ALGE-Timing TdC 8000 plus User manual

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TdC 8000 plus
English

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1 Switch for start number input with three
positions:
up: increment up automatically as each racer
starts
middle: manual input of start numbers with
keyboard (9)
down: increment down automatically as each
racer starts
2 Display for the start
3 External supply LED status light
4 Meter for monitoring power supply, alignment
of the photocell (c1 to c9)
5 View port to examine paper supply
6 Info-display 4 x 40 alphanumeric characters
7 Display that shows the running and net time
that corresponds with the start number input
on the finish keyboard (15)
8 Display that show the start number input for
finish
9 Start keyboard:
START manual start impulse
CLEAR clear false start
BLOCK blocks start impulses for as long as
you press it
INPUT edit start times
ENTER confirm input
0 to 9 numeric keys to input start numbers
for the start or editing start times
10 paper advance wheel
11 cover release button to open the printer cover
(13) to change the paper
12 paper cutter
13 printer cover (open with cover release
button 11)
14 Function keyboard:
YES key to confirm YES/NO questions
NO key to deny YES/NO questions
PRINT to switch the printer on and off
PRINT: Buffer mode on or off
+ PRINT: Printer on or off
TEST info-display (6) shows the device test
^ key to go up
key to go down
* key for special functions
CLASS key to make a classement
MEMO to activate the memo function if more
competitors reach the finish at the
same time
MENU press this key first, followed by another
to activate a special function: With
<ALT> and <MENU> you get into the
main menu
¦ press this key first, followed by another
to activate a special function: With
<ALT> and <PRINT> you toggle the
printer on and off.
‘ function key 1 on info-display
’ function key 2 on info-display
“ function key 3 on info-display
” function key 4 on info-display
15 Finish keyboard:
STOP manual stop impulse
CLEAR clear false finish
BLOCK blocks finish impulses for as long as
you press it
INPUT edit of finish times
ENTER confirm input
0 to 9 numeric keys to input start numbers for
the finish or editing finish times
16 Connection for Extender and Multi Channel
(channel 0 to 9)
17 Volume for headset
18 Jack for the headset
19 DIN-jack mainly used to connect the finish
photocell (inputs c0, c1, c2). Connection of
power supply is possible. Identical with DIN-
jack (20)
20 DIN-jack mainly used to connect the finish
photocell (inputs c0, c1, c2). Connection of
power supply is possible. Identical with DIN-
jack (19)
21 DIN-jack mainly used to connect the a
intermediate photocell (inputs c3, c4, c5).
Connection of power supply is possible.
22 DIN-jack mainly used to connect the a
intermediate photocell (inputs c6, c7, c8).
Connection of power supply is possible.
23 Two identical DIN-jacks with RS-232 and RS-
485 interface.
24 DIN-jack to connect a ALGE display board.
25 DIN-jack to connect a speaker
(e.g. show jumping)
26 On / Off - switch
27 banana socket for all 10 timing channels. The
four black jacks are common grounds for all
channels.
c0 Start channel
c1 finish channel
c2 intermediate time 1
c3 intermediate time 2
c4 intermediate time 3
c5 intermediate time 4
c6 intermediate time 5
c7 intermediate time 6
c8 intermediate time 7
c9 intermediate time 8
28 Banana socket for RS-485
Operation elements and connectors

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Table of Contents
1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Standard Software .............................................................................................................. 6
2. OPERATING ...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1. Power Supply..................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. Net-Charging-Set NLG8...................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2. External Battery (12 V car battery) ..................................................................................... 8
2.1.3. Working Time..................................................................................................................... 9
2.1.4. Condition of the Rechargeable-Battery ............................................................................... 9
2.2. Printer ................................................................................................................................9
2.3. How to Connect other Devices with the TdC 8000 ............................................................. 11
2.4. Language selection .......................................................................................................... 13
2.5. Memory ........................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1. Memory Organisation ....................................................................................................... 14
2.5.2. Clear Memory .................................................................................................................. 14
2.6. Select a Race .................................................................................................................. 14
2.7. Precision ......................................................................................................................... 15
2.8. Timing Modes .................................................................................................................. 15
2.9. Input of Groups ................................................................................................................ 16
2.10. Test-Function - Checking the TdC 8000 ............................................................................ 16
2.11. Synchronize Start ............................................................................................................ 17
3. TIMING ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.1. Switching the TdC 8000 on .............................................................................................. 19
3.1.1. First Heat ......................................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2. Continue to Work in the First Heat after you Switch on .................................................... 21
3.1.3. Second Heat (Next Heat) ................................................................................................. 22
3.2. Keyboard Functions ......................................................................................................... 24
3.2.1. Start-Keyboard ................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.2. Finish-Keyboard ............................................................................................................... 24
3.2.3. Function-Keyboard (14) .................................................................................................... 25
3.3. Start-Mode ....................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.1. Single Start ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.3.1.1. Start Mode for the First Heat ............................................................................................ 26
3.3.1.2. Start Mode for the Second Heat ....................................................................................... 27
3.3.2. Group Start ...................................................................................................................... 28
3.3.3. Mass Start ....................................................................................................................... 28
4. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 28
4.1. Test - Checking the TdC 8000 .......................................................................................... 28
4.2. Block - Deactivate the Impulse-Channels ......................................................................... 28
4.2.1. Blocking the Start ............................................................................................................ 29
4.2.2. Blocking the finish............................................................................................................ 29
4.2.3. Individual adjustment of the channels ............................................................................... 29
4.3. Editing of Times ............................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1. Editing of Start Times ....................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1.1. Clear Start Times ............................................................................................................. 30
4.3.1.2. Restoring a Cleared Start Time......................................................................................... 30
4.3.1.3. Changing Start Times ....................................................................................................... 30
4.3.1.4. Input Start Times (Start Intervals) ...................................................................................... 31
4.3.2. Editing of Finish Times..................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2.1. Clear Finish Times ........................................................................................................... 32
4.3.1.2. Restoring a Cleared Finish Time ...................................................................................... 32
4.3.2.3. Changing Finish Times ..................................................................................................... 32

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4.3.2.4. Editing Run times, Memory Times, and Intermediate Times ............................................. 33
4.3.2.4.1.Editing a Run time ........................................................................................................... 33
4.3.2.4.2.Editing a Memory Time .................................................................................................... 34
4.3.2.4.3.Changing a Intermediate Time .......................................................................................... 35
4.4. MEMO - Time Buffer for Mass-Finish-Arrivals ................................................................... 36
4.5. Class - Classement ......................................................................................................... 38
4.5.1. Classement in Heat 1 ......................................................................................................38
4.5.2. Classement in Heat 2 ......................................................................................................43
4.5.3. Race Points ..................................................................................................................... 43
4.6. PRINT - Switching the Printer off or on ............................................................................. 44
5. MAIN MENU - GENERALADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................... 44
6. PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................... 59
6.1. Split ................................................................................................................................. 60
6.3. Split-Sequential ................................................................................................................ 63
6.2. Parallel Slalom ................................................................................................................. 66
6.2.1. Parallel Diff. (Parallel Slalom with Finish-Difference-Time) ................................................ 66
6.4.2. Parallel Net (Parallel Slalom with Finish Difference Time and Net Time) ........................... 70
6.5. Dual Timer ....................................................................................................................... 76
6.6. Speed .............................................................................................................................. 80
6.7. Speed Skiing .................................................................................................................... 83
6.8. Carving ............................................................................................................................. 85
6.9. 10-Channel-Timer ............................................................................................................. 88
6.9.1. 10-Channel-Timer 1 .......................................................................................................... 88
6.9.2. 10-Channel-Timer 2 .......................................................................................................... 91
6.10. Show Jumping (Equestrian) .............................................................................................. 94
6.11. Cycling ............................................................................................................................ 95
6.11.1. Cycle-Road ...................................................................................................................... 95
6.12. Agility .............................................................................................................................. 98
6.12.1. Examine .......................................................................................................................... 98
6.13. TdC Test .......................................................................................................................... 98
7. DESCRIPTION OF ADDITIONAL DEVICES .................................................................... 100
7.1. Multi Channel MC18....................................................................................................... 100
7.2. Opto Channel OC18 ....................................................................................................... 100
8. TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................................... 101
8.1. Connection System ....................................................................................................... 102
8.1.1. Photocell jacks and external supply ............................................................................... 102
8.1.2. Headset Jack (18) .......................................................................................................... 102
8.1.3. Speaker Jack (25) .......................................................................................................... 102
8.1.4. Display Board Jack (24) ................................................................................................. 102
8.1.5. RS 232 / RS 485 (23) ..................................................................................................... 103
8.1.6. Display Board (28) ......................................................................................................... 103
8.1.7. Banana Socket for Channel 0 to 9 (27) ........................................................................... 103
8.1.8. Multi Channel (16) .......................................................................................................... 103
8.2. RS 232 Interface (16, 23) ............................................................................................... 104
8.2.1. Checking the TdC 8000 adjustments through the RS 232 interface: ............................... 105
8.2.2. Adjustment of the Main Menu through the RS 232 interface ........................................... 106
8.3. RS 485 Interface (16, 23, 28) .......................................................................................... 111
8.4. Display Board Interface (24) ............................................................................................ 111

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Prog. No. Page
Split Program 1 60
Split Sequential Program 3 63
Parallel Diff Program 4 66
Parallel Net Program 5 70
Dual Timer Program 6 76
Speed Program 7 80
Speed Skiing Program 8 83
Carving Program 9 85
10-Channel-Timer Program 10 88
10-Channel-Timer 1 Program 101 88
10-Channel-Timer 2 Program 102 91
Show Jumping Program 11 94
Table A 1 Program 111 94
Table A 2 Program 112 94
Table AM 3 Program 113 94
Table AM 4 Program 114 94
Table AM 5 Program 115 94
Table AM 6 Program 116 94
Table AM 7 Program 117 94
Table AM 8 Program 118 94
Table C Program 120 94
Two Stage Jumping Program 121 94
American Stage F Program 122 94
American Stage / Time Program 123 94
Standard / Time Program 124 94
Cycling Program 13 95
Cycle-Road Program 131 95
Agility Program 14 98
Examine Program 141 98
TdC Test Program 15 98
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1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION
The TdC 8000 is the descendent of the
popular TdC 4000 used for over 14 years
worldwide. Compared to the TdC 4000 it
has a bigger memory and the software is
much more flexible. An additional
alphanumeric display shows whatever
is important for the operator.
It has a memory capacity of about
18.000 times for a maximum of four
races. The most modern processor 80C
167 guarantees to work effective and
fast. The new RS 485 interface holds
open many feature uses for the TdC
8000.
The separated keyboard makes it possible to work with two persons on the TdC 8000 at the same
time (e.g. one for start, one for finish)
1.1. Standard Software
SPLIT:
Program to measure intermediate and run times
Start channel, 8 intermediate channels, finish channel
Selectable calculated precision from 1/1000 up to 1 sec.
Up to 256 heats (runs)
Individual, group, or mass start
Time of day, or absolute timing
Up to 9999 competitors on course at once
Multiple results possibilities including; 1st, 2nd run, total
time, with or without FIS race points, team results,
top 10, DNFs, etc.
Recommended for: Alpine skiing, Snowboard,
Cross Country skiing, Road and Mt. Bike Cycling,
Biathlon, etc.
SPLIT SEQUENTIAL:
Program to measure intermediate and run times with
lap splits
Start channel, 8 intermediate channels, finish channel
Selectable calculated precision from 1/1000 up to 1 sec.
Up to 256 heats (runs)
Individual, group, or mass start
Time of day, or absolute timing
Up to 9999 competitors on course at once
Multiple results possibilities including; 1st, 2nd run,
total time, with or without FIS race points, team results,
top 10, DNFs, etc
Recommended for: Cross Country ski relay, Biathlon relay,
motor sport, etc.

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PARALLEL SLALOM: CARVING:
Parallel Slalom with finish differential only: Countdown from the selected maximum
Red and Blue course identification course time
Differential time between both courses Horn at zero
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing and Count up after zero
Snowboard Selectable calculated precision from 1/
1000 up to 1 sec.
PARALLEL SLALOM WITH NET TIME AND Individual, group, or mass start
DIFFERENTIAL TIME: Time of day, or absolute timing
Common start for both courses Recommended for: Carving
Run time for both courses
Differential time between both courses 10-CHANNEL-TIMER:
Red and blue course identification 10-Channel-Timer 1:
Total time after switching course Program to measure intermediate and run
Total differential time after switching course times
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, Start channel, 8 intermediate channels,
Dual Mountainbike Slalom, Pursuit Track finish channel
Cycling, etc. Selectable calculated precision from
1/1000 up to 1 sec
DUAL TIMER: Up to 256 heats (runs)
Timing of two courses simultaneously Individual, group, or mass start
Measuring of intermediate and run times Time of day, or absolute timing
Calculation of total time after reversal of Up to 9999 competitors on course at once
courses Up to 9 lanes of finish input with memory
Separate or combined start for each lane and easy to input order of
Only one racer on each course finish
Selectable calculated precision from 1/1000 Multiple results possibilities
up to 1 sec. Recommended for: Marathon, Triathlon,
Results for each course individual or Duathlon, 10k Run, Athletic, Training
combined 10-Channel-Timer 2:
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing, Snowboard, Like 10 Channel-Timer 1 but it shows
Dual Mountainbike Slalom , Pursuit Track times of each channel on separate
Cycling, Kilometre Time Trial, Olympic display boards.
Sprint, etc.
SHOW JUMPING:
SPEED: Show Jumping software for international
Adjustable measuring distance between 1 and national competitions.
and 9999 Meter Please order your separate manual for
Display and printout in km/h, m/s, and mph show jumping.
Bi-directional trap
Recommended for: any speed measuring CYCLING:
requirement Cycle-Road:
For road cycling competitions to control
SPEED SKIING: the display board (run time, delay time,
Fixed 100 m trap length average speed)
Display and printout in km/h only
Display and printout of start, finish, and AGILITY:
run time Examine:
Multiple results possibilities Program for Dog-Agility
Recommended for: Speed Skiing, Speed Please order your separate manual for
Mountainbike, Street Luge Agility
TDC TEST
Test program to check all of the components of the TdC including printer, LCD displays, inputs

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2. OPERATING
2.1. Power Supply
The TdC 8000 has a built in rechargeable-NiCad-battery-pack (4.5 Ah).
Charge the NiCad-battery-pack with the NLG8 or a 12 Volt car-battery. The charging voltage must be
between 11 and 16 Volts. To load the TdC 8000 you need to turn it on.
2.1.1. Net-Charging-SetNLG8
With the net-charging-device NLG8 you can load the TdC 8000 direct form the mains:
- Plug NLG8 at the mains.
- Plug NLG8 at the socket „extern. supply“ (19) or „photocell (20, 21 or 22).
- Turn TdC 8000 on (switch 26).
- The read LED (3) must burn.
o The TdC 8000 must be switched on during the charging process (internal charging electronic)
o You can load the TdC 8000 also during the normal timing operation.
o The charging process with the NLG8 need about 12 hours.
o The no-load-voltage is about 15 VDC.
o The charging voltage of the NLG8 is about 11.7 VDC
ALGE has two types of NLG8. One is with 230V/50Hz, the other with 115V/60 Hz. The voltage is
printed on the NLG8 case. Please make sure that you use the NLG8 with the correct voltage for your
mains.
Attention: You cannot load the TdC 8000 when switched off!
2.1.2. External Battery (12 V car battery)
You can use any 12 Volt battery with a capacity of 5 Ah to charge or supply the TdC 8000.
- Connect cable 005-02 at socket "extern supply" (19) of the TdC 8000.
- Connect clips that says (+) at the plus pole of the battery.
- Connect clips that says (-) at the minus pole of the battery.
- Red LED (3) of the TdC 8000 must burn.

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2.1.3. Working Time
The voltage is shown on the info-display (6) if you press <TEST>. Further it shows the battery
condition always on the meter (4). As long as you have the needle of the meter in the green section
you can operate the TdC 8000.
2.1.4. Condition of the Rechargeable-Battery
The TdC 8000 has six NiCad rechargeable batteries each with 1.2 V and 4.5 Ah.
You can check the voltage by pressing <TEST>. It shows in the info-display the voltage.
The TdC 8000 measures always the voltage of the batteries and shows a message as soon as they
get empty.
Early warning: The info-display (6) shows: "Almost empty battery!"
The voltage is 6,2 Volt
You can continue to work until the voltage is 5,8 Volt. If possible plug a NLG8 or
12 Volt battery to charge (supply) the TdC 8000.
Turn off: The info-display (6) shows: "Empty battery!"
The voltage is 5,8 Volt
If the voltage is 5.8 Volt it switches the TdC 8000 in a power down mode. This is
necessary to save the memory. As soon as you supply the TdC 8000 with the
NLG8 or a 12 Volt Battery you can continue to work. The machine is still
synchronised.
2.2. Printer
When you switch TdC 8000 on it activates the printer automatically. After you selected the program
you can make the following adjustments for the printer:
Print-Mode: The printer prints all data. The printer is automatically in this mode, when you
switch the TdC 8000 on.
Buffer-Mode: All data for the printer are stored in the buffer. This mode you use e.g. to change
the paper.
- Printer is in Print-Mode
- Press <PRINT>
- Printer is now in the Buffer-Mode
- Press <PRINT>
- Printer is again in the printing mode. It prints now all data collected during
the buffer mode.
Printer Off: The printer is off and all data for the printer are lost.
- Printer is in Print-Mode
- Press <ALT> and <PRINT> at the same time
- Printer is switched off
- Press <ALT> and <PRINT> at the same time
- Printer is in Print-Mode

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o Paper Check - Push cover release button (11).
- Remove the cover.
- Check the paper.
A black strip will become visible on the edge of paper, when the
paper roll is about to run out.
o Changing the Paper:
- Push cover release button (11) .
- Removethecover.
- Remove the rest of the paper from the holder.
- Press the black lever forward and pull the paper out.
- Put the axle into the paper holder.
- Put the now roll on the paper holder.
- Insert the beginning of the paper into the paper feed of the printer.
Make sure it is cleanly out.
- If necessary correct the paper path through pressing the black
lever forward and adjusting the paper manually.
- Put the cover back and press the button until they stay in the
lowerposition.
Attention: Please take care that the paper goes through the paper slotted hole of the cover when you
put the cover back on.
Clearing Jammed Paper:
- Press the black lever forward and pull back the remaining paper.
- Remove the serrated cutter by holding the black lever forward and sliding the cutter towards the
leverand lifting upwards.
- Pull the print head back with your fingernail and remove any stuck paper with tweezers or small
needlenosepliers.
- If the paper has jammed under the roller it will be necessary to remove it by sliding a piece of
35 mm film through the paper path and rocking it to and for until the stuck paper is expelled.
Use a piece of film about 20 cm long to have something to hold onto.
The printer is a very rugged device but needs regular maintenance for a long service life. Call your
ALGE agent if you have further questions.
Printer-Paper:
Electrosensitive paper 60 mm width, 40 mm diameter with about 25 m paper length (about 6000
lines). The electrosensitive paper is available at your ALGE representative.
A black strip will become visible on the edge of paper, when a paper roll is about to run out.
Attention: Do not pull on the paper when printing. Press the black lever forward and pull the paper
carefully out, if the paper is repressed. The printer-paper has to stay dry!

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2.3. How to Connect other Devices with the TdC 8000
o Net-Charging-SetNLG8:
o External 12 Volt Battery:
o Startgate STSc with a Headset:
o Photocell RLS1n:
- Finish Photocell:
If you have one photocell for the finish you must use socket (19). If you make a race with three
different start and finish, use socket (19) for finish 1, socket (20) for finish 2 and socket (21) for
finish 3.

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- Intermediate time (supply from the TdC 8000):
The cable you have to use depends on the program you use. For program SPLIT you can
use cable 003 (up to 100 m cable length).
- Intermediate time (2-wire cable):
For each timing channel you have a banana socket. If you connect a photocell with the
banana socket you need a external supply for the photocell (battery into the photocell)
Plug cable 027-02 at the photocell. From this cable you can go to the TdC 8000 with a 2-
wire cable (e.g. cable real KT 500 or KT 300).
o DisplayBoard GAZ4:
For distances over 10 Meter you can use any 2-wire cable with banana plugs (e.g. cable real KT
500).
o Startmicrophone SM8 with Speech Amplifier SV4/SM:
o Photocell Adapter LA4:

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o Handswitch:
o Speaker DL:
o Personal Computer:
2.4. Language selection
You can select the language of the 

German: when turning the device on press <1>
TdC 8000 plus. The machine starts 

English: when turning the device on press <2>
always with the last language that 

France: when turning the device on press <3>
you selected. 

Italian: when turning the device on press <4>


Spanish: when turning the device on press <5>


Finnish: when turning the device on press <6>
How to choose the English language
Before you turn the TdC 8000 plus on press key <2> (keyboard 15) and keep it pressed. Turn the
device on. Release the <2> key when you can choose the program. From now on it will start the TdC
8000 with the English program version.
2.5. Memory
The memory function in the TdC 8000 is designed to allow you to have up to four races with the same
number range. Therefore you could have a race for man with start numbers form 1 to 100 and a race
for women with the same start numbers. If you have a race with different start numbers for each
category, the groups function should be used. Make sure that the organising committee clearly lists
the number range of the groups and how they should be run. The TdC 8000 is designed to allow the
orderly transfer of time keeping from one race to another. It is not designed to allow the switching of
races on the spur of the moment.
The TdC 8000 has memory which will store approximately 18,000 times. Per race you can store a
maximum of 9,999 times. Together race 1 and 2 have a capacity to store 9,999 times. For instance, if
you have stored 1000 times in race 1 already you have 8,999 times available in race 2. For race 3 and
4 you have a capacity to store a total of 8067 times.
For each race a maximum of 256 heats (runs) can be stored. You can clear the memory each time
you turn the TdC 8000 on, or if you change a race in the main menu.

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For the actual heat the TdC 8000 always stores the start time (time of day), finish time (time of day),
and run time, if you use the difference time mode. For the previous heat it always stores the memory
time (total time from all previous heats).
Times stored in the first heat: Times stored in the second (third, etc.) heat:
- start time (difference time) - memory time
- finish time (difference time) - start time (difference time)
- intermediate time (each interm. time) - finish time (difference time)
- run time - intermediate time (each interm. time)
- total time
2.5.1. Memory Organisation
There is a limited amount of memory capacity for each race
Race 1: about 8,600 times, if race 2 has no data stored
Race 2: about 8,600 times, if race 1 has no data stored
Race 3: about 8,600 times, if race 4 has no data stored
Race 4: about 8,600 times, if race 3 has no data stored
2.5.2. Clear Memory
After turning the TdC 8000 on (switch 26) you have to select the program. Then you are asked if you
want to clear the memory. The info-display (6) shows the following message:
Clear race: 9746/ 253 R1 F1 You can clear each
0/ 253 R2 F2 race individually with
651/ 6473 R3 F3 the <F> keys.
Continue: ENTER 943/ 6473 R4 F4
By pressing the <F> key you select the race that you want to clear. You can select different races at
the same time. It clears the memory when you press the <ENTER> key of the finish keyboard (15).
E.g.: If you clear race 1 and 3 it shows the following figures on the info-display (6):
Clear race: 9046/ 253 R1< F1
0/ 253 R2 F2
651/6473 R3< F3
Continue: ENTER 943/6473 R4 F4
If you press <ENTER> without pressing an <F> key it will not clear the memory.
2.6. Select a Race
After clearing the memory you have to select the race that you want to use. You can keep a
maximum of four races at the same time in the memory. Each race is completely independent. This
means that for each race you can use the same bib numbers from 1 to 9999 and you can make up to
256 heats.
Select race: 7012/ 2987 R1< F1
0/ 2987 R2 F2
651/ 6473 R3 F3
Continue: ENTER 943/ 6473 R4 F4
Two numbers are shown for each race. The first number shows how much memory you have used,
and the second how much memory you have available. For a cleared race it shows zero as first
number. When "select race" is displayed the cursor will be placed on the previous race. If you want to
select that race again press <ENTER>. If you want to select a different race you can select with key
<F1>, <F2>, <F3>, or <F4>. The race selected is always marked with an arrow.

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Memory was not cleared:
If you select a race that is not cleared it will show the following message in the info-display (6):
Select Heat: SAME (1)< F1 (1) means first heat
NEXT (2) F2 (2) means second heat
Continue: ENTER
If you select the same heat, you can continue to work in that same heat as you worked before.
If you select the next heat, then a new heat is started.
If you select a new heat:
- All valid run times (or total times) will be stored as memory time
- All other times will be cleared (e.g. start-, finish- ,intermediate time)
2.7. Precision
You have to select the degree of precision that you want for the run time, intermediate time, and total
time. The Timer itself always uses 1/10,000 resolution, which is especially important if you use the
difference timing mode.
Use the <F> key to select. The cursor will always be on the position used previously.
Select precision: 1 s F1
1/10 s F2
1/100 s< F3
1/1000 s F4
2.8. Timing Modes
We use two different timing modes: difference timing and absolute timing. You must select the timing
mode before you start a race:
Select timing: ABSOLUTE F1 select with <F1>
DIFFERENCE< F2 select with <F2>
Continue: ENTER
Absolute:
Time starts form 0:00.00
The run time (and intermediate times) are stored for each competitor.
This mode should be used for races with mass start.
Advantage: For each competitor only one memory place during the first heat (if you have no
intermediate times)
Disadvantage: If you do not have a mass start, it will be impossible to make time corrections.
Selection: Press <F1> and <ENTER>
Difference:
The time of day is stored for each start- and finish impulse. Therefore you have to input the time of
day first. From the difference between finish time and start time it calculates the run time.
This mode should be used for single start and group start races.
Advantage: You can correct times.
Disadvantage: For each competitor it needs at least three memory places (start-, finish-, run
time)
Selection: Press <F2 > and <ENTER>

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2.9. Input of Groups
You can input up to 99 groups. A group must consist out of competitors with continues start
numbers. If you input groups it shows always the rank within the group, and you can make a group-
start and group -classement.
Input groups? YES F1 If you do not want to input
NO< F2 a group, then press <NO>
or <F2> and <ENTER>.
Continue: ENTER If you want to input a group,
then press <YES> or <F1>
and <ENTER>.
GROUPS: Gr 1: 1 > 0 Input the last start number of
each group. The TdC selects
automatically as first start
Save with: ENTER number of the next group the
next higher start number.
GROUPS: Gr 1: 1 > 60 1st group from StNo. 1 to 60
Gr 2: 61 > 90 2nd group from StNo. 61 to 90
Gr 3: 91 > 120 3rd group from StNo. 91 to 120
Save with: ENTER Gr 4: 121 > 0 No input yet
Attention: You should always input the groups, that you have some empty start numbers in every
group. This start numbers you can use in case of late entries.
2.10. Test-Function - Checking the TdC 8000
When you press <TEST> the Info-Display (6) shows the following:
C0 = 4.9V battery = 7.3V
C3 = 4.9V photocell = 4.9V
C6 = 4.9V extender = 0.00A
# # # # # # # # # #
c0 c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 c9
The Test-Function shows the condition of the device. The condition of all ten channels are monitored
(line 4). If one channel blinks, it means that it has a short-circuit. For channel c0, c3 and c6 the
voltage is shown.
In addition it shows the voltage of the NiCad battery, the photocell, and the current for the extender.
Channel c0, c3, and c6 should normally have about 5 V (open). When an impulse is reached the
voltage must go down to 0 V.
When fully loaded the battery has about 7.4 V. The empty battery has a voltage of about 5.5 V. At
this voltage the device switches off. A battery warning appears on the info-display (6) when the power
is 6.2 V or lower.
The stabilised voltage "photocell" supplies the photocells and must be about 5 V.
The current for extender-devices must be less then 1 A (interface RS 485 (23)). If the current reaches
1 A it switches the supply for the extender off.

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Line Test - Checking the Start and Finish Line:
Checking a 1 pair cable which is connected at banana socket c0, c3, or c6.
- Switch TdC 8000 on (switch 26)
- Select the program
- Make the program ready for timing
- press <TEST> (keep it pressed)
- The info-display (6) shows the TdC 8000 measurements
- Measurement of channel c0, c3 and c6 is important for the line test
o Short-Circuit-Test:
- Cable is open on the start side
- Press <TEST> (press key until you finish the test)
- The voltage of the open channel (c0 , c3, or c6) must be about 4.9 Volt
o Resistance-Test:
- Short circuit the pair on the start side (press banana plug together)
- Press <TEST> (press key until you finish the test)
- The voltage with shorted channel (c0, c3, or c6) must be between 0 and 0.9 Volt. If the
voltage is higher than 0.9 V the resistance of the cable is too high (maximum 2000 W loop
resistance).
The line test meter is only for quick reference. Please use a multitester set on Ohms for accurate
testing of your wiring. Remember that resistance on the line will change due to weather conditions.
Always check the condition of splices, especially in extremely cold temperatures. Scotchlocks and
AMP locks have a bad habit of opening due to the expansion rate differences between the copper
wire and the steel splicing plate. You should use the older "White Bean" connectors if there is a
chance that temperatures will fall to below -10 F (-15°C).
Most of the problems with timing installations are due to wiring on the course. Please take the time
to review your wiring early in the season. Bad splices and connections will only get worse as time
goes on and they are a lot easier to deal with in the Fall before the pedestals get covered with snow.
Please call your ALGE agent for assistance with wiring. They are able to consult with you on proper
wiring plans and are usually available to travel to your site for more detailed work at reasonable
expense.
Needle of meter (3) swings:
The needle of the meter starts to swing as soon as the photocell is out of line. Please check the set
up of the photocell. A swinging needle could also be caused during a very long timing impulse or
through a short-cut of the cable.
2.11. Synchronize Start
Synchronization between TdC 8000 and other timing devices is possible. You synchronize the TdC
8000 after you adjust the time before you start the timing.
Connect other timers through banana socket of channel c0 of the TdC 8000 with a 1 pair cable (or
cable 004 at socket 19 or 20).
Time: 10:15:23 OK< F1 time on display is correct
Date: 96-02-28 WRONG F2 time on display is not correct
Continue: ENTER
There are two ways to make the synchronization:
- Synchronization from the internal clock
- Manual synchronization

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Synchronization from the internal clock:
- Press <F1>
- Press <ENTER>
- The info-display (6) shows:
Time: 10:15:45
Date: 96-02-28
Synchronize: on minute change
- At the next sharp minute the TdC 8000 gives the synchronise impulse through channel c0.
- At the synchronization it gives a beep form the TdC 8000.
- The time of day disappears in the info-display (6).
- The TdC 8000 is ready for timing.
Manual synchronization:
- Press <F2>
- Press <ENTER>
- The info-display (6) shows:
Time: 10:15:34
Date: 96-01-16
Save with: ENTER
- Input (correct) the time of day with the finish keyboard (15) and confirm with <ENTER>.
- Input (correct) the date with the finish keyboard (15) and confirm with <ENTER>.
Time: 10:16:00
Date: 96-03-28
Synchronize: START-key / channel C0
- Start the timers by pressing the <START> key or through an external impulse of channel c0.
- The TdC 8000 is ready for timing.

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3. TIMING
3.1. Switching the TdC 8000 on
3.1.1. First Heat
- Turn TdC 8000 with switch (26) on.
- It shows you on the info-display the following:
ALGE TIMING company name
TdC 8000 name of device
ENG V98.B2 language and software version number
- After some seconds it shows the program that was used the last time
Program 1: SPLIT V 97.B1 program name and version number
Select: YES/NO or program number possible selections
- Select the program with <YES> or <ENTER>. If you want another program, you can input direct
the program number, or use <N0> or the cursor until you have the correct program on the screen.
- The info-display (6) shows the used memory (see point 2.5 on page 13):
Clear race: 1345/ 8654 R1 F1
0/ 8654 R2 F2
1250/ 6283 R3 F3
Continue: ENTER 534/ 6283 R4 F4
- It is possible to store four different races (R1, R2, R3 and R4). The info-display (6) shows how
many memory is used (first number) and how many is free (second number)
- Press <F1>, <F2>, <F3> or <F4> to mark the races that you want to clear (it shows a arrow in
the display at the end of the line).
- Press <ENTER> to clear the races.
- You have to select now the race:
Select race: 0/ 9999 R1< F1
0/ 9999 R2 F2
1250/ 6283 R3 F3
Continue: ENTER 534/ 6283 R4 F4
- Select race with<F1>, <F2>, <F3> or <F4> and confirm with <ENTER>
- If you select a cleared race you have to select the timing precision:
Select precision: 1 s F1 Precision: seconds
1/10 s F2 Precision: 1/10 seconds
1/100 s< F3 Precision: 1/100 seconds
Continue: ENTER 1/1000 s F4 Precision: 1/1000 seconds
- The precision is only for calculated times (run time, intermediate time, etc.), but not for the time of
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- Select the precision with <F1>, <F2>, <F3> or <F4>. It will pre-select automatically the last
precision that you used.
- Confirm the precision with <ENTER>.
- After the precision you have to select the timing mode:
Select timing: ABSOLUTE F1 Timing without time of day
DIFFERENCE< F2 Timing with time of day
Continue: ENTER
- Select the timing mode with <F1> or <F2> (see point 2.8).
- Confirm the timing mode with <ENTER>.
- After the timing mode you have to select the start mode:
Select start mode: SINGLE START< F1 each competitor starts separate
GROUP START F2 within the group is a mass start
MASS START F3 all competitors start together
Continue: ENTER
- Select with <F1>, <F2> or <F3> the start mode (see point 3.3 on page 26).
- Confirm the start mode with <ENTER>
- After the start mode you have to select if you want to use groups:
Input groups? YES F1
NO< F2
Continue: ENTER
- If you want to use groups (ranking within the group) press <YES> or <F1>.
If you want no groups (ranking of all competitors) press <NO> or <F2>.
- If you input groups the info-display (6) shows the following:
GROUPS: Gr 1: 1 > 50 Input always the last bib number
Gr 2: 51 > 100 of a group. If you want to input
Gr 3: 101 > 230 this tree groups, press for the
Save with: ENTER Gr 4: 231 > 0 fourth group two times <ENTER>.
- After the group selection you have to input the time of day:
Time: 10:15:23 OK< F1 synchronization from internal clock
Date: 96-02-28 WRONG F2 input time of day
Continue: ENTER Confirm selection with <ENTER>
- You can input the time of day in two ways (see point 2.11): - internal clock
- manual synchronization
o Internal Clock: - Press <F1>
- Press <ENTER>
- wait for synchronise impulse (time of day runs in display 7)
o Manual Synchronizing: - Press <F2>
- Press <ENTER>
- Input time of day with finish keyboard (15)
- Confirm with <ENTER>
- Input date with finish keyboard (15)
- Confirm with <ENTER>
- Make start impulse with <START>-key or through
channel c0.