ALGE-Timing SF3 User manual

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Important Information
General
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Power supply
The stated voltage on the type plate must correspond to voltage of the power source. Check all con-
nections and plugs before usage. Damaged connection wires must be replaced immediately by an
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by an electrician according to IEC 60364-1. Never touch the mains plug with wet hands! Never touch
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Cabling for the SF3 System........................................................................................4
1.1 SF3L.......................................................................................................................4
1.1.1 Selftimer - SF3 Cabling with Startgate and Photocell......................................................................5
1.1.2 Speed Measurement - Cabling with Photocells ...............................................................................6
1.1.3 Selftimer for Speed Climbing...........................................................................................................7
1.2 SF3P.......................................................................................................................8
1.2.1 Selftimer - SF3P Wiring Diagram with Startgate and Photocell.......................................................9
2Settings for the D-LINExxx-x-SF3 ............................................................................10
2.1 Selftimer Settings..................................................................................................10
2.1.1 SF3 Mode......................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1.1 Selftimer OFF (Default).....................................................................................................10
2.1.1.2 Selftimer Time and Speed.................................................................................................10
2.1.1.3 Selftimer with one racer....................................................................................................10
2.1.1.4 Timer Speed or Time.........................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Payment.........................................................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Total Coin-Counter...............................................................................................................10
2.1.4 Daily Coin-Counter...............................................................................................................10
2.1.5 Total Start-Counter...............................................................................................................11
2.1.6 Daily Start-Counter...............................................................................................................11
2.1.7 Limit Time......................................................................................................................................11
2.1.7.1 Limit-Time Minimum (default is 02: 10 seconds)...............................................................11
2.1.7.2 Limit-Time Maximum (default is 20: 100 seconds)............................................................11
2.1.8 Speed............................................................................................................................................11
2.1.8.1 Speed-Distance (10 is default)...........................................................................................11
2.1.8.2 Unit of Displayed Speed ............................................................................................................11
2.1.9 Repeat/Displaytime........................................................................................................................12
2.1.9.1 Repeat (default 02) ...........................................................................................................12
2.1.9.2 Displaytime Time (default 04)............................................................................................12
2.1.9.3 Displaytime Speed (default 04).........................................................................................12
2.2 Malfunctions..........................................................................................................12
2.2.1 RLS Stop Error .........................................................................................................12
2.2.2 RLS Speed Error ......................................................................................................12
2.3 Daytime/Date/Temperature Settings.....................................................................12
2.4 Area Settings for Temperature and Time..............................................................13
2.4.1 Summertime Change..................................................................................................13
2.4.2 Time and Temperature Setting ...................................................................................13
2.5 Brightness .............................................................................................14
3Technical Data...........................................................................................................15
3.1 Interface................................................................................................................15
1.1.1 Protocol..........................................................................................................................................15
3.2 Power Supply........................................................................................................16
4Special Applications.................................................................................................16
4.1 Parallel Scoreboards.............................................................................................16
4.1.1 Time Display..................................................................................................................................16
4.1.2 Speed Display................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Supply with Solar Panels 12V...............................................................................16
5Standard D-LINE Functions......................................................................................16

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1 Cabling for the SF3 System
Depending on the type of SF3 system you have a different cabling is required.
1.1 SF3L
The SF3L system is delivered without coin collector. The start unit only serves for clearance
of the course.
The start unit should be placed near the startgate at a pole or on a wall.
A two-core cable is required connecting finish and start with a maximum loop resistance of
180 Ohms.
ATTENTION! When fixing the start-finish con-
nection make sure that the polarity is correct!

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1.1.1 Selftimer - SF3 Cabling with Startgate and Photocell
•Adjustment: SF=1

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1.1.2 Speed Measurement - Cabling with Photocells
This setup is used to measure the speed without payment.
Two photocells are set up at a distance of 10 m. The first photocell (start of the measure-
ment) is connected with the cable 002-XX, the second photocell (end of the measurement)
with cable 001-XX.
Adjustment SF=2
Optional it is possible to integrate the Start Unit SF3L in the above shown layout. The con-
nection must then be effected with the black and green banana socket.

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1.1.3 Selftimer for Speed Climbing
With setup you can use to measure the time for speed climbing. A climber is measured au-
tomatically without a operator for the system.

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1.2 SF3P
The SF3P system is equipped with a coin collector. The start unit serves for clearance of the
course as well as for payment.
The start unit should be placed near the startgate on a pole or at a wall.
A four-core cable is required connecting finish and start with a maximum loop resistance of
180 Ohms.

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1.2.1 Selftimer - SF3P Wiring Diagram with Startgate and Photocell

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2 Settings for the D-LINExxx-x-SF3
On the next pages all possible settings of the SF3 system are described.
2.1 Selftimer Settings
For entering the settings mode of the display you have to keep the button pressed until the
first parameter shows on the display. If you then release the button the parameter first blinks
for a few seconds and then does the corresponding setting. The value blinking can be
switched to the desired value by shortly pressing the button again. When the parameter is
blinking again the menu can be closed. For this you have to step through the menu.
2.1.1 SF3 Mode
2.1.1.1 Selftimer OFF (Default)
This setting switches off the selftimer mode completely. In the menu only the parame-
ters of the standard D-LINE can be selected.
2.1.1.2 Selftimer Time and Speed
In this mode the Selftimer is operated with the start unit.
It is possible to have several racers on course. After the limit time LL expires the start is
free for the next racer.
Until version 4.8 this was the adjustment
2.1.1.3 Selftimer with one racer
In this mode the Selftimer is operated with the start unit.
Only one racer can be on course. After a racer crosses the finish line or after the limit
time LH expires the start is free for the next racer.
2.1.1.4 Timer Speed or Time
In this mode the Selftimer is operated without start unit. Only time or speed is dis-
played. The limit times are set in seconds in this mode.
2.1.2 Payment
Adjust here the number of coins required for one run.
requires a payment of one coin for each run
free use
2.1.3 Total Coin-Counter
Shows the total number of coins collected.
If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To
read the counter just blocks the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is
shown and subsequently the daily counter reading.
2.1.4 Daily Coin-Counter
Shows the daily number of coins collected.
If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To
read the counter just blocks the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is
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2.1.5 Total Start-Counter
Shows the total number of starts (paid or not paid) of the SF3 (including racer that dnf).
If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To
read the counter just blocks the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is
shown and subsequently the daily counter reading.
2.1.6 Daily Start-Counter
Shows the daily number of starts (paid or not paid) of the SF3 (including racer that dnf).
If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To
read the counter just blocks the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is
shown and subsequently the daily counter reading.
2.1.7 Limit Time
2.1.7.1 Limit-Time Minimum (default is 02: 10 seconds)
With this setting wrong impulses of the finish photocell can be prevented. In case a ski-
er passes the finish before this time the clock is not stopped.
In mode the value is internally multiplied by 5. A setting of 05 equates to 25 sec-
onds.
In mode the value is 1:1. A setting of 05 equates to 5 seconds.
If the limit time minimum is higher than the limit time maximum the parameter setting
automatically returns to the other parameter and demands correction.
2.1.7.2 Limit-Time Maximum (default is 20: 100 seconds)
If a skier does not reach the finish within this period his time is automatically stopped.
This is necessary in case a skier leaves the course or falls.
In mode the value is internally multiplied by 5. A setting of 05 equates to 25 sec.
In mode the value is 1:1. A setting of 05 equates to 5 seconds.
If the limit time maximum is lower than the limit time minimum the parameter setting au-
tomatically returns to the other parameter and demands correction.
2.1.8 Speed
2.1.8.1 Speed-Distance (10 is default)
Adjust here the distance between the speed photocell and the finish photocell in me-
ters. The setting 00 disables the speed measurement.
2.1.8.2 Unit of Displayed Speed
This parameter serves for setting the desired unit.
•Km/h (default)
Shows the measured speed in kilometers per hour with decimals if possible.
•Km/h
Shows the measured speed in full kilometers per hour only.
•M/s
Shows the measured speed in meters per second.
•Mph
Shows the measured speed in miles per hour.
•ss.th
Shows the measured time in seconds and hundredths. The maximum measuring
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2.1.9 Repeat/Displaytime
2.1.9.1 Repeat (default 02)
Sets the number of display repeats. Time – speed – time – speed – time.
2.1.9.2 Displaytime Time (default 04)
This setting adjusts the displaytime for the time.
2.1.9.3 Displaytime Speed (default 04)
This setting adjusts the displaytime for the speed.
2.2 Malfunctions
2.2.1 RLS Stop Error
If the finish photocell is triggered for more than 10 seconds, the display shows the error
message and the indicators at the start switch to ‘Paid’ and ‘Please wait’. As
soon as the photocell is aligned correctly, the system switches back to normal opera-
tion.
2.2.2 RLS Speed Error
If the speed photocell is triggered for more than 10 seconds, the display shows the er-
ror message and the indicators at the start switch to ‘Paid’ and ‘Please wait’. As
soon as the photocell is aligned correctly, the system switches back to normal opera-
tion.
2.3 Daytime/Date/Temperature Settings
With the following parameters daytime, date and temperature display can be configurated.
•Timeout for Daytime Mode
If the selftimer does not use the set time the display automatically returns to daytime
mode. Should no daytime be displayed, set the value to 00.
The set value is internally multiplied by 10. A setting of 6 therefore equates to 60 sec-
onds.
•Set daytime hours
This parameter is used for setting the hours of the daytime
•Set daytime minute
This parameter is used for setting the minutes of the daytime.
•Set daytime seconds
This parameter is used for setting the minutes of the daytime.
•Set the day of the date
This parameter is used for setting the day of the date.
•Set the month of the date
This parameter is used for setting the month of the date.
•Set the year of the date
This parameter is used for setting the year of the date.
•Displaytime for Daytime
Displaytime for the daytime. If this parameter is set to 0 it is no longer displayed.

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•Displaytime for Date
Displaytime for the date. If this parameter is set to 0 the date is no longer displayed.
•Displaytime for Temperature
Displaytime for the temperature. Only available if the temperature sensor is connected.
•GPS Offset Hours to GMT
With this parameter, you can adjust the offset of the local time to GMT in hours.
•GPS Offset Minutes GMT
With this parameter, you can adjust the offset of the local time to GMT in minutes.
2.4 Area Settings for Temperature and Time
This area parameter is used to set the desired display mode of time and temperature. The
below stated settings are possible. The first digit in the setting is for automatic setting of
summertime, the second one for the display mode.
2.4.1 Summertime Change
The first digit of the area setting is responsible for the internal switching between summer
and standard time.
•Change of Clocks
No internal change, used for DCF-controlled clocks.
•European Summertime
Summertime changing for Europe, used with internal clock, GPS or NTP-
synchronization.
•USA Summertime
Summertime changing for USA, used with internal clock, GPS or NTP-synchronization.
•Australian Summertime
Summertime changing for Australia, used with internal clock, GPS or NTP-
synchronization.
2.4.2 Time and Temperature Setting
The second digit of the area settings is used for the display mode of time and temperature -
12h, 24h, Celsius or Fahrenheit.
•Celsius and 24h
Time in 24h mode and temperature in Celsius.
•Celsius and 12h
Time in 12h mode and temperature in Celsius
•Fahrenheit and 24h
Time in 24h mode and temperature in Fahrenheit
•Fahrenheit and 12h
Time in 12h mode and temperature in Fahrenheit

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2.5 Brightness
With this parameter brightness effects and settings can be adjusted. The first digit is for the
appearance, the second one for the brightness.
•Setting the First Digit
The first digit defines the type of change between time and temperature. The fade-in
changes over with brightness effects from time to temperature.
•Fade-in Off
Fading is deactivated.
•Fade-in On
Fading is activated. (Brightness is immediately switched on and off when changing.)
•Setting the Second Digit
This setting defines the brightness mode of the display.
•Manual setting
The second digit of the brightness setting can be manually adjusted from 0 to 9.
Value 0 is minimum brightness and value 9 is maximum brightness. This setting can
also be effected by the menu of your TdC8001 or Timy.
•Daytime depending Brightness
Brightness is set automatically, depending on the daytime.
•Light Sensor depending Brightness
With this setting, the brightness is depending on the light sensor. If no light sensor
is connected, the brightness is always maximum.

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3 Technical Data
L1........Data for Coin Collector of SF3
L2........Start Input for SF3
L3........ 2 x DIN-Socket for Photocell of SF3
L4........Data Output RS232 for SF3
L5........Data Output RS485 for SF3
R1.......Menu-Setup-Push Button
R2.......Banana Socket for external Menu-
Setup-Push Button
R3........RS 232 Interface
1 ... +10 to 12 VDC
2 ... Ground
3 ... Data Out
E ... Data In
R4........Timing Input (Start/Stop)
R5........Data Input - RS232
R6........Data Input - RS485
R7........Mains: 100– 40 VAC / 50–60 Hz
R8........Fuse T1A
3.1 Interface
The D-LINE has an RS232 interface with which the data can be transferred to other display
boards or computers. For connection of other displayboards, the cable 172-01 (Amphenol to
Amphenol) or the cable 235-01 (Amphenol to banana plug) is required. For data transfer to a
computer your need the cable 145-02.
1.1.1 Protocol
Data format: 1 start bit, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit
Transfer Speed: 2400 Baud
Protocol: ASCII
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx(CR)
A 0.00 ..............Output before Start
B
A 0.00
B
.
.
.
A 33.9................. running time on Address A
B
A 34.3
A F 00:34.33 ..............Runtime from Racer on Address A
B F SP 63.4 ..............Speed from Racer on Address B
A F 00:34.33
B F SP 63.4
A F 00:34.33

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3.2 Power Supply
110 – 240 V / 50 – 60 Hz,
or 12 V / 800 mA
4 Special Applications
4.1 Parallel Scoreboards
4.1.1 Time Display
For showing the time on a second display please set the following parameters.
4.1.2 Speed Display
For showing the speed on a second display please set the following parameters.
4.2 Supply with Solar Panels 12V
To use the system with a solar panel you should minimize the power consumption of the dis-
play. Set the display time for time to 0.
Set the display time for date to 0.
Set the display time for temperature to 0.
Set the timeout time to your desired value. After expiration of this time, the
display turns black and reaches the state of maximum power saving. As soon
as the next skier starts, the display switches on again.
5 Standard D-LINE Functions
Each D-LINExxx-x-SF3 also works as a standard D-LINE scoreboard. For this set the pa-
rameter to 0 and all D-LINE parameters are available. For setting of your D-LINE please refer
to the separate D-LINE manual.
The yellow-black and blue-white banana plugs work as input in this mode only.
Subject to changes
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ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstr. 39
6890 Lustenau / Austria
www.alge-timing.com