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- Page 1 Installation Manual V8.7 SBT/SBTG Series TalkBack Clock The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com SBT and SBTG Series Wireless Clocks - Table of Contents Interactive Hyperlinked PDF – Click on the topic and the document will go to the relevant page. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 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. -
Page 4: Identify Your Clock
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Identify Your Clock A label containing the part number of your clock is attached to the clock packaging If your part number begins with SBT-31 or SBTG-31, it is a 3100 Series clock... - Page 5 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Identify Your Clock The digital clocks are offered at either 3100, 3200, or 3300 Series number. The higher the series number indicates that the clock has higher feature set and capabilities.
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Page 6: Wireless System Setup
INSTALL, POWER, AND SET YOUR MASTER CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE SECONDARY WIRELESS CLOCKS A Sapling Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed, powered, and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a wireless clock system. If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered, the secondary clocks will not synchronize. - Page 7 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wireless System Setup 6) The master clock Remote Antenna must be placed in a location where the signal is not interfered with or blocked. Be aware of large structures made of stone, concrete, bricks, or sheet metal as these materials will block a wireless signal.
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Page 8: Talkback System Pairing
The Sapling Company, Inc. The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com www.sapling-inc.com TalkBack System Pairing READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO... -
Page 9: Preparing For The Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Preparing for the Installation Consideration should be made for various factors such as their location, type of mounting (surface, dual-faced or flag mounted), electrical wiring run, and more. Please read the manual including all relevant sections for your specific installation configuration to understand the steps, how to wire, and how to install the clock. -
Page 10: Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation Included in Package Description Quantity Picture SBT Digital Clock Digital Clock Wall Housing #6-19x1/2 screw #6-32x1 screw Included with the Clock Wiring Kit... - Page 11 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 1) The digital clock surface (wall) mount housing is 2) When installing the clock housing to a double...
- Page 12 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 5) If you do not wish to attach the housing to the 6A) If you do not wish to attach the housing to gang box, proceed to step 6A.
- Page 13 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 6E) Use a pencil to trace the holes beneath each 6D) Use the keyholes in the back of the housing to keyhole onto the wall as shown in the below image.
- Page 14 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 8) Attach the housing to the gang box using the 9) To proceed with the installation instructions, #6-32x1 screws.
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Page 15: Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Digital Clocks Overview
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Digital Clocks Overview Dual-Faced Digital Clocks: A dual-faced digital clock configuration will consist of one (1) pole and two (2) clocks suspended from the ceiling or from the wall. -
Page 16: Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation Included in the Mounting Pole Package Description Quantity Picture Mounting Pole (including Mounting Base Plate) #10-32x3/8 green grounding... - Page 17 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation #6-19x7/16 Phillips round head black screw (not used in this configuration) #6-32x5/16 Phillips round head silver screw (not used in this...
- Page 18 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 2) Run power wiring to the gang box. 1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling.
- Page 19 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four 6) Reattach the mounting plate to the double gang holes that were just marked in the previous step.
- Page 20 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 8) If the clock is to be mounted to the pole and suspended from the ceiling, then the top end cap is to be removed.
- Page 21 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 10) For Dual-Faced installation: repeat step 9 for attaching a second clock to the other side.
- Page 22 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 11) The standard pole length is 13.7” (34.8 cm) and the short pole length is 7.75” (19.7cm). Make sure to run electrical wires with the needed length from point A to point B, as shown in the below image.
- Page 23 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 14) With the clock powered and properly functioning, the next step would be to remove the adhesive...
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Page 24: Uniform Stage Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Uniform Stage Installation 1) The Digital Clock comes with a protective filter that snaps onto the clock display utilizing four flexible tabs. Detach the filter from the clock display board by pressing inward on the filter tabs. This will allow access for screwing the display to the clock housing, which will be required in one of the next steps. - Page 25 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Uniform Stage Installation 3) Depending on the clock model and accessories 4) The next step would be to wire the clocks and that may have been purchased along with the...
- Page 26 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Uniform Stage Installation 6) Remove the clear plastic protective film from the 7) Place the filter over the display board by lining up display board.
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Page 27: Jumper Switch Settings
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Jumper Switch Settings The digital clock main electrical board comes with jumper switches allowing the user to change the clock basic default settings. The below chart shows each jumper and its correlating features. If advanced clock configuration is needed (such as brightness schedules, configuring duration of alternating between time and date, etc.), it is done by using the USB Programming Cable, which is compatible with the 3200 or... -
Page 28: Temperature Sensor Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 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) -
Page 29: Buzzer Installation
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 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. -
Page 30: Wiring Diagram For 110/230Vac
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wiring Diagram for 110VAC/230VAC This wiring diagram is only to power the clocks since time data is received in a wireless manner Neutral... -
Page 31: Wiring Diagram For 24Vac/Vdc
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Wiring Diagram for 24VAC/24VDC This wiring diagram is only to power the clocks since time data is received in a wireless manner Neutral... -
Page 32: Inputs - Clock Settings - User Inputs
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Inputs - Clock Settings - User Inputs (3300 Only) User Inputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Input 4 Input 1... -
Page 33: Outputs
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Outputs (3300 Only) Output Relays (IMPORTANT: Detach clock from power source before installing new circuitry. DO NOT add new circuitry while the clock is operating) The port block on bottom left will be called J3. -
Page 34: Manual Controls
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls (3300 Only) The 3300 digital clock comes with 2 functional push buttons located on its front panel (as shown in the below image) allowing the user to change some of the clock default settings. - Page 35 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls (3300 Only) 4--24 Setting 4 - 12/24 Hour Mode Press the bottom button to switch between 12 and 24. 12 causes the master clock to display time in 12 Hour mode.
- Page 36 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls (3300 Only) 9-- 1 Setting 9 - Clock I.D. Number Press the bottom button to advance the ID number of the clock. This accepts the ID numbers 1 through 999.
- Page 37 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls (3300 Only) 14--06 Setting 14 - Loss of Communication Alert Additional Configuration Allows the user to determine how much time should pass without a synchronization signal from the master clock before the Loss of Communication Alert is activated.
- Page 38 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Manual Controls (3300 Only) 20-- 7 Setting 20 - N/A 21-- 14 Setting 21 - Once a Day Pulse Output - Set Hour This setting only appears if “9”...
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Page 39: Accessing The Clock After It Has Been Installed
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Accessing the Clock After it has been Installed If the user observes an issue with the clock, please contact your dedicated dealer or us for support. -
Page 40: Sbdconfig Installation
Programming Cable comes with a CD that contains a special programming software to be installed on a local computer, allowing the user to interface with and program the clock. This software can also be downloaded from our website. (https://sapling-inc.com/software/) Step One: Installing the software on the user’s computer –... - Page 41 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation f. If under the “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” tab, there is a line stating “USB Serial Converter,” it means that the computer has automatically recognized the USB programming cable. If so, please skip to step m.
- Page 42 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation m. Open the “USB Serial Converter” by double clicking it, and a new window should appear. n. Navigate to the “Advanced” tab, check the box next to “Load VCP,” then click OK (as shown in Image F).
- Page 43 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation Step Two: Allowing data communication from the computer to the clock – The digital clock has jumper switches located on its main electrical board (shown in Image H). The jumper switches are located on the left side of the electrical board and each one is numbered: JP1, JP2, JP3...
- Page 44 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation Step Three: Connecting the USB Programming Cable to the clock - The USB Programming Cable has two ends. One end is a USB-A connector and will work with any USB-A port for the purpose of connecting with a computer or laptop.
- Page 45 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation If your clock is 110/ 230 VAC, follow Step Four (A). Step Four (A): Powering the clock using local 110 VAC or 230 VAC power – In order to program the clock, it needs to be powered.
- Page 46 24 VAC/VDC power source as shown in Image L. If the ordered clocks are powered at 24 VAC/ VDC, follow the diagram in Image E below: Male Power Connector for power *Sapling clocks can be powered at 24 VAC or 24 VDC Image L Female Power Connector...
- Page 47 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation Step Five: Installing the USB Programming software on the user computer – In order to program the clock, there is a need to install the clock programming software, which is also provided on the CD. For doing so, please follow the below steps: a.
- Page 48 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig Installation At this stage, the USB programming cable has been configured and is ready to be used. The USB programming cable, along with the “SBDconfig” Software, allows the user to program the clock with any of its advanced settings per user preferences.
- Page 49 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Task Bar Located on the task bar of the sbdconfig software, there are five options to choose from: Serial Port, Read Clock, Load Clock, Configurations, and Version.
- Page 50 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Task Bar Read Clock • If a user has a previously configured clock and connects it to a computer, this option will read and upload the settings to the “SBDconfig”...
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Page 51: Display Settings
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Display Settings Clicking on the Display Settings tab will allow a user to program the following settings: 1. Display Format - Allows the user to select how the time is displayed on the clock. There are two options: 12 hour format (3:00AM/3:00PM) or 24 hour format (3:00/15:00). - Page 52 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - 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.
- Page 53 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Clock Settings Clicking on the Clock Settings tab will allow a user to program the following settings: 1. Clock Name - This field allows a user to assign the clock a unique name, such as its location in a facility.
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Page 54: Outputs
RS485 Data Rate: This option determines how often data (time and date) is sent to the clock(s) or other Sapling devices, such as Wireless Repeaters, Converter Boxes, or other Master Clocks. Relay 1 Output: This option allows a user to choose the time sync the clock uses to correct other time keeping devices, such as paging systems, an existing master clock, or other devices manufactured by different companies. - Page 55 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Elapsed Timer A user may set up and configure the Elapsed Timer control panel through sbdconfig. For detailed instructions, on the many functions and uses of the Elapsed Timer, refer to the Elapsed Timer Manual.
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Page 56: Inputs
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Inputs 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. - Page 57 The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Inputs 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. The lights are green while the timer is running and red when the timer has been paused.
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Page 58: Daylight Saving Time (Dst)
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com sbdconfig - Daylight Saving Time (DST) In a typical installation, the DST is set and commanded to the clocks by the master clock. As such, programming the DST settings using the SBDconfig should be done only for a specific reason and application. -
Page 59: Reading The Display
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 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. -
Page 60: Frequently Asked Questions
Will the wireless clock cause interference with other wireless devices? No. SBT Series Wireless Clocks work on 900 MHz (2.4GHz for SBTG) frequency-hopping technology, which allows the clock transmitters to avoid interfering with other devices operating on those frequencies. - Page 61 The Sapling Company, Inc. The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com www.sapling-inc.com Frequently Asked Questions How long does it take for a clock to receive a signal? If everything is installed correctly and the transceiver is open, the clock should get the signal within a few minutes.
- Page 62 The Sapling Company, Inc. The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com www.sapling-inc.com Troubleshooting The clock is not receiving a communication signal from the master clock, despite the fact that other nearby clocks are receiving a signal.
- Page 63 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...
- Page 64 The Sapling Company, Inc. The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com www.sapling-inc.com FCC Statements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants you to know: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.