I manage several wall clocks at our facility, and they often display the wrong time and date because they require manual updates, like changing batteries or adjusting for daylight saving time. Unfortunately, most of these clocks are mounted in hard-to-reach places that require a ladder to access, making maintenance a hassle.
I'm interested in switching to wall IP clocks that offer NTP support for automatic synchronization with our own time servers, PoE to eliminate battery changes, a user-friendly web interface for remote configuration, and illuminated displays for visibility at any time.
What brands or models of IP wall clocks are you currently using that meet these criteria? Thanks for your help!
6 Answers
Check out Sapling clocks. They're PoE powered, can sync with any NTP server, and have a nice management app for easy configuration. I've had a good experience with them for years!
If you're thinking about overhead, Masterclock has solid options, but it's on the pricier side. Keep in mind that a simple solution like a big screen displaying a clock app could also do the trick if you don't want the hassle of installing multiple IP clocks.
I actually thought about that! It could definitely save a lot of time and effort.
We've been testing two systems: Informacast with Atlas clocks and Nyquist (Bogen). The Atlas setup is more network-friendly and works well across multiple sites. Nyquist is reliable but requires more space and lacks central management. We're leaning towards Nyquist because our maintenance team prefers its reliability, but it's a trade-off.
Thanks for the insight! Sounds like you’re doing thorough testing to find the best option.
Informacast + Atlas is considered top-tier in K-12 settings. I've also had good experiences with Bogen. Just weigh the reliability against your management needs!
At our place, we use Bodet clocks that link to a master clock, which syncs with an internet NTP server. They're pretty reliable, but we only got them because they came free with some IP speakers we purchased years ago. They are a bit pricey otherwise, though.
For our production facility, we use RGB network clocks. They have PoE support and can sync with local or internet NTP servers, plus they come with various time formats. I'd recommend checking them out. They're pretty reliable.
Sounds interesting! Any chance you could share a link to their website?
If you’re looking for a budget option, consider getting some basic atomic clocks; they auto-update using radio signals, which might save you the hassle of tech integration. Plus, they’re easy to set up!
That's a solid suggestion! Just make sure the signal is strong enough in your area.
I might test a few of those to see how they do. Thanks!
Great point! A big screen can be an easy fix if you're not worried about traditional looks.