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Time Guardian v4.0 User’s Guide 4-31
• Initialize: This function will reset the terminal back to factory settings and clear the memory.
It is recommended that you wait one minute between performing this operation and
punching at the terminal.
• Memory Dump: Uploads all the punch data currently at the terminal to the PC and resets
the memory pointer to the start. This function is useful should there be a catastrophic data
loss.
Warning: If this function is performed with active data, duplicate punches may be created.
The Command Options dialog box allows you perform these operations on either the Selected
terminals, All Terminals or All Locations.
MTX-15 Commands Tab - Clock
This tab allows you to perform the following functions on MTX-15 Time Guardian terminals:
• Polling: This operation collects the most recent data from the terminal. When checked,
Time Sync. performs time synchronization between the Host PC and the terminal. This
includes Daylight Saving Time settings.
• Download: Sends Daylight Saving Time settings, employee assignments and Bell and
Door Schedules to the terminal.
• Auto Update: Performs the following functions:
• Confirms that the clock and the Host PC are communicating
• Assigns a terminal number
• Sends Daylight Saving Time settings
• Sends the Door Access and Bell Schedule
• Sets the time display of the terminal according to the PC settings
• Memory Dump: Uploads all the punch data currently at the terminal to the PC and resets
the memory pointer to the start. This function is useful should there be a catastrophic data
loss.