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  • Page 1 ® CP-3 3 000 Electronic Time Recorder User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 140 Harrison Avenue Roseland, New Jersey, 07068 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to make equipment changes and improve- ments which may not be reflected in this document. Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version, if applicable.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Exiting Program Mode ......24 Programming Guide ......25 Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 4 Slave Master ........56 Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 5 Appendix ........67 Weekly Programming Chart .....67 Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 6 “Clipper” type, and set for a card thickness of 0.32 mm (0.0126”). Unit can be mechanically adjusted to accept card widths of 66 mm to 107 mm (2.6004” to 4.2158”) and card thickness of 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm (0.0079” to 0.0197”). Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Page 1 Chapter 1: Introduction External View Other Components • • This Manual Features There are three versions of the CP-3000 available. The model numbers and features are listed below. Introduction Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Description

    The front panel displays the date, time, day of the week and is used for programming. It is accessed by removing the top cover. (See the next page.) Note: ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions should be adhered to before touching the Mode Switch. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Introduction...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Top Cover The top cover must be removed to configure, install, and program the CP-3000. To remove the top cover, insert the key in the key hole and turn it clockwise. The top cover should “pop” open. Pivot the top cover upwards and lift to remove.

  • Page 10: Removal

    The front cover must be removed to connect the Full Power Reserve Battery and connect the external signal line (Model A051 and A056 only) to your CP-3000. To do so, perform the following: 1. Disconnect the power cord from the power source if applicable.

  • Page 11: Placement/Location

    Page 5 Placement/Location When choosing a mounting location for your CP-3000, you should consider the following: • the mounting surface and hardware required is capable of supporting the unit’s weight, 4.38 kg (9.66 lbs.) • the area must be within the specified operating temperature range.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    2. Unlock and remove the top cover. 3. Remove the two screws on the top and slide the back plate downward to remove it. Set the CP-3000 face up on a flat surface. 4. Using a punch, knock out the center material from the teardrop mounting hole on the back plate.
  • Page 13 12. Install the two screws that secure the back plate to the unit. Make sure you re-install the ground wire. 13. If you need to connect external signal wiring, or connect the battery, do not replace the top cover or reconnect the power cord at this time. Getting Started Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 14: External Signal Connections

    Page 8 External Signal Connections The model A051 and A056 versions of the CP-3000 are equipped with a single external signal relay circuit that enables you to activate an audible device such as a bell or buzzer. The relay contacts of the circuit are Normally Open and should not exceed Class 2 Circuit requirements (30 VAC RMS at 3A or 30 VDC at 3A).
  • Page 15 8. Using a screwdriver, loosen the screws on the CN7A side of the connector block. 9. Observing polarity, insert one wire into the CP-3000 through the knockout hole and connect it to the proper terminal position of CN7A. Using a screwdriver, secure the wire in place. Insert the other wire into the unit and secure in place.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Battery

    Page 10 Connecting the Battery The CP-3000 is equipped with a Full Power Reserve Battery that will maintain normal operations for 72 hours or 300 punches, in the event of an AC power failure. This battery is disconnected at the factory to prevent damage during shipping and must be connected for the CP- 3000 to operate.
  • Page 17 6. Replace the top cover. Note: The “As Shipped” time display format setting is configured at the factory. If the CP-3000 should lose its configuration, the time will be displayed in the default (24 hour) time format when the battery is connected.

  • Page 18: Initialization And Reset

    Page 12 Initialization and Reset Initialization Prior to first use, the CP-3000 must be initialized. Initialization resets the time and date to their default settings, but does not affect their “As Shipped” format. Note: This procedure must be performed with the power cord disconnected from the power source.

  • Page 19: Reset (All Clear)

    (including the “As Shipped” formats) and the unit will be returned to its default settings. You should only reset your CP-3000 when prescribed to in the Troubleshooting section of this manual. Note: ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) precautions should be adhered to before touching the Mode Switch.

  • Page 20: Power Connection

    Shipped” (12 hour) format: Note: The “As Shipped” time display format setting is configured at the factory. If the CP-3000 should lose its configuration, the time will be displayed in the default (24 hour) time format when the power is connected.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Time Cards

    Page 15 Chapter 3: Time Cards Making a Test Print 1. Make sure that there is power to the CP-3000, and the Mode Switch is set to NORMAL. 2. Gently Insert a time card into the card throat. The card will automatically be fed in, printed and ejected.

  • Page 22: Card Dimensions

    Page 16 Card Dimensions The CP-3000 is factory set for use with an 86 mm (3.375”) wide and 0.32 mm (0.0126”) thick standard “Clipper” type time card. The recommended column dimensions are as follows: where: Bm = Bottom Margin, 21 mm (0.827”) from bottom of time card Sm = Side Margin, 7 mm (0.276”) from left edge of time card...

  • Page 23: Card Color

    Page 17 Card Color The CP-3000 can be used with most of the colored time cards available. However, when selecting a time card, you should make sure that the background color of the card does not interfere with the time card sensors’...

  • Page 24: Side Margin (Sm) Adjustment

    01 to 31 in increments of 0.25 mm (0.01”). When the correct value appears, press the YES key. 5. Exit the Program Mode and insert a time card into the card throat to test. Note: This feature is only for small variations. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Time Cards...

  • Page 25: Bottom Margin (Bm) Adjustment

    01 to 31 in increments of 0.25 mm (0.01”). When the correct value appears, press the YES key. 5. Exit the Program Mode and insert a time card into the card throat to test. Note: This feature is only for small variations. Time Cards Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 26: Card Thickness Adjustment

    Page 20 Card Thickness Adjustment The CP-3000 is factory set for a time card thickness of 0.32 mm (0.0126”). It can be adjusted for time cards with a thickness of 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm (0.0079” to 0.0197”). To set the card thickness, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 27: Card Width Adjustment

    6. Loosen the upper card width adjustment screw, insert the card into the card throat and slide the guide to adjust the width allowing 0.5 mm (0.0197”) between the card and the guide. Tighten the screw. Time Cards Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 28 8. Reconnect the battery. 9. Install the front cover. 10. Reconnect the power cord to the power source. 11. Program the correct time and date. 12. Set the Mode Switch to NORMAL and install the top cover. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Time Cards...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Programming

    Page 23 Chapter 4: Programming Introduction The CP-3000 must be programmed before use. There are two types of programming: Basic and Weekly. Basic Programming is used to program basic clock functions such as time, date, time display, Daylight Saving Time (DST) adjustment, and card imprint.

  • Page 30: Entering And Saving Values

    Continue pressing the FUNCTION key and the cursor will eventually return to the first program item. Exiting Program Mode To exit the Program Mode at any time, slide the Mode Switch to the NORMAL position. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 31: Programming Guide

    Page 25 Programming Guide The following is a reference guide for programming the A050 and A051 versions of the CP-3000: (Chart continued on next page) Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 32 Page 26 Note: The “As Shipped” imprint settings are configured at the factory. If the CP-3000 should lose its configuration, it will revert to the default imprint settings. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
  • Page 33 Page 27 The following is a reference guide for programming the Model A056 version of the CP-3000: (Chart continued on next page) Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 34 Page 28 Note: The “As Shipped” imprint settings are configured at the factory. If the CP-3000 should lose its configuration, it will revert to the default imprint settings. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 35: Basic Programming

    Hours and Minutes will appear in the display. Note: After saving the date, the LED indicator on the front panel will automatically adjust to the correct day of the week when switched to NORMAL. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 36: Hours And Minutes

    To edit these settings, press the NO key. This will return you to the display described in step 2. To save these settings, press the YES key. When saved, the next menu item, Day Change Time, will appear in the display. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 37: Day Change Time

    Page 31 Day Change Time For proper operation of the CP-3000, the Day Change Time must be set to “00:00”. To do so, perform the following: Note: To verify the Day Change Time you must cycle through the sequence of displays and save the data displayed. The data entered will not be saved if you exit the Program Mode or press the FUNCTION key before saving.

  • Page 38: Daylight Savings Time

    3. Press the NO key until the correct week number of the year (01 thru 52) appears in the display. Holding down the NO key for more than three seconds will increment the number in the display by ten. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
  • Page 39 YES key. Holding down the NO key for more than three seconds will increment the number in the display by ten. When saved, the second pair of digits (date of the month) will flash in the display. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 40 To increment the time displayed by one hour, press and hold down the YES key while sliding the Mode Switch to PROGRAM. To move the time displayed back by one hour, press and hold down the NO key while sliding the Mode Switch to PROGRAM. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 41: Hours Display And Imprint

    Fraction of Hours (Minutes) Imprint menu item. 6. Using the NO key, select one of the following: 7. When the desired value appears, press the YES key. The display will automatically move to the Day Imprint menu item. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 42 Additional Date Imprint menu item. 14. Press the NO key to select a value of “0” to disable this feature or “1” to include an additional date of the month (00 to 31) in the imprint. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 43: Index No. Imprint

    2. Press the NO key to select a value of 00 thru 99 that will be used to identify this time clock on a time card. 3. When the desired value appears, press the YES key. The display will automatically move to the Signal Duration menu item. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 44 The value in the display should be zero. If it is not, press the NO key until zero appears in the display, then press the YES key. 5. Exit the Program Mode by setting the Mode Switch to NORMAL. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...

  • Page 45: Weekly Programming

    In this example, at 8:27 am, on the second (Tuesday), fourth (Thursday), and fifth (Friday) day of the week, Signal 1 will activate for the duration specified, and the CP-3000 will print in black ink. At 10:12 on the same days, the built in buzzer will sound for the duration specified, and the CP-3000 will print in red ink.
  • Page 46 (OFF) or “1” (For Model A051 and A056 only) to enable (ON) Signal 1. When the correct value appears in the display, press the YES key. The display will move to the next object, Signal 2. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Programming...
  • Page 47 As a convenience, the new program will have the same day settings as the previous program. To clear the days of the week, press the NO key. 12. Exit the Program Mode by setting the Mode Switch to NORMAL. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 48: Obtaining A Printout Of Programmed Data

    The “1” will cease to flash, the ribbon carriage will cycle, and all programs in the CP-3000 will momentarily appear in the display. 4. Insert a time card. All Basic Programming information will be printed on the time card. On Model A051, the information will be printed in red ink.

  • Page 49: Editing Weekly Programs

    6. After saving the program, press the FUNCTION key to move to the Program Printout menu item and print out a copy of the program to check. Programming Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 50: Deleting A Weekly Program

    6. All the objects in the program will flash in the display. 7. Press the YES key to delete this program. The remainder of the programs in the CP-3000 will automatically have their program number moved down one to fill the empty space left by the program that was just deleted.

  • Page 51: Chapter 5: Maintenance

    Fuse Replacement There are two fuses used in the CP-3000. The main fuse is a 250 V F2A (Fast Acting) fuse. The second fuse, which protects the power supply, is a 250 V F4A (Fast Acting) fuse. To replace either fuse, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 52: Ribbon Replacement

    The ribbon should be replaced when the imprint of the time card appears light or when the following message appears in the display: Always use Amano approved ribbons. Non-Amano ribbons bind in the printer carriage, and produce weak quality prints and ink residue on print head, rollers, and the time card.
  • Page 53 8. Set the Mode Switch to NORMAL. 9. Insert a time card into the card throat to check the printing quality and to confirm that you have installed the ribbon properly. 10. Replace the top cover. Maintenance Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 54 Page 48 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Maintenance...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    • Check all wiring • Inspect the fuses on the CP-3000. If either is blown, replace it • Obtain a printout of programmed data in your CP-3000. Verify that Signal 1 is correctly programmed in the Weekly Program •...

  • Page 56: Foreign Object Or Material

    Page 50 Foreign Object or Material Only a time card should be inserted into the unit. If foreign objects or materials get inside the CP-3000, you must disconnect the AC power and the battery, and remove the foreign objects. Programming...

  • Page 57: Error Messages

    (Err 6 thru Err 9). Err 0 thru Err 5 When one of the following errors occur, the CP-3000 will display the error message and may beep. After the beeps, the message will disappear and the unit will return to normal operation. These messages are used as warnings that there may be a problem that does not require immediate attention.
  • Page 58 Page 52 • A non-Amano ribbon was used. Always use Amano approved ribbons: non-Amano ribbons bind in the printer carriage, produce weak quality prints and ink residue on print head, rollers, and time card. • The slider on the printer carriage is not moving correctly due to a missing black plastic bushing in the small hole of the right printer frame.

  • Page 59: Err 6 Thru Err 9

    Overheat Protection To prevent overheating of the card feed and printing motors and a quick and high discharge of the battery, the CP-3000 is provided with an internal counter for the number of imprints. When you print too many times within a short time period, the recorder will refuse to...
  • Page 60 Blank Display When this condition occurs, the CP-3000 will also emit a continuous beep. If possible, perform the LCD Test in the Diagnostics menu. If this condition persists, contact your local Amano dealer.

  • Page 61: Display Related Problems

    Low Battery This display indicates that the battery is too weak to power-up the system. If AC power is connected during this condition, the CP-3000 will try to restart automatically once every ten minutes from the moment the low battery condition was detected. If AC power is not present, the indication will remain in the display and the unit will not recover automatically.

  • Page 62: Hour Change

    • A non-Amano ribbon was used. Always use Amano approved ribbons, non-Amano ribbons bind in the printer carriage, and produce weak quality prints, and ink residue on print head, rollers, and time card.

  • Page 63: Card Cannot Enter Or Card Blocked

    After a minute change on the display or when the user presses one of the keys, the CP-3000 will automatically retry to flush out the card. If the card is unable to be flushed out by the feed motor, it must be manually removed.

  • Page 64: Imprint Problems

    Page 58 Imprint Problems Overprint The column position block in the imprint is used by the CP-3000 to prevent overprinting. If your CP-3000 is overprinting, any one of the following may be the cause: • The time card was pushed, pulled, or moved during the printing...

  • Page 65: Wrong Color Printed

    Page 59 Wrong Color Printed The model A051 and A056 versions of the CP-3000 has the ability to print in red or black ink. When the Mode Switch is set to NORMAL, the default ink color is black, and the color of ink printed is determined by the settings in the Weekly Program.

  • Page 66: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics The Diagnostics menu is used to run specific diagnostic routines for troubleshooting and determining the condition of your CP-3000. The Diagnostics menu is accessed by entering the Program Mode, and pressing the FUNCTION key until the LED Test menu item appears in the display and the last LED indicator is illuminated.

  • Page 67: Mode And Keys Test

    11. Press the NO key to move to the next test or exit the Diagnostics menu by pressing the FUNCTION key, or by exiting the Program Mode. Troubleshooting Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 68: Lcd Test

    (on the left side of the front panel) will illuminate. After three seconds, the first LED will turn off, the second LED will illuminate and the size of the Eprom will be in the display. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 69: Buzzer Test

    5. Press the NO key to move to the next test or exit the Diagnostics menu by pressing the FUNCTION key, or by exiting the Program Mode. Troubleshooting Amano Cincinnati, Inc.

  • Page 70: Signal 1 Test

    5. Press the NO key twice to move to the next test or exit the Diagnostics menu by pressing the FUNCTION key, or by exiting the Program Mode. Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 71: Model Id

    3. Press the YES key to select this item. The display will indicate the model number of your CP-3000. 4. Press the YES key. A beep will sound and the test number will flash in the display.
  • Page 72 Page 66 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Troubleshooting...

  • Page 73: Appendix

    Page 67 Appendix Weekly Programming Chart The following charts are provided to assist you in creating Weekly Programs for your CP-3000. (Chart continued on next page) Appendix Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 74 Page 68 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Appendix...
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