CS30 User Guide
Created by Dave McMaster, Modified on Thu, 9 Mar, 2023 at 9:36 AM by Dave McMaster
Instruction Manual
Introduction
In order to get the most from your time recorder and prolong it's life cycle, please read this manual thoroughly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- Package Contents
- Parts Identification
- Setting Select Key
- Function Options
- Quick Codes Selection
- Detail Codes Selection
- Initial Setup
- Function Setting
- Setting the Year
- Setting the Month & Date
- Setting the Time System
- Setting the Hour & Minute
- Setting the Day Change Time
- Setting the Monthly, Weekly, Bi-weekly Pay Ending
- Change the Monthly Pay Period End Day
- Setting the Weekly Pay Period Ending Day
- Sunday Pay ending (Monday is 1st day of week)
- Setting the Daylight Saving Time (Month & Date)
- Setting the Daylight Saving Time Start (Hour & Minute)
- Setting the Daylight Saving Time End (Month & Day)
- Setting the Daylight Saving Time End (Hour & Minute
- Set Printing Position (Vertical)
- Set Printing Position (Horizontal)
- Detecting Front/Back of Cards*
- Setting the Shifting Time
- Setting the 2-Colour Printing
- All Reset
- Trouble Shooting
- Replacing Ribbon Cartridge
- Cautions
- Specifications
- Error Codes
Package Contents
Unpack the time recorder and check its contents to ensure that the unit and accessories as shown below are included.
Parts Identification
Keypad
Setting Select Key
+ |
to increase the set value by 1
- |
to decrease the set value by 1
Enter |
to save the set value & enter the next step
Back |
to backspace the set value to cancel the set value
Clear |
to cancel the set value
Mode |
to select function codes
Program switch |
Normal/ Programming
Battery |
Battery On/Off Reset
Reset |
Reset
Function Options
The function options can be accessed by unlocking and removing the lid from the time recorder and then move the program set switch to right side (located under the button panel on the left). Here there are a total of 73 function codes, from “00, 01, 02…” to “ 73” , each code controls a specific setting. Press “Enter” to select the codes or press “Back” to move backward through the codes, or press ”Enter” to select function codes, then press “+”to increase the value or press “－” to decrease the value, press “Enter” to select the codes, press “+” to increase the value as well as press “－” to decrease the value.
Quick Codes Selection
00-------Setting the Year
01-------Setting the Month, Date
02-------Setting the time system
03-------Setting the time (Hour, Minute)
04-------Setting the day changing time
05-------Setting the Monthly, Weekly, Bi-weekly pay period ending day
06-------Setting the S/W solstice start (month and day)
07-------Setting the S/W solstice start (hour and minute)
08-------Setting the S/W solstice end (month and day)
09-------Setting the S/W solstice end (hour and minute)
10-------Printing position adjustment (up/down)
11-------Printing position adjustment (left/right)
12-------Detecting front/back of card
13-------Setting the regular time signal
14----Setting the time signal (01~24 times)
38-55---Setting the shifting time (01~18 times)
56-73---Setting the 2-color printing (01~18 times)
Detail Codes Selection
Code | Functions |
00 | Setting the Year |
01 | Setting the Month and Date |
02 | Setting the time system |
03 | Setting the Hour and Minute |
04 | Setting the day changing time |
05 | Setting the Monthly, Weekly, Bi-weekly pay period ending day |
06 | Setting the DST start (month and day) |
07 | Setting the DST start (hour and minute) |
08 | Setting the DST end (month and day) |
09 | Setting the DST end (hour and minute) |
10 | Printing position adjustment (up/down) |
11 | Printing position adjustment (left/right) |
12 | Detecting front/back of card |
13 | Setting the Duration of time signal(Seconds) |
14 | Setting the time of 1st group of ringing |
15 | Setting the time of 2nd group of ringing |
16 | Setting the time of 3rd group of ringing |
17 | Setting the time of 4th t group of ringing |
18 | Setting the time of 5th group of ringing |
19 | Setting the time of 6th group of ringing |
20 | Setting the time of 7th group of ringing |
21 | Setting the time of 8th group of ringing |
22 | Setting the time of 9th group of ringing |
23 | Setting the time of 10th group of ringing |
24 | Setting the time of 11th group of ringing |
25 | Setting the time of 12th group of ringing |
26 | Setting the time of 13th group of ringing |
27 | Setting the time of 14th group of ringing |
28 | Setting the time of 15th group of ringing |
| 29 | Setting the time of 16th group of ringing |
| 30 | Setting the time of 17th group of ringing |
| 31 | Setting the time of 18th group of ringing |
| 32 | Setting the time of 19th group of ringing |
| 33 | Setting the time of 20th group of ringing |
| 34 | Setting the time of 21st group of ringing |
| 35 | Setting the time of 22nd group of ringing |
| 36 | Setting the time of 23rd group of ringing |
| 37 | Setting the time of 24th group of ringing |
| 38 | Setting the time of shifting to 1st column |
| 39 | Setting the time of shifting to 2nd column |
| 40 | Setting the time of shifting to 3rd column |
| 41 | Setting the time of shifting to 4th column |
| 42 | Setting the time of shifting to 5th column |
| 43 | Setting the time of shifting to 6th column |
| 44 | Setting the time of shifting to 1st column |
| 45 | Setting the time of shifting to 2nd column |
| 46 | Setting the time of shifting to 3rd column |
| 47 | Setting the time of shifting to 4th column |
| 48 | Setting the time of shifting to 5th column |
| 49 | Setting the time of shifting to 6th column |
| 50 | Setting the time of shifting to 1st column |
| 51 | Setting the time of shifting to 2nd column |
| 52 | Setting the time of shifting to 3rd column |
| 53 | Setting the time of shifting to 4th column |
| 54 | Setting the time of shifting to 5th column |
| 55 | Setting the time of shifting to 6th column |
| 56 | Setting the time of 1st group of changing color(Red) |
| 57 | Setting the time of 2nd group of changing color(Black) |
| 58 | Setting the time of 3rd group of changing color(Red) |
| 59 | Setting the time of 4th group of changing color(Black) |
| 60 | Setting the time of 5th group of changing color(Red) |
| 61 | Setting the time of 6th group of changing color(Black) |
| 62 | Setting the time of 7th group of changing color(Red) |
| 63 | Setting the time of 8th group of changing color(Black) |
| 64 | Setting the time of 9th group of changing color(Red) |
| 65 | Setting the time of 10th group of changing color(Black) |
| 66 | Setting the time of 11th group of changing color(Red) |
| 67 | Setting the time of 12th group of changing color(Black) |
| 68 | Setting the time of 13th group of changing color(Red) |
| 69 | Setting the time of 14th group of changing color(Black) |
| 70 | Setting the time of 15th group of changing color(Red) |
| 71 | Setting the time of 16th group of changing color(Black) |
| 72 | Setting the time of 17th group of changing color(Red) |
| 73 | Setting the time of 18th group of changing color(Black) |
Initial Setup
1. Power Supply
- Ensure the machine is plugged into a stable power source
- Please check the correct voltage & power cord before use.
2. Top Cover
Remove the top cover prior to setting the program or changing the ribbon cassette
Open the lid by using the key provided and remove the top cover.
Function Setting
After removing the lid from the time recorder, move the program switch to right side to enter setting mode. Press “Enter” to select the codes or press “Back” to move backward through the settings, or press” Mode” to select function codes, then press “+” to increase the value or press “－” to decrease the value, and press “Enter” to select the codes. Press “Enter” again to save the set value and start the next setting.
Setting the Year
Turn the program switch to right side, the Codes will begin from “00” 
(00 display on the left corner indicates the program Code). The digital display indicates 2014 for the year 2014.
The year “14” flashes on the right of the digital display. Press the "+" or "-" buttons to set the year. Press "Enter" to register the setting (The default setting is current year).
Setting the Month & Date
Press "Enter" or "back" to enter the program Code 01,
or press” Mode” to select function codes, then press “+” or “－” to increase or decrease the value of the program to Code 01, and press “Enter” to select the codes (Codes 02-73 can be accessed in the same way).
Press the "+" or" – " buttons to set the month. Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or " –" buttons to set the date. Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is current Month & Date).
Setting the Time System
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program Code 02,
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the time system. Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default value is 00:24 which means 24 hours system).
Setting the Hour & Minute
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program Code 03,
Press "+" or "–" buttons to set the Hour. Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "–" buttons to set the Minute. Press again to register the setting value.
(The default setting is UK time.)
Setting the Day Change Time
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program Code 04,
Press "+" or "–" buttons to set the day change time.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is 00:00.)
Setting the Monthly, Weekly, Bi-weekly Pay Ending
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program Code 05,
Press "+" or "–" buttons to set the card type.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is card type 01,and weekly pay card type 04, and the pay period ending day is Sunday).
| Card type | Functions |
00 | Monthly pay time card |
01 | Weekly pay time card |
02 | Bi-weekly pay time card |
Change the Monthly Pay Period End Day
When the pay period end day is set to 00, the first row of the 1~15 row card side is automatically set as a blank row.
Setting the Weekly Pay Period Ending Day
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 05.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the card type to 01.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "Clear" button to select the required pay period ending day and press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is pay ending Sunday).
Weekly pay Card type | Functions | Bottom Space |
01 | Upper part weekly pay | 23mm |
02 | Lower part weekly pay | 23mm |
03 | Upper part weekly pay | 35mm |
04 | Lower part weekly pay | 35mm |
Sunday Pay ending (Monday is 1st day of week)
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the weekly pay card type to 01
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Setting the Daylight Saving Time (Month & Date)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 06.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the start month.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the start date.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is the last Sunday in March each year)
Setting the Daylight Saving Time Start (Hour & Minute)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 07.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the start hour
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the start minute.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is 01:00)
Setting the Daylight Saving Time End (Month & Day)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 08.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end month.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the date.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is last Sunday in October every year.)
Setting the Daylight Saving Time End (Hour & Minute)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 09.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end hour
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end minute.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is 02:00)
Set Printing Position (Vertical)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 10.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the printing position (0-9)
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Higher values move the print upward, lower values move print downward
(The default setting is 0004)
Set Printing Position (Horizontal)
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 11.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the printing position (0-9)
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Higher values move the print upward, lower values move print downward
(The default setting is 0005)
Detecting Front/Back of Cards*
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 12.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to select the flashing value "0000".
Select "0001" to turn on detection or "0000" to turn off detection
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
(The default setting is 0000)
* The detection function operates only when you use specific time cards (monthly pay cards) with bottom cut out
Setting the Shifting Time
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 38.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end hour
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end minute.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" button to select the day followed by "Enter"
or Press "-" button to deselect the day followed by "Enter"
or Press "Clear" button to select every day and move to next program.
(The default setting is --:--)
Follow the same for each code 39-55 as necessary. Refer to the table below for reference.
Print Column | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | |
50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | |
Function | A.M. IN | A.M. OUT | P.M. IN | P.M.OUT | O.T. IN | O.T. OUT |
Setting the 2-Colour Printing
Press "Enter" or "Back" to enter the program code 56.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end hour
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" or "-" buttons to set the end minute.
Press "Enter" again to register the setting.
Press "+" button to select the day followed by "Enter".
or Press "-" button to deselect the day followed by "Enter".
or Press "Clear" button to select every day and move to next program.
Even number codes print red, Odd number codes print black, e.g.
Program code 56 will print red.
Program code 57 will print black and so on.
Follow the same for each code 57-73 as necessary
(The default setting is --:--)
All Reset
Press the "Reset" key to re-start the whole machine
When program (set) switch is to the right Press "+" & "Clear" & "Mode" (buttons 1,5,6) all together to remove all special programs (codes 14 to 73)
Trouble Shooting
Press the "Reset" button to re-start the program if the machine becomes unstable or freezes.
Trouble | Causes | Corrective Measures |
The time recorder does not accept time card | 1. Power failure 2. The time card is damaged 3. The power cord is disconnected. 4. Cards were inserted or pulled out by force. | 1. Wait until power supply is restored 2. Replace with a new time card 3. Insert the power plug firmly into the power outlet. 4. Open top cover and pull card out through this opening |
The clock is slow (or fast) | 1. Mistakes in setting the clock. 2. Power failure | 1. Set it correctly. 2.Check Power supply |
Light printing | 1. The ribbon cartridge is not set correctly. 2. The cartridge has been used for long time. | 1. Set it correctly. 2. Change a new cartridge. |
The printing position is wrong | 1. Incorrect setting of day change. 2. Improper use of the time recorder. | 1. Set it correctly. 2. Make sure to insert the card in the card slot and remove it properly. |
The date is incorrect | Mistakes in setting the date | Set it correctly. |
Imperfect printing | Improper use of the time recorder | Make sure to insert card in the middle of card slot and remove then properly. |
Replacing Ribbon Cartridge
1. Open the top cover, press Column 4 to move the ribbon cartridge to the centre.
2. As shown in the figure below, pull the ribbon holders towards you and, holding them steady in position, use the handle to lift the cartridge up and out.
3. Insert a new cartridge between the ribbon guide and the printer head.
4. Push the cartridge head until it clicks into place.
5. Turn the knob on the cartridge clockwise to check that the ribbon is in place and turning freely.
Cautions
- To avoid fire or electric shock, please do not expose this machine to rain or excessive condensed moisture.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight, strong heat source or dusty area.
Specifications
Power Supply | DC13V 1000mA Input (Refer to the indication on the label of each machine) |
Power Consumption | Standby:2W / Work:10W |
Dimensions | Approx. 193 x 244 x 123 mm ( L x W x H ) |
Weight | 2.4 Kgs |
Usage Environment | -30℃~40℃ |
10%RH~80%RH | |
Time Card Sizes | 85 x 188 x 0.35 mm ( W x L x H ) |
Ribbon Cartridge |
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Error Codes
If the codes E1E1 or E2E2 are shown on the LCD display, please contact Clocking Systems for assistance on 01132587856
E1E1--Wrong position of Up & Down
E2E2--Wrong position of left & right
It is recommended to use genuine manufacturer time recorder ribbons. Usage of non genuine or compatible ribbons may damage your printer and void your warranty.
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