Lathem PC400, PC3500, PC2000, PC100-R, PC100 User Manual

PC100 Terminal

Installation &

User’s Guide

PayClock, Lathem and the Lathem logo are registered trademarks of Lathem Time Corporation. Other product names mentioned in
this manual may be trademarks of their r e spective companies and are hereby acknowledged.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE: 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. T his equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructional 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.

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A FCC limits

Limited One-Year Limited Warranty

Lathem warrants the hardware products described in this guide against defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from date of original purchase from Lathem or from an authorized Lathem reseller. The conditions
of this warranty and the extent of the responsibility of Lathem Time Corporation (“Lathem”) under this warranty are
listed below.

1. This warranty will become void when service performed by anyone other than an approved Lathem warranty

service dealer results in damage to the product.

2. This warranty does not apply to any product which has been subject to abuse, neglect, or accident, or which has

had the serial number altered or removed, or which has been connected, installed, adjusted, or repaired other
than in accordance with instructions furnished by Lathem.

3. This warranty does not cover dealer labor cost for removing and reinstalling the machine for repair, or any

expendable parts that are readily replaced due to normal use.

4. The sole responsibility of Lathem under this warranty shall be limited to repair of this product, or replacement

thereof, at the sole discretion of Lathem.

5. If it becomes necessary to send the product or any defective part to Lathem or any authorized service dealer,

the product must be shipped in its original carton or equivalent, fully insured with shipping charges prepaid.
Lathem will not assume any responsibility for any loss or damage incurred in shipping.

6. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Except only the limited express warranty

set forth above, the products are sold with no expressed or implied warranties of any kind, and the implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed. No
warranties are given with respect to products purchased other than from Lathem or an authorized Lathem
reseller and any such products are purchased "as is, with all faults." In no event will Lathem be liable for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the delivery,
use or inability to use, or performance of this product. In the event any limited remedy given herein shall be
deemed to have failed of its essential purpose, Lathem's maximum liability shall be to refund the purchase price
upon return of the product.

7. Proof of date of purchase from Lathem or an authorized Lathem reseller is required for warranty service on this

product.

8. This Warranty grants specific legal rights. Additional legal rights, which may vary by locale, may also apply.

9. Should any difficulties arise with the performance of this product during warranty, or with any Lathem

authorized service centers, contact Lathem Time at the address below.

Lathem Time

200 Selig Drive, SW, Atlanta, GA 30336

404-691-0405

www.lathem.com

Copyright © 2003 Lathem Time Corporation. All rights reserved.

Document number: USG0038C

08-04-2006

Contents

Welcome 1
Mounting the PC100 2
Connecting to the Computer 4

Connecting the PayClock via RS-232 .....................................................................................................4

Connecting Terminals via RS-485........................................................................................................... 4

Connecting Terminals via RS-485 (Star Configuration).........................................................................5

Connecting Terminals via RS-485 (Multi-Drop Configuration)............................................................. 6

Using the PC100 7

Special Badges......................................................................................................................................... 7

Badge #251 – View Clock Status......................................................................................................7

Badge #253 – Set Baud Rate............................................................................................................ 8

Badge #254 – Setup Terminal ID..................................................................................................... 8

Specifications...........................................................................................................................................9

Cable Wiring Diagrams 10

RS-232 (Computer to PC100) ...............................................................................................................10

RS-485 Multi-Drop................................................................................................................................ 11

Junction Box to Terminal ......................................................................................................................12

Troubleshooting 13

PC100.................................................................................................................................................... 13

CHAPTER 1

Welcome

Reliability, functionality and ease of use are trademarks of the PayClock terminal.
With the PC100 terminal, employees use their plastic ID badges to punch in and out –
it’s that simple. Using Lathem software and your computer, the PayClock terminal is
the perfect solution for businesses that want to track employee time and automate
payroll.

The PC100 terminal package includes the following:

• PC100 Terminal

• AC Wall Adapter – 115 VAC 60 HZ

• Mounting Bracket

• 3 Mounting Screws and Anchors

2 Keys

PC100 Terminal User’s Guide

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