SC-45(1) Synchronization with Authoritative Time Source
Control enhancement of SC-45 System Time Synchronization
Control
Compare the internal system clocks [Assignment: frequency] with [Assignment: authoritative time source] ; and
Synchronize the internal system clocks to the authoritative time source when the time difference is greater than [Assignment: time period].
Discussion
Synchronization of internal system clocks with an authoritative source provides uniformity of time stamps for systems with multiple system clocks and systems connected over a network.
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