The word master clock insinuates many things for an individual who has never heard of the device. For one, the fact that there is a “master” clock suggests that there is a clock more superior than the clock we all know that hangs on the walls of our building. The…
When schools decide that they need synchronized time within their building, many of those schools don’t stop at just the clocks. One of the greatest advantages of implementing Sapling’s Synchronized Clock System is having the ability to sync the bells that signal class changes with the accurate time of the…
For the many facilities and users that have implemented Sapling’s Master Clock System, very few tend to opt out on the web interface option. What is the web interface? The master clock’s web interface is something the Sapling engineers created to make life easier for the user. It allows the…
If you already have a wired or wireless synchronized clock system installed in your facility, you are already receiving the benefits of synchronized time via a master clock. For those facilities that have chosen to install IP clocks, installing a master clock is an option for additional features. But what…
If you have had the time to browse our website, you may have read dozens of blogs outlining the incredible benefits of installing an IP clock system in your facility. However, you may still have a few questions. One of these questions might be, should I purchase a master clock…
If you are considering a wired clock system for your facility, the 2-wired Digital Master Clock System option with Sapling may be the best option for you. Take a look at the unique advantages of this system below. In addition to the written description, check out our video at the…
Have you ever visited a facility, looked up at the clocks and taken note that every clock you see displays the exact same time? Chances are you haven’t! While accurate time is somewhat hard to notice for the visitors of a particular building, it is a very important aspect for…
The Sapling Company is a leading technological innovator, and we are eager to provide updates for both new and existing customers about our latest products and advancements. One of our recent blogs discussed trade shows, in which Sapling has the opportunity to travel all over the country and abroad to…
As the summer draws to a close, administrators, teachers, and numerous other officials are busily preparing schools for the return of hundreds of lively students. Textbooks are being organized, classrooms are being decorated, and supplies are being ordered. With countless details to consider, it is difficult to keep a school…
At Sapling, we wanted to create a master timing device that delivered the correct time out to all the clocks in a building or facility while equipped with additional features that the user would find very helpful in their facility. We developed many different technologies to do so. Through wireless,…
When it comes to building projects, architects and engineers face many challenges as they design new facilities and remodel older ones to fit the needs of today’s various organizations. Some of the factors that come into play include appearance, metrics, sustainability, retrofitting and interfacing capability. At The Sapling Company, we…
With the continual procurement of highly technical and well furnished systems in correctional facilities, correctional officers and managers, as well as the rest of the staff within these facilities are finding that their day-to-day responsibilities have become much easier to accomplish. Surveillance systems have upgraded their camera quality as well…
When purchasing an SMA3000 or 2000 Master Clock from Sapling, there are two options available for synchronizing a master clock to an outside time source: GPS and NTP time. Both have benefits exclusive to one and other, but maybe a particular facility is highly safeguarded and breaking through its internet…
When you think of a master clock, what may come to mind is the enormous, rack mounted server rooms full of highly accurate time distributing equipment that only a military or space station would find useful. You may ask yourself, who else would need such accurate time in their facility?…
If you currently have one of Sapling’s synchronized school clock systems installed in your educational facility, there is a possibility that the master clock you purchased with the system was an SMA-3000. This could be for many reasons. For instance, you may have desired the SMA-3000’s ability to perform countdowns…
Not sure whether your clock system needs a master clock? Wondering why you shouldn’t just use a NTP server? These are both valid questions when choosing an appropriate time resource for your facility. The fact of the matter is they both work best when used together. Let’s explain how both…
Thinking about purchasing a wired master clock system but don’t know what questions to ask? When researching wired clocks, some of the terminology can be overwhelming to new users. Not fully understanding all the terms that are involved can leave you confused and keep you from asking the questions that…
Hey, what’s that?! No it’s not the iPad or Xbox Kinect, it’s a Sapling Master Clock. What in the world is a master clock? Even though it’s not just your run of the mill clock that hangs on the wall, we don’t expect you to know as much about it…
When it comes to building projects, architects and engineers face many challenges as they design new facilities and remodel older ones to fit the needs of today’s various organizations. Some of the factors that come into play include appearance, metrics, sustainability, retrofitting and interfacing capability. At The Sapling Company, we…
Here at Sapling, we value our customers’ wants and needs. We understand that time is money and it shouldn’t be wasted, which is why all our products are built around that idea. We want you to have total control and flexibility over your clock system with minimal human intervention. And…
Facility owners and managers all around the world are making the switch to wireless clock systems in their facilities. Why make such a change in one’s facility? The answer is one word: reliability. Facility managers have grown tired of periodic interruptions due to a faulty, inaccurate clock system. For this…
Does your educational facility struggle with the mundane task of scheduling bells to sound? Is there no easy system in place that does this for you? If so, your facility may be lacking an automated, synchronizing master clock system for scheduling period changes and passing time. Schools throughout the country…
When deciding to implement a Sapling synchronized clock system, determining the right system is not the only decision that may take some thought. If you decide to go to a wired or wireless system by Sapling, choosing which master clock should control your system is the very next step. There…
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