PCS7 Time Sychronization

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synchronization 6
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Table of contents
1 Security information.............................................................................................................................. 7
2 Preface ................................................................................................................................................... 9
3 Basics .................................................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Using time synchronization in PCS 7 ................................................................................... 13
3.2 Time synchronization options for PCS 7 components .......................................................... 15
3.3 Time displayed in PCS 7...................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Time synchronization in distributed PCS 7 plants ................................................................ 17
3.5 Central plant clock ............................................................................................................. 20
3.6 Time levels of a PCS 7 plant (stratum)................................................................................. 21
3.7 Operating principle of time synchronization in PCS 7 .......................................................... 24
3.7.1 Time sources for a PCS 7 plant............................................................................................ 24
3.7.2 Time master, time slave, and cooperative time master ........................................................ 25
3.7.3 Legend for figures used in this documentation ................................................................... 26
3.7.4 Example of the time synchronization sequence .................................................................. 27
3.8 Network environment of a PCS 7 plant ............................................................................... 30
3.8.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 30
3.8.2 Network environment within a domain .............................................................................. 30
3.8.3 Network environment within a work group......................................................................... 31
3.8.4 Network environment in redundant, high availability networks........................................... 32
3.8.5 Network environment on separate networks with one central plant clock ........................... 34
4 Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant ................................................................... 37
4.1 Overview of recommended configurations ......................................................................... 37
4.2 Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7 .............................................................................. 38
4.3 Configurations for time synchronization in a work group..................................................... 39
4.3.1 Configuration in a work group with central time master...................................................... 39
4.3.2 Configuration in a work group without central time master................................................. 41
4.4 Configuration for time synchronization in a Windows domain ............................................. 43
4.4.1 Configuration in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central time master ................... 43
4.4.2 Configuration in a Windows domain with a hierarchy without central time master .............. 45
4.4.3 Configuration in a Windows domain with multiple hierarchies ............................................ 47
5 Planning time synchronization ............................................................................................................ 49
5.1 Selecting the time master .................................................................................................. 49
5.2 Selecting the central plant clock ......................................................................................... 50
5.3 Time synchronization and high-precision time stamping for PROFINET IO fieldbus ............... 52
6 Configuring time synchronization ...................................................................................................... 55
6.1 Introduction....................................................................................................................... 55

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6.2 Overview of configuration steps, depending on the configuration ....................................... 57

6.2.1 Time synchronization in a work group ................................................................................ 57
6.2.1.1 Time synchronization in a work group with central time master .......................................... 57
6.2.1.2 Time synchronization in a work group without central time master..................................... 59
6.2.2 Time synchronization in a Windows domain ....................................................................... 60
6.2.2.1 Time synchronization in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central time master........ 60
6.2.2.2 Time synchronization in a Windows domain with a hierarchy without central time master..... 62
6.3 Commissioning a central plant clock................................................................................... 64
6.3.1 Commissioning the SICLOCK timers.................................................................................... 64
6.3.2 Commissioning the Buerk timers ........................................................................................ 68
6.3.3 Commissioning GPS receivers for SICLOCK timers ............................................................... 72
6.3.4 Commissioning the DCF 77 receiver for SICLOCK timers ...................................................... 74
6.4 Configuring the time synchronization for PC stations with OS ............................................. 76
6.4.1 How to assign parameters for a CP 1623 / CP 1628 communications processor.................... 76
6.4.2 Setting the time displayed.................................................................................................. 77
6.4.2.1 How to configure the operator station display..................................................................... 77
6.4.2.2 How to convert the local time zone and daylight saving time parameters ............................ 79
6.4.3 Parameter assignment for an OS server in a work group...................................................... 81
6.4.3.1 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a work group with central time master .......... 81
6.4.3.2 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a work group without central time master..... 83
6.4.4 Parameter assignment for an OS server in a Windows domain............................................. 85
6.4.4.1 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with
central time master............................................................................................................ 85
6.4.4.2 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a Windows domain with a hierarchy without
central time master............................................................................................................ 88
6.4.5 How to assign parameters for an OS client ......................................................................... 91
6.5 Configuring time synchronization for a PC station without OS in a work group .................... 92
6.5.1 Overview of configuration steps ......................................................................................... 92
6.5.1.1 How to synchronize PC stations without OS using the NTP mode ........................................ 92
6.5.1.2 Configuration of a Windows based NTP server .................................................................... 94
6.6 Configuring time synchronization on an AS ........................................................................ 96
6.6.1 Time synchronization with central plant clock and S7-400 modules .................................... 96
6.6.2 Configuration 1.................................................................................................................. 97
6.6.2.1 Explanations for configuration 1......................................................................................... 97
6.6.2.2 How to configure configuration 1 ....................................................................................... 98
6.6.3 Configuration 2................................................................................................................ 100
6.6.3.1 Explanations for configuration 2....................................................................................... 100
6.6.3.2 How to configure configuration 2 ..................................................................................... 101
6.7 Configuring the time synchronization for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX ....................................... 103
6.7.1 Overview of time synchronization for SIMATC PCS 7 AS RTX .............................................. 103
6.7.2 How to set the time synchronization source...................................................................... 104
6.7.3 How to configure the time synchronization for the AS....................................................... 105
6.8 Configuring time synchronization with multiple networks................................................. 106
6.8.1 Configuring time synchronization for separate networks using a central clock ................... 106
6.8.2 How to configure SCALANCE X414-3E for separation of time frames ................................. 107
6.9 Configuring redundant PCS 7 systems............................................................................... 109
6.9.1 How to configure time synchronization of OS servers with a redundant communication
module and external clock ............................................................................................... 109

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6.9.2 How to configure time synchronization on a PCS 7 system with redundant bus system ...... 109
6.10 Configuring the time synchronization of the domain controllers (DC) ................................ 111
6.10.1 How to configure time synchronization of the domain controller....................................... 111
7 Checking the time synchronization ................................................................................................... 113
7.1 How to check the time on the PC stations ......................................................................... 113
7.2 How to check the time on an OS server with CP 1623 / CP 1628........................................ 115
7.3 How to configure the status check of the time master role of the OS server ...................... 116
Glossary ............................................................................................................................................. 117
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 121

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Preface 2
Purpose of this documentation
The time synchronization documentation provides support for the configuration and
commissioning of the "time synchronization" function in a PCS 7 plant.
The documentation provides information about the following topics:
• Time synchronization in a PCS 7 plant
• Planning time synchronization in a PCS 7 plant
• Configuring time synchronization for a PCS 7 plant
Note
You can find information on high-precision time stamping in the function manual PCS 7
Process Control System; High-precision time stamping.
Structure
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
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 cus‐ • "Fundamentals"
tomers on implementing the "time synchroni‐ • "Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7
zation" function in a PCS 7 plant.
plant"
• "Planning time synchronization"
Planning The system planner uses the information in • "Fundamentals"
the documentation for optimal set up and the • "Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7
components necessary in this regard for plan‐
plant"
ning a PCS 7 plant with the "time synchroniza‐
tion function". • "Planning time synchronization"
Configuration The configuration engineer is provided with • "Configuring time synchronization"
exact instructions relative to the "time synchro‐
nization" function; these instructions show
the specific steps that are necessary to adjust
the time synchronization at all relevant points.

Preface
Options for accessing PCS 7 documentation

The documentation required for PCS 7 includes the following types:
• PCS 7 Readme
The readme file is available in two versions:
– PCS 7 Readme (offline)
This version is installed by PCS 7 Setup. The file only contains general information and
links to documents on the Internet.
– PCS 7 Readme (online)
This version contains all information on the installation and use of PCS 7 in the format
which is already familiar to you. The file is only available on the Internet to keep it always
up-to-date.
Note
The information provided in the PCS 7 Readme (online) on the Internet takes precedence
over all other PCS 7 documentation. Refer PCS 7 Readme (Online) (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/cn/en/view/109801032).
Read this PCS 7 Readme carefully, because it contains important information and
amendments on PCS 7.
• PUD Manager
The "PUD Manager" an innovative tool to access documentation, comes with SIMATIC PCS 7.
Some of the highlights:
– Customize the documentation set according to your needs.
– Efficient search engine to access your information.
For more information on PUD Manager, refer Process Control System PCS 7; PUD Manager
Online Help.
• Technical Information and Solutions
For important technical information and solutions, refer to SIMATIC PCS 7 Overview (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/63481413).
• PCS 7 System Documentation
System documentation contains information that covers several products, such as
configuration manuals and Getting Started manuals. This documentation serves as a
guideline for the overall system and explains the interaction between the individual
hardware and software components.
• PCS 7 Product Documentation
Product documentation contains information about special hardware and software
components. The individual documents provide detailed information on the specific
component.
Full versions of the documentation are available from the "Technical Documentation SIMATIC
PCS 7" website: www.siemens.com/pcs7-documentation (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109801081).
You can find additional information in the product overview Process Control System PCS 7; PCS 7
- Documentation; Section "Options for accessing the documentation".

Preface
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 a domain structure: Knowledge of the Windows administration
Conventions
In this documentation, the names of elements in the software user interfaces are specified in the
language of this documentation. If you have installed a multi-language package for the
operating system, some of the designations will be be displayed in the basic operating system
language even after you change the language and will, therefore, differ from the designations
used in the documentation.
Changes compared to the previous version

Below, you can find an overview of the most important changes in the documentation compared
to the previous version.
New as of PCS 7 V9.1 SP1
• Support for Buerk timer 4128S
See also
Time synchronization and high-precision time stamping for PROFINET IO fieldbus (Page 52)

Preface

Basics 3
3.1 Using time synchronization in PCS 7
Introduction
Plants in which Process Control Systems are used contain numerous components that exchange
data. Most plants require time synchronization for controlling processes and information. There
are additional requirements in terms of the documentation of event sequences.
If the timing of components in the overall system is not synchronized, these tasks can only be
supported by the internal clock of the individual components.
Components that are equipped with an internal hardware clock (RTC = Real Time Clock) include:
• Domain servers
• Servers
• Clients
• PC stations
• Automation systems
• I/O
• Sensors
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3.1 Using time synchronization in PCS 7
Time synchronization
Time synchronization means that one system component (time master) provides a precise time
for all the other components (time slaves). The time information (date and time) can either be
distributed by the time master, or be requested by the time slaves. This time information must
be evaluated within the system by all components for the overall task.
Time synchronization applications

The list below contains various examples of aspects requiring time synchronization of all
components within the process automation:
• Synchronizing processes
• Controlling complex sequences
• Logging and documenting sequences
• Validating processes
• Analyzing processes
• Analyzing the causes and effects of events
PCS 7 functions
The following list contains some of the key PCS 7 functions for which time synchronization is
absolutely necessary:
• Interpretation of causal relationships
• Message processing in correct sequence
• Time stamp
• Time-of-day interrupts
• Runtime meter
• Redundancy synchronization
• Batch monitoring
• Authentication of a domain client

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3.2 Time synchronization options for PCS 7 components
3.2 Time synchronization options for PCS 7 components
Time synchronization for PCS 7 components

The table below shows the PCS 7 components for which time synchronization is possible:
Station Time For more information, refer to the section ...

synchronization
Operator station • Via the terminal "Configuring the time synchronization for PC stations
bus with OS (Page 76)"
• Via the plant bus
PC stations without OS Via the operating sys‐ "How to synchronize PC stations without OS using
• Engineering station tem the NTP mode (Page 92)"
• SIMATIC BATCH station

• SIMATIC Route Con‐
trol station
• Process Historian
• Information Server
• SIMATIC IT
AS Via the plant bus "Configuring time synchronization on an AS
(Page 96)"
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX When integrated in a "Configuring the time synchronization for SIMATIC
PCS 7 plant PCS 7 AS RTX (Page 103)"
Domain controller With a domain con‐ "Configuring the time synchronization of the domain
troller as time master controllers (DC) (Page 111)"
on the terminal bus

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3.3 Time displayed in PCS 7
3.3 Time displayed in PCS 7
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is an international time basis based on the precision of atomic
clocks. UTC refers to the Greenwich prime meridian near London.
UTC does not take daylight saving time into account.
Local time
East of the prime meridian, one or more hours is added to the universal time measured in
Greenwich, depending on the distance in question. West of the prime meridian, the hours are
subtracted.
The following table shows some examples of time zones and their time differences in relation to
UTC:
Location Time zone Zone time Time

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

A number of countries have introduced a change from standard time (local time) to daylight
saving time for the summer months.
Example:
In central Europe, standard time differs by plus one hour, while daylight saving time differs by
plus two hours in relation to standardized universal time (UTC).
UTC CET standard time CEST daylight saving time

12:00 UTC + 1h = 13:00 UTC + 2h = 14:00
Time display in process mode

In PCS 7, the operator can toggle the time displayed on the operator station between UTC and
local time while the plant is in process mode. The operator station can display the local time,
including daylight saving time and standard time.
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.

Basics
3.4 Time synchronization in distributed PCS 7 plants
Introduction
PCS 7 supports system configurations where subcomponents are installed at different locations,
or even in different time zones. An example would be the installation of an automation system
and an operator station at different locations. The time must be synchronized for the entire PCS 7
plant in order to optimize the sequence of all the processes.
In PCS 7, the times of subcomponents are directly synchronized within a time zone. PCS 7 uses
the "time synchronization" function to synchronize different time zones.
Time response in distributed PCS 7 plants

The following figure shows that time jumps may occur in process control systems (for example,
in the alarm lists) if there is no time synchronization. The processes do not run synchronously:
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Rules for configuring distributed PCS 7 plants

Since PCS 7 plants generally operate on the basis of UTC internally, their specific components
can be distributed on a global scale. In order to safeguard the interplay of components - even
across different time zones - please observe the following:
• Use UTC as the common time base in all PCS 7 plants. All plant components running with UTC
will display the same time after time synchronization.
• Set up a PC station as a PCS 7 Web server in all PCS 7 plants, using the PCS 7 OS web option.
This way you can access the PCS 7 Web server of the PCS 7 plants from company headquarters
with several web clients (in PCS 7: WebNavigator Client or WebNavigator Diagnostics Client).
You can convert the time display on the Web client to the local system time. Please note the
resulting time difference.
• If monitoring a PCS 7 plant in a different time zone on an OS, you can convert the time
displayed from UTC to the local system time using the OS control panel. Please note the
resulting time difference.
Note the following for preventing an external synchronization:
Note
Time message frames from external networks
If the process control system is distributed among several networks or there are connections
to the Internet or an intranet, time frames of external networks must not be routed to the
process control system.
Connect the company network and the systems using network components that enable
separation of the time frames, e.g., via a router. Configure those network components so that
forwarding of time message frames is blocked.

Basics
Additional information
• Section "Setting the time displayed (Page 77)"
• WinCC online help

Basics
3.5 Central plant clock
3.5 Central plant clock
Using a central plant clock

You should always synchronize all Process Control Systems using either a precise time or a
standard time. In the case of PCS 7 plants, we recommend performing synchronization by means
of a central plant clock. The central plant clock manages the time centrally for the entire plant
and synchronizes all of the other plant components via their interfaces.
Recommendation:
We recommend the use of Buerk DTS 41xx timers as the central plant clock. The central plant
clock should be synchronized with a time standard, e.g., with GPS or DCF 77. This will ensure
that a correct reference to the actual time is provided at all times.
Standard time
The following standard times are typical for PCS 7 plants:
• GPS
The GPS signal is provided by a global satellite system.
• DCF 77
The DCF 77 signal is available in the Federal Republic of Germany and in certain parts of
Europe via corresponding radio receivers.

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3.6 Time levels of a PCS 7 plant (stratum)
Introduction
Time synchronization of a system involves one component synchronizing the next component
by forwarding a time message frame. Forwarding time message frames will result in time delays.
You should make allowances for this fact when setting up a PCS 7 plant.
The following figure shows an example of a PCS 7 plant configuration with several domains:
Definition stratum
A PCS 7 plant component such as the central time clock receives the definitive time from an
external time source (e.g. a GPS signal) and forwards it to other components to be synchronized.
As a result, the central plant clock is the time master for those components whose time is
determined in relation to the central plant clock. Components which are capable of providing a
time are considered time masters if other components use their time information.
All time masters form a hierarchy that consists of higher-level and lower-level time masters.
Relative position within this hierarchy is designated with a number; the "stratum". Multiple time
masters may be located within a single stratum. These time masters use the time frame at the
same point in time to synchronize their own clock.
The stratum indicates the following:
• The number of time levels between the stratum in which the time master is located and the
stratum in which the time source (e.g. the GPS satellite) is located
• The time level where the components in a network are located

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Time synchronization using strata

The following figure shows an example of time synchronization using strata:
The above example shows time synchronization with the following structure:
• Stratum 0
The time source is an atomic clock. This atomic clock synchronizes the GPS satellites or the
DCF 77 senders, for example.
• Stratum 1
The central plant clock obtains the time via a radio signal (e.g. GPS decoder or DCF 77
receiver) and transfers the time to domain controller 1 in stratum 2.
• Stratum 2
Domain controller 1 is the time slave of the central plant clock. Domain controller 1 transfers
the time to several domain controllers in stratum 3. Domain controller 1 is the time master
of the domain controllers in stratum 3.
• Stratum 3
The domain controllers in stratum 3 synchronize the time of their own plant units in stratum
4. The domain controllers in stratum 3 are the time masters of their own plant units.
• Stratum 4
The plant unit components are time slaves.
Meaning of the strata for a PCS 7 plant

The higher the stratum is, the greater the possible time difference from the original source will
be for the time frame. As time forwarding in a network also takes time, the time of lower strata
time masters is more precise than the time of higher strata time masters.

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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 of
the time master does not deviate too much from the time of 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.
When planning a PCS 7 plant to be synchronized, you should define exactly which hierarchy
would be best for receiving and forwarding the time.

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3.7 Operating principle of time synchronization in PCS 7
3.7.1 Time sources for a PCS 7 plant
Overview
In PCS 7 plants, it is necessary to define which component is capable of providing the plant with
a satisfactory time in terms of quality. You can use either internal or external time sources for this
purpose.
External time source Internal time source

Suitability External time sources pro‐ Internal time sources supply a continuous time frame.
vide an ultra-precise time The time provided does not have to match the local time
and are suitable for all plant or Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
configurations. Note:
Internal time sources are generally not approved for the
validation of processes.
Examples • GPS decoders BIOS clock for a component without external time syn‐
chronization.
• DCF 77 receivers
• External NTP server
Internal time source for a PCS 7 plant

Using an internal time source ensures system-wide time consistency. This time does not have to
agree with real UTC or with real local time. The following table shows which internal time source
can be used for the time master:
Internal time source Requirement Active time master

RTC of the central plant The central plant clock is connected to a PCS Central plant clock (also as
clock 7 plant network. NTP server)
RTC of the domain control‐ The computer to be synchronized belongs to Domain controller (also as
ler a Windows domain. NTP server)
RTC of the OS server The real time is not important for the project. OS server
External time source for a PCS 7 plant

Using an external time source ensures system-wide time consistency. This time matches UTC or
local time. The following table shows which external time source can be used for the time
master:
External time source Requirement Active time master of the

PCS 7 plant
DCF 77 or GPS signal Radio signal can be received, the central Central plant clock
plant clock is being synchronized
NTP server Internet connection Domain controller

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3.7.2 Time master, time slave, and cooperative time master
Introduction
To ensure that all Process Control System components operate with as precise a time as possible,
one system component must be the time source for all other components. The precise time must
be permanently available and be used for synchronization on a cyclical basis (synchronization
interval).
Time master
The component that provides the precise time within a bus system is referred to as the time
master. Only one component within a stratum can be the active time master.
Time slave
The time slaves within a bus system are components which receive or fetch their time from a
time master.
Cooperative time master

On OS servers, the communication processors used are selected and the “Master” option is
activated in the "Synchronization via System Bus (Master/Slave)" area of the "Time
Synchronization" editor in the OS project in WinCC Explorer.
The OS server works as a cooperative time master, i.e. the first active OS server on the plant bus
which does not receive time message frames on the plant bus automatically switches to time
"Master" mode. All other OS servers on the plant bus detect the time message frame from the
time master and automatically switch to time "slave" mode.
A cooperative time master does not have to belong to a redundant server.
The following process is initiated at the startup of a PC station that is configured as a cooperative
time master. A time message frame must be received within the wait time once the PC station
has powered up. The wait time amounts to four times the set synchronization interval.
Possible response of cooperative time masters within the phase until the wait time has expired:
• A cooperative time master that receives a time message frame from a different time master
within the wait time becomes a time slave.
• A cooperative time master that has not received a time message frame on expiry of the wait
time sends time message frames as the time master.
Within the set synchronization interval, all cooperative time masters check whether time
message frames have been received from the active time master on a cyclical basis. The first
cooperative master that detects three missing time message frames in succession assumes the
time master function. This ensures that only one time master exists.
Note
This setting applies both for the configuration with and without a central time master (central
plant clock).

Basics
Synchronization response
All time slaves and cooperative time masters on the terminal bus synchronize their internal clock
with the time message frames received . The time is synchronized as follows:
• Deviation ± 5 s:
Slowing/accelerating of the internal clock
• Deviation > 5 s:
Immediate reset (possible errors: Data packets sent off prior to the change will have more
recent time stamps than those sent off later)
Note
If the time jump exceeds more than 5 seconds in a redundant environment, the master server
of the system loses the time mastership on the plant bus. However, the OS Server (WinCC) still
considers it as the master server. Hence the standby server cannot be the active time master and
there will be no time synchronization on the plant bus.
3.7.3 Legend for figures used in this documentation
Legend for configuration figures used in this documentation
Note
The individual components are identified in the figures below as follows:
• A dashed line begins at a component
Components with red dashed lines leading away from them are time masters in this network.
• An arrow points to a component
Components to which an arrow is pointing are time slaves in this network. (Exception: (M) on
a component)
• (M) at a component next to a bus system
An (M) at a component next to a bus system marks this component as a cooperative time
master for this bus system.

Basics
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Introduction
Time synchronization in a work group with central plant clock is described in the following.
The Central plant clock timer is the time master.
Note
Standard CPU types up to firmware V6.x with integrated Ethernet interface that support only the
NTP mode are synchronized only with the use of a central plant clock.

Basics
Time frame of the central plant clock is received by PCS 7 components

The following figure shows an example of the time synchronization.
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In this figure, the central plant clock is the time master for the plant.
The central plant clock sends time frames to the plant bus.
The OS servers and the automation systems (AS) receive the time frames from the plant bus.
The OS clients obtain the time frames from the OS server.
Time frame of the central plant clock is not received by PCS 7 components
The following figure shows an example of time synchronization for the scenario that the time
frames sent by the central plant clock cannot be received by the PCS 7 components.
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The time frames sent by the central plant clock cannot be received by the components on the
plant bus.

Basics
The interruption can be caused by a network interruption of failure of the central plant clock.
If the OS servers act as cooperative time masters on the plant bus, the OS server that is the first
to detect the loss of the time frame becomes the time master on the plant bus.
The OS server that becomes the time master sends the time frame to the plant bus and the
terminal bus.
The automation systems receive the time frame from the plant bus.
Note
OS servers acting as cooperative time masters send only time frames in the SIMATIC mode.
For this reason, CPU types with integrated Ethernet interface that support only the NTP mode are
not synchronized.
The OS clients obtain the time frames from the OS server.

Basics
3.8 Network environment of a PCS 7 plant
3.8.1 Overview
Network configuration for time synchronization in PCS 7

The sections that follow provide examples of network configurations for time synchronization in
PCS 7.
• Network environment within a domain (Page 30)
• Network environment within a work group (Page 31)
• Network environment in redundant, high availability networks (Page 32)
• Network environment on separate networks with one central plant clock (Page 34)
3.8.2 Network environment within a domain
Central plant clock

The SICLOCK or Buerk timer is particularly suitable for operation as a central plant clock within
a domain, since the SICLOCK TC400 timer has 4 independent Ethernet interfaces and the Buerk
timer 4138S has 2 Ethernet interfaces.

Basics
Structure
The following figure illustrates the recommended configuration for a PCS 7 plant in a Windows
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Time synchronization in a domain

The time is synchronized within a domain as follows:
• Time synchronization via plant bus
The plant bus is synchronized using the central plant clock.
The synchronization modes are dependent on the type of CPU or CP that is used.
• Time synchronization via terminal bus
The domain controllers are synchronized directly by the central plant clock using the NTP
mode.
The domain controllers synchronize all domain members using the NTP mode.
3.8.3 Network environment within a work group
Central plant clock

The SICLOCK or Buerk timer is suitable for operation as a central plant clock.

Basics
Structure
The following figure illustrates the recommended configuration for a PCS 7 plant in a work group
with a central time clock:
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Time synchronization in a work group

The time is synchronized within a work group as follows:
The OS servers and the automation systems receive the time from the central plant clock.
These are time slaves.
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.
3.8.4 Network environment in redundant, high availability networks
Introduction
Always install redundant networks in a PCS 7 plant as a precaution against production losses
caused by failures in the network connections. This will ensure that communication via the
redundant network will remain intact if an area of the terminal bus fails. The domain controllers
synchronize one another's time based on Windows mechanisms.
Central plant clock

The SICLOCK or Buerk timer is suitable for operation as a central plant clock. SICLOCK or Buerk
timer can distribute the time frame directly to the networks of the plant.

Basics
Structure
The figure below illustrates the recommended configuration for a PCS 7 plant with a redundant
network structure (redundant terminal bus and plant bus):
Central plant clock
Time synchronization in redundant high availability networks in a domain

The time is synchronized as follows:
The synchronization modes are dependent on the type of CPU or CP that is used.
The domain controllers are synchronized directly by the central plant clock using the NTP
mode.
The domain controllers synchronize all domain members using the NTP mode.

Basics
3.8.5 Network environment on separate networks with one central plant clock
Central plant clock

If you must synchronize more than 4 networks using a central plant clock as the time source, you
can use suitable switches in order to provide the time to the individual networks. The switch is
only used to distribute time message frames. The remaining plant structure is identical to the
relevant plant configuration.
Structure
The following figure illustrates the recommended configuration for a PCS 7 plant on separate
networks using a single central plant clock:
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Note
You must ensure that each network only contains one time master for providing the time.
Separate message frame traffic between the networks.
Use the switch to transmit only the time frames from the central plant clock to the respective
network.
The function for separating message frame traffic is dependent on the components used for
connecting the networks.
Use the "Access Control" function when you use suitable SCALANCE switches. Bidirectional
communication is disabled if the corresponding function is activated.

Basics
• SICLOCK Application Note AN-002 (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/
67638139)
• Configuration Manual SCALANCE Industrial Ethernet Switches

Basics

Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7
plant 4
4.1 Overview of recommended configurations
Introduction
Various techniques are possible for time synchronization. The structure of a PCS 7 plant with
time synchronization requires careful planning in order to prevent any undesired results. Use
one of the following configurations to support you in planning your PCS 7 plant.
Recommended configurations
Plant type Recommen‐ Configuration

dation
Time synchronization in a 1 Time synchronization with a central time master
work group (Page 39)
2 Time synchronization without a central time master
(Page 41)
Time synchronization in a 3 Time synchronization with a central time master
Windows domain (Page 43)
4 Time synchronization without a central time master
(Page 45)
Configurations in Windows domains
Note
This document divides the recommended configurations for time synchronization in a Windows
domain (recommendations 3 and 4) on the basis of hierarchy levels. The sections that follow
shows the structure in configurations with different hierarchy levels:
• Configuration of time synchronization with a central time master in a Windows domain with
one hierarchy (Page 43)"
• Configuration of time synchronization without a central time master in a Windows domain
with multiple hierarchies (Page 47)"

Configurations for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant
4.2 Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7
4.2 Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7
Rules
• A network may only contain one active time master.
• If the time within the PCS 7 plant is to match the local time, then time synchronization with
an external time source (e.g., GPS, DCF 77) is required.
• Central plant clocks (synchronized with an external time source wherever possible) are high-
grade internal time sources for PCS 7 plants.
• A time slave can be the time master for lower-level components and systems.
• Any domain controllers that are available in a network can synchronize all of the nodes in this
network. A synchronization cycle using domain controllers has a duration of 8 hours by
default. For reasons of precision, additional synchronization corrections using integrated
PCS 7 tools (WinCC time synchronization) are required. You can define an interval at which
the OS synchronizes its time with that of an external time source.
• The WinCC "time synchronization" application can be used to configure an OS server as a time
master, a cooperative time master, and a time slave.
• An OS server can be configured as a time master either with or without external time
synchronization.
• If the "High-precision time stamping" function is used for selected signals in an automation
system, then the direct time synchronization of the plant bus via a central plant clock is
required.
If the central plant clock fails, the time accuracy is not sufficient for the high-precision time
stamping.
The chronological order of the signals displayed remains intact.
Time synchronization using NTP

The following components are synchronized using NTP:
• PC stations that are not operated as OS client or OS servers
• CPU types with integrated Ethernet interface that support only the NTP mode.
Please note the following restrictions:
When there is a connection to OSM (6GK1105-0AA00), SIMATIC NET - Update 2000/025
(Incompatibility with tagged frames in Industrial Ethernet OSM networks) (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/4247019) must be noted.
Criteria for time synchronization in existing PCS 7 plants

Compare the configuration of your existing PCS 7 plant with the configurations outlined in this
documentation, and configure the time synchronization according to the present configuration.
• Section "Time synchronization in distributed PCS 7 plants (Page 17)"
• Documentation Process Control System PCS 7; Released modules

4.3 Configurations for time synchronization in a work group
4.3.1 Configuration in a work group with central time master
Configuration
The following figure is a schematic representation of how time synchronization of a work group
with central time master should ideally be configured.
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The central plant clock is either synchronized with an external signal (e.g. GPS), or operates with
the internal realtime clock.
Time synchronization on the terminal bus

• An OS server sends the time frame for process control that it receives from the plant bus to
the terminal bus.
• The OS clients are configured as time slaves in the OS project in WinCC Editor in the "Time
Synchronization" editor and receive their time frame from an OS server from which server
data are loaded.
• PC stations that do not have the WinCC Time Synchronization function, e.g. SIMATIC BATCH
stations or engineering stations, are synchronized using the NTP mode.
An OS server is possible as a time master.

Time synchronization on the plant bus

• Time master connected to the plant bus as the central plant clock.
The SIMATIC mode must be activated for synchronization of the OS servers on the plant bus.
The central plant clock sends a high-precision broadcast time signal to the plant bus (SIMATIC
mode) and can additionally make the NTP mode available on the plant bus.
• The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative time masters.
If central plant clock stops sending time frames, an OS server becomes the active time master
and now starts sending time frames on the plant bus by way of substitution.
• Configuring the automation systems:
– The automation system with an external CP 443-1 as communication interface is
configured as a time slave (SIMATIC mode).
– The CPU with integrated Ethernet interface receives the time frames via the internal
PROFINET IO interface and synchronizes its internal clock.
The CPU with integrated Ethernet interface is a time slave on the plant bus.
• SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX are configured.
The time synchronization is configured with "WinAC Time Synchronization".
The "CP" SIMATIC mode and the "PC time" NTP mode are available for selection. To select one
of these, select the desired option in the "Configuration" group of the "WinAC Time
Synchronization" dialog box.
For the NTP mode, the NTP server must be configured in the Windows time setting.
• Section "Time synchronization in a work group with central time master (Page 57)"

4.3.2 Configuration in a work group without central time master
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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data are loaded.
• PC stations that do not have the WinCC Time Synchronization function, e.g. SIMATIC BATCH
stations or engineering stations, are synchronized using the NTP mode.
An OS server is possible as a time master.


• The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative time masters.
An OS server transmits the time frame to the plant bus.
• SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX is configured.
The time synchronization is configured with "WinAC Time Synchronization" and the "CP"
SIMATIC mode is selected. You activate the "CP" SIMATIC mode in the "Configuration" group
of the "WinAC Time Synchronization" dialog box.
• Section "Time synchronization in a work group without central time master (Page 59)"

4.4 Configuration for time synchronization in a Windows domain
4.4.1 Configuration in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central time master
Introduction
In a Windows domain, you should synchronize the terminal bus and the plant bus directly using
the central plant clock.
Configuration
The following figure illustrates the recommended configuration for a PCS 7 plant in a Windows
domain with a central time master:
Central plant clock
Time master
Central plant clock on the plant bus and the terminal bus
The central plant clock is either synchronized with an external signal (e.g. GPS), or operates with
the internal realtime clock.


• Active time master:
The time master is the domain controller (DC), which is configured as the PDC emulator
(usually the first domain controller installed).
• Time source:
The domain controller obtains the time from the central plant clock. The central plant clock
is connected to the terminal bus via an Ethernet connection. Domain controllers are
synchronized from the central plant clock via NTP.
• The Windows time service (w32tm) synchronizes the date and time of all computers of a
Windows domain.
Since the Windows-internal time synchronization is synchronized only every eight hours, the
OS servers are additionally configured as time slaves of the domain controller (PDC emulator)
via the WinCC Time Synchronization.
The PDC emulator is an operations master role of a domain controller.
The domain controller with the operations master role PDC emulator synchronizes the
members of the Windows domain every 8 hours.
• Passive time master:
If the authenticated domain controller (PDC operation master) fails, the operations master
role "PDC Emulator" has to transfer to another domain controller manually.
• Time slaves:
All other system PCs are automatically time slaves of the domain controller (PDC emulator)
due to their membership in the Windows domain.
• The OS servers are configured as time slaves in the OS project in WinCC Explorer in the "Time
Synchronization" editor.
data are loaded.

• Time master is connected to the plant bus as the central plant clock.
The central plant clock sends a high-precision broadcast time signal to the plant bus (SIMATIC
mode) and can additionally make the NTP mode available on the plant bus.
• The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative masters.
If central plant clock stops sending time frames, an OS server becomes the active time master
and now starts sending time frames on the plant bus by way of substitution.


The CPU with integrated Ethernet interface is a time slave on the plant bus.
• SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX are configured.
The time synchronization is configured with "WinAC Time Synchronization".
The "CP" SIMATIC mode and the "PC time" NTP mode are available for selection. To select one
of these, select the desired option in the "Configuration" group of the "WinAC Time
Synchronization" dialog box.
For the NTP mode, the NTP server must be configured in the Windows time setting.
• Section "Time synchronization in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central time
master (Page 60)"
• The procedure for configuring an authorizing time server in Windows Server can be found in
the corresponding Microsoft literature on the Internet at:
http://support.microsoft.com, topic: Configuring an authorizing time server in Windows
Server (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/816042)
4.4.2 Configuration in a Windows domain with a hierarchy without central time

master
Configuration
The figure below illustrates the recommended configuration of a PCS 7 plant with time
synchronization and without a central time master in a Windows domain.
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• Time source:
The domain controller receives the time via an NTP time server or a time receiver (DCF 77 or
GPS module) that contains the exact time.
• The Windows time service (w32tm) synchronizes the date and time of all computers of a
Windows domain.
Since the Windows-internal time synchronization is synchronized only every eight hours, the
OS servers are additionally configured as time slaves of the domain controller (PDC emulator)
via the WinCC Time Synchronization.
The PDC emulator is an operations master role of a domain controller.
The domain controller with the operations master role PDC emulator synchronizes the
members of the Windows domain every 8 hours.
• Passive time master:
If the authenticated domain controller (PDC emulator operation master) fails, the operations
master role "PDC Emulator" has to transfer to another domain controller manually.
• Time slaves:
All other system PCs are time slaves of the domain controller due to their membership in the
Windows domain.
• The OS servers are configured as time slaves in the OS project in WinCC Explorer in the "Time
Synchronization" editor.
data are loaded.

• The OS servers receive the time frame from the authoritative domain controller (PDC
operations master) via the terminal bus.
The OS servers are configured as so-called cooperative time masters.
An OS server transmits the time frame to the plant bus.
• SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX is configured.
The time synchronization is configured with "WinAC Time Synchronization" and the "CP"
SIMATIC mode is selected. You activate the "CP" SIMATIC mode in the "Configuration" group
of the "WinAC Time Synchronization" dialog box.
Section "Time synchronization in a Windows domain with a hierarchy without central time
master (Page 62)"

The procedure for configuring an authorizing time server in Windows Server can be found in the
corresponding Microsoft literature on the Internet at:
http://support.microsoft.com, topic: Configuring an authorizing time server in Windows Server
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/en-us)
4.4.3 Configuration in a Windows domain with multiple hierarchies
Configuration
The following figure shows an example configuration for time synchronization in a Windows
domain with multiple hierarchies:
Rules
In order to avoid time jumps, observe the following rules when configuring the hierarchy for the
PCS 7 plants within a Windows domain that contains multiple hierarchies:
• All identical structures must be assigned to the same levels in a Windows domain that
contains multiple hierarchy levels. This prevents unwanted time differences.
You can find additional information in the section "Time levels of a PCS 7 plant (stratum)
(Page 21)".
• Create only one hierarchy level under the root domain. Configure additional Windows
domains you may require on the same hierarchy level as the existing subdomains.


Planning time synchronization 5
5.1 Selecting the time master
Selecting the time master

On a time-synchronous PCS 7 plant, you require a time master to which the additional plant
components can be synchronized. The table below lists the components that are used as time
masters, depending on the network environment:
Time master With time Provides the time Time master Forwards the time to ...
source ... via ... forwards the time to...
SICLOCK or Buerk tim‐ Central clock: Non- Terminal bus Domain controller -
er synchronized or Terminal bus OS server Terminal bus with OS servers
synchronized and OS clients
(e.g. via GPS or Plant bus Automation systems -
DCF 77)
OS server - RTC of the OS Terminal bus OS clients

server Plant bus CP of the OS servers that are Automation systems
- Ethernet active time masters
- GPS
- DCF 77
- NTP server
Domain controller - RTC of the do‐ Terminal bus OS server OS clients
main controller Plant bus, including the auto‐
- Ethernet mation systems
- GPS
- DCF 77
- NTP server
PC - RTC of the PC All OS servers as
- Ethernet time masters
- GPS
- DCF 77
- NTP server

Planning time synchronization
5.2 Selecting the central plant clock
Introduction
You should always synchronize all automation processes using a standard time. In the case of
PCS 7 plants, we recommend performing synchronization by means of a central plant clock. The
central plant clock controls the time for the entire PCS 7 plant, and synchronizes all other plant
components via their interfaces.
A GPS or DCF 77 signal should be used as the time source for the central plant clock.
Selecting the central plant clock

The following table shows data of the central plant clock recommended for PCS 7:
Central plant clock Inputs GPS DCF 77 Outputs Ethernet SIMATIC

decoders receivers mode
SICLOCK TC 400 2 x digital GPS1000 DCFRS industry 2x digital 24V 4x RJ45 yes
(GPSDEC) version 1x digital
RS422/5V
1x alarm
1x warning
SICLOCK TC 100 2 x digital GPS1000 DCFRS industry 1x alarm 1x RJ45 yes
(GPSDEC) version 1x warning
DTS 4138S 1 x alarm GPS 4500 DCF 4500 1 x alarm 2x RJ45 yes
DTS 4128 - GPS 4500 DCF 4500 1 x alarm 1x RJ45 no
DTS 4128S - GPS 4500 DCF 4500 1 x alarm 1x RJ45 yes
Figure 5-1 SICLOCK TC 400
Figure 5-2 SICLOCK TC 100

Figure 5-3 DTS 4128
Figure 5-4 DTS 4138S
Figure 5-5 DTS 4128S
• Information about Buerk timers (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
109760344)

5.3 Time synchronization and high-precision time stamping for PROFINET IO fieldbus
5.3 Time synchronization and high-precision time stamping for

PROFINET IO fieldbus
Introduction
If you want to use high-precision time stamping for PROFINET IO fieldbus, the plant bus must be
divided as shown in this section.
Dividing the plant bus

• Section of the plant bus for synchronizing the AS to the central system lock
– This network only connects the central plant clock (time-of-day master) and the AS to
each other.
– There is a direct connection between the central plant clock and the first CPU (see figure
below).
• Section of the plant bus for communication of the automation system with the other
systems (for example, engineering system, OS)
– This network is connected via a communication channel (for example, CP 443-1).
Hardware requirements are as follows:
• SICLOCK TC400 or Buerk 4138S / 4128S timer
• CPU 410
• ET 200SP HA
The figure shows an example of a connection of an H-system to the time-of-day master.
The two parts of the illustration show the connection differences between the configuration:

Time synchronization for time stamping on PROFINET IO

Central plant clock Central plant clock*
*SiClock TC400 or redundant Buerk 4138S
Application of configurations for time synchronization
Result
• A network (labeled "TIME-NET" here) only connects the central plant clock to the first CPU
configured for high-precision time stamping.
This CPU sends the time frames to next node in the TIME-NET.
• A central plant clock sends the time frames via Industrial Ethernet.
• There is a direct connection between the central plant clock and the integrated PROFINET IO
interface of the CPU.
• The time-of-day synchronization for the CPU is performed with the SIMATIC method.
For more information, refer to Function manual SIMATIC; ET 200SP HA; Time stamping with ET
200SP HA and Process Control System PCS 7; High-precission time stamping.
For information on which quantity frameworks and configuration guidelines apply for high-
precision time stamping with an accuracy of 1 ms when using the ET 200SP HA and PROFINET
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109750520)


Configuring time synchronization 6
6.1 Introduction
Components
To synchronize the time of your plant, it is necessary to configure all network nodes for time
synchronization. To do this configure the following components depending on configuration:
• Time receivers
If synchronizing the time using an external time source, you must configure the time
recipient for a central plant clock.
• Operator station
Configure the OS server(s) and the OS clients.
• Communications processors
Configure the CPs for time synchronization.
• Automation system
Configure the CPU and the communication processors of the automation system (CP 443-1,
CP 443-5 Ext).
• Additional plant components
The following components should be included in the time synchronization as needed:
– SIMATIC BATCH
– SIMATIC Route Control
– SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
– SIMATIC IT
– Engineering station
– Process Historian
– Information Server
– SIMATIC Management Console
Time synchronization modes

The time synchronization process is activated when configuring time synchronization.

Configuring time synchronization
6.1 Introduction
The following options for synchronizing the time of network components are used in PCS 7:
• Synchronization via WinCC Time Synchronization
Synchronization via the "WinCC Time Synchronization" application is used for time
synchronization of PC stations. The OS server or OS client must be in runtime activated on the
PC stations.
• SIMATIC mode
The SIMATIC mode works with MAC addresses (ISO layer 2) and can thus only be used in the
local Industrial Ethernet subnet. The time master sends broadcasts on the bus.
This time synchronization method is not routing-capable.
The SIMATIC mode provides a more accurate time synchronization than the NTP mode.
The SIMATIC mode is used for time synchronization of automation systems on the plant bus
(exception: automation systems with integrated Ethernet interface that support the NTP
mode only).
• NTP
NTP enables time synchronization across subnet borders and additional security settings.
NTP is used for the time synchronization of the following components:
– Domain controller (DC)
– Automation systems
– PC stations on which the software for an OS server or OS client has not been installed.
Typical application for: SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control, Engineering Station,
Process Historian, Information Server

6.2 Overview of configuration steps, depending on the configuration
6.2.1 Time synchronization in a work group
6.2.1.1 Time synchronization in a work group with central time master
Example configuration
The following figure shows an example configuration.
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Overview
The following table lists the topics that contain information and configuring
instructions.
What? Where? How?

Configuring the central time - • SICLOCK or Buerk timer
master "Commissioning the SICLOCK
timers (Page 64)"
"Commissioning the Buerk
timers (Page 68)"
• GPS receiver
"Commissioning GPS receiv‐
ers for SICLOCK timers
(Page 72)"
• DCF 77
"Commissioning the DCF 77
receiver for SICLOCK timers
(Page 74)"
Parameter assignment of In HW Config of the OS server on • CP 1623 / CP 1628
communications processors of the engineering station • BCE/Softnet
the OS servers on the plant bus
"How to assign parameters for a
CP 1623 / CP 1628 communica‐
tions processor (Page 76)"
Parameter assignment of OS In the OS project in WinCC Explorer "Setting the time displayed
server as cooperative time mas‐ in the "Computer" object on the en‐ (Page 77)"
ter gineering station
In the OS project in WinCC Explorer "How to assign parameters for an
in the "Time Synchronization" edi‐ OS server in a work group with
tor on the engineering station central time master (Page 81)"
Parameter assignment of OS cli‐ In the OS project in WinCC Explorer "Setting the time displayed
ents as time slaves in the "Computer" object on the en‐ (Page 77)"
gineering station
in the "Time Synchronization" edi‐ OS client (Page 91)"
tor on the engineering station
PC stations without OS On the PC station "How to synchronize PC stations
without OS using the NTP mode
(Page 92)"
AS with CPU In the AS project on the engineer‐ "Configuring time synchroniza‐
ing station tion on an AS (Page 96)"
SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX On SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX "Configuring the time synchroni‐
zation for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
(Page 103)"
Checking the time synchroniza‐ On the PC station during process "Checking the time synchroniza‐
tion control tion (Page 113)"

6.2.1.2 Time synchronization in a work group without central time master
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6.2.2 Time synchronization in a Windows domain
6.2.2.1 Time synchronization in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central time master
Central plant clock

Overview
instructions.
What? Where? How?

Configuring the central time - • SICLOCK or Buerk timer
master "Commissioning the SICLOCK
timers (Page 64)"
"Commissioning the Buerk
timers (Page 68)"
• GPS receiver
"Commissioning GPS receiv‐
ers for SICLOCK timers
(Page 72)"
• DCF 77
"Commissioning the DCF 77
receiver for SICLOCK timers
(Page 74)"
Parameter assignment of a do‐ On the domain controller "Configuring the time synchroni‐
main controller as time master zation of the domain controllers
(DC) (Page 111)"
Parameter assignment of In HW Config of the OS server on • CP 1623 / CP 1628
communications processors of the engineering station • BCE/Softnet
the OS servers on the plant bus
"How to assign parameters for a
server as cooperative time mas‐ in the "Computer" object on the en‐ (Page 77)"
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in the "Time Synchronization" edi‐ OS server in a Windows domain
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time master (Page 85)"
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in the "Time Synchronization" edi‐ OS client (Page 91)"
tor on the engineering station
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(Page 103)"
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See also
How to synchronize PC stations without OS using the NTP mode (Page 92)
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communications processors engineering station • BCE/Softnet
of the OS servers on the
plant bus "How to assign parameters for a
server as cooperative time the "Computer" object on the engi‐ (Page 77)"
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the "Time Synchronization" editor on OS server in a Windows domain
the engineering station with a hierarchy without central
time master (Page 88)"

What? Where? How?

clients as time slaves the "Computer" object on the engi‐ (Page 77)"
neering station
the "Time Synchronization" editor on OS client (Page 91)"
the engineering station
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station tion on an AS (Page 96)"
(Page 103)"
Checking the time synchro‐ On the PC station during process con‐ "Checking the time synchroniza‐
nization trol tion (Page 113)"
See also
How to synchronize PC stations without OS using the NTP mode (Page 92)

6.3 Commissioning a central plant clock
6.3.1 Commissioning the SICLOCK timers
Requirement
Refer to the SICLOCK timer readme for installation requirements.
Install any software required for accessing the SICLOCK timer on one engineering station or on
a separate PC station (not on components involved in the process operation).
Refer to the SICLOCK timer readme/product information for more information about the
software requirements.
The SICLOCK timer can also be configured directly on the panel of the device.
Overview of configuration steps

The table below shows the configuration steps that are needed to operate the SICLOCK timer as
a clock for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant:
Step What?
1 Wire the time receiver to the SICLOCK timer
2 Configure the time receiver
3 Set the basic parameters on the SICLOCK timer
4 Connect the SICLOCK timer to the PCS 7 plant
5 Configure the SICLOCK timer on a plant-specific basis via Internet Explorer
By way of example, the following sections list the most important settings for configuration in
a PCS 7 plant:
• In the examples below, the central plant clock SICLOCK timer receives a time signal via a GPS
radio clock.
• If you are using the central plant clock SICLOCK TC400, terminal bus (port: ETH1) and plant
bus (port: ETH2) are synchronized directly.
• When a SICLOCK TC 100 central plant clock is used, only one bus (port: ETH1) is synchronized
because the SICLOCK TC 100 has only one Ethernet port.
To connect additional buses, you must use suitable switches.
You can find additional information on this in the chapter "Configuring time synchronization
with multiple networks (Page 106)".
The settings shown below for the ETH1 port also apply to the central plant clock SICLOCK TC
100.
Factory settings of the SICLOCK TC 400

The SICLOCK TC 400 is supplied with the following default settings for the Ethernet ports:
• Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
• Port: ETH1: 192.168.1.10

• Port: ETH2: 192.168.2.20

• Port: ETH3: 192.168.3.30
• Port: ETH4: 192.168.4.40
Set the basic parameters on the SICLOCK TC 400

The direct parameter settings on the SICLOCK TC 400 are required as basic parameters for
connection to the network only.
1. Press the "Setup" button on the SICLOCK TC 400.
2. Enter the password and then press "OK".
The parameter list is displayed:
– Language (select German or English)
– ETH1 IP address
– ETH1 IP subnet
– ETH1 IP gateway
– ETH2 IP address
– ETH2 IP subnet
– ETH2 IP gateway
– ETH3 IP address
– ETH3 IP subnet
– ETH3 IP gateway
– ETH4 IP address
– ETH4 IP subnet
– ETH4 IP gateway
– Acknowledge events
– Version (for information only)
3. Perform the settings for the required Ethernet connections.
Configuring the SICLOCK TC 400

1. Connect the SICLOCK timer to the network.
(For example, connect Ethernet port ETH1 of the SICLOCK timer to the terminal bus)
2. Open Internet Explorer on a PC. Enter the network address of the SICLOCK timer in the input
field (e.g. Port:ETH1 = address 192.168.1.10).
3. In the configuration portal area, click the "SICLOCK timer configuration tool" link.
The configuration tool opens.

4. Select Data Transfer > Download parameters from device from the configuration tool
menu.
5. Configure the SICLOCK timer in accordance with the table below.
Note
The identifier "= ..." in the "Parameters and setting" column represents the "plant-specific
setting".
Table 6-1 Settings
Folder Parameters and setting Description

Time Time zone = ... "Time zone" parameter,
(optional = ...) "Offset between UTC and zone
time" entry
Network settings e.g. Port: Ethernet 1 (ETH1) Enter the plant-specific network
• IP adapter 1 / IP address = ... address(es). Configure the net‐
work connections ETH2, ETH3 and
• IP adapter 1 / subnet mask = ... ETH4 in the same way.
SIMATIC mode e.g. Port: Ethernet 2 (ETH2) The SIMATIC mode is available for
• Mode = PCS 7-compatible mode, every all four Ethernet ports.
10 seconds Note: Only activate SIMATIC mode
for the ETHERNET ports on the
• Send condition = "No condition"
plant bus.
• Target address = "FF:FF:FF:FF:FF:FF" A synchronization time of 10 sec‐
onds is recommended for PCS 7.
A broadcast frame is sent to all no‐
des on this network.
NTP server NTP server The NTP server is available at all
• Operation = On four Ethernet ports. Requirement:
SICLOCK timer is synchronized.
• Mode = 10 s
Multicast address: Enter the plant-
• Multicast address = ... specific IP address for NTP time syn‐
chronization.
Display Display: • Language setting:
• Language = ... German or English
• Time / Time base = ... • Time base:
Local time, UTC or atomic time
(TAI)
Select the time that will appear
on the display.

Note
For the purpose of time synchronization on the plant bus, activate SIMATIC mode separately for
each Ethernet port.
The settings can be password-protected.
You can find additional information on this topic in the SICLOCK ; SICLOCK TC 400 Operating
Instructions.
Loading the configuration to the SICLOCK timer

This step is only necessary if the configuration is carried out offline.
Select Data Transfer > Download parameters to device from the configuration tool menu.
Backing up the configuration

To save the set SICLOCK timer parameters and event display (archive) to a file, select the
following menu command: File > Save.
The data (parameter settings and archive) are saved in U600 format.
Connecting the time receiver

So that the central plant clock is always supplied with an accurate time, it should be
synchronized with a time receiver. The following time receivers are recommended:
• SICLOCK GPS1000
• SICLOCK GPSDEC
• SICLOCK DCFRS Industry version
• Section "Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7 (Page 38)"
• Section "Commissioning the DCF 77 receiver for SICLOCK timers (Page 74)"
• Section "Commissioning GPS receivers for SICLOCK timers (Page 72)"
• SICLOCK ; SICLOCK TC 400 Operating Instructions

6.3.2 Commissioning the Buerk timers
Requirement
Refer to the Buerk Instruction Manual DTS 41xx Timeserver (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109760344)
Prepare a SSH application to access the Buerk timer on one engineering station or on a separate
PC station (not on components involved in the process operation).

The table below shows the configuration steps that are needed to operate the Buerk timer as a
clock for time synchronization of a PCS 7 plant:
Step What?
1 Wire the time receiver to the Buerk timer
2 Configure the time receiver
3 Set the basic parameters on the Buerk timer
4 Connect the Buerk timer to the PCS 7 plant
5 Configure the Buerk timer on a plant-specific basis via SSH
By way of example, the following sections list the most important settings for configuration in
a PCS 7 plant:
• In the examples below, the central plant clock Buerk timer receives a time signal via a GPS
radio clock.
• If you are using the central plant clock Buerk timer DTS 4138S, terminal bus (port: ETH1) and
plant bus (port: ETH2) are synchronized directly.
• When a Buerk timer DTS 4128 / 4128S central plant clock is used, only one bus (port: ETH1)
is synchronized because the Buerk timer has only one Ethernet port. For two Ethernet ports
use Buerk timer DTS 4138S.
To connect additional buses, you must use suitable switches.
You can find additional information on this in the chapter "Configuring time synchronization
with multiple networks (Page 106)".
The settings shown below for the ETH1 port also apply to the central plant clock Buerk timer.
Factory settings of the Buerk DTS 4128 / 4128S

The LAN interface can be configured with DHCP on. If a DHCP server is not available, the user can
connect via serial RS232 interface and set a static IP address.
Factory settings of the Buerk DTS 4138S

By default, the LAN 1 interface is configured with DHCP on. After booting in a network with DHCP
server, the received IP address can be displayed.
The LAN 2 interface is configured with the following static settings per default:
IP 192.168.1.5, Subnet 255.255.255.0, Gateway 192.168.1.1

If these possibilities do not work out for the initial configuration, the network configuration can
be modified using a USB flash drive. For this purpose, a text file named DTS4138NW.conf is
created and filled with the corresponding parameters (not all parameters are required):
• IP1:192.168.1.3
• SUB1:255.255.255.0
• GW1:192.168.1.1
• IP2:10.0.0.7
• SUB2:255.255.240.0
• GW2:10.0.0.1
The insertion of the USB flash drive is displayed. For taking over the network settings, press the
button until the normal time display reappears.
Set basic parameters on the Buerk

The direct parameter settings on the Buerk timer are required as basic parameters for connection
to the network only.
1. Open the prepared SSH application.
2. Enter the initial IP address of the Buerk timer.
3. Type in the Login name "DTS" and Password "dts" > Enter.
The Main Selection list is displayed:
– Status
– Configuration
– Maintenance
4. Perform the settings for the required Ethernet connections.
Configuring the Buerk

1. Connect the Buerk timer to the network.
(For example, connect Ethernet port ETH1 of the Buerk timer to the terminal bus)
2. Open SSH application on the PC. Enter the network address of the Buerk timer in the input
field (e.g. Port : ETH1 = address 192.168.1.3).
3. In the main menu, enter the "Configuration" menu option.
The configuration menu opens.
4. Configure the Buerk timer according to the table below.
Note
This section describes the changes that needs to be done to the default settings.

Table 6-2 Settings
Folder Parameters and setting Values

SINEC Line (0=off, 1=on, 2=on winter‐ 1
Configuration > Outputs > Con‐ time)
figuration lines > SINEC Type (0=SINEC, 1=SIMATIC kom‐ 1
patibel)
(DTS 4138S and DTS 4128S) Interval (sec) 1 (with firmware version
26082020 of DTS4138S the in‐
terval can configured separately
for LAN 1 and LAN 2.)
Time zone [0] UTC
Interface (1=LAN 1, 2=LAN 2, 3
3=both)
Time Source Source type DTS4138S: DTS4128 /
Configuration > Time handling > 0 = none DTS4128S:
Time Source setting 1 = DCF low 0 = none
quality 1 = DCF MEZ
2 = GPS-DCF 2 = GPS-DCF
high quality (UTC)
3 = NTP 3 = GPS serial
4 = AFNOR-A/C (not available)
or IRIG-B 12X 4 = NTP
Time zone of the source depends on the time source:
GPS: [0] UTC
DCF: local time zone of DCF
source
Alarm delay for failure of the 60min
source
DTS stratum (0=auto, 1-15=fix) 0
Stratum limit for synchalarm 12
Stratum TO (1-16) DCF/GPS fail 24h
Offset per stratum 50ms
Max. Offset for time ok 50000us
Time source correction (DCF/GPS 0ms
only)
Time Adjustment Adjust mode (0=follow, 1=set) 0
Configuration > Time handling > Max. catch up speed 10000ns/s
Time Adjustment setting Time core type (0-255, default 0
0)
Synch. only Offset 0ms
RTC mode 2


Redundant operation Mode (0=single, 1=red., 2=red. 2
Configuration > Time handling > LAN1-LAN2)
Redundant operation Stratum limit (1-16) 16
Max. offset to slave source 100000us
Port for LAN link 14338
IP Adresse 2. DTS 4138
Set master manual
NTP server Configuration imteserver address NTP can run as server or com‐
Configuration > Time handling > 1 bined as server/client.
NTP Server Configuration imteserver address To run NTP as source (NTP as cli‐
2 ent), set at least one server.
Configuration imteserver address If NTP server is configured, but
3 NTP is not indicated as time
Configuration imteserver address source, NTP only runs as backup
4 time source (redundancy) to the
actual time source.
Configuration multi-/broadcast
address 1
Configuration multi-/broadcast
address 2
NTP Authentication / Access
General Language 0
Configuration > General Timezone displayed times [0] UTC
Power (0=single, 1=red.) 0
password (menu) (Choose a proper password)
Network settings IPV4 Configuration LAN 1
Configuration > Network IPV6 Configuration LAN 1
Network Interface LAN 1 auto
IPV4 Configuration LAN 2
IPV6 Configuration LAN 2
Network Interface LAN 2 auto
Hostname (Device name) (eligible hostname)
Domain name
LAN (DTS 4128 / 4128S) DHCP Depends on the network infra‐
Configuration > Network > IPV4 IP-adress structure.
Configuration LAN Subnet-mask DHCP or manual IP configuration.
Gateway
DNS-server
LAN 1 (DTS 4138S) DHCP Depends on the network infra‐
Configuration LAN 1 Subnet-mask DHCP or manual IP configuration.
Gateway
DNS-server


LAN 2 (DTS 4138S) DHCP Depends on the network infra‐
Configuration LAN 2 Subnet-mask DHCP or manual IP configuration.
Gateway
DNS-server
Connecting the time receiver

So that the central plant clock is always supplied with an accurate time, it should be
synchronized with a time receiver. The following time receivers are recommended:
• GPS4500
• DCF4500
Backing up the configuration

The configuration can be saved via MOBA-NMS or FTP or USB flash drive.
Refer to the Buerk Instruction Manual DTS 41xx Timeserver (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109760344) for more information about saving
congfiguration externally.
Section "Rules for time synchronization in PCS 7 (Page 38)"
Buerk:Instruction Manual DTS 41xx Timeserver (https://
support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/109760344)
6.3.3 Commissioning GPS receivers for SICLOCK timers
Introduction
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. The GPS receiver also enables worldwide use of
SIMATIC PCS 7 with inter-plant time synchronization.

Overview of commissioning tasks

The following table shows the commissioning steps when you connect a GPS receiver to a
central plant clock in a PCS 7 plant for time synchronization purposes:
Step What?
1 First commissioning of the GPS receiver
Configure the GPS receiver with the aid of the associated commissioning software.
2 Connect the GPS receiver cable
3 Aligning the GPS antenna
Wiring
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A GPSDEC receiver may only be used as an active radio clock. The GPSDEC receiver can be
destroyed if operated as a passive radio clock.
Aligning the GPS antenna

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 install the GPS antenna at locations where there is a risk of lightning strikes occurring.
If nothing else is possible, attach the GPS antenna to the inside of high windows.

• Additional information on the connection and optimal alignment of the GPS receiver can be
found in the Operating Instructions for the GPS receiver.
• Additional information on connecting a central plant clock can be found in the Operating
Instructions for the central plant clock.
Note
The SICLOCK GPS receivers cannot be used for Buerk. While using the Buerk Timeserver, it is
necessary to replace the SICLOCK GPS receiver with the Buerk GPS 4500 receiver.
6.3.4 Commissioning the DCF 77 receiver for SICLOCK timers
Introduction
The time signal broadcast by the DCF 77 transmitter is the statutory time applicable to the
Federal Republic of Germany.
The DCF 77 radio signal can be received within a range of approximately 2000 km around
Frankfurt am Main. In regions where the DCF 77 radio signal cannot be received, use of a GPS
receiver is recommended. You need a DCF 77 receiver to use this radio signal for time
synchronization of your PCS 7 plant.
Structure of the DCF 77 receiver

The following components are included in the scope of delivery of a DCF 77 receiver:
• An antenna head with or without an antenna frame.
The DCF 77 receiver is located in the antenna head and demodulates the DCF 77 signal.
• Software for installation on the target system to be synchronized
If the DCF 77 receiver is being connected directly to the central plant clock, there is no need
for any additional driver software.
Overview of commissioning tasks

The following table shows the commissioning steps when you connect a DCF 77 receiver to a
central plant clock in a PCS 7 plant for time synchronization purposes:
Step What?
1 First commissioning of the DCF 77 receiver
Configure the DCF 77 receiver with the aid of the associated commissioning software.
2 Connect the DCF 77 receiver cable
3 Align the antenna

Wiring
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To optimize the alignment of your DCF 77 receiver, proceed as follows:
1. Align the DCF 77 receiver so that the control LED flashes at intervals of one second.
2. Check that the DCF 77 receiver is on the side of your building facing Frankfurt.
Note
If you are unable to receive a constant time signal, please note the following rules:
• Maintain as great a distance as possible between the DCF 77 receiver and PCs, monitors,
laser printers, motors, motorized operating mechanisms, or similar sources of
interference.
• Keep the DCF 77 receiver away from metal surfaces and steel-reinforced concrete.
• Additional information on the connection and optimal alignment of the DCF 77 receiver can
be found in the Operating Instructions for the DCF 77 receiver.
• Additional information on connecting a central plant clock can be found in the Operating
Instructions for the central plant clock.

6.4 Configuring the time synchronization for PC stations with OS
6.4.1 How to assign parameters for a CP 1623 / CP 1628 communications processor
Introduction
In order for the communications processor to process the time frames, its time operation must
be assigned.
Configuring time operation for a communications processor (CP 1623/CP 1628)

In order to assign the time operation for the communications processor, proceed as follows:
1. Open SIMATIC Manager.
2. Select the PC station to be synchronized in the tree view.
3. Open the configuration of the station in HW Config.
4. Select the communication processor (CP 1623/CP 1628).
5. Select the menu command Edit > Object Properties.
6. If you are using a CP1623, perform the following steps:
– Switch to the "Options" tab.
– Select the "Time of day" check box in the "Time-of-Day Synchronization" area.
– Select the "Slave (time receiver)" option in the "Time-of-Day Synchronization" area.

7. If you are using a CP1628, perform the following steps:

– Switch to the "Time-of-Day Synchronization" tab.
– Select the "Accept time of day on the CP and forward" check box in the "SIMATIC Mode"
area.
8. Click OK.
6.4.2 Setting the time displayed
6.4.2.1 How to configure the operator station display
Introduction
You configure the time display for the operator station process mode on the engineering station.
You can select the "Local time zone", for example, in the "Time base for time display in runtime"
parameter.
Check the settings in the "Computer properties" dialog box.
Requirement
• You must configure the time display on the engineering station before you load the OS.

Procedure
1. Select the "[Computer name]" object in the tree view in WinCC Explorer.
The detail window displays the corresponding computer.
2. Select the "[Name of computer]" object in the detail view.
3. Select Edit > Properties.
The "Computer properties" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Parameters" tab.
Figure 6-1 Example setting

5. Choose the time mode from the "Time basis for time display in runtime" drop-down list.
The time zone is only important for the display in process mode. Internally, UTC is used
exclusively; in archives, for example.
– "Local time zone"
The local time with daylight saving time and standard time is set.
– For project-specific settings, choose:
"Time zone of the server (migrated projects)", if you want to set the time for migrated
projects, or
"Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)", if you want to set UTC
6. In the "PLC clock setting" group, select the
– "The PLC is set to coordinated universal time (UTC) (preferred setting)" option
PLC is set to the local winter time all year (WinCC V5 compatibility mode)
For this option, note the information in "Time synchronization in WinCC V5 compatibility
mode" at the end of this chapter.
7. Select the required format in the "Central date and time formatting" group.
This formatting affects the display of the time and date in the process control.
– Date in the configured format: "Configure individual components"
Date in accordance with ISO 8601: "ISO8601-Swap format to all components"
8. Click "OK".
Time synchronization in WinCC V5 compatibility mode
Note
Contact Customer Support if you would like to use time synchronization in V5 compatibility
mode.
The WinCC V5 compatibility mode requires that time frames always be sent on the plant bus in
winter time format. The switch to daylight saving time occurs on the OS severs.
This mode is activated/deactivated in the OS server project in WinCC Explorer in the "PLC" object
on the "Parameters" tab of the "Computer properties" dialog box.
6.4.2.2 How to convert the local time zone and daylight saving time parameters
Introduction
You can convert the time displayed on the OS in process mode.

Rules
• If operating a PCS 7 plant across several time zones with different daylight saving time and
standard time settings, you should also use the harmonized UTC time for the time display on
the operator station. You therefore have a uniform basis for process analysis at all plant units.
• You can configure the switch to daylight saving time or point in time for the switch for each
specific country. PCS 7 always handles internal functions on the basis of UTC. Therefore, any
conversion to daylight saving time or to a different local time does not have any impact on the
internal functions of PCS 7.
If the time display of the operator station is set to the local time of specific countries, with
automatic conversion of daylight saving time and standard time, the time is automatically
converted at the correct date and time.
Requirements
• It must be possible to operate the operating system environment.
• You must make the settings directly on the OS.
Procedure
To change the operator station to display daylight saving time and standard time, follow these
steps:
1. Open the dialog for settings of the Control Panel on the OS.
2. Double-click the "Date and Time" icon.
3. Select the "Date and Time" tab.
4. In the "Time zone" area, click the "Change time zone" button.
Ensure that the time zone displayed in your list field is appropriate for your area.
5. Select the check box "Automatically adjust clock for Daylight Saving Time".
6. Click "OK".

Result
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.
6.4.3 Parameter assignment for an OS server in a work group
6.4.3.1 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a work group with central time master
Requirements
• The central plant clock is connected to the terminal bus and the plant bus.
• The OS servers are cooperative time masters on the plant bus.
• Time operation is activated for each network adapter of the OS server.
– The OS server is equipped with at least one CP 1623 / 1628 communications processor
(more than 8 AS or high availability AS).
You can find information about the parameter assignment in the section "How to assign
parameters for a CP 1623 / CP 1628 communications processor (Page 76)".
– The OS server is equipped with a BCE communications processor (up to 8 AS).
The BCE/Softnet communications processor cannot be configured redundantly.
• All automation systems are configured as time slaves.
Assigning the OS server parameters for time synchronization

To configure the OS server for time synchronization, proceed as follows:
1. Open the OS server in the PCS 7 project on the engineering station.
2. Select the "Time synchronization" editor in the tree view of WinCC Explorer.
3. Select Open in the shortcut menu.
The "Time Synchronization" dialog box opens.
4. Select the "Synchronization via System Bus (Master, Slave)" check box.
5. Select the "Display symbolic name of the access points" check box.
The communications processors of the OS server are displayed with a symbolic name if they
are not present on the engineering station.
6. Select the network adapter from the "Access point 1" drop-down list.
The list shows all available devices that are suitable for time synchronization.

7. Select the "Master" option.
8. If you are using a redundant network adapter, select it from the "Access point 2" drop-down
list.
Note

10.Click "OK".
Result
The central plant clock transmits the time frames on the terminal bus and the plant bus.
The OS servers are cooperative time masters.

6.4.3.2 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a work group without central time
master
Requirements
Restriction:
CPU types with integrated Ethernet interface that support the NTP mode only can only be
used in the configuration if the automation system is equipped with an additional CP 443-1
communications processor.

To configure the OS server for time synchronization, proceed as follows:
6. Select the network adapter from the "Access point 1" drop-down list.

8. If you are using a redundant network adapter, select it from the "Access point 2" drop-down
list.
Note

10.Click "OK".
Result

Rule
Note
The automation system can only be synchronized if at least one OS server is activated.
6.4.4 Parameter assignment for an OS server in a Windows domain
6.4.4.1 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a Windows domain with a hierarchy
with central time master
Requirements
• The central plant clock is connected to the terminal bus and the plant bus.
• A domain controller is configured as the operations master PDC emulator.
• All operator stations are members in a domain.

To configure time synchronization for the OS server, proceed as follows:
4. Select the "Synchronization via Terminal Bus (Slave)" check box.
5. Select the "Use the time from a specific computer" option.
6. Enter the first domain controller in the "Computer 1" input field.
7. If you are using a redundant domain controller, enter it in the "Computer 2" input field.

10.Select the network adapter from the "Access point 1" drop-down list.
The "Master" option is selected automatically.
11.If you are using a redundant network adapter, select it from the "Access point 2" drop-down
list.
Note
12.Click "OK".
Result
The central plant clock transmits the time frames on the terminal bus and the plant bus.

The OS server is a cooperative time master.
Rules
Note
OS servers in a Windows domain
Before you assign the time synchronization parameters for a PCS 7 plant 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 Windows domain and receive their time from the domain
controller?
• Which computers do not belong to the Windows domain and from where do they obtain their
time?
• Which computers are time masters and which are time slaves?
NOTICE
Response to change in the time setting
If a time jump of more than 5 seconds occurs, the computer that was defined as the time master
becomes a time slave. The message "Time synchronization has been permanently switched to
slave" is generated.
Note that this computer is no longer defined as a time master even after a restart.
You can restore the time master status of the computer on the OS server or the engineering
station in the OS server project.
Restoring time master status:
• On OS server.
In the OS project in WinCC Explorer, clear the "Deactivate time synchronization" check box
in the "General Settings" area of the "Time Synchronization" editor.
Close the dialog and the OS project so that the change will be applied.
Start the process control.
• On the engineering station
In the OS project in WinCC Explorer, clear the "Deactivate time synchronization" check box
in the "General Settings" area of the "Time Synchronization" editor.
Download the OS project to the target system.

6.4.4.2 How to assign parameters for an OS server in a Windows domain with a hierarchy
without central time master
Requirements
• An NTP time server is connected to the terminal bus.
• A domain controller is configured as the operations master PDC emulator.
• All operator stations are members in a domain.

In this configuration, you use the NTP time server as the time source instead of a central plant
clock. The NTP time server together with a DCF 77 radio receiver module or GPS receiver module
is a reliable time source. The domain controller is the time master. Information on configuring
the domain controller as time master can be found in the Microsoft literature on the Internet at:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816042/en-us) .
To configure the OS servers additionally as time slaves of the domain controller, proceed as
follows:
5. Select the "Use the time from a specific computer" option.
6. Enter the first domain controller (DC1) in the "Computer 1" input field.
7. If you are using a redundant domain controller, enter it in the "Computer 2" input field.

10.Select the network adapter from the "Access point 1" drop-down list.
11.If you are using a redundant network adapter, select it from the "Access point 2" drop-down
list.
Note
12.Click "OK".
Result

Rules
Note
The automation system can only be synchronized if at least one OS server is activated.
Note
OS servers in a Windows domain
Before you assign the time synchronization parameters for a PCS 7 plant 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 Windows domain and receive their time from the domain
controller?
• Which computers do not belong to the Windows domain and from where do they obtain their
time?
• Which computers are time masters and which are time slaves?
NOTICE
Response to change in the time setting
If a time jump of more than 5 seconds occurs, the computer that was defined as the time master
becomes a time slave. The message "Time synchronization has been permanently switched to
slave" is generated.
Note that this computer is no longer defined as a time master even after a restart.
You can restore the time master status of the computer on the OS server or the engineering
station in the OS server project.
Restoring time master status:
• On OS server.
In the OS server project in WinCC Explorer, clear the "Deactivate time synchronization" check
box in the "General Settings" area of the "Time Synchronization" editor.
• On the engineering station
In the OS server project in WinCC Explorer, clear the "Deactivate time synchronization" check
box in the "General Settings" area of the "Time Synchronization" editor.
Download the OS project to the target system.
See also
How to assign parameters for an OS server in a Windows domain with a hierarchy with central
time master (Page 85)

6.4.5 How to assign parameters for an OS client
Procedure
To configure OS clients for time synchronization, proceed as follows for each OS client:
1. Open the OS client project in the PCS 7 project on the engineering station.

All associated options and input fields are active.
5. Select the "Use the time from a connected WinCC server" option.
6. Click "OK".

6.5 Configuring time synchronization for a PC station without OS in a work group
6.5 Configuring time synchronization for a PC station without OS in a

work group
6.5.1 Overview of configuration steps
PC station with OS
In PCS 7, operator stations offer an integrated time synchronization option in the form of the
"WinCC time synchronization" application. For time synchronization of the PC station, you must
configure the "WinCC time synchronization" application. You can find information on this in the
section "Configuring the time synchronization for PC stations with OS (Page 76)".
PC station without OS
The list below includes PC stations that you can also operate without OS:
• Engineering station
• SIMATIC BATCH stations
• SIMATIC Route Control stations
• Process Historian
• Information Server
• OpenPCS 7
• Web client
• Web diagnostics client
• SIMATIC Management Console
If SIMATIC BATCH, SIMATIC Route Control, or Information Server is installed on the operator
station, the PC station will be synchronized via the time synchronization of the OS.
For time synchronization of these PC stations using the NTP mode is recommended.
6.5.1.1 How to synchronize PC stations without OS using the NTP mode
Introduction
All the PC stations of a PCS 7 plant can be synchronized using the NTP procedure. With the NTP
procedure the network components fetch the time cyclically and actively from an NTP server.
The NTP server in PCS 7 plants can be a central plant clock or a Windows based NTP server.
The settings of the Group Policy Objects (GPO) are used to configure the NTP client on the
corresponding PC stations to synchronize the system with a NTP server.

In the case of failure of the NTP server which is configured on a non-redundant PC, a project-
specific solution must be organized (for example, synchronization over the internet or another
NTP server).
Requirements
• The PC stations must not be synchronized using any other method (e.g. by means of "WinCC
time synchronization" on an existing OS installation, or by means of an integrated radio
clock).
• NTP server with connection to terminal bus
– Central plant clock (e.g. Buerk Mobatime DTS 4138S)
– Windows-based NTP server. For more information refer: Configuration of a Windows
based NTP server (Page 94)
• You must make the settings as a PC station administrator.
• Incoming connections on UDP port 123 are allowed by the Windows Firewall.
• The service “Windows Time” (W32time) has to be started. The Startup type has to be
“Automatic (Delayed Start)”.
Configuration of the NTP Client

Follow these steps to configure a PC station (e.g. the ES) as an NTP client and thereby
synchronize with the NTP server (plant central clock or Windows based NTP server):
1. Log on as a user with administrator rights.
2. Use the search box in the start menu to open the file "gpedit.msc".
The "Local Group Policy Editor" dialog box opens.
3. In the tree view, select "Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration >
Administrative Templates > System > Windows Time Service > Time Providers". The
associated objects are displayed in the detail window.

4. Make the following settings:
Object Setting
Configure Windows NTP Client Double-click the object and select the "Enabled"
option.
NtpServer: <IP address NTP server-1>,0x8 <IP ad‐

dress NTP server-2>,0xa
Example: 192.168.178.201,0x8
192.168.178.202,0xa
Type: NTP
Enable Windows NTP Client Double-click the object and select the "Enabled"
option.
Enable Windows NTP Server Double-click the object and select the "Disabled"
option.
5. Restart the computer to apply these changes.
Checking the time synchronization

You can find information about checking the time synchronization in the section "How to check
the time on the PC stations (Page 113)".
6.5.1.2 Configuration of a Windows based NTP server
Configuration of a Windows based NTP server

It is recommended to set up the NTP server redundantly. Use redundant OS servers to serve as
NTP servers.
Follow these steps to configure an OS server and its redundant OS partner server as NTP servers
and thus synchronize other PC stations with it:
1. Log on as a user with administrator rights.
2. Use the search box in the "Start" menu to open the file "gpedit.msc".
The "Local Group Policy Editor" dialog box opens.
3. In the tree view, select Local Computer Policy > Computer Configuration > Administrative
Templates > System > Windows Time Service.
4. In the detail window, double-click the "Global Configuration Settings" object. The "Global
Configuration Settings" dialog box opens
Object Setting
Global configuration settings Double-click the object and select the "Enabled"
option.
AnnounceFlags = 5

6. In the tree view of the "Local Group Policy Editor", select the folder Local Computer Policy
> Computer configuration > Administrative templates > System > Windows Time
Service > Time Providers. The associated objects are displayed in the detail window.
Object Setting
Configure Windows NTP Client Double-click the object and select the "Disabled"
option.
Enable Windows NTP Client Double-click the object and select the "Disabled"
option.
Enable Windows NTP Server Double-click the object and select the "Enabled"
option.
8. Restart the computer to apply these changes.

6.6 Configuring time synchronization on an AS
6.6.1 Time synchronization with central plant clock and S7-400 modules
Introduction
Time is synchronized using an external central plant clock as time master. The time master
distributes the time frames via Industrial Ethernet in the SIMATIC mode and/or NTP mode. The
mode is determined by the configuration of the central plant clock.
The time synchronization for the corresponding S7-400 modules is configured in HW Config.
Modules used for the configuration
Modules Comment
CPU Central processing unit
H CPU Central module for redundant configuration
CP 443-1 Communication processor module for Industrial Ethernet
CP 443-5 Ext Communication processor module for PROFIBUS DP
Examples of configurations
For all versions, a central plant clock is used as time master on the bus.
• Configuration 1
Time synchronization with NTP or SIMATIC mode via external CP 443-1
The time is synchronized using NTP or SIMATIC mode via CP 443-1, CP 443-5 Ext and CPU of
the automation system.
• Configuration 2
Time synchronization with NTP or SIMATIC mode via CPU PN/DP with
integrated PROFINET IO interface
Time synchronization is performed in the NTP or SIMATIC mode via a CPU PN/DP with
integrated PROFINET IO interface and CP 443-5 Ext. When you use CPU`s of FW V5.x and V6.x
with the internal Ethernet/PROFINET interface, time synchronization must be performed in
NTP mode. If you use CPU's of FW V7.0, H-CPU of FW V6.x and CPU 410, you can also use
SIMATIC mode for time synchronization at the internal Ethernet/PROFINET interface.

6.6.2 Configuration 1
6.6.2.1 Explanations for configuration 1
Time synchronization with NTP or SIMATIC mode via external CP 443-1

The following figure shows an example of the time synchronization:
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① The central plant clock distributes the time frames via the plant bus (Industrial Ethernet).
② The CP 443-1 obtains the time frames and synchronizes its internal clock.
③ The CP 443-1 distributes the time frames actively on the communications bus (C bus).
The CP 443-1 is a time master on the C bus.
④ The CPU and the CP 443-5 Ext receive the time frames from the C bus.
CPU and CP 443-5 Ext are time slaves on the C bus.

Desig‐ Explanation
nation
⑤ The CPU distributes time frames via the internal PROFIBUS DP interface on the fieldbus (PRO‐
FIBUS DP).
The CPU is the time master on the fieldbus.
⑥ The CP 443-5 Ext distributes the time frame on the fieldbus (PROFIBUS DP).
The CP 443-5 Ext is a time master on the fieldbus.
You can find information on configuring in the following section.
6.6.2.2 How to configure configuration 1
Requirements
• Central plant clock
• CP for Industrial Ethernet (using CP 443-1EX30 as example)
• CP for PROFIBUS (using CP 443-5DX05 as example)
• CPU
Configuration of the modules

The following table shows the settings in HW Config in SIMATIC Manager according to the
synchronization mode.
NTP mode SIMATIC mode

Central plant clock NTP mode SIMATIC mode
CP 443-1EX30 "NTP mode" group: "SIMATIC mode" group
"Time synchronization" tab 1. Select the following check boxes 1. Select the check box "Apply time in CP and
– Activate time synchronization in NTP forward"
mode 2. Select the "From LAN" option button.
– Time-of-day synchronization to the full
minute, if required
– Apply time of non-synchronized NTP
servers
– Forward time to station
2. Insert the required addresses in the text box
for the NTP server addresses (IP addresses).
3. Select the time zone (GMT) Dublin, Edin‐
burgh, Lisbon, London in the Time zone
drop-down list so that the CPU will be
synchronized with UTC time.
4. If you have selected the "Time-of-day syn‐
chronization on the full minute" check box,
enter the desired update interval in the "Up‐
date interval [seconds]" input field.


CPU "Clock" group
"Diagnostics/Clock" tab 1. From the drop-down list for synchronization in the AS, select: "As slave" as the synchronization
mode.
Integrated PROFIBUS DP in‐ 1. Select "As master" synchronization mode from the drop-down list.
terface of the CPU 2. Select 10 seconds as the time interval from the drop-down list.
"Clock" tab
CP 443-5DX05 "Time synchronization" group
Options" 1. Select "From station to LAN".
"Parameterization of field devices (data set routing)" group
1. Select "Activate data set gateway".
Redundant automation system on redundant high available plant bus

If a redundant automation system is connected to the redundant, high availability plant bus, two
CP 443-1 are required per CPU (per rack).
Make the following settings for the CP 443-1.
CP on the plant bus Plant bus 1 Plant bus 2

CP A Time synchronization ena‐ Not connected
(First CP 443-1 in the rack of CPU 0) bled
CP B Not connected Time synchronization disa‐
(Second CP 443-1 in the rack of CPU 0) bled
CP C Time synchronization disa‐ Not connected
(First CP 443-1 in the rack of CPU 1) bled
CP D Not connected Time synchronization ena‐
(Second CP 443-1 in the rack of CPU 1) bled

6.6.3 Configuration 2
6.6.3.1 Explanations for configuration 2
Time synchronization with NTP or SIMATIC mode via CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface
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Designation Explanation
① The central plant clock distributes the time frames via the plant bus (Industrial Ethernet).
② The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface receives the time frames via the internal
Industrial Ethernet PN/IO interface and synchronizes its internal clock.
The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface is a time slave on the plant bus.
③ The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface actively distributes the time frames on
the communication bus (C bus).
The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface is a time master on the C bus.

Designation Explanation
④ The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface actively distributes the time frames on
the fieldbus (PROFIBUS DP) via the internal PROFIBUS DP interface.
The CPU PN/DP with integrated Ethernet interface is a time master on the fieldbus.
⑤ The CP 443-5 Ext obtains the time frames from the C bus and synchronizes its internal
clock.
The CP is the time slave on the C bus.
⑥ The CP 443-5 Ext distributes the time frames on the fieldbus (PROFIBUS DP).
The CP is the time master on the fieldbus.
You can find information on configuring in the following section.
6.6.3.2 How to configure configuration 2
Requirements
• Central plant clock
• CP for PROFIBUS (using CP 443-5DX05 as example)
• Firmware version:
– CPU >=V5 (SIMATIC mode: CPU >= V7)
– H CPU >= V6
Configuration of the modules

The following table shows the settings in HW Config in SIMATIC Manager according to the
synchronization mode.

Central plant clock NTP mode SIMATIC mode
CPU "Clock" group
"Diagnostics/Clock" tab 1. For the synchronization in the AS, select "As master" synchroni‐
zation mode from the drop-down list.
2. Select 10 seconds as the time interval from the drop-down list.


Integrated PROFINET interface "NTP mode" group "SIMATIC mode" group
PN/IO of the CPU 1. Activate time synchroniza‐ 1. Select "As slave" as synchroni‐
"Time synchronization" tab tion via NTP. zation mode from the drop-
2. Insert the required addresses down list.
in the text box for the NTP
server addresses.
3. Select the time zone (GMT)
Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon,
London in the Time zone
drop-down list so that the
CPU will be synchronized
with UTC time.
4. Enter the value "10" in the
text box for the update inter‐
val [seconds].
Integrated PROFIBUS DP inter‐ 1. Select "As master" synchronization mode from the drop-down list.
face of the CPU 2. Select 10 seconds as the time interval from the drop-down list.
"Clock" tab
CP 443-5DX05 "Time synchronization" group

Options" 1. Select "From station to LAN".
"Parameterization of field devices (data set routing)" group
1. Select "Activate data set gateway".

6.7 Configuring the time synchronization for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
6.7.1 Overview of time synchronization for SIMATC PCS 7 AS RTX
Options
The following aspects are relevant to time synchronization for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX.
• Type of automation system
• Installed software
• Settings for the time zone and daylight saving time/standard time conversion in Windows
• Selection of the synchronization source for the automation system (WinAC time
synchronization)
Plant-dependent parameter assignment of the time synchronization for SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX
In PCS 7, the option for time synchronization of SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX is independent of the plant
configuration. The following table shows the settings required for time synchronization.
Settings to be made in PCS 7 network Single-station system

following environment Synchronization via Synchronization via BIOS time (local)
plant bus (external)
The displayed time should The displayed time should The time should be displayed uniformly across all levels and functions.
match the synchroniza‐ match the local time. Pos‐
tion source specifications. sible to switch between
daylight saving time/
standard time.
A continuous time should
be set on the AS (GMT/
UTC).
WinAC time synchroniza‐ Source: CP Source: PC Source: PC
tion Settings (Page 104): Time base: GMT Time base: Local
Windows setting Time zone: Local time Time zone: Local time zone Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time
Date and time properties > zone (GMT)
"Time Zone" tab Select switchover between daylight saving and standard "Automatically adjust clock for day‐
Settings (Page 79): time on a plant-specific basis light saving changes" check box de‐
activated
WinCC Explorer Option button "The PLC is set to coordinated universal time Option button "PLC is set to the lo‐
"Computer" object proper‐ (UTC) (preferred setting)": Activated cal winter time all year": Activated
ties > "Parameters" tab "Time base for time display in runtime" group: Local time zone
WinCC Explorer "Time You will find information on plant-configuration-dependent settings under "Configuring the time
Synchronization" editor synchronization for PC stations with OS (Page 76)"; section "Configuring the OS client for time
synchronization"

6.7.2 How to set the time synchronization source
Introduction
Make the setting in accordance with the configuration you selected.
Requirements
• The WinAC Time Synchronization software V4.0 or higher is installed on SIMATIC PCS 7 AS
RTX.
• In HW Config, "As slave" must have been set as the synchronization mode for time
synchronization in the AS.
Synchronizing SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX as a group via the plant bus

Set the CP of the PC station as the source for time synchronization.
1. Select PC Based Control > WinAC Time Synchronization in the Start menu under the
Siemens SIMATIC programs.
The "WinAC Time Synchronization" dialog box opens.
2. Activate the "CP" options button under "Source" in the in the "Settings" group.
3. Click "Select".
4. In the "Set PG/PC Interface" dialog box that appears, select the interface connected to the
plant bus in the "Interface parameterization used" group.
5. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
6. Click "OK" to confirm the message that appears.
7. Click "Start" to initiate time synchronization.
8. Click "Close" to close the dialog box.
Synchronizing SIMATIC PCS 7 AS RTX as a stand-alone system with PC clock

For a single station system, you need to set the PC clock as the source for time synchronization.
1. Select PC Based Control > WinAC Time Synchronization in the Start menu under the
Siemens SIMATIC programs.
The "WinAC Time Synchronization" dialog box opens.
2. In the "Settings" group under "Source", click "PC Clock".
3. Select the time base ("Time base" option button) according to the type of time display
required:
– The displayed time should match the local time, including daylight saving changes. A
continuous time should be set on the AS (GMT/UTC):
Time base: GMT
– The time should be displayed uniformly across all levels and functions: Time base: Local
Note: Daylight saving and standard time must be set manually. Please contact Customer
Support regarding automatic switchover.

4. Click "Start" to initiate time synchronization.

5. Click "Close" to close the dialog box.
6.7.3 How to configure the time synchronization for the AS
Introduction
The following configuration is required for the AS.
Requirements
• The PCS 7 project is created.
• SIMATIC Manager is open.
• The component view is activated
Procedure
1. In the component view, select the SIMATIC PC station.
2. In the detailed view, double-click the "Configuration" object.
HW Config opens.
3. Select the CPU.
4. Open the shortcut menu of the CPU and select the menu command Object Properties.
– Select the "Diagnostics/Clock" tab.
– In the "Clock" group, select the “As slave" synchronization type for "Synchronization in the
PLC".
– Click "OK".
The dialog box closes.
5. If you are using a CP 56x1, open the shortcut menu of the CP and select Object properties.
– Select the "Clock" tab
– Select "As master" in the "Synchronization type" drop-down list.
– Select "10 seconds" in the "Time interval" drop-down list.
– Click "OK".
The dialog box closes.
6. Select the menu command Station > Save and Compile.
7. Close HW Config.

6.8 Configuring time synchronization with multiple networks
6.8.1 Configuring time synchronization for separate networks using a central clock
Introduction
To ensure time synchronization for separate networks as well, only the time frame of the central
plant clock should be forwarded to the various networks.
• Use SICLOCK TC 400 to synchronize up to four networks and Buerk DTS4138S to synchronize
up to two networks.
• If several separated networks must be synchronized, use a suitable switch, e.g., SCALANCE
XM416-4C, for separating the frame traffic.
The following example demonstrates synchronization of 5 networks with a SICLOCK TC 100
central plant clock, using a SCALANCE XM416-4C switch.
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Function for separating message frame traffic

Use the "Access Control" function when you use suitable SCALANCE switches (e.g., SCALANCE
XM416-4C) to separate the message frame traffic between networks. You must configure the
switches using web-based management.
Requirements
• The synchronization message frame from central plant clock must be configured.
• The IP address of central plant clock must be known.
• The central plant clock must be connected to a switch.
• The networks (plant 1 to plant 5 in the example figure) are not connected to the switch.
• You must configure the switches using web-based management.

Requirements for configuration using web-based management

• The IP address of the switch must be set.
There must be an Ethernet connection between the switch and PC station.
• Access to port 80 or 443 must be possible if a firewall is installed (web-based management
is based on access via HTTP or HTTPS).
Configure the function for separating message frame traffic according to the switch used. You
can find additional information on this in the section "How to configure SCALANCE X414-3E for
separation of time frames (Page 107)".
6.8.2 How to configure SCALANCE X414-3E for separation of time frames
Requirements
• The IP address or the URL of the switch must be known.
• Requirements for configuration using web-based management must have been met.
Procedure
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Enter the IP address or the URL of the switch in the address bar of Internet Explorer. The login
dialog of web-based management is displayed once a reliable connection has been
established to the switch.
3. Select the "Admin" entry in the "LoginID" selection field if you wish to edit the settings of the
IE switch (read and write access). You are only granted read access to the configuration data
of the switch if you selected the "User" entry.
4. Enter your password. The default passwords (from the delivery condition) apply if you have
not yet specified a password:
– User name: admin - Password: admin
– User name: user - Password: user
Note
For security reasons, you are strongly advised to change the default passwords (using the
Command Line Interface - CLI).
5. Click "OK" to initiate login at the switch.

6. Select the "Switch > Ports" folder from the tree view.
The "Port Status" menu opens.
7. In the "Port" column, click the port number to which a part of the plant is connected.
The "Port Configuration" menu opens.
8. Activate the "Port enabled": check box.

9. Click the "Set Values" button.

10.Connect the networks to the switch.
11.Click the "Port" button.
12.Repeat steps 9 to 11 for the ports of the other plants.
Result
Configuration via Web Based Management (WBM) is complete.
Note
Do not enter any Unicast addresses in the Access Control List (ACL) for the plant ports.
• Configuration manual Industrial Communication; Industrial Ethernet Switches;
SCALANCE X300; SCALANCE X400, sections "Access Control Port Configuration menu item"
and "The Port Status menu"

6.9 Configuring redundant PCS 7 systems
6.9.1 How to configure time synchronization of OS servers with a redundant

communication module and external clock
Introduction
The described configuration is based on redundant OS servers on a redundant plant bus.
Communications processors
Each OS server in a server pair must feature redundant communication modules.
Possible types:
• Two CP 1623 each
• Two CP 1628 each
You configure the communications processor and its partner module on the engineering station
in the OS server project in the "Time Synchronization" editor.
The communications module under access point 1. The partner module under access point 2.
You can find information about configuring the communications processors in the section
"Configuring the time synchronization for PC stations with OS (Page 76)".
See also
Configuring time synchronization with multiple networks (Page 106)
6.9.2 How to configure time synchronization on a PCS 7 system with redundant bus
system

The table below shows the steps that are necessary for configuring time synchronization for
redundant buses, including references to the sections in this documentation that provide a
corresponding description:
Step What? For more information, refer to

the section:
1 Commission the SICLOCK or Buerk timer central plant clock "Commissioning the SICLOCK
timers (Page 64)"
2 Connect the GPS decoder to the SICLOCK or Buerk timer "Commissioning GPS receivers
central plant clock and configure it for SICLOCK timers (Page 72)"
3 The SICLOCK or Buerk timer central plant clock is connected -
to the network redundantly (LAN A and LAN B).

Step What? For more information, refer to

the section:
4 Connect the central plant clock to the plant bus, depending "Configuring time synchroniza‐
on the configuration selected: tion with multiple networks
• Via Ethernet for high availability redundant buses (Page 106)"
• Via SCALANCE for separated plant buses

5 Configuring time synchronization for automation systems in "Configuring time synchroniza‐
HW Config tion on an AS (Page 96)"
6 OS server time synchronization "Configuring the time synchroni‐
zation for PC stations with OS
(Page 76)"
7 OS client time synchronization "How to assign parameters for an
OS client (Page 91)"

6.10 Configuring the time synchronization of the domain controllers (DC)
6.10 Configuring the time synchronization of the domain controllers

(DC)
6.10.1 How to configure time synchronization of the domain controller
Options for time synchronization with a central plant clock

In PCS 7, domain controllers are synchronized with the central plant clock by default.
In a domain, always synchronize only the domain controller that manages the role of the PDC
emulator.
You can find the current PDC emulator if you enter the following in the search box in the Start
menu on any domain controller:
netdom query fsmo
You can find additional information on synchronizing the domain controller using NTP and on
general configuration in Microsoft literature.

6.10 Configuring the time synchronization of the domain controllers (DC)

Checking the time synchronization 7
7.1 How to check the time on the PC stations
Introduction
The following control system message is displayed if time synchronization is disturbed at a PC
station, for example:
"LAN-Sync: Time synchronization with PC <xxx> is disturbed".
Requirement
It must be possible to operate the operating system environment (Windows command line
window).
It is not possible to execute the w32tm function if command prompts have been disabled in the
process mode (runtime) configuration. If you wish to use this function, you must change the
configuration for process mode.
Methods for checking the time

You can check the time of PC stations in the PCS 7 plant by using the operating system function
"w32tm". Use the "w32tm" operating system function to set the time difference to an additional
computer.
Note
Additional information about the w32tm command is available by entering the string "w32tm/?"
in the Windows command line window.
Checking time synchronization using 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.
Domain controller "DC1" is the target in the example shown below.
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 will be collected until you press the "Ctrl-C"
key shortcut.

7.1 How to check the time on the PC stations
Example: Checking the time synchronization

1. Open "cmd" via the search box in the Start menu.
The Windows command line window opens.
2. Enter the following:
w32tm /stripchart /computer:<IP address of the time server>
The time difference is displayed in a table in the command prompt.
Example:
w32tm /stripchart /computer:111.222.33.44
3. Output is interrupted by pressing CTRL+C.
Monitoring the central plant clock

The central plant clock function can be monitored using a binary alarm output. For information
on configuring this output, refer to the central plant clock documentation.
Configure a priority "16" alarm for monitoring this output in a user program on an automation
system.
You can find additional information on configuring the alarm in the PCS 7 Process Control
System; Operator Station Configuration Manual.
• Internet: www.microsoft.com, subject: "Synchronizing the time using the Windows time
service (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc773263(v=ws.10).aspx)"
• SICLOCK; SICLOCK TC 400 Operating Instructions (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/
ww/en/view/73996850)
• Buerk: Buerk Operating manual (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/ww/en/view/
109760344)

7.2 How to check the time on an OS server with CP 1623 / CP 1628
7.2 How to check the time on an OS server with CP 1623 / CP 1628
Requirement
• One of the following communication processors is used as network adapter for
communication between the OS server and plant bus:
– CP 1623
– CP 1628
• The time synchronization is activated for the communications processor (see note in
"Procedure" below).
Procedure
1. In the Start menu, select the command Siemens Automation > SIMATIC > SIMATIC NET >
Communication settings.
2. In the tree view, open the folder Modules > <CP...> > Time of day.
3. Check the following settings:
– Time-of-day adjustment: enabled
– Time reception: ...<Date Time> ... <synchronous>
4. Check the parameter assignment of the communications processor.
You can find additional information on this in the section "How to assign parameters for a CP
1623 / CP 1628 communications processor (Page 76)".

7.3 How to configure the status check of the time master role of the OS server
7.3 How to configure the status check of the time master role of the OS
server
Synchronization via plant bus

The time synchronization via the plant bus/Industrial Ethernet bus is only available on WinCC
server projects. A BCE network adapter or up to two communication processors (for example CP
1623) can be used as the access point for time synchronization.
You can view the status of the access points in process mode. Configure an I/O field for each
access point.
• For the first access point:
Assign the internal text variable "@TimeSyncDevice1State" to an I/O field.
• For the second access point:
If a second CP1623 is available for time-of-day synchronization in the computer, assign the
text variable "@TimeSyncDevice2State" to an additional I/O field.
• For the current state:
@PRF_TIMESYNC_CURRENT_STATE
• For the reset:
@PRF_TIMESYNC_RESET
• For the signal quality:
@PRF_TIMESYNC_SIGNAL_QUALITY
• For the time difference:
@PRF_TIMESYNC_TIME_DIFF
The following status information can be displayed in these I/O fields in process mode:
• "Slave"
• "Standby master"
• "Active master"
• "Deactivated"
Note
The configuration engineer is not permitted to create @ prefix variables. This is reserved for
the WinCC PCS7 software. It is not permitted to manipulate these system variables. The
system variables are required for fault-free operation of the product.
Online help WinCC Information System

Glossary
CEDST
Central European Daylight Saving Time
Central plant clock

A central plant clock receives a time frame from an external clock and forwards it to the terminal
bus or plant bus.
CET
Central European Time
Clock, external
External clocks synchronize a plant using externally received time frames, e.g., of the DCF77
radio signal or satellite-based GPS signal.
Cooperative time master

A cooperative time master assumes the role of time master only when it stops receiving time
frames from the active time master.
DCF 77
DCF 77 is a time signal that is sent from the DCF 77 transmitter at Frankfurt am Main.
The time signal transmits the statutory time applicable to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Domain controller
A domain controller is a server that regulates and manages the authentication and authorization
of the computers and users a within Windows computer network.
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
GPS
Global Positioning System

Glossary
Local time
The local time is actual time in the respective time zone.
NTP
Network Time Protocol
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 Time Clock, 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.
SIMATIC mode
The SIMATIC mode works with MAC addresses (ISO layer 2) and can thus be used only in the local
Ethernet subnet.
This time synchronization method is not routing-capable.
Stratum, strata
A stratum is a hierarchy level within time synchronization. Within a stratum, the time is the same
for all components.
• The time basis (precise reference time) within the entire system is designated as stratum 0.
• Components that are directly linked to the time basis are designated as stratum 1.
• Any component within a stratum (n) that causes a time difference generates a new time level
stratum (n+1). The digit next to "stratum" indicates the number of time levels between the
time basis (stratum 0) and a stratum (n).
Time master
The time master is responsible within the time synchronization for distributing the time frame.
It forwards the time frame to the PCS 7 components configured as time slaves.
The following time master types are available:
• Active time master
• Cooperative time master
• Passive time master

Glossary
Time slave
The time slaves are PCS 7 components that receive the time frames from the time master and use
these to set their own clock.
Time synchronization
With time synchronization, the date and time of all time-dependent components are unified by
a time master.
UTC (Universal Time Coordinated)

UTC is an internationally specified time base. It does not take daylight saving time into account.

Glossary

Index
A D
Aligning Daylight saving time
Antenna DCF 77, 75 Setting on OS, 80
GPS antenna, 73 DCF 77 receivers, 74
Antenna DCF 77 Definition
Aligning, 75 Stratum, 21
Applications Time synchronization, 14
Time synchronization, 14 Documentation
Access options, 10
for planning and configuration, 10
B Purpose, 9
Structure, 9
Bus, redundant
Target group, 9
Configuring, 109
Domain
Configuration with central time master, 43
Configuration with multiple hierarchies, 47
C Configuration without central time master, 45
Central plant clock, 96 Time synchronization, 30, 31, 33
Checking
Time, 113
Clocks E
External, 24
Edit, 105
Communications processor
Hardware configuration of the PC station as a single
Assigning parameters, 76
station system, 105
Checking, 115
Engineering station
Configuration
Configuring without OS, 92
Domain with central time master, 43
Example of time synchronization, 27
Domain with multiple hierarchies, 47
External
Domain without central time master, 45
Clocks, 24
Work group with central time master, 39
Work group without central time master, 41
Configurations
Recommended, 37
F
Configuring Factory settings of the Buerk timer, 68
Engineering station, 92
Information Server, 92
OpenPCS 7, 92 G
Process Historian, 92
GPS antenna
Redundant bus, 109
Aligning, 73
Redundant OS servers with external timer, 109
SIMATIC Management Console, 92
SIMATIC Route Control, 92
Web client, 92
I
Web diagnostics client, 92 Industrial Ethernet bus, 116
Configuring the Buerk timer, 69 Information Server
Cooperative time master, 25 Configuring without OS, 92

Index
L R
Legend, 26 Redundancy, 109
Local Area Network, 116 Time master role of the OS server, 116
Local time, 16 Time synchronization, 30
Redundant OS servers with external timer
Configuring, 109
N Rules
Plants across several time zones, 18
NTP mode, 55, 96
Structure - PCS 7 plant, 23
O S
OpenPCS 7
Selection
Time master, 49
OS
Set the basic parameters on the Buerk timer, 69
Converting to daylight saving time, 80
Setting
Converting to local time, 78
Local time on the OS, 78
OS client
SICLOCK GPS, 72
Assigning parameters, 91
Wiring, 75
OS server
SICLOCK TC 400, 43, 50
Assigning parameters, 81, 83, 85, 88
SICLOCK TC x00, 64
OS Server
SIMATIC BATCH
Time master role, 116
SIMATIC Management Console
P SIMATIC mode, 55, 96
PC station, 105 SIMATIC Route Control
Editing the hardware configuration as a single Configuring without OS, 92
station system, 105 Single-station system, 105
PC stations, 92 Editing the hardware configuration of the PC
Without OS, 93 station, 105
PCS 7 plant Skills, required, 11
Structure, 21 Status
Plant buses, separated Time master role of the OS server, 116
Time synchronization, 30 TimeSyncDevice tag, 116
Plants Stratum
Distributed, 17 Definition, 21
Plants across several time zones Structure
Rules, 18 Documentation, 9
Process control messages, 116 PCS 7 plant, 21
Process Historian Structure - PCS 7 plant
Configuring without OS, 92 Rules, 23
Purpose Synchronizing, 104
Documentation, 9
T
Tag
TimeSyncDevice, 116

Index
Target group
Documentation, 9
Time
Checking, 113
Time master, 25
Selection, 49
Time master role of the OS server, 116
Time slave, 25
Time synchronization, 104, 116
Applications, 14
Configuring, 98, 101
Definition, 14
In domain, 30
In domains, 31, 33
in the work group, 30, 32
NTP and SIMATIC mode, 96, 97, 100
On separated plant busses, 30
Redundancy, 30
Time zone, 17
W
Web client
Web diagnostics client
Windows domain, 61, 62
Wiring
SICLOCK GPS, 75
Work group, 58, 59
Time synchronization, 30, 32
Work group with central time master
Configuration, 39
Work group without central time master
Configuration, 41

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3.7.1 Time sources for a PCS 7 plant

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