7
● PCS 7
● "Automation technology"
● Basic WinCC skills
● For plants with domain structure: Windows administration
Validity
This documentation is valid for the software package "Process Control System PCS 7 V7.0".

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Table of contents
Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
1 Fundamentals............................................................................................................................................ 9
1.1 Using time synchronization in PCS 7.............................................................................................9
1.2 Time formats in PCS 7 plants ......................................................................................................15
1.2.1 Possible time setting in PCS 7.....................................................................................................15
1.2.2 Changing to local time .................................................................................................................16
1.2.3 Converting to daylight saving time ...............................................................................................19
1.2.4 Checking the time ........................................................................................................................21
1.2.5 Time levels for a PCS 7 plant (stratum).......................................................................................23
1.3 Time synchronization in PCS 7 - mode of operation ...................................................................26
1.3.1 Master/slave principle for time synchronization ...........................................................................26
1.3.2 Network environment of a PCS 7 plant........................................................................................30
2 Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant ........................................................................ 35
2.1 Overview of recommended configurations ..................................................................................35
2.2 Configurations for time synchronization in a work group.............................................................37
2.2.1 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a work group.........................37
2.2.2 Configuration of time synchronization without central time master in a work group....................39
2.3 Configuration for time synchronization in a Windows domain .....................................................41
2.3.1 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows domain with
a hierarchy ...................................................................................................................................41
2.3.2 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows domain with
a hierarchy ...................................................................................................................................44
2.3.3 Configuration of the time synchronization in a Windows domain with multiple hierarchies.........46
3 Planning time synchronization ................................................................................................................. 47
3.1 Selecting the time master ............................................................................................................47
3.2 Time synchronization for existing plants......................................................................................48
4 Configuring time synchronization............................................................................................................. 49
4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................49
4.2 Configuring the time receiver .......................................................................................................50
4.2.1 Configuring SICLOCK TM............................................................................................................50
4.2.2 Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows ....................................................................53
4.2.3 Configuring GPS ..........................................................................................................................57
4.3 Configuring the time synchronization with multiple buses/networks............................................60
4.3.1 Configuring time synchronization for separate plant buses with a single SICLOCK TM/TS .......60
4.3.2 Configuring for multiple plants with their own timer .....................................................................61
4.4 Configuring the time synchronization of the OS ..........................................................................62
4.4.1 Overview of configuration steps...................................................................................................62
4.4.2 How to set time synchronization on an OS in a domain with central time master.......................63
4.4.3 How to set time synchronization on an OS in a domain without central time master..................69

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4.4.4 How to set time synchronization on an OS in a work group with central time master ................ 74
4.4.5 How to set time synchronization on an OS in a work group without central master................... 78
4.4.6 How to set the OS server for reception of time service via DCF77RS ....................................... 80
4.5 Configuring time synchronization on an AS ................................................................................ 83
4.5.1 How to set time synchronization on an AS for SIMATIC mode .................................................. 83
4.5.2 How to set time synchronization on an AS for NTP mode.......................................................... 90
4.6 Configuring time synchronization for SIMATIC BATCH.............................................................. 92
4.6.1 Overview of configuration steps.................................................................................................. 92
4.6.2 How to set time synchronization on a BATCH station ................................................................ 92
4.6.3 How to set time synchronization on a BATCH/operator station.................................................. 94
4.7 Configuring time synchronization for SIMATIC Route Control.................................................... 95
4.7.1 Overview of configuration steps.................................................................................................. 95
4.7.2 How to set time synchronization on a Route Control station ...................................................... 95
4.7.3 How to set time synchronization on a route control/operator station.......................................... 97
4.8 How to set the time synchronization for SIMATIC BOX.............................................................. 98
4.9 How to set time synchronization on the engineering station..................................................... 100
4.10 Configuring redundant PCS 7 systems..................................................................................... 103
4.10.1 How to configure time synchronization of OS servers with redundant CP 1613 and an
external clock ............................................................................................................................ 103
4.10.2 How to configure time synchronization on a PCS 7 system with redundant bus system ......... 104
4.11 Protecting the network from undesired external synchronization ............................................. 105
4.11.1 Overview of necessary settings ................................................................................................ 105
4.12 Configuring the PCS 7 system with multiple time zones .......................................................... 106
4.13 Time synchronization of multiple systems with autonomous internal timers ............................ 107
A Appendix A ............................................................................................................................................ 109
A.1 Script "GetTimeFromPC" .......................................................................................................... 109
Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 111
Index...................................................................................................................................................... 115

Fundamentals 1
1.1 Using time synchronization in PCS 7
Introduction
Each PC has an internal hardware clock (RTC = Real Time Clock) that continues to run via
batteries when the PC is switched off. This clock has the precision of a quartz clock. Via
Internet (Network Time Protocol - NTPI) it can be compared with the time of an NTP server,
and thus with the time of an atomic clock, and in this manner it can be set regularly to the
exact time.
If a process cell is controlled only by a process computer, then time is not a problem:
● Messages are always specified in chronological sequence. Whether the specified times
correspond to real time when the messages are created is irrelevant. Unique allocation
based on a consecutive chronology is only necessary for troubleshooting.
● Project steps are executed in the configured sequence.

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Modern process cells however are comprised of a variety of components. Depending on the
complexity they consist of automation systems, servers, clients and distributed I/O.
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with precise timing. For this to occur an agreed time within the entire plant is required.

Fundamentals
Applications
Time synchronization in PCS 7 is necessary wherever highly-precise time is necessary for
planned processes or wherever uniformity of time must be ensured:
● Synchronization of processes
● Traceability, e.g. of faulty processes
● Documentation and archiving of time-critical sequences
If the specific system components do not have identical time, or if the sub-components are
located in different time zones, the time will be synchronized for the entire plant. This is the
only way to ensure trouble-free execution of all processes.
Below you will find a number of tasks for which time synchronization for PCS 7 is also
relevant within a time zone:
● Time stamp
● Batch data
● Redundancy compare
● Message processing in correct sequence
● Time-of-day interrupts and runtime meters
● Interpretation of causal relationships
● Authentication of a domain client

Fundamentals
Time synchronization
The PCS 7 process control system is operated with the "time synchronization" function to
synchronize the time-of-day for all the individual components. This even permits PCS 7
system configurations, for example, in which the automation system is in a different time
zone than the operator station. Times within a single time zone that do not match can also
be synchronized.
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Definition of time synchronization for PCS 7

Time synchronization means that all time-dependent PCS 7 components are supplied with
an identical date and an identical time by a time master.
Time synchronization enables the following:
● The precise interplay of all process control system components
● Analysis of the process data in a chronologically unique sequence
If an error occurs in synchronization, then an appropriate process control system message is
generated, e.g. "LAN-Sync: Time synchronization with PC "XXX" is disturbed".

Fundamentals
Synchronization options
The table below shows the PCS 7 components for which time synchronization is possible:
Station Time synchronization Description in chapter

Operator station • Via the terminal bus • "How to set time synchronization on an
• Via the plant bus OS in a domain with central time
master."
• "How to set time synchronization on an
OS in a work group with central time
master."
BATCH station • Via the operating system • "How to set time synchronization on a
BATCH station."
• "How to set time synchronization on a
BATCH/operator station."
Route Control Station • Via the operating system • "How to set time synchronization on a
Route Control station."
• "How to set time synchronization on a
Route Control station/operator station."
SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX • At integration in a • "How to set time synchronization for
PCS 7 plant SIMATIC BOX".
AS • Via the plant bus • "How to set time synchronization of the
AS
Domain controller • With a domain controller • "How to set time synchronization in a
as time master on the Windows domain with central time
terminal bus master."
• "How to set time synchronization in a
Windows domain without central time
master."
Note
This manual describes only time synchronization with PCS 7 V7.0 SP1. Contact Customer
Support if you wish to use V5-compatible mode.

Fundamentals
1.2 Time formats in PCS 7 plants
1.2.1 Possible time setting in PCS 7
UTC
As of V6.0 PCS 7 works exclusively with the coordinated world time (UTC = Universal Time
Coordinated). UTC is the international time basis that is specified by atomic clocks. UTC
does not take daylight saving time into account.
Change to local time

At runtime the plant operator for the operator station can change between display in UTC
and display in local time. The following table shows the difference between world time and
local time for a location:
Location / date Time zone Time

World time 03/01/2007 UTC 12:00:00
Local time Nuremberg 03/01/2007 MET = UTC +1h 13:00:00
Note
If time-dependent data of different time zones is displayed or processed on a PCS 7
component, then use UTC for display on the operator station as well.
Conversion daylight saving time / standard time

On the operator station you can display process data in local time, also including daylight
saving time and standard time. For local time in Central Europe for UTC in winter (MET) the
time difference plus 1 hour is calculated, in summer (MEDST) the time difference plus 2
hours is calculated. The following table shows the different daylight saving time and standard
time for a location:
Location / date Time zone Time

World time 05/01/2007 UTC 12:00:00
Local time Nuremberg 05/01/2007 MET = UTC +1h 14:00:00
MEDST = MET + 1h

Fundamentals
1.2.2 Changing to local time
Local time
UTC, coordinated world time refers to the zero meridian which runs through Greenwich near
London. East of the zero meridian one or more hours is added depending on the distance to
the world time measured in Greenwich. West of the zero meridian the hours are subtracted.
The following table shows several time zones and their time differences:
Location Time zone Zone time Time

Greenwich 0. Longitude UTC = UTC 12:00
coordinated world time
Berlin 15. Eastern longitude MET = UTC + 1h: 13:00
Central European Time
Moscow 45. Eastern longitude MSK = UTC + 3h: 15:00
Moscow Time
Tokyo 120. Eastern longitude JST = UTC + 9h: 21:00
Japan/Korea Standard
Time
Buenos 45. Western longitude No designation UTC – 3h: 9:00
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Daylight saving time / standard time

Several countries have introduced conversion of standard time (local time) to daylight saving
time for the summer months. In central Europe standard time differs by one hour, daylight
saving time differs by two hours from standardized world time UTC. The table below shows
the difference of standard time and daylight saving time in central Europe:
UTC CET standard time CEST daylight saving time

12:00 UTC + 1h = 13:00 UTC + 2h = 14:00

Fundamentals
How do I convert the operator station display to local time?

To convert the display of the operator station to local time, follow these steps:
1. In WinCC Explorer select the "[computer name]" object from the tree view.
The detailed window displays the associated computer.
2. Select the "[computer name]" object from the detailed window, and then select the
"Properties" command in the Edit menu.
The "Computer properties" dialog opens and the "General" tab is active.
3. Select the "Parameters" tab.
4. Select "The PLC is is set to coordinated universal time (UTC) (preferred setting)" check
box in the "PLC clock setting" group.

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5. In the "Time basis for time display in runtime" group; select the required time mode from
the drop-down list.
– If you want to set the time for migrated projects: "Time zone of the server (migrated
projects)"
– If you want to set the local time with daylight saving time and standard time: "Local
time zone"
– If you want to set UTC: Coordinated world time (UTC)"
The time zone is only important for display in process mode. Only UTC is used
internally; in archives, for example.
6. In the "Central date and time format" group, select the required format. This format setting
will affect how the date and time are displayed within the context of process control.
– Date in the configured format: "Configuration on the components"
This check box is pre-selected
– Date in accordance with ISO8601: "Force ISO8601 format on all components"
7. Click "OK".
The settings will be accepted.
See also
Converting to daylight saving time (Page 19)

Fundamentals
1.2.3 Converting to daylight saving time
Requirement
The desired time zone must be displayed on the operator station.
Procedure
To change the operator station to display daylight saving time and standard time, follow
these steps:
1. On the operator station select the command "Date and Time" in the menu "Start > Control
Panel".
2. Select the "Time Zone" tab.
Ensure that the time zone displayed in your list field is appropriate for your area
3. Select the check box "Automatically adjust clock for daylight saving changes".
4. Click "OK".

Fundamentals
All time information for the operator station will be output in the local time of the selected
time zone, including daylight saving time changes, and it will be converted at the correct
point in time.
Note
If you operate a plant over multiple time zones that takes daylight saving time and standard
time into account, use the uniform time UTC for display on the operator station as well. You
therefore have a uniform basis for process analysis at all plant units.
Note
You can configure the switch to daylight saving time or point in time for the switch for each
specific country. Since PCS 7 always works with UTC internally, these changes do not
influence the PCS 7 processes. If you have set the display of the operator station to the local
time of these countries, and have set automatic conversion of daylight saving time to
standard time, then the time conversion will also take place automatically in this case as
well.

Fundamentals
1.2.4 Checking the time
Methods for checking the time

The following possibilities are available for checking the time in the plant:
1. Use the "w32tm" operating system function to set the time difference to an additional
computer.
2. In the Graphics Designer you can create a diagnostics screen where the different servers
are represented with their times. Configure a text field for the server name for each
server. For each text field configure an I/O field; its value is supplied by the return value of
the "GetTimeFromPC" script. This script is available in the appendix of this
documentation.
Note
You can find more information about the w32tm command by entering "w32TM/?" in the
Windows Run dialog or under the following Internet address:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinID=42984
Checking time synchronization with w32/tm

When you enter the command
"w32tm/stripchart/computer:<destination>[/period:<time>]dataonly][/samples:<number>]",
you will see a diagram that displays the deviation (offset) of the computer currently in use to
the specified computer.
Command switches Meaning

computer:<destination> The computer used as the base for the deviation measurement.
period:<time> Time in seconds between updates. The default value is 2 seconds.
dataonly: Show only data and no graphics.
samples:<number> Stops sampling after specified number of time samples. If this value
is not specified, time samples are sampled as long as the key
combination "Ctrl-C" is pressed.

Fundamentals
Example: Check time synchronization

1. Select the menu command "Start > Settings > Accessories > Command Prompt."
2. Enter "w32tm/stripchart/computer:<DC1>" in the dialog.
You will see a diagram showing the deviation of DC1 to the computer currently in use.
Note
Note that restrictions can be configured on the operator stations. If you have configured
the situation that no input prompts are possible in runtime, then the w32tm function
cannot be executed. If you want to use this function you must first change the
configuration of the runtime in this case.

Fundamentals
1.2.5 Time levels for a PCS 7 plant (stratum)
Introduction
For time synchronization of a system one component synchronizes the next component by
forwarding a time message frame. As the forwarding of the time message frame itself takes
some time, time delays will occur nonetheless. Take this into consideration for the structure
of a plant. The following figure shows the structure of a plant with several domains:
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Definition stratum
Within a PCS 7 system a component, e.g. the OS server, gets the determining time from an
external clock and forwards this time to other components that will be synchronized. Each
computer that receives the time and/or forwards the time is designated as time server.
All time servers form a hierarchy with higher-level and lower-level time servers. Relative
position within this hierarchy is designated with a number; the "stratum". Multiple time
servers can be located within one stratum. In this case they receive the time message frame
at the same time.
Thus the stratum indicates the following:
● How far away the respective time server is from the time source
● Which time servers are located on the same time level
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The above example shows time synchronization with the following structure:
● The actual time source is an atomic clock, e.g. the atomic clock of the German Federal
Physical Technical Institute (Physicalisch-Technichen Bundesanstalt (PTB)) in
Braunschweig.
● The central SICLOCK plant clock receives the precise time from this atomic clock via the
DSF 77 reception service. Thus SICLOCK is located in stratum 1. SICLOCK forwards the
time to the domain controller 1 in stratum 2. This time server connected to the time
source is also referred to as a primary server.
● The primary server forwards the time to multiple domain controllers in stratum 3.
● The domain controllers synchronize the time of their own process units in stratum 4.

Fundamentals
Meaning of the strata for a PCS 7 plant

The higher the stratum, the greater the distance between the time servers in this stratum and
the original time source. Because forwarding the received time in the network also takes
time, the time of lower strata time servers is more precise than is the time of higher strata
time servers.
Consequently when planning a plant that will be synchronized, precisely consider which
hierarchy is practical for reception and forwarding of time.
Rules for planning a PCS 7 plant taking strata into account

Comply with the following rules when planning time synchronization to ensure that the time
deviation of the time master is not too high relative to the components in the lowest stratum:
● Use as few strata as possible.
● In most cases using a maximum of four strata is recommended.
● Use the same strata for the same structure elements.

Fundamentals
1.3 Time synchronization in PCS 7 - mode of operation
1.3.1 Master/slave principle for time synchronization
Introduction
One system component must be the clock for all other components so that all process
control system components work with an identical time. The PCS 7 component that functions
as clock is referred to as the time master. Components that receive the time are referred to
as time slaves.
Time master
The time master is responsible for distributing the time signal to the PCS 7 components (the
time slaves) that will be synchronized. The time master gets its time via one of the following
clocks:
● DCF 77 reception service
● GPS reception service
● SICLOCK TS/TM
● Domain controller
Usually you configure one of the following PCS 7 components as time master:
● OS server
● Central plant clock SICLOCK TM
SICLOCK TM is synchronized via a time signal, e.g. a SICLOCK GPS decoder or a
SICLOCK DCFRS receiver. SICLOCK TM synchronizes the stations via Industrial
Ethernet.
● Central plant clock SICLOCK TS
An OS server can be time master in two ways:
● Active time master
The active time master outputs the time message frames to the time slaves and to the
passive time masters.
● Passive time master
A passive time master takes over the function of the active time master if the active time
master should fail.

Fundamentals
Time slave
Time slaves are PCS 7 components that receive the time message frame from a time master
to set their internal clock. Usually you define the following PCS 7 components as time slave:
● OS clients
● Automation systems
Internal clocks as sources for the time maser

Use an internal clock as time source to ensure uniform time system wide. This time does not
have to agree with real UTC or with real local time. The table below shows which internal
clocks are possible as a source for the active time master:
Internal clocks Requirement Active time master

OS The real time is not important for the project. Operator station
Domain controller The computer to be synchronized belongs to a Domain controller
Windows 2000/2003 domain
External clocks as sources for the time master

Use an external clock as time source to ensure uniform system-wide time that agrees with
UTC or with local time. The table below shows which external clocks are possible as source
for the time master:
External clocks Requirement Active time master

DCF77RS COM interface OS server with SICLOCK TM/TS
GPSDEC COM interface OS server with SICLOCK TM/TS
SICLOCK TS/TM OS server
with DCF 77 or GPS Domain controller
NTP server Internet connection Domain controller

Fundamentals
Time master and time slave interaction

Time synchronization is a WinCC application that is operated as a master slave system.
Each operator station can be configured as time master with or without radio-controlled time
reception service. For acceptance of time from an external time source the time master is
synchronized with this time source in regular time intervals. The reference time for the
connected and appropriately configured components is then supplied by the synchronized
RTC (Real Time Clock).
In the following figure the OS server is time master for the plant. It obtains the precise time
via SICLOCK. The OS server synchronizes all time slaves with this time. OS clients and
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Time master and time slave interaction for redundancy

In a redundant system multiple OS time masters can be present.
In the figure below two OS servers are configured as time masters with connection to the
central plant clock SICLOCK. OS clients and automation systems are time slaves and
receive the time from the respective current time master.
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Fundamentals
When booting all time masters first check whether a time master is already active and
sending time message frames on the bus. The wait time until a time message frame must
arrive after booting is 4x the set synchronization interval. If a time master receives a time
message frame from a different time master then it becomes a time slave. If after the wait
time elapses a time message frame has not been received, then the time slave sends a time
message frame itself as time master.
Redundant time masters detect their function as time slave through the receipt of the time
message frame and then synchronize their clock to the received time. They then check the
cyclic receipt of time message frames from the active master with their clock in accordance
with the synchronization interval received in the time message frame. If three successive
time message frames fail, the first redundant master that notices the failure will start sending
the time message frames. This mechanism ensures that only one master sends time
message frames at any time.
All time slaves and redundant masters on the plant bus synchronize their internal clock with
the received time message frames.
The time is changed in the synchronization process, as follows:
● Deviation ± 5 s: Delay/accelerate the time
● Deviation > 5s: Immediate change (error: Data packets sent off prior to the change will
have more recent time stamps than those sent off later)
Note
Only OS servers that are connected on the plant bus can be redundant time masters.
Two communications processors, e.g. CP 443-1, are necessary for time synchronization of
redundant automation systems on the rack.
You will find more information in the following manuals:
● Process Control System PCS 7 V 7.0, High-availability process control systems
● Process Control System PCS 7 V7.0; Operator Station

Fundamentals
1.3.2 Network environment of a PCS 7 plant
Time synchronization in a domain

In a Windows domain the domain controller (DC) is the time master. The domain controller
receives the time via a SICLOCK connected to the COM interface, with connection to
GPSDEC or DCFRS.
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Synchronization in a domain is executed as follows:

● Time synchronization via terminal bus
The domain controller (DC) receives the time from the central SICLOCK plant clock and
synchronizes the terminal bus.
The OS servers receive the time via the terminal bus from the domain controller.
The OS clients receive their time from one of the connected OS servers.
● Time synchronization via plant bus
The plant bus and thus the connected automation systems are synchronized by the OS
server that first starts up in process mode. Thus it becomes the active time master.
Note
For highly precise synchronization of the plant bus you can connect a SICLOCK TM with
GPSDEC as time master on the plant bus. In this case all automation devices will be
synchronized by the SICLOCK TM.
Note
When the OS clients are to be located in the same stratum as the OS server, you can also
receive the time directly from the domain controller and be synchronized by it.

Fundamentals
Time synchronization in the work group

In a work group the OS server and the automation systems are jointly synchronized via an
external clock. The clock, for instance is SICLOCK, with connection to GPS DEC or
DCF77RS.
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Synchronization in a work group is executed as follows:

● Time synchronization via plant bus
The plant bus is synchronized via the central SICLOCK plant clock.
The OS servers receive the time from the SICLOCK via the plant bus. They become
passive time masters. If SICLOCK fails as clock, then an OS server becomes the active
time master.
The automation systems receive the time from SICLOCK.
● Time synchronization via terminal bus
The OS clients receive their time from an OS server. OS clients only receive the time
from those OS servers from which they also loaded the server data.
Note
For high-precision synchronization connect a SICLOCK TM with GPSDEC to the plant
bus and set all servers as master with the "Time synchronization" editor. Thus all
automation systems and all OS servers will be synchronized by the SICLOCK TM. If the
SICLOCK TM fails, then one of the servers will take over the function as active time
master. The OS clients will receive the time from one of the selected OS servers.

Fundamentals
Time synchronization on redundant (fault tolerant) busses

To prevent production standstill if the bus system fails, install the busses of a PCS 7 plant
redundantly. If one terminal bus fails communication via the redundant bus will remain intact.
Time synchronization is taken over by the domain controller. If the first domain controller
(PDC emulator) for time synchronization fails, then a different domain controller will
automatically take over time synchronization. In the failure period time synchronization is
based on Windows mechanisms.
Monitor the binary output of the SICLOCK TM so that failure of the SICLOCK TM is reported.
Additional information on assigning parameters of the binary output are provided in the
SICLOCK TM documentation.
Configure a message with priority "16" in the CFC for this binary output. More detailed
information on configuring the message is available in the documentation Process Control
System PCS 7, Operator Station.
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● SICLOCK supplies the exact time.
● The domain controller distributes the received time to the terminal bus.
● Time master is the operator station.
● WinCC actively obtains the time from the terminal bus.
● If SICLOCK fails, the time is taken over from the domain controller and distributed on the
terminal bus and plant bus.
● If the COM interface (and thus the connection from SICLOCK to the domain controller)
fails, then the terminal bus will receive the time from the domain controller. The plant bus
will continue to get the time from SICLOCK. Caution: The time of the terminal bus may
deviate from that of the plant bus in this case!

Fundamentals
Time synchronization on separate plant busses with one SICLOCK

If you synchronize two or more independent plant busses with one SICLOCK as time source,
then you must ensure that no other communication between the busses takes place in
addition to the handover of time signals. For this purpose use a switch with port lock
function, e.g. the SCALANCE X414-3E. If port lock is selected, bidirectional communication
is not possible. In this manner only the SIMATIC time message frame is transmitted on the
plant bus; no other data is transmitted on the plant bus.
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2
Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7
plant
2.1 Overview of recommended configurations
Introduction
Various techniques are possible for time synchronization. To avoid undesired results, the
structure of a plant with time synchronization requires careful planning. To facilitate the
planning of your plant use one of the following configurations. The following table shows the
four recommended configurations:
Plant type Recommend Configuration

ation
Time synchronization in a 1 Time synchronization with central time master
work group 2 Time synchronization without central time master
Time synchronization in a 3 Time synchronization with central time master
Windows domain 4 Time synchronization without central time master
Configuration of a PCS 7 plant in a work group

The following figure schematically shows a PCS 7 plant that is structured as work group:
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Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant
2.1 Overview of recommended configurations
Configuration of a PCS 7 plant in a domain

In a Windows domain the members of the domain are grouped together. The domain
controller manages the user rights of the domain members, among other things. The
following figure schematically shows a PCS 7 domain with two domain controllers (DC1 and
DC2):
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In Windows domains the configurations for time synchronization vary depending on the
hierarchy depth of the domain structure. Consequently recommendations 3 and 4 are again
differentiated according to different hierarchy depth. Configuration of time synchronization is
shown in the following sections:
- "Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows domain with a
hierarchy"
- "Configuration of time synchronization without central time master in a Windows domain
with multiple hierarchies"
Note
For high-precision time stamping we recommend using SICLOCK TM with DCF 77 or GPS
for the plant bus and the domain controller. If the SICLOCK TM fails, a uniform time is
ensured. The precision in this case no longer satisfies the requirements for high-precision
time stamping; the consistency of the time information however remains intact.
See also
Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows domain with a
hierarchy (Page 44)
Configuration of the time synchronization in a Windows domain with multiple hierarchies
(Page 46)

2.2 Configurations for time synchronization in a work group
2.2.1 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a work group
Configuration
The following figure schematically shows the recommended configuration of time
synchronization of a work group with central time master:
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Time master: Central plant clock SICLOCK TM/TS on the plant bus
● Time synchronization on the plant bus
– Time master
Time master is the SICLOCK TM/TS connected to the plant bus as central plant clock.
It sends a high-precision broadcast time signal on the plant bus.
– Time source
SICLOCK TM/TS synchronizes itself via an external clock, e,g, DFC 77 radio receiver
or a GPS receiver module.
– All AS's are configured as time slaves.
– The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative masters. If the SICLOCK no
longer sends a time signal, then an OS server becomes active time master and then
sends time signals itself on the plant bus, as a replacement.
● Time synchronization on the terminal bus
– The time signal received from the plant bus takes over WinCC time synchronization at
runtime of a PCS 7 project and sets the system time of the other OS servers.
– The OS clients are likewise configured as time slaves and receive their time signal
from the OS server.

Configuration steps
The following table shows the configuration steps that are necessary for the configuration
described above, and the chapters of this documentation where the steps are described:
Step Time Configuration steps Configuration instructions in chapter

synchronization
components
1 Clocks - connection, "Configuring SICLOCK"
installation, and parameter "Configuring DCF 77 reception
assignment service"
"Configuring GPS"
SICLOCK with
GPS or DCF77
2 Assigning parameters for AS as "How to set time synchronization on
time slaves the AS".
AS
3 CP Assigning parameters for CP for "How to set time synchronization on
the plant bus an AS".
4 Parameter assignment for an "How to set time synchronization on
OS server as cooperative an OS in a work group with central
OS server
master time master."
5 Parameter assignment for "How to set time synchronization on
redundant OS servers an OS in a work group with central
OS server
time master."
6 Parameter assignment for OS "How to set time synchronization on
clients an OS in a work group with central
time master."
OS clients

2.2.2 Configuration of time synchronization without central time master in a work group
Configuration
The following figure schematically shows the recommended configuration of a PCS 7 plant
with time synchronization in a work group without central time master:
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● Time master: OS server

– The OS server transmits the time message frame to the plant bus. The OS server is
configured as time master on these busses. Configure the OS clients as time slaves.
In this case they get their time signal from the OS server.
– All AS are configured as time slaves.

Configuration steps

synchronization
components
1 Assigning parameters for "How to set time synchronization on an AS".
all AS's as time slaves
AS
2 Parameter assignment for "How to set time synchronization on an OS
OS server OS servers as time in a work group without central time master."
master
3 Parameter assignment for "How to set time synchronization on an OS
OS clients in a work group without central time master."
OS clients
Note
This manual describes only time synchronization with PCS 7 V7.0 SP1. Contact Customer
Support if you wish to use V5-compatible mode.

2.3 Configuration for time synchronization in a Windows domain
2.3.1 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows

domain with a hierarchy
Configuration
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a Windows domain with central time master:
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Time master: Plant central clock SICLOCK TM/TS on the plant bus and on the domain
controller
– Active time master:
The time master is the domain controller (DC), which is configured as the master of
the overall structure and/or the PDC emulator (usually the first installed domain
controller).
– Time source
The domain controller receives the time via a serial cable from the central plant clock
SICLOCK TM/TS. The DCF 77 reception service that will be installed synchronizes
this domain controller with the central plant clock.
– All additional plant PCs automatically become time slaves of the domain controller due
to their membership in the domain (PDC emulator).

– The Windows time service, also known as W32Time, synchronizes the date and time
of all computers in a Windows domain. Since Windows internal time synchronization is
only synchronized every eight hours, the OS servers are additionally configured as
time slaves of the domain controller (PDC emulator) via the WinCC time
synchronization. PDC emulator is an operation master role of a PC. The PC with this
role synchronizes the members of the domain every 8 hours.
Note
You can find additional information about the Windows time service (W32Tm) at the
following addresses:
http://www.microsoft.com/germany/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver/technologies/f
eatured/ad/active-directory-betriebshandbuch-02.mspx
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– Passive time master

If the authenticated domain controller (PDC operation master) fails, another domain
controller automatically takes over the time synchronization of the network.
– The OS clients are configured as time slaves of the connected OS servers and receive
their time signal via the terminal bus.
– PCS 7 PCs that do not have WinCC time synchronization, for example BATCH PC or
engineering station, are synchronized via an additionally installed DCF 77 reception
service. As time master one of the domain controllers or an OS server is possible
here.
– Time master for the plant bus is the SICLOCK TM/TS connected to the plant bus as
central plant clock. It sends a high-precision broadcast time signal on the plant bus.
SICLOCK synchronizes itself via an external clock, e.g. DCF 77 receiver or a GPS
receiver module.
– The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative masters. If the AS no longer
sends a time signal then an OS server becomes time master and then sends time
signals itself on the plant bus, as a replacement.
– All AS's are configured as time slaves.
Note
You can learn about the procedure for configuring an authorized time server in
Windows Server 2003 in the corresponding Microsoft literature at the following
addresses:
German: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/de
English: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/EN-US

Configuration steps

synchronization
components
1 Clock - connection, • "Configuring SICLOCK"
installation, and parameter • "Configuring DCF 77 reception
assignment service"
• "Configuring GPS"
SICLOCK with
GPS or DCF77
2 Parameter assignment for See Microsoft literature
domain controller as time
master
DC
3 Parameter assignment for • "How to set time synchronization on
OS clients an OS in a domain with central time
master."
OS clients
4 Parameter assignment for • "How to set time synchronization on a
PCs without WinCC time BATCH station."
synchronization via DCF 77 • "How to set time synchronization on a
PC e.g. BATCH Route Control station."
• "How to set time synchronization on
the engineering station."
5 Parameter assignment for • "How to set time synchronization on
OS servers as cooperative an OS in a domain with central time
OS server time masters master."
6 Assigning parameters for AS • "How to set time synchronization on

as time slaves the AS".
AS

2.3.2 Configuration of time synchronization with central time master in a Windows

domain with a hierarchy
Configuration
The following figure schematically shows the recommended configuration of a PCS 7 plant
with time synchronization without central time master in a domain.
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● Time master: Domain controller (DC) with PDC emulator operation master role
– Time master
Time master is the domain controller with PDC emulator operation master role.
– Time source
The domain controller receives the time via the NTP time server, which in turn
receives the precise time via an DCF 77 receiver or GPS module.
– Passive time master
If the authenticating domain controller (PDC operation master) fails, another domain
controller automatically takes over the time synchronization within the network.
– Time slaves
All additional plant PCs are time slaves of the domain controller due to their
membership in the domain.
– PCS 7 PCs that do not have WinCC time synchronization, for example BATCH PC or
engineering station, are synchronized via an additionally installed DCF 77 reception
service. As time master one of the domain controllers or an OS server is possible
here.


– All AS's on the plant bus are configured as time slaves.
– The OS servers receive the time signal via the terminal bus from the authorized
domain controller (PDC operation master).
The OS servers on the plant bus are configured as cooperative masters. They switch
to "time master" mode when they no longer receive a time signal. All other OS servers
are time slaves.
Note
The procedure for configuring the domain controllers as time masters is described in
the appropriate Microsoft literature at the addresses:
German: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/de
English: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/EN-US
Configuration steps
Step Time synchronization Configuration steps Configuration instructions in

components chapter
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domain controller as time
master
DC
2 Parameter assignment for • "How to set time
PCs without WinCC time synchronization on a BATCH
synchronization via DCF 77 station."
• "How to set time
PC synchronization on a Route
Control station."
• "How to set time
synchronization on the
engineering station."
3 Parameter assignment for • "How to set time
OS servers as cooperative synchronization on an OS in a
time masters work group with central time
OS server master."
4 Assigning parameters for • "How to set time
AS as time slaves synchronization on the AS".
AS

2.3.3 Configuration of the time synchronization in a Windows domain with multiple

hierarchies
Sample configuration
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To avoid time jumps in a Windows domain with multiple hierarchies, comply with the
following rules when structuring the hierarchies:
1. In a domain with multiple hierarchies ensure that the same structures are found on the
same levels. Thus you will avoid undesired time differences. Additional information is
available in the sections "Time levels of a PCS 7 system" and "PCS 7 plant taking strata
into account".
2. Only form one hierarchy level under the root domain. If additional domains are necessary,
then arrange these domains on the same hierarchy level as the existing sub-domains.

Planning time synchronization 3
3.1 Selecting the time master
Plant structure with different time masters

For a time synchronous plant you need a time master to which the additional plant
components are synchronized. The following table shows which components serve as time
master:
Time master Possible time Bus Time master Forwards the time Conditions
sources forwards the time to... to ...
OS server - RTC Terminal bus OS clients -
- GPS Plant bus CP of the OS servers that are AS slaves -
- DCF 77 active time masters
SICLOCK TM / TS - GPS Terminal bus Domain controller Terminal bus with -
- DCF 77 OS clients
Plant bus OS server - -
AS slaves
Domain controller - GPS Terminal bus OS server OS clients -

- DCF 77 Plant bus AS
- NTP server SICLOCK TM AS
PC - PC time Parameter assignment as

- GPS as time master
- DCF 77
- NTP

Planning time synchronization
3.2 Time synchronization for existing plants
3.2 Time synchronization for existing plants
Criteria for time synchronization for existing plants

Compare the configuration of your existing plant with the configurations presented in this
documentation and configure the time synchronization according to the available
configuration.

Configuring time synchronization 4
4.1 Introduction
Components
To synchronize the time of your plant it is necessary to configure all nodes for the time
synchronization To do this configure the following components depending on configuration:
● Time receivers
You configure the external time receiver when you no longer synchronize the time with an
internal timer.
● Operator station
Configure the OS server(s) and the OS clients.
● Coupling modules
Configure the CPs for time synchronization.
● Automation system
You configure the CPU and the CPs CPs 443-1, 443-5 Extended of the AS
● Additional plant components
The following components should be included in the time synchronization as needed:
– SIMATIC BATCH
– SIMATIC Route Control
– SIMATIC BOX
– SIMATIC IT
– Engineering station

Configuring time synchronization
4.2 Configuring the time receiver
4.2.1 Configuring SICLOCK TM
Introduction
The central plant clock is the core piece for time synchronization of plants. It manages the
time centrally for the entire plant and synchronizes all other plant components via their
interfaces.
The following table shows which central plant clocks are offered by the SICLOCK system:
Central plant Ethernet Inputs Outputs GPS DCF 77

clock radio clock radio clock
SICLOCK TM RJ45 or ITP 2 x digital 8 x digital GPSDEC DCFRS
GPS1000 Industry version
SICLOCK TS RJ45 or ITP 1 x IRIG A+B 1 x IRIG A+B GPS1000 DCFRS
1 x digital 3 x digital Industry version
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Set the parameters as described in the SICLOCK documentation so that the SICLOCK
correctly synchronizes the time of your plant.

Configuration steps
The following table shows the configuration steps that are necessary to use the SICLOCK for
time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant:
Step Configuration steps

1 Wire GPS decoder with SICLOCK
2 Assign parameters to the GPS decoder
3 Assign parameters for the SICLOCK
4 Connect the SICLOCK to the PCS 7 plant
5 Configure the components depending on plant configuration and network topology
components
Configuration setting for a PCS 7 plant

The following is an example of the settings for a PCS 7 plant, whose AS is synchronized
using the SIMATIC mode.
Procedure for SIMATIC mode

Follow these steps to configure SICLOCK TM as clock for time synchronization of this plant:
1. Call the parameters of the SICLOCK TM.
2. Set the parameter 338/6A Ethernet to "On"
3. Select an unassigned IP address on your plant bus and configure the SICLOCK TM for it
at the 343/6A parameter.

Procedure for NTP mode

The NTP mode is exclusively used by CPU 416-3 PN/DP (6ES7416-3ER05-0AB0) and CPU
414-3 PN/DP (6ES7414-3EM05-0AB0). Use the SIMATIC mode for all other CPUs. Follow
these steps to configure SICLOCK TM as clock for the time synchronization of this plant:
1. Call the parameters of the SICLOCK TM.
2. Set the parameter 338/6A Ethernet to "On"
3. Select an unassigned IP address on your plant bus and configure the SICLOCK TM for it
at the 343/6A parameter.
4. For the 550/6F "SNTP-Server" parameter enter "any/unicast".
5. Set the synchronization type to "Master" in HW Config in the SIMATIC Manager, and set
a time interval of 10 seconds.
Note
The parameters of the SICLOCK TM are pre-set as standard as described above. If the
parameters have not been changed then the settings described above are not necessary.
In this case check whether the parameter settings are correct.
Please note the following:
• The complete configuration settings of the SICLOCK TM are provided in the
documentation of the SICLOCK TM.
• If you want to use a different central plant clock, set the parameters of this clock
according to the settings for the SICLOCK TM.
• The SICLOCK TM supports a maximum of 50 NTP requests per second.
Note
To activate the NTP server on SICLOCK TM/TS assign parameters for SICLOCK TM/TS
in addition to the normal network operation as follows:
1. In the parameter 343/6A "IP Source Addr." in the menu 6A assign the device an IP
address.
2. Set the parameters 344/6A "Subnet mask" and possibly 345/6A "Default gateway" in
the menu 6A in accordance with the IP network.
3. In the menu 6F set the parameter 550/6F "SNTP Server" = "any/unicast".
Note
A change of the parameters in the network menu 6A ...6F is only possible if network
operation of the device is temporarily switched off. First set the parameter 338/6A
"Ethernet" = off. After you have set the parameters, switch network operation on again
(parameter 338/6A "Ethernet" = on or synchronized).

4.2.2 Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows
Introduction
The DCF 77 signal of the Federal Institute in Mainflingen near Frankfurt sends the official
valid time for the Federal Republic of Germany per wireless signal. In order to receive this
wireless signal and to use it for time synchronization of your plant, connect a DCF 77
receiver and install the supplied "DCF77 Reception Service for Windows" software on a PC
or PC-based system.
The following figure shows the components of a DCF 77 receiver:
WinCC uses the system time specified by the received wireless signal.

Configuration steps
The following table shows the steps that are necessary for configuring the DCF 77 radio
clock.

1 Install the driver software for the DCF 77 radio clock
2 Activate the reception service
3 Connect the receiver cable
4 Align the antenna
5 Set initial commissioning
6 Set after initial commissioning
Structure of the SICLOCK DCF 77 radio clock

The SICLOCK DCF 77 wireless clock consists of the following components:
● An antenna head with or without antenna frame
● The supplied software for installation on the target system that will be synchronized
The DCF 77 receiver is located in the antenna head, its demodulated DCF 77 signal is fed
into the target system via industry standard RS232. The DCF 77 receiver is supplied with
power via this interface. You do not need an additional power supply on the receiver.
Installing and activating DSF 77 receivers

To install the software for the DCF 77 receiver, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the PC on.
2. Insert the diskette/CD with the driver software into the drive.
3. Start the SETUP.EXE file
4. Follow the installation instructions.
The DCF 77 receiver service is stored as an icon in the Control Panel. The DCF 77
reception service is started automatically when booting the system.
5. Activate the DCF 77 reception service in the Control Panel.
6. Connect the DCF 77 receiver cable to the selected COM port.

Align the antenna

To optimally align the receiver, proceed as follows:
1. Configure the receiver so that the control LED flashes every second.
2. Check that the receiver is on the side of the building facing Frankfurt.
Note
If you do not get clear reception then note the following rules:
• Maintain as great a distance as possible between the receiver and PC, monitors, laser
printers, motors, motorized drives, or similar sources of interference.
• Keep the receiver away from metal surfaces and steel-reinforced concrete.
Note
Additional instructions for connection and optimal alignment of the receiver are provided
in the operating instructions supplied with the DCF 77 receiver.
Set DCF 77 reception service for commissioning

To commission the DCF 77 reception service, proceed as follows:
1. In the menu "Start > Settings > Control Panel" select the command "DCF-77".

2. Enter the COM interface on which the external DFC 77 receiver is connected. Default:
COM2
3. Set the signal form prescribed by the card manufacturer.
Example: DCF77 demodulated
4. Select the following check boxes in the "Event Protocol" area:
– Time comparisons
– Each valid time message frame
– Changes in signal quality
Set DCF 77 reception service after commissioning

To set the DCF 77 reception service after commissioning, proceed as follows:
1. In the menu "Start > Settings > Control Panel" select the command "DCF-77".
2. Deselect the check boxes "Time comparisons" and "Each valid time message frame" in
the "Event Protocol" area:

4.2.3 Configuring GPS
Introduction
The DFC 77 radio clock signal is limited to a range of 800 km from Frankfurt am Main. In
regions where the DCF 77 radio signal is not received, use of a GPS receiver is
recommended. The GPS receiver determines the UTC via the satellite-based GPS system
(Global Positioning system). Due to the country-specific installation of Windows on the OS
the sent UTC is converted to the time valid in the respective country. For reception of the
precise time reception of the signal from one of the 24 satellites suffices. With the GPS
module the global use of SIMATIC PCS 7 is also possible with inter-plant time
synchronization.
The following figure shows the GPS receiver using GPSDEC or synchronizing the central
plant clock, SICLOCK TM.

Wiring
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The GPS satellite receiver is delivered with the "DCF77 reception service" software. The
following table shows the steps that are necessary for configuring the GPS.

1 Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows (see section "Configuring DCF 77
reception service for Windows")
2 Install the GPS driver software
3 Activate DCF 77 reception service
4 Plug in the receiver cable
5 Align receiver
Installing and activating GPS receivers

To receive the system time with radio precision from the GPS satellites, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the PC on.
2. Place the supplied driver diskette in the diskette drive.
3. Activate the DCF 77 reception service in the Control Panel.
4. Connect the GPS receiver cable to the SICLOCK TM (see "Wiring" about).

Align the GPS antenna

To optimally align the GPS receiver, proceed as follows:
1. Install the GPS antenna.
2. Align the antenna vertically to the sky.
With other angles the synchronization can fail temporarily because a satellite is not in the
reception window.
Note
Do not mount the antenna at locations that are in danger of lightning strike.
If not otherwise possible attach the antenna to the interior of high windows.
See also
Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows (Page 53)

4.3 Configuring the time synchronization with multiple buses/networks
4.3.1 Configuring time synchronization for separate plant buses with a single
SICLOCK TM/TS
Introduction
To ensure time synchronization also for separate plant networks, only the time message
frame of the SICLOCK TM/TS is forwarded on to the different plant busses. For this purpose
use a switch with port lock function, e.g. the SCALANCE X414-3E. The port lock function
suppresses the bidirectional communication between separate plant busses.
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To configure time synchronization for separate plant busses, proceed as follows:

1. Connect to a switch with port lock function
2. Assign parameters for the SICLOCK
Step sequence of the configuration: Connect SICLOCK TM/TS to a switch with port lock function
1. Assign separate ports to the plant busses in the switch configuration.
2. Select "enable lock" for the ports.
3. Assign a MAC address to the SICLOCK TM/TS.
4. Connect the SICLOCK TM/TS to the switch.
5. Assign parameters for the synchronization message frame of the SICLOCK TM/TS.
6. Check to ensure that only the SICLOCK TM/TS is shown in the forwarding table. If
additional entries are present wait until the ageing time of 40 seconds elapses. After this
period elapses the entries are deleted.
7. Connect the plant busses to the switch.
8. Check to ensure that only the SICLOCK TM/TS is shown in the forwarding table. If
addresses from the plant busses are displayed then correct the port configuration.

Assign parameters SICLOCK TM/TS in the SIMATIC mode

To assign a synchronization message frame in the SIMATIC mode to SICLOCK TM/TS,
configure the parameters as shown below:
Parameter Value
341/6A "Source addr. part 0" <MAC address>
342/6A "Source addr. part 1" <MAC address>
339/6A "LAN connection"
350/6B "Addr. 1 protocol" "Layer 2 - S5"
351/6B "Send addr. 1" "Each second"
353/6B "Addr. 1 dest. 0" "FFFFFF"
354/6B "Addr. 1 dest. 1" "FFFFFF"
338/6A "Ethernet" "On" or "synchronized"
4.3.2 Configuring for multiple plants with their own timer
Router
To ensure time synchronization for multiple plants with autonomous timer as well, the time
message frame should not be forwarded to other plants. For this block the port for the time
message frame. Additional information on blocking ports is provided in the documentation for
the router.

4.4 Configuring the time synchronization of the OS
4.4.1 Overview of configuration steps
Configuration steps
The following table shows the configuration steps that are necessary for configuring the time
synchronization on the operator station:
Step OS components Configuration steps

1 CP Configure the communication modules on the plant bus (CP1613,
CP1612, BCE/Softnet)
2 Configure the time synchronization of the OS server as active time
OS server master
3 Configure the time synchronization of the OS clients as time
slaves
OS clients

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● All operator stations must be installed in one domain.
● SICLOCK TM/TS is connected to the domain controller and plant bus.
● For the CP of the OS server the "Time tracking" option is selected in NetPro. The CP
saves the time of the external clock.
● The OS server is equipped with a CP 1613 (more than 8 AS or high-availability AS) or
BCE (up to 8 AS).
● All AS are configured as time slaves (exception: CPU 416-3 PN/DP, CPU 414-3 PN/DP)

Configuring the OS server for time synchronization

To configure time synchronization for the OS server, proceed as follows:
1. Open the OS server.
2. Select the "Time synchronization" editor from the tree view of WinCC Explorer.
3. In the shortcut menu select the command "Open".
The dialog box "Time Synchronization" opens.
4. Select the check box "Synchronization via terminal bus (slave)".

Thus all associated check boxes and text boxes are active.
5. Select the "Accept time from permanently defined computers".

6. In the "Computer 1" text box, enter the first domain controller (DC1) and enter the
redundant domain controller (DC2) in the "Computer 2" text box.
7. Select the check box "Synchronization via plant bus (master/slave)".
Thus all associated check boxes and drop-down list boxes are available for selection.
8. Select the check box "Display symbolic names of the access points". This will display the
communication modules of the OS server with symbolic names, if they are not available
on the ES.
9. Select the required CP from the "Access point 1" drop-down list box. The list shows all
devices installed on the computer or the symbolic names that are suitable for time
synchronization.
10.Select the "Master" check box.
11.If you are using a redundant CP, select the required CP for "Access point 2" and click the
check box "Master" (default setting).
This defines the OS server as time master.
12.Click "OK" to save your entries.

Configuring the OS client for time synchronization

The OS clients only have simple network cards that neither send nor receive time message
frames. They query the time from the OS server in cycles and set their time accordingly. OS
clients query the time only from those OS servers from which they loaded data.
To configure time synchronization for OS clients, proceed as follows:
1. Open the OS client.


Thus all associated check boxes and text boxes can be selected.
5. Select the "Use time from a connected WinCC server" check box.
6. Click "OK" to save your entries.
Execute these steps for every OS client that will be synchronized.
Configure the time-of-day mode of the CP 1613

To configure time-of-day mode for the CP 1613, proceed as follows:
1. Open SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the station that will be synchronized.
3. Open the configuration of the station.
4. Select the CP 1613 and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit" menu.
5. Open the "Options" tab and select the "Time-of-day mode" check box.
6. Click "OK".

Note
Comply with the following instructions for the time synchronization settings on the OS:
• We recommend assigning parameters to all OS servers as time master.
• If you have configured on an engineering station, select the check box "Use symbolic
names". If this check box is not selected, only those installed cards of the ES will be
displayed that are not naturally present on the OS. Symbolic names on the other hand
are converted in runtime on the OS.
• To synchronize the time via the plant bus, configure a device via "Access point 1". In
the following cases configure a second device via "Access point 2".
– If you want to use a redundant device.
– If you want to synchronize two plant busses via one "bridge".
– If you want to synchronize two plant busses as master concurrently.
Note
OS server in a domain
Before you set the time synchronization parameters for a PCS 7 system in a Windows
domain, create a detailed plan of your network structure. This plan must contain all the
relevant information for time synchronization:
• Which computer is the domain controller?
• Which computers belong to the domain and receive the time from the domain
controller?
• Which computers do not belong to the domain and where do they obtain their time
from?
• Which computers are time masters and which are time slaves?

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● All AS must be configured as time slaves.
● An NTP time server must be connected.
● The domain controller must be configured as the time master of the overall structure.


As time source use the NTP time server in this configuration instead of a central plant clock.
The NTP time server is a reliable time source with the DCF 77 reception module or GPS
receiver module. Time master is the domain controller. The parameter assignment of the
domain controller as time master is described in the Microsoft literature at the Internet
address: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/de
To assign parameters for the OS server additionally as time slaves of the domain controllers,
proceed as follows:
1. Open the editor "Time synchronization" in WinCC.
2. Select the "Synchronization via terminal bus (slave)" check box.

3. Select the "Accept time from permanently defined computer" check box and click the
domain controller "Computer 1" that is parameter assigned as time master.
4. For "Computer2" select an additional domain controller as passive time master if desired.
5. Select the "Synchronization via plant bus (master, slave)" check box.
6. Select the check box "Display symbolic names of the access points". This will display the
communication modules of the OS server with symbolic names, if they are not available
on the ES.
7. Select the CP under "Access point 1" for time synchronization parameters have been
assigned, and select the "Master" check box. If you use a redundant CP, select the
required CP for "Access point 2" and select the "Master" check box (default setting).

Configuring OS clients for time synchronization

To configure time synchronization for the OS clients, proceed as follows:

5. Select the "Use the time from a connected WinCC server" check box.

6. Click "OK".
Result
The coupling module will now receive and send time message frames. The OS servers are
cooperative time masters. If a CP1613 does not receive a time signal, WinCC time
synchronization switches to master mode. It will then send time signals for the failed time
master as replacement.
Note
The AS can only be synchronized if at least one OS server is activated.
Instructions for configuring the domain controller are described in the Microsoft literature:
"Configuring an authorized time server in Windows Server 2003" at the Internet Address
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/de
CAUTION
If a time time jump of more than 5 seconds takes place on the OS server in the UTC, then
the OS server configured as time master will no longer be used as time master. In addition
the I&C system message "Time synchronization has been permanently deactivated" will be
output.
Note that also after a restart this server is no longer defined as time master. Reconfigure
the OS server as time master and load the configuration on the OS server.

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● In the configuration console for the CP of the OS server the option "Time tracking" must
be selected.
● All AS are configured as time slaves (exception: CPU 416-3 PN/DP and CPU 414-3
PN/DP).
● The OS server is equipped with a CP1613 or with a BCE network card.


To synchronize the OS server, proceed as follows:

5. From the "Access point 1" drop-down list box select the CP for which you have clicked
time synchronization in the configuration console. The list shows all devices installed on
the computer that are suitable for time synchronization.
6. Select the "Master" option button.
7. If you use a redundant CP, select the required CP under "Access point 2",
9. Click "OK".

Configuring the OS client for time synchronization

To configure time synchronization for OS clients, proceed as follows for each OS client:

Thus all associated option buttons and text boxes are selected.
5. Select the option button "Accept time from a connected WinCC server".
6. Click "OK".

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Requirement
● OS server must be time master on the plant bus
● All AS must be configured as time slaves
● Restriction: CPU 416-3- PN/DP and CPU 414-3 PN/DP cannot be used in this
configuration (synchronization lacking).

Setting the terminal bus

To configure time synchronization for the terminal bus, proceed as follows:
1. Open the editor "Time synchronization" in WinCC Explorer.

3. Select the check box "Use the time from a specific computer" and enter the name of the
computer with the DCF/GPS receiver under "Computer 1".
5. Select the option button "Display symbolic names of the access points".

6. Select "CP1613" as access point 1 and click the "Master" check box.
7. Select "<none>" as access point 2.
8. Select "Every 5 minutes" for triggering the I&C system message.
9. Click "OK".
Result
The coupling module can now send and receive time messages. The OS servers are
cooperative time masters. If a CP1613 does not receive a time signal on the plant bus,
WinCC time synchronization switches to master mode. It will then send time signals for the
failed time master as replacement.
CAUTION
If a time jump of more than 5 seconds occurs, the computer defined as the time master
becomes a time slave. The message "Time synchronization has been permanently
switched to slave" is generated.
Note that also after a restart this computer is no longer defined as time master. Reconfigure
the computer as time master and load the configuration on the computer.
4.4.6 How to set the OS server for reception of time service via DCF77RS
Requirement
● In the Control Panel the COM interface must be set for the DCF 77 receiver.
● The extended FIFO setting must be switched off.
● The DCF 77 reception service must be installed, parameters must have been assigned,
and it must have been started.
You can find additional information about installing the DCF 77 reception service in the
section "Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows."

Procedure
To set the OS server for reception of the time service via DCF 77, proceed as follows:
4. Select the "Use time reception service" check box.


6. From the "Access point 1" list select the CP for which you have clicked time
synchronization in the configuration console.
Here all CP are displayed that are available in the OS server.
8. If you use a redundant CP, select the required CP for "Access point 2",
10.Click "OK".
See also
Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows (Page 53)

4.5 Configuring time synchronization on an AS
4.5.1 How to set time synchronization on an AS for SIMATIC mode
Requirement
● An AS with one of the CP 443-1, 443-5 Extended capable of time synchronization is
used.
● A CPU capable of time synchronization is used for the SIMATIC mode.
● Time master is an external time sender
Setting the CPU

To configure time synchronization for the CPU, proceed as follows:
1. Open the project in SIMATIC Manager.
3. Open the configuration of the hardware.
4. Select the CPU and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit" menu.
The "CPU Properties" dialog box opens.

5. Go to the "Diagnostics/Clock" tab.
6. In the "Clock" group select the following:

– For "Synchronization in the AS" select the synchronization mode, "As slave".
– For "Synchronization to MPI" select the synchronization type "None"
7. Click "OK".
Result
The AS is configured as time slave for time synchronization.

Setting CP 443-1 (Industrial Ethernet)

To configure time synchronization for the CP443-1, proceed as follows:
4. Select CP 443-1 and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit" menu.
5. Go to the "Time synchronization" tab and select the check box "Enable time-of-day
synchronization in SIMATIC mode".
Note
These settings are in the "Options" tab under "Switch on time synchronization" for older
CP443-1 (<EX11).
6. Click "OK".
If you have multiple stations repeat this procedure for each CP.
Result
The communications processor uses the SIMATIC mode for time synchronization.

Note for redundant systems

If in a SIMATIC H-station (high-availability process control systems) multiple CPs are present
that are connected to the same network, then time synchronization can only be switched on
for one of these CPs. The following table shows the possible arrangement:
Plant bus CPU 1/rack 1 CPU 2/rack 2

Plant bus 1 CP 1/1 Time synchronization CP 1/2 Time synchronization
enabled disabled
Plant bus 2 CP 1/2 Time synchronization CP 2/2 Time synchronization
disabled enabled
Setting CP 443-5 Extended (PROFIBUS DP)

To configure time synchronization for the CP443-5 Extended, proceed as follows:
4. Select CP 443-5 Extended and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit"
menu.

5. Go to the tab "Mode" and select the "DP master" option button.

6. Go to the "Options" tab and select the option button "From station to LAN" in the area
"Time synchronization" "Forward time message frames".
7. Click "OK".

Result
The time message frames of the time master will be forwarded to the AS on the plant bus.
Note
Please note the following:
• The CPUs 414-3 PN/DP (6ES7416-3ER05-0AB0) and 416-3 PN/DP (6ES7414-3EM05-
0AB0) can only be synchronized using the NTP mode. We recommend a SICLOCK TM
that supports a maximum of 50 NTP requests as external clock.
These CPUs can only be used in PCS 7 configurations with a plant bus and a terminal
bus (see section "How to set time synchronization on an AS for NTP mode").
• For all other CPUs we recommend that you continue to use the SIMATIC mode.
See also
How to set time synchronization on an AS for NTP mode (Page 90)

4.5.2 How to set time synchronization on an AS for NTP mode
Requirement
● A CPU 416-3 PN/DP or a CPU 414-3 PN/DP are used.
Setting the CPU

CPU 416-3 PN-IO and CPU 414-3 PN-IO have an on-board Ethernet port and are therefore
configured for NTP mode. To configure time synchronization for the CPU, proceed as
follows:
4. Select the CPU and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit" menu.
The "CPU Properties" dialog box opens.
5. Go to the "Diagnostics/Clock" tab.
6. In the "Clock" group select the following:

– Synchronization method "As master" and a time interval of "10 seconds" for "in AS"
synchronization
– Synchronization method "None" for "on MPI" synchronization
7. Click "OK".

Result
The AS is configured as time master for time synchronization.
Setting PN IO
To configure the PN IO interface for time synchronization, proceed as follows:
4. Select the PN IO interface and select the "Object Properties" command in the "Edit"
menu.
5. Open the "Time synchronization" tab and select the check box "Enable time-of-day
synchronization in NTP mode" in the "NTP Mode" area.
6. Enter the IP address of SICLOCK TM as the NTP server address.

7. Enter "10" as the activation interval (seconds).
8. Click "OK".
Result
The PN IO interface is used for time synchronization for the NTP mode.

4.6 Configuring time synchronization for SIMATIC BATCH
Configuration steps
Use SIMATIC BATCH to plan, control, and log batch processes. Time synchronization of the
complete plant is particularly important for these processes. SIMATIC BATCH runs alone or
together with the operator station on a PC. The following table shows which configuration
steps are necessary to synchronize the processes from SIMATIC BATCH:

1 Install DCF 77 client
2 Configure DCF 77 client
4.6.2 How to set time synchronization on a BATCH station
Introduction
If SIMATIC BATCH is running on a PCS 7 PC that does not have WinCC time
synchronization, this PC will be synchronized via the "DCF 77 Client" software to be
installed. You will find the DCF 77 client on the toolset DVD in the "Additional Products"
folder.
Requirement
● The DCF77 client must be installed.
Additional information on installing the DCF 77 installation client is available in the section
"Configuring DCF 77 reception service".

Procedure
To configure time synchronization on a SIMATIC BATCH station, proceed as follows:
1. Open the DCF 77 reception service from the menu "Start > Settings > Control Panel".
This opens the "DCF77 reception service" dialog box.

2. Under "Connection" select the server that is configured as time master.
3. Click "OK".
4.6.3 How to set time synchronization on a BATCH/operator station
Procedure
If SIMATIC BATCH is installed on the operator station, it will be synchronized via the WinCC
time synchronization.
See also
Configuring the time synchronization of the OS (Page 62)

4.7 Configuring time synchronization for SIMATIC Route Control
Configuration steps
Time synchronization of the complete plant is particularly important for SIMATIC Route
Control processes. SIMATIC Route Control runs alone or together with the operator station
on a PC. The following table shows which configuration steps are necessary to synchronize
the processes of SIMATIC Route Control:

1 Install DCF 77 client
2 Configure DCF 77 client
4.7.2 How to set time synchronization on a Route Control station
Introduction
If SIMATIC Route Control is running on a PCS 7 PC that does not have WinCC time
synchronization, this PC will be synchronized via the "DCF 77 Client" software to be
installed. You can find the "DCF 77 Client" software on the toolset DVD in the "Additional
Products" folder.
Requirement
● The DCF 77 client must be installed.
Additional information on installation of the DCF 77 client is provided in the section
"Configuring DCF 77 reception service.

Procedure
To configure time synchronization for the Route Control station, proceed as follows:

3. Click "OK".
4.7.3 How to set time synchronization on a route control/operator station.
Procedure
If SIMATIC Route Control is installed on the operator station, it will be synchronized via the
WinCC time synchronization. The procedure for this is described in the section "Configuring
time synchronization of the OS".
See also
Configuring the time synchronization of the OS (Page 62)

4.8 How to set the time synchronization for SIMATIC BOX
Introduction
A connected clock is not provided for PCS 7 Box as a standalone system and with swapped
out engineering. The time is only synchronized with WinCC from the PC clock. The following
procedure refers to the time synchronization of the SIMATIC BOX in the PCS 7 network.
Synchronize the time of the AS through the plant bus

You can synchronize the CPU in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station along with other network
nodes in the PCS 7 network via the plant bus using a central time master, such as SICLOCK
TM. The time master provides the time of day in cyclic intervals on the Industrial
Ethernet/PROFIBUS. For Industrial Ethernet only the ISO protocol is supported.
Requirement
● A time master such as SICLOCK TM must be integrated in the plant bus.
● The on-board Ethernet network interface of the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station must be
connected to the plant bus of the PCS 7 system. This interface card must be capable of
processing the time signal of the time master.
● WinAC must be installed.
● In HW Config, "As slave" must be set as the synchronization mode for the time
synchronization in the AS.
Procedure
To synchronize the time of the AS via the plant bus, proceed as follows:
1. In the menu "Start > SIMATIC > PC Based Control" select the command "WinAC time
synchronization".
For SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX 416 the dialog box "CPU 41x-2 PCI time synchronization" is
opened.
For SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX RTX the dialog box "WinLC time synchronization" is opened.
2. In the "Settings" group under "Source", click "CP".
3. Click "Select".
4. In the subsequently displayed "Set PG/PC Interface" dialog box, select the interface
connected to the plant bus under the "Interface Parameter Assignment in the PG/PC"
group.
5. Then, click "OK" to close the dialog box.
6. Click "OK" to confirm the displayed message.
7. Click "Start" to start the time synchronization.
8. Click "Close" to close the dialog box.

Synchronize the time of the OS through the plant bus

You can synchronize the CPU in the SIMATIC PCS 7 BOX station along with other network
nodes in the PCS 7 network via the plant bus using a central time master, such as SICLOCK
TM.
Requirement
● A time master such as SICLOCK TM must be integrated in the plant bus.
● The WinCC project on the ES in the PCS 7 network must be opened.
Procedure
To synchronize the time of the OS via the plant bus, proceed as follows:
1. Open the editor "Time synchronization" in WinCC.
2. Select the "Synchronization via the plant bus (master, slave)" check box.
3. Select the check box "Display symbolic names of the access points".
4. Under "Access point 1" select "<Softnet(1)>" via which the time will be synchronized on
the plant bus. Select the "Slave" option button because SICLOCK TM is time master.
5. Click "OK."

4.9 How to set time synchronization on the engineering station
Introduction
The PCS 7 Engineering Station does not have WinCC time synchronization. It is
synchronized via the "DCF 77 Client" software that also must be installed. Thus correct
logging of messages is ensured. If time synchronization via DCF 77 fails, the ES in a domain
still receives a time signal every 8 hours via a connected domain controller.
Requirement
● The "DCF 77 Client" software must be installed.
You can find additional information about installing the "DCF 77 Client" software under
"Configuring DCF 77 reception service for Windows."

Procedure
To synchronize the time on the engineering station, proceed as follows:

3. Click "OK".

4.10 Configuring redundant PCS 7 systems
4.10.1 How to configure time synchronization of OS servers with redundant CP 1613 and
an external clock
Introduction
The described configuration is based on redundant OS servers on a redundant plant bus.
Requirement
● Each of the two OS servers has two CP 1613.
● Timer is SICLOCK TM.
● WinCC is opened on one of the OS servers.
Procedure
To synchronize the time on a redundant OS with external clock, follow these steps:
1. In WinCC Explorer, select the menu command Editor > Time Synchronization > Open.
The "Time Synchronization" dialog box opens.
3. From the "Access point 1" list select the CP for which you have clicked time
synchronization in the configuration console. The list shows all installed devices that are
suitable for time synchronization.
This defines the OS server as time master.
5. For "Access point 2" select the required redundant CP and activate the "Master" option
button.
This specifies a redundant time synchronization which implements the connection to the
plant bus on failure of the first CP.
6. Click "OK" to save your entries.

4.10.2 How to configure time synchronization on a PCS 7 system with redundant bus
system
Configuration steps
The following table shows the configuration steps that are necessary to configure the time
synchronization for redundant buses:
Step Procedure See chapter

1 Assign parameters for the SICLOCK "Configuring SICLOCK TM"
2 Connect GPS to SICLOCK and configure "Configuring GPS"
3 Assign the DCF 77 reception service parameters on the "Configuring "DCF77 reception
domain controller service for Windows"
• Installing and configuring "DCF 77 reception service
for Windows"
• Port/interface: COM1 or COM2
• Time Base: Local Time
4 Connect SICLOCK to the plant bus depending on the "Network environment of a
selected configuration: PCS 7 system"
• Via Ethernet for high-availability redundant buses
• Via SCALANCE for separated plant buses
5 Configuring time synchronization in HW Config "How to set time
synchronization on an AS".
6 Assign parameters for OS servers with WinCC time "Configuring the time
synchronization synchronization of the OS"
7 Assign parameters for OS client with WinCC time "Configuring the time
synchronization synchronization of the OS"
The description of the required configuration steps is in the specified chapters.

4.11 Protecting the network from undesired external synchronization
4.11 Protecting the network from undesired external synchronization
4.11.1 Overview of necessary settings
Introduction
If you operate multiple plants in one corporate network, the plants should not receive any
time message frames from the corporate network.
Method
Connect the corporate network and the plants via a router. Configure the router in such a
manner that forwarding of time message frames is blocked.

4.12 Configuring the PCS 7 system with multiple time zones
4.12 Configuring the PCS 7 system with multiple time zones
Time zones
UTC, coordinated world time refers to the zero meridian which runs through Greenwich near
London. East of the zero meridian one or more hours is added depending on the distance of
the time zone to the world time measured in Greenwich. West of the zero meridian the
appropriate hours are subtracted. The following table shows the different time of the various
time zones:
Location Time zone Zone time Time

Greenwich 0. Longitude UTC = UTC 12:00
coordinated world time
Berlin 15. Eastern longitude MET = UTC + 1h: 13:00
Moscow 45. Eastern longitude MSK = UTC + 3h: 15:00
Moscow Time
Tokyo 120. Eastern longitude JST = UTC + 9h: 21:00
Japan/Korea Standard
Time
Buenos 45. Western longitude Without designation UTC – 3h: 9:00
Aires
Rules for worldwide systems

Because PCS 7 systems always work with UTC, their specific components can be
distributed globally. In order to safeguard the interplay of components, even over multiple
time zones, right from the start comply with the following:
● Use UTC as the common time basis in all systems. If all components of a system run with
UTC these components will also display the same time after time synchronization.
● Use the "Web Server" option to set up a computer as web server in each plant. In this
manner you can access the web servers of the plants with multiple web clients in the
corporate headquarters. You can convert the time display on the web client to the local
system time. Note however the resulting time difference.
● If you observe a plant in a different time zone on an OS, you can convert the time
displayed from UTC to the local system time in the control panel of the OS. Note however
the resulting time difference. Comply with the rules that prevent external synchronization.

4.13 Time synchronization of multiple systems with autonomous internal timers
4.13 Time synchronization of multiple systems with autonomous internal

timers
Note
If you synchronize multiple plants with only one timer only the time message frame should be
transmitted to the plants. For this purpose use a switch with port lock function, e.g. the
SCALANCE X414-3E. Connect the clocks and the plants to the switch. If port lock is
selected, bidirectional communication is not possible. In this manner only the SIMATIC time
message frame is transmitted on the plant bus; no other data is transmitted on the plant bus.
To find additional information, use the following links:
● http://www.siemens-edm.de/siclock.0.html
● http://siemens-edm.de/fileadmin/Application_Notes/App_Notes_0002.pdf

4.13 Time synchronization of multiple systems with autonomous internal timers

Appendix A A
A.1 Script "GetTimeFromPC"
Programming code "GetTimeFromPC"

Use the following script to allow time to be output within a diagnostic display in an I/O field:
//----------------------------------------------------------------------------
// This function reads time from a specified computer ("\\PcName").
// Don't forget that in string literals you must write it like"\\\\PcName".
//
// Result is a string of the format "dd:mm:yyyy hh:mm:ss.msc"
//
// Warning: If the specified computer is not reachable, the call to
// NetRemotetime hangs a few seconds and blocks scripting!
//----------------------------------------------------------------------------
BOOL GetTimeFromPC(const char* pszComputerName, char* pszResultBuffer, int
nResultBufferSize)
{
typedef struct _TIME_OF_DAY_INFO
{
DWORD time_elapsedt;
DWORD time_msecs;
DWORD time_hours;
DWORD time_mins;
DWORD time_secs;
DWORD time_hunds;
LONG time_timezone;
DWORD time_tinterval;
DWORD time_day;
DWORD time_month;
DWORD time_year;
DWORD time_weekday;
} TIME_OF_DAY_INFO;
WCHAR wszUncName[(MAX_COMPUTERNAME_LENGTH + 1) * 2];

DWORD dwResult = 0;
char szResult[100] = "";
TIME_OF_DAY_INFO* ptimeInfo = NULL;
#pragma code ("netapi32.dll");

DWORD NetRemotetime(LPWSTR UncServerName, LPBYTE *BufferPtr);
DWORD NetApiBufferFree(LPVOID Buffer);
#pragma code()
#pragma code ("kernel32.dll");

int MultiByteToWideChar(
UINT CodePage, // code page
DWORD dwFlags, // character-type options

Appendix A
A.1 Script "GetTimeFromPC"
LPCSTR lpMultiByteStr, // string to map

int cbMultiByte, // number of bytes in string
LPWSTR lpWideCharStr, // wide-character buffer
int cchWideChar // size of buffer
);
#pragma code()
memset(wszUncName, 0, sizeof(wszUncName));
MultiByteToWideChar(0, 0, pszComputerName, -1, wszUncName, MAX_COMPUTERNAME_LENGTH + 1);
dwResult = NetRemotetime(wszUncName, (LPBYTE*)&ptimeInfo);
if(0 == dwResult)
sprintf(szResult, "%02d.%02d.%04d %02d:%02d:%02d.%03d", ptimeInfo->time_day,
ptimeInfo->time_month, ptimeInfo->time_year, ptimeInfo->time_hours, ptimeInfo->time_mins,
ptimeInfo->time_secs, ptimeInfo->time_hunds * 10);
else
sprintf(szResult, "<error: %d>", dwResult);
if(nResultBufferSize > strlen(szResult))

strcpy(pszResultBuffer, szResult);
else
dwResult = 1; // buffer too small
if(ptimeInfo != NULL)
NetApiBufferFree(ptimeInfo);
return (dwResult == 0);

}

Glossary
Active time master

The active time master sends the time signal to the time slaves and to the passive time
masters.
CEDST
Central European Daylight Saving Time
Central plant clock

An central plant clock receives a time signal from an external clock and forwards it to the
terminal bus or the plant bus.
CET
Clock, external
External clocks synchronize a plant with the aid of externally received time signals, e.g. the
radio signal DCF77 or the satellite based GPS signal.
Cooperative time master

A cooperative time master takes over the role of time master only when it no longer receives
time signals from the active time master.
DCF77
Radio reception of the atomic clock in Braunschweig for operation in central Europe
Domain controller
A domain controller is a server that regulates and manages the authentication and
authorization of the computers and users.
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time

Glossary
GPS
Global Positioning System
Local time
The local time is actual time in the respective time zone.
Passive time master

A passive time master takes over the function of the active time master if the active time
master should fail.
RTC (Real Clock Time, hardware clock)

RTC is the internal, battery-operated clock of a PC. This clock continues to run even if the
PC is switched off and it has the precision of a quartz clock.
Stratum, strata
A stratum is a hierarchy level within a structure of time servers. The stratum indicates the
following with a number:
● The distance from the time source
● Which time servers are located on the same hierarchy level
Time master
The time master is responsible for distributing the time signal within time synchronization. It
forwards the time signal to the PCS7 components that have been configured as time slaves.
The following time master types exist:
● Active time master
● Cooperative time master
● Passive time master
Time server
A time server is a server that receives a time synchronization time and/or forwards it.
Time slave
The time slaves are PCS 7 components that receive time signals from the time master and
thus set their own clock.

Glossary
Time synchronization
With time synchronization data and time of all time-dependent components are unified by a
time master.
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)

UTC is a time basis specified by atomic clocks. It does not take daylight saving time into
account.

Glossary

Index
Configurations
Recommended, 35
A Configuring
AS, 83
Activating
AS for NTP mode, 90
DCF 77 receivers, 54
Engineering system, 101
GPS receiver, 58
Multiple plants with an autonomous timer, 61
Aligning
OS Client, 66
Antenna DCF 77, 55
OS client in work group with central time master, 77
GPS antenna, 59
OS in work group with central time master, 75
Antenna DCF 77
OS server in domain, 64
Aligning, 55
PN IO, 91
Applications
Redundant bus, 104
Time synchronization, 11
Redundant OS servers with external timer, 103
AS
Route Control, 96
Configuring, 83
Route Control/operator station, 97
AS for NTP mode
Separate plant busses with SICLOCK TM/TS, 60
Configuring, 90
SIMATIC BATCH, 93
Avoiding
SIMATIC BATCH/operator station, 94
External synchronization, 105
SIMATIC BOX, 98
Configuring for reception of time service
OS server, 81
B
Bus, redundant
Configuring, 104 D
Daylight saving time, 15
Setting on OS, 19
C
DCF 77 receivers, 53
checking Activating, 54
Time, 21 Installing, 54
Clocks DCF 77 reception service
External, 27 Set for commissioning, 55
Internal, 27 Setting, 56
Commissioning Definition
Setting the DCF 77 reception service, 55 Stratum, 24
Configuration Time synchronization, 13
Domain, 36 Documentation
Domain with central time master, 41 Organization, 3
Domains with multiple hierarchies, 46 Purpose, 3
Time synchronization without central time Target group, 4
master, 44
Work group, 35
Work group with central time master, 37
Work group without central time master, 39

Index
Domain N
Configuration, 36
NTP mode
SICLOCK, 52
Domain with central time master
Configuration, 41
Domains with multiple hierarchies
O
Configuration, 46
Organization
Documentation, 3
E OS
Converting to daylight saving time, 19
Engineering system
Converting to local time, 17
Configuring, 101
OS Client
External
Configuring, 66
Clocks, 27
OS client in work group with central time master
External synchronization
Configuring, 77
Avoiding, 105
OS in work group with central time master
Configuring, 75
OS server
G
Configuring for reception of time service, 81
GPS antenna OS server in domain
Aligning, 59 Configuring, 64
GPS receiver
Activating, 58
Installing, 58 P
PCS 7 plant
Structure, 23
I
Plant busses, separated
Installing Time synchronization, 33
DCF 77 receivers, 54 plants with autonomous internal clocks
GPS receiver, 58 Synchronizing, 107
Internal PN IO
Clocks, 27 Configuring, 91
Purpose
Documentation, 3
L
Local time, 15, 16
R
Redundancy, 104
M Time synchronization, 28, 32
Redundant OS servers with external timer
Multiple plants with an autonomous timer
Configuring, 103
Configuring, 61
Route Control
Configuring, 96
Route Control/operator station
Configuring, 97
Rules
Structure - PCS 7 plant, 25
Systems over multiple time zones, 106

Index
S T
Script "GetTimeFromPC", 109 Target group
Selection Documentation, 4
Time master, 47 time
Separate plant busses Checking, 21
Configuring with SICLOCK TM/TS, 60 Time master, 26
Setting Selection, 47
Local time on the OS, 17 Time slave, 27
Setting the DCF 77 reception service, 56 Time synchronization
SICLOCK Applications, 11
NTP mode, 52 Definition, 13
SIMATIC mode, 51 in domain, 30
SICLOCK GPS, 57 in the work group, 31
Wiring, 58 On separated plant busses, 33
SICLOCK TM, 50 Redundancy, 28, 32
SIMATIC BATCH V5, 14
Configuring, 93 Time synchronization without central time master
SIMATIC BATCH/operator station Configuration, 44
Configuring, 94
SIMATIC BOX
Configuring, 98 V
SIMATIC mode
V5
SICLOCK, 51
Skills, required, 4
Validity, 4
Standard time, 15
Stratum
Definition, 24
W
Structure
PCS 7 plant, 23 Wiring
Structure - PCS 7 plant SICLOCK GPS, 58
Rules, 25 Work group
Synchronizing Configuration, 35
Synchronizing multiple systems with autonomous Time synchronization, 31
internal clocks, 107 Work group with central time master
Systems over multiple time zones Configuration, 37
Rules, 106 Work group without central time master
Configuration, 39


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Preface

SIMATIC PCS 7 time synchronization

Configurations for time

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Purpose of this documentation

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1.2.1 Possible time setting in PCS 7

Change to local time

Location / date Time zone Time

Conversion daylight saving time / standard time

Location / date Time zone Time

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1.2.2 Changing to local time

Location Time zone Zone time Time

Daylight saving time / standard time

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1.2.3 Converting to daylight saving time

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Methods for checking the time

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Command switches Meaning

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