How do I setup sbRIO SNTP Time Sync in MAX

[Julien_31]

 Hi all,

I try to synchronize my sbRIO-9612 to SNTP server. I use LV 2011 SP1 (please note : there is a similar topic on NI forum but it doesn't allow me fixing the issue).

I have downloaded NI-TimeSync 1.2 and I have followed the instructions ( https://decibel.ni.com/content/docs/DOC-14480 )

I have tried several server addresses (among them : http://tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/servers.cgi#) but it doesn't work. By saying "it does'nt work", I mean : sbRIO time displayed in MAX is not the time expected.

While doing these tests, I have not forgotten rebooting the sbRIO, and I have waited for several minutes after reboot. 🙂

Please see attached my sbRIO *.ini files, and a screenshot displaying my sbRIO configuration in MAX.

Does anybody have any idea to help me ?

Julien

[MarcoMauri · Accepted solution]

I connected a few sbRIOs to a time server following these instructions:

http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/F2B057C72B537EA2862572D100646D43?OpenDocument

Be sure to configure correctly the network settings of your device (gateway, etc...)

Regards,

Marco

[Julien_31]

Thank you Marco ! That's OK now, the network settings of my sbRIO were not correct. Now that I have changed it, it works.

I just add that SNTP server IP address must be configured in "ni-timesync-sntp.ini" file (folder : ni-rt/system/ni-timesync). It is not configured in "rt.ini" file any more. I guess that this statement is true since NI-TimeSync 1.2 has been released.

Have a good day !

Julien