Page 2 - Limited One-Year Limited Warranty
Limited One-Year Limited Warranty 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...
Page 4 - O N T E N T S
C O N T E N T S WELCOME..................................................................................................................................... 1 F EATURES AND S PECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................... 1 MOUNTING...
Page 5 - C H A P T E R; Welcome; PC3500TX NOTICE – For Firmware 177B and Earlier; Features and Specifications
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 1 C H A P T E R 1 Welcome Reliability, functionality and ease of use are trademarks of the PayClock terminals. Using Lathem time and attendance software and your computer, PayClock terminals are the perfect solution for businesses that want to trac...
Page 7 - Mounting the Terminal; Pre-Terminal Installation; Mount the Terminal
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 3 C H A P T E R 2 Mounting the Terminal Pre-Terminal Installation Before deciding where to mount the terminal, you will need to verify that it will be within 4 feet of an 115VAC power outlet. The outlet should not be located near devices that may c...
Page 10 - Connect the Communication Cable
6 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide C H A P T E R 3 Connect the Communication Cable For Ethernet communications, CAT 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair high-speed data communication cable is recommended. An RJ45 plug should be attached as shown in the diagram below. Once the plug is at...
Page 11 - Setup the Terminal; Terminal IP Address; Starting the Test and Setup Mode
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 7 C H A P T E R 4 Setup the Terminal You must power up and configure each terminal when you install it. You can do this through the terminal’s test and setup mode. To setup the PC3500TX terminal you must have the following: Terminal IP Address (PC3...
Page 12 - To power up the terminal; TERMINAL LOCKED
8 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide To power up the terminal ♦ Set the Test / Use switch to the USE position (toward the modular jacks). ♦ Plug the terminal 12VDC power supply into the power connector. The terminal goes through the power up test, beeps and the lights flash. The dis...
Page 13 - Setup Mode – 177B Firmware; SETUP MODE”
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 9 Setup Mode – 177B Firmware (For PayClock Pro 3.355G and earlier) To Setup the PC3500TX’s Ethernet Communications Setup Mode allows you to setup the terminal to communicate through the network with the PayClock “TCP/IP Server”. IMPORTANT! The PC35...
Page 14 - HIT ENTER IF DEFAULT
10 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide ♦ Press the ENTER key. The following message will be displayed: TERMINAL IP ADDRESS ###. ###. ###. ###. _ _ _ This is the PC3500TX’s unique IP address. This must be a “Static” IP address that will be assigned by the network administrator. Enter ...
Page 16 - Setup Mode – 177G Firmware
12 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Setup Mode – 177G Firmware (For PayClock Pro 4.1 and later) To Setup the PC3500TX’s Ethernet Communications Setup Mode allows you to setup the terminal to communicate through the network with the PayClock “TCP/IP Server”. IMPORTANT! The PC3500TX...
Page 17 - Yes
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 13 Press the ENTER key. The following message will be displayed: TCP/IP Conn. Mode Press the CLEAR key and select the Static option. Press the ENTER key. The following message will be displayed: Enter Socket Port # Enter 02500 followed by the ENTER...
Page 18 - Enter Keepalive Mode
14 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Enter the router’s numeric IP address followed by the ENTER key. If you do not use a Router, select No followed by the ENTER key . After setting the Router option the following message will be displayed: Enter Sub Net Mask ###. ###. ###. ### Thi...
Page 19 - Test Mode
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 15 Test Mode Use the Test Mode to make sure the keypad, memory; real time terminal, and badge reader are working. NOTE: You can exit Test Mode at any time by placing the Test/Use switch back to the USE position (toward the modular jacks), then pres...
Page 20 - Battery Test; To start the DI-DO Test
16 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide ♦ If the terminal accepts the badge, the badge number displays and the terminal beeps. To continue in the TEST MODE, press the CLEAR key three (3) times. You will then see Battery Test. Battery Test If you purchased the optional battery (UPS), y...
Page 21 - Restart Mode; To restart the terminal; Unlocking Your Terminal Through Terminal Manager
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 17 Restart Mode The Restart Mode clears all transaction data and any data downloaded from the computer. The terminal's Ethernet communication settings are not cleared. To restart the terminal ♦ Press Enter to select Restart Mode. You will see PRESS...
Page 22 - Use the Terminal
18 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide C H A P T E R 5 Use the Terminal At the PC3500TX series terminals, employees can punch in and out, transfer, enter amounts and view punch information. They can do this by swiping their badge or entering their badge number at the keypad. To punch...
Page 24 - Supervisor Functions; BADGE FOR SUPERVISOR OVERIDE
20 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide To see employee Info ♦ Press employee Info ♦ Swipe your badge or enter your badge number ♦ Select one of the options • 1 -Week to Date Hours- displays a to the minute estimate of time • 2 -Benefit Time- displays the benefit time balance • 3 -Wor...
Page 25 - P P E N D I X
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 21 A P P E N D I X A Install/Replace the Optional Backup Battery ♦ Unlock and remove the terminal from its mounting plate and set aside ♦ Remove the phillips head screw from the battery holder located in the mounting plate ♦ Remove the old battery ...
Page 26 - Optional Signal Device; GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
22 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide A P P E N D I X B Optional Signal Device With a bell relay, you can program when bells or other devices will ring using the Bell Wizard in your Terminal Manager software. Call Lathem to purchase a bell relay. You should have a qualified/certifie...
Page 27 - Network Wiring Topologies; Typical Lan network configuration
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 23 A P P E N D I X C Network Wiring Topologies Typical Lan network configuration PC running Terminal Manager TCP/IP Server Network Switch
Page 28 - Typical Wan network configuration
24 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Typical Wan network configuration PC running Terminal Manager TCP/IP Server Network Router Network Switch Network Router
Page 29 - Troubleshooting the Terminal; Problem
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 25 A P P E N D I X C Troubleshooting the Terminal Problem : Terminal does not power up and no lights are on. Reason : Your power is not connected. Solution: Ensure that the power pack is plugged into a live AC outlet. Ensure that the other end of t...
Page 30 - Proble; Yello
26 - PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Proble m: The terminal is not communicating with the computer. Reason: Communication parameters were not previously set. Solutio n: Place terminal in Test Mode and step through Test procedures. The network administrator would provide the followi...
Page 33 - Terminal Data Sheet
PC3500TX Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 29 A P P E N D I X D Terminal Data Sheet Terminal Location Static Terminal IP Address Host IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Ethernet (MAC) Address Terminal Location Static Terminal IP Address Host IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Ethernet (MAC) Address...
