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Installation Manual V1.7 Sapling Converter Box SCB-100-000-1A 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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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 • Always follow your national and regional turned OFF until the clock installation electrical codes or ordinances.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com System Preparations Identify an appropriate location to install the converter box. The location should be accessible to the installer, and should have a moving airflow. Ensure that the converter box cooling fan will not be obstructed by walls, or counteracted by surrounding the device with heavy insulation.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com System Preparations 6 Digit 2.5 inch Digital Clock Calculations Number of 2.5”, 6 Digit Clocks (0.121A each) Feet / Meters 0-99 ft 16AWG...
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Installing a Converter Box—Wall Mount Included in Package Quantity Picture Description 1) Converter Box 2) Mounting kit (See Below) (M-SURF-MNT-KIT-1) 3) Power Cable Included in Wiring and Mounting Kit 2a) #10-1.5 Sheet Metal Screw...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Installing a Converter Box—Wall Mount 1) Use a ruler and a level to mark four points on 2) Use a drill to drill holes into the wall at the the wall.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Installing a Converter Box—Wall Mount 5) Hang the converter box on the wall screws. 6) Attach the signal wiring to the input ports Do this by lining the screws up with the keyhole and at least one pair of output ports.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Installing a Converter Box—Rack Mount Included in Package Quantity Picture Description 1) Converter Box 2) Rack Mount Flaps 3) #10-32x3/8 Truss Head Phillips Black Screw...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Installing a Converter Box—Rack Mount 1) Use a screwdriver and the #10-32x3/8 2) Attach the signal wiring to the input ports Truss Head Phillips Black screws to attach the and at least one pair of output ports.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com 2-Wire Digital Communication Wiring Information SMA 2000 or 3000 Series Master Clock Input B Input A Converter A1/B1/C1 A2/B2/C2 White 115VAC or Black...
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com 2-Wire Digital Communication Wiring Information Configuration A - Small 2-Wire Clock System using Single Converter Box one converter box on a single clock run.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com 2-Wire Digital Communication Wiring Information Configuration B - Small 2-Wire Clock System using Single Converter Box one converter box on a triple clock run.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com 2-Wire Digital Communication Wiring Information Multiple Converter Boxes Configuration C - Large 2-Wire Clock System using multiple converter boxes. GPS Time Input NTP Server(s)
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Status Panel A black circle with a dashed halo A colored circle indicates that the A black circle alone indicates that indicates that the LED in question LED in question is steadily on.
The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Troubleshooting A black circle with a dashed halo A colored circle indicates that the A black circle alone indicates that indicates that the LED in question LED in question is steadily on.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. P. (+1) 215.322.6063 670 Louis Drive F. (+1) 215.322.8498 Warminster, PA 18974 www.sapling-inc.com Troubleshooting (continued) A black circle with a dashed halo A colored circle indicates that the A black circle alone indicates that indicates that the LED in question LED in question is steadily on.
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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 any...
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