User Guide

CHAPTER 14: MULTI-CLOCK CONFIGURATION
Connect-up to 32 time clocks together, accessed through one software interface, through your local area
network or over the Internet.
 Connecting the Child Clock(s) to the Parent Clock
 Additional multi-clock settings
 Updating the multi-clock system
 Clocking In/Out when the Child Clock is unable to connect to the Parent Clock
In a multiple clock system, there are two types of clocks:
 Parent Clock: The Parent Clock hosts the time clock software, settings, and punch data. There is only one
Parent Clock in a multi-clock configuration.
 Child Clock: A Child Clock sends punch information to the Parent Clock, over the Network or Internet, for
calculation and storage. There can be a maximum of 31 Child Clocks on a multi-clock system.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
 Each time clock must be connected via Ethernet to the network.
 Each clock must be running the same software version as the Parent Clock.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE TIME CLOCKS
SET UP THE PARENT CLOCK
Before setup begins, designate which clock will be the Parent Clock. Follow the instructions in the Quick Start
Guide to connect your time clock to your Network.
Write down the serial number of the Parent Clock located on a label on the back of the time clock terminal.
SET UP THE CHILD CLOCK(S)
 With the Child Clock connected to the Network, enter Supervisor Mode.
 Press on the time clock.
Note: It is recommended that the Parent Clock be setup at the location of the person processing the
timecards. For instructions on assigning a static IP address, refer to Assign a Static IP Address to the Time
Clock.