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Advantages of NTP Clocks

NTP clocks - analog and digital networked NTP clock systems.

NTP Clock Systems

  • NTP clocks provide an accurate display of time by synchronizing to a local or internet based NTP or SNTP network time server.
  • Clocks have RJ45 network sockets for standard CAT5 or better network cable.
  • By using configurable time and DST settings, the clocks can display UTC or local time.
  • Daylight saving offset adjustments are completely automatic, no operator intervention is required.

Reduced Installation Costs with PoE

  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) reduces installation costs of clocks by providing power and data over a single CAT5,or better, Ethernet cable.
  • The clocks utilize the industry standard IEEE 802.3af PoE which means that they can be installed on existing standard networks. Only a PoE injector may be required.
  • NTP clocks with PoE do not require a separate power supply. Additionally, no electrical outlet needs to be installed near the clock, saving on installation cost.

Clock Configuration

  • The NTP clocks have a number of configuration options, including: time zone offset, daylight saving time offset, DST start and end periods, time display options and setting NTP time server IP addresses.
  • Clocks can be configured system-wide or individually. By using DHCP configuration strings, many clocks can be configured in groups at power-up. Alternatively, individual clocks can be configured with a telnet session from a host PC.

Advantages of Network Clocks

  • NTP clocks provide an accurate, synchronized, time display organization-wide.
  • They provide a legally traceable time reference for logging events.
  • Classes and meetings start at the correct scheduled time.
  • No expensive master clock is required – NTP clocks can synchronize to a local or internet NTP server.
  • Clock systems are maintenance free, no operator intervention is required for daylight saving time changes.
  • All clocks can be managed from a single point.
  • Time zones can be configured individually to show the time in other countries.

NTP Clock Applications

NTP clock systems provide a legally traceable time reference for event logging applications. They can be used in schools and hospitals along with factories and manufacturing works. They are also widely used in pharmaceuticals manufacture to log batch times. Any where a reliable accurate time reference is required.

Models

TimeTools 4-digit NTP Wall Clock

  • Accurate display of hours and minutes.
  • Industry standard IEEE 802.3af PoE enabled.
  • Easyily readable 100mm high digits.
  • Viewable from 50m.
  • Available in plastic or aluminium enclosures.

More information on TimeTools 4-digit PoE IP Clock.

TimeTools 6-digit NTP Wall Clock

  • Accurate display of hours and minutes and seconds.
  • Industry standard IEEE 802.3af PoE enabled.
  • Easyily readable 100mm high digits.
  • Viewable from 50m.
  • Aluminium enclosure.

More information on TimeTools 6-digit PoE IP Clock.

TimeTools Analog NTP IP Wall Clock

  • Accurate display of hours, minutes and seconds.
  • Industry standard IEEE 802.3af PoE enabled.
  • 300mm clock face.

More information on TimeTools Analog PoE IP Clock.

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