A Four-Part Guide to Buying a Synchronized Clock System from Pyramid Time Systems – Part 1 of 4
Why Time Synchronization Matters for Your Business
Time matters. Every second of the workday, people rely on clocks to stay on task, start meetings, change shifts, and keep things moving. But not all clocks tell the same time. Some run fast. Others fall behind and drift. When clocks aren’t accurate it leads to:
- Missed deadlines
- Late employee punch-ins and punch-outs
- Unnecessary downtime
- Mistakes in scheduling
- Poor coordination between teams
- Continuous time adjustments
A synchronized system using digital or analog clocks prevents these problems. Everyone stays on the same time, from the front desk to the warehouse to the executive office. That’s why synchronized clocks are essential for businesses.
What Is a Synchronized Clock System?
A synchronized clock system keeps every clock in a building or across a campus on the same exact time. The system sends a signal to each clock, updating it automatically. You don’t need to set them by hand or reset them for daylight saving time.
The result is a network of clocks that all stay in sync, all the time.
Who Needs This?
Synchronized clock systems are used in businesses and industries where timing affects safety, coordination, and efficiency. This includes:
- All Education Facilities: Bell schedules, class changes, exam timing
- Healthcare Industry: Medication schedules, shift changes, TOD, anesthesia
- All Manufacturing Plants: Production line changeovers, labor tracking, production audits
- Offices and Government buildings: Meeting coordination, public service timing
- Transportation Hubs: Departure boards, gate changes, worker shifts
- Broadcast and Media: Air-time coordination, content timing
- Athletics: Weight & Locker rooms, training centers
In these settings, accurate timekeeping isn’t optional. It’s part of the job, and sometimes it’s part of legal compliance.
How Pyramid Time Systems Helps
Pyramid Time Systems designs and manufactures synchronized clock solutions for all industries requiring accurate and reliable time. They offer different ways to keep your digital or analog clocks synchronized. The best solution depends on your building layout, infrastructure, and network capabilities.
Pyramid offers three main types of synchronized systems:
- Wireless (RF) Synchronized Clock Systems (read more in Part 2)
This system uses radio frequency signals to send time updates to each clock. A centrally located transmitter sends a wireless signal to clocks throughout your facility.
- No wiring between clocks
- Easy to install
- Ideal for schools, warehouses, or older buildings where new cabling is hard to run
- PoE (Power over Ethernet) Synchronized Clock Systems (read more in Part 3)
This solution connects directly to your existing Ethernet network. Each cable provides both power and data.
- Easy installation using your current network
- Each clock gets its time from NTP
- Ideal for newer buildings with prebuilt data line runs
- Upgrading or Replacing Legacy Clock Systems (read more in Part 4)
Businesses that have older clock systems may find themselves in need to replacing devices or a complete upgrade. Pyramid can assist with drop-in updates or replacement needs.
- Updates to keep legacy systems running
- Replace or add to existing systems in schools, hospitals, or facilities with existing wired clocks
- Helps reduce cost by reusing infrastructure
Next Steps
If you’re looking for accurate, reliable, and consistent time across your offices, building, or campus, a synchronized clock system is worth the investment. It reduces confusion and improves operations. With Pyramid Time Systems, you have flexible options that fit your unique needs.
To learn more about which system is right for your building, reach out to the Pyramid Sales Team. They’ll walk you through the options and help you request a quote.
