ALGE-Timing TdC 8000 plus User manual

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TdC 8000 plus
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start number group
multi channel
extern
supply photocell
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RS 232
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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!