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Time Guardian v4.0 User’s Guide 4-29
• Connection Type: If you answered, “Yes” to the question, “Do you have Terminal(s) other
than direct-connect MTX?, FINGERPRINT” in the Clock tab of the Wizard, you must
configure those terminals for remote operation. Active MTX-15 (Time Guardian),Fingerprint,
or HandPunch terminals can communicate with your PC via a direct connection (RS-232C
or RS-485C), remotely using the optional modem (not fingerprint), or via Ethernet (network)
connections (IP address required).
Note: It is not recommended to mix the MTX-5 and the MTX-15 terminals on the same
communication line.
If you selected a Connection Type of Direct, you must complete the following:
• Time Zone Offset: This should be used if your PC and the Location (terminals) are located
in different time zones. The default value is 0:00. Use the dropdown lists to configure the
offset.
• Com Port: Select the Com Port of the PC that will communicate with the terminals.
• Active: When checked, the Location will begin sending and receiving data.
If you selected a Connection Type of Modem, you must complete the following:
• Phone Number: The telephone number of the terminal’s modem. (Include 1 + (Area Code)
+ 7 digit phone number, when applicable).
• Device Name: The name/manufacturer/type of the modem installed on your PC that will be
used to communicate with the terminal.
• Max Attempts: The maximum number of attempts to successfully connect to the terminal.
• Retry Wait: The time interval (in seconds) to connect to the terminal after an unsuccessful
attempt.
• Time Zone Offset: This should be used if your PC and the Location (terminals) are located
in different time zones. The default value is 0:00. Use the dropdown lists to configure the
offset.
• Com Port: Select the Com Port of the PC that will communicate with the terminals.
• Active: When checked, the Location will begin sending and receiving data.
If you selected a Connection Type of Non-Hayes (Modem), you must complete the following:
• Phone Number: The telephone number of the terminal’s modem. (Include 1 + (Area Code)
+ 7 digit phone number, when applicable).
• Time Zone Offset: This should be used if your PC and the Location (terminals) are located
in different time zones. The default value is 0:00. Use the dropdown lists to configure the
offset.
• Com Port: Select the Com Port of the PC that will communicate with the terminals.
• Active: When checked, the Location will begin sending and receiving data.
If you selected Network as the Connection Type, enter the IP Address in the spaces provided.
• IP Address: The IP Address of the terminal(s). May have to obtain from network
administrator. Also, see appropriate Terminal Installation manual (i.e., MTX-15 Installation
Manual) for Ethernet configuration.