Sapling SBD Series User manual

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Installation Manual V11.0
SBD Series Clock

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670 Louis Drive
Warminster, PA 18974
USA
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SBD Series Clock - Table of Contents
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Table of Contents 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Identify Your Clock 4 - 5
Preparing for the Installation 6
Flush Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 7 - 9
Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 10 - 14
Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Digital Clocks Overview 15
Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 16 - 23
Uniform Stage Installation 24 - 26
Jumper Switch Settings 27
Temperature Sensor Installation (3200/3300 Only) 28
Buzzer Installation (3300 Only) 29
Wiring Instructions 30
- 2-Wire Digital Communication Protocol 31
- RS485 Communication Protocol 32
- Sync-Wire 110/230VAC Communication Protocol 33
- Sync-Wire 24VAC Communication Protocol 34
- Connecting to the Clock 35
Time Input - Clock Settings
- Sync-Wire Communication Protocol (3300 Only) 36 - 39
Inputs - Clock Settings - User Inputs (3300 Only) 40
Outputs (3300 Only) 41
Manual Controls (3300 Only) 42 - 48
Accessing the Clock After it has been Installed 49
sbdconfig Installation 50 - 58
- Task Bar 59 - 60
- Display Settings 61
- Brightness Schedule 62
- Clock Settings 63
- Outputs 64
- Elapsed Timer 65
- Inputs 66 - 67
- Daylight Saving Time (DST) 68
Reading the Display 69
Frequently Asked Questions 70
Troubleshooting 71
Warranty 72
Available with 3200 and 3300 models
Available with 3300 model only

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Important Safety Instructions
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NOTICE
• Do not install the clock outdoors.
Damage to the clock if placed outdoors
voids the warranty.
• Do not hang objects from the clock or clock
mounting parts. The clocks are not designed
to support the weight of other objects.
• The clock face and housing may be cleaned
with a damp cloth or disinfectant. Test
other cleaning products on a small part of
the clock housing before attempting to use
on the rest of the clock. Avoid bleach and
chemicals known to dissolve plastics.
VERY IMPORTANT:
KNOW YOUR COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL
Depending on its series (3100, 3200 or 3300) the SBD clock supports different time protocols. In order
to properly function and synchronize, it is very important to follow the correct wiring diagram which is
provided in this manual. For example: if your system includes converter boxes which are only used for the
2-wire system, then you should only follow the instructions that relate to the 2-wire digital communication
protocol wiring.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
• Always follow your national and regional
electrical codes or ordinances.
• The AC power circuit for the clock must
be attached to a circuit breaker that can
be reset by the user.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
• If you are standing on an object while
installing your clock, make sure that the
object can support your weight, and will not
sway or move as you stand on it.
• Take precautions to avoid injury by potential
safety hazards near the point of installation
including (but not limited to) heavy
machinery, sharp objects, hot surfaces, or
exposed cables carrying an electric current.
• Follow all mounting instructions exactly as
stated in this manual. Failure to do so may
result in the device falling off the point of
installation.
• Packaging materials and mounting items
include plastic bags and small pieces, which
pose a suffocation hazard to young children.
DANGER
SHOCK HAZARD
• Keep the electricity to this device turned
OFF until the clock installation
is complete.
• Do not expose the clock movement to
water, or install the clock in a location
where it may be exposed to water.

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Identify Your Clock
A label containing the part number of your clock is attached to the clock packaging
If your part number begins with SBD-31, it is a 3100 Series clock
If your part number begins with SBD-32, it is a 3200 Series clock
If your part number begins with SBD-33. it is a 3300 Series clock
If the second group in your part number ends in S (31S, 32S, 33S), it is a Surface Mount Clock, which can
be attached to a pole as a Flag Mount or a Double Mount.
If the second group in your part number ends in F (31F, 32F, 33F), it is a Flush Mount Clock, which can only
be used in a flush mount configuration.
VERY IMPORTANT:
The SBD Wired Digital Clock supports different Time Protocols and is offered at different voltage inputs.
Familiarize yourself with the specific clock wiring diagram that is relevant to your wired clock system so that
the pre-wiring in the wall is correctly done and matches the type of wired clock system used. The different
wiring diagrams and instructions are presented in this manual.

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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.
3100 Series clock electric board layout:
3200 Series clock electric board layout:
3300 Series clock electric board layout:
Additional Ports
Interface Port for
USB Programming
Cable or RS485 Sync
Environment
Relay Output Ports
Identify Your Clock
Interface Port for Elapsed
Timer Control Panel or
Temperature Sensor Port
Interface Port for Elapsed
Timer Control Panel or
Temperature Sensor Port
Interface Port for
USB Programming
Cable or RS485 Sync
Environment
Power Connector
Power Connector
Power Connector

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Preparing for the Installation
Consideration should be made for various factors such as their location, type of mounting (flush, 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. In
addition, please note what hardware you may need to supply.
The clock can be Flush Mounted (for inside the wall installation), Surface (wall) Mounted, Dual-Faced or
Flag Mounted.
Mounting the clock housing for these different configurations is different from one another; however, clock
display installation and wiring is similar. Therefore, each mounting will have its own initial installation instructions
section followed by a “Uniform Stage Installation” section.
For installing the clocks, the installer will need to have the below items which are not provided with the clocks:
• A #2 Phillips-head screwdriver
• Electrical wires for power (Recommended 12, 14 or 16 AWG)
• A drill and a drill bit (size depending on wall anchor)
• A flat-head screwdriver
In Addition:
For a Flush Mounted Clock:
• There are multiple holes in the clock metal back box that would accommodate (up to) size #10 screws
for fixating it to the wall. Hardware to fixate the clock’s metal back box to the wall, depending on the
type of wall, is to be provided by the installer.
For a Surface (wall) Mounted Clock:
• A double gang (utility) box
For a Dual-Faced or a Flag Mounted Clock:
• A double gang (utility) box
• There are 4 holes in the pole base plate that would accommodate size #8 screws for fixating it to the
ceiling or to the wall. Hardware to fixate the pole base plate to the ceiling or to the wall depending on
the type of wall is to be provided by the installer.

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Flush Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
Included in Package
Included with the Clock Wiring Kit
Power/grounding wire harness
and connector
Grounding wire
#6-32x1/2 Phillips flat head black
machine screw
Hex nut 6-32
#6 Internal-tooth lock washer
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1
4
1
1
Description
SBD Digital Clock
Digital Clock
Quantity
1
1
Picture
or
110V / 230V 24V
Flush Mount Housing
(for inside the wall installation)

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3) Once a hole in the wall is cut, place the clock
gang box in the wall and make sure that it is leveled
with the floor. You may need to make a fixture
to secure the gang box in between the studs in
the wall, nail it to the cinderblock, or take needed
actions to secure it to the wall depending on the
type of wall. The gang box has pre-punched holes
on all sides, allowing to secure the gang box to the
wall.
Flush Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
1) This clock is offered at different sizes and
based on its size, its metal back gang box will be
compatible with its display size. Once you have the
flush mounted housing (dimensions are available in
the specifications), cut a hole in the wall, making
sure to leave at least 1.0” (2.54 cm) between the
top of the clock gang box and the celling.
4) Since the flush mounted digital clocks are offered
at different voltages and are made out of metal,
depending on the local codes and regulations, you
may also need to ground the clock gang box to the
facility grounding bus using the provided hex nut
and internal-tooth lock washer.
2) Plan where the wires are going to be run into
the clock and knockout the semi pre-punched
designated wiring holes on the clock gang box.
The clock gang box comes with semi pre-punched
wiring holes in all sides.
1.0” [ 1.0”
grounding wire included in wiring kit
x = knockout holes for wiring
y = nailing holes for securing the gang box to the wall
x x
xx
xx
xx
y
y
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Flush Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
5) Run the power / data wires from the wall into the clock gang box through one of the knockout holes
as shown in the below image.
6) To proceed with the installation instructions,
please follow the “Uniform Stage Installation”
section in this manual. Once done, to complete the
flush mounted clock installation, follow step 7.
7) With the clock powered and properly
functioning, the last step would be to remove the
adhesive clear protective film from the clock filter,
as shown in the below image.

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Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
Included in Package
Description
SBD Digital Clock
Digital Clock Wall Housing
#6-19x1/2 screw
#6-32x1 screw
Quantity
1
1
4
4
Picture
Included with the Clock Wiring Kit
If not mounting the clock to a double gang box, the installer needs to provide:
Power/grounding wires
and connector
1
#8 self-tapping screws
Wall anchors
or
110V / 230V 24V
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4) Attach the communication and power wires from
your kit to the communication and power wires
in the gang box. See the sections of this manual
labeled “Wiring Instructions”for additional
details, depending on your system.
Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
2) When installing the clock housing to a double
gang box, leave at least 4 inches between the
top of the gang box and ceiling. Confirm that the
bottom of the gang box is level with the floor.
1) The digital clock surface (wall) mount housing is
designed with numerous holes for the purpose of
fixating it to the wall. There are two ways to mount
the clock housing to the wall. Option one (the most
common way) is to screw the digital clock housing
to a double gang box, while the second option is to
utilize its keyhole mounting holes. Ceiling
4” (10.16 cm) Minimum
3) Run power and communication wiring to the
gang box. See the sections of this manual labeled
“Wiring Instructions” for additional details,
depending on your system.
Wall
Option 1:
Installing to a
double gang box
(go to step 2)
Option 2:
Installing using
keyholes
(go to step 6A)

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6A
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5) If you do not wish to attach the housing to the
gang box, proceed to step 6A. Otherwise, go to
step 7.
Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
6A) If you do not wish to attach the housing to
a gang box, place the clock housing on the wall.
Leave at least 4 inches between the top rear edge
of the housing and ceiling. Confirm that the bottom
of the mounting piece is level.
6B) Identify the keyholes towards the top of the
back of the clock housing. Use a pencil to mark the
top of each keyhole onto the wall, then use the
1/4 inch drill bit to drill holes at the locations of the
two marks.
6C) Insert the wall anchors into the two holes, then
place a #8 self-tapping screw into each wall anchor,
leaving at least a 1/8” gap between the top of the
screw and the wall.
Ceiling
4” (10.16 cm) Minimum

6F
6D
7
6E
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Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
6E) Use a pencil to trace the holes beneath each
keyhole onto the wall as shown in the below image.
Take the clock housing off the wall, drill holes at
the marked locations, and add another two wall
anchors.
6F) Place the housing back on the wall in order
to screw a second pair of #8 screws through the
bottom holes and secure them in the remaining two
wall anchors. This is to fixate the clock housing to
the wall.
7) Run power and signal wires through the large
hole in the back of the housing. Secure the wires
by passing them through the wire clamp. The wire
clamp is mounted in the clock housing and can be
opened by using a Phillips head screwdriver.
6D) Use the keyholes in the back of the housing to
hang the clock onto the screws.
wire clamp

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8) Attach the housing to the gang box using the
#6-32x1 screws.
9) To proceed with the installation instructions,
please follow the “Uniform Stage Installation”
section in this manual. Once done, to complete the
wall mounted clock installation, follow the below
additional steps.
Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
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10) With the clock powered and properly functioning, the next step would be to remove the adhesive
clear protective film from the clock filter, as shown in the below image.

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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. The mounting pole is available for the 2.5” or 4.0” digital clocks and is
offered at two different lengths. The standard pole height allows ceiling or wall mounted configuration,
while the short pole height is meant for ceiling mounting only and used at locations with low ceiling
clearance. Part numbers and the heights for the standard or short pole can be found in their
specifications.
Dual-faced Digital Clocks:
Mounted from the wall: Mounted from the ceiling:
Flag Mounted Digital Clocks:
A flag mounted digital clock configuration will consist of one (1) pole and one (1) clock suspended from
the ceiling or from the wall. Since the flag mounted clock utilizes the same mounting pole as the
dual-faced clock, the installer should follow the installation instructions of the dual-faced clock. The
following installation instructions will include two steps that are only relevant for flag mounted
installation.
Flag Mounted Digital Clocks:
Mounted from the wall: Mounted from the ceiling:
Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Digital Clocks Overview

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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
screw (comes already screwed on
the pole base plate)
#6-32x1/2 Phillips round head
black screw (comes already
screwed on the pole base plate)
#8-32x7/16 Phillips round head
black screw
#8 Internal-tooth lock washer
#6-32x1 Phillips round head silver
screw
Flag Mount End Cap (only used in
flag mount configuration)
#6-32x1/4 Phillips round head
silver screw (not used in this
configuration)
1
1
2
8
8
4
1
2
Continued on next page
If any of the items listed in the kit are missing, you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit.

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Preparing for the Dual-Faced Installation
The mounting pole has been designed to be installed on a double gang box, which will hold the mounting
pole and the dual-faced clocks. As such, to install a dual-faced clock, there is a need to have the double
gang box fixated and secured to the ceiling and/or to the wall and have the power/data wires pre-wired in
the facility’s wall (or ceiling) and ready to be connected to the clock.
If any of the items listed in the kit are missing, you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit.
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
configuration)
#6 Internal-tooth lock washer
(not used in this configuration)
10
6
6
If not mounting the clock to a double gang box, the installer needs to provide:
#8 self-tapping screws
Wall anchors
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Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
1) Install the double gang box in the wall or ceiling.
If you are installing the gang box in the wall, leave
at least eleven inches between the top of the
gang box and the ceiling. If you are installing the
gang box in the ceiling, leave at least eleven inches
between the gang box and the wall. This space is
needed to allow proper clearance when mounting
the clock. The gang box should be installed level
with the wall and ceiling.
3) The mounting pole consists of a detachable
metal mounting plate. The mounting plate detaches
from the mounting pole by unscrewing the two #6-
32x1/2 Phillips round head black screws that come
already screwed on the pole base plate. Set the
screws and pole aside for later.
4) Attach the mounting plate to the gang box using
only two of the four long, silver #6-32x1 screws.
With the mounting plate as a guide, use the pencil
to mark the locations of the four larger holes at
the outer corners of the base plate as shown in the
image below.
2) Run power and communication wiring to the
gang box. See the sections of this manual labeled
“Wiring Instructions” for wiring information,
depending on your system and any optional
accessories needed to be wired to the clock.
11.0” (27.94cm)
Minimum
11.0” (27.94cm)
Minimum
Ceiling
Wall

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Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
5) Remove the mounting plate and drill the four
holes that were just marked in the previous step.
Insert the four wall anchors into the holes.
7) Thread any wiring through the mounting plate,
and attach a grounding wire to the mounting plate
using one of the larger centered holes and the
#10-32x3/8 green screw.
6) Reattach the mounting plate to the double gang
box, this time using all four long, silver #6-32x1
screws. Then insert the four #8 screws (provided by
the installer) through the mounting plate and into
the anchors.

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Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
9) Removing the end cap from the clock housing will allow to place the pole flush with the back of the
clock housing. Position the pole so its allocated mounting holes are aligned with the clock housing. Once
in position, use the four #8-32x7/16 screws and the internal-tooth washers to mount the clock housing
to the pole using a Philips screwdriver. For a dual-faced clock, repeat the same with the second clock
housing so both back clock cases are mounted to the pole.
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. If the clock is to be mounted to the pole and suspended from the wall, one of the side end
caps is to be removed. For doing so, use a screwdriver to remove one of the end caps located on the
back of the digital clock housing based on the orientation of the digital clock that will be attached to the
pole. The end cap and screw that was used to secure it will not be needed again during this installation.
* = end caps
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