Acroprint BP125 User Instructions

Battery Powered Clock User Instructions

Acroprint Model 125 Time Clocks

Thank you for purchasing the Acroprint Battery Powered
Time Recorder.

This instruction sheet details the following Acroprint
Battery Powered Recorders:

1. BP125-6 For use with four (4) standard “D” cell

Alkaline batteries (batteries not
included).

2.

BP125-R6 For use with four (4) Rechargeable 1.5

Volt DC Batteries. Equipped with built­in Trickle Battery Charger. Recorder will
operate for several days without AC
power after charging. The batteries
should last 4 to 5 years. For use with
110 Volt or 220 Volt AC power (select
desired voltage when ordering).

3. BP125-12 For use in a Motor Vehicle with 12 Volt

DC Battery or for use in extremely cold
climates with a 12 Volt DC Lead Acid
battery (battery not included).

General Instructions

Instructions for removing the case cover, setting the
recorder, changing the ribbon and general maintenance,
are detailed in the enclosed “General Service
Instructions”.

BP125-6: 6-Volt Battery Powered Time Clock

The Battery Powered Acroprint Recorder is designed to
operate on four (4) 1.5 VDC “D” cell batteries. Acroprint
recommends the use of Alkaline Batteries, which will
provide several months of reliable operation.

(4) 1.25v D-Size
Alkaline Batteries

125 Battery Powered (6V DC)

Acroprint Time Recorder Company, 5640 Departure Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

PHONE [phone] IN USA 800-334-7190 FAX [phone]

Installing Batteries

To install the batteries:

• Remove the two (2) Butterfly Nuts at the top of
the Frame and pivot the clock mechanism
forward on the Pivot Screws (See Figure 1).

• The Battery Holder is mounted on the inside of
the back case. The top battery is installed with
the positive terminal on the left, as indicated on
the battery holder. The positive terminal on the
other three batteries will alternate as shown on
the battery holder.

• The recorder will advance one (1) minute within
sixty (60) seconds.

Note: If two batteries are improperly installed, the light
on the circuit board will glow RED (See Figure 2).

Weak Battery Warning

When the batteries become discharged the recorder will
beep. Acroprint recommends the batteries be replaced
within (5) days of hearing the beeping or the recorder
may lose time or stop altogether.

Butterfly Nut

Pivot Screw

Figure 1

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Battery Powered Clock User Instructions

Acroprint Model 125 Time Clocks

Connector

Figure 2

BP125-R6: 6-Volt Rechargeable Time Clock

BP125-R6 Recorder includes four (4) rechargeable
batteries.

IMPORTANT: Before setting the recorder, plug the
machine in for at least 15 minutes to allow the batteries
to charge to operating voltage.

(4) 1.25v D-Size

Rechargeable Batteries

Improper Battery

Insertion Indicator

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BP125-12: 12-Volt Battery Powered Time Clock

BP125-12 Installation:

• Connect a “ring” terminal to one end of each
wire and a “Y” terminal to the other end.

• Locate the six (6) position terminal block
mounted to the time recorder’s back case.

• Connect one “Y” terminal to terminal No. 1 of the
terminal block and the other end to ground.

• Connect the other “Y” terminal to terminal No. 2
of the terminal block and the other end to the
positive battery post.

Note: The wires can be run through the firewall of a
vehicle using an existing opening for air conditioning or
heater hoses. If necessary, you may drill a hole in the
firewall at a place where there are no obstructions under
the hood. The unit can be professionally installed by a
garage specializing in automobile electrical services.

12v DC
Battery

125 Battery Powered (12V DC)

The BP125-12 Recorder is designed to operate from a
12 Volt DC automobile battery. Acroprint recommends
the recorder be connected directly to the Battery to
insure a constant power supply.

Supplied are two (2) “ring” terminals for the battery
connection and two (2) “Y” terminals for connection to
the recorder terminal block.
You will need two (2) wires cut to the proper length for
your application. Acroprint recommends No. 20 gauge
stranded copper wire for this application.

Acroprint Time Recorder Company, 5640 Departure Drive, Raleigh, NC 27616

PHONE [phone] IN USA 800-334-7190 FAX [phone]

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