Maintaining precise synchronized time throughout a manufacturing facility is essential for maximizing productivity, improving employee attendance, and keeping production schedules running efficiently. When CSL Behring needed a facility-wide synchronized clock solution, they required more than just accurate time—they needed a dependable, expandable system capable of operating in demanding industrial and sanitary environments.

The primary objective was to ensure every employee, department, and production area operated from the exact same atomic time source. By eliminating time discrepancies between workstations and departments, CSL Behring could encourage employees to arrive on time, reduce production delays, improve shift changes, and create a more efficient workflow throughout the facility.

To accomplish this, the clock system needed to meet several critical requirements. The displays had to be large enough to be easily visible across expansive production and warehouse areas while operating reliably for years in washdown and processing environments. The enclosures also had to meet stringent environmental standards including NEMA 4X and IP-rated protection to withstand moisture, cleaning procedures, and harsh industrial conditions.

DC-Digital provided the ideal solution with the DC-40N-POE-Flush-Stainless Network Atomic Clock.

Unlike traditional synchronized clock systems that rely on expensive centralized master clocks and proprietary wiring, the DC-40N-POE-Flush-Stainless utilizes existing Ethernet network infrastructure. Each clock receives both power and precise time synchronization through a single Power over Ethernet (PoE) connection, eliminating the need for additional power wiring while significantly reducing installation costs.

The clocks synchronize automatically to an NTP (Network Time Protocol) server, providing atomic-accurate time throughout the facility. Whether configured using DHCP or Static IP addressing, installation is straightforward thanks to the plug-and-play design. Upon startup, the clock automatically reveals its IP address, allowing maintenance personnel to quickly locate and configure each unit through its built-in browser-based web interface.

The onboard web interface provides valuable management features including:

• Time verification
• Building location identification
• Pass/fail synchronization monitoring
• Network configuration
• Clock diagnostics

For facilities managing numerous clocks, the optional DC-WEBSERVER-CLOCKS-1 allows every network clock to be monitored from a single web page, making maintenance and system verification simple and efficient.

Designed specifically for demanding environments, the DC-40N-POE-Flush-Stainless features a rugged 316L stainless steel faceplate housed in a watertight IP66-rated enclosure. The clock meets NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 12, and NEMA 13 requirements, making it an excellent choice for pharmaceutical manufacturing, clean rooms, food processing facilities, laboratories, washdown areas, and other locations where corrosion resistance and sanitation are critical.

The standard model features bright 4-inch LED digits that can be read from up to 200 feet away with a wide viewing angle, ensuring employees can quickly reference the correct time from virtually anywhere on the production floor. Larger digit sizes ranging from 1 inch to an impressive 30 inches are also available to accommodate virtually any viewing distance or facility size.

Customization options allow the clock to be tailored to specific applications. Customers can choose red or green LED displays, multiple gasket materials including XLPE, food-grade PE, EPDM, and PTFE, several mounting configurations, and warranty options ranging from one year to lifetime coverage.

Because the system operates over a standard Ethernet network, expansion is simple. As CSL Behring continues to grow, additional clocks can be installed anywhere network connectivity exists without replacing the existing system or investing in costly proprietary infrastructure. This scalable approach protects the initial investment while allowing the synchronized clock system to grow alongside the facility.

Manufactured in the USA by DC-Digital, the DC-40N-POE-Flush-Stainless combines atomic accuracy, Power over Ethernet convenience, industrial durability, and flexible network management into a complete synchronized timing solution. For organizations where every second counts, this network clock delivers the reliability, visibility, and long-term performance necessary to keep operations running on schedule day after day.

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