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How to connect Time Guardian (TG) version 5, TG Plus, or TG Pro to Handpunch clock via Ethernet network

Amano recommends these instructions on how to connect Time Guardian (TG) version 5, TG Plus, or TG Pro to HandPunch (HP) Terminal via Ethernet network.

Use the following procedure:

Set the IP, host bits (also subnet), gateway on the HP terminal
Perform a ping test
Using Time Guardian, from the main menu go to edit > setup wizard
Click on the Clock tab and select Yes, Yes, No, Yes
Click on the Location/Terminal button
Click on the garbage can icon if it says fpt or mtx
Click on the Plus icon to create a New terminal
Enter HP in the Name field
Select from the Term Type drop down the Model of HP terminal you are connecting to
Click the Connection tab and select Ethernet
Enter the IP address and verify Port 3001 is entered
Next, click on the terminal tab and select the Add button
Set the terminal # = 0
Change the validation to default
Verify that Active is checked
Click the green check mark to Save
Click the green check mark again to Save
Click the green check mark again to Save
From the TG Tree View [left-hand side] select the Communications Module [can be found under the "Daily Activities"
Highligh the HP terminal and use the 4 green buttons on the right-hand bottom for communication activity with the terminal.
For example, press 2nd from left to set the time - this will test communication with the HP terminal.

Note: if this fails: tcp 3001 port may be blocked by a firewall(s).

Article Number: 173
Author: Tue, Jan 11, 2011
Last Updated: Thu, Feb 17, 2011
Author: Frank Mateo [fmateo@amano.com]

Online URL: http://tkb.amano.com/article.php?id=173