Sapling SBL Series User manual

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Installation Manual V8.8
SBL /SBLG Series Wireless Clock

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SBL and SBLG Series Wireless Clocks - Table of Contents
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Table of Contents 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Identify Your Clock 4 - 5
Wireless System Setup 6 - 7
Preparing for the Installation 8
Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 9 - 13
Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Digital Clocks Overview 14
Dual-Faced / Flag Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation 15 - 22
Uniform Stage Installation 23 - 25
Jumper Switch Settings 26
Temperature Sensor Installation 27
Buzzer Installation 28
Wiring Diagram for 110/230VAC 29
Wiring Diagram for 24VAC/VDC 30
Inputs - Clock Settings - User Inputs 31
Outputs 32
Manual Controls 33 - 37
Accessing the Clock After it has been Installed 38
sbdconfig Installation 39 - 47
- Task Bar 48 - 49
- Display Settings 50
- Brightness Schedule 51
- Clock Settings 52
- Outputs 53
- Elapsed Timer 54
- Inputs 55 - 56
- Daylight Saving Time (DST) 57
Reading the Display 58
Frequently Asked Questions 59 - 60
Troubleshooting 61
Warranty 62
FCC Statements 63
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.
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 SBL-31 or SBLG-31, it is a 3100 Series clock
If your part number begins with SBL-32 or SBLG-32, it is a 3200 clock
If your part number begins with SBL-33 or SBLG-33, it is a 3300 clock

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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.
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
Relay Output Ports
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
Power Connector
Power Connector
Power Connector

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Wireless System Setup
VERY IMPORTANT:
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.
Positioning Transceivers:
The main transceiver should be installed in a central location where there is a minimum number of
walls between the transmitter and clocks. After the main transceiver has been installed, begin installing
the secondary clocks nearest to the main transceiver, followed by whichever clocks are nearest to the
secondary clocks, and so on. Each secondary clock within range of the transceiver should receive data and
begin correcting itself within five minutes of being powered on. Be aware of walls or other obstructions
made of thick concrete or sheet metal, as these may block the signal entirely.
Identify an appropriate location to install the master clock.
The location should be accessible to the installer, and should be easily able to access its time base. This
means that:
1) The master clock should be installed in a central location in the facility surrounded by secondary wireless
clocks. This will allow optimal time signal distribution throughout the facility. Each of the secondary clocks
incorporates a built-in repeater, increasing the signal coverage by re-transmitting the time signal to other
wireless secondary clocks in the facility.
2) Installing the master clock prior to powering the secondary wireless clocks will allow the nearby
secondary clocks to receive the time signal and synchronized, as well as to repeat the time signal to other
clocks that are not in the immediate range of the master clock’s transmitter range.
3) The master clock can receive NTP time from any NTP server over a Local Area Network (LAN) as a
standard feature. If NTP is being used as the master clock time source, then the master clock must be
installed in a place that allows it to connect to a network router/switch with CAT5 or CAT6 network
cables.
4) The master clock may receive GPS time if it was ordered with an optional GPS receiver module. In this
case the master clock will include a built in GPS receiver module, a GPS cable, and a GPS dome antenna.
The GPS antenna must be installed in a clear sky view location, typically the facility’s roof. The master clock
should be installed so that the GPS cable can reach between master clock and the GPS antenna.
5) If the application requires this master clock to receive time data from a third-party master clock, then
this master clock should be installed close enough to the third-party clock that the user can run data wires
between both clocks. Research your communication protocol and provide an appropriate wire gauge and
length to connect both master clocks.

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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. The installer should also be aware of other objects that may cause interference
to the transmission including, but not limited to, large tanks of salt water, old microwave ovens, and large
industrial machines.
7) The master clock Remote Antenna must be within range of at least one wireless secondary clock or
wireless repeater. If all of the secondary clocks are positioned beyond the range of the master clock’s
transmitter, then the master clock must be connected to the local area network, and a network repeater
must be installed. The maximum transmission distance of the master clock transmitter in an unobstructed,
open space is 3300 feet (1000 meters). Obstructions will reduce this distance, particularly obstructions
made of the materials mentioned in the previous paragraph.
8) The rack mounted wireless messaging master clock will have a separate transmitter box allowing it to
be installed on the wall ABOVE the network cabinet for optimal transmission range and also to avoid any
transmission shielding that may results from a metal network cabinet.

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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. In addition,
please note what hardware you may need to supply.
The clock can be 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 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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Included in Package
Description
SBL 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
4
4

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4) Attach the power wires from your kit to the
power wires in the gang box.
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 wiring to the gang box.
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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Wall Mounted Clock Mechanical Installation
6B
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6C
6A
5) If you do not wish to attach the housing to the
gang box, proceed to step 6A. Otherwise, go to
ste p 7.
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

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6F
6D
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6E
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 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.
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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 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
4
4

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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 wiring to the gang box.
11.0” (27.94cm)
Minimum
11.0” (27.94cm)
Minimum
Ceiling
Wall

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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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plastic ring
pole end cap
Flag Mount end cap
10) For Dual-Faced installation: repeat step 9 for attaching a second clock to the other side.
For Flag Mount installation: follow the below two steps.
• Instead of mounting and running two sets of wires for two clocks, there is a need to run one set of
wires to the clock and mount only one clock to the pole.
• The list of items which are included for a dual-faced clock configuration consists of a Flag
Mount End Cap, which is not in use for a dual clock mounting configuration, but is needed for a Flag
Mounted installation. After completion of the pole and clock installation, there is a need to install the
Flag Mount End Cap by following the below additional steps:
1) Remove the mounting pole end cap and the plastic ring from one of the holes.
2) Attach the flag-mount end cap to the pole. Confirm that the covering flap is attached to the side
where the plastic ring was removed.