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Installation Guide
NCR P1235 e*SmartClock
Last Updated: 12/6/16
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Contents
CRITICAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 3
1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Installation Readiness ...................................................................................................................... 5
3. Staging Files Readiness (pre-steps) ................................................................................................... 5
4. Install Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5
5. Installation Tools ............................................................................................................................. 5
6. e*SmartClock Contents Checklist ..................................................................................................... 6
6.1 Wall Mount Contents Checklist – Provided ............................................................................... 6
6.2 Parts Not Included ................................................................................................................... 6
7. Installation of e*SmartClock Solution ............................................................................................... 8
7.1 Installation of Network Cable ................................................................................................... 8
7.2 Installation of e*SmartClock Bracket ........................................................................................ 9
7.3 Installation of Receipt Printer ................................................................................................. 13
7.4 Cable Management ................................................................................................................ 15
7.5 Software Staging Instructions of a New Install ........................................................................ 18
7.6 Application Start Up ............................................................................................................... 22
8. Additional Monitor Installation Instructions ................................................................................... 24
Appendix A – Check Points .................................................................................................................... 26
Appendix B – Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................... 27
Appendix C – Additional Monitor Configuration Instruction (Optional) .................................................. 29
Appendix D – NCR P1235 - Wall Mount Bracket Details ......................................................................... 31
Appendix E – Locations e*SmartClock Should NOT Be Installed ............................................................. 32
Appendix F – Loading NCR P1235 Image from thumb drive .................................................................... 34
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INSTALLATION SUPPORT
!!! Do Not Contact ATOS for Installation Support!!!
CRITICAL INFORMATION
Installation support is only available from your POS Supplier Support Help Desk:
• NCR – (800) 454-8444, Option 1 then Option 6
If Issue cannot be resolved by support desk, support desk will escalate to McDonalds POS Level 3
(MTS) for resolution.
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DANGER
Safe and satisfactory operation of your equipment depends on its proper installation.
Installation must conform to local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of your
national electrical code, i.e. National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 (USA).
If this appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against electrical
shock hazard, it must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
WARNING
Installation must confirm to all Federal, State and Local regulations.
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1. Overview
This installation document is intended to provide detailed installation instructions for the successful installation of
the e*SmartClock solution on a wall mounted bracket.
2. Installation Readiness
• The e*SmartClock wall mount will require a footprint of the following:
o Without Printer: 20”x 17” (height x width)
o With Printer: 30” x 17” (height x width)
• If installing a printer, two free IG outlets should be available within 5 feet of Installation location
o e*SmartClock
o Printer (Optional)
• Ensure open network port available on POS switch for 50’ patch cable that will run directly from the clock
to POS switch
3. Staging Files Readiness (pre-steps)
• 7 Days Before Install: (Via MOST) Run the Query First
• 7 Days Before Install: (Via MOST) Run the “Fix” (If necessary)
• 7 Days Before Install: (Via MOST) Rerun the Query to confirm the fix was successful (only if the fix was needed)
• Day of Install: (Via MOST) Rerun the Query to confirm the fix is still in Place
4. Install Overview
• Store Manager should perform store close operations before installation.
• Installation should take place by a Certified OTP 2, 3 or professional installer.
• Installation instructions need to be repeated for each new device installed.
ESTIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION IS APPROX. 60 to 90 MINUTES
“Unapproved devices such as cellular phones or MP3 players should never be plugged into open USB
ports on registers, servers, etc. Connecting foreign objects is a risk and can lead to unwanted
behaviors that can cause damage to store operations. Only approved hardware devices are allowed
to be connected to restaurant technology equipment.”
5. Installation Tools
The installer will need the following tools for e*SmartClock installation
• Power drill
• Drill bits; Depending on the type of wall and tile, select the appropriate drill bit
• Phillips screwdrivers
• Wire cutters
• Tape measure
• Stud Finder
• Level
• Other tools as needed to run and terminate network drop
• McDonald’s Imager 3.5 thumb drive
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6. e*SmartClock Contents Checklist
• Unpack the e*SmartClock solution box & strip plastic from the new equipment’s
• Check for any damage during shipment, Report damage (if any) immediately to the shipping company
• Make sure the items in the carton match your order
6.1 Wall Mount Contents Checklist – Provided
The following contents must be available before the Installation process can begin.
Quantity Item Description Checklist
1 NCR P1235 (7745-3100-0069) e*SmartClock with integrated biometric
reader,
• 12" LCD, PCAP Touch
• Motherboard Braswell Quad N3160
• Memory, 4GB Base DDR3
• 2.5 inch; 60GB SSD
• No Stand
• Windows Embedded POSReady 7 (32bit)
1 Digital Persona: U4500 Fingerprint Reader - U.are.U® 4500 Reader
(Integrated)
1 Low profile wall-mount assembly kit (7761-K003) containing:
• Wall Mount Bracket
• Monitor Mount Bracket
• AC Adapter Bracket
• Power Brick Bracket; 2 - #8 screws
• Biometric Finger Reader Mounting HW
• Hardware Bag - Hardware Bag for bracket assembly and mounting
plate
• Metric Hardware Bag - Used to mount display
4 3 ft. Panduit Wire Raceway (JS130WR) - 7182-K101-V001
1 50' Yellow CAT5e Pre-Terminated Patch Cord (50UTPYL) - 7182-K102-V001
1 Epson TM-L90 Plus, with parallel and USB I/F with Power Brick
(C31C414A9972) - 7182-0094-9905
Note: Printer is optional but may be required due to State regulations.
1 Epson TM-L90 Printer Bracket (MWBP) - only required if printer is ordered -
7182-K107-V001
• Wall Mount Printer Bracket
• Hardware Bag
1 Industrial Velcro Strips (Dual Lock), 1" x 3” (12 pieces / 6 pairs) - 7182-
K103-V001
1 USB ‘A’ to USB ‘B’ printer cable, 3 ft. - only required if printer is ordered -
7182-K104-V001
e*SmartClock Manuals
1 e*SmartClock documentation manuals
6.2 Parts Not Included
Parts not included, but will need to be purchased:
• Screws for studs Depending on wall type, screws or lag bolts
are acceptable.
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• Wall anchors: Molly bolts, Toggle butterfly
anchor) Bolts
Example wall anchor:
• Zip or Velcro ties, 8 inch black
• Permanent marker, black
Proceed to the next Section ONLY if all hardware, software, and installer tools have been verified
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7. Installation of e*SmartClock Solution
The e*SmartClock is wall mounted. Some important information about the installation are listed as follows
• Please follow the pre-checks as mentioned in section 3 above.
• Clock should be out of customer view
• Location visible to manager’s as they run their shifts
• Not in a location with heavy traffic to minimize bumping by bun carts, delivery carts, etc.
• In an environmentally friendly area of restaurant – not near heat, water or grease source
• Not above/near an oven
• Not near hand sink, washing sink, spray hose for shake/sundae machine
• Not near a vat
• Keep ADA requirements in mind regarding height
• May be restrictions based on placement of clock and other items placed on that wall e.g. Ansul pulls,
thermostats, fire alarms, etc.
See Appendix D for BR Metal Technology Bracket Mount Details and illustrations. And if issues are encountered
within this section, please refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide
7.1 Installation of Network Cable
Step Step Description Pictures
1 Determine placement of the e*SmartClock.
Ensure placement is within 5 feet of twist-lock
electrical outlet.
Refer to Appendix E for pictures describing
where e*SmartClock should NOT be installed
2 Install network cable as follows:
a. Run network cable from the device location
to the Primary POS Network switch.
b. Connect network cable to any available slot
on the Primary POS Network switch.
c. Label both ends of the network cable as
‘e*SmartClock’ or ‘eSC’.
d. Connect the patch cable to the
e*SmartClock, then attach the other end,
using proper cable management and
standards, to an open port on the POS
switch
Note: If no open ports are available on the
primary POS Switch:
• Do not plug into the Backup POS Switch.
• Contact your Help Desk Installation Support
- you will need to purchase a new switch
• Proceed with the installation; a revisit will
be required to connect e*SmartClock to the
new POS switch.
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7.2 Installation of e*SmartClock Bracket
Step Step Description Pictures
1 Installation is a Flat mount on the wall.
• Wall Mount with Bracket dimensions are
approximately 17” width x 20” height
• The mounting wall MUST incorporate
Plywood Backing, Cement Board, and/or
Wooden Studs. There are 4 wall mounting
points for the bracket
• At least 2 points must be installed to a stud
unless anchors are being used
• Non-studded mounting points must contain
Molly bolts or anchors
• Special consideration is needed if mounted
on Tile, or on an FRP surface
WARNING
Do not mount unit over a heat or moisture
source!
2 Locate following parts from Wall Mount
Assembly kit
• Wall Mount Bracket
• Monitor Mount Bracket
• AC Adapter Bracket
• Power Brick Bracket
3 Attach the Wall Bracket
• Position the wall bracket at an appropriate
height. Keep ADA requirements in mind
regarding height
• Secure the VESA Adapter (with UP arrow
pointing up) to the vertical surface using
lag screws (4)
• Use the bracket as a template to mark the
location of the holes or use the dimensions
shown
• Make sure you install the screws into the
studs or that you use hardware of similar
strength
Note: The wall bracket must be position so a
crew member can use the e*SmartClock while
standing.
VESA Adapter
4 Attach the Power Supply Bracket beside the
VESA Adapter.
• Loosen the screws (2) of the VESA Adapter.
• Hook the Power Supply Bracket over the
screws. Retighten the screws.
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Step Step Description Pictures
Note: To install the Power Supply bracket
independently from the VESA Adapter, refer to
the dimensions or use the bracket as a template
to mark the location of the holes.
Screws
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Step Step Description Pictures
4 Insert power supply adapter in bracket:
• Open brick bracket’s front cover using
thumb screws
• Insert the power supply into the bracket (AC
Connector on top)
• Close the front cover of the bracket
• Secure the bracket with the thumbscrew
and the AC Power Cord with a cable tie
5 Install the Wall Mount Spacer and Wall Mount
Bracket (with thumbscrew facing up)
onto the back of the terminal with the supplied
screws (8)
6 Remove NCR P1235 e*SmartClock’s cable cover
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Step Step Description Pictures
NCR P1235 Cable Cover
Remove cable cover by puling down
5 Hang the terminal on the VESA Adapter.
• Insert the mushroom studs on the Wall
Mount into the elongated slots on the
• VESA Adapter.
• Slide the terminal down to lock the brackets
together.
• Secure the brackets with the thumbscrew.
7 Attach Cords to the NCR P1235 e*SmartClock
using the appropriate diagrams for assistance
• Power Cord: Attach the Power Cord to the
NCR P1235 e*SmartClock and route the
end of the Power cable from the NCR
P1235 e*SmartClock to the back of the
Power Brick bracket.
• Network Cable: Attach yellow network
cable to the network port.
• Printer Cable: If applicable, attach Printer
Cable to the USB port.
NCR P1235 - Ports
8 Ensure network cable has connectivity to the
POS network switch.
The LED network indicator should be flashing
green.
9 e*SmartClock bracket Installation process ends over here
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7.3 Installation of Receipt Printer
Installation of a printer is optional. Check that all the Printer-related contents have been included for installation.
e*SmartClock printer solution contents EPSON TM-L90P USB/Parallel printer, printer power cable with brick, and
Printer Bracket. The NCR P1235 does not support a Powered USB printer.
Step Step Description Pictures
1 Locate the Printer Bracket; determine
mounting location.
• Leave enough room to allow the printer
to be opened to change paper.
• Do not mount unit over a heat or
moisture source.
• The adjustable bumpers may be
removed.
Note: The newer printer bracket will not
have bumpers.
2 If mounting into a wooden stud or plywood
backing:
• Locate ¼ x 3 inch screws.
• Drill screw holes using a ½ inch drill bit.
If not mounting into a solid backing:
• Locate Toggle Bolt and ¼ x 2.5 inch
Phillips head screw.
• Drill screw hole and insert Toggle Bolt.
3 Secure the bracket on the wall and turn the
screws tightly to lock the bracket in.
The top hole/slot is for adjusting the angle of
the printer.
Use thumb knobs to tighten, if available
4 Remove the plastic cover on the bottom of
the printer.
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Step Step Description Pictures
5 Remove the knock-out piece to allow room
for the cable.
6 EPSON TML-90P USB/Parallel printer
Installation (Optional)
• Connect EPSON TML-90P Power cable to
power port at the bottom of the printer
• E*SmartClock does not support the
parallel printer port. The printer must be
connected with USB.
• Connect type B USB data cable at the
bottom of the printer
Note: Power for EPSON TML-90P printer will
be supplied using power brick as NCR P1235
does not support a Powered USB printer.
7 Attach the plastic cover back to the bottom
of the Printer
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Step Step Description Pictures
8 Place EPSON TM-L90P Printer into the
bracket
9 Route the USB cable through the Printer
bracket mount and connect the other end to
USB port on the e*SmartClock
NCR P1235 Panel
10 Power on the Printer by pressing the power
switch that is located on the front side of the
Printer
Verify the following:
• Printer powers up, Power LED should turn
green
• Form feed works
Power ON/OFF Button
11 A finished product with printer should look
like this
To be updated with NCR p1235 integrated
biometric reader installation image
7.4 Cable Management
Step Step Description Pictures
1 Perform cable management for the
following:
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Step Step Description Pictures
• Network cable (top ceiling and route
around the back and up into the Biscuit
Box)
• Printer (if installed)
• Electrical Plug
• Panduit raceway
• Power Cable
Note: Zip ties/Velcro may be used to secure
cables
2 Attach e*SmartClock cable cover
NCR P1235 cable cover need to be placed
back on e*SmartClock to hide cables and
secure ports on device
• Attach LAN and power cables
• Lock the cable cover by pushing up
NCR P1235 Panel Cover
Close cable cover by pushing up
3 Install Raceway.
• Cut raceway to length.
• Adhere to the wall ensuring minimal
exposed cable at the ceiling. There must
be a loose bend near the ceiling.
• Using drill and proper screws, secure
raceway to wall using screws every 12-
18 inches apart.
• Run network cable down length of
raceway.
• If applicable, run the printer power cord
in the raceway.
• Attach the raceway cover.
4 Using Velcro or zip-ties, perform cable
management to tie up any loose cables
5 Install the e*SmartClock Quick Guide
• Attach the Velcro 7/8” square to the
retractable badge reel.
• Attach the badge reel to the center of
the power brick bracket; if necessary,
consult the Store Manager for
alternative placement location.
• Attach the laminated e*SmartClock
Quick Guide to the badge reel.
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Step Step Description Pictures
• Attach the laminated e*SmartClock
Cleaning Instructions & Edit Time
Punches Guide to the badge reel.
6 A finished product should look like this.
To be updated with NCR p1235 integrated
biometric reader installation image
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7.5 Software Staging Instructions of a New Install
The Staging instructions cover a first time e*SmartClock installation. For a new installation, the Installer should
follow all the steps outlined below.
Step Step Description Pictures
e*SmartClock Pre-Staging
1. Ensure network connections are
connected
2. Early production units may not have the
image pre-loaded. Use Appendix F and
the Imager 3.5 thumb drive to load the
image
3. Power ON the e*SmartClock
Notes:
• The e*SmartClock will do a normal
Windows boot
• The application will try to find a
“hosts” file on the restaurant LAN
• The software staging process should
take 10 – 20 minutes
4. On successful completion of step-2, the
McDonald’s COE staging screen should
be shown
If you see ‘Assign IP address Manually’
screen, it indicates that host network
connectivity may not have found
Verify network LED indicator are
flashing green on the Ethernet port to
ensure network connectivity between
e*SmartClock and POS switch
Once network connection is verified,
reboot the device, If problem still
persists then contact Installation
Support.
e*SmartClock connected to the network
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Step Step Description Pictures
5. Select following options on ‘McDonalds
COE’ screen
Application
Type:
STC: e*SmartClock
Device
Number:
81
Language English
Before pressing OK button, ensure that
you have chosen “STC: e*SmartClock” as
an application type from McDonald’s
COE screen and also Ensure that the
values in the bottom portion of the
staging screen look reasonable, and
then press OK.
Application Type has two choices:
“STC e*SmartClock” OR “Point of Sale”
Note: If Point of Sale is mistakenly
chosen during installation, the staging
will proceed and you will have another
POS register installed! This may cause
IP address conflicts with the existing
POS registers.
Also note that NCR P1235 is not a
certified POS register.
e*SmartClock Staging
6. Press OK to continue with Staging.
Staging should take 10 – 20 minutes.
7. Staging Begins
• A blue progress bar will display.
• Progress bar will display tasks being
performed.
• Various windows will display.
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Step Step Description Pictures
8. During the staging process the
e*SmartClock will log out several times
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Step Step Description Pictures
9. Staging is successful when ‘Initializing…’
is displayed on the e*SmartClock. The
device is now starting up the
e*SmartClock application
Contact Installation Support when:
• ‘Initializing…’ screen does not display
• Errors occur during the staging
process
10. This is the End of the Software Staging Instructions of a New e*SmartClock Installation
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7.6 Application Start Up
After the device is successfully staged, the e*SmartClock application will automatically launch. The Installer should
follow the steps below.
Step Step Description Pictures
1 Application Initialization
• Initialization may take 2-4 minutes.
• During this step, informative message will
be displayed.
2 Time Sync
During application startup, a Time Sync may
be performed with a 45-second count down.
Just wait and the e*SmartClock will restart
with the correct time and time zone.
Device will reboot.
3 e*SmartClock Application Launched
Notes:
• Names may be displayed. Those names
displayed are crew members that are
coming on shift.
• If “The clock does not have any
employee data” appears in a red at the
top of the screen and does not go away
within a minute or so, please inform the
Store Manager that Employee data is
not loaded.
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Step Step Description Pictures
4 Final Steps after Successful Application
Launch
The Installer must perform the following:
• Reboot the e*SmartClock
• During re-loading, notice the following
text appears on window screen
o “Initializing….”
o “Backup has been completed”
o “Connection to ISP was found”
o “e*SmartClock is now loading
…Please wait”
• Ensure biometric reader lights are up
• Touch “Admin” in the upper left corner
then put a finger on the biometric
reader. You should get a message
“Invalid Employee / An invalid employee
ID or password was entered. Please
enter your ID and password again
Inform store manager e*SmartClock is
installed and ready for use.
5 Printer Configuration (Optional)
If printer is also installed for use with the
e*SmartClock, please follow the below
instructions to configure the printer setup.
These steps are not needed if printer is not
installed.
1. Touch on “Admin” in the upper left
corner of the application.
2. Manger Login screen will be displayed
3. Login to e*SmartClock application using
Manger ID and Password
3. Touch on “Close Application” button
4. Application should popup a message
showing “Are you sure you want to close
this application?”
4. Touch “OK” to close the application
5. e*SmartClock System Maintenance
screen will appear
6. Select Printer configuration button.
7. Select EPSON Printer
8. Save and Exit configuration
6 This completes the application start-up process
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8. Additional Monitor Installation Instructions
Store managers are required to have direct view of e*SmartClock to observe timeclock. Additional monitor allows
them to have duplicated e*SmartClock display if they have any challenges to view e*SmartClock directly
This section provides instructions to duplicate NCR P1235 e*SmartClock Display on second monitor to enable Store
manager with duplicated e*SmartClock display, this is optional step based on the need and is not
mandatory/required for e*SmartClock functionality.
In order to install an additional monitor to duplicate the NCR P1235 e*SmartClock display, you will need below
components. This are additional components which are not shipped with the e*SmartClock.
1. Display port to VGA adaptor – 1 unit 2. VGA cable – 1 unit 3. Monitor with power cable – 1 unit
Step Step Description Pictures
1 NCR P1235 has display port which can
be utilized to duplicate the display on
the second monitor.
2 Display port to VGA cable adapter is
needed to connect to the display port
on the NCR P1235 with the VGA port
on the cable that would connect to the
second monitor.
Picture showing the Display port to
VGA adapter connected to the display
port on the NCR P1235.
3 Display port to VGA adapter cable’s
(Female) port should attach to VGA
port (Male) on the cable connecting to
second monitor as shown in picture.
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Step Step Description Pictures
4 VGA Cable (Male) port should attach to
VGA port on second monitor as shown
in the picture
5 Reboot e*SmartClock device
6 Verify e*SmartClock display on NCR
P1235 is duplicated on additional
monitor.
Note: if display is failed on duplicated
monitor, verify if additional monitor is
powered on and refer Appendix C –
Additional Monitor Configuration
Instruction (Optional) 38T to duplicate
monitor manually.
7 Additional Monitor Installation process ends here
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Appendix A – Check Points
Check Points Description Yes/No
1 e*SmartClock staged
successfully?
o Yes: If you see e*SmartClock application, it
indicates staging is successful
o No: If e*SmartClock application screen does
not appear. It indicates staging is failed
2 e*SmartClock is connected to
ISP?
o Yes: While loading e*SmartClock the
“Connection to ISP was found” text should
show on the screen, it indicates device is
connected to ISP Server
o No: if does not then a red text “Connection to
ISP was not found” should be shown on the
device screen, it indicate device is failed to
connect BOS Server
see troubleshoot section step-4 for details
3 Employee data is loaded
successfully?
o Yes: e*SmartClock loaded with employee data
o No: A text alert in red “The Clock does not
have any employee data” is shown on top of
screen
4 Biometric reader working?
o Yes: Working biometric reader flashes blue
lights
o No: If blue light does not flash on biometric
reader it indicates that it is not working or may
not be plugged in properly
see troubleshoot section step-2 for details
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Appendix B – Troubleshooting Guide
issue Cause Resolution
1 e*SmartClock device does
not power ON
Power cord connection may
not be connected properly
Remove the front cable cover to reveal
the various I/O ports and ensure the
power cord on the left side is
connected properly
2 Biometric reader is not
working
• Device may be broken 1. Notice flashing blue light on the
biometric device , If blue LED light is
not flashing, device may be broken
3. Reboot e*SmartClock and verify
biometric device light , If it does not
work call the helpdesk
3 Printer error USB printer may not be
selected in e*SmartClock
System Maintenance Screen
1. Touch on “Admin” in the upper left
corner of the application.
2. Manger Login screen will be
displayed
3. Login to e*SmartClock application
using Manger ID and Password
3. Touch on “Close Application” button
4. Application should popup message
“Are you sure you want to close this
application”
4. Touch “OK” to close the application
5. e*SmartClock System Maintenance
screen will appear
6. Select Printer configuration button.
7. Select EPSON Printers
8. Save and Exit configuration
4 ISP Connection not Found
• LAN cable may not be
attached to the network
port on the device or
not attached properly to
the POS switch
• LAN cable may be
broken
1. Ensure LAN cable is attached to
network port on the device and
network LED network indicator should
be flashing green
2. Ensure network cable is connected
to the POS network switch.
3. If the problem still persist:
• Professional Installer:
o Call your Supplier helpdesk
• OTP Installer:
o Call your Installation support
helpdesk
5 If device is fail to join
“nar.NA.MCDCORP”
Domain
Domain Param file may not
have correct configuration.
Due to this the clock could
not join to the NAR domain
• Professional Installer:
o Call your Supplier helpdesk
• OTP Installer:
o Call your Installation support
helpdesk
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issue Cause Resolution
6 No Employee Data found
error is shown on the
clock.
e*SmartClock is failed to
load the employee data
If the message does not go away within
a minute, please contact
• Professional Installer:
o Call your Supplier helpdesk
• OTP Installer:
o Call your Installation support
helpdesk
7 ‘Assign IP address
Manually’ screen is shown
during staging process
• e*SmartClock is not
connected to the
network.
• e*SmartClock Staging
Package did not get
installed to the Back
Office Server. Please
follow the MOST tool
e*SmartClock readiness
checks as listed in
Section 3 - Staging Files
Readiness (pre-steps)
• Do not enter any values on this
screen.
• Ensure network cable has
connectivity to the POS network
switch. • The LED network indicator should
be flashing green which shows
network connectivity.
• If no green flashing light, then
reboot device and check
connectivity again
• If the problem still persist:
Professional Installer:
o Call your Supplier helpdesk
OTP Installer:
o Call your Installation support
helpdesk
8 Windows Activation
Warning is shown
• Windows product
license is not activated.
• This warning comes
after completion of the
windows license
activation trial period.
This error eventually goes away once
the Volume License is activated.
Note: Windows license activation
doesn’t cause any issue in
e*SmartClock functionality. Press
cancel to dismiss the warning errors
• If the problem still persist:
Professional Installer:
o Call your Supplier helpdesk
OTP Installer:
o Call your Installation support
helpdesk
9 Error “there were error
while preparing the device
for re-image”
XPeStaging error
Pressing OK will continue the Staging
process.
If the problem still persist then:
o Re-start the staging step 8 once
again from beginning.
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Appendix C – Additional Monitor Configuration Instruction (Optional)
1 After the second monitor is connected to NCR
P1235 as mentioned in the Section 8; follow the
steps below to duplicate the NCR P1235 display
on the monitor.
o Start the NCR P1235 and wait until
e*SmartClock screen appear
o Power on the second monitor connected to
the NCR P1235
o Attach USB Keyboard to NCR P1235 USB
port
o Press “Ctrl+Alt+Delete” from keyboard
o Select “Start Task Manager” option from
keyboard OR Touch “Start Task Manager”
from screen as shown in the picture.
2 Touch “File” menu on Windows Task Manager
OR press “Alt+f” from Keyboard to select “File”
menu from Windows task manager
3 Touch on “New Task (Run...) from Windows task
manager’s ‘File’ menu OR Select “New Task
(Run…)” and press enter from keyboard
4 Type “Control” from keyboard and press “Enter”
OR Touch “OK” Button on the NCR P1235 touch
screen
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5 Select “Display” option from Control Panel using
keyboard OR Touch “Display” from the NCR
P1235 touch screen
6 Select “Change display settings” from Keyboard
OR
Touch “Change display settings” from the NCR
P1235 touch screen.
7 Change “Multiple Displays” drop down item
value to “Duplicate these displays” from NCR
P1235 touch Screen OR using keyboard.
o Select “Apply” from keyboard
OR Touch “Apply” from NCR P1235 touch
screen.
o Select “OK” from keyboard OR
Touch “OK” button using the NCR P1235
touch screen.
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Appendix D – NCR P1235 - Wall Mount Bracket Details
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Appendix E – Locations e*SmartClock Should NOT Be Installed
1 It is recommended to AVOID installing
e*SmartClock device near Drive-Thru
window.
2 It is recommended to AVOID installing
e*SmartClock device
near sink or water source
3 It is recommended to AVOID installing
e*SmartClock device in all areas around
faucets or other water sources
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4 It is recommended to AVOID installing
e*SmartClock device above or below fire
abatement systems.
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Appendix F – Loading NCR P1235 Image from thumb drive
1. The image is on the Imager 3.5 thumb drive from UKUT. OTP3 self-installs should verify they have the latest
version on the Imager 3.5 thumb drive
2. With the unit powered off,
connect the thumb drive
and a USB keyboard to the
unit
3. Power on the unit and
press the F8 key several
times when you see the
NCR Logo to get the Boot
Menu
4. At the Boot Menu, select
the thumb drive and press
Enter
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5. At the Windows Boot
Device screen, select the
first option, POS, KVS,
ORB, STC Menu
6. Select the Win 7 –
eSmartClock NCR 1235
option. Note the touch
screen is functional
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7. Some older thumb drives
will show a list of all
available devices. You still
select the Win 7 –
eSmartClock NCR 1235
option.
8. Select Ok to start the image load process
9. When the image load has
completed, you will be
prompted to remove the
thumb drive and press
Enter
10. After the reboot and some
updates, you will see the
localization screen.
The touch screen is
functional
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11. For Application Type,
select STC e*SmartClock.
For Device Number the
only option is 81
Verify that you see an IP
address in the lower area
of the screen, then touch
Ok and then confirm
12. Go to step 7 on page 19 to continue the installation