Why whole-hour offsets indicate time zone issues

• Displayed time is incorrect or inconsistent with the expected reference
• Time appears correct initially but becomes wrong after configuration changes

• Incorrect time zone, Daylight Saving Time (DST), or display mode (UTC vs local) settings in WinDiscovery
• Incorrect time-handling settings (time zone, DST, offsets, UTC vs local display)
• Signal integrity issue (cable type and length, connector seating, grounding/shielding, or signal level)

1. In WinDiscovery, verify the selected time zone, DST settings, and whether the device is set to display UTC or local time.
2. Check inputs, cabling, and network connectivity.
3. Restart and re-test after each change to isolate the cause.

This topic commonly comes up during configuration, verification, or troubleshooting. Understanding what this behavior or setting represents helps distinguish between normal operation and an actual fault.