How do I configure my ATR360 for the Daylight Saving Time (DST) change?

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Note you will need to re-synchronize your clock’s “System Clock” and “Real Time Clock” (RTC) following each Daylight Saving Time Change, spring and fall, even if you have set the clock to automatically update for DST.

General Information

To enter the program setting mode, plug the AC cord into an AC outlet and remove the cover. Locate the buttons labeled [P4], [P5] and [P6] on the top display.

  • P4: Changes values down
  • P5: Changes values up
  • P6: Selects modes and saves values

Illustration of the programming buttons and digital display

Locate the control panel to the left of the fingerprint reader and move the Setup switch down to enter Setup Mode.

Illustration of control panel

Setting the DST Start and End Dates

  1. The mode indicator will be flashing 01. Press [P6] to select it. Verify the clock displays the current year. If it does not, press [P4] or [P5] as needed until the clock displays the correct year. Press [P6] to save.
  2. Press the [P6] button as needed until the mode indicator flashes 09. Press the [P6] button once more to select.
  3. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST start month to March (03) and press the [P6] button to save.
  4. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST start date to the current year (8th for year 2020) DST start date and press the [P6] button to save. The standard DST start date in the USA is the second Sunday in March.
  5. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST start time to 2:00am (or your preferred time for the DST change to process) and press the [P6] button to save.
  6. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST end month to November (11) and press the [P6] button to save.
  7. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST end date to the current year DST end date and press the [P6] button to save. The standard DST end date in the USA is the first Sunday in November (3rd for year 2019 1st for year 2020).
  8. Press the [P4] or [P5] button as needed to set the DST end time to 2:00am (or your preferred time for the DST change to process) and press the [P6] button to save.

Completing Setup

When you’ve completed the setup, move the Setup switch up to exit Setup Mode, and replace the clock cover.

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