Time America TA715
Data Collection
Terminal
A Proven Performer
That Addresses A Variety Of Data Collection Needs!
Features:
- Eliminates Manually
Generated Time Card Data
- Costs Less Than
Other Automated Timekeeping Products
- Links
Directly To Your Existing Computer System
- 8
Programmable Function Keys
- Alphanumeric
Keypad
- Accept/Reject
Tones
- Signal
Control for Bells and Access
- Four
Methods of Background Communications
- Magnetic
Stripe or Bar Code Reader
- Data Input
Validation
- Supervisor
Mode
- Lockout
Scheduling
- Employee
Messaging
- Integrated
Operational Battery Backup
Power &
Flexibility
Time America’s TA715
Time & Data Terminal can record employee time, monitor productivity, control
access and monitor inventory in a multitude of industries including restaurants,
hospitals, health care facilities, banks, manufacturing, retail, hospitality,
and many others.
The TA715 functions
as a simple to use data collection point for employee information.
It can be linked to a variety of existing computer networks in your
organization to complement the management information systems you already have
in place. By automating your data collection process, you can
eliminate the manpower and mistakes associated with conventional time cards
thereby reducing both payroll costs and errors.
The TA715 guarantees
accurate, reliable input. Employees simply enter information
through the TA715’s keypad, by swiping a magnetic stripe or bar code
badge. Employee feedback is provided through audible
accept/reject tones and displayed messages.
Communication
between the TA715 and your computer is accomplished by one of Time America’s
polling and programming utilities or integrated time and attendance systems. The
TA715 automatically transfers data to your computer. In turn, the computer is
used to program the TA715. Each of the TA715’s 8 function keys can be programmed
to ask up to four levels of information. Each piece of
information can be validated and stored in the terminal’s memory until requested
by the host computer. The TA715 can be programmed to prompt employees for data
input, display employee messages, validate job costing entries, restrict
employee punching via a schedule, regulate employee access to restricted areas,
control a bell and much more. The TA715 collects this data
and transfers it to your computer via RS232 serial, RS485 LAN, internal dial-up
modem or Ethernet communications.
The TA715 is
constructed of injection-molded plastic that provides a tough, yet lightweight
and attractive case. The TA715’s internal battery provides full operation if
power is lost.
What kind of data
would you like to collect? Accurate tracking and reporting of employee time is
essential to determining productivity. The TA715 provides an
easy and cost effective means of gathering this type of data.
If the data you’re after can be mag-striped, bar coded, or entered
through a keypad, the TA715 can time stamp it, record it, and feed it to your
computer, while performing other tasks at the same time. Put the power of
automated data collection to use in your business!
Benefits
- Eliminates
the unavoidable errors associated with manually collected data
- Features
easy operation
- Provides
accurate, reliable data
- Is user
programmable
- Links
directly to your existing computer system
- Offers a
variety of options
- Rechargeable back-up
battery enables over 40 minutes of full operation during power failure
- Costs less
than other automated data collection products
Dimensions:
4.4” x 6.7” x 2-1/2”
Weight:
1.69 lbs.
Memory:
128K RAM, Battery Backed
Card
Reader:
Magnetic Stripe (track 1,2 or 3)
Bar Code (3-of-f9, 2-of-5, 128)
Display:
2x16 LCD backlit Alphanumeric with Decimal Point
Programming:
ASCII-based, Over Communication Port
Communications: Bi-directional Local Communications via
RS232 Port
RS485 LAN
Optional
14.4 Baud Analog Modem
Optional 10/100 Ethernet
Power:
Voltage: 230 / 115 Vac
+ 10%, 50 / 60 Hz
Consumption: less than 5 watts
Environment:
Operating Temperature: -20 - 60C
Humidity: up to 95%
RH
Ethernet
Communications: With
the optional internal Ethernet card, the terminal can connected to any 10/100
Ethernet network
Modem
Communications: With
the optional internal Modem card, the terminal can be located remote to the host
location and dialed up using standard telephone lines at a speed of 14.4
Baud
Signal
Control: With
the optional internal relay card, the terminal can control a
12 Vdc, 1
A dry-contact circuit.
The signal control relay
can be turned on by both a specific employee badge/number for access control or
by time of day for bell ringing. The duration time is also
programmable.
Eight
programmable functions: Each
function key can be programmed to collect up to four items of data, plus the
initial employee I.D. and time stamp. For example, after
swiping his identification badge, an employee could press function key 2 and be
prompted to input a work order number, part number, and then prompted to input a
quantity. NOTE: Data input at each level can be restricted to
just the bar code, keypad, magnetic stripe, or any combination.
Durable Construction:
The TA715 is
constructed of injection molded plastic, which, pound for pound is stronger than
steel, yet lightweight and attractive. The terminals have a
dome membrane keypads, which create a watertight seal against external elements,
including a spilt cup of coffee. Also comes with an integrated wall-mounting
bracket.
2x16 Character LCD
Backlit Display: The terminal comes
with a highly advanced filtered LCD display. This means that
under almost any lighting condition the terminal will give you a clear
picture. The terminal supports characters such as
<space>.
Battery backed memory:
The terminal contains
a rechargeable back-up battery which provides over 40 minutes of full operation
during power failure. A warning indicator light on the
terminals keypad alerts you to loss of line power. In
addition, the TA715 has an internal Lithium battery keeping your data safe even
if the power is out for weeks. The terminal's internal
Lithium battery not only holds the memory, but also keeps the time and calendar
accurate.
Data
Input Validation: The
TA715 terminal eliminates key stroke errors and increases job costing accuracy
by allowing you to download tables of valid entries. When an
employee keys or swipes a number, it is compared to the numbers you downloaded
for validity. The terminal will correspondingly reject and
accept entries, while optionally displaying the particular item
name. Employees may also be restricted from entering
unauthorized departments on an individual basis.
Lockout
Scheduling: Eliminate
unauthorized overtime by scheduling when employees can use the
terminal. With this feature you can; lock out tardiness, out
early birds, and force late arrivals and early departures to notify the
supervisor in order to punch. You can also control punching by time of day, by
day of week and give specific messages to employees as to why they were locked
out. Supervisors may be allowed to override a
lockout. When used with access control you may set up time
schedules for employee access.
Employee
Messaging: After
the employee enters their ID, the terminal can display a 16-character such as
the employee’s name, hours worked, or location to report to.
Messages can be personalized (i.e. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY"), giving your data
collection terminal a human touch. In addition, message
tables can be accessed through the terminals function keys.
These message tables can be used to display information such as the
employee’s hours, schedule and benefits balances.
Strict
Manufacturing Standards: Time America's TA715
data collection terminals have been tested for optimal reliability. A high MTBF
ensures virtually uninterrupted performance. The sealed keypad and the unique
agronomical design reduce maintenance costs. The terminals are certified to CE
and are manufactured to ISO-9001.
