Lathem 1500E manual

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    Lathem Time Corporation ENGLISH 1[...]

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    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy [...]

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    1 Thank you for purchasing our time clock. For safe and proper operation, please carefully read the manual before using the time clock and save it for reference. F eatures: Quartz time clock Atomic clock function Dot matrix printer Perpetual calendar Automatic daylight saving time 3-way print activation Automatic Semi-automatic Manual Prints in 4 l[...]

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    2 INTRODUCTION The Model 1500E Using the same technology NASA employs to tell time, the Model 1500E wirelessly synchronizes with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to confirming the time daily, the 1500E automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time. No wires, no worries, and no[...]

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    BEFORE USING THE TIME CLOCK Accessories Configuration Wall-mount holes (Upper side) Wall-mount fittings Screws (2 pcs.) Template Ribbon cassette (installed at the factory) Key User's manual <Back view> <Cover off> <Front view> JAN 31 AM 12:00 JAN 31 AM 12:00 JAN31 A 15mm 30mm <Print position adjuster> The print position[...]

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    QUICK EASY SETUP NOTICE: Remove the PROTECTION PAD before you plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet. To setup your time clock, follow next steps: S tep 1 Unlock the key and remove the cover. Remove the PROTECTION PAD , and plug the AC adapter into the time clock. Replace the cover and lock. Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet and insert a card.[...]

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    To enter the program setting mode, you should plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet and remove the cover. Thereafter press the SELECT button once. Then the clock goes into the program mode showing the " " on the display positioned at the "TIME". Function of 3 control buttons SELECT : You can select the desired program setting m[...]

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    2 RADIO SIGNAL RECEPITION About Radio Signal Reception The Model 1500E is programmed to see the WWVB radio signal everyday. Initially the time recorder will search for a signal immediately after you set the time zone. Once the clock has initially set, it will search for the signal 9 times per day to maintain accuracy. The WWVB signal is the stronge[...]

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    7 SET TING THE DISPL A Y FORMAT SET TING THE TIME It is recommended that during initial installation you manually set the time and date. The 1500E will automatically correct itself when it receives a radio signal from the atomic clock. Example: Change the time from 10:08 to 10:09. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the &[...]

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    8 SET TING THE DATE Example: Change the date from October 20, 2005 to October 21, 2005. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "DATE". At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Year". In case of the example, press the SET button because the year [...]

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    9 SET TING THE 12/24 HOUR Example: Change the hour format to 24 hour. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "HOUR". At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Order Options" of the hour format. (The flashing means it can be changed.) S tep 1 HOUR SELECT CHANGE SE T After you finish setting the 12/[...]

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    10 Example: Change the print order to "Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute". Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "PRINT ORDER". At that moment, the flashing digits indicate "Order Options" of the print order. (The flashing means it can be changed.) S tep 1 PRINT ORDER SELECT CHANGE SE T PRINT[...]

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    11 SET TING THE PRINT STYLE SET TING THE YEAR DIGIT Example: Change the year imprint to 4 digits. Press the SELECT button and position the " "mark at the "YEAR DIGIT". At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Order Options" of the year imprint. (The flashing means it can be changed.) S tep 1 YEAR DIGIT SELECT CHAN[...]

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    12 SET TING THE HOUR/MIN. Example: Change the print style of the "Hour" and "Minute" to 24 hour and 1/100 min. Press the SELECT button and position the " "mark at the "HOUR /MIN". At that moment, the flashing digit at the left indicates "Order Options" of the print style of the "Hour". (Th[...]

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    13 SET TING THE LEADING ZERO Example: Change the leading zero to "ZERO: Disabled". Press the SELECT button and position the " "mark at the "LEADING ZERO". At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Order Options" of the leading zero. (The flashing means it can be changed.) S tep 1 LEADING ZERO LEADING ZERO[...]

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    14 SET TING THE COMMENT Example: Change the comment to "SENT". Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "COMMENT". At that moment, the flashing digits indicate "Order Options" of the comment. (The flashing means it can be changed.) S tep 1 COMMENT COMMENT SELECT CHANGE SE T SELECT CHANGE SE T [...]

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    15 SET TING THE LANGUAGE This setting is available if you select "Month," "Day of the week" or "Comment" in previous "PRINT ORDER". Example: Change the print language into French. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "LANGUAGE". At that moment, the flashing digit indica[...]

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    16 SET TING THE PRINT METHOD Example: Change the print direction to "Left" and the print activation to "Manual". Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "PRINT DIRECTION; PRINT ACTIVATION". At that moment, the flashing digit at the left indicates "Order Options" of the print directi[...]

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    In case of the example, press the CHANGE button to set at "3". And then press the SET button. S tep 2 TU WE TH FR SA SU MO After you finish setting the print method, press the SET button once again. Now the print method setting has been completed. Replace the cover and lock. IMPORTANT: If you do not complete Step 3, the clock will not pri[...]

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    18 SET TING THE STARTING DATE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Example: Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, April 2, 2006. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "D.S.T. START". At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Year". In case of the example, p[...]

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    19 Change the "Date". Press the CHANGE button to set at "02". And then press the SET button. S tep 3 After you finish setting the starting date of D.S.T., press the SET button once again. Now the starting date of D.S.T. setting has been completed. Go on to the "SETTING THE ENDING DATE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME". S tep 4 [...]

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    20 SET TING THE ENDING DATE OF DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Example: Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, October 29, 2006. Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "D.S.T. END". At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Change the "Year". In case of the example, pres[...]

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    DELETING THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SET TING Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "D.S.T. START". At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Next, press the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes from "Year" to "Month". S tep 1 D.S.T. STAR[...]

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    Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "TIME ZONE". At that moment, the flashing digit indicates "Order Options" of the time zone for atomic clock function. (The flashing number means it can be changed.) S tep 1 In case of the example, press the CHANGE button to set at "2", and then press th[...]

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    23 SET TING THE PASSWORD REGISTERING THE PASSWORD Example: Set the password "1234". Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "PASSWORD". At that moment, first two digits flash. (The flashing means it can be changed.) In case of the example, press the CHANGE button to set at "12". And then pres[...]

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    24 HOW TO CHANGE SET TING WHEN THE PASSWORD IS SET Once the password is set, you have to enter the password for changing any setting. "99 99" will be displayed when you press the SELECT button before entering. Example: Password "1234". Press the SELECT button, at that moment "99 99" is displayed and first two digits fl[...]

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    25 3. SETTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT CANCELING THE PASSWORD The code "00 00" must be entered to cancel the password. Example: Cancel the password "1234". Press the SELECT button, at that moment "99 99" is displayed and first two digits flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) In case of the example, press the CHANG[...]

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    26 Press the SELECT button and position the " " mark at the "PASSWORD". At that moment, first two digits "12" flashes. (The flashing means it can be changed.) Press the CHANGE button to set at "00". And then press the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes to last two digits "34". S tep 3 [...]

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    27 To return all setting to the factory defaults, push the reset switch with a pointed implement. NOTICE: All your custom settings will be deleted and will revert to the factory defaults when the reset switch is pushed. To make new settings, please refer to "SETTING". RESET TING Reset switch ENGLISH 29[...]

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    28 Install the supplied wall-mount screws into a wall by using the template. Be sure to keep about 6 mm of the screw head away from the wall. S tep 1 Unlock the key and remove the cover. And then hang it on the wall. S tep 2 Replace the cover and lock. S tep 3 WALL MOUNTING Caution: The supplied screws are intended for use on a thick wooden wall or[...]

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    Unlock the key and remove the cover. S tep 1 Pick up the cassette and remove it. S tep 2 Turn the knob of the new cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. S tep 3 REPLACING THE RIBBON CASSET TE Place the cassette inside the time clock as shown in the figure. Keep on pushing in the cassette until the clasps at both sides catch a[...]

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    30 NOTICE: Install the cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask. Printing will not come out properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask. Turn the knob of the cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. S tep 5 Replace the cover and lock. S tep 6 Ribbon Ribbon mask Print head 32[...]

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    31 ERROR No. APPEARS Refer to the following list for proper operation. TROUBLESHOOTING Contact the store from whom you bought the Time Clock, call Lathem Time directly at (800) 241-4990. Correctly insert the card. Make sure that the ribbon cassette is correctly inserted in place. Press the push bar. Enter the correct password again. Make sure the c[...]

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    32 Clock accuracy Calendar Printing system Power failure compensation Operating environment: Dimension Weight Power consumption Rating of AC adapter Monthly accuracy ± 15sec. (at ordinary temperatures) Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31-day months and months with thirty or fewer days, and the days of the week. Dot matrix imp[...]

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    ENGLISH Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and w orkmanship for a period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller . The conditions of this w arranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem T ime Corporation ("Lathem") under th[...]

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    36 Q7 150-6120-2[...]