Acroprint ES900 Electronic Time Recorder User Manual Page 1

ES900USER’S MANUAL

4Remove Protective Pad and Cardboard Insert/Plug AC Adapter into UnitClose UnitReplace the cover. Insert the key into the lock on the cover of the uni

ES900 User’s Manual 5Power the Unit/Print PositioningPlug the transformer into the AC outlet. Insert a card to get a sample print. Refer to Power the

6IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN USING THE ES900You must open the unit to make changes to the settings. After each use, replace the cover and lock i

ES900 User’s Manual 7QUICK STARTAtomic SynchronizationThe clock receives the NIST WWVB Signal which will automatically set the time and date. Refer to

8Atomic Synchronization Time ZonesDefault = ES-05DISPLAYTIME ZONEDESCRIPTION12111009080706050403020100 Greenwich-01-02-03-04 Atlantic Standard TimeES-

ES900 User’s Manual 9PROGRAM THE TIME RECORDERPress SELECT. The unit changes into the program mode showing S on the display positioned under the "

10MAIN SETTINGSTimeExample: Change the time from 9:08 AM to 10:09 AM.1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "TIME" mark.2. "Hour"

ES900 User’s Manual 11DateExample: Change the date from September 20, 2007 to October 21, 2008.1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "DATE&quo

12Change Date1. Press CHANGE until the Date is "21".2. Press SET.12/24 Hour FormatExample: Change the hour format from 12 hour format to 24

ES900 User’s Manual 13Print OrderExample: Set the print order to "Month, Date, Year, Hour, Minute".1. Press SELECT until the S is under the

WARNINGThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits

14Print Order OptionsOPTION PRINT ORDER OPTIONS PRINT EXAMPLE1 M.D.H.Min JAN 31 AM 10:002 D.M.H.Min 31 JAN AM 10:003 M.D.Y.H.Min JAN 31 '08 AM 10

ES900 User’s Manual 15Print PatternIf you have selected the unit to print the year, this allows you to choose the number of digits in the year (two or

16Change Type of Minute1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2" (1/100 Min). Refer to Type of Minute Options below.2. Press

ES900 User’s Manual 17Preset CommentsExample: Change the comment to "SENT".1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "COMMENT" mark

18LanguageThis setting is available if you select "Month", "Day of the Week", or "Comment" in previous "PRINT ORDER

ES900 User’s Manual 19Print MethodChange Print Length1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "PRINT METHOD" mark.2. The flashing digit indi

20Change Print DirectionExample: Change the print direction to "Left" and the print method to "Manual".1. In this example, press C

ES900 User’s Manual 21Change Print Activation1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "3" (Manual). Refer to Print Method Option

22Daylight Saving Time (DST)DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Refer to DST below.At 2:00 AM on the fi

ES900 User’s Manual 23Manually Setting DSTExample:Start Date – Sunday, March 9, 2008End Date – Sunday, November 2, 2008In this example, the unit remem

ES900 User’s Manual iTable of ContentsAlert Definitions ... iiiPrecautions

243. The flashing changes from "Year" to "Month".Change the Month1. In this example, press CHANGE until the month is "3"

ES900 User’s Manual 25End DateChange the Year1. In this example, the "Year" is not being changed. Refer to DST on page 22.2. Press SET.3. Th

26Change the Date1. In this example, press CHANGE until the date is "02". Refer to DST on page 22. 2. Press SET.3. The "Ending Date&quo

ES900 User’s Manual 27Change Number of Digits1. In this example, press CHANGE until the number digit is "4".2. Press SET.3. The flashing dig

283. The flashing digit changes from "Repeat Times" to "Reset Options".Change Reset Options1. In this example, press CHANGE until

ES900 User’s Manual 29Initial NumberExample: Set the Initial Number to "123". Refer to “Numbering Print” on page 26.1. Press SELECT until th

302nd Digit1. In this example, press CHANGE until the 2nd digit is "2".2. Press SET.3. The 3rd digit of the "Initial Number" appea

ES900 User’s Manual 31Set PasswordOnce the password is set, you must enter it before changing any settings. Refer to “Enter Password” on page 32.Examp

32Enter Password1. Press SELECT.2. The numbers "9999" are displayed and the first two digits flash.Set the First Two Digits1. In this exampl

ES900 User’s Manual 33Customized CommentsExample:Customized Comments Example1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "PRINT ORDER" mark.2. T

iiCancel the Password ... 32Customized Comments ...

34Change Print Order Options1. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "30" (Customized Comments). Refer to Print Order Options on

ES900 User’s Manual 35Setting the 1st Command Line1. Press SELECT until the S is under the "COMMENT" mark.2. The flashing digit indicates &q

36Set 2nd Character Code1. The "Character Position" changes from the 1st character to the 2nd character.2. Press SET.3. The "Character

ES900 User’s Manual 375. Press SET.Setting the 2nd Command Line1. Press SET twice to change the comment line number to "C2".2. The flashing

38Set 1st Character Code1. In this example, the 1st character is "DATE". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "28" (DATE). Ref

ES900 User’s Manual 39Set 3rd Character Code1. In this example, the 3rd character is "MONTH". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "

40Set 1st Character Code1. In this example, the 1st character is "B". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "03" (B). Refer to

ES900 User’s Manual 41Set 3rd Character Code1. In this example, the 3rd character is "A". Press CHANGE until the Character Code is "02&

42Confirming/Changing Customized CommentsExample 1: Confirming 1st Comment Line: No changeExample 2: Changing Customized Comment Line: Change from &qu

ES900 User’s Manual 43Confirming 1st Comment Line1. The flashing digit indicates "Character Position".2. In this example, press CHANGE. Whil

ES900 User’s Manual iiiALERT DEFINITIONSFor your safety and the protection of the unit, the following alerts are used throughout this manual.READER AL

44Confirming 2nd Comment Line1. Press SET 4 times. The 2nd Comment Line displays.Confirming 3rd Comment LineChanging the Customized Comments1. In this

ES900 User’s Manual 454. In this example, press CHANGE until the option is "2A" (HH:MM). Refer to Comment Lines below.5. Press SET.Comment L

46Time Table Program FeaturesThe time table function allows I-Mark™ "*" printing (Irregular registration Mark), an External Time Signal and

ES900 User’s Manual 47External Time Signal/Built-in BuzzerThis optional feature identifies work start and stop times.Connection Specifications for Ext

48Time Table Program Setup1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark.2. The flashing digit indicates "Program N

ES900 User’s Manual 495. The flashing changes from the "Day of the Week" to "Action".Set Action1. Press CHANGE until the option is

50Set Hour1. In this example, press CHANGE until the hour is "9".2. Press SET.3. The flashing changes from "Hour" to "Minute&

ES900 User’s Manual 51Set Example 2, Program No. 21. Press CHANGE twice, then press SET.2. The display changes to the following figure.3. Set Action.

52Confirm Time Table Program Settings1. Press SELECT until the T is above the "TIME TABLE PROGRAM" mark.2. The flashing digit indicates &quo

ES900 User’s Manual 53Delete Program No. 21. Press CHANGE until the option is "--".2. Press SET.3. The display changes to the following figu

ivPRECAUTIONSALERT DESCRIPTION• Insert the power plug as far as it will go. Improper insertion of the plug may result in fire or electric shock.• Do n

54Change External Signal1. In the example, press CHANGE until the option is "30".2. Press SET.3. The flashing changes from "Ext. Signal

ES900 User’s Manual 55OPTIONAL INSTALLATION/CONNECTIONSConnecting the External Time SignalIf external signal(s) are required, the addition of a relay

56Installing the Ni-Cd BatteryThis option allows for printing up to 200 registrations without AC power.Optional Battery Pack – Order Acroprint Part N

ES900 User’s Manual 57Attaching the Wire Clamp1. Remove two screws holding the wire clamp. Refer to Remove Screws Holding Wire Clamp below.Remove Scre

583. Alternate Method - If diameter of wires is too small to fix by the above method, turn the wire clamp upside down and feed wires through the clamp

ES900 User’s Manual 59RESET FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGSPress the reset switch with a pointed object to return all settings to the factory default setting

60Factory Default SettingsFEATURE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGSTime Default = 8:00 AMDate Default = 01/01/200812/24 Hour Format Default = 1 (12 hours forma

ES900 User’s Manual 61WALL MOUNTING1. Install the supplied wall-mount screws by using the template. Refer to Install Wall-Mount Screws below.Install W

62REPLACING THE RIBBON CASSETTE1. Open the unit. Refer to “Open Unit” on page 3.2. Hold the ribbon cassette by its tab and pull the ribbon cassette st

ES900 User’s Manual 634. Install the ribbon cassette inside the unit. Refer to Install Ribbon Cassette below. Push the ribbon cassette until it snaps

ES900 User’s Manual 1INTRODUCTIONThank you for purchasing an Acroprint Model ES900 Time Recorder. We are confident this unit will give you full satisf

645. Turn the knob of the ribbon cassette in the direction of the arrow to tighten the ribbon. Refer to Tighten Ribbon Cassette below.Tighten Ribbon C

ES900 User’s Manual 65Large (Bold) CharacterNOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings:Code = 26: 2 digits setting of YEAR.Code = 2A and 2b: AM/P

66Large CharacterNOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings:Code = 6F: 2 digits setting of YEAR.Code = 73 and 74: AM/PM setting of HOUR.Code = 75

ES900 User’s Manual 67Small CharacterNOTE: ( ) is to indicate the following meanings:Code = d2: 2 digits setting of YEAR.Code = d6 and D7: AM/PM setti

68Language-Specific Character

ES900 User’s Manual 69TROUBLESHOOTINGError No. AppearsOther FailuresERROR NO.ERROR CONTENTS CORRECTIVE ACTIONE-00 CPU error Contact Acroprint at (800)

70SPECIFICATIONSClock Accuracy Monthly accuracy ± 15 sec. (at ordinary temperatures)Calendar Year up to 2099. Automatically adjusted to leap years, 31

Cut HereProduct Registration Card Mail, Fax to 919.850.0720, or Register Online at www.acroprint.com ES900Model No. Serial No. First Name

2EQUIPMENTUnpack the unit and check its contents to ensure that the time recorder unit and all accessories shown below are included. If equipment has

5640 Departure DriveRaleigh, NC 27616 USA919.872.5800800.334.7190 (in USA)919.850.0720 (Fax)[email protected]/N 06-0366-000 Rev. B

ES900 User’s Manual 3Open and Close UnitOpen UnitInsert the key into the lock on cover of the unit. Turn the key in the clockwise position to unlock t