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save the new Cyclone name or “Cancel” to exit without saving a new Cyclone name. This name
will be displayed on the Cyclone’s home screen if the Cyclone is configured to do so.
4.2.3.2
Configure Time Settings (Cyclone Time / Real Time Clock)
The Cyclone is equipped with a Real Time Clock (RTC) module designed to keep accurate timing
even when the Cyclone is turned off. The Date & Time are displayed on the home screen.
This menu presents options that allow the user to configure the Cyclone’s various date/time/
timezone settings, including formatting options.
4.2.3.2.1 Set Timezone
Allows you to set the timezone offset, in hours +/-, from GMT time
4.2.3.2.2 Update Time from Internet
Connects to an SNTP server, fetches the current time, and saves it to the Cyclone. When executed
it displays a message that this can freeze the Cyclone for up to 3 minutes – This is due to an
invalid ARP response due to a bad gateway configuration. Proper configuration will ensure the
problem is resolved. If the network connection is not configured/connected this displays a
message that the time failed to update. If it is successful no message is displayed.
4.2.3.2.3 Set Time-Date Display
Allows you set the Cyclone’s Time-Date Display to one of the following configurations:
1. Display Date Only
2. Display Time Only
3. Display Date and Time
4.2.3.2.4 Set Date Formatting
Allows you to select how the date is displayed. The options are:
1. YYYY-MM-DD
2. MM-DD-YYYY
3. DD-MM-YYYY
4. MM/DD/YYYY
4.2.3.2.5 Set Time Formatting
Allows you to select how the time is displayed. The options are:
1. HH:MM (24-hour)
2. HH:MM (AM/PM)
3. HH:MM:SS (24-hour)
4. HH:MM:SS (AM/PM)
4.2.3.3
Configure Screen
This menu presents options that allow the user to adjust or customize the Cyclone’s LCD
touchscreen display in various ways.
4.2.3.3.1 Change Screen Brightness
Allows the user to adjust the brightness of the LCD touchscreen. The “Increase” and “Decrease”
buttons will raise or lower the brightness level, respectively, in increments of 10%. Brightness can
be adjusted from between 100% - 10%. Press “Done” to exit.
4.2.3.3.2 Calibrate Screen
Allows the user to click on specified points on the LCD touchscreen in order to calibrate the
