InfiniSource ETC 100, Hardware Manual

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TimeForce II Hardware Guide 19
ETC 100 Model Clock
Serial Clocks
Infinisource recommends that you test communication with your time
clock before installing the clock to its permanent location. If you pur-
chased a 20-ft. cable, use it for the communications test. Otherwise, test
communications with the 6-ft. test cable that was included with your
purchase.
Testing Time Clock Communications
1. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the time clock and plug it
into the closest available (110 - 120 VAC) outlet.
2. Connect the RJ-11 connector of the cable into the port labeled
“Phone/Computer/Daisy” on the bottom of the time clock.
3. Connect the RS-232 end of the cable (the 9-pin connector) into an
available serial port on your computer.
4. Open the ClockLink utility.
5. In the “TimeClocks” section on the left-hand side of the screen,
select the desired clock from the tree-directory. Click on the “Con-
nect” link located directly to the right of the “TimeClocks” header.
Note: Before ClockLink can connect to a time clock, you must first
create a time clock profile in the TimeForce system. See “Creating
a Time Clock Profile” on page 17.
6. Once communication has been established with your time clock,
the right-hand section of the screen opens.
If the time clock successfully connects, you can now install the time
clock to its permanent location. If the clock does not connect, refer to
“Clock Communication Troubleshooting” on page 169 of this guide.
Installing the Local ETC Time Clock
The clock should be placed in a convenient location where employees
typically enter and exit the work area.
1. Attach the time clock to the wall with the provided mounting
screws.
2. Connect the power cord to the bottom of the time clock and plug it
into the closest available electrical (110-120 VAC) outlet.