Page 3 - With the Support Plan
Support Information Lathem offers technical support on a per incident basis. Calls for support after the first 30 days are chargeable per incident. Support Agreements are available that enable you to unlimited technical support, no charge upgrades and next day shipment of replacement hardware depend...
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 I MPORTA...
Page 7 - C H A P T E R; Welcome; IMPORTANT; Features and Specifications
PC400 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. With the PC400 terminal, employees use their Lathem ID badges to punch in and out, view messages or benefit time balances – it’s that simple...
Page 9 - Main Application Files
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 3 Here is a list of the applications and their corresponding application executables: Main Application Files BADGEX.EXE Badge Excluder Utility BELL.EXE Bell Ringing Setup Wizard BT32SMGR.EXE Database Service** BTENG32M.EXE Database Manager** DIALIN.EX...
Page 10 - Mount the Clock; Find a suitable location where:; Wall Mount - To install the back box
4 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide C H A P T E R 2 Mount the Clock Find a suitable location where: Temperature stays within 32 ° -110 ° F Humidity remains below 95% No excessive vibrations are present An electrical outlet is within 4 feet Note: Exposure to outdoor conditions,...
Page 11 - Note about the PC400TX; It is recommended that the PC400TX be plugged into a switch.
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 5 Note: The PC400 back box is designed to align with mounting holes if you are replacing a PC2000, PC1000 or PC100 terminal. ♦ Drill the 3 holes noted using a 5/16” drill bit. ♦ Insert a wall anchor (not included) in each hole and tap with a hammer un...
Page 12 - Desktop Mount - To install the back box; Turn the key and lock the clock in place.
6 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide Desktop Mount - To install the back box ♦ Locate a flat surface. Make sure you can plug the terminal into a 110VAC wall outlet (220VAC in Europe and other areas), which should be no farther than 4 feet from the terminal. ♦ Remove one of the back box...
Page 13 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 7; Connect the Communication Cables; See Appendix A for the RS232 cable diagram; To make an RS232 connection; Run your RS-232 cable from the back of the computer to the clock.
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 7 C H A P T E R 3 Connect the Communication Cables RS-232 Connections You can connect one clock to the host computer with an RS-232 connection. This is a basic connection using an RS232 serial cable. See Appendix A for the RS232 cable diagram To make ...
Page 14 - To make an RS485 connection; See Appendix A for the RS485 Network diagram
8 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide RS-485 Connections An RS-485 connection can attach up to 31 clocks to the computer, using a SWIFT-485+ converter that you can purchase from Lathem. You can wire the clocks directly to the converter (star configuration) or wire them to RS485 Terminal...
Page 15 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 9; analog; devices and you should not; To make a Modem connection; Connect a standard phone line to a nearby analog phone jack.
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 9 Modem Connections (optional) A PC400 with the modem module allows your computer to call the PC400 or the PC400 can call the computer and communicate through the telephone line as if directly connected. It is recommended that remote terminals be conn...
Page 16 - To make a TCP/IP connection; Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the network switch.
10 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide PC400TX TCP/IP Connections (optional) For Ethernet communications, CAT 4 or 5 unshielded twisted pair high-speed data communication cable is recommended. A standard Ethernet cable should be used, unlock and remove the terminal from the mounting bra...
Page 17 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 11; Bell Relay Connections; note; Maximum of 4 Bells / Horns
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 11 Bell Relay Connections With the bell relay, you can program when bells or other devices will ring using the Bell Wizard in your Terminal Manager software. You should have a qualified/certified electrician connect your signaling devices to ensure pr...
Page 18 - Setup the Clock; Starting the Terminal Setup Mode; To power up the clock
12 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide C H A P T E R 4 Setup the Clock You must power up and configure each clock when you install it. You can do this through the terminal setup mode. Note: The set up of the PC400 and PC400TX are the same. Starting the Terminal Setup Mode The terminal m...
Page 19 - Terminal Setup Mode; To start the Terminal Setup Mode
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 13 Note: The first time the PC400/PC400TX is powered up it will go into the Terminal Setup Mode automatically. Terminal Setup Mode Use the terminal setup mode to set the time, date, baud rate and terminal ID # for the terminal. *NOTE* You can exit the...
Page 20 - PIN Entry SetupMode; Enable
14 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide PIN Entry SetupMode The PIN Entry Setup Mode allows you to enable or disable PIN entry from the keypad. PIN entry enables your employees to key in their badge number when punching instead of swiping their badge. With PIN entry enabled employees can...
Page 21 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 15; Using the Clock; To punch using a badge
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 15 C H A P T E R 5 Using the Clock At the PC400/PC400TX series clocks, employees can punch in and out, transfer, enter amounts, view messages and punch information. They can do this by swiping their badge or by using the PIN entry feature. PIN entry a...
Page 23 - To see the Terminal Status; Supervisor Mode; Schedule Override
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 17 To see the Terminal Status ♦ Press Terminal Status ♦ The status screen displays Supervisor Mode Two supervisor modes are available for your PC400/PC400TX. You can override a lockout schedule and manually close the bell relay. Schedule Override With...
Page 25 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 19; P P E N D I X; Wiring Diagrams
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 19 A P P E N D I X A Wiring Diagrams RS-232 to Host DB9/RJ45 ADAPTOR
Page 26 - Multi Drop Network using the SWIFT485+
20 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide RS-485 Network Multi Drop Network using the SWIFT485+ PC400 Terminal Block PC400 Terminal Block PC400 Terminal Block Note: When replacing a PC2000 RS485 terminal with a PC400, you can connect the PC400 terminal using the existing J-Kit. Simply plug...
Page 27 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 21; PC400 Terminal Block Diagram
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 21 A P P E N D I X B PC400 Terminal Block Diagram Modem/ 10BaseT Connection RS232 / RS485 Connection Power Connector Common Normally Open Normally Closed Bell Relay Screw Terminals ( - ) (+) RS485 Screw Terminals Bell Relay Fuse (1amp slow blow)
Page 28 - Installing a Modem Module in the PC400; Remove the PayClock 400 Terminal from the Back Box; install the modem cover plate.; Setup the Terminal; From the PayClock software update the terminal.
22 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide A P P E N D I X C Installing a Modem Module in the PC400 ¾ Remove the PayClock 400 Terminal from the Back Box 1. Unlock and remove the terminal from the back box. Place the terminal on a comfortable workspace. 2. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove...
Page 29 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 23; Circuit Board Assembly
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 23 Figure 9 Position the modem module so Pin-1 will be inserted into the bottom socket on the lower right hand corner of the CPU board. PC400 Modem Circuit Board Assembly Pin - 1 Figure 10 Internal Cover Plate Cover Plate
Page 30 - Installing a TCP/IP 10Base T Module in the PC400
24 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide A P P E N D I X D Installing a TCP/IP 10Base T Module in the PC400 ¾ Remove the PayClock 400 Terminal from the Back Box 1. Unlock and remove the terminal from the back box. Place the terminal on a comfortable workspace. 2. Using a Philips screwdriv...
Page 31 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 25
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 25 Figure 11
Page 32 - Replacement Instructions
26 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide A P P E N D I X E Replacing an Existing PayClock 2000 or PC100 The PC400 has been designed to easily replace other PayClock terminals in the field. The PC400 back box allows you use the existing mounting holes from your current terminal. Follow the...
Page 33 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 27; using the adaptor kit part # VIE2787
PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide - 27 Figure 12 Replacing a RS-232 PC2000 with a RS-232 PC400 using the adaptor kit part # VIE2787 Replacing PC2000 or PC100R terminals with PC400’s in a RS-485 network
Page 34 - Troubleshoot the Clock; Problem
28 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide A P P E N D I X F Troubleshoot the Clock Problem : Terminal does not power up and the display does not appear. Reason : Your power is not connected Solution: Make sure that the power pack is plugged into a live AC outlet. Make sure that the other e...
Page 36 - Limited One-Year Limited Warranty
30 - PC400 Terminal Installation & User’s Guide 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. T...
Page 37 - Index
Index B Bell Relay Connections, 11 C Connect the Communication Cables, 7 F Features and Specifications, 1 H Help Support Agreements, 3 I Installing a Modem Module in the PC400, 22, 24, 26 M Manual Bell Ring, 18 Modem Connections (optional), 9, 10 Mount the Clock, 4 P PC400 Terminal Block Diagram, 21...
