Ethernet installation & programming, Ethernet option, Connecting ethernet option – American Time SiteSync IQ User Manual
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SiteSync IQ Installation Manual
Ethernet Option
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Status=AUTO ETH=Y
Connecting Ethernet Option
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Note: This option automatically syncs once per hour at
a time preset at the factory.
Ethernet Option requires:
1. TCP/IP Network with Internet access or connection to a
Network Time Server.
2. Cat 5 or above patch cable (not included).
3. Hostname:
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Note: Record the last 6 digits of device Serial number
(located on back of system controller) after the asterisk (*).
The Hostname can be used to identify the system controller
on the network for DHCP.
4. *Static IP Address from
Network Administrator:
5. *Gateway IP Address:
6. *Subnet Mask:
*Not required if DHCP is Enabled
7. Firewall Port 123 for SNTP or
13 for Daytime Protocol open:
8. SNTP Server Address:
9. Alternate SNTP
Server Address:
See Appendix A for a list of Internet Time Server addresses
(or use the address of a server on your local network)
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Important Note: Time Servers provide time sync for UTC
Time, but do not set Time Zone or DST settings.
This option provides time synchronization via Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) or Daytime Protocol from Internet Time Servers or an
internal Network Time Server.
Glossary
Appendix
Tr
oubleshooting
Clock
Installation
System Contr
oller
Installation
Intr
oduction
Timeserver on the Internet
supporting SNTP
or Daytime Protocol
Public
Internet
Computers on the Local Area Network
SiteSync IQ with
Static IP Address
Firewall with Port
123 or 13 open
Gateway
Outside the
facility
Inside the facility
Local Area
Network Server
Configuration 1: Receive Time Sync via the Internet
(SNTP or Daytime Protocol)
Computers on the Local Area Network
SiteSync IQ with
Static IP Address
Timeserver on the
LAN supporting
SNTP Protocol
Local Area
Network Server
Outside the facility
Inside the facility
Configuration 2: Receive Time Sync via the Internal
Network (SNTP)
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