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The Kronos 480 Timekeeper Clock Tutorial

In this Kronos tutorial, you will learn how to use your badge and function keys, and understand the display indicators. Click on the image below to see the specific topics.

 Display

  Indicator Lights

 Function Keys

Badge
Reader

 Numeric Keypad

 Using Your Badge:

 Swiping Your Badge:

    1. Hold your ID badge so that the bar code symbol is facing away from you
    2. Position the badge into the slot on the right side of the terminal faceplate
    3. In a steady motion, slide your badge down through the reader
    4. Type in your badge number using the number keys
    5. Press the ENTER key to save the swipe

 Entering Your "In" or "Out" Time Without Using a Badge:

    1. Press the asterisk (*) key
    2. Type in your badge number using the number keys
    3. Press the ENTER key to save the swipe

 How do I Know if My Swipe Was Accepted?

  1. You will hear only one beep from the terminal
  2. The top light on the terminal will turn green

 If Your Swipe Was Not Accepted?

  1. An error message will be displayed on LCD panel, rather than your name or badge number
  2. You will hear a series of three beeps
  3. The middle light on the terminal will turn amber

 Note:  If your swipe is not accepted, please try again after the clock has changed time on the minute.  If your swipe is still not accepted, be sure to note the error message, and report it to your supervisor, letting him or her know what the error message was.

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 Employee-Specific Keys:

These F-keys allow you to review information that pertains to your punches, hours worked, and schedule.

 Note: F-keys are only used for IN punches or transfers during a shift. PLEASE DO NOT USE THESE KEYS WHEN LEAVING FOR THE DAY. 

To use the F-keys:

  1. Press the corresponding F-KEY
  2. Swipe your badge when the terminal displays the words "Enter Badge."  You will have three seconds to swipe before the clock resets
  3. Press the CLEAR key after your swipe is accepted

 F1- Review Punches:

This shows any punches you have made at THIS clock in the previous 72 hours. The oldest punch made during this period is displayed first.

  1. Press F1
  2. Wait until the word "Badge" is displayed on the timekeeper terminal
  3. Swipe badge
  4. Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS keys to scroll through the list
  5. Press the CLEAR key when finished

 Activity Keys:

Activity Keys are used to record and post your time to specific types of shifts, such as call-ins and holidays worked.  By using the proper key, the system will record your time in the appropriate pay type and apply any minimum paid hour policies.   To record your your time to a specific activity, press the appropriate F-KEY.  This will cause the terminal to display the activity type. When the terminal displays the words "Enter Badge," you can swipe your badge.

 
 F7 - Court (Cornell Police Use Only)

When you are clocking in for court time, press the F7 key befpre swiping your badge. Do not swipe your badge until the words  "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal.
 
  1. Press F7
  2. Wait until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal
  3. Swipe badge
  4. Press the CLEAR key after your swipe is accepted

 
 F8 - Emergency Callback

In the event that you are called back to work, press the F8 key before swiping your badge to ensure that the time is considered callback, and that callback policies are applied, such as minimum paid hours. Do not swipe your badge until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal.
 
  1. Press F8
  2. Wait until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal
  3. Swipe badge
  4. Press the CLEAR key after your swipe is accepted

 
 F10 - Holiday Worked @ 1.0x + Comp @ 1.5x

When you are working on a holiday, and want your hours to be paid at your base wage and earn comp time at 1.5x, press the F10 key before swiping your badge.  Do not swipe your badge until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal.
 
  1. Press F10
  2. Wait until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal
  3. Swipe badge
  4. Press the CLEAR key after your swipe is accepted


 F11  - Holiday Worked @ 1.5x + Holiday Pay @ 1.0x

When you are working on a holiday, and you want your hours to be paid at 1.5x base, and you elect to take the straight time holiday pay in addition to the 1.5x base rate for hours worked, press the F11 key before swiping  your badge. Do not swipe your badge until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal.
 
  1. Press F11
  2. Wait until the words "Enter Badge" are displayed on the timekeeper terminal
  3. Swipe badge
  4. Press the CLEAR key after the swipe is accepted

 # - Employee Record # - Job Record/ Cost Center Transfer

Use the number key (#) to tell the system that you are working temporarily for a non-default Employee ID-job record or cost center.  This key will prompt you for the "
Employee Record #-Job Record Number" and then the "Cost Center Number."

To perform a Cost Center/Job Record Transfer:

  1. Press the # key.
  2. The terminal will then display "Employee Record # - Job Record"
  3. Key in the Job Record Number for the job into which you are transferring (you may type "000" for job 000, "001" for job 001, or "002" for job 002 etc.)
  4. Press the ENTER key
  5. The terminal will display the Employee Record#/Job Record into which you have transferred
  6. Next, the terminal will display "Cost Center"
  7. Key in the number for the cost center into which you are transferring
  8. Press the ENTER key
  9. The terminal will display the cost center into which you have transferred
  10. After a few seconds, the terminal will automatically display the words "Enter Badge"
  11. Swipe the ID badge
  12. Press the CLEAR key after your swipe is accepted

 Note: If you are keying your badge number, you may do so at this time. Be sure to follow the instructions for "Entering Your 'In' or 'Out' Time Without a Badge" that are posted on the first page.

 Note: The terminal will display the name of the cost center and the job code into which you are transferring.  If you are returning to your home cost center and job code, you will need to use this key to enter your home (default) cost center and job code.

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 Display

Action
Terminal Display
Press the # Key
Employee Rec #- Job Record
Type the job number the press, then ENTER key
Empl.Rec#-Job Record number into which you have transferred
Type the cost center number, then press the ENTER key
The cost center into which you have transferred
Swipe your ID badge Your name or badge ID number
Your Name or Badge Number will be displayed on the LCD panel. If the terminal you are swiping is your home terminal, your name will be displayed. If the terminal is not your home (default) terminal, your badge number will be displayed.   Kronos Dept Reps decide whether employees use the home terminal feature.
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