Acroprint ATR120 User manual

ATR120
Electronic Time Recorder
User Manual

Lithium Battery Caution:
The circuit board on this terminal is populated with a lithium battery to protect data or
programs stored in the Random Access Memory (RAM). Do not, under any circumstances,
attempt to replace the lithium battery in the terminal. Failure to comply may void your
warranty. attery replacement should be done by qualified personnel wearing the proper eye
protection.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruction.
This product utilizes a battery that contains Perchlorate Material.
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Table of Contents
1. Before You Start........................................................1
What’s In the Box ...................................................................... 1
Features: .................................................................................... 2
2. Clock Overview..........................................................3
2.1 LCD Display .......................................................................... 3
2.2 Keypad ................................................................................. 3
2.3 Bac Case: Switches ............................................................. 3
2.4 Bac Case: Power Connector / Bell Connections ................ 3
2.5 Ribbon Life ........................................................................... 4
2.6 Operational Battery Pac ..................................................... 4
3. Function Keys............................................................5
4. Menu Trees: Quick Reference..................................6
Mode b000: Date & Time Settings ............................................ 6
Mode b001: Pay Period / DST Settings ...................................... 7
Mode b002: Alarm Schedule ..................................................... 8
Mode b003: Column In-Out Printing Position ........................... 9
Mode b004: Print Color Change Settings ................................ 10
5. Function Groups .....................................................10
5.1 Function Group Overview ................................................. 10
5.2 Function Group Table by Mode ......................................... 11
6. Setting the Time Recorder......................................12
7. Time & Date Settings (Mode b000).........................12
7.1 Setting the Year ................................................................. 12
7.2 Setting the Month/Date .................................................... 12
7.3 Setting the Hour/Minute ................................................... 12
7.4 Setting 12 / 24 Hour Time Format ..................................... 12
7.5 Setting the Day Change (Hour and Minute) ...................... 13
7.6 Set Vertical Printing Position (Up/Down) .......................... 13
7.7 Setting the Keyboard Beep ................................................ 13
7.8 Setting the Menu Password .............................................. 13
8. Pay Period Settings (Mode b001)...........................14
8.1a Setting a Monthly Pay Period .......................................... 14
8.1b Setting a Wee ly Pay Period ............................................ 14
8.1c Setting a Bi-Wee ly Pay Period ........................................ 14
8.2 Day of Wee Print Format (Language) .............................. 15

8.3 Minute System ................................................................... 15
8.4 Setting DST Start (Month & Date) ..................................... 15
8.5 Setting DST Start (Hour & Minute) .................................... 15
8.6 Setting DST End (Month & Date) ....................................... 16
8.7 Setting DST End (Hour & Minute) ...................................... 16
9. Setting Alarm Schedules (Mode b002)..................17
10. Setting the IN-OUT Schedule (Mode b003)..........18
11. Setting 2-Color Printing (Mode b004)..................19
12. Master Resets........................................................19
13. Troubleshooting....................................................20
14. Replacing Ribbon Cartridge.................................21
15. Cleaning the ATR120 ............................................21
16. Connecting External Signal Devices...................22
17. Specifications........................................................22
18. Error Codes ...........................................................23
19. Wall Mounting Instructions ..................................23
Supplies, Parts & Accessories...................................23
Acroprint® Limited Warranty .....................................24
Product Registration Card..........................................25

1. Before You Start
Please read this manual thoroughly before operating your time cloc to avoid damage and to ensure
proper operation.
What’s In the Box
Unpac cloc . Inspect cloc for any damages that may have occurred during shipment. Chec the box
contents for any missing items (see list of contents below). If any damages are found or if any parts are
missing please contact Acroprint Customer Service at [phone].
•ATR120 Time Recorder
•(2) Cloc Cover Keys on Key Ring
•13vDC 1000mA Switching Power Supply
•User Manual
•Extended Service Plan Order Form (06-0343-000)
•(25) Sample ATR121 Wee ly/Bi-Wee ly Time Cards
•Cloc Wall Mounting Template
(Also available for download at http://.support.acroprint.com)
•(3) Mounting Screws
•(3) Plastic Wall Anchors
Do not attempt to service the ATR120 yourself. Disassembling the clock will void the warranty. Always
follow the instructions in the user guide.
•Do not place the cloc in direct sunlight as this could discolor or deteriorate the plastic.
•The cloc is designed for indoor use in a temperature range of 32-104º F (0-40º C). Keep the
cloc away from heat sources such as radiators. Avoid dusty environments or exposure to
chemicals.
•The cloc is not waterproof. It is designed for operational relative Humidity of 10-60%.
•The cloc may be placed upright on a solid surface or mounted to a wall with mounting screws.
Use the enclosed template & screws for wall mounting. Avoid locations where the device will be
susceptible to vibrations and shoc , such as a slamming door.
•The terminal warranty does not cover defects or damages arising from improper installation,
improper storage, abuse, or unauthorized service.

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Features:
Display Synchronized to Clock Face Yes
Display Language English
Printed Day Format (Languages) English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese,
Date, Days 1-7, No Day
Auto Card Feeder Yes
Printing Method 9-Pin Dot Matrix
Two Color (Red/Black) Printing Yes
Perpetual Calendar Yes
Operational Battery Backup Yes (Optional)
Power Failure Memory Retention Yes
LCD Hour Display Format 12 or 24 hour
Print Format Min, 100
ths
, 20
ths
, 10
ths
External Alarm Connection Available
Programmable Column Changing Yes
Available Time Cards Wkly/Bi-Wkly, Monthly

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2. Clock Overview
2.1 LCD Display
2.2 Keypad
2.3 Back Case: Switches
Reset Button: restarts clock (same as powering off and back on)
Prgm Switch: Move to “Prgm” to access clock settings.
On/Off Switch: Move to “On” to enable battery backup of clock settings. Note that if the switch is
moved to “Off” and the clock is unplugged for a few minutes some user settings may be lost.
The purpose of the switch is to save battery power for memory backup when the clock is not
being used.
2.4 Back Case: Power Connector / Bell Connections
Power
Connector
Bell
Connections
Wire
Releases
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI
I
N1 OUT1 IN2 OUT2 IN3 OUT3
DST On
Print Columns
Date Hour Minute
Reset Run ON
Prgm OFF

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2.5 Ribbon Life
The ATR122r ribbon (39-0127-002) will typically last 3 months with 50 employees punching 6 times per
day (~18,000 punches). Actual ribbon life will vary based on the number of punches, humidity, temperature
and exposure to air.
2.6 Operational Battery Pack
The ATR120 with Operational Battery Pack (01-0212-002) is available for customers that require backup
power. The Battery Pack (58-0109-001) is a 9 cell NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) battery pack that charges
when the ATR120 is plugged in. In the event of a power failure the clock will instantly switch to battery
power without any interruption in service. The operational battery pack allows for full operation of the clock.
The battery pack is available as an add-on to standard clocks but must be factory installed or installed by a
certified Acroprint dealer.
Battery Pack Specs: (new battery)
Voltage: DC 10.8v
Capacity: 1000mAh
Standby mode: ~40 Hr Reserve Power
Fully charged: The clock has been tested for over 3 Hrs and 6,000 continuous punches.
Note: Actual battery life depends on many factors such as battery age, temperature, discharge history, etc.,
and can vary greatly depending on these factors. The ATR120 should be plugged in for at least 12 hours to
fully charge the battery pack.
Warning:
Batteries may leak, overheat, catch fire or explode if proper safety & handling procedures are not followed:
•DO NOT get batteries wet
•DO NOT place batteries near heat sources
•DO NOT use any power supply other than the original one supplied with the time recorder.
•DO NOT inverse polarity connection
•NEVER throw batteries into fire. Properly dispose of batteries according to local rules and
regulations.
•DO NOT allow anything to short circuit the batteries
•Dropping a battery may damage the battery.
Replace the battery if you suspect any damage.

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3. Function Keys
The In-Out buttons on top of the clock serve as function keys in programming mode. Note that the
functions are printed on the card door above the column numbers.
IN 1 = + Increase the set value by 1
OUT 1 = - Decrease the set value by 1
IN 2 = Enter Register the set value
OUT 2 = Back Go to previous setting
IN 3 = Clear Cancel the set value
OUT 3 = Mode Select Mode (Function Group)
The switches on the back of the clock have the following functions:
Run / Prgm Run – normal use. Prgm = Program Mode
On / Off Turn clock memory battery On or Off
Reset Restart clock
(conserves battery when clock isn’t being used)
(for changing settings)

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4. Menu Trees: Quick Reference
Mode b000: Date & Time Settings
Mode: b000
01
-
Year
Default: Year of last firmware update
02
–
Month / Date
Default = 01 01
= [Enter]
03
–
Hour / Minute
Default = 08 00 am
0
5
–
Day Change Hr / Min
Default = 12 00 am
Range: 00
-
09 (Default = 5)
Increasing value moves the print up
0
6
–
Set Up / Dn Print Position
0
8
–
Set Password
Default = None (00 00)
Range: 0001
-
9999
0
7
–
Beep
On: 00 01 (Default = on)
Off: 00 02
0
4
–
12/24 Hr. System
Default = 12 (controls the Hour format of
both th
e LCD display and the print format).

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Mode b001: Pay Period / DST Settings
Mode: b001
01
–
Pay Period
Type
01
31 = Monthly
02 01 = Weekly (Default)
03
01 = Bi-Weekly
= [Enter]
0
2
–
Day
of Wk
0 = Date
1 = English (Default)
2 = Spanish
3 = French
4 = German
5 = Italian
6 = Japanese
7 = Day# 1-7
8 = No Indication
0
3
–
Minute System
00 01 = 1/60 (Min)(Default)
00 02 = 1/100 Hour
00 03 = 1/20 Hour
00 04 = 1/10 Hour
0
5
–
DST Hr/Min St
art
Default = 02 00 am
0
7
–
DST Hr/Min End
Default = 02 00 am
0
4
–
DST Mo/Date
Start
Default = 00 00
0
6
–
DST Mo/Date End
Default = 00 00
Ex:
6:28am
06:28
06.47
06.45
06.40
Print Format
Monthly (01): 1
-
31 (Set “31” Mo. End Date)
Weekly (02): 1-7 1=Mon, 2=Tue…7=Sun
Bi-Weekly (02): 1-14
Wk 1: 1=Mon, 2=Tue…7=Sun
Wk 2: 8=Mon, 9=Tue…14=Sun
Set Pay Period
Monthly End Date or
Wkly/Bi
-
wkly Current Day

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Mode b002: Alarm Schedule
Press [Enter] to advance through each day of the week (days will flash when selected) or press [Clear] to
accept all days of the week and advance to next Alarm setting.
(Accepting all days will automatically set Both the Internal & External alarm
Mode: b002
01
–
Set Alarm Duration
= [Enter]
Default = 00 05 sec (Range = 0 to 60 sec)
Set Alarm #
(
Press & hold [Enter] to advance through Alarms 02 thru 25
)
Set Al
arm Hour
Set Alarm Minute
Set Days that Alarm
will Activate
Default = All Days of Week
Repeat to set Alarms 02 thru 25
00 01: Internal Alarm Only
00 02: External Alarm Only
00 03: Both Internal & External Alarm
Set which Alarm will Sound
Default = 00 03 (Both)
“Sun” will flash
(if the settings haven’t been adjusted yet)
Press [+] to activate alarm for any days that have
been de
-
selected,
Press
[Enter] to activate the alarm
(the day will appear on the display)
or
Press [
-
] to cancel an alarm for the selected day, press [Enter] to cancel
the
Alarm
(the day will disappear on the display)

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Mode b003: Column In-Out Printing Position
Print Column: 1 2 3 4 5 6
Function:
In 1 Out 1 In 2 Out 2 In 3 Out 3
Mode: b003
01
–
Set Print Column Change
Set Days that
Column Change
will
Activate
(Press & hold [Enter] to advance through all Column Changes)
Column Changes 01 thru 24
Set Hour
Set Minu
te
Default = All Days
“Sun” will flash
(if the settings haven’t been adjusted yet)
Press [+] to set column change for any days that have been de
-
selected,
Press
[Enter] to
activate
a
column change
(the day will appear on the
display)
or
Press [-] to cancel a column change for the selected day, press [Enter]
to cancel the column change (the day will disappear from the display)
Repeat steps to set Column changes 01 thru 24
Note: If a manual column change is made the clock will shift back to the
current programmed column within (5) seconds.
Start Shift Lunch Start Lunch End End Shift OT In OT Out
Single Work Shift Example:
= [Enter]
Press
[Enter] to advance through each day of the week
(days will flash
when
selected)
or press [Clear] to accept all days of the week and
Advance to next
Column change
Note: In Run Mode the current print Column
is shown at the bottom of the display
(IN1, Out1, IN2, OUT2, IN3, OUT3)
Set Print Column

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Mode b004: Print Color Change Settings
5. Function Groups
5.1 Function Group Overview
b000: Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, 12/24 Hr, Day Change, Printing Position, Keyboard Beep,
Password
b001: Pay Period Type: Monthly, Weekly, Bi-weekly; Day of Week Print Format, Minute System, DST
Start/End
b002: Alarm Duration, Set Alarms (02 - 25), Set Alarm Type
b003: Set Print Column Change Schedule (01-24 changes)
b004: Set Print Color Change Schedule (01-24 changes)
Mode: b
004
Set Hour
Set Minute
Set Days that
Color Change
will
Activate
Default = All Days
“Sun” will flash
(if the settings haven’t been adjusted yet)
01
–
Set Print Color to Red,
Change Time #01
(Press & hold [Enter] to advance through
Color Changes 01 thru 24)
Note:
al
l odd# color changes will
set Red printing. All even#
color changes will set Black
printing.
Repeat steps to set Color Changes 01 thru 24
Press [+] to activate color change for any days that have been
de-selected, press [Enter] to activate the color change (the
day will appear on the display)
or
Press [
-
] to cancel a color change for the selected day, press [Enter]
to cancel the color change (the day will disappear from the display)
Press [Enter]
(after cycling through all days)
to set the color change
Note: there is no icon on the display to indicate the current print color
when an employee is punching.
= [Enter]
Press [Enter] to advance through each day of the week (days will flash
when
selected) or press [Clear] to accept all d
ays of the week and
Advance to next
Color change

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5.2 Function Group Table by Mode
Mode b000
Code
Function
01 Setting the Year
02 Setting the Month/Date
03 Setting the Hour/Minute
04 Setting 12 Hr / 24 Hr Time Format
05 Setting the Day Change (Hour/Minute)
06 Adjusting Printing Position (Up/Down)
07 Setting Keyboard Beep (On/Off)
08 Set Password (to access clock menus)
Mode b001
Code
Function
01 Setting Monthly, Weekly or Bi-weekly Pay Period
02 Day of Week Print Format
03 Setting the Minute system
04 Setting DST Start (month & date)
05 Setting DST Start (hour & minute)
06 Setting DST End (month & date)
07 Setting DST End (hour & minute)
Mode b002
Code
Function
01 - 24
Setting the Alarm Duration (0 - 60 sec)
Setting the Alarm (02 - 25)
Setting internal alarm, external alarm or both
Mode b003
Code
Function
01 - 24 Setting the IN-OUT Column printing position (01 - 24)
Mode b004
Code
Function
01 - 24 Setting the Red/Black Color Change Schedule (01 - 24)

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6. Setting the Time Recorder
Place clock in program mode: move the program switch on back of clock
from “Run” to “Prgm”.
Press Mode (Out3) to toggle between Program Modes b000, b001,
b002, b003 & b004.
Tip: Pressing & holding Enter will slowly advance through the
programming menus.
7. Time & Date Settings (Mode b000)
7.1 Setting the Year
Press Enter to edit program Code 01.
The year flashes on the right of the display.
Press + or – to edit the year.
Press Enter to set the year.
7.2 Setting the Month/Date
Press Enter to edit program Code 02.
Press + or – to edit the month.
Press Enter to set the month.
Press + or – to edit the date.
Press Enter to set the date.
7.3 Setting the Hour/Minute
Press Enter to edit program Code 03.
Press + or – to edit the hour.
Press Enter to set the hour.
Press + or – to edit the minute.
Press Enter to set the minute.
7.4 Setting 12 / 24 Hour Time Format
This setting controls the hour format of both the LCD display and print format.
Press Enter to edit program Code 04.
Press + or – to edit the time format:
12 Hr (Factory Default)
24 Hr
Press Enter to set the time format.
Program Mode b000
Code
Year
Code
Month
Code
Date
Code
Hour
Code
Minute
Code Hr. Format

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7.5 Setting the Day Change (Hour and Minute)
Note: this feature can be used for employees that start their shift on the previous day and end on the next
day
Press Enter to edit program Code 05.
Press + or – to edit the hour.
Press Enter to set the Day Change Hour.
Press + or – to edit the minute.
Press Enter to set the Day Change Minute.
7.6 Set Vertical Printing Position (Up/Down)
Press Enter to edit program code 07.
Press + or – to edit the printing position (0-9).
Press Enter to set the printing position.
Note: Increasing the value from 00 to 09 moves print up a total of 6mm. Decreasing the value moves the
print down. “5” is the Factory Default.
7.7 Setting the Keyboard Beep
Press Enter to edit program code 08.
Press + or – to set the keyboard beep:
00 01 = Beep On (Factory Default)
00 02 = Beep Off
Press Enter to set the keyboard beep.
7.8 Setting the Menu Password
Note: the menu password prevents unauthorized personnel from accessing the clock menus.
Press Enter to edit program code 09.
Press + or – to edit the password.
Note: 00 00 is the Factory Default (no password).
To remove a password simply change the password back to 00 00.
Press Enter to set the password.
Press Mode to advance to the next programming mode (B001). To exit programming mode slide the
switch on the back of the clock to “Run”.
Code
Code
Code Hour
Code Minute
Code

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8. Pay Period Settings (Mode b001)
8.1a Setting a Monthly Pay Period
Press Enter to enter program Code 01.
Press + or – to change Pay Period type to “01”
Press Enter to set Monthly Pay Period.
The Monthly Pay Period End Day (31) will begin flashing.
This is the correct end day for the ATR121 Monthly Time Card (do not change this value).
8.1b Setting a Weekly Pay Period
Press Enter to enter program code 01.
Press + or – to change the Pay Period to “02”
Press Enter to set the Pay Period type to Weekly.
Press + or – to select the current day of week:
01=Mon, 02=Tue, 03=Wed, 04=Thu, 05=Fri, 06=Sat, 07=Sun
Press Enter to set the current day of the week.
Note: as the day changes this value will change to reflect the current day of the week.
8.1c Setting a Bi-Weekly Pay Period
Press Enter to enter program code 01.
Press + or – to change the Pay Period to “03”
Press Enter to set the Pay Period type to Bi-weekly.
Press + or – to select the current day of the week:
Wk 1: 01=Mon, 02=Tue, 03=Wed, 04=Thu, 05=Fri, 06=Sat, 07=Sun
Wk 2: 08=Mon, 09=Tue, 10=Wed, 11=Thu, 12=Fri, 13=Sat, 14=Sun
Note: Wk 1 days will print on the top half of the time card. Wk 2 days will print on the bottom half of the
time card.
Press Enter to set the current day of the week.
Note: as the day changes this value will change to reflect the current day of the week.
Pay
Period
Code
Pay Period Type
01 Monthly Pay Period
02 Weekly Pay Period (Factory Default)
03 Bi-Weekly Pay Period
P.P
eriod Type
Code
Current
Day
of Wk
Pay Period Type
Code
Current Day
of Week
Program Mode b001
End Day
Mo. P.Period
Code
Pay Period
Type

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8.2 Day of Week Print Format (Language)
Press Enter to enter program code 02.
Press + or – to edit the Day of Wk print format.
Press Enter to set the Day of Wk print format.
Code
00 01 00 02 00 03 00 04 00 05 00 06 00 07 00 08
Fmt English Spanish French German Italian Japanese Day# 1-7 No Day
8.3 Minute System
Press Enter to enter program code 03.
Press + or – to edit the Minute System format.
00 01 = 1/60 Hr (Minutes = Factory Default)
00 02 = 1/100
th
Hr
00 03 = 1/20
th
Hr
00 04 = 1/10
th
Hr
Press Enter to set the Minute System format.
Conversion Chart:
8.4 Setting DST Start (Month & Date)
Press Enter to enter program code 04.
Press + or – to edit the DST Start Month.
Press Enter to set the DST Start Month.
Press + or – to edit the DST Start Date.
Press Enter set the DST Start Date.
Once the Start Date is set the day corresponding to the date will show at
the top of the display.
8.5 Setting DST Start (Hour & Minute)
Press Enter to enter program code 05.
Press + or – to edit the DST Start Hour.
Press Enter to set the DST Start Hour.
Press + or – to edit the DST Start Minute.
Press Enter to set the DST Start Minute.
Code
Code
Starting Mo.
Starting
Date
Code
Starting Hr.
Minute System
Code
Day of Week
Print Format
Code
Starting
Minute
Code

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8.6 Setting DST End (Month & Date)
Press Enter to enter program code 06.
Press + or – to edit the DST End Month.
Press Enter to set the DST End Month.
Press + or – to edit the DST End Date.
Press Enter to set the DST End Date.
Once the End Date is set the day corresponding
to the date will show at the top of the display.
8.7 Setting DST End (Hour & Minute)
Press Enter to enter program code 07.
Press + or – to edit the DST End Hour.
Press Enter to set the DST End Hour.
Press + or – to edit the DST End Minute.
Press Enter to set the DST End Minute.
Press Mode to advance to the next programming mode (B002). To exit programming mode slide the
switch on the back of the clock to “Run”.
Code
Ending
Minute
Code
Ending Hr.
Code
Ending Mo.
Code
Ending
Date