Sapling Master Clocks & NTP Servers
Sapling’s SMA and NTP Series master clocks come with 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.
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 | SMA 2000 | SMA 3000 | SMA 5000 | SMA 6000 | NTP 7000 | NTP 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Housing: Rack Mount or Surface Mount | ||||||
Time Input: Ability to store up to 10 different 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 | ||||||
GPS: Ability to receive accurate time via GPS Receiver | ||||||
Relays: Programmable relays (4 or 8) for controlling other systems, such as school bells , air conditioning, lights, and more | ||||||
Countdown: Pre-scheduled countdown command for all digital clocks in the system (at least 4 relays required) | ||||||
Bell: Ability to command all digital clocks in the system to display “BELL” at pre-scheduled times (at least 4 relays required) | ||||||
Transmitter: Transmitter for a wireless system |
