AERONET Instrument Troubleshooting Interface - Solutions for K7 OR K8 CIMEL CLOCK WRONG Flag

Description
Model 5 and Model T instruments transmit data files to AERONET via a PC running the Cimel Connect software. The software embeds the PC's system clock in the transmission. If the PC clock is incorrect or not synchronized to UTC, the timestamps in the transmitted data will be wrong, even if the Cimel control box clock is accurate. This flag is distinct from the Cimel Clock Shift flag, which refers to the control box clock.

Condition(s)
Flag if last message higher than month

How To Check/Test
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Solution Level 1 (< 5 minutes)
Model 5:
1. Restart the cimel_https_connect.exe program.
2. The first few lines of data in the cimel_https_connect.exe should show Aeronet connected and the UTC time. See Cimel Connect Good Connection Screen
3. Verify the PC time is correct and set to update date and time to the correct location.

Model T:
1. Restart the cimelTS_https_connect.exe program.
2. The first few lines of data in the cimelTS_https_connect.exe should show Aeronet connected and the UTC time. See cimelTS good connection screen

Solution Level 2 (more involved)
nan

Solution Level 3 (last resort)
1. Contact AERONET technician for assistance
2. Return instrument for maintenance.