Acroprint ATR9800 - Manual (Page 24)

ATR9800 User Guide
22 Clocks
Clocks
Polling
Punch information is received from the time clock via a process called polling. Polling is a
manual process that must be performed by the user. Reports in the system are only accurate to
the last polling. For example, if you poll the clock after the 8:00 am shift clocks in and then
decide to run a report after lunch, the report will only reflect punch information up until the
8:00 am polling. You must poll the clock again for the system to retrieve the punches acquired
since 8:00 am.
Depending on the modules included with your software, your clock screen may appear
different than below.
Go to Clocks\Poll Clocks to poll clocks. Enter the clock ID of the clock to be polled. To poll
all clocks, clear the ID textbox and press enter. “All” will appear to the right of the box
indicating all clocks will be polled.
During the polling process you will be given the choice to:
Set Clocks Date & Time: The clock's date and time can be set either at the clock with the
configuration badge or through the software. If time is set during polling, the clock time
will be only as accurate as your PC time. You are not required to set the time each time
you poll.
Program Clocks: Programming clocks loads information about each clock stored in the
clock file and the clock configuration file. Programming of clocks is normally
accomplished during installation and they should not require reprogramming. If you feel
you should program your clocks, please refer to your dealer or support provider.
Clear Clocks Transactions: Checking this item will prompt the clock to delete all stored
transactions. During polling a copy of all transactions is copied into the software. The
Acroprint Data Collection terminal will store approximately 5000 to 7000 transactions
depending on the configuration and loaded modules. It is not required to clear all
transactions during each polling.
* Should the message “ Clock Memory Full” appear on the terminal display, poll clock
and check “Clear Clocks Transaction” to clear memory space. *