DATE - Set Date and Time
The DATE sub command sets the current date and time.
DATE Dialogue
Init> HARDWARE DATE
Response - Type HARDWARE DATE at the main Init prompt.
Today's date <23-Mar-2016> :
Explanation - DATE asks for the current date. The default is shown in angle brackets.
Response - Press Enter to choose the default, or type in a new date. You can enter the date in either of these formats:
Current time <11:36 AM> :
Explanation - DATE asks for the current time. The default is shown in angle brackets.
Response - Press Enter to choose the default, or type in a new time. You can enter the time in either of these formats:
Line clock <60> :
Explanation - On some hardware, there is a time source that can be used for a system clock. DATE asks for the line clock rate, in hertz (cycles per second). The default is shown in angle brackets.
Response - Press Enter to choose the default or enter a new value.
Error Messages
Invalid date format
The date was entered in a format that Init doesn't recognize.
Invalid number
The value entered was not a valid number.
Invalid time format
The time was entered in a format that Init doesn't recognize.
Invalid value
The value entered is not supported by the hardware.