Posts Tagged ‘master clock’
Installing Your Sapling GPS Receiver for your SMA Series Master Clock
When purchasing an SMA3000 or 2000 Master Clock from Sapling, there are two options available for synchronizing a master clock to an outside time source: GPS and NTP time. Both have benefits exclusive to one and other, but maybe a particular facility is highly safeguarded and breaking through its internet firewall to receive NTP time…
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 MoreDictionary Series – Wired Master Clock System Lingo: A Reference Guide
Thinking about purchasing a wired master clock system but don’t know what questions to ask? When researching wired clocks, some of the terminology can be overwhelming to new users. Not fully understanding all the terms that are involved can leave you confused and keep you from asking the questions that truly help decide what kind…
Read MoreWhat You Didn’t Know About Master Clocks
Hey, what’s that?! No it’s not the iPad or Xbox Kinect, it’s a Sapling Master Clock. What in the world is a master clock? Even though it’s not just your run of the mill clock that hangs on the wall, we don’t expect you to know as much about it as your MacBook either. Master…
Read MoreDesign For Architects and Engineers: Sapling’s Master Clock System
When it comes to building projects, architects and engineers face many challenges as they design new facilities and remodel older ones to fit the needs of today’s various organizations. Some of the factors that come into play include appearance, metrics, sustainability, retrofitting and interfacing capability. At The Sapling Company, we design and produce our clock…
Read More6 Functions of Sapling Master Clocks To Take Advantage Of
Here at Sapling, we value our customers’ wants and needs. We understand that time is money and it shouldn’t be wasted, which is why all our products are built around that idea. We want you to have total control and flexibility over your clock system with minimal human intervention. And to help you accomplish this,…
Read MoreChoosing GPS for Your Wireless Clock System
Facility owners and managers all around the world are making the switch to wireless clock systems in their facilities. Why make such a change in one’s facility? The answer is one word: reliability. Facility managers have grown tired of periodic interruptions due to a faulty, inaccurate clock system. For this reason, synchronized wireless clock systems…
Read More