IEEE 1588 Precision Time Protocol
Synchronized networked measurement and execution across
target
computers with PTP
The Precision Time Protocol (IEEE® 1588-2008) synchronizes clocks throughout a computer
network. For more information about the standard, see standards.ieee.org.
To interface to a PTP network, run the RTOS PTP daemon on the
target computer. For more information, see Precision Time Protocol and the methods for the
Target.ptpd object.
Functions
Target.ptpd | Target Computer PTP Daemon |
start | Start the PTP daemon on the target computer |
stop | Stop the PTP daemon on the target computer |
status | View the PTP daemon status on the target computer |
getTargetTime | Get target computer date and time (Since R2025a) |
getTargetTimezone | Get target computer time zone information (Since R2025a) |
setTargetTime | Set target computer date and time (Since R2025a) |
setTargetTimezone | Set target computer time zone preference (Since R2025a) |
Blocks
| IEEE 1588 Read Parameter | Output Precision Time Protocol status parameter values such as target computer system time, calendar time, and delays |
Topics
- Precision Time Protocol
Distribute measurement and control tasks over interconnected computing devices.
- PTP Prerequisites
Comply with the prerequisites of running PTP within a real-time application.
- Synchronize PTP Clocks on Two Target Computers
Synchronize PTP clocks on two target computers to eliminate clock offset.
