ATR240 Top Loading Time Card Recorder User Manual
Lithium Battery Caution: The circuit board on this terminal is populated with a lithium battery to protect data or programs stored in the Random Access Memory (RAM). Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to replace the lithium battery in the terminal. Failure to comply may void your warranty. Battery replacement should be done by qualified personnel wearing the proper eye protection. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.
Table of Contents Before You Start!.......................................................................1 What’s In the Box....................................................................1 Clock Overview .........................................................................3 Top View .................................................................................3 Front View ..............................................................................3 Rear View ..................................
Before You Start! What’s In the Box • ATR240 Time Recorder • (2) Clock Cover Keys • 18vDC Switching Power Supply • User Manual • (25) Sample ATR241 Weekly Time Cards • Clock Wall Mounting Template (Also available for download at http://support.acroprint.com/) • (2) Mounting Screws • (2) Plastic Wall Anchors 1) Unpack clock. Inspect clock for any damages that may have occurred during shipment. Check box contents for any missing items.
Time Recorder Mode Settings Mode Setting Values Default Value 01 Year 2000 – 2099 Year of Mfg 02 Date 1-12 Mo, 1-31 Date 01, 01 03 Time 1-23 Hr, 0-59 Min 12 : 00 04 End of Day Change Time 1-23 Hr, 0-59 Min 00 : 00 00: first row blank 01: prints on 1st row 00 00: Mthly, 01: Wkly 01=Mon…07=Sun 01 07 12 or 24 Hr 12 05 Set Card Format (Set “00” for ATR241 cards) 06 Pay Period Type *End Day of Wkly P.
Clock Overview Top View Front View • Battery Status Indicator: A fully charged Battery will have (5) bars. • DST Icon: displays when exiting programming mode when DST is turned on. • Each blink of the colon is one sec.
Rear View Page 4
Initial Setup Setting Year 1. Remove top cover a. Locate buttons at the top of the clock labeled P4, P5 and P6 i. P4 changes values down ii. P5 changes values up iii. P6 is used to save and select modes 2. Locate the Setup (programming) switch. Move the switch to the left position, you are now in setup mode 3. The mode indicator “01” will be flashing, press P6 to select 4. Press P4 or P5 to select the current year 5. Press P6 to Save Setting Month/Date 6.
Setting Clock Display Format 24. The mode indicator “07” will be flashing, Press P6 to select 25. Press P4 or P5 to select the clock display format a. You can choose between the 12 hour or 24 hour (military time) format 26. Press P6 to save Setting Start and End of DST 27. The mode indicator “08” will be flashing, press P5 to switch to mode “09” 28. The mode indicator “09” will be flashing, press P6 to select 29. Press P4 or P5 to select the correct month (US-March) 30. Press P6 to save 31.
Features and Specifications Clock Features Display Language English Operation Mode Stand-alone (No PC Interface) Operational Battery Backup Optional Auto Card Feeder Yes Printing Method 9-Pin Dot Matrix Two Color Printing Yes Perpetual Calendar Yes Auto Fix Positioning Yes Power Failure Printing Yes Power Failure Memory Retention Yes Display Format 12 or 24 hour Print Format 12 hr, 24 hr, decimal time External Alarm Connection Available Auto Column Changing Yes Compatible with Wk
Ribbon Life The ATR242 ribbon (39-0135-000) will typically last 3 months with 50 employees punching 6 times per day (~18,000 punches). Actual ribbon life will vary based on the number of punches, humidity, temperature, exposure to air. Operational Battery Pack The optional operational battery pack (58-0114-000) is a 12 cell NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack that recharges when the ATR240 is plugged in.
Re-setting Time Recorder to Factory Defaults The "All-Reset" button on the internal control panel resets Time Recorder settings such as date, time, print/display formats, to the factory defaults. See chart for factory defaults. Note: The button is recessed to prevent accidentally resetting the Time Recorder settings. Use the point of a pen or paperclip to access the button. It will take approximately 9 seconds to complete the reset.
Symptom Possible Problem Solution The End of Day set incorrectly Set End of Day correctly Time Card Format set incorrectly Set Time Card Format correctly Pay period type is set incorrectly Set Pay Period type correctly Display is in AM/PM hours but clock prints in 24Hr format The clock display format and print format are independent. You must make sure each is set correctly.
6. Q: I can’t get my clock to print for any employees. It just keeps giving an “err” message. A: Make sure the display time is synchronized to the RTC time. For more info on troubleshooting or general “how to” info go to: http://support.acroprint.com Maintenance Replacing the Ribbon Cassette 1. Open clock cover. Press [P3] to move the print head to the center of the clock so that the ribbon cassette can be more easily accessed. 2.
Replacing the Circuit Board Batteries The ATR240 is equipped with (1) CR2032 3v Lithium Coin Cell battery on the Main board. The battery should last approximately 1.5 to 2 years under normal operating conditions. Do not attempt to replace the battery as it will void your warranty. If your clock is already out of warranty you can attempt to replace the batteries yourself but note that you could damage the board if you short out any components on the circuit board.
Installing the Operational Battery Pack First unplug the clock. The door to the battery pack compartment is located on the bottom edge of the back of the clock. Remove the screw that secures the door. The door may be tightly fitted. Insert a thin knife blade under the bottom of the door at the screw end and rotate the blade to open the door. Ext.
Appendix Connecting External Signal Devices (Bells & Horns) The connections for an external signal device (bells, horns, buzzers, chimes, etc.), are made via a 2-wire Green terminal block on the back of the clock above the power jack. Connections are made by pressing the orange wire release tabs below each wire hole, fully inserting the wire and releasing the clip. Gently pull on the wires to make sure they are firmly secured in the terminal block. In order to use a bell or horn a relay is required.
Wall Mounting Instructions The ATR240 can be placed on a table or desk and it can also be mounted to a wall. A mounting template is included with the documents for the ATR240. If you misplace the template you can download it at: http://support.acroprint.com Under “Time Clocks & Document Stamps”, click on “ATR240 Time Clock”. Follow the instructions on the template to mount the clock.
Acroprint® Limited Warranty Should you have any questions concerning your warranty information or supplies, please contact the dealer or store where you purchased the equipment. This product is guaranteed to the original purchaser for a period of one (1) year from original purchase date against defective materials and workmanship when used under normal operating conditions.
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