Configuring with the WBM
7.3 The menu items of the WBM
SIMATIC RF185C, RF186C, RF188C, RF186CI, RF188CI
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NTP
In the "NTP" area, you can enable the network protocol. "NTP" is a protocol for
synchronizing the time in network systems.
When supplied from the factory this setting is disabled and it needs to be enabled here
before using NTP for the first time.
Table 7- 11 Description of the NTP properties
Property
Description
IP address of the
NTP server x
Text box for entering the address of the NTP server from which the
connected communication module synchronizes its time.
Up to four NTP servers can be specified to compensate possible server
failures.
Update interval
in seconds
Input box for specifying the intervals at which the communication mod-
ule automatically synchronizes its time.
Accept time from
unsynchronized
NTP server
Check box to ensure that the communication module also accepts the
time from unsynchronized NTP servers.
Syslog messages
In the "Syslog messages" area, you can activate the Syslog messages. When the Syslog
function is activated, the module generates Syslog messages at the preset UDP port
according to RFC 5426. Syslog messages log information during access to the module as
well as configuration changes. By default, these are saved in a log file and output in the "The
"Diagnostics - Syslog logbook" menu item (Page 101)" menu. The log file is set up as a
circulating buffer. If all the entries in the log file are occupied, the next new entry deletes the
oldest entry.
When supplied from the factory this setting is disabled and it may have to be enabled here.
Table 7- 12 Description of the Syslog properties
Property
Description
IP address of the
Syslog server
Text box for entering the address of the Syslog server to which the Sys-
log messages are transferred.
Default port
Text box for entering the default port of the Syslog server via which the
Syslog messages are transferred.