Installation and Programming Manual V4 SBL 3000 Series Wireless Clock Software Version: SW-USB485V1.1.0_8-22-13 The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Included in the Kit Installation Below is a list of all the items included in the SBL 3000 installation kit. The items in the kit will correspond to the type of mounting and voltage option chosen.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA Plastic Double Mount Installation +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Installation Plastic Double Mount Installation (continued) *For metal mounting bracket: Use a wall anchor that can support 50 lbs or more with a maximum screw size of #8 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Plastic Double Mount Installation (continued) Installation 4. Feed wiring through base and pole - Take the wiring coming from the switch box and begin to feed it through the center of the base of the mounting assembly until it emerges from the hole in the center of the clock housing. Make sure there is roughly 1.5’ of wiring coming from the switch box.
**Jumper Position JP 1 JP 2 JP 3 JP 4 JP 5 JP 6 Pin 123 Wiring Information +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA Wiring Information Wiring and Jumper Settings (3100 Series) Power Settings 1 24VAC @ 0.35A (ORG) 2 120VAC or 240VAC @ 0.1A (BLK) 3 No Connection 4 120VAC or 240VAC @ 0.1A (WHT) 5 24VAC @ 0.35A (YEL) Note: Pin 1 will always be the square pad.
+1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA Wiring Information Wiring and Jumper Settings (3200 Series) **Jumper Position JP 1 JP 2 JP 3 JP 4 JP 5 JP 6 Pin 123 Input A Input B P1 - Sync Inputs *Relay 2 N.O. *Relay 1 N.O. P3 - Relay Output 4 3 2 1 P7 - RS485 1 2 3 4 Output A Output B Wiring Information P2 - User Inputs 3.3V@0.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P1 - Sync Inputs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 P2 - User Inputs 12VDC@40ma User Input 1 User Input 2 User Input 3 User Input 4 Each User Input is a Contact Closure 3.3V@0.1A (Brown&Brown/White) RXD (Orange&Orange/White) Common (Green&Green/White) No Connection TXD (Blue&Blue/White) Elapsed Timer 5 4 3 2 1 Power Settings 11 1 24VAC @ 0.35A (ORG) 2 120VAC or 240VAC @ 0.1A (BLK) 3 No Connection 4 120VAC or 240VAC @ 0.1A (WHT) 5 24VAC @ 0.35A (YEL) Note: Pin 1 will always be the square pad.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Temperature Sensor Wiring (Optional) If you ordered a Temperature Sensor with your SBD 3000 clock, it must be connected to a terminal on the Clock. Connecting The Temperature Sensor (IMPORTANT: Detach clock from power source before installing new circuitry.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Programming Setting the Time (SBL 3300 Series Only) 1. To set the time, press the top button to set the hour and the bottom button to set the minute. Set Hour Set Minute Programming Programming the SBL 3300 1. To enter programming mode, simultaneously press the top and bottom buttons. 2. Press the top button to select an Option.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA OPTION 3 +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com SETTING 21 Option 3 - Set Day: This option will allow the user to set the current date. Press the bottom button to scroll between “01-31” on the display to set the date. Once the date is selected, press the top button to continue on to Option 4.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA OPTION +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com SETTING Option 7 - American or European Date Style: 7 A This option will allow the user to choose what style the date is displayed on the digital clock. Press the bottom button to scroll between “A” or “E.” “A” stands for American style and displays the date as follows: month, day and year (ex. 10 28 12).
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA OPTION 11 +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com SETTING 01 Option 11 - RS485 Data Rate: This options allows a user to set the RS485 data rate. The RS485 data rate is the rate at which data (for example the time and/or date) is sent to the clock. Press the bottom button to scroll between “00-12.” See Table 1 for RS485 Data Rate settings.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA OPTION +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com SETTING Option 15 - Enable Jumpers: 15 d This option will allow the user to enable or disable the jumpers inside the clock. There are 3 jumpers located inside the clock that are associated with this option: • • • Jumper 1 - 12/24 Hour Format Jumper 2 - Brightness Level Jumper 3 - Alternating Date/Time Press the bottom button to scroll between “E-d.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Programming OPTION SETTING 21 23 22 59 Option 22 - Once a Day Pulse Output - Minutes: 23 59 Option 23 - Once a Day Pulse Output - Seconds: 24 99 Option 21 - Once a Day Pulse Output - Hour: If the Once a Day Pulse setting is selected in Option 20, a user will need to set the hour(s) for relay closure. Press the bottom button to scroll between “00-23.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA OPTION +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com SETTING Option 30 - Auxiliary Input Control: 30 d This option allows the user to choose which time protocol input the clock will receive. Press the bottom button to scroll between “d” and “01-09.” See Table 4 below for the Auxiliary Input Control settings. Note: For an explanation of each time protocol, refer to page 17.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Note: Options 40 and 41 are only applicable if utilizing the SAM or SRM analog clocks. If your system does not include the SAM or SRM analog clocks, please disregard the following options. OPTION SETTING 40 Option 40 - Activation Diagnostic Mode: d This option allows a user to choose which diagnostic mode they would like to send to all applicable clocks.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Installing the sbdconfig.exe Software Note: The sbdconfig.exe software only works with the SBD 3200 or 3300 series. Note: Sapling’s USB to RS485 converter needs to be purchased separately. Other USB to 485 converters will not work. Windows 7 1. Insert the USB to RS485 converter into a USB connector port.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Installing the sbdconfig.exe Software (continued) 8. Scroll down to Universal Serial Bus controllers and click the + sign to open. 9. Double-click on the USB Serial Converter. A new window will open. 10. Click in the Advanced tab and check the box next to ‘Load VCP’ and click OK.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Installing the sbdconfig.exe Software (continued) 11. Remove RS485 device from the USB port, wait 5 seconds and plug back into USB port. 12. Open the Device Manager and scroll to Ports. Make note of what port the USB Serial Port is assigned to. For example: (COM 4). 13. Load the sbdconfig.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Installing the sbdconfig.exe Software (continued) 15. When Com ports match, click apply. The SBD 3000 settings are ready to be configured. 16. Click the ‘Read Clock’ button. The default settings will populate the tabs on the SBD config software.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Task Bar Functionality Located on the task bar of the Sbdconfig software, there are five options to choose from: Serial Port, Read Clock, Load Clock, Configurations, and Version. 1. Serial Port • Configure Serial Port: When clicked, this option will open the settings for the serial port (Fig. 1).
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Task Bar Functionality (continued) 2. Read Clock • If a user has a previously configured clock and connects it to a computer, this option will read and upload the settings to the Sbdconfig software program. Once the ‘Read Clock’ button is clicked, another window will open that will signify the upload process (Fig. 2). (Fig. 2) 3.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Display Settings 1. Clicking on the Display Settings tab will allow a user to program the following settings: • Display Format: This option will allow the user to select how the time is displayed on the clock. There are two options: 12 hour format or 24 hour format.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Brightness Schedule 1. Clicking on the Brightness Schedule tab will allow a user to establish a Brightness Schedule for the digital clock(s). This includes choosing the day(s) to set alternate brightness levels, the time of day the brightness level will change and the level of brightness the clock will display (High, Medium, Low or Off).
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Clock Settings 1. Clicking on the Clock Settings tab will allow a user to program the following settings: • Clock Name: This option allows a user to assign the clock a unique name, such as its location in a facility. The name cannot exceed 24 characters. • Clock Number: This option allows a user to assign a unique number to a clock.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Outputs 1. Clicking on the Outputs tab will allow a user to program the following settings: • RS485 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.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Elapsed Timer (3200/3300 Versions) On the Elapsed Timer tab, there are four buttons available to program. Each option has different functionality to meet your needs. Note: The default options for the Elapsed Timer are No Action. 1. Program the first button on the Elapsed Timer by selecting one of the options in the drop down list next to Button 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Elapsed Timer (3200/3300 Versions) (continued) • On countdown complete, close: This option allows a user to choose how many seconds the relay will be closed for. The maximum number of seconds is 9.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Elapsed Timer (3200/3300 Versions) (continued) 2. Program the ‘Lights’ settings that will display on the Elapsed Timer when a particular button is pushed. The lights on the Elapsed Timer must be programmed separately for each button. The lights on the Elapsed Timer will only turn off if the user configures it into the buttons.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Inputs (3300 Series) 1. The ‘Inputs’ tab allows a user to program the clock to perform a certain function through a switch or relay contact closure from an outside device such as Code Blue, Nurses Call, etc. Program the first Input on the SBD 3300 by selecting one of the options in the drop down list next to Input 1.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - Inputs (continued) • On countdown complete, close: This option allows a user to choose how many seconds the relay will be closed. • At end of Countdown, go to: When a countdown completes, this option allows a user to choose between having the clock display either the time or start counting up. 2.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - DST • Select Method for Defining DST: This drop down allows a user to choose between four options for Daylight Savings Time. • Day of Month: When this option is selected, Daylight Saving Time can be chosen based on what date and time it begins and ends. For example, Daylight Saving Time can begin on March 28 at 2AM and end on November 1st at 2AM.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Sbdconfig Software - DST (continued) • By Country: When this option is selected, Daylight Saving Time can be chosen by country. For example, Daylight Saving Time can be selected to follow the DST rules established in the United States. (Fig. 6) Fig. 6 • None: When this option is selected, Daylight Saving Time is not applied. (Fig. 7) Fig. 7 2.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Support Frequently Asked Questions Will the clock cause interference with any of my other wireless devices? No, the SBL Series wireless clock works on 915 - 928 MHz frequency-hopping technology. The clock switches frequencies automatically when the receiver and transmitter are open, thus interference is avoided.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Support Troubleshooting The clock is not running. What do I do? a) Measure the input voltage to the clock. The voltage should measure 85-135 volts in the 110 volt model or 10-28 volts in the 2.5”/24 volt model and 16-28 volt in the 4.0”/24 volt model. b) Make sure the transformer is an isolated transformer if using a 24 volt model.
The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Support FCC Statements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) wants you to know: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protraction against harmful interference in a commercial installation.
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The Sapling Company, Inc. 1633 Republic Road Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 USA +1 215.322.6063 P. +1 215.322.8498 F. www.sapling-inc.com Support Index Programming 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 Programmable Relay 18 Rauland 18, 20 Read Clock 25, 26, 27 Relay 11, 12, 18, 19, 20, 32, 33, 35, 36 RS485 9, 10, 11, 17, 22, 24, 26, 31, 39 Sbdconfig 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38 Sbdconfig.
