TanRob

Hello everyone. First time poster and had a quick question about timers. I am looking at beds that have:

*Digital timer with built in hour meter
*Built in remote timer, daisy-chainable, and Tmax ready

Am I to understand from these statements that I do not need a Tmax timer for each bed but rather a "manager"?

Also, the software I am looking at also says they are Tmax timer compatible. Should I also assume that the software will work as the "manger"? And there will be no need for a Tmax timer or a manager?

Thank you for your response.

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Neon Beach

Nope, the manager controls the timers in each room via the daisy-chain you mentioned.

Neon Beach

P.S. With most salon management software, you can set the timers via the computer.

West Side Tanner

Our computer is connected to the Manager. The software puts the time into the Manager.

TanRob

I guess I'm a little confused about using timers and what exactly I need. I've been searching previous topics but I'm still unclear.

Next week the electrician will be here and getting started on our new location. I need to give him some direction and the power seems pretty straight-forward. But I need help understanding the timer & manager set-up.

I have narrowed down my software options to a few that control rooms (timers). Do I need more information from the bed manufacturer and software folks to make the electrician understand what I need to accomplish?

From what I understand, I need to set up a daisy chain (not sure what that means beyond a loop of sorts). So from the software, I need a manager? And then I need timers in each room? What is the difference between 1A and 3A timers? These will come with wire from what I understand, are there specific instructions included for the electrician to hook up a daisy chain?

Thank you and please bear with me here - the daisy/timer topic is very foreign to me, I will catch on quickly, I’m a pretty smart guy.

BTW, I will have 3 rooms.

mr belvedere

Ok, rob, lets talk bed and timer brands. What are you buying?

TanRob

I know I'm probably going to be chastised here for admitting this but the Solar Storm 32C.

The software is going to be one of the top-sellers. Helios, Tan Track or if I get a chance to try it, Sun Touch. I'm having a difficult time choosing, I don't like anything I‘ve demo'ed.

mr belvedere

Never. I like the user interface and reports in Helios, but many salons like Sun Touch because of vendor issues. I prefer the T-max timer system and 3a boards (Each board and the manager will come with a 50' comm cord for the daisy chain network). There are several members here that can help you get your stuff.

TanRob

Thank you so much for your response. I'd love to talk to anyone interested.

sunsally

TanRob -

www.appdig.com is the website for Applied Digital Inc - the company that makes the t-max timers and managers.

If you go to that site, you can click on the first subject (T-max) and it will get you to a section with all the equipment they sell, FAQ's, downloadable manuals, etc etc. That should help a lot.

Dan Boone is an employee at ADI that frequents the different tanning boards and is VERY helpful - he would be a good one to try to call or email as well.

If there isn't a way to contact him through that website, there is another tanning board where they have a "forum" and you can submit specific questions. Out of respect for this forum, I'll PM that address to you separately. Since you are new - a "PM" will show up at the top saying "You have 1 new message". Click on that, or go to "messages" (top buttons) and you'll find it there!

Good luck!