Sapling Master Clocks
Sapling’s master clocks have always been packed with features, but we’ve surpassed our previous efforts with our new SMA Series Master Clocks. The SMA Series master clocks come with a plethora of standard features such as an (S)NTP input, interfacing with other systems and Daylight Saving Time. Also included is a fully functional web interface that allows you to program the master clock from any Internet connection.
Each master clock has many optional features that are offered a la carte so you can buy the features you need which includes a GPS and a wireless transmitter, we have the answer to virtually any application you may encounter.
Each master clock has many optional features that are offered a la carte so you can buy the features you need which includes a GPS and a wireless transmitter, we have the answer to virtually any application you may encounter.
Master Clock Features:
- Available in rack or wall mount
- Easily interfaces with other clock systems
- Sapling’s Master Clock collaborates with the Wireless, TalkBack, IP and Wired Systems
- Ability to set between 4 or 8 relays where you can program bells to ring
- Built-in web interface that allows you to program the master clock from any Internet connection
- Countdown feature (SMA 3000, 6000 and 8000 feature) for SBD or SBL 3000 Series clocks to countdown between classes or breaks
Sapling Master Clocks Comparison Chart
Standard Feature • Optional Feature ο | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Housing: Rack Mount or Surface Mount | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Time Input: Ability to store up to 10 di erent NTP server IP addresses for redundancy and receive accurate time from NTP server(s) via LAN | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Time Backup: Internal real time (quartz) clock to act as backup to NTP or GPS time source | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Battery Backup: 10 year battery backup for the master clock settings and real time clock | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Daylight Saving Time: Automatic Daylight Savings Time Correction with customizable settings | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Time Protocols: Capable of interfacing with 2-wire digital communication, RS485, Sync-wire (58 minute, 59 minute, National Time / Rauland or Dukane Protocol) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Interface: Built in Web Interface to allow the system administrator to control, set, and monitor the master clock from any computer on the network | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Alerts: Email alerts to notify administrator of communication failure with accurate time source and when master clock restarts, such as after a power failure | • | • | • | • | • | • |
Fire Alarm Interface: Ability to command all digital clocks in the system to display “FIRE” in real time (closure input to re alarm required) | • | • | • | • | • | • |
TalkBack Technology: Transmitter for a TalkBack wireless system | • | • | ||||
NTP Server: Ability to act as an NTP server to provide (S)NTP/NTP time to other IP devices in the facility | ο | ο | ο | ο | • | • |
GPS: Ability to receive accurate time via GPS Receiver | ο | ο | ο | ο | ο | ο |
Relays: Programmable relays (4 or 8) for controlling other systems, such as school bells , air conditioning, lights, and more | ο | ο | ο | |||
Countdown: Pre-scheduled countdown command for all digital clocks in the system (at least 4 relays required) | ο | ο | ο | |||
Bell: Ability to command all digital clocks in the system to display “BELL” at pre-scheduled times (at least 4 relays required) | ο | ο | ο | |||
Transmitter: Transmitter for a wireless system | ο | ο |
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