Chapter 2: Installation

15.Insert and tighten the two (2) top plate side retaining screws (one on each side).

16.Replace the upper cover of the Auto-Sync Time Clock (see Figure 2-2).

17.Connect the clock Ethernet cable to a network connection (AC power no longer required when equipped with the PoE option).

NOTE: After installing the PoE with FPR and connecting the unit to a network connection for the first time, the PoE may require up to 24 hours to fully charge the battery pack, but the unit can be immediately used. You must keep the clock plugged into the network during normal operation to maintain a continuous charge. The power reserve battery is designed to provide additional power for printing during normal operation.

NOTE: For units with the PoE/FPR option, disconnect the FPR battery pack cable connector if the Auto-Sync Time Clock will not be plugged into a PoE terminal for an extended amount of time. Leaving the battery pack connected without charging for a long time could promote battery harm and damage to the clock.

NOTE: For units with the PoE/FPR option, leaving the Auto-Sync Time Clock unplugged from a PoE terminal or without power for more than 24 hours may create a problem with the clock starting up (you will see “low bat” briefly appear in the display). In this instance, the clock should be started with the battery pack cable disconnected and the clock plugged into a PoE terminal. Wait until the clock starts up, or displays the time, then the battery pack cable can be reconnected and it will charge. During this time, it is recommended to wait for 24 hours before printing.

2.7.Normal Startup Sequence

During power up, the clock will flash “boot”, then sequentially display the IP address twice, and complete the startup sequence with a display of the time (Hours:Minutes:Seconds) with a flashing colon. IMPORTANT - if the clock cannot make a network connection it will flash 0.0.0.0 for the IP Address. If this happens please verify that the clock is connected to the network!

Normally, within a minute or two after the clock has been connected to a network and plugged in, the clock will connect to a time server and perform a Startup Time Sync. The correct time will appear in the display after a successful time sync. If the clock CANNOT perform a successful STARTUP SYNC, six day indicators (cursors) will flash, while the day indicator associated with the current day of the week will not flash.

Figure 2-15. Startup Display Sequence.

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ASTC3000, ASTCBK, ASTCKEY, ASTCRCG, ASTCPOEK specifications

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