In The Automation Podcast, Episode 6, we discuss why your ControlLogix or CompactLogix time may be off by a few hours.
Note: You can read more about why your Logix processor time may be off a few hours in our companion blog article HERE.
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So you can make the UTC time sync with computer time ? ,
Can you tell me how, I appreciate it !!
Good morning Ngo,
If you go online you can set the PLC’s time to match your PC under controller properties, but keep in mind the PLC will not automatically change the time when Daylight Savings changes.
To automatically sync your A-B plcs to your PC time try this free tool:
https://rockwellautomation.custhelp.com/app/answers/answer_view/a_id/44321/loc/en_US
Best of luck,
Shawn Tierney,
Instructor at http://www.TheAutomationSchool.com
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