Date and time variables
Bind a property of a graphic object to a predefined DateTime variable to configure the date and time on the HMI device. For example, bind to the Time zone variable to display the local time zone of the HMI device. To bind to a variable, see Create dynamic links.
The DateTime category in the Dynamic Link browser displays the variables related to date and time of the HMI device.
| Variable | Type | Definition | Read or Write | Reboot Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time synchronization | TimeSynchronizationModeEnum | Manual or automatic time synchronization | Read-only | Reboot not required |
| Remote NTP server | String | Configuration of the Remote NTP server that provides the time | Read/Write | Reboot required |
| Date and time | DateTime | Date and time of the HMI device. | Read/Write | Reboot required |
| Time zone | String | Time zone of the HMI device. | Read/Write | Reboot required |
| Local NTP server interfaces | String[0] | Interfaces though which the system acts as an NTP server | Read/Write | Reboot required |