Square, Tower, Facade and Central Clock Systems
Square and tower clocks are systems that are usually located in squares and are used to show time in the daily life of the society. These clock systems provide a reference point for people in the square to keep track of time, increase the aesthetic value of the square and are also an indicator of the identity of the society. Here is more information about square clock systems:
Meydan clock systems play an important role in the daily life of the society. The time shown by the clocks allows people to keep track of their appointments and meetings. It also encourages social interaction by creating a meeting point for people in the square. Meydan clocks also become the symbol of the city and can be an attractive point for tourists.
Meydan clock systems are usually located on large clock towers or on the facades of historical buildings. These clocks usually have large and easily readable designs. The dials of the clocks usually use large numbers or signs. These signs, defined as index and usually placed at the beginning of each hour, add artistic beauty and create integrity with the dial structure. Thus, while the square clocks have the task of reflecting history, they also contribute to tourism.
Modern square clock systems usually use electromechanical motors or digital technology. Thanks to the time server (Anasaat-Master Clock), which is a control unit with a built-in electronic circuit, all clocks show the same time. The exact and correct time information is transmitted to a time server by receiving signals from satellites via GPS (Global Positioning System) antenna.
In addition, when necessary, the time server (Anasaat-Master Clock) can produce high precision time via the oscillator inside. Some square clocks can have both analog and digital displays. In addition, the dials of modern square clocks are readable at night by using LED lighting.
If the square clocks are on a tower, they are called tower clocks. Although there are two-sided tower clocks, the most commonly used and preferred ones are four-sided.
In conclusion, square and tower clock systems are systems used to show time in squares. They are important both artistically and functionally with their aesthetic structures.
Central Time Systems
Central clock systems are time synchronizing systems that are typically used in large-scale buildings, office complexes, airports, train stations, educational institutions, and other public or commercial areas. These systems are managed by a central control unit (Master Clock) that ensures that all clocks show the same time. Here are more details about central clock systems:
Central clock systems are designed to coordinate time in large and complex areas. The goal of these systems is to synchronize all clocks to show the exact same time. This allows employees, visitors, and others to easily keep track of the current time and properly plan their appointments, meetings, reports, or other activities.
Central clock systems are typically managed by a central control unit (Master Clock). This control unit synchronizes the clocks throughout the system by sending time signals and updating the clocks. Traditionally, wiring would be required to support a central clock system. However, for locations that are already under construction, in use, and where wiring is very difficult, modern systems can use wireless communication technologies to synchronize the clocks.
Especially today, all communication networks are preferred because they are used in every facility, practical and two-way manageable. Therefore, in central clock systems, like other low-voltage systems, models with power over Ethernet (TCP/IP – POE) are more popular.
Central clock systems are significantly sensitive in terms of accuracy and reliability. For this reason, high-accuracy clocks that can make time zone corrections are usually used. Time signals can be received using sources such as GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems), and these signals contain very high precision, precise and accurate time. The central control unit, namely the Main Clock, broadcasts this exact and accurate time received, ensuring synchronization of the clocks.
These systems can also automatically follow daylight saving time applications and automatically set the clocks back or forward. Thus, users do not have to bother with manually setting the clocks.
Central clock systems increase work efficiency by ensuring that time is tracked accurately and consistently, and facilitate time management in the daily life of society. In addition, they usually offer a professional and modern appearance that reflects the image of institutions or organizations. By sending time to other systems (access control, personnel attendance control, CCTV, burglar alarm, fire alarm, etc.), a single and accurate time is used throughout the entire enterprise.
One of the most important components of central clock systems is the clocks that show the time. These clocks are called slave clocks and work with the correct and precise time they receive from the Main Clock. There are two different types, basically analog and digital. Analog clocks show the time continuously thanks to their electromechanical motor. Depending on the environment they are in, their sizes can be manufactured from 30 cm diameter to the desired size. The case color creates another visual alternative. Digital clocks show hour, minute and sometimes second information using LED or LCD screens. Similarly, the dimensions of the clock change according to the size of each digit, and the clocks are positioned according to the reading distance of the digits. It also creates an alternative with the different LED color. Thus, the slave clock provides integrity with the environment it is in. In addition, LCD screen clocks differ in backlit and unlit.
As a result, central clock systems are time synchronizing systems used in large-scale buildings and commercial areas. These systems allow all clocks to show the same time and facilitate time management.
