Figure 3-1: How the System Time is derived
Note: User hand-set times can only be set in UTC (not Local time).
3.2.1 System Time
Several System Time parameters can be customized:
The System Timescale can be changed.
A user-defined time can be setup for e.g., for simulation purposes, or if no external
reference is available.
The battery-backed RTC time can be used as System Time, until an external ref-
erence become available.
3.2.1.1 Configuring the System Time
To configure the System Time:
1.
Navigate to MANAGEMENT > OTHER: Time Management.
2.
In the System Time panel located in the top-left corner of the Time Management
screen, click the GEAR icon.
3.
The Edit System Time pop-up window will display.
In the System Timescale field select a timescale from the drop-down list.
The options are:
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