ALGE-Timing Timy LapTimer 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 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
submerge in water, never open or clean with wet cloth. 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 knowl-
edge. 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 modi-
fications, 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
copyright holder.
Subject to changes! Copyright by:
ALGE-TIMING GmbH
Rotkreuzstrasse 39
A-6890 Lustenau
Austria
[email protected]
www.alge-timing.com

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Table of Contents
1Keyboard and how to get started............................................................................................. 4
2Program LapTimer..................................................................................................................... 4
3Operation of Program LapTimer:............................................................................................. 4
4Displayboard Mode ................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Total Runtime: ............................................................................................................................. 5
4.2 Lap Time:..................................................................................................................................... 5
5PRINTER-MODE......................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Printer Runtime ON..................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Printer Runtime OFF ................................................................................................................... 5
6RS 232 Interface......................................................................................................................... 6
6.1.1 RS 232 commands.................................................................................................................. 7

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1 Keyboard and how to get started
See Timy manual „GENERAL“.
2 Program LapTimer
The program LapTimer has been made for all sports that measure lap times (e.g.
motor racing). It is possible to have several competitors on the course. To measure
the times, you need to be able to input the racer number before he passes the finish
(lap).
3 Operation of Program LapTimer:
• Switch on the Timy as described in the Timy manual “GENERAL”
• Select <LapTimer>
• Clear the memory with key or and press one of the OK keys ( or ).
• Input the time of day and date for synchronization and confirm by pressing ei-
ther one of the OK keys ( or ) or by pressing .
To start a synchronization, press the key START .
• Now the ID-number 1 and the time zero are indicated on the display.
• To input another ID-number use the keyboard and confirm by pressing one of
the OK keys ( or )
• Start the racer with a start impulse (channel 0) or by pressing the key .
• Stop each competitor with a finish impulse (e.g. photocell).
• To restart a competitor, input the ID-number and press and then . Now
you can start this ID-number again.
4 Displayboard Mode
You can select between two modes:
TOTAL-RUNTIME
LAP-TIME
To select these modes, please proceed as follows:
• Press the <MENU> button
• Select <LAPTIMER>
• Select <GAZ-MODE>
• Now you can choose between the modes <TOTAL-RUNTIME> and <LAP-
TIME>.

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4.1 Total Runtime:
The displayboard shows the runtime, but no lap time.
4.2 Lap Time:
The displayboard shows the laptime, but no runtime.
5 PRINTER-MODE
It enables you to select beween both, a printout of laptimes and runtimes or one of
laptimes only.
To select these modes, please proceed as follows:
• Press the <MENU> button
• Select <LAPTIMER>
• Select <PRINT RUNTIME>
• Now you can choose between run time <ON> or <OFF>.
5.1 Printer Runtime ON
For each time stopped, the start time, finish time, run time and lap time (sequential
time) will be printed. The following example refers to one racer:
0001 ST 11:59:33.5736 ID-number 1 start time (time of day)
FT 12:00:39.9269 ID-number 1 first lap time (time of day)
1 RT 1:06.35 ID number 1 run time (first lap)
1 SQ 1:06.35 ID number 1 lap time (first lap)
0001 ST 11:59:33.5736 ID-number 1 start time (time of day)
FT 12:01:45.3325 ID-number 1 second lap time (time of day)
2 RT 2:11.75 ID number 1 run time (second lap)
2 SQ 1:05.40 ID number 1 lap time (second lap)
5.2 Printer Runtime OFF
For each time stopped, the start time, finish time and lap time (sequential time) will
be printed. The following example refers to one racer:

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0001 ST 11:59:33.5736 ID-number 1 start time (time of day)
FT 12:00:39.9269 ID-number 1 first lap time (time of day)
1 SQ 1:06.35 ID number 1 lap time (first lap)
0001 ST 11:59:33.5736 ID-number 1 start time (time of day)
FT 12:01:45.3325 ID-number 1 second lap time (time of day)
2 SQ 1:05.40 ID number 1 lap time (second lap)
6 RS 232 Interface
RS 232 interface
Standard = 38.400 baud (adjustable: 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400)
8 data bit, no parity bit, 1 stop bit
ASCII characters
0056 C0 12:13:43.9682 00 Start time of ID 56
0056 C1 12:14:50.8340 01 Finish time 1 (lap time 1) of ID 56
0056 RT 00:01:06.86 01 Run time 1 of ID 56
0056 SQ 00:01:06.86 01 Lap time 1 of ID 56
0056 C1 12:15:55.1055 02 Finish time 2 (lap time 2) of ID 56
0056 RT 00:02:11.13 02 Run time 2 of ID 56
0056 SQ 00:01:04.27 02 Lap time 2 of ID 56
n0056 Change of ID-number
c0056 C0 12:13:43.9682 00 Reset of ID 56 for a new start (clear start time)
n0056 Change of ID-number
0056 C0 12:16:22.0366 00 Start time of ID 56
n0057 Change of ID-number
0057 C0 12:16:40.3722 00 Start time of ID 56
n0056 Change of ID-number
0056 C1 12:17:28.3744 01 Finish time 1 (lap time 1)of ID 56
0056 RT 00:01:06.33 01 Run time 1 of ID 56
0056 SQ 00:01:06.33 01 Lap time 1 of ID 56
n0057 Change of ID-number
0057 C1 12:17:47.0784 01 Finish time 1 (lap time 1)of ID 56
0057 RT 00:01:06.70 01 Run time 1 of ID 57
0057 SQ 00:01:06.70 01 Lap time 1 of ID 57
Each string ends with a carriage return

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First character:
n ......... Input of a new ID-number
c.......... Deletion of an ID-number to make a new start
Channels:
Channel 0 C0 max. precision 1/10.000
Channel 0M C0M max. precision 1/100 – manual = keyboard
Channel 1 C1 max. precision 1/10.000
Channel 1M C1M max. precision 1/100 – manual = keyboard
Channel 2 C2 max. precision 1/10.000
Channel 3 C3 max. precision 1/10.000
Channel 4 C4 max. precision 1/10.000
Channel 5 C5 max. precision 1/100
Channel 6 C6 max. precision 1/100
Channel 7 C7 max. precision 1/100
Channel 8 C8 max. precision 1/100
6.1.1 RS 232 commands
Parameter Example Explanation Description
BE 0 or 1 BE0 BE1BE? Beep tone Request, on/off
BWF BWF Update of program - RS 232 Afterwards update-file
USB-TIMY:BWF!!!! USB-TIMY:BWF!!!! Update of program - USB Afterwards update-file
DIT1 00 - 99 DIT103 DIT1? Display time 1 in display Request, Set
DIT2 00 - 99 DIT299 DIT2? Display time 2 in display Request, Set
DTF 00.01 - 59.99 DTF00.03 DTF? Delay time for finish and intermediate Request, Set
DTS 00.01 - 59.99 DTS09.99 DTS? Delay time for start Request, Set
KL 0 or 1 KL0 KL1 KL? Keyboard lock Request, on/off
NSF? NSF? Timy version of program Sends NSFV03B2
PRI_AF 0 - 9 PRI_AF3 Line Feed adjustment for printer Printer AutoLineFeed 0 - 9
PRI 0 or 1 PRI0 PRI1 On, or. off from printer Request, on/off
PRILF PRILF Line Feed for printer Set
PRILO PRILO Print ofALGE-logo Set
PRIM PRIM Printing of memory Printing memory
RSM RSM Send memory through RS 232 Memory on RS 232
SL 0 or 1 SL0 SL1 SL? Printout of ALGE logo (switch on) Request, on/off
TIMYINIT TIMYINIT Output of Timy hardware number Not specified

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