TIMER PRO TM

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SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

$
495* Single Site User ■ Discounts for 2 or More
Timer Pro™ runs on Palm™ and Pocket
PC™ devices plus Tablet PC’s and in Excel
on your own PC. The Timer Pro™ modules
allow users’ to rapidly develop accurate
standard times for any process. On PDAs,
users have full access to all the standard
PDA features such as Address Book, Date
Book, Calculator, etc.

A Unique Data Collection Solution

Timer Pro™ is the only time study product
that allows you to completely customize
header screens, elemental characteristics, pop
up lists and notes to completely meet your
business needs.

Timer Pro™ creates a complete log of all

transactions including the date and start and
end time of every activity - not merely a
series of recorded times. Collect process time data quickly and
accurately with Timer Pro .
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You can eliminate the tedious task of entering

text on the PDA by creating and maintaining
study templates on your PC using Microsoft Lean and Six Sigma Support
Excel™. These templates can be repeatedly
Timer Pro™ includes Instant Study™ which
downloaded to the PDA via the device’s
allows anyone to perform accurate cycle time
standard Sync function.
APPLIED studies with virtually no setup or training. As
COMPUTER observations are made the results are
If necessary, study characteristics can be
SERVICES displayed in real time. All observations can
modified and new characteristics can be
INC optionally be saved to file for review and
added to the study directly on the PDA after
summary in Timer Pro’s Excel summary.
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the template is downloaded to the PDA.
Instant Study™ is ideal for staff with no

FREE
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cycle time data as part of their lean and six
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PDA Time Study Made Simple
As elements are recorded users have instant access to
add notes, capture study parameters, change
performance rating, etc. Results of each study can be
viewed directly on the PDA with frequency of
occurrence and allowances applied by element.
Instant Study™ - Data Collection for Everyone
Instant Study™ is designed to allow cycle times to be
gathered and summarized by anyone, not only those
who have time study experience. Instant Study™ can
be mastered in minutes. Data collected is ideal for
Lean Initiatives and Six Sigma measures.

Numerous productivity features are included in Timer
Pro to simplify and minimize data entry requirements.
These include rapid repeats (when one activity is
repeated several times) and the use of popup hotlists
so that even brief activities can be captured to produce
fully documented procedures.
Summarize Your Data in ExcelTM
All data collected can be reviewed in customized
Excel™ spreadsheets where automatic summarization
is available. Each spreadsheet is a potential Timer
Pro™ template that can itself be downloaded to the
PDA for reuse as required.
You can use your own Excel™ skills to further
customize the standard template to your exact needs
including company logos and other graphics.
Setup is confined to a single decision of whether or not
the observation data will be saved to a file.
As observations are recorded, study results are shown
in real time at the top of the data collection screen.
Instant Study™ yields both faster and more accurate
results when compared to using a traditional
stopwatch.
With a stopwatch, as observations are made, the times
are manually written down then and summarized at the
end of the data collection period with inherent potential
for error.
At any point the user can request on-line statistics.
Instant Study™ will immediately display summarized
production rates for the operation. Optionally, users can
add allowance or performance factors to the data.

If the Save option was chosen, every transaction is

date and time stamped and passed back to Excel™ to
fully document the study. Using the standard Timer
Pro™ file management procedures,
data from any number of studies
can be consolidated as required.

1. Set Up

Instant Study contains just 3 2. Data Collection

screens and is designed for ease
of use. Data collection is summarized
in real time as observations are made. The Statistics screen instantly
presents the production details and can be viewed at any time. 3. Real Time Statistics

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Time Study with Timer ProTM Timer Pro allows

you to time up to
Begin a time study by entering elements directly onto 10 subjects
the PDA or calling up a downloaded template. Each simultaneously.
study can have up to 300 activities. You may also
define a default sequence for the activities.

When the first break point occurs, tap the START button.
Timing begins on the first activity and the START button
changes to STOP and the STATS button changes to TIME.

As each activity ends, you can either tap the TIME

button or click one of the PDA keys to end the activity
and start the next one. As entries are recorded, the
previous entries scroll up the screen so you have
immediate visual display of up to 16 of the most recent
entries. To pause or end the study, tap the STOP button.

Screen buttons ■ Operator Performance Rating

change as Operator rating is used to reflect an operator’s
users start and performance against what would be considered the
stop studies. normal pace for a task. The default is 100 reflecting
Tap the STATS 100 percent. Tapping on the rating field will pop up a
button to list of all available ratings from 0 to 200 percent right
review study on the main input screen.
statistics on
the PDA. at Timing Multiple Subjects ( )
any time.
■
Up to 10 subjects can be time studied simultaneously.
A subject can be a person, a machine or any other
asset for which you wish to collect performance data.
Easily Handle All Situations
Simple screen taps allow you to handle all
the common situations that occur during a
time study.

■ Selecting Alternate Elements

You may change the displayed activity at
any time. To do so, tap on the displayed
element description. The study element list
appears.

Activities can be organized in a hierarchical

structure up to 5 levels deep. Simply tap on the Drill down to
presented lists to drill down to the activity being select from the
observed. Tap on the desired new activity and it categorized
will replace the currently highlighted element on activity lists.
the main input screen.

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■ Skip a Non-Representative Occurrence

Use the SKIP button to indicate that the time for the
highlighted element will be recorded but
will not be included in any summary
calculations. This is useful when an
operator fumbles or when the observer
simply misses the end of an element.

■ Resume a Previous Observation

The + LAST button adds the time currently
being recorded to the last occurrence of
the current element. This option is used
when the performance of an element is
interrupted - for example, if the operator
stops to talk to a supervisor or a machine
breakdown interrupts a process cycle. If a study is
paused, the RESUME button will restart timing on the
last recorded element.

Adding Notes and Related Data Collection

Data collection by
Notes and supporting data can be added to any
observation is
observation. The Notes column, between the
simplified using
element descriptive and rating, is tapped to bring up
popup lists and
the notes screen.
keypads.

All the fields on this user-defined screen originate

from the Excel™ template along with their associated
pop up options. Users can manually enter data or tap
on any prompt to bring up the pop up list or on screen
keyboards to speed data entry.
New data fields can be added and pop up lists edited
directly on the PDA.
Adding Study Header Information
Users can define up to 10 header fields with associated
pop up options that will allow them to capture all the
details unique to their operation.
As with Notes, users can manually enter data or tap on
any prompt to bring up the pop up list or
on screen keyboards to speed data entry.
The study header is accessed using the
HEAD button on the main
input screen.

New data fields can be

added and pop up lists
edited directly on the PDA.

User’s define header

screens to capture data
unique to their operation.

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Lean Manufacturing Support Operator

Performance
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Each study can have up to 300 unique activities. Each

activity can be assigned a number of characteristics This screen
that can greatly assist you in determining the value reflects, by
added by that activity and/or groups of activity. Each element, the true
activity can be assigned: average rating of
the operator’s
Default Sequence performance and
Value Added/Non Value Added Flag the percent of
●

Avoidable/Unavoidable Delay the study

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Numeric Input Flag represented by

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Category Code (to group related activities - each activity.

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e.g. “packing” and “sign of order sheet”

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could be grouped under a shipping category.) ■ Apply Frequencies and Allowances

In many cases, to develop a final standard you will
Review Real Time Statistics need to apply a specific frequency and allowance to
each element.
Tap the STATS button on the main input screen to view, To enter an
by subject, or for the total study, summarized data for allowance or
the study. You frequency, tap in
may also select the element’s
parameters for PF&D column
the entire study or the frequency
(e.g. the PF&D numerator or
allowance, unit of denominator field
measure and and enter the
desired statistical value by tapping
tolerance). on the numeric
values listed at the right side of the screen.
Drilling down
further will allow Final Standards
you to access the study summary options where full
■
The Final Standard screen shows the resulting
analysis of your data is presented.
standard developed as a result of applying the
elemental frequency and allowance (as described
■ View the Required Observations above) to the leveled time by element.
The Required Observation screen displays the number
of observations needed, based on data collected to that The leveled time
point, to achieve takes into
your desired level account all
of accuracy. By ratings applied to
element, the the observations
calculation by the observer
accounts for the while excluding
range of obser- any observations
vations, statistical that have been
deviation and flagged as
your selected skipped during
accuracy. the study.

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Customize the provided Excel template to meet

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your exact reporting requirements. Upgrade at Any Time

ExcelTM Summarization
As data is loaded from the PDA study into ExcelTM ,
supporting worksheets are recreated in the new
spreadsheet to include Elements, Header, Data, Notes,
and Subjects. This insures that the new ExcelTM sheet
Timer ProTM is one module of the Business ProTM
integrated family of PDA, PC, server and web-based
performance measurement tools. As such, Timer
ProTM is fully upward compatible with our full range of
work measurement products providing access to:
Develop standard data from Timer ProTM data.
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can itself be used as a template for future studies.
Observations made during your study are saved to a
Raw Data sheet for rapid summarization.
In addition to a standard elemental summary and a
summary by subject and element, the ExcelTM sheet
● QuickTimes predetermined time system.
Expert modules to de-skill development.
●
ISO 9000 release control.
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● Embedded graphics for work instructions.
Line balancing to improve productivity.
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includes a custom menu option that dynamically

isolates your customized study specific data fields.
This unique option allows you to summarize your
data by any parameter that you wish - e.g. you can
develop the time to load a machine by type of part,
the time to stack shelves by box size and shelve
location etc.

You are also free to use your own ExcelTM skills to

update any or all of the standard reporting functions.

For more on Business Pro measurement sys-

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tems, visit www.performance-measurement.com.

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Fixed and Random Interval Sampling

Timer Pro version 3.0 includes an integrated activity
sampling module that can be used for random or fixed
interval sampling of any number of subjects, activities
or conditions.

Sampling studies can be configured to prompt between

1 and 60 times per hour. Users are prompted to make
entries by the PDA issuing a series of alarms.

As each sampling entry is made it is displayed on the

main input screen. As in the time study, you may add
notes and text to each observation as required.

Sampling
studies are Menu options are available to instantly summarize
configured to the data from which you can use your own Excel
meet your skills to customize the results to your needs.
exact needs.

You can change the number of occurrences for

any activity by tapping the occurrence value next
to that activity. A popup list of numbers will
appear from which selections can be made.

The sampling raw data will

also presents a complete log
of when every transaction
recorded so that additional
When sampling time-based analysis can be
observations are performed.
due, the PDA will
issue an alarm to
alert the user.

Sample observations
are recorded.

At any point, a study

summary is available.

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FREE Bonus Program -

QuickTimesTM for ExcelTM
There are many cases where
it is not practical or even
possible to time study a
particular operation. Perhaps
the task is at a remote
location or the operation is
not even being performed
yet. However, you still need
an estimate of the time
required.

With your purchase of

Timer Pro™ you will also
receive a free copy of
QuickTimes for Excel™.
QuickTimes™ is a standard time database developed QuickTimes generator allows you to develop
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using the MTM-1™ predetermined time system. times for tasks which can not be time studied.
MTM™ stands for Methods Time Measurement and is
the internationally recognized standard for developing motion sequences. The system will start building the
accurate task times. task time based upon your selections.

QuickTimes for Excel™ is extremely easy to use,
requires no training or certification and is delivered to
you with complete elemental backup. You describe
your tasks by simply selecting from the presented
All data is saved to an Excel™ sheet which you are
free to customize to your exact requirements using
your own Excel™ skills. Data developed in
QuickTimes for Excel™ can be uploaded at any time
to any member of
the Business ProTM
product family.

Download a free
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Unlike QuickTimes
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MTMTM / MTM-1TM are registered trademarks of the MTM Association for Standards and Research.

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Timer Pro Hardware Requirements Timer Pro on a Palm Based PDA Device

Palm™ devices with Palm OS 3.5 or higher with 8

MB memory and 33 mHz processor.
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■ Pocket PC™ IPAQ H3XXX, HP 5XX, Dell Axim.

Other devices may be supported – please call.

Which Device is Right for Me?

Timer Pro™ functions exactly the same on both
Palm™ and Pocket PC™ devices. The differences
you will see are in performance, the physical size of
the screen on the device and the price you pay.

Palm based devices have a smaller screen than

Pocket PC™ devices. For example, on a Palm device
you will see the last 10 observations made during a
study. The same screen on the Pocket PC will show
the last 16 observations.

Palm™ devices generally cost slightly less than the

Pocket PC™. Palm Inc. has also had recent financial
Timer Pro on a Pocket PC Device
problems that may be a consideration in your decision.
Pocket PC™ devices offer superior processors and
standard applications that are more tightly integrated
with Microsoft products than the equivalent Palm™
applications. Dell recently entered the market with
their Axim™ devices that have excellent quality and
are priced very competitively to Palm.

About Us
ACS has been developing measurement software
since 1983 and supports over 400 installations
worldwide. We offer a full range of measurement
systems for manufacturing and service industries.

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