The Sapling Company, Inc.670 Louis DriveWarminster, PA 18974USA
P. (+1) 215.322.6063 F. (+1) 215.322.8498www.sapling-inc.com
Installation Manual V1.1
SDLG Messaging Clock
Page 1: ...The Sapling Company Inc 670 Louis Drive Warminster PA 18974 USA P 1 215 322 6063 F 1 215 322 8498 www sapling inc com Installation Manual V1 1 SDLG Messaging Clock...
Page 2: ...s System Setup 4 Clock Programming SDLG 5 Using the USB Programming Cable 6 14 Task Bar 15 16 Configuring Messages 17 Display Settings 18 Brightness Schedule 19 Clock Settings 20 Outputs 21 Elapsed Ti...
Page 3: ...ng 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...
Page 4: ...SET YOUR MASTER CLOCK OR REPEATER BEFORE POWERING THE MESSAGE DISPLAYS A Wireless Master Clock and any Repeaters must be installed powered and set up BEFORE you attempt to set up a message display sy...
Page 5: ...r desires to change one or more messages or any of the additional clock settings such as brightness schedules alternating between time and date etc then there is a need to program each clock prior to...
Page 6: ...called SBDCONFIG DRIVER which is compatible with the Windows 10 operating system Please follow the below steps a Copy the USB DRIVER software ZIP folder provided on the CD to your computer s desktop b...
Page 7: ...e by double clicking on it h Right click on the FT230X USB Half UART which will open its Properties tab as shown in Image C i Click on the Properties tab which will cause a menu bar to open j At the t...
Page 8: ...CP then click OK as shown in Image F The Advanced tab may not appear initially If so there is a need to exit out of the Device Manager and then re open it o Remove the USB Programming Cable from the U...
Page 9: ...d JP1 JP2 JP3 JP6 In order to allow data communication from the computer to the clock jumper switch number 6 has to close electrical contacts of pins 2 and 3 other jumper switches can remain in their...
Page 10: ...purpose of connecting with a computer or laptop The other end has a male connector allowing it to interface with a receptacle female connector J7 port located on the clock main electrical board Make...
Page 11: ...acle male connector located on the right side of the clock main electrical board The second end will have exposed electrical wires which are meant to be wired to the electrical wires coming out of the...
Page 12: ...e second end will have exposed electrical wires which are meant to be wired to the electrical wires coming out of the wall or the gang box typically by using wire nuts In this case since we want to pr...
Page 13: ...d that the other end of the USB Programming Cable is connected to the clock as previously explained Please also make sure that the clock is powered as previously explained d Once the clock is properly...
Page 14: ...clock settings such as changing the clock s default messages setting the message scrolling speed and having the messages flash blink In addition to these message settings additional advanced clock set...
Page 15: ...to upload it to a different clock Save Configuration As If a user modifies the serial port s settings this option will save a copy of the reconfigured clock to a computer Load Configuration This optio...
Page 16: ...ion will read and upload the settings to the SBDconfig MSG software program Once the Read Clock button is clicked another window will open that will signify the upload process Load Clock The Load Cloc...
Page 17: ...y here IF THE FIELD IS LEFT EMPTY ACTIVATING THE INPUT WILL COMMAND SECONDARY CLOCKS TO SHOW THE TIME 4 Blinking Messages Check the Blink box if you want the message to blink while being displayed 5 T...
Page 18: ...sensor was installed on the clock the clock will display the temperature for the number of seconds entered in the box After the selected amount of time passes the clock will change to show the Time o...
Page 19: ...brightness level will change The time for Adjustment 2 may be set for any time before or after Adjustment 1 during the same day For example if Adjustment 1 is set to activate at 11 00 AM and Adjustme...
Page 20: ...group of digital clocks from the master Clock Web Interface Please refer to the master clock manual associated with your system for more information 4 Bias Seconds In some scenarios there may be a nee...
Page 21: ...5 Data Rate This option determines how often data time and date is sent to the clock s or other Sapling devices such as Wireless Repeaters Converter Boxes or other Master Clocks Once the settings are...
Page 22: ...configure the Elapsed Timer control panel through sbdconfig For detailed instructions on the many functions and uses of the Elapsed Timer refer to the Elapsed Timer Manual Once the settings are chosen...
Page 23: ...ero Go to Count Up and Start Activating the input causes the clock to switch from its current display and begin a count up from zero Go to Count Down and Hold Activating the input causes the clock to...
Page 24: ...p will resume When the input is activated for a period longer than three seconds the count up resets to zero and the display goes back to showing the time If a button programmed with the Start Stop fu...
Page 25: ...r options for Daylight Savings Time Day of Month When this option is selected Daylight Saving Time can be set based on what date and time it begins and ends For example Daylight Saving Time can begin...
Page 26: ...You may also need a 1 4 inch drill 4 8x1 5 self tapping screws and 4 wall anchors for those screws if you decide not to attach the clock directly to the gang box If any of the items listed in the wiri...
Page 27: ...ou are using an existing gang box the top of the gang box must be a minimum of three inches away from the ceiling 4 If you do not wish to attach the housing to the gang box proceed to step 5A Otherwis...
Page 28: ...4 inches between the top rear edge of the housing and ceiling Confirm that the bottom of the mounting piece is level with the floor 5B Identify the keyholes towards the top of the back of the clock ho...
Page 29: ...5E Use a pencil to trace the holes beneath each keyhole onto the wall Take the clock housing off the wall drill holes at the marked locations and add another two wall anchors 5G Run power wires throug...
Page 30: ...as shown below 24VAC DC Orange 24VAC DC Yellow 110 230VAC Black 110 230VAC White 1 2 3 4 5 Ground Green 9 Detach the frame from the front of the clock housing by pulling the bottom and top edges away...
Page 31: ...op into place 11 Remove the plastic cover from the display board 13 Place the housing frame onto the housing You should hear a snapping noise as the latches drop into place 14 Power the clock After te...
Page 32: ...sted in the kits are missing you may contact your dealer and order a replacement kit Continued on next page Dual mount pole including mounting plate 10 32x3 8 green screw 8 32x7 16 screw 1 1 8 VERY IM...
Page 33: ...or 110V 230V 24V PLEASE NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a single gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and any addition...
Page 34: ...e mounting plate from the mounting pole by unscrewing the two screws 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 s...
Page 35: ...ount Installation 5 Remove the mounting pole end cap and the plastic ring from one of the holes 6 Attach the flag mount end cap to the pole Confirm that the covering flap is attached to the side where...
Page 36: ...rger centered holes and the 10 32x3 8 screw 8 Reattach the mounting plate this time using all four long silver 6 32x1 screws then insert the four 8 screws through the mounting plate and into the ancho...
Page 37: ...the adapter Secure the wires by passing them through the wire clamp 12 Insert the four 8 32x7 16 screws through the internal tooth washers then through the adapter and finally into the pole Use a scre...
Page 38: ...110 230VAC White 1 2 3 4 5 Ground Green 16 Use the 6 19x1 2 screws to attach the display board to the housing NOTE For 2 5 Digit clocks the holes for the screws will be on the left and right inner sur...
Page 39: ...ip is on top of the base and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Attach the wires from the pole to the wires in the gang box then use the two black base screws to attach the other s...
Page 40: ...lock system If the Master Clock and Repeaters are not properly installed and powered the secondary clocks will not synchronize Double Mount Installation If any of the items listed in the kits are miss...
Page 41: ...or 110V 230V 24V PLEASE NOTE A user will also have to provide a Phillips head screwdriver a small flat blade screwdriver a single gang box any equipment needed to install the gang box and any additio...
Page 42: ...he mounting plate from the mounting pole by unscrewing the two screws 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...
Page 43: ...arger centered holes and the 10 32x3 8 screw 6 Reattach the mounting plate this time using all four long silver 6 32x1 screws then insert the four 8 screws through the mounting plate and into the anch...
Page 44: ...ing them through the wire clamp 10 Insert the four 8 32x7 16 screws through the internal tooth washers then through each adapter and finally into the pole Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws so th...
Page 45: ...110 230VAC White 1 2 3 4 5 Ground Green 15 Use the 6 19x1 2 screws to attach a display board to each housing NOTE For 2 5 Digit clocks the holes for the screws will be on the left and right inner sur...
Page 46: ...lip is on top of the base and the holes for the screws are on the bottom of the base Attach the wires from the pole to the wires in the gang box then use the two black base screws to attach the other...
Page 47: ...and positions of each jumper are described below Left Position Right Position Pins 1 2 Pins 2 3 Jumper 1 12 Hour Time Default 24 Hour Time Jumper 2 DO NOT TOUCH Default DO NOT TOUCH Jumper 3 Display...
Page 48: ...6 feet 1 83 meters long and so the sensor should be positioned within 6 feet of the clock The cable is unshielded 4 conductor 22AWG 33mm If longer than 6 feet is required the wire would have to be te...
Page 49: ...pear to indicate AM When the display is set to the 24 hour format the full 24 hour time will appear on the display no other lights should appear Some examples 2 00 45 AM 12 hour format 2 00 45 PM 12 h...
Page 50: ...powered wireless clock system Additional transceivers are only useful if you must mount a message display beyond the range of all other wireless clocks displays If all the clocks in the system are in...
Page 51: ...by The clock is in a location with no signal or a weak signal What should I do If the clock is in a location that isn t receiving signal or is not receiving a strong enough signal to synchronize insta...
Page 52: ...e Sapling Company Inc To Goods which are altered modified or repaired in any place other than a Sapling Company Inc factory or by persons not expressly authorized or approved in writing by The Sapling...
Page 53: ...n If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interferen...
