Frequently Asked Questions - Sapling SBP-31 Installation Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this digital clock be used as a standalone clock?
The digital clock can be used as a standalone clock, but it will not keep synchronized time in this
configuration. Instead, it will rely on an internal quartz oscillator for keeping the time. The clock will drift by
a few seconds each year while in this mode, and will need to be readjusted manually.
What happens to the digital clock if a power failure occurs?
If a power failure occurs, the display will shut off but the clock will continue to keep time with its internal
quartz oscillator. This oscillator will continue to run on a tiny battery backup for about ten years. In this
mode, it may drift from synchronized time by a few seconds for each year that the clock is without power.
Once power is restored to the clock, the display will turn on and display the time on the quartz oscillator. It
will correct this to accurate, synchronized time once a signal from an NTP server is received.
What happens to the digital clock if contact with the NTP server is lost?
The digital clock will rely on an internal quartz oscillator for keeping the time until time data is received.
The clock will drift by a few seconds each year while in this mode, and will need to be readjusted manually.
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.
How can I display messages like "BELL" and "FirE" on the clock?
Messages can be sent by using the messaging feature on the IP Monitor program. These messages must
be created and sent by the user, and cannot be configured to send automatically through this method.
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