Lathem 1500E User Manual

Lathem Time Corporation

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 or her own expense.

Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED THE CLASS A LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMISSIONS
FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS OF THE
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS.

LE PRÉSENT APPAREIL NUMÉRIQUE N'ÉMET PAS DE BRUITS RADIOÉLECTRIQUES DÉPASSANT LES
LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX APPAREILS NUMÉRIQUES DE CLASSE A PRESCRITES DANS LE
RÈGLEMENT SUR LE BROUILLAGE RADIOÉLECTRIQUE ÉDICTÉ PAR LE MINISTÈRE DES
COMMUNICATIONS DU CANADA.

The details of this User's Manual are subject to change even without previous notification.
This User's Manual has been prepared with the utmost care to cover all aspects of the time
clock's use.
Be sure to use your time clock after you have fully understood the hardware and software
specifications and limits.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted,
in any form or by any means, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise.

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Lathem Time Corporation

www. lathem. com

[phone]

This User's Manual and its contents are copyrighted by LATHEM
TIME CORP. with all rights reserved.

WARNING

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Thank you for purchasing our time clock.
For safe and proper operation, please carefully read the manual
before using the time clock and save it for reference.

Features:

Quartz time clock
Atomic clock function
Dot matrix printer
Perpetual calendar
Automatic daylight saving time
3-way print activation
Automatic
Semi-automatic
Manual
Prints in 4 languages

12 or 24-hour format
Regular minute, 1/10, 1/100
or 5/100 of an hour
2 or 4-digit year imprint
13 preprogramed comments
Digital LCD display (Date, Hour,
Minute, Day of the week indication)
Adjustable print position
Prints seconds

Caution:

Avoid placing the unit in environments that are:

• humid or dusty.

• exposed to direct sunshine.

• subject to frequent or continuous vibrations.

• outside the temperature range between -5˚C and 45˚C
(+23˚F and 113˚F).

• affected by chemicals or ozone.

Place the time clock close to the wall outlet so that it is easily
accessible to disconnect.

Do not put a heavy object on the clock, or not forcefully press the
cover of the clock. It may cause mechanism trouble and danger
especially when the unit is hung on the wall.

Replace battery with TOSHIBA, part no. CR 2450 TVB only.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Main applications: Payroll/job cost recorder or time stamp

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For questions about the operation of this time clock, or to order
supplies and accessories, please contact Lathem Time at
[phone].

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INTRODUCTION

The Model 1500E

Using the same technology NASA employs to tell time, the Model 1500E wirelessly
synchronizes with the National Institute of Standards and Technology's atomic
clock in Boulder, Colorado. In addition to confirming the time daily, the 1500E
automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time. No wires, no worries, and no more
excuses for being late.

About Your Atomic Clock

In addition to a regular quartz time clock, the Model 1500E contains an antenna
and a microchip. The antenna receives the official time signal from the US
Government's National Institute of Standards and Technology and the microchip
translates the time signal and adjusts the time display to the correct time. The
Model 1500E receives a 60-kilohertz, low frequency AM radio signal from the
WWVB radio station maintained by the National Institute of Standards and
Technology (NIST). The NIST, using its atomic clock, is the official timekeeper for
the US and is located in Boulder, Colorado. The Model 1500E will work anywhere
it can receive the WWVB signal from the NIST. This signal is broadcast to reach
across the continental US and into parts of Canada and Mexico. To learn more
about the NIST time correction technology used in the Model 1500E, you can visit:
www.boulder.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/overview.html

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BEFORE USING THE TIME CLOCK

Accessories

Configuration

Wall-mount holes

(Upper side)

Wall-mount fittings
Screws (2 pcs.)
Template

Ribbon cassette
(installed at the factory)

Key

User's manual

<Back view>

<Cover off>

<Front view>

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30mm

<Print position adjuster>

The print position from the card
edge is adjustable by pressing
and sliding the print position
button on outside bottom.

Cover

Display

Push bar

Key hole

AC adapter

Display

Ribbon cassette

Print head

Control buttons

The print position from the card edge is adjustable by pressing
and sliding the print position button located on the right outside
bottom of the recorder. Maximum distance from edge of form to
print is approximately 1 3/16"(30mm).

PRINT POSITION ON TIME CARD

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QUICK EASY SETUP

NOTICE: Remove the PROTECTION PAD before you plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet.

To setup your time clock, follow next steps:

Step 1

Unlock the key and remove the cover.

Remove the PROTECTION PAD , and
plug the AC adapter into the time clock.

Replace the cover and lock.

Plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet
and insert a card.

Step 2

Step 4

Step 3

AC outlet

AC adapter

Protection Pad

Card

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To enter the program setting mode, you should plug the AC adapter into the AC outlet and
remove the cover. Thereafter press the SELECT button once. Then the clock goes into the
program mode showing the " " on the display positioned at the "TIME".

Function of 3 control buttons

SELECT : You can select the desired program setting mode by pressing this SELECT button.
Selected program setting mode is indicated by the " " mark on the display.

CHANGE : When you press the CHANGE button, you can increment the set value.

SET : You can set the value selected on the display by pressing the SET button. Thereafter you
press this SET button again, you can return the clock to the normal operation mode.

HOW TO PROGRAM THE CLOCK

Program modes

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Control buttons

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RADIO SIGNAL RECEPITION

About Radio Signal Reception

The Model 1500E is programmed to see the WWVB radio signal everyday. Initially
the time recorder will search for a signal immediately after you set the time zone.
Once the clock has initially set, it will search for the signal 9 times per day to
maintain accuracy. The WWVB signal is the strongest early in the morning, when
there is the least amount of interference from other sources.

There are some environments and weather conditions that may influence the
reception of the AM radio signal. Just as with an AM radio, the Model 1500E can
be positioned for optimal reception. For instance, it is best to position the clock
away from metal studs and toward the direction of the tower in Colorado. Since
this time recorder contains a highly accurate quartz timer, it will function with a
very high level of accuracy between signal receptions. The Model 1500E will
operate as normal electronic time recorder without having to receive the signal.
Since it is also operates as a highly accurate (+/- 15 seconds per month) quartz
time clock, it will function properly while outside the reception area or if it can not
receive the WWVB signal.

Verifying the Time

The best way to verify the correct time is to call the NIST at [phone] (long
distance charges may apply). Any other sources, including the time number in
your local phone book, the Internet, cell phones, and Cable TV receivers may be
off by several seconds.

Signal Reception Indicator

FLASHING: Unit is receiving the atomic radio signal.
ON: Unit successfully received the atomic radio signal.
OFF: Unit was unable to receive the radio signal.

(See "Troubleshooting" section.)"

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SETTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT

SETTING THE TIME

It is recommended that during initial installation you manually set the time and date. The
1500E will automatically correct itself when it receives a radio signal from the atomic clock.

Example: Change the time from 10:08 to 10:09.

Press the SELECT button and position
the " " mark at the "TIME".
At that moment, the "Hour" flashes. (The
flashing means it can be changed.)

Change the "Hour".

In case of the example, press the SET
button because the hour is not to be
changed.
At that moment, the flashing changes
from "Hour" to "Minute".

Step 1

TIME

SELECT CHANGE SET

Change the "Minute".

Press the CHANGE button to set at "09",
and then press the SET button.
At that moment, the "Second" starts to
run from "00".

Step 2

TIME

SELECT CHANGE SET

SELECT CHANGE SET

TIME

After you finish setting the time, press
the SET button once again.
Now the time setting has been
completed. Replace the cover and lock.

IMPORTANT: If you do not complete
Step 3, the clock will not print.

Step 3

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Second

Hour

Minute

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SETTING THE DATE

Example: Change the date from October 20, 2005 to October 21, 2005.

Press the SELECT button and position
the " " mark at the "DATE".
At that moment, the "Year" flashes. (The
flashing means it can be changed.)

Change the "Year".

In case of the example, press the SET
button because the year 2005 is not to be
changed.
At that moment, the flashing changes
from "Year" to "Month".

Step 1

DATE

SELECT CHANGE SET

DATE

SELECT CHANGE SET

DATE

SELECT CHANGE SET

DATE

SELECT CHANGE SET

Change the "Month".

In case of the example, press the SET
button because the month is not to be
changed.
At that moment, the flashing changes
from "Month" to "Date".

Step 2

Change the "Date".

Press the CHANGE button to set at "21",
and then press the SET button.

Step 3

After you finish setting the date, press

the SET button once again.
Now the date setting has been completed.
Replace the cover and lock.

IMPORTANT: If you do not complete
Step 4, the clock will not print.

Step 4

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Month

Date

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SETTING THE 12/24 HOUR

Example: Change the hour format to 24 hour.

Press the SELECT button and position
the " " mark at the "HOUR".
At that moment, the flashing digit
indicates "Order Options" of the hour
format. (The flashing means it can be
changed.)

Step 1

HOUR

SELECT CHANGE SET

After you finish setting the 12/ 24 hour,
press the SET button once again.
Now the 12/24 hour setting has been
completed. Replace the cover and lock.

IMPORTANT: If you do not complete
Step 2, the clock will not print.

Step 2

HOUR

SELECT CHANGE SET

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Order Options

12 hour

24 hour

Display

PM 3:00

15:00

In case of the example, press the CHANGE
button to set at "2". And then press the SET
button.

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