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BCMC 3000 Series Master Clock Programming Manual
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Getting Started
Definitions
Event:
A pre-programmed action, such as ringing of bells, at a specific time, which is triggered by
a relay closure in one or more of the zones of the master clock
Schedule:
A series of programmed events. One schedule can include enough events to cover a com-
plete
school
day.
Zone:
Each zone is controlled by a relay closure, to which devices such as bells or fire alarms can
be connected. The master clock has four zones as a standard, with up to twelve optional.
User programming features
All user programming is to be done by using the 16-button keypad located on the front of the Sapling master
clock. The keypad is shown below:
The LCD display is 20 characters wide and consists of both a top and a bottom line. When the master is
powered on, the LCD display should read:
Entering the Password
To enter the user-programming mode you will need to use the 4-digit User Password provided on page one of
this manual. (The user password will be programmed prior to installation by the contracting company techni-
cian who is supplying the clock system.) Press the four digits of the password on the keypad. There is no
need to press the <YES/ENTER> key after entering the password. You will automatically be brought to the
next step upon entering the password. Please note: your password will be hidden as you enter it. The * sign
will appear instead of digits.
To Exit the Programming Mode
If at any time during programming, you wish to exit programming mode, press the <YES/ENTER> key or
the <NO/CLEAR> key, as appropriate, in response to the prompts on the LCD display. After scrolling
through all the options and responding to all applicable prompts the LCD display will then return to the main
screen.
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Sch:001 hh:mm:ss
1 2 3
↓
4 5 6
↑
7 8 9
→
YES 0 NO
←
