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- Page 1 PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide...
- Page 2 Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are listed below.
- Page 3 PayClock, Lathem and the Lathem logo are registered trademarks of Lathem Time Corporation. Other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
NSTALLATION ...3 OUNT THE ERMINAL CONNECT THE COMMUNICATION CABLE...6 SETUP THE TERMINAL ...7 ...9 ETUP To Setup the PC3500TX’s Ethernet Communications...9 ...15 To Test the Keypad ...15 To Test the Badge Reader...15 Battery Test...16 DI-DO Test...16 Restart Mode ...17 NLOCKING ERMINAL USE THE TERMINAL ...18... -
Page 5: Welcome
Welcome Reliability, functionality and ease of use are trademarks of the PayClock terminals. Using Lathem time and attendance software and your computer, PayClock terminals are the perfect solution for businesses that want to track employee time and automate payroll. PC3500TX NOTICE – For Firmware 177B and Earlier... - Page 6 Power Surges and Spikes Any time your terminal is connected to AC current, a power surge or spike can occur. You should use high quality surge suppressers to protect your PC3500TX. The warranty does not cover damage caused by power surges or spikes.
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Page 7: Mounting The Terminal
The PC3500TX may be located at any point within a TCP/IP Ethernet 10-Base-T network, as long as the section of cable between the network switch and PC3500TX does not go beyond three hundred and twenty eight (328) wire-feet. A typical topography for the PC3500TX in an Ethernet 10-Base-T network is a star configuration. - Page 8 4 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide To install the mounting bracket ♦ Locate a flat wall surface. Make sure you can plug the terminal into a 110VAC wall outlet (220VAC in Europe and other areas), which should be no farther than 4 feet from the terminal.
- Page 9 ♦ Align the slots on the back of the terminal with the tabs on the top of the mounting bracket. Plug in the power pack and communications cable, then lower the terminal into place. ♦ Turn the key clockwise to lock the terminal in place. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 5...
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Page 10: Connect The Communication Cable
6 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide C H A P T E R 3 Connect the Communication Cable For Ethernet communications, CAT 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair high-speed data communication cable is recommended. An RJ45 plug should be attached as shown in the diagram below. -
Page 11: Setup The Terminal
Gateway (If required for your network) You will have to obtain this information from your Network Administrator. Starting the Test and Setup Mode IMPORTANT! The PC3500TX terminal requires that the Terminal Manager module runs with “TCP/IP Server” enabled. The available tests and setup modes are ♦... - Page 12 8 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide To power up the terminal ♦ Set the Test / Use switch to the USE position (toward the modular jacks). ♦ Plug the terminal 12VDC power supply into the power connector. The terminal goes through the power up test, beeps and the lights flash. The display message “TERMINAL LOCKED”...
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Page 13: Setup Mode
Setup Mode allows you to setup the terminal to communicate through the network with the PayClock “TCP/IP Server”. IMPORTANT! The PC3500TX terminal requires that the Terminal Manager module runs with “TCP/IP Server” enabled. ♦ Locate the Test/Use switch on the back of the terminal. - Page 14 TERMINAL IP ADDRESS ###. ###. ###. ###. _ _ _ This is the PC3500TX’s unique IP address. This must be a “Static” IP address that will be assigned by the network administrator. Enter the terminals numeric IP address in blocks of three followed by the ENTER key.
- Page 15 To exit the Setup Mode, place the TEST/USE switch to the USE position and press the CLEAR key. The terminal will goes through its power up sequence. The terminal displays: “TERMINAL LOCKED”. The terminal can now accept a download. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 11...
- Page 16 Setup Mode allows you to setup the terminal to communicate through the network with the PayClock “TCP/IP Server”. IMPORTANT! The PC3500TX terminal requires that the Terminal Manager module runs with “TCP/IP Server” enabled. ♦ Locate the Test/Use switch on the back of the terminal.
- Page 17 Enter Terminal IP ###. ###. ###. ### This is the PC3500TX’s unique IP address. This must be a “Static” IP address that will be assigned by the network administrator. Enter the terminal’s numeric IP address followed by the ENTER key. The following...
- Page 18 14 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Enter the router’s numeric IP address followed by the ENTER key. If you do not use a Router, select No followed by the ENTER key. After setting the Router option the following message will be displayed: Enter Sub Net Mask ###.
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Page 19: Test Mode
Test Mode accepts swipes from the badge reader. To test the reader, swipe a badge. The terminal beeps and displays the badge data. ♦ Swipe a badge through the slot reader. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 15 line. -
Page 20: Battery Test
16 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide ♦ If the terminal accepts the badge, the badge number displays and the terminal beeps. To continue in the TEST MODE, press the CLEAR key three (3) times. You will then see Battery Test. -
Page 21: Restart Mode
Click OK to close this window. Assign the employees to the terminal that you want to punch IN and OUT. With your terminal still highlighted, click the Update Selected Terminal icon For details, open Terminal Manager’s on-line help. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 17... -
Page 22: Use The Terminal
To punch The PC3500TX series terminals have a bar code badge reader. The bar code should be on the right side of the badge when swiping. To swipe the badge, insert it at the top of the reader, and then pull it down with a continuous and smooth motion. -
Page 23: To Transfer
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 19 To transfer ♦ Press Transfer ♦ Swipe your badge or enter your badge number ♦ Key in the ID number for the transfer ♦ Press Enter To start a New Day ♦ Press New Day ♦... -
Page 24: To See Employee Info
20 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide To see employee Info ♦ Press employee Info ♦ Swipe your badge or enter your badge number ♦ Select one of the options • 1-Week to Date Hours-displays a to the minute estimate of time •... -
Page 25: Install/Replace The Optional Backup Battery
♦ Plug the battery connector into the socket located to the right of the power connection in the back of your terminal ♦ Replace the terminal onto its mounting plate and lock into place PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 21... -
Page 26: Optional Signal Device
*NOTE* You must use an external power source, such as Lathem’s RB8 relay booster, for your bell ringer. When connecting to the RB8 relay booster, connect the Common from the PC3500TX bell relay to the RB8’s Ctrl In A connection point and the Normally Open to the RB8’s Ctrl In B connection point. -
Page 27: Network Wiring Topologies
P P E N D I X Network Wiring Topologies Typical Lan network configuration PC running Terminal Manager TCP/IP Server PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 23 Network Switch... - Page 28 24 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Typical Wan network configuration PC running Terminal Manager TCP/IP Server Network Router Network Switch Network Router...
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Page 29: Troubleshooting The Terminal
Reason: Your AC voltage has dropped below acceptable levels. Solution: Check to see if any appliance that draws a lot of current is on the same electrical line as the terminal. Place the appliance on another line. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 25... - Page 30 26 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Problem: The terminal is not communicating with the computer. Reason: Communication parameters were not previously set. Solution: Place terminal in Test Mode and step through Test procedures. The network administrator would provide the following: •Static IP address to be assigned to the terminal...
- Page 31 Solution: This data has not been uploaded to the terminal from the software. See your software instructions for uploading badge information. Reason: Keypad connector is unplugged. Solution: Test the keypad in Test Mode. PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 27...
- Page 32 Solution: Open the PC3500TX’s Terminal Properties in Terminal Manager • Select the Advanced tab • Check the “Allow Start New Day Registration” box • Click OK to save the changes • Update the terminal with the changes If you still have problems, please contact your authorized Lathem dealer.
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Page 33: Terminal Data Sheet
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 29 P P E N D I X Terminal Data Sheet Terminal Location Static Terminal IP Address Host IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Ethernet (MAC) Address Terminal Location Static Terminal IP Address Host IP Address...
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