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Installation Manual V5.0 SBP Series IP Clock The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Current as of November 2016...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com SBP Series IP Clocks Table of Contents Web Interface Table of Contents - Log In Important Safety Instructions - Date and Time...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Important Safety Instructions DANGER WARNING SHOCK HAZARD FIRE HAZARD • Keep the electricity to this device turned • Always follow your national and regional OFF until the clock installation electrical codes or ordinances.
A label containing the part number of your clock is attached to the clock packaging If your part number begins with SBP-31, you own a 3100 Series clock If your part number begins with SBP-32, you own a 3200 clock...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - System/Network Requirements To be able to set up an IP-based synchronized clock network, you will need the following items: •...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - Power over Ethernet (PoE) PoE Power Classification Power-over Ethernet Devices report the particular “Power Class” back to the power source, which is useful for system-wide power management or monitoring purposes.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - IP Monitor Software 1. Create a folder on your computer called IP Monitor 2. If you have the IP Monitor on a CD: a.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - DHCP If you are accessing an Internet NTP server, Port 123 must be open. If you wish to be able to access the web interface from a computer that is not on the same subnet, Port 80 must be open.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - Static IP If you are accessing an Internet NTP server, Port 123 must be open. If you wish to be able to access the web interface from a computer that is not on the network, Port 80 must be open.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - Static IP (ctd.) 5. Next to “Gateway IP Address”, set an appropriate IP address. The address you enter should be supplied by your network administrator.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Before Installation - Quick Start 1. Double click on the serial number for the clock being installed. This should take you to the web interface for that clock.
3) Select the Network Servers tab and confirm that the NTP servers listed are the servers you wish to use. If you wish, enter the URL or IP address of an NTP server or Sapling master clock of your preference. If using a Sapling master clock, and the master clock must be set to a static IP address, see the master clock manual for instructions on how to set the master clock to a static IP address.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flush Mount Installation Included in Package Description Quantity Picture SBD Digital Clock Digital Clock Wall Housing Included in Wiring Kit (D-MK-3-IP-F) Grounding wire...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flush Mount Installation 1) Install the flush mount housing in the wall. Leave 2) Run a CAT5 or CAT6 data cable from a PoE at least one inch between the top of the housing switch or PoE injector to the housing.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flush Mount Installation 5) Use the 6-32x1/2 screws to attach the display 6) Remove the plastic cover from the display board board to the housing. One of these screws should be used along with the grounding wire, hex nut, and washer to help ground the housing.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mount Installation Included in Package Description Quantity Picture SBP Digital Clock Digital Clock Wall Housing 6-19x1/2 screw 6-32x1 screw PLEASE NOTE: A user will also have to provide a Phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-blade screwdriver, a double gang box, any equipment needed to install the gang box, and any additional wiring needed to extend the data or ground cables.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mount Installation 1) If you are installing a new gang box in the wall, 2) Run a CAT5 or CAT6 data cable from a PoE leave at least 4 inches between the top of the gang switch or PoE injector to the gang box.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mount Installation 4A) If you do not wish to attach the housing to a 4B) Identify the keyholes towards the top of the gang box, place the mounting piece on the wall.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com 4E 4F Wall Mount Installation 4E) Use a pencil to trace the holes beneath each 4F) Repeat step 5D, then pass another pair of #8 keyhole onto the wall.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mount Installation 6) Detach the filter from the clock display board by 7) Attach a data cable to the port on the right side pressing inward on the red tabs.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com 10 11 Wall Mount Installation 10) Remove the plastic cover from the display board. 11) Place the filter over the display board. You should hear a snapping noise as the latches drop into place.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation Included in Package Description Quantity Picture SBP Digital Clock Digital Clock Wall Housing 6-19x1/2 screw 6-32x1 screw Included in Pole Kit (SAB-4GD-00S-0 or SAB-1GD-00S-0)
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation M3.5-1.0x10 screw (black) 4 (not used) Internal-tooth washer #6-32x1 screw Adapter tab screws 4 (not used) PLEASE NOTE: A user will also have to provide a Phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-blade screwdriver, a double gang box, any equipment needed to install the gang box, and any additional wiring needed to extend the data or ground cables.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run a CAT5 or CAT6 data cable from a PoE If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave at switch or PoE injector to the gang box.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation Steps 5 and 6 only apply to metal mounting poles. If you have an ABS mounting pole, skip to step 7 5) Remove the mounting pole end cap and the plastic ring from one of the holes.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation 7) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 8) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #6-32x1 screws, then insert the anchors into the holes.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation 11 12 11) Detach the frame from the front of the clock 12) Insert the four #8-32x7/16 screws through the...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com 15 16 Flag Mount Installation 15) Attach a data cable to the port on the right side 16) Use the 6-19x1/2 screws to attach the display of the circuit board.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Flag Mount Installation 19) Place the housing frame onto the housing. You should hear a snapping noise as the latches drop into place.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Double Mount Installation Included in Package Description Quantity Picture SBP Digital Clock Digital Clock Wall Housing 6-19x1/2 screw 6-32x1 screw Included in Pole Kit (SAB-4GD-00S-0 or SAB-1GD-00S-0)
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Double Mount Installation M3.5-1.0x10 screw (black) 4 (not used) Internal-tooth washer #6-32x1 screw Adapter tab screws 4 (not used) PLEASE NOTE: A user will also have to provide a Phillips-head screwdriver, a small flat-blade screwdriver, a double gang box, any equipment needed to install the gang box, and any additional wiring needed to extend the data or ground cables.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Double Mount Installation 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling. 2) Run a CAT5 or CAT6 data cable from a PoE If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave at switch or PoE injector to the gang box.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Double Mount Installation 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate, this time using all holes that were just traced. Insert the four wall four long, silver #6-32x1 screws, then insert the anchors into the holes.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com 9 10 Double Mount Installation 9) Detach the frame from the front of each clock 10) Insert the four #8-32x7/16 screws through the...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com 13 14 Double Mount Installation 13) Detach the filter from the clock display board by 14) Attach a data cable to the port on the right side pressing inward on the red tabs.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Double Mount Installation 17) Place a filter over each display board. You should 18) Place a housing frame onto each housing. You hear a snapping noise as the latches drop into place.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Temperature Sensor Installation (3200/3300 Only) (IMPORTANT: Detach clock from power source before installing new circuitry. DO NOT add new circuitry while the clock is operating)
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Buzzer Installation (3300 Only) (IMPORTANT: Detach clock from power source before installing new circuitry. DO NOT add new circuitry while the clock is operating) During installation, there are two port blocks mentioned.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com User Input Installation (3300 Only) (IMPORTANT: Detach clock from power source before installing new circuitry. DO NOT add new circuitry while the clock is operating) Applying a dry contact closure to any input activates that input.
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S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1. Device List - Displays all of the Sapling IP devices that are active in the system. The monitor screen displays the name of the clock, serial number, type of clock, IP address, last updated time, how long the clock has been running, the clock’s MAC address, and the status of the clock.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com IP Monitor Software - Main Screen (ctd.) S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com IP Monitor Software - Task Bar Options S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com IP Monitor Software - Task Bar Options (ctd.) S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 3.
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7. Version - When clicked, this button will display version number information of the IP Monitor Software and the Software Version Number (SVN). This information is needed only when contacting Sapling technical support and will not affect your usage of the IP Monitor Software.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com IP Monitor Software - Quick Access Menu IP Monitor Software - Task Bar Options S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com IP Monitor Software - Error messages S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Log In 1. Password - Location where the password is entered. The default password is 6063, but this can be changed within the settings.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Display Settings S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Brightness Schedule 1. Date Column - Allows the user to select dates where changes to the brightness schedule are active. If a date is not selected, the actions in the adjustment columns will not be applied to the clock.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Clock Settings S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Clock Settings (ctd.) S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 9.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Network Settings S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Network Servers 1. Retry Failed Server After - This field will allow the user to set how often the clock will attempt to contact a NTP server that has failed to communicate time data to the clock.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Clock Status S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Daylight Saving Time 1. Method for Defining DST - There are four methods for defining Daylight Saving Time. The method can be selected from the drop-down menu.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Email Alerts S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Elapsed Timer S y n c h r o n i z e d C l o c k S y s t e m s A user may set up and configure the Elapsed Timer control panel through this tab.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Inputs (3300 only) The ‘Inputs’ tab allows a user to program the clock to perform a certain function through a switch or relay contact closure from an outside device such as Code Blue, Nurses Call, etc.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Inputs (3300 only) Code Blue: Code Blue is a special-purpose count up designed for use in hospitals and other medical facilities. This function overrides the control panel LED settings.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Web Interface - Log 1. Clear Log - When clicked, this button deletes all of the information on the Log page. 2. Next - When clicked, this button displays the next page of log entries.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Reading the Display The digital clock is designed to display time in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format. When the display is set to the 12-hour format, a circular light will appear in the top left corner of the display to indicate PM, or disappear to indicate AM.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls Some functions of the IP Digital Clock can be controlled through the two push-buttons on the face of the clock. That said, it is ALWAYS preferable to use the Web Interface and IP monitor software when commanding the clock, as these buttons become difficult to access when the clock has been installed on a high wall.
How do I take advantage of the 3200/3300 chronograph functions? The Chronograph functions can be engaged through Sapling’s Elapsed Timer (part# SBD-ELT-001-0), or by using a dry contact closure with the configurable user inputs (3300 only). Refer to the respective selections of this manual for setup instructions.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Frequently Asked Questions How do IP clocks get their time? IP clocks independently acquire time from a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server. Many public NTP servers are maintained by government and research institutions, and they are accessible over the Internet.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 1633 Republic Road F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 www.sapling-inc.com Troubleshooting The clock is not powering up. What should I do? If you are using a power injector or PoE switch, confirm that the injector or switch is powered. If you can...
Sapling Limited Warranty and Disclaimer The Sapling Company, Inc. warrants only that at the time of delivery and for a period of 24 calendar months after delivery or the period stated in this invoice, if different, the Goods shall be free of defects in workmanship and materials, PROVIDED that this warranty shall not apply: To damage caused by Buyer’s or any third party’s act, default or misuse of the Goods or by failure to follow...
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