Chapter 13: Multi-Clock Configuration; System Requirements; Connecting Multiple Time Clocks; Set Up The Parent Clock - Icon Time Systems TOTALPASS Small Business Premium User Manual

Chapter 13: 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:
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.
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Each clock must be running the same software version as the Parent Clock.
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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.
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A Child Clock sends punch information to the Parent Clock, over the Network or