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# Density Meter Real Time Clock Date and Time Configuration

## Steps to configure the real time clock date and time on a density meter and confirm if the instrument is configured to use the real time clock.

1. Select the Menu option, if prompted to enter a password, enter 123.
2. Select the Operational Parameters option.
3. Select the Instrument Configuration or depending on the version you have it me be the Instrument Settings option.
4. Select the Global Settings option.
5. Select the Time/Date Settings option.
6. On the top of the screen, select the Synchronize clock with Density meter real time clock option.
7. Click Save.
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