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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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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTR ODUCTION Accessories Features QUICK SETUP Installing Ribbon Cassette Display Hours T ime Zone Default Settings Adv anced Settings Contents Installing the Unit En vironmental Conditions AD V ANCED SETTINGS T ime Date Payroll Mode, W eekly Payroll Mode, Monthly Payroll Mode, Bi-W eekly Payroll Mode, Semi-Monthly Job-Cost Print [...]
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MUST USE THE E7 SERIES CARD FROM LA THEM TO INSURE PROPER OPERA TION. An optional battery is sold separately (Part No. VIS 6020) to pro vide 100% operation of card print mechanism during power failures. Features <Front view> <Back view> 1. INTRODUCTION Accessories Wall mount hardware Ribbon cassette Part No. VIS6008 Keys Daylight saving[...]
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15 2 INTRODUCTION About Your Atomic Clock In addition to a regular quartz time clock, the Model 7500E contains an antenna and a microchip. The antenna receives the official time signal from the U.S. Government's National Institute of Standards and Technology and the microchip translates the time signal and adjusts the time display to the corre[...]
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2. QUICK SETUP 13 3 This setup should take approximately ten to fifteen minutes to completeif you use the default settings. For this setup, take the clock to a comfortable position that has access to po wer . Installing Ribbon Cassette 1 Hold the left and right sides of the cover a nd lift up. T hen, lift up t he a ntenna case . 2 Turn the knob of [...]
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11 4 ENGLISH Install the ribbon cassette so that the ribbon is between the print head and the ribbon mask (see the figure on the left). Printing will not come out properly if the ribbon is placed behind the ribbon mask (see the figure on the right). 6 5 Turn the knob of the ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. Knob P[...]
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Setting the Display Hours 22 5 1 Push the DA TE/TIME button for 5 seconds and position the " " under the "CLOCK OPTION" mark. A flashing number can be changed. 2 Push the CHANGE button to select either "1" for AM/PM or "2" for 24 hour with the left-side number . Set the "Display Hours" . SET SELECT [...]
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Setting the Time Zone for Atomic Clock Function 22 5 6 The Model 7500E can be set to one of the four United States time zones. Additionally , two more options including no reception of WWVB signal are ava ilable with this model. By default, the unit is shipped preset to Eastern T ime. Important Note: To set the Time Zone f or Atomic Clock Function,[...]
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15 DEFAULT SETTINGS How the hours are displayed on clock face When using WWVB, clock’s time will be set to this time zone. Current time Current date Schedule that the clock will operate with start day Format that prints on time card when punched Clock can calculate total hours and minutes with rounding rules Clock will discount break when a given[...]
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15 8 ADVANCED SETTINGS CONTENTS 24 hour, for example, 14:55 Central, Mountain, or Pacific Adjust only minute and seconds by WWVB No adjustment by WWVB Payroll, Monthly Payroll, Bi-Weekly Payroll, Semi-Monthly Job-Cost Date, 24 hour, and hundredths (these can be chosen individually) 6 minute with 3 minute breakpoint 15 minute with 3 minute breakpoin[...]
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15 INSTALLING THE UNIT The unit can be used on a table-top or mounted on a wall. When choosing a location, please note locations to av oid in "Environmental Conditions" at the bottom of the page. If you are using the unit as a table-top, find an appropriate place and skip to Step 3. If using as a wall-mount, take the follo wing steps. 9 M[...]
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15 9 Wall Wall Mount Template Screws Level Line Wall Mount Template Template for wall mounting Please copy and use this page when needed. Leave about 1/8" gap between wall and screw head. 10[...]
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3. Advanced Settings 13 11 Setting the Time CH AN GE SET CH AN GE SET CH AN GE SET 1 Push the DA TE/TIME button for 5 seconds. 3 4 Changing the "Minute" (for example, from 8 minutes to 9 minutes). Push the CHANGE button to set "Minute" at "09" and then push the SET button. Now the minutes of 9 have been set. TIME TIME [...]
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13 12 11 3 In the example, push the SET button because the year 2009 is not to be changed. Now the year of 2009 has been set. At that moment, the flashing of the display will change from "Y ear" to "Month". 4 In the example, push the SET button because the month of October is not to be changed. Now October has been set. At that [...]
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22 13 This time recorder can operate in one of two modes; Payroll Mode or Job Cost Mode . In P ayroll Mode and Job Cost Mode, the recorder prints total elapsed time between IN(Start) and OUT(Stop), and also prints a running total of accumulated time per time card on each line. The clock matches pairs of punches and calculates the elapsed time betwe[...]
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22 13 14 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. Setting Weekly Period in Payroll Mode 1 2 In the case of weekly period, push the CHANGE button to set the left- side number at "2" and then push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing of the [...]
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22 15 14 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. Example: Monthly period in Payroll Mode ----- the starting date is the 21st. SET FUNCTION CH AN GE 2 In the case of monthly period, push the CHANGE button to set the left- side number at "1" and th[...]
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22 13 16 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. Setting Bi-Weekly Period in Payroll Mode 1 Example: Change to Bi-Weekly Period and set the desired starting date of the pay period to October 19. SET FUNCTION CH AN GE MODE Push the FUNCTION button for 5 sec[...]
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22 17 16 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. 2 In the case of Semi-Monthly period, push the CHANGE b utton to set the l eft-side number at "4" and then push the SET b utton. At that moment, the flashing of the display will change to the middl[...]
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22 17 18 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 5 to continue with the setup. Job Cost Mode 4 Push the SE T b utton once again. Example: Change to Job Cost Mode and Card "Reset" is YES. 2 Push the CHANGE button to set the left-side number at "5" and then push the S[...]
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22 19 18 Setting the Print Format 1 Push the FUNCTION button for 5 seconds. 3 In this ex ample, push the CHANGE button to set the left-side number at "2" and then push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing of the display will change to the middle number . Order Option Date Day of the week 1 2 Y ou can select the following "Pri[...]
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22 19 20 4 In this case, push the CHANGE button to set at "1" and then push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing of the display will change to the right-side numbe r. Order Option AM/PM 24 hour 1 2 Set the "Hour" print format. SET FUNCTION CH AN GE PRINT FORMAT Hour Print format 5 In this case, push the CHANGE button to [...]
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22 21 20 Setting the Rounding Special Note Regarding "Punch Rounding" When calculating employee hours, it is a common business practice to round to the nearest quarter or tenth of an hour . The 7500E supports both punch and totals rounding. Ho we ve r, it is important that you understand ho w punch rounding works before setting the 7500E.[...]
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22 21 22 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. 3 In the case of the ex ample, push the CHANGE button to set the left-side number at "2" and then push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing of the display w ill change to the right-side num[...]
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22 23 22 Setting the Au to Break Deduction The 7500E will deduct the break amount after totaling the hours and if the total hours are equal to or greater than the "Elapsed T ime" setting. Example: Auto Break Deduction setting Elapsed time ··· 8 hours Break duration ··· 60 min. IN OUT 10 hours Elapsed time = 8 hours . m . p 0 0 : 5 .[...]
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22 23 24 Setting the Au to Break Deduction (continued) Example Elapsed time ----- 8 hours Break duration ----- 60 min. 3 Push the SET bu tton. At that moment, the flashing changes to "Hour". In the case of the example, push the CHANGE bu tton to set at "8" and then push the SET bu tton. At that moment, the flashing of the displa[...]
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22 25 24 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. Setting the Max In Example: Max In Override ----- No Max In Va lue ----- 17 hours 3 In the case of the ex ample, push the CHANGE button to set the left-side number at "1" and then push the SET bu t[...]
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22 25 26 Setting the Button Function (In/Out) Y ou can select one of three functions for the buttons. Optional When the time card is inserted, the recorder will judge the last imprint and automatically switch the "IN" and "OUT". Y ou may also manually switch the column position of the imprint by pushing the button. YES YES Requi[...]
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22 27 26 The functions for the b uttons on the front of the recorder can be set. There are three options; Required, Optional, Disabled. The default setting is Optional . Example Select "Required" for the button. 3 1 Push the FUNCTION button for 5 seconds. 2 Push the FUNCTION bu tton and position the " " next to the "B UT TO[...]
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22 27 28 Setting the Daylight Savings Time Today (present day) Starting date of Daylight Savings Time Ending date of Daylight Savings Time Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Sunday, March 14, 2010 Sunday, November 7, 2010 The second Sunday of March The first Sunday of November Example Automatic DST correction Automatic DST correction By default, the daylig[...]
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22 29 28 Set the "starting date". 3 In the case of the ex ample, push the CHANGE button to set at "10" and push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes from "Y ear" to "Month". 4 Push the CHANGE button to set at "3" and push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes from &quo[...]
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22 29 30 Set the "ending date". 6 Next, push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes "Y ear" to "Month". 7 Push the CHANGE button to set at "11" and push the SET button. At that moment, the flashing changes from "Month" to "Date". 8 Push the CHANGE button to set at "7&quo[...]
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22 31 30 3 P ush the SET b utton and the flashing changes from "Y ear" to "Month". 4 P ush the SET b utton twice. This cancels the daylight saving time settings. SET FUNCTION CH AN GE Month Y ear SET FUNCTION CH AN GE SU SET FUNCTION CH AN GE SU Deleting the Da ylight Savings Time settings 1 Push the FUNCTION button for 5 second[...]
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22 31 32 You have completed this setting. Go to the next setting listing in "Default Settings" on page 7 to continue with the setup. Setting the Print Language 2 P ush the FUNCTION button to position the " " next to the "LANGUAGE" mark. Push the CHANGE button to set the number at the desired print language. For example[...]
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22 33 32 Do not let any metallic object get into the slot including paper clips. Do not forcefully push in a card, either . These may cause the unit to malfunction. 4. OPERA TIONS & FUNCTIONS A maximum of 100 cards can be automatically registered. When a new card is inserted, the card will automatically be registered, and will print the "I[...]
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22 33 34 RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION About Radio Signal Reception The Model 7500E 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 every few hours per day to maintain accuracy. The WWVB signal [...]
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22 35 34 Resetting Settings To return all settings to their factory defaults. Please note that all settings will be deleted and will re ve rt to the factory defaults when the reset switch is pushed. To make ne w settings, please refer to "Default and Advanced Settings" (pages 7-8). Stored cards are also deleted from memory . If you want t[...]
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22 35 36 Resetting Cards In Job Cost Mode Y ou can reset the card without removing the c ove r when the time recorder is used under the following condition. The Job Cost Mode and also the card "Reset" setting is YES. Refer to "Job Cost Mode" in "Setting the Mode". In order to reset the card, you must push the right-sid[...]
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22 37 36 Car d reassign When the card that you are using becomes full (Max 64 punches), it will show "End" on the display and the buzzer will sound. When the "End" appears, you can use the "Card reassign" mode to transfer the card and ha ve a ne w card take ov er from the old one. In this function, it will be useful: ?[...]
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22 37 38 CH AN GE SET 3 A fter the numbers of cards are shown, in the ex ample, insert the card "003" or push the CHANGE b utton to sh ow t he card number "003" and then push the SET button. 4 Next insert the card "017" or push the CHANGE button to pick a new card number "017" and then push the SET button. Wh[...]
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22 39 38 Ca rd reset If you want to reset the card manually before the end of pay period, you can use the "Card reset" mode. 2 Push the FUNCTION and CHANGE button for 5 seconds. The number of cards that you are using will be sh ow n on the displa y. Example: The number of the card you want to reset is "003". The number of cards [...]
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22 39 40 Note: "S" is to indicate totals across daylight savings adjustment. "*" is to indicate the following meanings. (1) Rounded time result comes to 0:00 (2) Daylight savings adjustment was done in the period of calculation. "B" is to indicate accumulation result includes auto break deduction. 5. PRINT EXAMPLE Calc[...]
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22 41 40 6 . INST ALLING BA TT ERY (Optional) Connector Connector Remove the l id of the b attery compartment on the back of the unit by pushing up the center of the lid, and then release it from the two clasps. Position the battery as shown in the figure on the left . * The connector cord should be on the right side, as shown in the figure. Connec[...]
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22 41 42 7. TROUBLESHOOTING Error No. Causes and Actions Contact Lathem. The front of the card must be completely filled in before using the back of the card. Make sure that another time card or another item is not jamming in the time recorde r. T ry inserting the time card again. Make sure that another time card is not jamming in the time recorder[...]
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22 43 42 Note: There are some environments and weather conditions that may influence the reception of the atomic clock radio signal. Since it also operates as a highly-accurate (+/- 15 seconds per month) quartz time clock, the 7500E will function properly while outside the reception area or if it can not receive the WWVB signal. Troubleshooting Que[...]
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22 43 44 8. Warnings & Cautions Please follow all the instructions to avoid possible danger to yourself or others and damage to the unit. Do not disassemble the unit. There is a high voltage present inside, possibly leading to an electric shock. Do not use any voltage of the power source other than designated. Do not share a single outlet with [...]
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22 45 44 9. SPECIFICATIONS Clock accuracy Calendar Printing system Dimensions Weight Rating Power failure compensation Print at power failure Memory capacity Operating environment Monthly accuracy ± 15s (at ordinary temperature) Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31-day months and months with thirty or fewer days, and the days [...]
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22 45 46 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 T ime Corporation ("Lathem") under thi[...]
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52 Form No. OM75E0909 Q0280-61200[...]