ALGE-Timing TdC 8000 User manual

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ENGLISH

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STARTCLEARBLOCK
987
123
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INPUT 0 ENTER INPUT
1
4
7
0
2
ENTER
3
5
8
6
9
STOP CLEARBLOCK
man.
ext. supply
start number group hour min. sec. 1/100
lap
F1
F2
F3
F4
c0 c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 c9
Timedata Computer
TdC 8000
12456 7 8
9101112 14 1513
MENUE
TEST
PRINT
ALT MEMO
F4
F3
CLASS
NO
YES
F2
F1
*
3
start number group
multi channel
extern
suppl y photocell
A` A B C
RS 232
RS 485
RS 232
RS 485
disp lay
board
supply
on
c0 c3 c6 c9 c2 c5 c8 board
c1 c4 c7
16 17 19
20
21
22
24
25
26 27 2823
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display

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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
Buffer mode on or off
s+ PRINT: Printer on or off
TEST info-display (6) shows the device
test
Akey 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 sand
<MENU> you get into the main
menu
spress this key first, followed by another
to activate a special function: With
<ALT> and <PRINT> you toggle the
printer on and off.
bfunction key 1 on info-display
cfunction key 2 on info-display
dfunction key 3 on info-display
efunction 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 GAZ
25 DIN-jack to connect a speaker (Horn)
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

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Table of Content
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) .................................................... 9
2.1.3. Working Time .................................................... 9
2.1.4. Condition of the Rechargeable-Battery .................................................... 9
2.2. Printer .................................................. 10
2.3. How to Connect other Devices with the TdC 8000 .................................................. 12
2.4. Language selection .................................................. 16
2.5. Memory .................................................. 16
2.5.1. Memory Organisation: There is a limited amount of memory capacity for each race .. 16
2.5.2. Clear Memory .................................................. 17
2.6. Select a Race .................................................. 17
2.7. Timing Modes .................................................. 18
2.8. Test-Function - Checking the TdC 8000 .................................................. 18
2.9. Synchronize Start .................................................. 20
3. Keyboard Functions................................................................................................. 21
3.2.1. Start-Keyboard .................................................. 21
3.2.2. Finish-Keyboard .................................................. 21
3.2.3. Function-Keyboard (14) .................................................. 22
4. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................. 23
4.1. TEST - Checking the TdC 8000 .................................................. 23
4.2. BLOCK - Deactivate the Impulse-Channels .................................................. 23
4.2.1. Blocking the Start .................................................. 23
4.2.2. Blocking the finish .................................................. 23
4.2.3. Individual adjustment of the channels .................................................. 24
4.3. Editing of Times .................................................. 25
4.3.1. Editing of Start Times .................................................. 25
4.3.1.1. Clear Start Times ...................................................................... 25
4.3.1.2. Restoring a Cleared Start Time ...................................................................... 25
4.3.1.3. Changing Start Times ...................................................................... 25
4.3.2. Editing of Finish Times .................................................. 26
4.3.2.1. Clear Finish Times ...................................................................... 26
4.3.1.2. Restoring a Cleared Finish Time ...................................................................... 26
4.3.2.3. Changing Finish Times ...................................................................... 26
4.3.2.4. Editing Run times and Finish Times ...................................................................... 27
4.3.2.4.1. Editing a Finish time ...................................................................... 27
4.3.2.4.2. Editing a Run Time ...................................................................... 28
4.4. CLASS - Classement .................................................. 30
4.6. PRINT - Switching the Printer off or on .................................................. 31
5. MAIN MENU - GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS .............................................................. 32
6. PROGRAMS .............................................................................................................. 40
6.1. Show Jumping (Equestrian) Program 11 ................................ 41
6.1.1. Standard Show Jumping Table A1: Program 111 .............................. 44
6.1.2. Standard Show Jumping Table A2: Program 112 .............................. 52
6.1.3. Standard Show Jumping Table AM3: Program 113 .............................. 52
6.1.4. Standard Show Jumping Table AM4: Program 114 .............................. 53
6.1.5. Standard Show Jumping Table AM5: Program 115 .............................. 53
6.1.6. Standard Show Jumping Table AM6: Program 116 .............................. 54

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6.1.7. Standard Show Jumping Table AM7: Program 117 .............................. 54
6.1.8. Standard Show Jumping Table AM8: Program 118 .............................. 55
6.1.8. Standard Show Jumping Table AM9: Program 119 .............................. 55
6.1.10. Points jumping (B1) Programm 120 .......................... 56
6.1.11. Points jumping (B2) with allowed Parcourtime Programm 121 .......................... 56
6.1.12. Points jumping (B3) with Jumpoff Programm 122 .......................... 56
6.1.9. Table C - Time Penalty Jumping (Bareme C): Program 120 ............................. 57
6.1.10. Two Stage Show Jumping: Program 121 ............................. 64
6.1.11. American Stage F: Program 122 ............................. 73
6.1.11. American Stage / Time: Program 123 ............................. 82
5.1.17. Standard / Time 1 Program 127 ............................. 92
6.1.18. Standard / Time2 Program 128 ............................. 93
6.1.19. Team Jumping 1 Program 129 ............................. 94
6.1.20. Team Jumping 2 Program 130 ............................. 94
6.1.21. Team Jumping 3 Program 131 ............................. 95
6.1.22. Team Jumping 4 Program 132 ............................. 95
7. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................... 96
7.1. Connection System .................................................. 97
7.1.1. Photocell jacks and external supply .................................................. 97
7.1.2. Headset Jack (18) .................................................. 97
7.1.3. Speaker Jack (25) .................................................. 97
7.1.4. Display Board Jack (24) .................................................. 97
7.1.5. RS 232 / RS 485 (23) .................................................. 97
7.1.6. Display Board (28) .................................................. 98
7.1.7. Banana Socket for Channel 0 to 9 (27) .................................................. 98
7.1.8. Multi Channel (16) .................................................. 98
7.2. RS 232 Interface (16, 23) .................................................. 99
7.2.1. Checking the TdC 8000 adjustments through the RS 232 interface: ......................... 100
7.2.2. Adjustment of the Main Menu through the RS 232 interface: .................................... 101
7.2.3. Call Data through the RS 232 Interface ................................................ 102
7.3. RS 485 Interface (16, 23, 28): no function............................... 106
7.4. Display Board Interface (24) ................................................ 106
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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 is 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 80C167 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)
ndividual, 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, Motorsports, etc.
Prog. Nummer Seite
Split Program 1 --
Split Sequential Program 3 --
Parallel Diff. Program 4 --
Parallel Netto Program 5 --
Dual Timer Program 6 --
Speed Program 7 --
Speed Skiing Program 8 --
Carving Program 9 --
10-Kanal-Timer Program 10 --
10-Channel Timer 1 Program 101 --
10 Channel Timer 2 Program 102 --
Equestrian Program11 41
Standard Jumping A1 Program 111 43
Standard Jumping A2 Program 112 49
Standard Jumping AM3 Program 113 49
Standard Jumping AM4 Program 114 50
Standard Jumping AM5 Program 115 51
Standard Jumping AM6 Program 116 51
Standard Jumping AM7 Program 117 52
Standard Jumping AM8 Program 118 52
Standard Jumping AM9 Program 119
Points Jumping 1 Program 120
Points Jumping 2 Program 121
Points Jumping 3 Program 122
Time Jumping C Program 123 53
Two-Phases-Jumping Program 124 60
Amerik. Stage F Program 125 68
Amerik. Stage / Time Program 126 76
Standard/Time 1 Program 127 84
Standard/Time 2 Program 128
Team Jumping 1 Program 129
Team Jumping 2 Program 130
Team Jumping 3 Program 131
Team Jumping 4 Program 132
Bycylesports Program 14 --
Rad-Straße Program 141 --
Agility Program 15 --
Prüfung Program 151 --
Spiele Program152 --
TdC Test Program 16 --
Program

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PARALLEL SLALOM:
Parallel Slalom with finish differential only:
Red and Blue course identification
Differential time between both courses
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing and Snowboard
Parallel Slalom with net time and differential
time:
Common start for both courses
Run time for both courses
Differential time between both courses
Red and blue course identification
Total time after switching course
Total differential time after switching
course
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing, Snowboard,
Dual Mountainbike Slalom, etc.
DUAL TIMER:
Timing of two courses simultaneously
Measuring of intermediate and run times
Calculation of total time after reversal of
courses
Separate or combined start
Only one racer on each course
Selectable calculated precision from 1/
1000
up to 1 sec.
Results for each course individual or
comb.
Recommended for: Alpine Skiing, Snowboard,
Dual Mountainbike Slalom , Pursuit Track
Cycling, Kilometer Time Trial, Olympic Sprint,
etc.
SPEED:
Adjustable measuring distance between 1
and 9999 Meter
Display and printout in km/h, m/s, and mph
Bi-directional trap
Recommended for: speed measuring
SPEED SKIING:
Fixed 100 m trap length
Display and printout in km/h only
Display and printout of start, finish, and run
time
Multiple results possibilities
Recommended for: Speed Skiing, Speed
Mountainbike, Street Luge
CARVING:
Countdown from the selected maximum
course time
Horn at zero
Count up after zero
Selectable calculated precision from 1/
1000 up to 1 sec.
Individual, group, or mass start
Time of day, or absolute timing
Recommended for: Carving
10-CHANNEL-TIMER:
10-Channel-Timer 1:
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
Up to 9 lanes of finish input with memory
for each lane and easy to input order of
finish
Multiple results possibilities
Recommended for: Marathon, Triathlon,
Duathlon, 10k Run, Athletic, Training
10-Channel-Timer 2:
Like 10 Channel-Timer 1 but it shows
times of each channel on separate
display boards
Show Jumping:
Show Jumping software for international
and national competitions.
Detailes see Point 6.1
CYCLING:
Cycle-Road:
For road cycling competitions to control
the display board (run time, delay time,
average speed)
AGILITY:
Examine:
Program for Dog-Agility
Please order your separat manual for
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-Set NLG8
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.
The TdC 8000 must be switched on during the charging process (internal charging electronic)
You can load the TdC 8000 also during the normal timing operation.
The charging process with the NLG8 need about 12 hours.
The no-load-voltage is about 15 VDC.
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!

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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.
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 TdC8000 is still synchronized.

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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 s
witch 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-Mod
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.
Changing the Paper:
Push cover release button (11) .
Remove the cover.
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.

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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 lower position.
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
lever and lifting upwards.
Pull the print head back with your fingernail and remove any stuck paper with tweezers or
small
needlenose pliers.
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 fro 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


Net-Charging-Set NLG8:


External 12 Volt Battery:


Photocell RLS1n:
Finish Photocell with power supply from the TdC 8000:
The photocell for the start orfinish you must connet at socket (19) or (20). Use cable 002-xx
for
the start photocell, and cable 001-xx for the finish photocell. When using a third photocell for
the stage you have to use again cable 001-xx. To connect the third photocell direct you need
the adapter 018--5.
Photocell with Battery (2 core cable):
You can use any channel of the TdC 8000 with the banana plugs. For show jumping you
need
channel 0 (Start = green) and channel 1 (finish = red). The second wire you have always to
plug at any of the black bananasockets.

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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).


Display Board GAZ4:
For distances over 10 Meter you can use any 2-wire cable with banana plugs (e.g. cable real
KT 500).


Handswitch for Timeout:
handswitch 023-01


Speaker DL:


Personal Computer:

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

Photocell with Impulse Transmutation by Radio:
It is possible to transmit the photocell impulse by radio. We recommend mainly for equestrian
to use this method, since the start and finish changes quite often. When using cable it is very
difficult to lay them in a way that it is no danger for the horses and people.


Start and Finish at the same place:
You need to use adapter 124-06 in order to switch the photocell between start- and finish
impulse.
Receiver
TED-RX
TdC 8000
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
TED-TX
Transmitter
cable001-10
both rotation switch on postion 0
both rotation switch on postion 0
START
and
FINISH
Adapter
124-06
Start and Finish at different places:
You need to have two radio transmitter (one for start and one for finish) and one radio receiver (at
the timing device). If you want (or need) to switch each photocell separate on and off you can use
instead of cable 004-05 the adapter 125-06.
Receiver
TED-RX
TdC 8000
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
Transmitter
FINISH
TED-TX
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
TED-TX
Transmitter
START
cable002-10
cable001-10
Kabel004-05
both rotation switch on position 0
both rotation switch on postion 0
both rotation switch on postion 0

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

Start and Finish as well as Jump Off Finish at different places:
You need to have three different radio transmitter (one for start, one for finish, and one for the
finish of jump off) and one radio receiver (at the timing device). If you want (or need) to switch
each photocell separate on and off you can use instead of cable 004-05 the adapter 125-06.
Receiver
TED-RX
TdC 8000
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
Transmitter
TED-TX
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
TED-TX
Transmitter
cable001-10
cable001-10
cable004-05
both rotation switch on position
both rotation switch on position 0
both rotation switch on position 0
Adapter
125-06
both rotation switch on postion
TED-TX
Transmitter
cable002-10
START
Photocell RLS1n or RLS1nd
FINISH
FINISH
jump off

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2.4. Language selection
You can select the language of the TdC 8000 plus. The machine starts always with the last lan-
guage that you selected.
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German: when turning the device on press <1>
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English: when turning the device on press <2>
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France: when turning the device on press <3>
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Italian: when turning the device on press <4>
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Spanish: when turning the device on press <4>
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 organizing 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.
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

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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 maxi-
mum 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.
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 sec. 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)

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2.7. 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>
2.8. 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 moni-
tored (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.

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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 stabilized 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.
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
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- 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
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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.
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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 coffed during a very long timing
impulse or through a short-cut of the cable.

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2.9. 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
Continue: ENTER correct
There are two ways to make the synchronization:
- Synchronization from the internal clock
- Manual synchronization
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.