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Configure the DNCS for DST
After you install the DST-supported software, you must configure the DNCS.
Important: We strongly recommend that you configure the DST rules more than 30
Important: We strongly recommend that you configure the DST rules more than 30
days prior to the time change. The DNCS will begin broadcasting the DST rules to
the set-tops within 30 days of the DST start and end times you specify in the DST
Rules window. However, DST rules can be added as necessary at any time. If DST
rules are added within the 30-day window, the DNCS will begin broadcasting to the
set-tops immediately.
Note: Once you set up a DST rule, that rule remains in effect for each subsequent
Note: Once you set up a DST rule, that rule remains in effect for each subsequent
year; you should not need to adjust the rule unless you upgrade your system release
(SR) software.
DST Rules Window
When you open the Configure Daylight Saving Time Rules window for the first
time, it will be blank. If no data appears in the fields, a DST rule has not been created
and set-tops use their default DST rules (the time moves forward 1 hour on the first
Sunday in April, and back 1 hour on the last Sunday in October).