Amano PIX-3000x Series User manual

Electronic Time Recorder
PIX-3000x
Options Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................1
External View ............................................................................. 1
Materials Required ..................................................................... 1
Chapter 2: Signal Output....................................................3
About Signal Output ................................................................... 3
Installation .................................................................................. 3
Chapter 3: Master and Slave Function..............................5
PIX Master Output...................................................................... 5
Jumpers and Connections ......................................................... 6
Terminal Block Wiring ................................................................ 7
Master/Slave and Signal Output PCB Installation...................... 8
Chapter 4: Programming....................................................9
Setting Signal Program .............................................................. 9
Signaling Time Duration........................................................... 10
Operation For Symbol Program Data Send And Receive ........ 10
Chapter 5: PIXCOMW........................................................13
Introduction .............................................................................. 13
Network Topology .................................................................... 13
PIX Operation........................................................................... 14
PIX RS485 Hardware Specifications........................................ 14
PIXCOMW Communication Specifications............................... 15
Data Format ............................................................................. 16
Checksum (BCC) ..................................................................... 17
Error Detection ......................................................................... 17
Software Operation .................................................................. 17

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PIX-3000x Options Manual 1
Chapter 1: Introduction
This manual is a collection of instructions on the operation of the Signal
Output, Master and Slave, and Programming options, and an overview of
PIXCOMW Synchronization. For detailed instructions on the use of
PIXCOMW software, please refer to the PIXCOMW Software and
Installation and Configuration Guide.
External View
Materials Required
• Small flat screwdriver for inserting wires into the options terminal
block
• Philips #2 screwdriver for the installation of options PCB
• This Options Manual
• The PIX-3000x Operations Manual
• PIXCOMW Software and Installation and Configuration Guide (If
applicable)

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PIX-3000x Options Manual 3
Chapter 2: Signal Output
About Signal Output
A Signal Output is achieved by means of a dry contact relay. The PIX-
3000x can be programmed to generate up to 20 signals that may be set
for different days and times (See Chapter 3). However, the duration of
the contact (signal) is also a programmable option that is set once.
Installation
Disconnect AC power before connecting. See Page 8 for Options PCB
Installation and Page 7 for Terminal Block Wiring.
Terminal Block Connection:
Note: To protect the machine from noise or surge, please connect the
surge absorber (example: ESA-100010, S-1205) with a load as
shown above. It is recommended that you use a 12, 18, 24 or 30-
volt signal device. If this is not available, an external relay should
be used for 110V signals.

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Chapter 3: Master and Slave Function
The Master and Slave function of the PIX-3000x synchronizes the PIX's
connected to each other (up to 6). The Master & Slave functions of the
PIX-3000x consists of one (1) Master clock and a maximum of five (5)
Slave units. The PIX does not have an hourly correction of minutes.
PIX Master Output
Typical Connection:

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Jumpers and Connections
• Disconnect AC power before connection.
• Maximum wire distance in one direction is 2000ft. at 22 AWG.

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Terminal Block Wiring
1. Remove the cover case.
2. Remove wall mount plate.
Refer to the Wall Mounting
and Cover Removal sections
of the PIX-3000x Operations
manual.
3. Use flat screwdriver to open
TB1 as indicated.
4. Insert option wires into TB1.
5. Route wires down the
backside of PIX through the
channel as indicated. Use
cable tie to secure option
wires in place.
6. Replace wall mount bracket.
7. Replace cover case.

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Master/Slave and Signal Output PCB Installation
1. Unplug AC power cord.
2. Use the key to remove the
cover case.
3. Disconnect the batteries.
4. Use a Philips screwdriver to
remove the two screws
holding the inside cover.
5. From the front of the PIX,
grasp the two tabs on the
right and left side of the
inside cover and gently
hinge it backwards.
6. Remove the two rivets
holding the battery bracket.
7. Remove the battery
bracket.
8. Remove the two rivets that
secure the shield.
9. Place the board on the
battery bracket as shown.
10. Secure the board with four
rivets.
11. Reinstall the battery bracket
and secure it with two
rivets.
12. Plug in the 6-pin connector
on the options board to the
6-pin connector on the
power board.
13. Reinstall the inside cover,
taking care not to damage
the programming buttons.

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Chapter 4: Programming
Setting Signal Program
1. The Signal Program screen
looks like this. A maximum of
20-programmed signals may
be set.
2. Select the correlating signal
program number for the data
to be edited. Press the
CHANGE button to advance
the signal program number.
Press the ENTER button to
edit the signal program data.
3. Set the hour. Press the
CHANGE button to advance
the hour. Press the ENTER
button to save the new data.
4. Set the minute. Press the
CHANGE button to advance
the minute. Press the ENTER
button to save the new data.
5. Select the days for signal to
sound. Press the CHANGE
button to turn off the day and
move to the next day. Press
the ENTER button to turn on
the day and move to the next
day.
6. Final confirmation. All digits
will blink. Press the CHANGE
button if you do not want to
save the signal program data
and reprogram the signals
you do want.
7. Press ENTER to save and
move to next signal program
number.

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Signaling Time Duration
1. The signaling time duration
program screen looks like
this.
2. Press the CHANGE button
to advance the seconds
from 0 to 59.
3. Press the SYMBOL switch
to subtract the seconds
from 59 to 0.
4. Press the ENTER button to
save the seconds.
Operation For Symbol Program Data Send And
Receive
To SEND and RECEIVE symbol program data requires the connection of
the Master Clock and the Slave Clock respectively (See Section 2). By
following the steps outlined below, the Master PIX will send Symbol 1
and 2 character code data to the Slave PIX.
To Receive Data
1. To receive symbol program
data select the indicated
screen.
2. Press the ENTER button to
wait for the reception of
data from the Master PIX.
3. When the data has been
successfully received, the
PIX will display "End".

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To Send Data
1. To send symbol program
data, select the indicated
screen.
2. Press ENTER to send data to
Slave Clock.
3. After all data is sent, the PIX
will display "End".
Error Codes
Error Code Display
Parity Error
Check Sum Error
2-Minute Time Out

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Chapter 5: PIXCOMW
Introduction
PIXCOMW is a software and hardware option that synchronizes the date
and time for the PIX-3000x Series Electronic Time Recorder. This
software requires an IBM (or compatible PC) running DOS version 3.3 or
higher, EGA or better display, two serial ports and a modem. An
asynchronous multi-point line driver is needed to interface the computer
with the PIX-3000x's (Recommended: LD485A-MP). PIXCOMW allows
time/date information obtained from either the user or ACTS* to be sent
out from up to 4 serial ports. When communicating to the PIX-3000x's,
each unit will be disabled from performing other functions for a period
ranging from one to three seconds.
Network Topology
Communication Parameters Data Sent
Baud 1200 (Max.) Month
Parity Even Hour
Data Bits 8 Day
Stop Bits 2 Minute
Year
Second**
**Accuracy = 0.25 sec.
* The Automated Computer Time Service (ACTS) is a service operated by the Time and
Frequency Division of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which provides
direct access to the NIST cesium clock atomic time via commercial dial-up telephone lines.

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PIX Operation
When the PIX receives data from a PC, the liquid crystal display will go
blank and dashes will appear across the display until communications
with the PC are complete. If an error occurs during transmission, the top
row of day indicators will flash. During this error condition, all functions of
the PIX-3000x will continue to operate normally. If an error occurs during
communications, two actions can be taken to reset the display: Pressing
the reset button or using the PC to resend the time and date to the PIX
machines. A good transmission will clear the display.
PIX RS485 Hardware Specifications
The communication board is connected to the PIX using an 8 Pin
connector wire harness. The communication board itself is equipped with
an RJ11 (4C6P) connector that is used for the multi-drop system.
Connecting a single PIX or several PIX's to a system is done by using a
junction box and a line driver.

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PIXCOMW Communication Specifications
Parameters
The PIXCOMW software requires a fixed set of communication
parameters to be entered to allow the PIX and PC to communicate and
receive the TIME/DATE information. These are:
Baud 1200
Parity Even
Data Bits 8
Stop Bits 2
Time Offset
When transmitting the time to the PIX-3000x, the application will add two
seconds to compensate for transmission time. The time offset occurs
immediately before the time is sent out. The offset is determined by
using the following equation:
Transmission Time = (1/1200)(12bits)(200characters) = 2 seconds
This equation takes into account the baud rate, number of bits used for
each character, and the number of characters that are sent to the PIX-
3000x.

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Data Format
When the data is sent to the PIX-3000x, all the data is represented by
the hex equivalent of the ASCII values. The transmission string contains
200 characters, 165 leading 0's, data type [DF], terminal number [00], (4)
Date/Time blocks and an overall checksum.
Date/Time Block
Each Date/Time block contains the following information:
Example: