Amano TCX-45 Operation Manual
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1. Press the CHANGE button until the correct date appears then press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the correct month appears then press the ENTER button The display should now be flashing the correct month date and year Press the ENTER button to save Press the PROGRAM button to exit TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 Changing the Print Style di YEAR MONTH DATE 12 Hr MINUTES Penta i Pr93DEC23 8 40pm YEAR MONTH DATE 24 Me MINUTES gt 93DEC23 20 40 YEAR MONTH DATE 24 Hr DECIMAL 1001hs 03DEC23 20 86 gt YEAR MONTH DATE 24 Mr DECIMAL 10th P OSDEC23 20 6 DAY 24 He DECIMAL 1001 TU20 66 2 DIGIT YEAR MONTH DATE 24 He MINUTES SECONDS Prot egneceszeqezes Changing the Print Direction 4 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 Press the PROGRAM button until ACE PI appears Press the CHANGE button until Prnt P4 flashes in the display Press the ENTER button The display will flash the current setting Press the CHANGE button until the desired print style code appears see diagram When the display flashes the correct setting press the ENTER button and press the PROGRAM button to exit dALE 1 Press the PROGRAM button until dACE PI x appears Cloc pe Y 2 Press th2. 45 is able to accurately keep the time using its for signal signal quartz mechanism plus or minus three seconds per week 8 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 Please visit to http tf nist gov stations radioclocks htm for more information about how radio controlled clocks work where they work and what to do when they don t work Disabling or Enabling the Atomic Clock By default the Atomic Clock function is enabled If you wish to disable the atomic clock synchronization or if you wish to re enable synchronization please do the following 1 Press the PROGRAM button until AE Plappears 2 Press the CHANGE button until Bt hr PS flashes in the display Press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until diR9 18 flashes in the display Press the ENTER button 4 Press the CHANGE button until CLr d4 flashes in the display Press the ENTER button 5 Press the CHANGE button until the last cero digit of the code is the number 3 to disable atomic clock or the number 4 pales to enable atomic clock Este o 6 Press ENTER to accept the entry The rs lore display will move to the first digit of the di E code 0 Press ENTER to accept it LEd When the display flashes the correct Y code 03 for disable or 04 for enable rPrko press ENTER Abe 7 Press the PROGRAM button to exit TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836
3. 9 Ribbon Cartridge Replacement Step 1 Insert the clock key required to unlock the cover turn clockwise lift up the cover see figure and remove for ribbon access Locate the ribbon cradle Note You MUST have the key to remove the cover for ribbon replacement The Amano TCX 45 clock pictured to the right shows a typical layout with the ribbon cartridge installed in the cradle Step 2 Pull the two release tabs B upward and B hold with index and middle fingers see 4 figure Step 3 While holding the release tabs in an upward position grasp the tab on the ribbon cassette and pull the ribbon cassette out of the cradle see figure Note If the print mechanism is down a piece of paper could not be inserted press the RESET button to move the carriage up This will make the ribbon installation easier Step 4 Insert a new ribbon and be sure to mount it between the ribbon guide and the printer head as illustrated see figure and arrows 10 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 Step 5 Turn the knob on the cassette clockwise one turn to take up any slack in the ribbon see figure Step 6 Reset the INK indicator E DODO F by pressing the CHANGE and ENTER buttons at the same time Step 7 Stamp a card to check the printing quality and confirm that you have installed the ribbon properly Step 8 Replace the cover locks automatically The TCX 45 ribbon ca
4. AMANO TCX 45 Atomic Time Clock Operation Manual Proprietary Notice This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be reproduced in whole or part without the written permission from Amano Cincinnati Inc 140 Harrison Ave Roseland New Jersey 07068 Amano Cincinnati Inc reserves the right to make equipment changes and improvements which may not be reflected in this document Portions of this document may have been updated to include the latest hardware or firmware version if applicable We recommend that this document be read in its entirety before any attempt is made to operate the equipment Thank You For purchasing another fine product from Amano Cincinnati Inc Important Do not return this clock to the retailer If you have any questions or need assistance please call us toll free at 1 800 253 9836 Need Ribbons Keys and Accessories Visit www amano com time Or call 1 800 253 9836 Warranty Notice Any claim for warranty express or implied due to the clock s failure to properly receive the radio signal because of interference whatever the source of this interference may be are hereby expressly excluded For more information about the WWVB radio signal actual signal coverage in North America visit NIST s website at http tf nist gov stations radioclocks htm For actual signal coverage in North America visit www boulder nist gov timefreq stations wwvbcoverag
5. T modification Press ENTER When the display flashes the correct selection press the ENTER button then the PROGRAM button to save changes and exit the DST function www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 Enabling or Disabling Auto Print SALE 1 Press the PROGRAM button until dACE PI Y appears Loc e 2 Press the CHANGE button until Bchr PS flashes in the display Press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until APr 14 flashes a qu lt Frnba E in the display Press the ENTER button Dehn P Em 4 Press the CHANGE button until the desired code LAND appears on the display then press the Enter T button The Auto Print codes are as follows Pror e y APE Pn Auto Will automatically print a y Pon Print single print when media is OFF int inserted Y Requires you to use the PS on E OFF Manual PRINT button when Print gi printing PS on DO NOT USE 5 Press the PROGRAM button to exit Wall Mounting Placement considerations HEAT SOURCE STRONG DUST CORROSIVE DIRECT SUNLIGHT WATER VIBRATION GAS STEAM AND SALT AND HUMIDITY AND SHOCK DAMAGE 1 Remove the Cover and then remove the Back Plate by pressing the tab on the bottom of the clock as shown in the right hand figure TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 7 2 Using the Back Plate as a template mark the lower mounting hole on the wal
6. X 45 Prt er Error Message Before you begin press the reset button on the bottom of the unit The reset button is located in the back right corner on the bottom of the clock Inside an opening The time must be visible on the display to be able to program the unit 1 Press the PROGRAM button down for 2 seconds then release Your display will read dAtE p1 2 Press the CHANGE button 4 four times Your display will read Othr ps 3 Press the ENTER button once Your display will read Prnt 11 4 Press the CHANGE button 7 seven times Your display will read dIA9 18 5 Press the ENTER button once Your display will read SoFt d1 6 Press the CHANGE button 3 three times Your display will read CLr da 14 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 7 Press the ENTER button once Your display will read 00 The zero on the right should be flashing 8 Press the CHANGE button 2 two times The display will read 02 9 Press the ENTER button once The left zero should now be flashing 10 Press the CHANGE button 3 three times The display will read 32 11 Press the ENTER button 2 two times The display will now read dlA9 18 12 Press the PROGRAM button once to exit from programming The programmable memory in your TCX 45 has now been reset to the factory default Please insert a piece of media to conduct a test print If the error message does not come back
7. e CHANGE button until Dichr PS asta flashes in the display Press the ENTER button Prenta 3 Press the CHANGE button until Prdr13 flashes y in the display Press the ENTER button Dthr es o Prnt Y 4 Press the CHANGE button until the desired LANS print direction r9ht Right Side or LEF t Left 7 5 Side flashes in the display then press the prece ia ENTER button LEFE 5 Press the PROGRAM button to exit TCX 45 Enabling or Disabling Daylight Saving Time automatically change for DST When this setting is set to OFF the B Note when this setting is set to ON the clock s time will clock s time will not change for DST To program the dates for the begin and end DST refer to the Other Options Menu sections below 1 Press the PROGRAM button for two seconds then dite press the CHANGE button until dL SEP3 flashes in y the display n E 2 Press the ENTER button dista On 3 Press the CHANGE button to alternate between ON F7 and OFF OFF 4 When the display flashes the correct setting press the ENTER button 5 When the display flashes dL SE 3 press the PROGRAM button to exit the Program Mode Changing the Begin Date for DST Other Options Menu clock is factory set for correct DST based upon when it was manufactured but any revision to DST begin or end dates may O Note the government standard for DST is subject to change Your require updating the system set DST ca
8. e htm Specifications Power Requirements For Clock Input 16 5 VDC 60Hz 0 6A Max For AC Adapter 100 VAC 10 50 60Hz 120 VAC 10 60Hz 230 VAC 10 50 60Hz Battery Lithium Battery for Memory Backup in case of power failure factory installed Ambient Temperature 10 C to 45 C 14 F to 113 F Ambient Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Dimensions 6 11 16 170 mm Wide X 6 7 16 163 mm High X 6 5 8 168 mm Deep Weight Approximately 3 6 Ibs 1 63 kg Environment Indoor use only dust free environment Keep out of direct sunlight External View Internal View The PROGRAM button is used to enter and exit the Program Mode The CHANGE button is used to change the information on the display The ENTER button is used to accept the information shown on the display and save it in memory The HOUR button advances the hour in the display by increments of 1 The MINUTE button advances the minutes in the display by increments of 1 TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 i Display View Ribbon Cartridge Atomic Time Ink Capacity Synchronization Indicator Time Programming AM PM Indicator Date Day of MM DD Ph J the Week The LCD Display contains an Ink Capacity gauge This gauge indicates the amount of ink remaining in the ribbon cartridge using four bar segments from E Empty to F Full The TCX 45 calculates the ink capacity of the ribbon cartridge from the number of imprin
9. er Options Menu clock is factory set for correct DST based upon when it was O Note the government standard for DST is subject to change Your manufactured but any revision to DST begin or end dates may require updating the system set DST calendar The steps below change the end date for DST Updating the end date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the end date for each year thereafter To change the begin date for DST refer to the previous section 1 Ot hr es 2 v 3 FdLt n 4 v 5 11D tos 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 Press the PROGRAM button for two seconds then the CHANGE button until Ot hr PS flashes in the display Press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until EdL 11 end Daylight Saving Time Date flashes in the display Press the ENTER button The display shows the current month date and year for the end of DST year 2009 shown The year flashes indicating the year is the first part of the DST End Date that can be adjusted Press the CHANGE button until the year shows the correct year for the beginning year for the DST modification Press ENTER The date flashes Press the CHANGE button until the date shows the correct date for the beginning date for the DST modification Press ENTER The month flashes Press the CHANGE button until the month shows the correct month for the beginning month for the DS
10. l 3 Mount the plate using a 10 wood screw or equivalent in the center mounting hole 4 Level the Back Plate and mark the location of the two upper mounting holes Secure to the wall using 10 wood screws or equivalent 5 Feed the cable of AC Power Adapter through one of the holes in the Back Plate 6 Align the clock with the two upper tabs on the back plate Tilt the back of the clock upwards to fully insert the back plate tabs into the clock Be careful not to pinch the power cord with the bracket 7 Once the tabs are inserted tilt the clock back down and push it against the wall The tabs will snap into place 8 Replace the cover and lock it in place using the supplied key Atomic Clock Feature The Amano atomic clock receives time signals on long wave radio 60 kHz from the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST radio station WWVB located in Fort Collins Colorado which is coupled with the atomic cesium clock in Boulder The TCX 45 receives the WWVB time signal via its built in antenna system Your clock will try to find the signal on a daily basis The Atomic Time Synchronization Indicator in the LCD to Display indicates the status of the signal When you first A receive the clock it may be necessary to adjust the hour and minute If your TCX 45 is located in an area that cannot receive the Atomic time signal DO NOT be concerned since Searching Found the TCX
11. lendar The steps below change the begin date for DST Updating the begin date for DST needs to be done just one time since the clock s rolling calendar function will auto calculate the begin date for each year thereafter To change the end date for DST refer to the next section 1 Press the PROGRAM button for two seconds then the ni E Di hrps CHANGE button until Dhr PS flashes in the display v 2 Press the ENTER button 3 Press the CHANGE button until bdLt 16 begin Daylight Saving bakt 6 Time Date flashes in the display v 4 Press the ENTER button nano The display shows the current month date and year for the 030508 beginning of DST year 2009 shown The year flashes indicating the year is the first part of the DST Begin Date that can be adjusted 6 Press the CHANGE button until the year shows the correct year for the beginning year for the DST modification 7 Press ENTER The date flashes TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 5 Press the CHANGE button until the date shows the correct date for the beginning date for the DST modification Press ENTER The month flashes Press the CHANGE button until the month shows the correct month for the beginning month for the DST modification Press ENTER When the display flashes the correct selection press the ENTER button then the PROGRAM button to save changes and exit the DST function Changing the End Date for DST Oth
12. rtridge in Black ink is Amano Part No CE 315151 Order now The TCX 45 ribbon cartridge in Red ink is Amano Part No YK 629671 Order now The TCX 45 ribbon cartridge in Green ink is Amano Part No YK 629771 Order now These ribbon cartridges are normally good for approximately 6000 stamps but they are supplied in sealed plastic bags to provide an average shelf life of 2 plus years The Amano Part number for a set of TCX 45 keys is AJR 201150 access to the ribbon cartridge for replacement and or the a Note A key is required to unlock the top cover which allows you programming buttons When ordering parts and or accessories be sure to include your TCX 45 model number TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 11 Error Messages In the event of an error a message will appear in the display The possible error messages are listed in the following table along with their probable causes and solutions Note An error message can be possibly cleared by pressing the Reset button The Reset button is located on the bottom right back corner of clock It is a small button inside the hole see figure You DO NOT have to remove the back plate to press the Reset button There is a cutout that allows access to it even if the clock is still mounted on the wall However you will have to remove the top cover to access the programming buttons should you have to reprogram the clock due to an error To remove the cover in
13. sert the key provided Amano Part AJR 201150 turn clockwise and lift to remove For error messages Prt El through Prt Er unplug the clock before checking to see that the carriage is not stuck or jammed Also check to see that the ribbon cables are in good condition After clearing any jams plug the clock back in Contact us at 1 800 253 9836 if you need assistance The dLt error message signifies that an attempt was made to get into the Program mode during the Daylight Saving changeover one hour lockout Wait one hour and you will be able to program the clock Wall Mount Back Plate partially removed Reset Button Clock mm Front Figure TCX 45 Bottom View 12 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 Table Error Messages Er Prt General Print Error Unlock cover and remove Press the Reset button see above figure If the error clears try to stamp a card If the unit stamps without having the error message come up again replace the cover and lock The configuration is still programmed in the clock El Pri Home Sensor Motor Carriage Stuck Unlock cover and remove Set TCX 45 on side with the ribbon side up Press the Reset button to reset the printer carriage and blow air into the printer platen to remove or dislodge jammed objects i e staples E2 Pret Timing Sensor Carriage Stuck Unlock cover and remove Set TCX 45 on side with the ribbon side up Press the Rese
14. t button to reset the printer carriage and blow air into the printer platen to remove or dislodge jammed objects If the error reoccurs check the wires and cables to verify all are connected properly E3Prc EY PrE Home Sensor Carriage Stuck Unlock cover and remove Press the Reset button to reset the printer carriage and the time should reappear on the display Try to stamp a card again so you can hear the machine attempting to stamp If you hear that the assembly sounds sluggish or drags Amano recommends that the frame be re lubricated with either silicone or white lithium grease See the following figure for location DO NOT use WD 40 as it will damage the plastic components Note Print errors can be caused by the absence of grease on the printing carriage mechanism If this occurs the carriage mechanism printer to display a print error and stop working If this occurs apply a may not slide smoothly This movement restriction may cause the white silicone grease to the horizontal metal plate that the carriage mechanism slides against see the following figure TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 13 Ribbon n r Figure Ribbon Carriage Grease Should you need further assistance in clearing an error message 1 Visit our website at http www amano com time or 2 Call us at 1 800 253 9836 e Monday Friday 8 00am 5 00pm EST Clearing the Memory on the TC
15. ts made As the ink capacity decreases the bars in the gauge will disappear When the ribbon capacity drops below 25 the E F and INK characters will blink until the ribbon is replaced and the ink counter is reset Removing the Cover and Packing Material 1 Insert the key provided and turn clockwise to unlock the cover 2 Lift the cover to remove 3 Remove the spacer between the Ribbon Cartridge and the Printer Carriage Making a Test Print 1 Make sure the TCX 45 is plugged in 2 Insert a piece of paper or time card into the TCX 45 The clock will automatically print YEAR MONTH DATE and TIME with AM or PM OQMAR 23 4 47pn 3 If the imprint is satisfactory the TCX 45 is ready for use 2 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 Setting the Time If Displayed Time is Incorrect or In Different Time Zone 1 Unlock and remove the cover 2 Press the HOUR advance button until the correct hour appears 3 Press the MINUTE advance button until the correct minute appears Note You must follow this procedure if you are installing the TCX 45 in a different Time Zone from where it is currently programmed Setting the Month and Date DALE 030803 030803 2 03086 3 4 5 6 1 Press the PROGRAM button until dACE PI appears then release Next press the ENTER button Press the CHANGE button until the correct year appears then press the ENTER button
16. you can now reprogram your unit to the current date and time However if the error message returns please call 800 253 9836 for additional assistance Cleaning Do not use any chemical solvents or oils to clean or lubricate your TCX 45 This will damage your clock To clean the inside of your clock simply blow it out with air Resetting Clock After Extended Loss of Power If there has been a power interruption of duration sufficient to drain the internal lithium battery the date setting the clock setting and the Daylight Saving Time setting will each need to be reset TCX 45 www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 15 16 NOTES www amano com time e 1 800 253 9836 TCX 45 AMANO Corporate Headquarters 140 Harrison Avenue Roseland NJ 07068 1239 800 526 2559 www amano com time AJR 331502 Copyright 2009 Amano Cincinnati Inc 07 09 0
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