HTML5 Set Time

In Niagara 4.14 and later, there is added browser support to the Set Time step. Running this step sets the time for each remote device in the job. The “HTML5” version of this view is a web-browser-based implementation and it provides the same functions as the Workbench view.

Figure 1. Set Time properties


To access this view, expand Config > Drivers > NiagaraNetwork and click .ProvisioningNwExt. To open the job steps window, click and double-click Set Time or select Set Time and click OK. The Set Time window opens. Enter the properties mentioned below and click OK. This adds the job step component in the top pane (Provisioning steps to run) of the Niagara Network Job Builder or the Niagara Network Prototype View. Running this step sets the time for each remote device in the job.

PropertyValueDescription
Use supervisor timebulletEnables use of the time as set in the Supervisor PC to replicate in the remote stations.
Use selected timebulletEnables the Date/Time and Time Zone properties.
Date/TimecalendarSets the date and time.
Use NTP timebulletEnables the use of the time as supplied by the Network Time Protocol. This protocol synchronizes clocks among computer systems using a packet-switched, variable-latency data network.
Enabledtrue (default) and falseEnables (true) and disables (false) use of NTP time.
NTP Host Modedrop-down listSelects the NTP host. Options are Server, Server (Time Only) and Client.
Sync Local Clock to NTPtrue (default) and falseEnables (true) and disables (false) local synchronization immediately.
Sync Time At Boottrue and false (default)Enables (true) and disables (false) synchronization when the platform restarts.
Use Local Clock as Backuptrue and false (default) 
Generate NTP Statisticstrue and false (default)Enables (true) and disables (false) the tracking of information about NTP accuracy.
tableread-onlyProvides NTP statistics.