TNA 2000 includes a program called PC Clock that enables you to run a virtual clock on a computer that can be used for TNA clockings. Once installed, clockings can be performed using the keypad or by using the mouse and clicking the required keys on the PC Clock displayed on the screen.

 

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  Installation

Once you have run the install, start the PC Clock. From the Options dropdown menu select the select Preferences option.

Take note of the IP Port that is being used on the computer running PC Clock (by default this is set to 6380 but can also be changed as required). You are also going to require the the TCP/IP address of this computer.

 

  Configuration

In the Configuration module, go to the System Setup dropdown menu, select the Features option and then select the Hardware tab. The Using CapeClock and Clocks connected via TCP/IP check boxes must be selected. Click on Ok to save these settings.

In the Hardware module, go to the Setup dropdown menu, select the Devices option. If there is not already a controller having a 0 (zero) Controller Code (also used for Importing Generic Text), create this controller.

Select and highlight this Controller (having Code 0) and then click the Add Device button. Select the General tab and type in a Description to be used to identify the clock (i.e. PC Clock) In the Clock Make & Model select box, select the CapeSoft PC Clock Model option.

Now select the Details tab and select the Payroll Clocking check box. Select the Connection tab and type in the IP address of the computer running PC Clock and also the IP Port number being used (default is 6380).

Click Ok to save the settings.

When the Device Setup window is again displayed, select and highlight the PC Clock and the click on the Send Cards button.

Once the Card information has been sent you can close the Hardware module.

Note:  This configuration must be performed for each computer running PC Clock.

 

  Using PC Clock

Start PC Clock.

Check that the ONLINE indicator is illuminated, if not check that the TCP/IP address and Port number have been set correctly and that the Communications module is running.

To make a clocking, key in your allocated card number and then press the Enter key (keyboard entry) or click on the tick mark key (using the mouse). When accepted the display will identify it as a valid clocking and the respective direction indicator will illuminate. If an invalid clocking (will be displayed as being Invalid in the display area) re-enter the number. (The red cross key is used to cancel a number that has been keyed in).

 

Note:  If a touch screen monitor is being used, you can enter your card number by touching the required keys on the screen.