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The Automatic Column Shift feature allows the time clock to automatically select the correct punch column at scheduled times. This reduces errors and simplifies punching when employees follow consistent schedules.

You can program up to 12 automatic column shifts (codes 01–12). Each shift includes:

  • Time (hour and minute)
  • Days of the week
  • Column selection (In/Out button)

 

Why Use Automatic Column Shifting?

When enabled, employees simply insert their time card, and the time clock selects the correct column automatically. This is especially useful when:

  • All employees share the same schedule.
  • Scheduled punch times for different shifts do not overlap.

Important: If two shifts require different columns at the same time, the time clock cannot select both. For example, if the afternoon shift punches in at the same time the morning shift returns from lunch, a conflict occurs.

 

Example: Morning Shift Setup

  • Punch In at 6:00 AM: Program Column 1 at 5:55 AM.
  • Lunch 10:30–11:00 AM: Program Column 2 at 10:25 AM and Column 3 at 10:55 AM.
  • End of Shift at 2:30 PM: Program Column 4 at 2:25 PM.

 

Tips for Success

  • Confirm that scheduled punch times for different shifts do not overlap.
  • Employees can override automatic settings by pressing the desired column button. The manual selection remains active until the next scheduled shift or another manual change.

 

To set automatic column shifts on your FN1000:

  1. When HN4 appears on the display, press Enter (Button 3), to enter the HN4 menu. 
  2. Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the hour (24-hour format),
  3. Press Enter. The minute will begin to flash.
  4. Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the minute.
  5. Press Enter. 
  6. Scroll through days using + (Button 1) or - (Button 2). A flashing triangle indicates the selected day.
  7. Press Back (Button 4) to toggle a day off/on.
  8. Once all days have been enabled/disabled appropriately, press Enter (Button 3). 
  9. Press + (Button 1) or - (Button 2) to select the column for the punch:
    • 01: Column 1
    • 02: Column 2
    • 03: Column 3
    • 04: Column 4
  10. Press Enter (Button 3) to confirm and save the setting. The code in the bottom left will increase.

Repeat the steps for codes 02–12 as needed for each additional column shifts or move the Set Switch (under Button 1) to the left to return to normal operation mode.

 

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