Amano PIX-200 Operation Manual
PIX-200
Atomic Time Clock
Operation Manual
Proprietary Notice
This document contains proprietary information and such information may not
be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission from Amano
Cincinnati, Inc. 140 Harrison Ave., Roseland, New Jersey 07068.
Amano Cincinnati, Inc. reserves the right to make equipment changes and
improvements, which may not be reflected in this document. Portions of this
document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware
version, if applicable.
To ensure safe use of this time recorder/stamp, be sure to thoroughly read this
manual in its entirety before any attempt is made to operate the equipment.
After you have finished reading this manual, be sure to store it in a safe place
for future reference.
Thank You….
For purchasing another fine product from Amano Cincinnati, Inc.
For Safe and proper operation, please carefully read the
manual before using the time clock and save it for reference.
Warranty Notice
Any claim for warranty, express or implied, due to the clocks failure to properly
receive the radio signal because of interference, whatever may be the source
of this interference, are hereby expressly excluded.
The PIX-200 has the atomic clock (radio-controlled clock) feature which
displays the current time precisely by automatically receiving time code
signals on long wave radio from the transmitting station. The unit receives the
time code signal via its built-in antenna system.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Table of Contents
GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION….. .................... 1-3
Chapter 1: Overview ....................................................... 1-5
Specifications .................................................................................. 1-5
Names and Functions of Parts ........................................................ 1-6
LCD Display .................................................................................... 1-7
Description of Controls (function buttons) ....................................... 1-7
Print Position Adjustment (Slide Lever) ........................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Getting Started ............................................. 2-1
Removing the Cover & Packing Material ........................................ 2-1
Mounting ......................................................................................... 2-1
Wall Mounting ................................................................................. 2-2
Desktop Mounting ........................................................................... 2-3
Performing a Test Print ................................................................... 2-3
Chapter 3: Program Mode .............................................. 3-1
Setting the Time (If the Time Displayed is Incorrect) ...................... 3-1
Easy Way to Set the Time ............................................................... 3-2
Setting the Date (If the Date Displayed is Incorrect) ....................... 3-2
Setting the Date Format .................................................................. 3-3
Date Format Table .......................................................................... 3-4
Setting the Layout for Customized Comments ................................ 3-7
Test Printing for Customized Comments ........................................ 3-8
Changing the Print Position ............................................................. 3-9
Setting the Print Pattern .................................................................. 3-9
Setting the Printing Length ............................................................ 3-12
Setting the Printing Activation/Detecting Sensor ........................... 3-13
Setting the Number ....................................................................... 3-14
Setting the Initial Number and Auto Reset .................................... 3-15
Setting the Repeat Times of a Number ......................................... 3-16
Setting for Daylight Saving Time (DST) ........................................ 3-17
Displaying Settings: Programming Password and Time ............... 3-18
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Chapter 4: Atomic Clock Feature .................................. 4-1
Automatic Reception ....................................................................... 4-1
Setting the Atomic Clock (Germany, UK and others) ..................... 4-3
Setting the Time Zone (US only) ..................................................... 4-4
PIX-200 Atomic Clock/Time Code Signal ........................................ 4-5
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............. 5-1
Ribbon Cartridge Replacement ....................................................... 5-1
Cleaning .......................................................................................... 5-1
Error Codes ..................................................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6: Appendix ....................................................... 6-1
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GUIDELINES FOR SAFE OPERATION…..
To ensure safe operation, please carefully read the following warnings and cautions
prior to using the PIX 200 Electronic time recorder/stamp.
Warning
！
Do not disassemble the unit. There is a high voltage present inside,
possibly leading to an
Do not modify the unit. Modifications may cause a fire and/or electric
shock.
If any anomaly occurs, for example, heat or smoke is generated or an odor
is emitted, unplug the unit immediately and contact your dealer for
servicing. There is a danger that further use may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Do not use any voltage of the power source other than designated.
Do not share a single outlet with another plug. These may lead to fire or
shock hazards.
Do not damage, break, or modify the power cord. Do not put a heavy
object on, pull, or
cord, possibly resulting in a fire or electric shock.
If foreign matter should get in the unit (including a piece of metal, water, or
liquid), disconnect the plug from the outlet immediately and contact your
dealer for servicing. There is a danger that further use may cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not plug or unplug the unit with a wet hand. You may get an electric
shock.
electric shock.
forcefully bend the cord, either. These may damage the
Caution
！
Do not place the unit on an uneven or tilted surface. This may result in
injuries due to the unit dropping or falling off.
Do not put a water-filled container or a metal object on top of the unit. If
water is spilled or the metallic object slips inside, a fire or shock hazard may
occur.
Do not install the unit in a humid or dusty environment. It may cause a fire
or electric shock.
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Do not place the unit near kitchen counter or humidifier. Oil, smoke, or
steam generating from them may cause fire or shock hazards.
Do not yank the power cord to disconnect from the outlet. Hold the plug
with your hand to do so, or the cord may be damaged, possibly leading to a
fire or electric shock.
Remove the line cord plug from the outlet before transferring the unit, or it
may damage the cord, possibly leading to a fire or electric shock.
Be careful not to contact the print head, as you may get hurt or burned.
Make sure to insert the power plug as far as it will go. Improper insertion
of the plug may
develop fire or shock hazards.
Do not insert or drop any other time card than specified into the slot. Such
misuse may cause a fire or electric shock.
If the unit should be dropped or the case is broken, unplug the unit and
contact your dealer for servicing. Further use may lead to a fire or shock
hazard.
Relation to the Health and the Environment
The plastic currently used for the outer enclosure of this apparatus does not contain the
halogen substance.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Before attempting to use the Amano PIX-200 time recorder/stamp, please
carefully review Chapter 1: “Overview”, and Chapter 2: “Getting Started”. This
chapter of the manual covers the specifications, accessories, names and
functions of parts, LCD Display, description of controls, and print position
adjustment.
Specifications
Power Requirements:
• Power Supply:
• Power Consumption:
• Battery:
Ambient Temperature:
Ambient Humidity:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Environment:
Accessories
The following accessories are provided with the Amano PIX-200. After
unpacking, please ensure that all of the following items are provided:
PIX-200 (1 unit)
• Please note that specifications, appearance, and/or description are
subject to change without notice due to product enhancements.
• This manual has been carefully prepared, but Amano assumes no liability
for errors and/or omissions. If you should find any errors or unclear
information, please contact your Amano dealer.
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DC 15V
1.2A
Optional Lithium Battery for full power reserve
in case of power failure.
14°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45°C)
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) if using NiMH
battery option
10% to 90% (non-condensing)
6-1/4"(159 mm) Wide X 6-1/2”(165 mm) High X
6-3/4"(171 mm) Deep.
Approximately 4.85 lbs. (2.2 kg)
Indoor use only; dust-free environment. Keep
out of direct sunlight.
Operation
Manual
This operation
manual (1 copy)
Keys (one pair, 2
keys)
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Names and Functions of Parts
The following describes the names and functions of various parts of the PIX-
200.
External View
AC Power
Internal View
LCD Display
Adapte
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LCD
Display
(-) Button
Print
n
Button
(E) Button
Key
Back Plate
Print Window
(+1 Hour Button)
(+1 Min. Button)
Display Label
Ribbon Cartrid
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Pa
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Component
Name
AC Adapter Provides clock power.
Keys Used to lock and unlock clock cover.
Back Plate Used to mount the unit to a wall when wall mounting is desired.
LCD Display Used to display information in the front window, i.e., Time & Date.
Print Button Press this button to print in “manual” mode, or when setting the printing
Print Window Large window to assist in accurate printing position.
Buttons 5 control buttons located on top of unit under the cover.
Ribbon Cartridge Easy-to-replace ribbon cartridge.
Clear LED Illuminates the printing position to increase visibility.
Paper Sensor Sensors, which detect the paper position to automatically print.
1-6
Function
activation.
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LCD Display
The LCD display contains an ink capacity gauge. This gauge indicates the
amount of ink remaining in the ribbon cartridge using four bar segments, from
E (Empty) to F (Full).
The PIX-200 calculates the remaining ink capacity of the ribbon cartridge from
the number of imprints made. As the ink capacity decreases, the bars in the
gauge will disappear. When the ribbon reaches below 25% capacity, the word
“INK” and “E” will blink until the ribbon is replaced and the ink counter is reset.
(Refer to page 5-1 for Ribbon Cartridge Replacement and Ink counter reset).
The following drawing illustrates the PIX-200 LCD display contents.
Ribbon Cartridge
Ink Ca
acit
Day of the week / Program Indicato
Program Indicator
Date (Year, Month, Date) / Number /
Repeat Times
tomic Time
nchronization Indicator
S
M/PM Indicator
Time (Hour:Minute:Second)
/Programming
Description of Controls (function buttons)
Normally, the Display Window shows the date and time. When you use the
Quick Set or Program Mode to change the settings of the PIX-200, the
instructions to change the clock are shown in this window.
The 5 function buttons underneath the cover are used to navigate through the
Quick Set and Program Mode to change the clock’s settings.
• The (-) button is used to change the information on the display by
decrementing the set value or moving the “▲” to the left.
• The (+) button is used to change the information on the display by
incrementing the set value or moving the “▲” to the right.
• The E button is used to accept the information shown on the display and
save it in memory.
• The +1 HOUR button advances the hour in the display by increments of 1.
• The +1MIN. button advances the minutes in the display by increments of
1.
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Print Position Adjustment (Slide Lever)
The print position from the paper
edge is adjustable by pressing and
Bottom View
sliding the print position adjuster
(slide lever) located on the right
outside bottom of the PIX-200 unit
as illustrated in the diagram.
The slide lever can be adjusted
using the latching mechanism which
can move a total of 17 increments
with each increment = 1.5mm (for a
total movement = 25.5mm). This
Print Position
Ad
uster
adjuster will move the paperdetecting sensor forward or
backward to change the margin from
the paper edge to the print as illustrated in the following diagram.
The minimum distance from the form edge to print is approximately 0.5mm -
2.0mm. This is achieved when you slide the slide lever to the front of the
machine. The maximum distance from form edge to print is approximately
+25.5mm. This is achieved when you slide the slide lever to the back of the
machine.
Slide Lever Print Position Adjuster
all the way forward
Minimum Distance
Slide Lever Print Position Adjuster
all the way backward
1-8
Maximum
Distance
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Before using the Amano PIX-200 time recorder/stamp, please carefully review
this chapter of the manual, which covers removing cover and packing material,
mounting, and performing a test print.
Removing the Cover & Packing Material
You must remove the packaging spacers from the printer block and the Printer
Carriage before attempting to use your PIX-200.
Step 1. Insert the key provided and turn the key counter clockwise to unlock
the cover.
Step 2. Lift the cover to remove.
Step 3. Remove the spacers between the Ribbon Cartridge and the Printer
Carriage.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Mounting
Spacer
Spacer
When choosing a mounting location for your PIX-200, you should consider the
following:
• The mounting surface or hardware must be capable of supporting the unit’s
weight, 2.2 kg (4.85 lbs).
• The area must be within the specified operating temperature range:
14°F~113°F (-10°C~45°C), 10% ~90% relative humidity.
• The unit should be in close proximity to a power source or wall outlet.
• The following conditions should not exist:
• The unit should be mounted in a place able to receive radio signals for
atomic clock signal reception (see page 4-2, for more details).
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Wall Mounting
To wall mount perform the following:
1. Remove the cover, and remove the
back plate by pressing on the tab
located on the bottom of the unit
towards the rear, and rotating the
bottom of the plate away from the
clock.
2. Using the back plate as a template,
mark the lower mounting hole on the
wall.
3. Mount the plate using a #10 wood
screw (or equivalent).
4. Level the back plate and mark the
location of the two upper mounting
holes. Secure to the wall using #10
wood screws (or equivalent).
5. Feed the cable of the AC power
adapter through one of the holes in the
back plate.
6. Align the clock with the two upper tabs
on the back plate. Tilt the back of the
clock upwards to fully insert the back
plate tabs into the clock. Be careful not
to pinch the power cord with the
bracket.
7. Once the tabs are inserted, tilt the clock
back down and push it against the wall.
The tabs will snap into place.
8. Replace the cover and lock it in place
with keys provided.
Note: Wall mounting should only be performed by authorized Amano dealers.
If the PIX-200 is improperly mounted, it could fall, resulting in damage to
the unit or personal injury. When mounting the PIX-200 on a concrete
wall, or other special wall material, special screws may be required.
Note: The display LED will not light up until the cover has been put back on.
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Desktop Mounting
The PIX-200 should be placed on a level surface with adequate ventilation.
Performing a Test Print
To test print perform the following:
1. Make sure the AC adapter for the
PIX-200 is plugged in.
2. The LED should light up and illuminate
the printing position.
3. Insert a piece of paper or time card along
the guide into the PIX-200. The clock will
automatically print YEAR, MONTH,
DATE and TIME with AM or PM.
IMPRINT SAMPLE:
4. If the imprint format is satisfactory, the
PIX-200 is ready for use.
Print Guide
(metal plate)
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Chapter 3: Program Mode
Make sure the AC power adapter is plugged in and connected to the PIX-200
before making changes to the clock settings. Unlock and remove the cover.
Locate the (-), (+), E,+1 HOUR, and +1 MIN. buttons on top of the clock.
Note: Replacing the cover during any step of programming will return the
clock to normal date and time display.
Setting the Time (If the Time Displayed is Incorrect)
The illustrations on the right show samples of the displays. The shaded area
means that the symbols, numbers or characters are blinking.
To set the correct time perform the following:
1. Unlock and remove the cover.
2. Press the (+) and (E) buttons on the top of
the unit at the same time, holding down for 2
seconds until Set UP Pro9 appears on the
display. The “▲” on the top of the display
will be blinking.
3. Press the (-) or (+) buttons to position the
“▲” under MON.
4. Press the (E) button once to display the time
and the Hour display will be blinking. While
the Hour display is blinking, adjust time to
the desired hours using the (-) or (+) buttons.
Once you have the correct hour, press the
(E) button to confirm and move to the
minute.
5. While the Minute display is blinking, adjust
the minutes using the (-) or (+) buttons to
obtain the desired minutes. Once you have
the correct minute, press the (E) button to
confirm and move to the seconds. The
seconds will start from “00” at the time you
press the (E) button. However, if you did not
change the minute, the seconds will not change.
6. The display will return to the clock display.
If you need to return to the “set up program”
[Set UP Pro9], press the (E) button again.
Replace the cover and the display will
automatically return to normal date and time
display.
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
▲ △ △ △ △ △ △
８ＳＥｔ ８ＵＰ８
８Ｐ ｒｏ ９８
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
▲ △ △ △ △ △ △
８８８８
８８８８
０７:５４:００
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
▲ △ △ △ △ △ △
８８８８ ８８８８
０８:５３:００
Blinking
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