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Amano MRX-35 Setup And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® AMANO MRX-35 Electronic Calculating Time Recorder Setup and Operations Manual...

  • Page 2: Proprietary Notice

    140 Harrison Avenue Roseland, New Jersey 07068 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to make equipment changes and improvements which may not be reflected in this document. Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware versions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Time Rounding ..............3-10 Automatic Break ..............3-12 Daily and Weekly Overtime ..........3-15 Imprint and Display Mode..........3-18 Date Print Mode ..............3-19 Fixed Break ..............3-20 Overtime Type..............3-21 Card Data Clear ..............3-22 Data Initialization .............3-23 Advanced Programming ............3-26 Exception Zones..............3-26 Revision Zones..............3-35 MRX-35...
  • Page 4 Ribbon Replacement .............. 4-2 Fuse Replacement ..............4-4 Troubleshooting..............4-5 Error Codes ................4-6 Parameter Error Codes ............4-7 Replacement Parts and Accessories........4-8 Default Programming Values..........4-9 Basic Programming ............4-9 Advanced Programming ..........4-10 Chapter 5: Specifications ..........5-1 MRX-35...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Overview

    Operation Summary The MRX-35 is an advanced electronic time recorder that calculates daily and weekly employee hours based on user-defined options and operating parameters. The MRX-35 allows you to define the following parameters and user- defined options: • Rounding •...
  • Page 6 MRX-35. When the programmed pay period has ended, a new time card must be issued. When a new time card is issued, the MRX-35 stores the data for the card under a new user number, therefore eliminating the need for enrollments.

  • Page 7: External View

    When a specific code number has to be Illuminated entered in programming mode, an illuminated Not Shown LED underneath a button displays the current setting. MRX-35...

  • Page 8: The Lcd Display

    Indicator mode. AM/PM indicator is displayed when the AM/PM hours imprint format is set to 12-hour format. In programming mode, this indicator is Date/Time used to set a value, date, or time. Date Displays the date during normal operation. MRX-35...

  • Page 9: Normal Operation

    Normal Operation During normal operation, the time and date are displayed. Programming Mode In the programming mode, the display will appear as follows: Note: In the programming mode, time is displayed in a 24-hour format. MRX-35...

  • Page 10: Other Components

    Other Components • (3) Basic Programming Cards • (3) Advanced Programming Cards MRX-35...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Placement/Location When choosing a mounting location for your MRX-35, you should consider the following: • The mounting surface or hardware must be capable of supporting the unit’s weight, 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs.) • The area must be within the specified operating temperature range: -10°C~45°C (14°F~113°F), 10%Rh~90% Rh.

  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    Wall Mounting 1. Disconnect the power cord from the power source, if applicable. 2. Set the MRX-35 (display side down) on a flat surface. 3. Remove the rivet on the bottom of the unit, as shown below: 4. Place two fingers as shown on the tabs (designated by arrows) and lift the back panel from the unit.
  • Page 13 6. Using the back plate as a template, approximate the final location of the MRX-35, and mark the location of the teardrop-mounting hole on the wall. 7. Hang the back plate on a screw or anchor from the teardrop-mounting hole.

  • Page 14: Power Connection

    Power Connection Plug the power cord into a suitable grounded outlet. When the AC power is properly connected, the MRX-35 will cycle the print mechanism and display the currently programmed day of the week, date and time. MRX-35...

  • Page 15: The Time Card

    The Time Card The MRX-35 is designed for use with the following time card: Item Function/Description Indicates the side of the time card being used. For Weekly Pay Periods, only Side 1 will be Side Indicator used. Bi-Weekly Pay Periods use both sides (Week 1 on Side 1 and Week 2 on Side 2).
  • Page 16 This total Daily Net may include Rounding, Breaks, or Revision Zones (if programmed). This number is used by the MRX-35 to store Card ID Number data from the time card. Barcode The Card ID Number in barcode format.

  • Page 17: How To Insert A Time Card

    How to Insert a Time Card 1. Make sure that there is power to the MRX-35. 2. Verify that you are using the correct side of the time card for your Pay Period: Pay Period Side Weekly Side 1 Bi-Weekly (If the Pay Period is...
  • Page 18 MRX-35...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Programming

    Chapter 3: Programming Introduction The MRX-35 must be programmed and configured before use. Basic Programming consists of time, date, imprint, and display formatting, as well as Pay Period, Time Rounding, Auto Breaks, Fixed Break, Overtime, Daylight Saving Time (DST), and Day Change Time adjustments.

  • Page 20: Basic Programming

    A and advance it to the Date Setting position by pressing the Next button once. 2. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card to configure the year, month, and date. Note: The year will scroll chronologically forward from 2002 to 2050. MRX-35...

  • Page 21: Pay Period Type And End Day

    To configure the Pay Period Type and day that it will end on, perform the following: 1. If you have not already done so, insert MRX Basic Programming Card #1 Side A and advance it to the Pay Period Type position by pressing the Next button twice. MRX-35...
  • Page 22 Continue pressing the “Options” button until the number corresponding to the desired day appears. Code Code Monday Friday Tuesday Saturday Wednesday Sunday Thursday * 7 = Default 5. Press the End button to enter the value selected and the card will be ejected. MRX-35...

  • Page 23: Daylight Saving Time

    Daylight Saving Time The MRX-35 is shipped from the factory with the Daylight Saving Time (DST) feature enabled. However, it can be disabled if so desired. The procedure for enabling/disabling DST is as follows: 1. Insert MRX Basic Programming Card #1...
  • Page 24 You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. If DST is enabled, the MRX-35 will automatically calculate the DST end date from year to year. If you wish to manually change this date, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 25: Day Change Time

    The Day Change Time is the time of day that a normal business day ends. It advances the virtual time used for time calculation from the current business day to the next or following business day. The MRX-35 is shipped with a default Day Change Time of 1:00 AM. If you wish to...

  • Page 26: Day Change Override

    2 of that (previous) day. If the OUT punch exceeds the Day Change Override window, it will be considered an IN punch for the following or next day, and no calculation will be made for the previous day. Example 1: Example 2: MRX-35...
  • Page 27 3. Press the Next button to enter your selection. The card and the display will advance to the Rounding Unit position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. MRX-35...

  • Page 28: Time Rounding

    The choices are: 1 Minute, 6 Minutes, 15 Minutes (Default), or Adjustable (1 through 60 minutes). If you are using the Adjustable setting, press the button indicated until the desired value appears in the display. 3-10 MRX-35...
  • Page 29 Adjustable setting, hold down the button indicated until the desired value appears in the display. Note: The Rounding Unit must be greater than the Rounding Point. 5. Press the End button to enter the value selected and eject the card. MRX-35 3-11...

  • Page 30: Automatic Break

    Automatic Break Up to two Automatic Breaks can be programmed in the MRX-35. Each break deduction is limited to a maximum of four hours. The amount of time set for each break is automatically deducted provided that the employee works the minimum number of hours to qualify for each break.
  • Page 31 The card and the display will advance to the Auto Break #2 position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. 5. The display for the Auto Break #2 position will appear as follows: MRX-35 3-13...
  • Page 32 7. Press the Next button to enter your selections. The card and the display will advance to the Daily OT (Overtime) position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. 3-14 MRX-35...

  • Page 33: Daily And Weekly Overtime

    If the Daily OT#1 is set to 7 and Daily OT#2 is set to 10 hours, and the employee works 11 hours, the employee will receive 3 hours in Daily OT#1 and 1 hour for Daily OT#2 for that day. MRX-35 3-15...
  • Page 34 4. Press the Next button to enter your selection. The card and the display will advance to the Weekly OT (Overtime) position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. 3-16 MRX-35...
  • Page 35 Note: For a Bi-Weekly Pay Period, if the Overtime Type (MRX Basic Programming Card #3 Side A) is set to Bi-Weekly, the Weekly OT threshold levels will be doubled. 4. Press the End button to enter your selections and eject the card. MRX-35 3-17...

  • Page 36: Imprint And Display Mode

    Imprint and Display Mode The MRX-35 allows you to select the printing format of the hours on the time card. The hours setting also applies to the hours format in the LCD display. For hours, you can choose either 12-hour (AM/PM, default with PM hours underlined) or a 24-hour (military) format.

  • Page 37: Date Print Mode

    3. Press the Next button to enter your selection. The card and the display will advance to the Fixed Break position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. MRX-35 3-19...

  • Page 38: Fixed Break

    Fixed Break position by pressing the Next button twice. 2. The display will appear as follows: 3. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times (hours and minutes) of the break. 3-20 MRX-35...

  • Page 39: Overtime Type

    To select the Overtime Type, perform the following: 1. If you have not already done so, insert MRX Basic Programming Card #3 Side and advance it to the Overtime Type position by pressing the Next button three times. MRX-35 3-21...

  • Page 40: Card Data Clear

    Card Data Clear Since the MRX-35 stores time data by time card number, it may be necessary to manually clear a particular card number and its corresponding time data from memory. This feature is useful if the time card is no longer used or the time card (user) limit has been reached.

  • Page 41: Data Initialization

    Data Initialization This selection is used to print out programmed settings or reset your MRX-35 programmed settings to their default values. To do either operation, perform the following: 1. If you have not already done so, insert MRX Basic Programming Card #3 Side...
  • Page 42 Day Change Time 1:00 Day Change Override 12:59 Rounding Unit Rounding Point Auto Break #1 Hour/Deduction Auto Break #1 Hour/Deduction Daily OT #1/#2 Hours Weekly OT #1/#2 Hour/Minute Imprint Format Date Imprint Format Fixed Break Start/End Time Overtime Type 3-24 MRX-35...
  • Page 43 Revision 2 Punch Type Revision 2 Start/End Times Revision 3 Punch Type Revision 3 Start/End Times Revision 4 Punch Type Revision 4 Start/End Times Revision 5 Punch Type Revision 5 Start/End Times Revision 6 Punch Type Revision 6 Start/End Times MRX-35 3-25...

  • Page 44: Advanced Programming

    End Time position. You may also press this button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. If None was selected, the card and display will advance to the Exception 2, Punch Type position. 4. The display will appear as follows: 3-26 MRX-35...
  • Page 45 2, Punch Type position by pressing the Next button twice. 2. Select the Punch Type for Exception 2 from the choices indicated by the programming card and the code in the display. They are: Code Punch Type None Both (IN and OUT) MRX-35 3-27...
  • Page 46 6. Press the End button to enter the values selected and eject the card. To create Exception Zone 3, perform the following: 1. Insert MRX Advanced Programming Card #4 Side B The card will stop at the Exception 3, Punch Type position 3-28 MRX-35...
  • Page 47 Exception 4, Punch Type position. 4. The display will appear as follows: 5. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times of the Exception. MRX-35 3-29...
  • Page 48 4, Punch Type position by pressing the Next button twice. 2. Select the Punch Type for Exception 4 from the choices indicated by the programming card and the code in the display. They are: Code Punch Type None Both (IN and OUT) 3-30 MRX-35...
  • Page 49 6. Press the End button to enter the values selected and eject the card. To create Exception Zone 5, perform the following: 1. Insert MRX Advanced Programming Card #6 Side A The card will stop at the Exception 5, Punch Type position MRX-35 3-31...
  • Page 50 Exception 6, Punch Type position. 4. The display will appear as follows: 5. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times of the Exception. 3-32 MRX-35...
  • Page 51 6, Punch Type position by pressing the Next button twice. 2. Select the Punch Type for Exception 6 from the choices indicated by the programming card and the code in the display. They are: Code Punch Type None Both (IN and OUT) MRX-35 3-33...
  • Page 52 4. The display will appear as follows: 5. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times of the Exception. 6. Press the End button to enter the values selected and eject the card. 3-34 MRX-35...

  • Page 53: Revision Zones

    A Revision Zone is a window of time in which the employee may punch in or out (not both), but the MRX-35 will not begin or end calculation at the moment of punch. A punch time in a Revision Zone will be “revised”...
  • Page 54 Revision 2, Punch Type position. 4. The display will appear as follows: 5. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times (hours and minutes) of the Revision. 3-36 MRX-35...
  • Page 55 Revision 2, Punch Type position by pressing the Next button twice. 2. Select the Punch Type for Revision 2 from the choices indicated by the programming card and the code in the display. They are: Code Punch Type None MRX-35 3-37...
  • Page 56 The card will stop at the Revision 3, Punch Type position 2. Select the Punch Type for Revision 3 from the choices indicated by the programming card and the code in the display. They are: Code Punch Type None 3-38 MRX-35...
  • Page 57 6. Press the Next button to enter the values selected. The card and the display will advance to the Revision 4, Punch Type position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. MRX-35 3-39...
  • Page 58 Revision 4, Start and End Time position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. If None is selected, the card will be ejected. 4. The display will appear as follows: 3-40 MRX-35...
  • Page 59 End Time position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. If None is selected, the card and display will advance to the Revision 6, Punch Type position. 3. The display will appear as follows: MRX-35 3-41...
  • Page 60 5. Press the Next button to enter the values selected. The card and the display will advance to the Revision 6, Punch Type position. You may also press the Next button to advance through all settings until the card is ejected. 3-42 MRX-35...
  • Page 61 3. The display will appear as follows: 4. Press the buttons indicated by the programming card for the Start and End times (hours and minutes) of the Revision. 5. Press the End button to enter the values selected and eject the card. MRX-35 3-43...
  • Page 62 3-44 MRX-35...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Top Cover Removal To remove the Top Cover, hold the MRX-35 with both hands, press your thumbs down in the area shown and push up until the Top Cover is off. If the cover is removed when the power is on, the word “OPEN” will appear in the LCD display.

  • Page 64: Ribbon Replacement

    3. Flip the Display up as shown. Be careful not to touch the area shown. 4. Using two fingers, press the two white release tabs down and towards the case. While holding them, remove the ribbon. 5. Insert a new ribbon between the ribbon guide and the printer head. MRX-35...
  • Page 65 7. Put the Top Cover back on. 8. Plug the power cord back into the power source. The display will show current date and time. 9. Check the ribbon installation by making a test print. MRX-35...

  • Page 66: Fuse Replacement

    5. Press both of your hands flat against the sides of the front cover. 6. Pivot the front cover towards you and remove it from the unit. Set face up on a flat surface. MRX-35...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Re-enter the Time Settings. Wrong Date Date Setting is wrong. Re-enter the Date Settings. Light Imprint Ribbon cartridge is worn. Replace ribbon cartridge. Ribbon cartridge is not in Misprinting Place it in right position. right place. Error code See Error Code Charts MRX-35...

  • Page 68: Error Codes

    The table below lists the possible Error Codes that may appear in the display and their causes. Figure 4-1 Error Code Message Error Code Description Possible Cause and Solution Internal error. Contact your local Amano E-00 EEPROM Error service dealer or representative. Wrong side of card inserted. Verify Pay E-01 Card Error Period and the correct side.

  • Page 69: Parameter Error Codes

    Error Code Description Possible Cause and Solution Internal error. Contact your local Amano E-96 CPU Error service dealer or representative. E-98 Password Incorrect password entered. Parameter Error Codes The table below lists the possible Parameter Error Codes that may appear in the display when a parameter is incorrectly set.

  • Page 70: Replacement Parts And Accessories

    Revision 6, Punch Type #6 Side B P-42 Revision 6, Start/End Time Replacement Parts and Accessories The following replacement parts and accessories are available for the MRX-35. Parts and accessories can be ordered through your local Amano dealer. Part Number Description EFS-200015 Fuse...

  • Page 71: Default Programming Values

    Imprint Mode 1: 12 Hour (AM/PM) 0: 1/60 ’s of a minute Time Imprint Mode 1: 1/100 ’s of a minute 0: Date Date Imprint Mode 1: Day of the Week Password Input Data Initialization 44: Initialize 77: Print MRX-35...

  • Page 72: Advanced Programming

    00:00 – 23:59 Weekly OT1 00:00 – 49:59 Weekly OT2 00:00 – 49:59 Auto Break #1 00:00 – 23:59 Auto Break #1 Deduction 00:00 – 03:59 Auto Break #2 00:00 – 23:59 Auto Break #2 Deduction 00:00 – 03:59 4-10 MRX-35...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5: Specifications

    3 years during storage 5 years during operation Print Head: 10,000,000 characters or more (~1,660,000 punches) Ribbon: 180,000 characters or more (more than 30,000 punches). Amano P/N CE-319250 Employee Capacity: 50, no registration required Time Card: Proprietary Amano Time Card MRX-35...
  • Page 74 MRX-35...
  • Page 76 ARX-100900 Copyright ©2004 Amano Cincinnati, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 1/04/500...

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