AMANO PIX-21 Operation Manual

PIX-221

Electronic Time Recorder

Operation Manual

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SAFETY

Installation, maintenance, etc. of this apparatus should only be performed by a
qualified electrician.

PROPRIETARY NOTICE

This document contains proprietary information and such information may
not be reproduced in whole or in part without the written permission from
Amano Cincinnati, Inc., 140 Harrison Avenue, 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.

We recommend that this document be read in its entirety before any attempt is
made to operate the equipment.

Before You Begin

The Daylight Saving Time date settings have been preset. DO NOT change
the Daylight Saving Time date settings unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii,
parts of Indiana, or any other area that does not use Daylight Saving TIme.

External View

Removing the Cover & Packing Materials

1.

Lift the printer block and remove
the spacer.

2. Insert the key provided and turn
clockwise to open the case. Lift
the cover to remove.

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3. Remove the spacer
between the Ribbon
Cartridge and the Printer
Carriage.

4. Re-install the cover. Your
PIX-21 is ready for use!

Front Panel Description

The RESET Button is located on the
bottom of the clock. It is used with the
CHANGE or ENTER Button to start the
Program mode.

When in the Program mode, press the
PRINT/CHANGE Button to change data
or advance to the next menu selection.

When in the Program mode, press the PRINT/ENTER Button to accept a value
or enter a selection into memory.

When in the Normal mode, the PIX-21 as a default will automatically print when
a time card or piece of paper is inserted. This default can be changed in the
Program mode to require both PRINT buttons to be pressed simultaneously in
order to print.

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LCD Display Window

Print/Change Button

Print/Enter Button

Mounting the Clock

1. Remove the mounting bracket from the clock by pushing forward on the
top tabs “A” and then pushing the tabs down “B” (See below).

2. If you are using the
Mobile Mounting Unit
gooseneck and special
mounting bracket (P/N
AJR-208800), mount
the gooseneck to the
vehicle in the desired
location first. Mount the
special mounting
bracket to the
gooseneck using the
three #M5 acorn nuts
and washers provided.
You may discard the
original PIX mounting
bracket if you wish.

3. If you are not using the Mobile Mounting Unit, securely mount the PIX
mounting bracket on the wall using three #10 wood screws or equivalent.

4. Refer to the illustration below to plug the appropriate power cord into the
bottom rear of the clock.

If you are using the DC power cord, locate the rubber grommet on the
power cord and install the grommet into the notch in the housing. The
power cord will exit the clock through the opening on the bottom. Refer
to page 16 for more information about using the DC power cord.

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Quick Program Mode

These instructions must be followed in the order in which they are given.
The PIX-21 has two programming modes: Normal and Quick. Either mode
may be accessed by simply entering a specific password. To enter the
Normal programming mode, use the password “8088” and follow the
instructions to program all the items. Refer to page 9 to enter the Normal
mode password. For a quick setup of a particular item in the PIX-21, use the
alternate password which correlates to the print style of choice. (See chart on
page 5.) The “Quick” mode shortens the print style setup. Refer to page 6 to
enter the Quick mode.

1. Understanding the Front Panel

2. Plug In the Power Cord and Make a Test Print

Insert a piece of paper or time card into the PIX-21. The clock will
automatically print a 4-digit YEAR, MONTH, DATE, and TIME with AM or PM.

Note: The PIX-21 will automatically adjust for Daylight Saving Time.

If these conditions are unsatisfactory, you must change the program settings.

3. The Reset Button

Press the RESET button to exit the programming mode at any time and
return to the time display.

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LCD Display Window

Print/Change Button

Print/Enter Button

The RESET Button is
located in the right lower
corner on the bottom of
the clock.