Recognition Systems HandPunch 50E, Manual

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Appendix B - Troubleshooting Guide
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• If the display shows TRY AGAIN , you are not verified. You may
have made an error in entering your ID number or in placing your
hand on the platen. Re-enter your ID number and try again, taking
care to follow proper hand placement rules (see page 42).
• If the display shows TIME RESTRICTION , you are not authorized to
punch in at this time. If this seems to be in error, contact your
supervisor about time restrictions.
• After a pre-programmed number of denied attempts, an ID number
will no longer be accepted and the display will appear as follows.
This is called a “lockout.” Before the rejected ID number can be
used again, another employee or a supervisor must successfully
verify at the HandPunch.
• If you enter your ID number, but do not place your hand on the
platen, the HandPunch will time-out in about 25 seconds. You can
immediately end this time-out by pressing the key.
Beeper and LED Status During Verification
The HandPunch’s beeper and LED status display also display hand
verification information. This information is defined in Table 12.
ENTER ID You entered your ID number incorrectly or your access
time is restricted.
Table 11: Display Messages During Verification
Message Definition
ID INVALID
TEMPORARILY
CLEAR
Table 12: Beeper and LED Status During Verification
Operation Beeps LED Meaning
During Keypad
Entry 1 per Keystroke – Keystroke
Accepted