Microtime

Originally designed to allow the central control of sunbeds in health clubs and salons, Microtimes have since been used for numerous diverse timing applications throughout the leisure industry. These include use in weightlifting, snooker halls and squash clubs.

Key Features

• Modular system - For flexibility and easy maintenance
• Remote operation - For total control from a central area
• Internal counters - Provide essential management data
• Integral Alarm - Signals operator if assistance is required
• Low voltage control lines - Minimizes Installation Costs

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General Description

The Microtime is a modular timing system. Each module is a self-contained controller for 'stand alone' use, or alongside other modules forming a central control console. Modules may be simply added or removed as required, meaning there is no limit to the system size, and that maintenance is simple and cost effective. The Microtime offers many additional advantages over token meters, mechanical timers and simple electronic systems.

All control wiring to the bed is low voltage, allowing simple installation at minimal cost. The module front panels are of a membrane type having five buttons to control the timer's operation, and a large four digit LED display. An internal piezo sounder complements the display providing audible signals to the operator.

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The Main Timer

The main timer, which is adjustable from the front panel, can be set by the single press of a button. When the timer is started, the bed is switched on, and the countdown commences. Once running, the timer may be paused, or cancelled at any time. At the end of the session, the bed is switched off and the Microtime produces an audible signal to inform the operator.

In the event of a power failure, the Microtime retains all necessary information so that when power is restored, an interrupted session may be continued, or aborted as required.

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The 'Call' Facility

A built in 'Call' facility allows users to request attention from the operator simply by pressing a button on the bed. This produces an audible signal on the controlling module, and causes the module's display to flash. The display will continue to flash until cancelled by the operator.

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The Internal Counters

The Microtime includes two internal counters to aid salon management. A Session counter counts completed sessions and may be displayed on the Microtime, or printed via the optional printer interface.

The second counter accumulates the Lamp Hours on a minute-by-minute basis whenever the output is on. The information may be displayed to the nearest hour on the Microtime or printed, to the nearest minute, via the optional printer interface. Both of the above counts continue to accumulate until manually reset.

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The 'Hold' Input

The use of the Microtime's 'Hold' input may be varied to suite the particular installation requirements. It's primary use is in conjunction with the cooling timer fitted on high pressure beds to allow the lamps to cool between sessions. Prior to starting a session this input is checked and, if necessary, the Microtime goes into a 'Hold' mode until the cooling timer in the bed times out.

On beds where this facility is not required, the 'Hold' input may be connected to a Start button on the bed. This allows users to start the bed themselves provided that the session has already been set up and started by the operator at at the Microtime.

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Microtime Options

The Cooling Fan Output

Some beds require the cooling fans to continue to run for a while after the end of each Session. Whilst this function is generally incorporated into the bed's own control circuitry, a few require an external control. The Microtime has a Cooling Fan Output though, due to the physical constraints of the case, this output is not available on standard units. It can, however be fitted if required.

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The Remote Display

The Remote Display is an option that provides an additional display unit giving an exact copy of the current Microtime display.

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The Printer Interface

The printer interface is an option that allows up to 16 Microtime modules to connect to a serial printer. The Status Report produced via the interface shows the current status of the bed, the session count, and lamp hours and minutes recorded for each bed. In order to use the printer interface, the Microtimes modules must be fitted with a printer output socket. This socket is not fitted as standard on basic modules but may be fitted on request.

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