How do I set up the ATR480 clock for Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

The 1-6 keys on top of the clock serve as function keys in programming mode. Note that the functions are printed on the card door above the column numbers.

To enter programming mode, open the front cover and move the switch found under the function keys from Run to Prog. Navigate through the different programming modes by pressing the Mode button and enter them by pressing Enter. The setting code will be reflected on the lower left of the screen and will move in increments when changes have been done.

Note: If a password has been set on the clock, a “– – – –” prompt will appear when entering Program Mode. Enter your password to access the clock menus. If you misplace your password, contact Acroprint at (800) 334-7190 for assistance.

Set Daylight Saving Time

The starting and ending dates for Daylight Saving Time must be set each year. Both the starting and ending dates must be set for Daylight Saving Time to be operational.

To configure Daylight Saving Time, enter ES00 mode to begin. Press Enter when ES00 appears on the screen when entering programming mode.

Code 05: Daylight Saving Time

• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to enable or disable Daylight Saving Time
• Select 0 to disable Daylight Saving
• Select 1 to enable Daylight Saving
• Press Enter to confirm the selection

Code 06: Daylight Saving Start Date

Note: the standard starting date for DST in the USA is the second Sunday in March.

• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the month setting to the desired month (3)
• Press Enter to confirm the selection
• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the day setting to the desired date (8^th for year 2020)
• Press Enter to confirm the selection

Code 07: Daylight Saving Start Time

Note: the standard starting time for DST in the USA is 2:00am.

• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the hour setting
• Press Enter to confirm the selection
• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the minute setting
• Press Enter to confirm the selection

Code 08: Daylight Saving End Date

Note: the standard ending date for DST in the USA is the first Sunday in November.

• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the month setting to the desired month (11)
• Press Enter to confirm the selection
• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the day setting to the desired date (3 for 2019 or 1 for year 2020)
• Press Enter to confirm the selection

Code 09: Daylight Saving End Time

Note: the standard ending time for DST in the USA is 2:00am.

• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the hour setting
• Press Enter to confirm the selection
• Press “ + ” or “ – ” to increase or decrease the minute setting
• Press Enter to confirm the selection

Note: Code 06~09 are hidden when the Daylight Saving Time setting is disabled. They can be accessed after enabling Code 05 Daylight Saving.

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