A Practical Guide to Bodet Analog Clocks

A Practical Guide to Bodet Analog Clocks

Designed and manufactured in France, Bodet analogue clocks are designed to deliver precise, synchronized time across professional environments where accuracy and consistency are essential and style is valued. More than simple wall clocks, they operate as part of a complete timekeeping system that ensures every clock in a facility displays the same reliable time without the need for manual adjustment.

Built for durability, flexibility and striking presentation, Bodet analogue clocks are suited for a wide range of applications including healthcare, education, corporate, and industrial settings. With multiple configurations, clear readability, and low maintenance requirements, they provide a dependable long-term solution for organizations looking to standardize and simplify time management.

The Profil 900 Series: Versatility Meets Modern Design

The Profil 900 series is Bodet’s most popular range, designed for indoor environments where aesthetics and readability are paramount.

Key Features:

Design: These clocks feature a contemporary, slimline look with a high-quality polymer casing.

Dimensions: Available in three sizes (30cm, 40cm, and 60cm diameters) to suit everything from a small office to a large school gymnasium.

Customization: You can choose between various dial models (figures, markers, or DIN railroad style) and casing colors (white, black, chrome, or aluminum).

Flexible installation: Available in wall-mounted, double-sided, and ceiling-mounted formats to suit a variety of architectural layouts

Common Applications: The 900 series is the “workhorse” for Education, Healthcare, and Corporate Offices. Their clean design allows them to blend into modern interiors while providing perfect legibility up to 60 meters away.

Profil 700 Series Analogue Clocks

The Profil 700 Series: Rugged Durability

When the environment gets tough, the Profil 700 series steps up. These clocks are designed with a heavy-duty metal casing and tempered glass, making them significantly more robust than their 900-series counterparts.

Key Features:

  • Construction: Steel casing with an IK09 impact rating, meaning they can withstand significant physical force.
  • Security: These clocks feature a locking system that makes them nearly impossible to remove without specialized tools—a must-have for high-traffic public areas.
  • Sizes: Available in 30cm and 40cm diameters.
  • Multiple installation options: Available in wall-mounted configurations to suit a wide range of indoor environments

Applications: The 700 series is built for Transportation Hubs (train stations/airports/bus stations), Industrial Facilities, and Correctional Institutions. If there is a risk of impact or vandalism, the 700 series is the definitive choice.

Profil 930L Series

Bodet Profil 930L series is a compact, eco-designed analogue clock solution built for environments that need reliable time display with minimal energy use. It is especially well suited for sustainable buildings, remote locations, and sites where access to wired power is limited.

Combining sustainability, flexibility, and dependable synchronization, the Profil 930L series is a strong choice for organizations looking to reduce energy consumption while maintaining accurate, consistent analogue timekeeping.

Eco-powered design: Solar-assisted operation reduces dependency on traditional power sources and supports energy-efficient installations
Standalone or synchronized use: Can operate independently or integrate into centralized time systems for facility-wide accuracy
Compact and discreet format: Slim design allows easy integration into modern architectural spaces without visual disruption
Flexible deployment: Ideal for offices, public buildings, and sites where low-maintenance timekeeping is essential
Reliable performance: Built for continuous operation with minimal servicing requirements

Across the Profil 700, 900, and 930L series, Bodet delivers analogue clock solutions designed to meet a wide range of operational and environmental needs while maintaining consistent synchronization, readability, and reliability. With each series offering specific strengths for different applications, the focus shifts from product selection to how these clocks are deployed within a facility. The following sections outline the key options for mounting, visibility, power, synchronization, and real-world application.

Mounting and Installation Options

Bodet analogue clocks can be installed in several configurations to suit different building layouts and visibility needs:

  • Wall-mounted clocks for standard rooms and offices
  • Double-sided clocks for corridors and open areas where visibility from multiple directions is required
  • Ceiling-mounted clocks for large or crowded spaces with limited wall access
  • Mast or bracket-mounted clocks for outdoor and transport environments

These options ensure consistent time visibility across a wide variety of facility types.

Dial Design and Visibility

Visibility and readability are key design priorities across all Bodet analogue clocks:

  • Dial styles include Arabic numerals, minute markers, and DIN-standard layouts
  • Time display options include hours/minutes or hours/minutes/seconds
  • Multiple dial sizes ranging from approximately 30 cm to 100 cm depending on application
  • Designed for both close-range indoor viewing and long-distance public visibility

Power Supply Options

Bodet analogue clocks support multiple power configurations to match installation requirements:

  • Indoor models powered by battery, low-voltage (ELV), or PoE
  • Outdoor models powered by 120V or PoE
  • Specialized models available with solar power options, such as the Profil 930L

Synchronization Methods

All Bodet analogue clocks are designed for precise, centralized time synchronization:

Indoor, Outdoor, and Industrial Applications

Bodet analogue clocks are engineered to perform across a wide range of environments:

  • Indoor use in offices, classrooms, healthcare rooms, and commercial buildings
  • Outdoor installations with weather-resistant housings for public spaces and transport areas
  • Industrial and transport environments requiring reinforced durability and high reliability

If you’re looking to improve time synchronization and visibility across your facility, contact our sales team to learn more about Bodet analog clock solutions and find the right configuration for your environment.

Why Choose an Anti-Jamming Antenna Over a Standard Antenna

Signal integrity is the backbone of modern communication and navigation systems. In fields like defense, transportation, and logistics, even brief interruptions or inaccuracies can disrupt operations, compromise safety, or lead to costly delays. Standard antennas can handle basic signal reception but are vulnerable to interference from natural sources such as solar storms or atmospheric conditions, as well as intentional threats like signal jamming.

Anti-jamming antennas are designed to address these challenges. They can detect and reduce interference in real time, maintaining reliable performance even in demanding or contested environments. This level of resilience ensures that critical communications and navigation systems remain accurate, secure, and operational when it is needed most.

What’s the Difference Between Standard and Anti-Jam Antennas?

Standard antennas are widely used in everyday applications and perform well under normal conditions but can be affected by environmental interference, signal congestion, or other sources of disruption, which may lead to reduced accuracy or occasional signal loss.

An anti-jamming antenna, on the other hand, is specifically designed to maintain reliable signal reception even in challenging or hostile environments. It uses advanced technologies such as adaptive filtering, directional reception, and signal processing algorithms to detect and reduce interference. This allows the antenna to block or mitigate the effects of intentional jamming, electronic noise, and environmental disruptions. Anti-jamming antennas are commonly used in defense, critical infrastructure, and high-precision navigation systems where consistent performance and security are essential.

Why Anti-Jamming Antennas over Standard?

Anti-jamming antennas provide a clear advantage over standard antennas because they are designed to maintain reliable signal reception even in environments with interference or intentional disruption. GPS jamming incidents are becoming more frequent and serious worldwide. Sweden reports Russian GPS jamming over the Baltic, disrupting flights and raising security concerns. Fake signals caused flight disruptions at Delhi Airport, showing how vulnerable navigation systems can be.

Even high-profile operations are affected. An EU leader’s plane was hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming over Bulgaria, and GPS disruptions near Venezuela and Trinidad highlight the global reach of this problem. These events demonstrate how exposed navigation and communication networks can be when interference occurs.

Here are some key reasons why anti-jamming antennas are the best choice:

Enhanced Signal Reliability
Standard antennas are prone to interference from natural sources, electronics, and jamming, which can cause signal loss or dropped communications. Anti-jamming antennas detect and reduce interference, keeping signals stable even in challenging environments.

Protection Against Intentional Jamming
In defense and critical infrastructure, deliberate signal disruption is a real threat. Anti-jamming antennas use filtering, directional reception, and adaptive algorithms to maintain operations, unlike standard antennas that can be easily affected.

Improved Accuracy for Navigation and Timing
GPS and GNSS systems require precise signal reception. Anti-jamming antennas reduce noise and maintain signal clarity, ensuring accurate positioning, timing, and system performance even when interference is present.

Long-Term Cost Savings
Anti-jamming antennas may cost more upfront but reduce downtime, errors, and maintenance over time. For industries where reliability is critical, they deliver significant operational efficiency and security benefits.

Standard antennas work for everyday use, but in high-interference or precision-critical environments, anti-jamming antennas provide clear advantages. Bodet and Safran offer advanced solutions that enhance reliability, accuracy, and security, ensuring uninterrupted signal performance. If you think an anti-jamming antenna is right for you, please contact our sales team today for a free consultation and quote.

Welcoming Bodet to the Telnet Networks Partner Ecosystem

bodet telnet partnership

We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership that brings precision, reliability, and European craftsmanship to our time synchronization solutions. Telnet Networks is now an official Canadian partner of Bodet Time, a French manufacturer with over 150 years of expertise in timekeeping innovation. This collaboration enhances our ability to deliver robust, scalable time systems to critical infrastructure sectors across Canada.

A Legacy of Timekeeping Excellence

Bodet’s journey began in 1868 with the crafting of tower clocks. Today, the company is a European leader in time display and synchronization, with all products designed and manufactured in Trémentines, France. Their commitment to quality is evident in their ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. Even more than 150 years later, they still produce high quality tower clocks.

Comprehensive Clock Solutions

Bodet offers a comprehensive range of digital and analog clocks designed to meet diverse organizational needs, combining precision, durability, indoor or outdoor uses, and aesthetic appeal.

Profil Series – Versatile Analogue Clocks

The Profil Series encompasses the 900 and 700 lines, offering analog clocks suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. The Profil 900 Series provides three sizes (278mm, 377mm, and 570mm) with options for DIN, notches, or figures on the dial. Available in white, black, or aluminium, these clocks support synchronization via NTP (Ethernet/Wi-Fi) and wired AFNOR or impulse modes, with power options including batteries, 120V/220V, low voltage, or Power over Ethernet (PoE).

The Profil 700 Series expands on this versatility with five sizes (300mm to 800mm) and similar customization options. Designed for robustness, these clocks are ideal for industrial settings, offering recessed and security mounting options for specialized environments.

Style LED Series – High-Visibility Digital Clocks

Bodet’s Style LED Series features 12 models with slim designs and anti-glare screens, ensuring readability in various settings. Digit heights range from 5 cm to 10 cm, and LED colors include red, white, yellow, blue, and green. These clocks support built-in timer functions (with the Style Keyboard accessory) and synchronization via NTP (Ethernet/Wi-Fi), wired AFNOR and impulse modes. Power options encompass 120V/220V, low voltage, or PoE.

For outdoor applications, Bodet offers high-brightness LED clocks with automatic brightness adjustment, digit heights up to 45 cm, and IP54 and IK07-rated aluminium casings. These clocks are designed to withstand environmental challenges, featuring tropicalized electronic boards to prevent oxidation, moisture, and mould.

Cristalys and Opalys LCD Series – Informative and Elegant Displays

The Cristalys LCD Series provides reflective displays with wide viewing angles and high contrast, suitable for indoor environments like offices and hospitals. Models offer various combinations of time, date, temperature, and additional information, with power options including battery (3-year life), low voltage, or PoE.

The Opalys Series enhances visibility with blue backlit LCD displays, maintaining the same informational features as the Cristalys line. These clocks are ideal for settings requiring clear time displays in varying lighting conditions, offering power options of 240V or PoE and an eco mode with programmable schedules.

Each Bodet clock series is designed to integrate seamlessly with synchronized time systems, ensuring accurate and consistent time displays across all areas of an organization.

Advanced Time Synchronization Systems

Bodet offers a comprehensive suite of master clocks and time servers designed to ensure precise time synchronization across various sectors. These solutions cater to the needs of industries ranging from education and healthcare to finance and transportation.

The Netsilon Series

Bodet’s Netsilon time servers provide high-precision time synchronization for IT networks, supporting protocols like NTP and PTP. They are designed to meet the demands of various industries, from manufacturing to finance with varying requirements for precision, customization and resilience.

  • Netsilon 7:Ideal for synchronizing equipment such as access control systems, IT equipment, and video surveillance. It features a TCXO internal oscillator and supports over 2,000 NTP requests per second

  • Netsilon 9:Designed for precise synchronization of equipment like robots and control units. It boasts an OCXO internal oscillator, achieving microsecond-level accuracy, and supports a modular design with various input/output options

  • Netsilon 11:Tailored for applications requiring highly accurate and stable synchronization, such as financial trading systems. Netsilon 11 offers the same high-precision capabilities as the Netsilon 9, with enhanced stability and holdover performance These time servers can be managed remotely via a secure web interface, allowing for easy configuration and monitoring without the need for additional software

 

The Sigma Series

Bodet’s Sigma Series master clocks are engineered to synchronize a network of analogue and digital clocks, ensuring uniform time display across facilitiesThese devices can also control auxiliary systems like bells, lighting, and HVAC systems

  • Sigma P: Offers three programming circuits, enabling control over wired clock systems, relays, or sounders

  • Sigma C: A modular master clock equipped with programming circuits and NTP client/server capabilities for synchronization over Ethernet networks. It also controls sounders and NTP clock systems

  • Sigma MOD:A modular master clock that combines programming circuits with NTP client/server functions. It allows control over slave NTP clock systems, relays, and bell sounders These master clocks support synchronization via GPS, GLONASS, or Galileo antennas and can be configured using Bodet’s intuitive SIGMA software

Beyond traditional clock systems and time servers, Bodet offers a comprehensive range of tower, pool, and scoreboard clocks that demonstrate their commitment to delivering precise and reliable timekeeping solutions across various environments and applications.

Trusted by Global Institutions

Bodet’s solutions are employed by prestigious organizations worldwide:

  • Amazon France: Utilizes Bodet systems for efficient time management in logistics hubs
  • Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport: Relies on Bodet for synchronized time displays across terminals
  • University Hospital of Montpellier: Ensures precise timekeeping for critical healthcare operations
  • Royal Mail and Barclays Bank: Implement Bodet’s time solutions for operational efficiency

Bringing Bodet to Canada

As Bodet’s Canadian partner, Telnet Networks is excited to offer these state-of-the-art time synchronization solutions to our clients. Whether you’re in healthcare, education, transportation, manufacturing, technology or any sector where precise timekeeping is crucial, we’re here to provide tailored solutions that meet your needs.​

Contact Telnet Networks today to learn more about Bodet’s offerings and how we can assist in implementing a solution that ensures accuracy, reliability, and efficiency across your operations.