ALGE-Timing ASC3 User manual

Manual
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Important Information
General
Before using your ALGE-TIMING device read the complete manual carefully. It is part of the device and
contains important information about installation, safety and its intended use. This manual cannot cov-
er all conceivable applications. For further information or in case of problems that are mentioned not at
all or not sufficiently detailed, please contact your ALGE-TIMING representative. You can find contact
details on our homepage www.alge-timing.com
Safety
Apart from the information of this manual all general safety and accident prevention regulations of the
legislator must be taken into account.
The device must only be used by trained persons. The setting-up and installation must only be exe-
cuted according to the manufacturer’s data.
Intended Use
The device must only be used for its intended applications. Technical modifications and any misuse
are prohibited because of the risks involved! ALGE-TIMING is not liable for damages that are caused by
improper use or incorrect operation.
Power supply
The stated voltage on the type plate must correspond to voltage of the power source. Check all con-
nections and plugs before usage. Damaged connection wires must be replaced immediately by an
authorized electrician. The device must only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed
by an electrician according to IEC 60364-1. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands! Never touch
live parts!
Cleaning
Please clean the outside of the device only with a smooth cloth. Detergents can cause damage. Never
submerge in water, never open or clean with wet cloth. The cleaning must not be carried out by hose
or high-pressure (risk of short circuits or other damage).
Liability Limitations
All technical information, data and information for installation and operation correspond to the latest
status at time of printing and are made in all conscience considering our past experience and
knowledge. Information, pictures and description do not entitle to base any claims. The manufacturer
is not liable for damage due to failure to observe the manual, improper use, incorrect repairs, technical
modifications, use of unauthorized spare parts. Translations are made in all conscience. We assume
no liability for translation mistakes, even if the translation is carried out by us or on our behalf.
Disposal
If a label is placed on the device showing a crossed out dustbin on wheels (see drawing), the
European directive 2002/96/EG applies for this device.
Please get informed about the applicable regulations for separate collection of electrical and
electronical waste in your country and do not dispose of the old devices as household waste.
Correct disposal of old equipment protects the environment and humans against negative
consequences!
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Declaration of Conformity
We declare that the following products comply with the requirements of the listed standards. Parts that
we use in the product are CE certificated by the manufacturers and ALGE-TIMING GmbH does not
change them.
We, ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstrasse 39
A-6890 Lustenau
Declare under our sole responsibility, that the display board:
ASC3
is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative documents(s):
Safety: IEC 60950:1999 / EN 60950:2000
EN 60335-1:2002 + A11:2004 + A1:2004 + A12:2006 + A2:2006
EMC: EN55022:2006+A1:2007
EN55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN61000 3-2:2006
EN61000 3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
Additional Information:
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, also
the EMC Directive 2004/108EG and accordingly carries the CE-marking.
Lustenau, 30.04.2014 ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Albert Vetter
(General Manager)

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Table of Contents
1General................................................................................................................5
1.1 Connections and Devices.....................................................................................6
1.2 Power Supply (12+14)..........................................................................................7
1.3 Display..................................................................................................................7
1.4 Start Light (A, B and C).........................................................................................7
1.5 Horn (8 + 9)..........................................................................................................7
1.6 Mounting of the Startclock ....................................................................................7
2Operation.............................................................................................................8
2.1 Parameters...........................................................................................................8
2.2 Starting up the Startclock......................................................................................8
2.3 Programs............................................................................................................13
3Parameter setting .............................................................................................28
3.1 Parameter Setting in the Startclock.....................................................................28
3.2 Parameter setting by PC.....................................................................................33
4Multiport............................................................................................................33
4.1 RS232 Interface..................................................................................................33
4.2 Remote Control ASC3-RC..................................................................................34
.............................................................................................................................................34
4.3 GPS Receiver.....................................................................................................35
4.5 Commands for reading data from device: ...........................................................36
4.6 Commands for setting data:................................................................................37
5Technical Data ..................................................................................................38

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1 General
The startclock ASC3 is a device for sports with individual start and fixed countdown time. It
helps the athletes and starters to organize the start procedure. There are several programs
available to cover different sports. Each program has 9 different start interval times. An
acoustic countdown, a start light and a visible countdown help you to organize the start pro-
cedure.
A-C.....Start lights (red, yellow and green)
D........Bib (Start Number) - yellow
E ........Countdown Time - red
F.........Time of day with hours, minutes and seconds - green
1.........Green push button
2.........Yellow push button
3.........Program push button
4.........Start input (e.g. startgate for skiing) with green and black banana socket
5.........Connector for push button for start interval setting and countdown start
6.........Start output with banana sockets
7.........Multiport
8.........Volume for speaker
9.........Socket to connect an external speaker
10.......Battery condition and charging LEDs
11.......On / Off – switch
12.......External 12V power connection (12 – 15 VDC)
13.......Fuse 1.0 A for power supply
14.......Mains connector to recharge internal battery of built in power pack (100-240VAC)

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1.1 Connections and Devices
1.1.1 Green Push Button PB1 (1)
The green push button (1) is a manual start button. If you press this button it triggers a start
impulse (same as getting a start impulse from start input (4)). Furthermore, the green push
button is used for settings. You can change the blinking parameters.
1.1.2 Yellow Push Button PB2 (2)
The yellow push button (2) is to select the countdown time. If you press the yellow push but-
ton during the standard operation it allows you to change the interval time. Furthermore, the
yellow push button is used to confirm parameters and move to other parameters.
1.1.3 Program Push Button (3)
If you press this push button (3) and keep it pressed when switching the ASC3 on (on-off
switch 11), the ASC3 switches to programming mode so you can upload new software via
RS232 interface. The switch is hidden inside the case and you will need a tool to press it
(e.g. use a pen).
1.1.4 Start Input (4) - Green-Black Banana Socket
You can connect a start device at this input channel (e.g. startgate or photocell). It stores the
start time and the led/leg time for the start. This time can be shown on the time of day dis-
play, printed on a printer or sent to a PC via RS232.
Furthermore, this input channel is used for the synchronization with another device. It re-
ceives an external impulse for synchronization or, if you press the green push button for syn-
chronization, it also outputs an impulse via this socket to another device.
1.1.5 Contact for Countdown Interval Setting (5)
At this red and black banana socket (5), you can connect a push button. With this push but-
ton you can change the countdown interval. If you use the manual countdown, this push but-
ton starts the manual countdown.
Countdown Interval Setting:
•Press the push button for 3 seconds - the time of day disappears from display (F).
•Cd# (# = number from 0 to 9) is shown. The number is blinking.
•In the countdown display (D) the set countdown time is shown.
•Press the push button (short) to change the selected countdown time.
•To confirm the new countdown time, press the push button for 3 seconds and the start-
clock returns to countdown mode with the new start interval.
1.1.6 Start Output (6)
This connection sends an output impulse at the zero signal of the start interval. This impulse
can be used e.g. to start or synchronize another timing device (start impulse).
1.1.7 Power LED (10)
The power LEDs are red, yellow, green and green. The LEDs show the following status
•Red .......................low battery, device will switch off soon
•Yellow ....................charging (external supply is connected)
•Green (left).............power is on
•Green (right)...........AC-power supply
1.1.8 ON-OFF Switch (11)
This switch is to turn the startclock on or off.

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1.2 Power Supply (12+14)
The power supply is integrated in the startclock. It has an input for 100-240V AC or 12 – 15
VDC. The start clock has an internal battery. If the startclock is connected to the mains sup-
ply, the battery charges.
Working Time: approximately for 18 hours at 20°C or 5 hours at –20°C
Charging Time: about 12 hours with empty battery
1.3 Display
1.3.1 Time of Day (F)
•Figure height is 55 mm, separated by colons
•The display shows hours, minutes, and sec-
onds (2 digits for seconds)
1.3.2 Start Number (Bib) (D)
•Figure height is 80 mm
•3 yellow LED numbers
•3 digits to show the start number (bib)
1.3.3 Countdown Time (E)
•Figure height is 80 mm
•3 red LED numbers, separated by a colon
•3 digits for countdown
1.4 Start Light (A, B and C)
The start light has a red, yellow, and green LED cluster. The
start light looks like a traffic light for the starter.
1.5 Horn (8 + 9)
The horn is used to release an acoustic signal of the count-
down. This acoustic countdown is normally in use during the final 5 seconds. If the count-
down takes longer than 10 seconds a warning tone can be released at 10 seconds. There
are two frequencies for the countdown. The lower frequency is for warnings and the higher
frequency for the start signal. You can adjust the volume of the horn with the lever (8). Alter-
natively, it is possible to connect an external horn at socket (9).
1.6 Mounting of the Startclock
The startclock has two possibilities for mounting:
•3/8 inch screw for tripod in the center of bottom side
•two straps to hang it on a wall

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2 Operation
2.1 Parameters
diSStt..........display start times and led/leg-times
PrInt............print memory
StorE............select if you want to clear the memory
PrOGrA..........select the program (from 00 to 99)
LIgHt............start light adjustment
Horn##..........speaker tone (# = Lo for low tone or Hi for high tone)
SEtUP............to clear the adjusted setup and reset to the standard parameters
gPS................when using GPS - offset of UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)
bIb................switch bib (start number) on or off
2.2 Starting up the Startclock
Switch the startclock on with the On/Off-Switch (11).
2.2.1 Memory
After the startclock is switched on you have the
possibility to clear the memory.
•It shows <StorE> in the time of day display
(F) and <YES> in the countdown display (E).
•With the green push button (1) you switch be-
tween <YES> and <nO>
•YES save memory
•nO clear memory
•With the yellow push button PB2 (2) you con-
firm the selection to clear or save the memory.
2.2.2 Scanning GPS device
After the memory is cleared or saved, the message
<SCAn gPS> is shown. The next 10 seconds the
ASC3 scans the serial port to receive the time of
day from the GPS device. The baud rate is 9600. If
the GPS device is connected, the ASC3 waits as
long as it needs to receive a proper time packet
from the GPS. After the time is received the ASC3
is ready to select the program.
In order to stop the GPS scan press the yellow button PB2 (2). Now you can set the time of
day manually.
Attention: If the wrong time of day is shown (e.g. 2 hours late), you have to adjust the offset
to the UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). This is done in the parameter setup <gPS>.

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2.2.3 Setting Time of Day
When not finding any GPS, the ASC3 switches to
the manual setup for time of day. It shows the time
of day in hours, minutes and seconds. The first
digit blinks. Now you can set the time of day (see
below).
•You can set the time of day only after you
switch the startclock on.
•When the startclock is switched on, it first
scans for a GPS receiver and if it does not
find any it shows the time of day after 10 seconds.
•The hours are blinking.
•With the green push button PB1 (1) you can set the hours (0 to 23 hours).
•With the yellow push button PB2 (2), you can switch to each following digit.
•You use the green button PB1 (1) to also set the further digits (minutes and seconds).
•If you keep the yellow push button PB2 (2) pressed for about 3 seconds, the time of
day is set and ready for synchronization. In the countdown clock field SnC is shown.
•You synchronize with an impulse on the start input banana sockets (4) or by pressing
the green push button PB1 (1).
•When the time of day is started you can set the program you want to use.
2.2.4 Setting the Program
•After the synchronization, the time of
day display (F) shows the running time
of day for five seconds.
•After five seconds the time of day disap-
pears and <ProgrA> is shown in the time
of day display (F).
•The countdown display (E) shows the
last used program number.
•With the green push button PB1 (1) you
can select the program number.
•With the yellow push button PB2 (2) you can confirm the selected program number.
•The startclock is now running in the selected program with the corresponding
countdown interval 1.
2.2.5 Select the Countdown Interval
As soon as the program is selected, you can
change the countdown time at any time. When
changing the countdown time the new countdown
time is calculated. Zero point for the new count-
down is always the zero tone of the last finished
countdown.
If you select the countdown interval and do not
change the interval time, the active countdown
continues without showing in the display. The
previous countdown only stops, when you select
a new countdown.

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The countdown interval can be selected in two different ways:
a) Internal yellow push button (2):
•Press the yellow push button PB2 (2) and Cd# (# = number from 0 to 9)
is shown in display (F). The number is blinking.
•In display (E) the set countdown time is shown.
•With the green push button (1) you can select between 9 different pre-
programmed countdown times.
•When the desired countdown time is shown in display (E) confirm with
the yellow push button PB2 (2).
•Display (F) shows the time of day and display (E) the countdown time.
Zero of the new countdown time is the last finished zero time.
b) Remote Control ASC3-RC:
•Press the button <SET> for 3 seconds and Cd# (# = number
from 0 to 9) is shown in display (F). The number is blinking.
•In display (E) the set countdown time is shown.
•Press the button to move from one countdown interval to
the next countdown interval.
•When the desired countdown time is shown in display (E) wait
for about 4 seconds and the standard ASC3 program continues.
c) External push button connected at red/black banana socket (5):
•Press the push button for 3 seconds until display (F) shows Cd# (# =
number from 0 to 9). The number is blinking.
•Display (E) shows the set countdown time.
•Press the push button for changing the selected countdown time.
You can select between 9 pre-programmed countdown times.
•When display (E) shows the countdown time you want to set do not
press the push button. After 3 seconds it is saved automatically.
•Time of day and running countdown are displayed. Zero of the new
countdown time is the last finished zero time.
d) Manual Countdown:
•If you select the manual countdown (e.g. program 06 and 00) you
need an external push button to start each countdown as shown in the
picture on the right.