Fundamental Design

·    Each PC has a printing unit connected via serial or parallel connection.

·    Standard time is captured from the Internet or modem by ClockWatch software which acts as a trusted time source for all connected clients.

·    One host computer collects standard time (via modem) and maintains correct time on each printer unit.

·    Printer units are connected by dedicated wiring to the host.

·    Printer units are connected by dedicated  cable to the host.

·    One host computer collects standard time and maintains correct time on each printer unit.

·    Printer units are connected by special wiring to the host.

PC requirements

·    Uses existing desktop PCs (Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2k/XP/2003)

·    Requires dedicated ATVS host.

·    Requires PC to run SimSYNC.

Wiring Requirements

·    Uses existing LAN cabling.

·    Uses available serial (DCS) or parallel (DCP) connection on each PC.

·  Requires dedicated wiring (RS-232).

·  Requires  dedicated wiring.

Time Synchronization

·    Can use Internet or modem for time sync.

·    Keeps PC in sync for other uses.

·    Non-DocuClock PCs can be added to maintain correct time.

·   Over 100 timeservers available for sync, providing backup when NIST is not available.

·    ATVS host is the only PC synchronized to correct time.

·     Time sync only by modem, requiring a dedicated phone line and incurring long distance charges.

·     Modem dial-up is available only to NIST.

·     Dial-up is available only to NIST.

·    SimSYNC host is the only PC synchronized to correct time.

OATS Compliance

·    Yes

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·  Yes, requires dedicated ATVS host.

·  Yes, requires SimSYNC host.

Installation

·    Hardware installation is plug-and-play.

·    Software installs in less than 1 minute. 

·   Special technical skills are not required - can be installed by end user.

·    Requires professional installation.

·    Requires professional installation.

Physical Attributes

·    Smaller size (4”h x 7”w x 7.5”d)

·    Minimum PC-to-printer cable length of 6’ (up to 50’).

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·     Larger size (6.9”h x 5.9”w x 6”d)

·     7’ printer-to-splitter cable length.

·     Higher (4.7”h x 6.4”w x 7.5”d)

Line Print Capacity

·    Can be configured to print multiple lines.  All the fields can be configured independently and all fields are optional. Can also print images

·    Can print just one line at a time.

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Scalability

·    Add as many printers as needed (up to 1000).

·    No future upgrade required.

·   No wiring or special installation to add new units.

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·    Requires hardware upgrade installation.

·Requires conversion to an Ethernet Based product (125-N)

Support

·   Support contract is an option.

·    Support contract required. 

·    Support contract required.