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7.2.2
Set Time and Date
The clock/calendar is essential to the proper operation of the batching system and proper error time
stamping. The clock should be set at installation time. It can be configured to operate without any
additional maintenance in most time zones.
1. Press the [MENU] key, then press [UP] until the –MENU–/SET TIME & DATE is displayed:
–MENU–
SET TIME & DATE
Press [ENTER] to access the Set Time and Date sub-menu.
2. Flashing in the upper left hand corner of the display should be "12 HR", which denotes a 12 hour
clock with a.m. or p.m. time. By pressing [UP], you can change this to a 24 hour ("24 HR") clock for
international time.
The 24 hour clock removes the "a" or "p" after the time. Press [ENTER] to accept the desired
configuration.
12 HR MM/DD/YY
2:31a 4/26/00
3. The time will now be flashing with the cursor located under the hour position. Use [UP] and
[DOWN] to adjust the time to your local standard time. The cursor located under the digit in the
time, represents the character being changed (flashing). Once the hour is set, press [ENTER] and the
digit will stop flashing and it will move to the first digit in the minute setting. Continue to use [UP]
and [DOWN] in conjunction with [ENTER] to set the correct time and a.m. (a) or p.m. (
P
).
12 HR MM/DD/YY
2:31a 4/26/00
4. The date format will now be flashing on the display. The date can be expressed in one of three
formats:
Month, Day, Year
MM/DD/YY
Day, Month, Year
DD/MM/YY
Year, Month, Day
YY/MM/DD
Use [UP] and [DOWN] to scroll through the above referenced formats. When the format you desire
is displayed, press [ENTER] to accept this format and continue.
5. The date is now be flashing on the display. Use [UP] and [DOWN] to change this to the current date.
Press [ENTER] to accept this value and the cursor moves to the next date position. Continue to use
[UP] and [DOWN] . Press [ENTER] to accept your selections.
12 HR MM/DD/YY
2:31a 4/26/00
6. The DLC – XP prompts the user to change the time and date for DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. The
display states {AUTO CHANGE} or use [UP] to scroll to {NO}. Press [ENTER] to accept the
correct configuration based on the location of the DLC – XP.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
AUTOCHANGE
7. If {AUTO CHANGE} was accepted in the previous step, the DLC – XP prompts the user for the
current day of the week. Press the [UP] arrow to scroll through the days of the week. Press [ENTER]
to accept the current day of the week.
DAY OF THE WEEK
WEDNESDAY