ALGE-Timing Mobile Timing MT1 User manual

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Important Information
General
Before using your ALGE-TIMING device read the complete manual carefully. It is part of the device and
contains important information about installation, safety and its intended use. This manual cannot cover
all conceivable applications. For further information or in case of problems that are mentioned not at all
or not sufficiently detailed, please contact your ALGE-TIMING representative. You can find contact details
on our homepage www.alge-timing.com
Safety
Apart from the information of this manual all general safety and accident prevention regulations of the
legislator must be taken into account.
The device must only be used by trained persons. The setting-up and installation must only be executed
according to the manufacturer’s data.
Intended Use
The device must only be used for its intended applications. Technical modifications and any misuse are
prohibited because of the risks involved! ALGE-TIMING is not liable for damages that are caused by im-
proper use or incorrect operation.
Power supply
The stated voltage on the type plate must correspond to voltage of the power source. Check all connec-
tions and plugs before usage. Damaged connection wires must be replaced immediately by an author-
ized electrician. The device must only be connected to an electric supply that has been installed by an
electrician according to IEC 60364-1. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands! Never touch live
parts!
Cleaning
Detergents can cause damage. Never submerge in water or open. The cleaning must not be carried out
by hose or high-pressure (risk of short circuits or other damage).
Liability Limitations
All technical information, data and information for installation and operation correspond to the latest
status at time of printing and are made in all conscience considering our past experience and
knowledge. Information, pictures and description do not entitle to base any claims. The manufacturer is
not liable for damage due to failure to observe the manual, improper use, incorrect repairs, technical
modifications, use of unauthorized spare parts. Translations are made in all conscience. We assume no
liability for translation mistakes, even if the translation is carried out by us or on our behalf.
Disposal
If a label is placed on the device showing a crossed out dustbin on wheels (see drawing),
the European directive 2002/96/EG applies for this device.
Please get informed about the applicable regulations for separate collection of electrical
and electronical waste in your country and do not dispose of the old devices as household
waste. Correct disposal of old equipment protects the environment and humans against
negative consequences!
Copyright by ALGE-TIMING GmbH
All rights reserved. Any duplication, either in full or in part, requires the prior written consent of the copy-
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Declaration of Conformity
We hereby declare that the following product complies with the below stated standards. All
components used by us are CE certified by their producer and are not modified by ALGE-
TIMING GmbH.
We, ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstrasse 39
6890 Lustenau
declare in sole responsibility that the radio receiver
Mobile Timing MT1
complies with the following standards/normative documents and in case of intended use com-
plies with the basic requirements of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Telecommunication (TC)terminal device
Applied harmonized standards:
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
EN 62311:2008
EMC: EN301 489-17 v2.1.1. (2009-05) EN 301 489-52 V1.1.0
Radio Spectrum Efficiency:
EN 301 511 Vl2.5.l
EN 301908-1 Vll.1.1
EN 301 908-2 Vll.1.2
Additional information:
The product complies with the low voltage directive 73/23/EEC and EMC directive
2004/108EG and carries the CE sign.
Lustenau, 2019-09-26 ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Albert Vetter
(CEO)

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Table of Contents
1Introduction.................................................................................................................. 5
2Device description ....................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Display........................................................................................................................................5
2.1.1 Status Bar............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Bib ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.3 Time...................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Keypad........................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Connections................................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 Timing channels.................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.2 USB...................................................................................................................................................... 6
3Operation...................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Menu...........................................................................................................................................8
3.1.1 Channel blocking.................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.2 Permanent trigger................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.3 Scroll..................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1.4 General................................................................................................................................................. 9
4GPS ..............................................................................................................................11
4.1 Auto trim function......................................................................................................................12
5Software.......................................................................................................................12
5.1 alge-results.com platform .........................................................................................................12
5.2 Create account .........................................................................................................................12
5.3 Add device................................................................................................................................13
5.3.1 Evaluation software ............................................................................................................................ 14
5.3.2 Time.NET Connector.......................................................................................................................... 14
6Technical data.............................................................................................................15

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1 Introduction
The MT1 is a high-precision timing device. Using the built-in GPS, it is automatically synchro-
nized to the time of day. It has two timing channels with 1/100,000 seconds precision. The
timing pulses are automatically sent to the internet, so the results can be seen live there. As a
result, impulse cables are no longer necessary, which is particularly advantageous for long
distances. Automatic backup to the internet makes a log paper printer obsolete. If necessary,
the start number can be entered in backup or memo mode. The MT1 has a built-in Li-ion bat-
tery and is charged via a USB C socket.
2 Device description
Power on:
Press the ON button, then confirm with the button. This is to prevent from switching on the
device unintentionally. If you only press ON, the device shows its name (ID).
Power off:
Press the OFF button for 3 seconds. The MT1 asks for confirmation. Release the OFF button
and press it again to confirm. You can abort this with the ESC or any other button.
2.1 Display
The OLED display of the MT1 has a resolution of 128 x 64. The display is switched off after 5
minutes without activity. The display is reactivated by any button or a timing pulse.
2.1.1 Status Bar
When the device is switched on, the main menu appears. This main menu has a status bar at
the top with some icons on it. The left icon is the GPS status. Next icon from the left is the
UMTS signal strength. After power on, this icon is blinking. That means the MT1 is searching
for a mobile network operator. If the MT1 finds a mobile network operator, it stops blinking and
shows the signal strength of the mobile network. A small “o” at the icon shows that the MT1 is
online. After a short time is changes to “s”, which means that the MT1 has connection to the
www.alge-results.com server. If the MT1 receives a timing pulse, it is transmitted to the server,
which is displayed with a small arrow. The icon is crossed out if no network is available.

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The third icon is the USB icon. It is strike through if there is no USB data connection. Note: A
power supply or power bank has no data connection. In this case, the icon stays strike
through.
The fourth icon from the left is the battery icon which shows the power state and state of
charge. The fifth icon shows the synchronization state. At the beginning, there is no synchroni-
zation. After synchronization, it shows the type of synchronization. Possible state is GPS,
GSM and EXT. The device must be synchronized for timing. You will not receive any
timestamp without. Standard setting is GPS synchronization, which has the highest possible
accuracy. GSM (Server) synchronization has only an accuracy of 0.05s.
At the right end you can find the name of the device for identification. This can be set from
server configuration.
2.1.2 Bib
On the main screen, a bib is blinking. To confirm the next bib press ENTER. To change the bib
enter the number and confirm with ENTER.
Note:
If you want to suppress a wrong pulse, you can enter “0”+ENTER. This disables upcoming
pulses. You can identify the disabled state with a blinking circle.
2.1.3 Time
On the bottom part of the screen you can see the running time.
On the very bottom of the screen, you can find the latest timing pulse (channel, bib and time).
2.2 Keypad
The MT1 has a splash-proof foil keyboard with 12 buttons.
2.3 Connections
2.3.1 Timing channels
The MT1 is equipped with two timing channels on banana plugs. One green and black(C0),
and one red and black (C1) with a resolution of 1/100,000 seconds.
2.3.2 USB
The MT1 device has a USB-C interface which can be used for charging and data transmission
to a PC. This USB interface simulates a virtual COM port. For Window 7 OS and older you
need a driver to use this COM port. For newer OS you can install the MT1 driver to show the
correct name in the device manager, but it is not necessary. This virtual COM port uses the
same data protocol as the Timy series and TDC 800x series.
No data connection to the PC is shown with a crossed out USB symbol.

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Valid data connection to the PC and charging:
The flash symbol shows an existing external power supply. When the battery is charging the
battery symbol shows an animation. The MT1 does not have to be switched on for charging.
2.3.2.1 Firmware Update
You need the MT Firmware Update software for a firmware update.
Start with installing this software; then connect the MT1 to the PC. Otherwise, it could be nec-
essary to re-attach the MT1 device. You can choose if you want to update the latest firmware
version from the internet or from a local file, which can be useful for offline installation.
As soon as the MT1 is found in the firmware update software, you can press “start update” to
start the updating process.
After finishing the download, press the ON/ESC button to restart the device.

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3 Operation
In the main menu you can enter the next bib and confirm with ENTER.
3.1 Menu
With the ESC button, you open the selection menu. Pressing ESC once again, you return to
the main screen. Use the arrow buttons (‘2’ for scroll up, ‘8’ for scroll down) to choose the
menu. Press enter to confirm the selection.
3.1.1 Channel blocking
First menu item is the channel menu. In this menu, you can set the timing channels “Active”,
“Disabled” and “Blocked”. If a timing channel is “Disabled”, no time is stored. That is used dur-
ing breaks to avoid unnecessary data transmission. Use “Blocked” during the event when you
are not sure if the next pulse is valid or not. Use “Active” for normal operation. You can navi-
gate with the arrow buttons. To react very fast, this setting is immediately active. You do not
have to confirm. You can return to the main menu with the ESC or ENTER button.
At the main screen, you can see the current state in the left lower corner. A blinking circle
around the C is shown if channels are blocked. It is crossed out if the channels are disabled,
and it does not blink during normal operation.
3.1.2 Permanent trigger
If a timing channel is permanently triggered, the channel display starts to flash after 5 seconds.
That would be the case, for example, if the photocell is misaligned.

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3.1.3 Memo
With the “memo” menu you can switch to memo-mode. This mode is used if it is not clear
which competitor is the next, e.g. at the finish area when you cannot see the competitor to
come closer.
The bib number at the first time will blink. You can confirm the given bib with ENTER or you
can enter a new bib and confirm with ENTER.
If you want to delete an impulse, enter the bib 0 or press ESC then confirm with ENTER.
If you want to edit another impulse, you can exit the edit mode with ESC twice, then scroll to
the desired time. Press Enter to edit. Then you can enter the bib and confirm it with ENTER.
Exit the memo mode with the ESC button.
3.1.4 Scroll
At the “scroll” menu, you can check the timing impulses and manipulate the bib information.
Scroll with the arrow buttons (2 for scroll up, 8 for scroll down) to the time you want to change.
With the ENTER button you can edit the bib number. Enter the new bib and confirm with
ENTER. If you enter the bib 0, the time will be deleted.
Exit the scroll mode with the ESC button.
3.1.5 General
Menu for general information and settings.
3.1.5.1 Info
General information about the MT1 device like serial number, sync setting, used memory,
software version and current accuracy of the device (only available with GPS 3D-fix and mini-
mum 10 minutes of operation).

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3.1.5.2 Clr mem
The MT1 will automatically store all of the timing impulses. On power off procedure the times
will be saved to the Flash memory. On restart of the device this times will be restored automat-
ically. If the memory is full, the oldest timing impulses will be overwritten.
Here you can delete stored times. You have to confirm with ENTER if you want to proceed.
Otherwise press ESC to exit.
3.1.5.3 Sync out
You can synchronize other devices with a timing impulse on C0. A confirmation will be dis-
played at full minute.
Note:
This function is only available if the MT1 device itself is in synchronized state.
3.1.5.4 Mobile Network
Mobile state:
Information about the current mobile network operator and signal quality.

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Search operator:
You can execute a manual search for an operator. After the search is finished, you have to
choose the one of the listed operators by pressing the number which is shown on the left. Con-
firm with the ENTER button. If no operator listed, there is no mobile network available. This will
disable the automatic search function.
Server:
Here we can change to our developer server for testing. Please use the main results server
which is www.alge-results.com.
Reconnect mobile network:
When there is a mail function on the mobile network it can be necessary to execute a manual
reconnect to re-establish mobile connection. This will re-enable the automatic search.
3.1.5.5 GPS
If there is no GPS available:
At the next picture you can see a normal operation with more than 3 satellites in view.
In this example there are 7 satellites in use and 26 satellites in view. You also can see the
altitude and GPS signal strength of the 7 best satellites which are used.
The GPS receiver uses GPS, GLONASS and GALILEO Satellites.
3.1.5.6 Test
This menu is for internal tests only.
4 GPS
The internal GPS receiver is always on. You can see the status of the GPS receiver in the
upper left corner of the status bar.
No GPS reception:

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Good GPS reception with 3D-fix:
3D-Fix is displayed with four dots around the circle. The blinking dot in the middle shows the
correct reception of the highly precise second impulse.
When the device receives a GPS signal with 3D-fix, it will trim the internal quartz to highest
possible precision. There will be no re-synchronization of the MT1. No time jump will occur in
this case. The long time deviation will be within 0,000001 seconds.
Note:
Two or more MT1 devices must not be closer than 30 cm to each other. This can disturb GPS
reception.
4.1 Auto trim function
Every Clock (quartz) has a deviation. This deviation depends on temperature and aging. That
means that the clock runs sometimes faster and sometimes slower.
As soon as the MT1 receives a 3D-fix, it is able to auto trim the internal quartz. The longer the
MT1 receives a GPS signal the more accurate it gets. That will eliminate influences from tem-
perature and aging. With this technique, there will be no re-synchronization necessary, which
would cause a time-jump. Current accuracy is displayed on the info menu.
5 Software
5.1 alge-results.com platform
The MT1 system is maintained over the www.alge-results.com website. Open your webbrows-
er and navigate to www.alge-results.com. Then login:
If you do not have an account, you have to create one.
Note:
IE11 and older browsers are not supported.
5.2 Create account
Then please fill up the sign form.
At the bottom of the sign up form choose “register as timekeeper”. Otherwise you will not be
able to manage devices and events.

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5.3 Add device
To manage your device, you have to add the device to your account. Switch on your MT1 de-
vice and click to “REGISTER DEVICE” in your web browser.
Fill out the serial number of your device and click “CONTINUE”
Then enter the PIN code, which will be displayed on the MT1 to proof that it is your device.
With each new MT1 device you will get 2000 timing points (TP). This TP you will need for
event creation (150TP) and data transmission. If you want to transfer this TP to your account,
you have select this here. Then click “CONTINUE”. Now you can use your MT1 device in the
alge-results.com platform.
There are three possible actions for a device:
First action is edit, where you can change the device name, time zone and synchronization
configuration and delay time. Under “trigger” you can see the received impulses.
Second action is re-read. That action will read the current status of the MT1 device.
Third action will remove the device from your account.
Note:
If you want to pass your device to another timer, you have to remove it from your account first.
A device can only belong to one account at a time.
To get some more information about the alge-results.com platform we provide an extra manual
at the alge-timing.com website.

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5.3.1 Evaluation software
If your evaluation software can work with serial data and supports the communication protocol,
(Timy series or TDC 800x series, daytime format) it can be used to read the timestamps direct-
ly via USB interface.
5.3.2 Time.NET Connector
The Time.NET Connector is a software to connect the MT1 system with an evaluation soft-
ware. There are many connection possibilities:
Note:
If the time.NET Connector an the evaluation software runs on the same PC you will need a
Null modem cable (from one COM port to the other) or a driver software which simulates and
connects two COM ports. This COM port simulator (Com0Com) can be downloaded on our
website.
If you use the Time.NET software we suggest to use the network connection to the Time.NET
connector which will be automatically established. An IDCam device will be simulated in this
case.
Note:
Timing impulses of non-MT1 devices are not reflected to the online platform alge-results.com

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6 Technical data
Timing channel precision: 1/100.000s
Amount of timing channels: two channels with banana connectors
Operating temperature: -20 to +65°C
Time-base: Self-calibrating TCXO quartz
Synchronization: External, via internal GPS or GSM
Operating time: 12h at +25°C with one impulse per minute.
Charging time: app. 2h at +25°C
Time memory 7000 times
Battery: li-Ion rechargeable battery 3.6 V / 10.4 Wh (integrated)
Measurements: 22 x 74 x 34 mm
Weight: 235g (0.5 lb)
Data connection 2G & 3G (GSM/EGPRS/UMTS/HSDPA)
Roaming: Worldwide
Display: OLED Display with 128x64 pixels

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Subject to changes
Copyright by
ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstr. 39
6890 Lustenau / Austria
www.alge-timing.com