Set time and date in NS5 display

[Sjakko 0]

Does anyone know how to change the time and date of a NS5-display by a PLC. I've tried to write to $SW14 - 18 but those registers can only be read. After studying all the manuals it seems to be impossible, but i can hardly believe that. I need this function because the PLC gets the time from an NTP-server and I want the display to have the same time as the PLC (for registering alarms, etc). Thanks for your help, Sjakko Edited 7 Jul 2008 by Sjakko

[Andy_P 7]

Does the NS5 have the macro facility like an NS8 for example? If so, check this out from the macro reference manual: Andy.

[PdL 71]

If you happen to have a CJ/CS series connected to the NS5 it can be done much easier, see attachment. Requires NS system version 5.0 minimum. Pages_from_PLC_revB_2.pdf

[Andy_P 7]

A ha, yes! But does that require a manual button press to use it? Andy.

[PdL 71]

True. Maybe this is worth a try *edit DANG! Address out of range... hmm

[Sjakko 0]

I do prefer a way without pressing a button, but I think there is a possibility with macro's (which are supported): PT --> Project Properties... --> Macro --> SET4 and then something to execute SETTIME with A351 from the PLC. I'll let you know the result...

[Sjakko 0]

It is possible! See the attached screenshot for the contents of the macro. Thanks to all of you! Best regards, Sjakko

[dweste 0]

Haha, guess what, I'm trying to do the same thing, and my colleague has done it already. I'm Danny by the way :)

[dweste 0]

One small addition, it is possible to replace the hostname with a hostnumber. Normally, you'll always use host 1. So hardcoding 1 in the macro is an almost idiotproof way of timesyncing out of the box. See attached images :)