TR905 transmits punches to Timerack as they occur. Punches are also stored locally on the clock in case of a communication error with the server. Punch data can be retrieved from the clock and then uploaded to the portal from a USB drive. 

This article explains how to retrieve punch data from a TR905 clock and upload to the portal.


Download data from clock

1) With the clock powered on, begin from the punch/home screen.

Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the left side of the clock. Wait for the USB iconto appear in the upper right of the screen to confirm that the USB drive is connected.

2) Press the M/⏎ button on the clock to access the Main Menu. 

3) Use the arrow buttons above the fingerprint and badge reader to navigate to USB Manager and then press the OK button to select it.
4) Navigate to Download and then press the OK button to select it.
5) Navigate to Attendance Data and then press the OK button to select it.
6) Select a Time Range of punches to download. When a message displays that the download succeeded, press the OK button to dismiss the message.

A file will now exist on the USB drive. The File Name will include the clock's Serial Number (e.g., BJIR211110017_attlog.dat).
7) Disconnect the USB drive from the clock.

Import data into portal

1) Connect the USB drive to your computer.


2) In the client portal, select Clocks on the top navigation menu and then choose Upload USB Data on the left.


3) Find the applicable clock Serial Number in the Device Sr No column and then choose it in the Select column.


4) Click the Choose File button to browse files on your device. Navigate to the USB drive in your computer's file explorer and then select the applicable file.


5) Click the Start button. A pop-up will display at the top of the page confirming the upload. Click OK to dismiss the message and begin uploading.

6) A message will display near the top of the page indicating the punch upload status.


Post the uploaded punches to timecards

1) From the Clocks section, choose Transaction Management on the left navigation menu.

2) Click Poll Clocks.


The punches will be processed and appear on timecards.