ALGE-Timing TELEDATA TED-TX User manual

TELEDATA
TED-TX / TED-RX
English

TED-TX / RX Page 2
1 ...... Antenna
2 ...... Green holder with velcro tape
3 ...... LED
4 ...... Banana socket yellow: data input
5 ...... Banana socket green: signal input
6 ...... Banana socket black: common ground
7 ...... DIN-socket: data- and signal input, ext. supply input
8 ...... 3/8 inch socket for tripod fastening
9 ...... Code-switch (16 positions)
10 .... Device-key
11 .... Device-switch
12 .... Code-switch (10 positions)
13 .... Fastening screw for battery holder
14 .... Battery cover
15 .... Device sticker with device number
1 ...... Antenna
2 ...... Red holder with velcro tape
3 ...... LED
4 ...... Banana socket yellow: data output
5 ...... Banana socket green: signal output
6 ...... Banana socket black: common ground
7 ...... DIN-socket: data- and signal output, ext. supply input
8 ...... 3/8 inch socket for tripod fastening
9 ...... Code-switch (16 positions)
10 .... Device-key
11 .... Device-switch
12 .... Code-switch (10 positions)
13 .... Fastening screw for battery holder
14 .... Battery cover
15 .... Device sticker with device number
TED RX TED TX TED RX TED TX
TED TX /RX from the bottom

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Table of Contents
1. GENERAL .................................................................................................................................4
2. POWER SUPPLY........................................................................................................................5
2.1. ChangingBatteries..............................................................................................................5
2.2. Using Alkaline Batteries.......................................................................................................6
2.3. Using NiCad Batteries .........................................................................................................7
2.4. External Supply ...................................................................................................................8
2.4.1. Direct Power Supply.................................................................................................8
2.4.2. Power Supply through the Timer ..............................................................................8
3. OPERATION .............................................................................................................................10
3.1. Setup ...............................................................................................................................11
3.2. Switching on ......................................................................................................................12
3.3. Choosing the Operation Modes .........................................................................................12
3.4. Address .............................................................................................................................13
3.5. Signal Strength Test to find the ideal setup position ..........................................................14
3.6. Interference Test ...............................................................................................................15
4. IMPULSETRANSMISSION.......................................................................................................16
4.1. Impulse Transmission from a Startgate .............................................................................17
4.2. Impulse Transmission from a Start-Photocell ....................................................................18
4.3. Impulse Transmission from a Finish-Photocell ..................................................................18
4.4. Impulse Transmission from a Photocell used for Start and Finish .....................................18
4.5. Impulse Transmission with two Photocells for Start and Finish .........................................19
4.6. Impulse Transmission with one Photocell for Start and Finish..........................................19
4.7. Impulse Transmission for more than two Timing Channels with RX-C10 ..........................20
5. DATA TRANSMISSION.............................................................................................................22
5.1. Data Transmission 1 Second ............................................................................................22
5.1.1. Data Transmission from a Timer S4 to a Timer S4.................................................23
5.1.2. Data Transmission from a ALGE Timer to a Printer P4A........................................24
5.2. Data Transmission 0.1 Seconds........................................................................................25
5.2.1. Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to an ALGE Display Board .....................25
5.2.2. Data Transmission from a Comet to an ALGE Football Score Board .....................26
5.2.3. Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to a Comet Parallel Display ....................26
5.2.4. Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to a PC ...................................................26
5.3. Data Transmission 2400 Baud ..........................................................................................27
5.4. Data Transmission 4800 Baud ..........................................................................................27
5.5. Data Transmission Direct ..................................................................................................28
6. TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................................................................30
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1. GENERAL
Use: Wireless transmission of timing impulses and data
Radio Frequency: 70 cm band (standard frequency= 433,500 MHz)
TED-Types: TED-TX10: Teledata Transmitter with a RF output power of 10 mW,
about 1.5 km reach, built in l/4 antenna
TED-TX400: Teledata Transmitter with a RF output power of 10 mW,
about 1.5 km reach, antenna connection through BNC
socket
TED-RX: Teledata receiver (for TED-TX10 and TED-TX400
identical), built in l/4 antenna
Minimum configuration: 1 TED-TX and 1 TED-RX
Additions: additional TED-TX for impulse- or data transmission
additional TED-RX for data transmission
RX-C10: impulse transmission for two and more timing channels
Identification for TED-TX: device sticker (15) and green holder (2)
Identification for TED-RX: device sticker (15) and red holder (2)
Information on the device sticker: - device type - device frequency
- device number - power output (only on TED-TX)
Impulse transmission: The impulse transmission works direct from any ALGE impulse
device to any ALGE timing device.
Data transmission ALGE 1 Sec.: The TED-TX sends each data string 10 times. It sends per
second one different data string.
Data transmission ALGE 0.1 Sec.:The TED-TX sends each data string 1 time. It sends per 0.1
second one data string.
Data transmission 2400 Baud: Data transmission with 2400 Baud, where it needs a code at
the beginning and end of each data package.
Data transmission 4800 Baud: Data transmission with 4800 Baud, where it needs a code at
the beginning and end of each data package.
Data transmission Direct: Transmits all data, the transmitter is always turned on.
System test: signal strength test
interference test
Power supply: 6 batteries (type AA) or
6 NiCd batteries (type AA)
external supply

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2. POWER SUPPLY
There are two ways to supply the TED:
- internalsupply: with six batteries or NiCad (type AA)
- external supply: with a ALGE charger or from a ALGE timing device or 12 Volt Battery
2.1. Changing Batteries:
- You will reach the battery compartment from the bottom.
- Screw the fastening screw counter-clockwise.
- Remove the battery cover.
- Remove the batteries (hold the TED upright, so the batteries fall
out of the battery compartment).
- Insert new (or loaded) batteries (six batteries). Be aware of
polarity - see picture in the battery compartment.
- Put battery cover on and screw fastening screw clockwise. You
must turn the screw until the stop (the last turns are harder,
because of the force of the spring).