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Configure a Project for Integrated Motion on the EtherNet/IP Network Chapter 4
The Best Master Clock algorithm determines what device has the best clock. The
device with the best clock becomes the Grandmaster time source for your system.
All controllers and communication modules must have time synchronization that
is enabled to participate in CIP Sync.
See the Integrated Architecture and CIP Sync Configuration Application
Te c hn i q u e , p u b l i c a ti o n
IA-AT003 , for detailed information.
You must enable time synchronization for motion applications. Follow these
instructions to enable time synchronization.
1. In the Controller Organizer, right-click the controller and choose
Properties.
2. Click the Date/Time tab.
This graphic is an example of the Controller Properties dialog box for the
1756-L71 controller.