Peradon TIMESAFE Owner's manual

Installation and Operation
Instructions for
TIMESAFE
ADM BILLIARD TIMING METER
MAKERS OF FINE CUES, TIPS AND ACCESSORIES SINCE 1885
128 Richmond Row, Liverpool L3 3BL.
Telephone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Designed and Manufactured in Great Britain exclusively for Peradon

1. INTRODUCTION
The Timesafe meter has been designed using modern technology to give an extremely reliable unit. The modular
construction allows for easy servicing when required. The meter is simple to install and requires no maintenance other
than regular emptying of the cash box. The operating characteristics as defined by BS-EN60730 are type 1B. The
meters comply to the latest EMC and Low Voltage directives, meeting EN60730-1:92, EN50082-1:92, EN55014:93,
and EN60555-2:87.
2. INSTALLATION
The ADM Timesafe meter is designed as an independently surface mounted
control, and can be corner mounted either left or right. It should not be installed
in locations where the ambient temperature exceeds 40ºC.
Lay the meter on its back and unlock and remove the cash box.
See Figure 1. Using a No. 1, nine inch pozidrive screwdriver remove the
recessed screw and remove the front panel by pulling towards base as far as
possible, lifting bottom edge slightly outwards and then lifting panel upwards.
IMPORTANT. It is essential that panel recess is clear of case lip before at-
tempting to lift panel out. Rotate front panel and withdraw nine way
connector from printed circuit board thus separating front panel from the
meter case. Set programming switches (as shown in Section 3) and place
panel in a safe place.
iii. Position the case on the wall and mark the top centre fixing position. Plug
the wall and fit with No. 8 or 10 screw of not less than 22mm. Hang case
on screw and tighten, use a spirit level to ensure the case is perfectly level.
If the case is not level the coin mechanism may malfunction.
iv. Mark the bottom two screw positions, remove case and plug the holes.
Remove the cable knockouts as required and fix to the wall.
v. Using a fused double pole switch for the mains input, wire the unit as
shown in Figure 2. IMPORTANT. Use cable of crossectional area not less
than 1.0sq. mm and fuse at 5A. The use of 20mm conduit is recommended
(use male thread adaptor with lock-ring e.g. Ega type EMA 1ZM).
Alternatively fit a 20mm nylon compression cable gland to provide strain relief.
NOTE. To avoid irreparable damage to the unit if loads greater than 4.5A are connected to the ADM Meter a
non-resettable 5A fuse is fitted. If this fuse is blown it should be replaced by a competent technician or returned to the
factory for replacement.
L N N L
LOAD
OUT
MAINS
IN
EARTH
E
Figure 2
WARNING!
THE EARTH TERMINAL MUST BE CORRECTLY
CONNECTED TO A KNOWN EARTH
ENSURE EARTH WIRE IS ADEQUATELY TRAPPED
BY THE TAGS OF THE CLAMPING WASHERS

vi. Refit front panel, make sure the nine way connector is the right way round, there is a polarising back to assist
correct insertion. Do not force connector to fit wrong-way round. Replace the recessed screw, making sure the
screw head is ush with the front panel but not overtightened.
vii. Insert cash box and lock. MAKE A NOTE OF THE KEY NUMBER AND PUT ONE KEY IN A SAFE PLACE.
viii. Switch on and test for correct operation, see section 5.
NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE FRONT PANEL UNSECURED OR WITH THE
CASE UNEARTHED.
Figure 3
3. SETTING TIME DELAY
The adjustment for time delay per coin is located on the rear of the front panel and consists of a
seven way switch bank located on the printed circuit board. See Figure 3.
Delays of between one minute and one hundred and twenty seven minutes are selectable in one minute steps and are
obtained by correct positioning of the seven switches as shown in Figure 4. Times are additive and the correct delay
is obtained by adding the appropriate minutes related to each switch.
A facility is incorporated to select timing countdown in minutes or seconds. Countdown in minutes is the default
option. To select countdown in seconds move switch to the OFF position.
NOTE. The price change option is not fitted to ADM Timesafe meters.
IMPORTANT
NEVER ATTEMPT TO ADJUST TIME SETTING WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING MAINS SUPPLY.
6. SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Dimensions Height: 250mm (9.8 in)
Width: 145mm (5.7 in)
Depth: 150mm (5.9 in)
Weight 3.75 kgm (8.3 Ib)
Case material 18 SWG mild steel phosphated and coated with white epoxy polyester powder
Switching capacity 1kVA maximum
Power consumption All types less than 10W at 240V 50Hz (no load)
Time intervals 1 minute to 127 minutes in 1 minute increments
IMPORTANT - THE ADM TIMESAFE METER IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE
ONLY
Although the ADM Timesafe billiard timing meters are strong and reliable, they are obviously targets for
vandalism. Peradon, therefore recommend that coin boxes are emptied every evening, after play has finished,
and the coin box left open.
Modifications to Standard Range
Due to continual improvements and miniaturisation of electronic components
the Wyvern Standard range has been partially re-designed for all components
to fit on one printed circuit board which means the illustrations showing
positions of programming switches in the manual are no longer valid. In
addition the option of selecting accumulative or non-accumulative option for
non-display timers has been removed. Instead an additional option has been
added for both display and non-display types to select timing countdown in
minutes or seconds. The illustration below replaces figure 6 in the manual.
Price change option Set time per coin
Select minutes or
seconds countdown.
Non-resettable fuse
Figures 4 and 7 are still used to programme price change and set time .
Countdown in minutes is the default option. To select countdown in
seconds move switch to the OFF position.
NOTE. To avoid irreparable damage to the unit if loads greater than
4.5A are connected to 24V, VF or 1kVA units a non-resettable 5A fuse
is now fitted. If this fuse is blown it should be replaced by a competent
technician or returned to the factory for replacement.
4. SETTING PROGRAMMING SWITCHES
IMPORTANT - ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE MAINS BEFORE ADJUSTING.
Figure 4. To set price change
i Setting the TIME PER COIN.
This is achieved with a 7 way switch bank located
on a PCB (printed circuit board) on the back of the
front panel. If there are two PCBs it is on the lower
board. See Figure 6. Time periods may be minutes
or seconds as specified on ordering and are
selectable in 1 to 63 steps. The maximum time per
coin is 127 minutes or seconds. The time units
double for each switch; For example, Switch 1
gives one minute (or second), Switch 2 gives two
and Switch 3 gives four; so if Switches 1, 2 , 3 and
4 are ON, 15 minutes (or seconds) will have been
programmed. See Figure 7.
ii. Setting the PRICE CHANGE OPTION.
This gives the facility to alter the number of coins
required to activate the timer from one to sixteen.
This is a 4 way switch bank located to the left of the 7
way switch. See Figures 6 and 4.
iii. Setting the RUN-ON DELAY.
This facility is only fitted to model types DFC
and DFP and allows the length of time for the
secondary output overrun to be programmed from
1 to 99 minutes. Use the two 4 way switches to
the right of the seven way switch bank. Refer to
Figures 6 and 5.
iv. Setting Accumulative/Non-accumulative Modes
This only applies to non-display models BSC, BMP,
BRC and BRP. Use the 1 way switch bank to the
right of the 7 way switch bank. Set to OFF for
non-accumulative or set to ON for accumulative
mode. See Figure 6.
Figure 5
Set secondary
run-on
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Example shown
set for 45
TENS SWITCH BANK UNITS SWITCH BANK
COINS SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
1 OFF OFF OFF OFF
2 ON OFF OFF OFF
3 OFF ON OFF OFF
4 ON ON OFF OFF
5 OFF OFF ON OFF
6 ON OFF ON OFF
7 OFF ON ON OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF
9 OFF OFF OFF ON
10 ON OFF OFF ON
11 OFF ON OFF ON
12 ON ON OFF ON
13 OFF OFF ON ON
14 ON OFF ON ON
15 OFF ON ON ON
16 ON ON ON ON
5. OPERATION
Non-display types
BSC and BMP (minutes) or BRC and BRP (seconds)
These timers can be configured to be either accumulative or non-accumulative using setting switch (see Figure 6). In non-
accumulative mode (switch OFF) when a correct coin is inserted the load will be switched on for the time period selected.
If a second coin is inserted the timer will reset to the programmed time and remaining time on the previous coin will be
lost. If a coin counter is fitted both coins will be counted. In accumulative mode (switch ON) additional coins inserted
add programmed time to time remaining. For example, if the time period is ten minutes, one coin gives ten minutes, two
gives twenty and three gives thirty and so on. The maximum time which may be accumulated is 255 minutes (or seconds
for types BRC/ BRP). In addition models BMP/BRP are fitted with a key switch on the front panel which when turned
to the ON position overrides the timer and switches on the load permanently. All models may be fitted with a lockout to
prevent more than one coin being inserted; the BMP/BRP override facility activates the lockout.
Display types
DFC, DFP, DMC, DMP, DPC, DPF and DPL (minutes) or DRC, DPR, DRF, DRM and DRP(seconds).
These timers have a three digit display on the front panel showing the minutes/seconds allocated on coin insertion
and then count down. They are accumulative with a maximum time of 999 minutes (or seconds) but can be fitted
with a lockout which prevents more than one coin being inserted and so preventing accumulation.
Example. Set for 12 coins
Tens Reqd SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
0 ON ON ON ON
1 OFF ON ON ON
2 ON OFF ON ON
3 OFF OFF ON ON
4 ON ON OFF ON
5 OFF ON OFF ON
6 ON OFF OFF ON
7 OFF OFF OFF ON
8 ON ON ON OFF
9 OFF ON ON OFF
Units Reqd SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
0 ON ON ON ON
1 OFF ON ON ON
2 ON OFF ON ON
3 OFF OFF ON ON
4 ON ON OFF ON
5 OFF ON OFF ON
6 ON OFF OFF ON
7 OFF OFF OFF ON
8 ON ON ON OFF
9 OF ON ON OFF
Figure 7. To set time period
Figure 6. Position of programming switches
Figure 4

4. OPERATION
IMPORTANT
NEVER OPERATE UNIT WITH FRONT PANEL UNSECURED OR WITH CASE UN- EARTHED.
With the mains off the display in top left hand of the meter will be blanked.
NOTE: Coins may be inserted under these conditions but will be lost
On applying mains the display will indicate 00. When a coin is inserted, the display will indicate time selected and the
load switched on. The display will count down in one minute steps until zero is reached when the load is switched off.
Further coins may be inserted at any time in the timing sequence and the display will indicate total time remaining.
The meter will operate up to 999 minutes (approx 16½ hours) before the meter resets to zero.
The timing circuit may be overridden by the key operated matchplay switch located below the coin mechanism. To
over-ride insert key and turn to the right. The display will be blanked and the load switched on. Any coins inserted
will be lost. On returning the switch to the vertical position the meter will be reset to the zero time condition and the
display will indicate 00.
5. REPAIRS AND FAULT FINDING
In case of failure the front panel may be removed and completely replaced or individual parts replaced. . In all cases
it is not necessary to remove the control unit from the wall.
To replace the printed wiring board simply withdraw by sliding the board out of its guides and replacement is the
reverse ensuring that the board is pushed fully home onto the stops.
The following table is a guide to diagnosing faults that may occur:
1. Replace coin
mechanism and/or switch
assembly
2. Replace main PCB
Replace main PCB
Check matchplay switch.
If correct replace main PCB
Replace main PCB
Replace main PCB
Replace main PCB
FAULT REMEDY
Load switched on permanently
Load not switched on
Load fails to switch off after
time interval
Incorrect or erratic timing
Display fails to read 00 when
mains power applied
Replace Main PCB
Remove connectors from coin
mechanism switch assembly.
Short connectors together If
unit then switches on replace
switch assembly, if not replace
PCB.
Replace main PCB
1. Check not set for seconds
mode.
2. Check setting of timing
switch, if correct replace PCB
Replace main PCB
FAULT REMEDY
Display indicates 00 but does
not count up
Display counts up and load
switches on but does not
count down to zero after
token inserted
Display appears to
function correctly but load
permanently on
Display blank and load
not on
Display blank and load
on
Display blank and load not
on (and coin counter fails to
function if fitted)
IMPORTANT
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE FRONT PANEL WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING MAINS
SUPPLY