Frequently Asked Questions - Sapling Saw 4 Installation Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

CONFIGURE YOUR CLOCK BEFORE MOUNTING IT TO A WALL OR HOUSING. REFER TO THE
SYNCHRONIZATION SYSTEM SETUP SECTION OF THIS MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
The Clock and all network equipment must be powered and configured before you install the clock. If the
network equipment is not properly installed and powered, and if the clocks have not been configured to
communicate with the network equipment, the clocks will not synchronize.
What battery size do I use for the battery-powered clocks?
Wi-Fi battery-operated clocks use two "D" cell batteries. Duracell Procell D Alkaline Batteries have been
found to produce the best results.
What size utility/gang box is needed?
A standard single gang box is required for wall mounting a clock. However, if you are installing a locally-
powered double mount or flag mount clock, then a standard double gang box is required.
Will the Wi-Fi clock cause interference with other wireless devices?
No. The Wi-Fi clock operates a low-power transmitter on the 2.4GHz spectrum, and does not broadcast
often enough or powerfully enough to cause interference.
What advantages are there to having a locally-powered wireless clock instead of a battery-
operated one?
Locally-powered Wi-Fi clocks receive NTP time every five minutes. Battery-powered clocks receive and
transmit signals once every four hours at most. Less time between synchronization signals means a greater
guarantee of timekeeping accuracy.
Additionally, the web interface on a locally-powered Wi-Fi clock is always accessible. The web interface of
a battery-powered clock is accessible only during the times that the clock is synchronizing, or after a user
manually presses the Web interface switch on the clock movement.
Is the clock compatible with other Wireless Clock systems?
No. A Wi-Fi clock obtains data directly from an NTP server through a computer network. It does not and
cannot communicate with other wireless secondary clocks.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The Sapling Company, Inc.
1633 Republic Road
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
USA
P. (+1) 215.322.6063
F. (+1) 215.322.8498
www.sapling-inc.com
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