CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM TAB
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Generation – Installation & Operation Manual
6.5.1 Timezone
Setting the Timezone will result in accurate time being displayed in logs and in the UI. Time will be taken from an NTP (Network
Time Protocol) server. The NTP server is internally predefined but may also be changed by entering a new URL on any of the
network interfaces that have access to an NTP server. Access that by editing each/any interface that has access to an NTP
server, see
“6.2.2 Edit a Network Interface” on page 6-3
.
6.5.2 Physical Location
Enter a friendly name for location which will be displayed in the header when logged in. This name will help to positively identify
the unit being worked on.
Procedure
This procedure explains how to set the friendly location name for display in the machine header when logged in.
1. Click the
System
tab if it isn’t already selected, Figure 6-40.
2. Under the Location section, enter a
Name
for the
Physical Location
to identify the unit to the user when logged in.
There is no limit to the number of characters as the line extends across the header to accommodate the text string.
3. Click
Set Location
.
4. The name will be displayed in the header when logged into the Device.
6.6 Current Date
The date is kept current by integrated use of network time protocol but you may override that here if there is no time server
accessible. Access to the Internet NTP server will be required for this automatic feature to work.
NOTE: Mousing over the configuration fields shows tool tips for help in configuration.
Procedure
This procedure explains how to override the built-in NTP time keeping feature.
1. If it is necessary to change the time, refer to Figure 6-41 and use the format YYYY-mm-dd HH:MM:SS
2. Click
Set Current Time.
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Figure 6-40: Set Friendly Location Name
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Figure 6-41: Set Date & Time
