Posts by Sapling Inc.
The SMA 2000 Series Master Clock vs. the SMA 3000 Series Master Clock
Master Clocks – A Helpful Component for All Institutions
When you think of a master clock, what may come to mind is the enormous, rack mounted server rooms full of highly accurate time distributing equipment that only a military or space station would find useful. You may ask yourself, who else would need such accurate time in their facility? The term “master clock” sometimes…
Read MoreWireless Clocks: The Technology Within
Understanding wireless clocks means understanding the technology they hold within. Wireless clock systems are reliable sources of accurate time without the hassle of extra wiring during installation. These clocks have technology that allows the system to synchronize wirelessly and effortlessly for its users. In order to understand exactly what it is that a wireless clock…
Read MoreIP Clock Infrastructure—Paving the Way for Modern Time Synchronization!
Nowadays, IP infrastructure can be found just about anywhere. While older buildings may still carry on without such new and pioneering technology, new construction is constantly implementing IP infrastructure throughout the design of a new building project. There are several advantages to installing IP throughout a structure. In a world where almost nothing can be…
Read MoreBells and School Clocks: Scheduling with Sapling’s Web Interface
If you currently have one of Sapling’s synchronized school clock systems installed in your educational facility, there is a possibility that the master clock you purchased with the system was an SMA-3000. This could be for many reasons. For instance, you may have desired the SMA-3000’s ability to perform countdowns on digital clocks, or maybe…
Read MoreSaving the Facility Manager Time with Wireless Clocks
As institutions around the globe gravitate toward more efficient, systematic ways of managing their buildings, there are particular aspects of this process that commonly go overlooked. For instance, facility managers may not expect that the clocks throughout the building could play an important part in enhancing its functionality. The truth is, as facility managers implement…
Read MoreHow IP Clocks Stay in Sync with Every Device on the Network
Nowadays, more and more facilities are relying solely on network infrastructure to run the many systems that are typically installed in a building. Using the network is considered extremely reliable and eliminates extra expenses that would otherwise occur from additional wiring or materials. There are several key advantages of using network connected devices throughout a…
Read MoreWireless Solutions for School Clocks and Hospital Clocks
The expansion of wireless solutions across the country in schools as well as hospitals is no coincidence. Because of their low cost and reliability, wireless products have reached a pinnacle in their application of these various facilities, and by no means is the wireless clock system left out of the equation. Wireless clocks have found…
Read MoreMaster Clocks vs. NTP Servers: What’s the Difference?
Not sure whether your clock system needs a master clock? Wondering why you shouldn’t just use a NTP server? These are both valid questions when choosing an appropriate time resource for your facility. The fact of the matter is they both work best when used together. Let’s explain how both devices work and their technology…
Read MoreKeep Business Running Smooth with Wireless Clocks
Keeping the flow of work moving in a business is extremely vital for any company. In order to keep employees effective while on the job, it is even more important that they have the right resources and technology available to them to make it happen. Let’s look at wireless clocks for example. Wireless clocks are…
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