ALGE-Timing SF3 User manual

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Important Information
General
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Safety
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The device must only be used by trained persons. The setting-up and installation must only be exe-
cuted 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
improper use or incorrect operation.
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
authorized 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
Please clean the outside of the device only with a smooth cloth. Detergents can cause damage. Never
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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
shown and subsequently the daily counter reading.