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ibaPADU-S-IT-16 Manual
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DCF77
The ibaPADU-S-IT-16 internal system time can be synchronized on an external DCF77-
clock. The DCF77 signal is fed in via any of the digital input channels.
Figure 17: Setting the time by using DCF77 signal
1. Access the ibaPADU-S-system Website via the browser.
2. Choose the
“time“ tab.
3. Choose
“Obtain system time from external signal“
4. Then, make the following settings:
 “Input Channel“
Channel number of the ibaPADU-S-IT-16 digital input channel to which the time
signal is connected.
 “clock polarity“
Choose the value of the digital input signal that corresponds to the active state.
 “clock format“
Default
„DCF77“
 “offset from UTC (minutes)“
Enter the time difference between the DCF clock and the UTC in minutes.
 “additional offset for DST (minutes)“
Enter the additional daylight saving time offset of the DCF77 clock in minutes.
5. Apply the settings by clicking on <Set Method>.
Figure 18: Time settings
Under
“signal quality“, you can see if the signal quality is sufficient. Faulty bits and correct
bits are counted. You can use this display as help for positioning and installing the DCF77
receiver.