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- Page 1 PCPROX User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Lathem Time Corporation 1230 Six Flags Rd Unit 220, Building 200 Austell, GA 30168 www.lathem.com Copyright © 2020 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved. Revised 07-25-2025 Document number: USG0123E...
- Page 3 Clocking IN/Out - PIN ..............6 Clocking IN/Out - Badge ............. 6 Clocking IN/Out - Finger Sensor (PCTOUCH) ......6 Clocking IN/Out – Face (PCPROX) ..........6 Department Transfers - PIN ............7 Department Transfers - Badge ........... 7 Department Transfers - Finger Sensor (PCTOUCH) ....7 Department Transfers –...
- Page 4 Restart Clock................16 Recover Punches ..............17 Restore Factory Defaults ............17 Send Logs to Support ............... 17 Daily Refresh................17 Troubleshooting a PC Series Clock General Troubleshooting ............. 18 PC Series Troubleshooting ............18 Appendix A – Testing the Connection to PayClock Online Appendix B –...
- Page 5 Note: Remove the protective film after the clock is installed. Recommended Installation Tools Online and Email Support Lathem.com provides access to numerous support resources. Visit the following link: http://kb.lathem.com for additional help or to submit a question. You should receive a reply within 24 hours.
- Page 6 Installing a PC Series Clock Step 1: Select a site to install your clock that will be convenient to employees clocking in and out. When deciding where the clock will be installed, keep in mind that an 115vAC power outlet should be within reach of the mounting location as well as either a wired or wireless internet connection.
- Page 7 If using a wired network connection plug the RJ 45 network cable into the Ethernet port and the Power Adapter plug into the power adapter port which is in the compartment on the back of the clock. Important Note: If using POE (Power Over Ethernet) do not connect power adapter. The existing network must be set up for POE.
- Page 8 PayClock Online The PayClock Online product communicates with a PC Series clock over the internet. First set the clock up in PayClock Online and then set up the clock for internet communications. Adding a PC Series clock Adding a PC Series clock to PayClock Online is a 2-step process. Add the clock in PayClock Online first and then from the clock connect to PayClock Online over the internet.
- Page 9 Step 2 A - Wireless Connection Note: A wireless access point on the network is required. • Tap Wireless and select Wi-Fi On if it isn’t already. A list of available wireless networks will display. • • Select the desired wireless network, the WIFI Passcode screen will display. From the keypad enter the passcode for the wireless network.
- Page 10 When the transaction is successful; a confirmation beep will sound, a text message will appear, a custom audio message may be played, and the display will turn either green or red indicating a good or bad transaction. The PCPROX clock has a Face Detection ability available for an additional cost. Employee Transactions Employees can record transactions or view totals information by presenting a badge, entering a PIN, presenting their face, or scanning a finger.
- Page 11 Tap the desired department. A confirmation screen will display showing the department into which the employee • transferred. Department Transfers – Face (PCPROX) • Present face, the clock will start scanning. •...
- Page 12 Amount Entries – Face (PCPROX) • Present face, the clock will start scanning. • Tap the Stop Scan button, the camera will close, tap on the Amounts icon. • Tap the Scan Face button, the clock will validate the face.
- Page 13 Supervisor Transactions Supervisors have the ability at the clock to view and edit employee punches, add new employees, and override shift lockouts. Setting up a Supervisor for your PC Series clock To set up an employee as a supervisor, in PayClock Online go to Employees and select the desired employee. Set the employee’s Access Profile to “Supervisor”, then set the Manage Other Employees option to Allow.
- Page 14 Viewing Totals Tap the supervisor button on the clock. The Enter PIN screen will display. Using either a badge, PIN, or tapping ‘Scan Face’ on the PIN entry screen for face detection to enter supervisor • mode. At the Employee selection screen, tap on the name of the desired employee. •...
- Page 15 Enrolling Fingers The PCTOUCH model has a built in optical fingerprint sensor that allows for up to 2 fingerprints per employee to be enrolled. Employees can punch and review time balances by scanning their finger. The Admin or Supervisor have the ability to enroll employee fingerprints. To enroll a finger, tap the fingerprint button and enter the Admin PIN then tap OK.
- Page 16 Additional Features The PC Series family of clocks offers optional features for an additional cost such as Face Detection for the PCPROX. Once these features are enabled you must contact our technical support at (404) 691-1064 in order to have such features disabled.
- Page 17 Enrolling Employee Faces At the clock tap the Face button and enter the Admin PIN then tap OK. The Employee selection screen will display. • With the employee standing so their face is in the middle of the 2 cameras with 9 to 25 inches between the face •...
- Page 18 Administrator Functions The PC Series of clocks each have one administrator. The Settings button allows you to review the device information, set up the network communications, set the time format & time zone, sync the clock, adjust the volume, Test the connection to the internet and PayClock Online, review an event log, and reset the clock to factory defaults, restart the clock, recover punches, and send logs to support.
- Page 19 Sync Now This menu allows you to initiate a manual synchronization between PayClock Online and the clock. At the clock tap the Settings button, enter the administrator PIN, and tap The Settings Menu will display. • Tap Sync Now, the clock will start the update process and return to the Home screen when finished. •...
- Page 20 Device Info This menu item displays clock information such as the clocks serial number, application version, IP address, and MAC address. At the clock tap the Settings button, enter the administrator PIN, and tap The Settings menu will display. • •...
- Page 21 Recover Punches This menu item allows the clock to resubmit the registrations stored on the clock to PayClock Online in case one didn’t get passed through. At the clock tap the Settings button, enter the administrator PIN, and tap The Settings menu will display. •...
- Page 22 Troubleshooting a PC Series Clock If the PayClock software does not communicate with the clock, try these suggestions: General Troubleshooting • Make sure that all connections are secure, and the cable is intact, or the wireless access point is connected. Make sure that the network cable is securely connected to the Ethernet port on the clock.
- Page 23 Appendix A – Testing the Connection to PayClock Online Important - This tool has been designed to help in the event the clock fails to connect to PayClock Online. It may be necessary to involve your IT department or someone familiar with your network if you have connection issues. The PC Series clocks have a function that will allow the user to test the connection to PayClock Online.
- Page 24 Appendix B – Installing a Battery The PC Series clocks have an optional re-chargeable battery, so the clock is operational during a power failure. Once the power is restored the battery will automatically re-charge. Remove the cover from the battery compartment on the back of the clock. •...
- Page 25 Appendix C – Adjusting Finger Sensitivity With the PCTOUCH model if an employee’s finger is mistakenly read as another employee, you can adjust the sensitivity level by employee. Example: Joe Smith puts his finger on the sensor but Stan Able shows as punching on the display. The solution would be to increase Stan’s security level.
- Page 26 Appendix D – Bell Relay Connections The PC Series of clocks have a built-in relay that can control bells or door access. Relay Specifications Type: Dry Contact Closure • Rating: 2 amps at 24VDC or 120VAC • • Contacts: NO-Normally Open, COM-Common, NC-Normally Closed Bell Relay Connections When you are connecting to a signaling device make sure you have the following skills: Understand basic wiring principles and techniques.
- Page 27 Important! Relay contacts provide no power for signaling devices. The relay is a dry contact closure rated 2 amps at 24VDC or 120 VAC. Connecting a device or series of devices that draw more than the rated amperage from the terminal will result in serious damage! It is recommended to use the optional SR501-4 Relay Booster Box to control devices that require more than 2 amps.
- Page 28 Wiring to P.A. System / Tone Generator PC Series PC Series Important! Connecting a PC Series clock to a public address (PA) system requires the use of an external Tone Generator. Contact your PA supplier to acquire an appropriate Tone Generator for your system. 24 •...
- Page 29 Appendix E – Access Relay Connections When you are connecting to a door access device make sure you have the following skills: • Understand basic wiring principles and techniques. • Can interpret wiring diagrams. • Have circuit wiring experience. Note: The wiring must be installed in accordance with national and local electrical codes. Connecting the PC Series clocks to a Door Strike Unplug the relay screw terminal connector on the back of the clock.
- Page 30 Wiring for a Door Access Control System PC Series PC Series 26 • Appendix E – Access Relay Connections...
- Page 31 Appendix F – Add/Edit/Delete Bell Events Up to 100 events can be programmed. Events consist of the time and the day of week. Adding a Bell Event At the clock tap the Settings button, enter the administrator PIN and tap The Settings Menu will display.
- Page 32 The sole responsibility of Lathem under this warranty shall be limited to repair of this product, or replacement thereof, at the sole discretion of Lathem. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Lathem or any authorized service dealer, the product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid.
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