Your device's controller is the "brain" that manages your treatments. Understanding your specific controller type will help you get the most effective and safe treatments.
- ClearLink Controller
- DT Controller
ClearLink Controller (Advanced)
ClearLink is Phothera's most advanced controller system, featuring a touchscreen interface and three distinct operating modes.
Guided Mode (Recommended for Most Patients)
What it does:
- Asks questions about your skin's response after each treatment
- Automatically adjusts your next treatment based on your answers
- Provides built-in safety checks and dose management
- Tracks treatment history and missed sessions
How to use Guided Mode:
After unlocking your device:
- Treatment screen appears with your scheduled dose
- Device asks: "Were you in pain or red after your last treatment?"
- Choose your response:
- "No, or < 24 Hrs" No symptoms or gone within 24 hours
- "24 – 48 Hrs" Symptoms lasted 24-48 hours
- "> 48 Hrs" Symptoms lasted more than 48 hours
- "Still red / pain." Currently experiencing symptoms
- Select treatment distance (0" or 9" depending on your device)
- Confirm treatment - device shows dose and estimated time
- Put on goggles and begin treatment
⚠️ Important: If you select "Still red/pain," the device will lock until 16 hours have elapsed. This prevents treating irritated skin.
Benefits of Guided Mode:
- Prevents under-dosing and over-dosing
- Compensates for missed treatments automatically
- Adjusts for lamp aging and room temperature
- Provides peace of mind for new users
DT Controller (Digital Timer)
The DT Controller is designed for simplicity and reliability, with a focus on time-based treatments.
Features:
- Large back-lit LCD showing minutes: seconds (mm: ss)
- Simple button interface
- Reliable time-based control
- Standby mode showing last treatment time
Basic Operation:
- Unlock device with "0007" (default code)
- Set treatment time using UP/DOWN arrows
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to start treatment
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to pause/resume
- Press CANCEL to stop treatment
- At any time, you can shift between positions by pushing the Back button
Time Entry Example: To enter 1 minute 23 seconds (01:23):
- Right digit flashes - press UP 3 times (shows 00:03)
- Press LEFT arrow - press UP 2 times (shows 00:23)
- Press LEFT arrow - press UP 1 time (shows 01:23)
- Press PLAY/PAUSE to lock in time