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FieldPoint Timestamp Limited to 10ms Accuracy with Respect to my Time server

Hardware: FieldPoint

Problem:
Why do my FP Read VIs in my deployed Real-Time application return timestamps that are not synchronized with my time server?

Solution:
If a time server is used, the FieldPoint timestamp will update at an accuracy within 10 ms of the time server.  In order to disable the time server:

1. Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX)
2. Expand the Remote Systems tree in the Configuration pane
3. Select your FieldPoint controller from the list of remote systems
4. Select the Network Settings tab at the bottom of the center pane
5. In the Additional Configuration section enter 0.0.0.0 as the Time Server IP address
   
   
   
   
   
6. Click Apply at the top center
   
7. Click OK to reboot your FieldPoint controller

Alternatively, the time server can be disabled by editing the time_server token in the ni-rt.ini file which resides on the FieldPoint controller. The token should read Time_Server=0.0.0.0 in order to disable the time server.


Related Links:
KnowledgeBase 3HJJEDCC: FieldPoint Read Does Not Consistently Update Timestamp Output
KnowledgeBase 2MPCLNGU: I Am Getting a Weird Number For the Timestamp on My FP-Read.VI
KnowledgeBase 3CSM5QWT: Improper Millisecond Timestamp With Logos Time Server on Fieldpoint and Compact Fieldpoint
KnowledgeBase 39AAB2F4: Is My FieldPoint Controller Poll-Driven or Event-Driven?

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Report Date: 11/08/2006
Last Updated: 08/15/2007
Document ID: 437ATHSF

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