BMX ERT 1604 T Clock

To set the clock type, select the module Configuration tab by double-clicking the BMX ERT 1604 T module in the drop.

BMX ERT 1604 T module can be in a local drop or in a Modicon X80 drop as shown in the following figure:

Select the clock type by setting the Clock SYNC source value:

The allowed clock sources are:

  • IRIG-B/External Clock

  • DCF77/External Clock

  • Free Running/Internal Clock (do not use this mode as it does not offer enough accuracy)

NOTE: In Free Running/Internal Clock mode, the BMX ERT 1604 T module uses its internal clock. When initialized, the initial time is: 1970-01-01 00:00:00:000 as defined in IEC61850 but the time information provided is not reliable.