ALGE-Timing Timy User manual

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Control Elements
1 ..... USB Interface
2 ..... Charger Socket
3 ..... ALGE MultiPort
4 ..... Connection for Display Board
5 .....Connection for Start Impulse Device (c0)
6 ..... Connection for Finish Impulse Device (c1)
7 ..... Standard ALGE-Lichtschrankenbuchse

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Technical modifications remain reserved in sense of improvement!
ALGE Timy manual copyright by: ALGE-Timing GmbH & Co
Rotkreuzstraße 39
A-6890 Lustenau
www.alge-timing.com
Table of contents
1. Device Discribtion ................................................................................................... 6
2. Operating ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1. Power Supply: ......................................................................................................... 8
2.1.1. External Supply: ...................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2. Internal Supply: ....................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Printer: .................................................................................................................. 11
2.3. Connection with External Devices: ....................................................................... 12
2.4. Timig Channels: .................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1. Delay Times and Block Times: ............................................................................. 14
2.4.1.1. Delay Time: ........................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1.2. Block Time: ........................................................................................................... 14
2.4.1.3. Schematic Presentation of the Delay Time and Block Time: ................................ 14
2.5. Timy-Update: ........................................................................................................ 15
2.6. Software registration: ............................................................................................ 16
2.7. Select Language: .................................................................................................. 16
2.8. Memory: ................................................................................................................ 16
2.9. Info-Mode: ............................................................................................................. 16
2.10. Synchronisation: ................................................................................................... 16
2.11. Menu-Adjustments: ............................................................................................... 17
2.12. Precision: .............................................................................................................. 17
3. Programs .............................................................................................................. 18
4. Accessory ............................................................................................................. 19
5. Technical Data ...................................................................................................... 20
5.1. Connection System: .............................................................................................. 21
5.2. Interfaces: ............................................................................................................. 23
5.2.1. RS 232 Interface: .................................................................................................. 23
5.2.2. RS 485 Interface: .................................................................................................. 24
5.2.3. Interface for Display Board: .................................................................................. 24
5.2.4. USB-Interface: ...................................................................................................... 24

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1. Device Discribtion
The ALGE Timy is a handy device, fully loaded with high-quality technology. This makes it unique in
its class.
During the evolution, highest attention to the operating convenience and the ergonomic was placed.
The old ALGE values, as highest reliability and robust design, also entered besides in the Timy.
Newest technology was packed in a special designed case made for timing only, which makes the
Timy unique.
In spite of the bulk measurement, the Timy owns a big and well operable silicone keyboard. In any
weather condition, even with gloves, one can operate the keyboard easily. In the case of the types
Timy P and Timy PXE a printer is integrated in the Timy and records the entire race.
Of course the Timy is also equipped with the necessary interfaces for communication with external
devices. It has a interface for display boards, a RS 232 interface for communication with a PC, a RS
485 interface to make a network of timing devices, and finally as world novelty a future proof USB
interface.
The memory of the Timy is also gigantic. It can store up to 13.000 times. All memory times can be
scrolled on the display, or transmitted to a PC by RS 232 or USB interface.
Timy Models:
There are four different models of the Timy available:
Timy S:
The Timy S is a timer or terminal without printer. It has a standard quartz that
does the timing with quartz accuracy. The display works down to about –5°C (23
F) and we do not recommend this model for winter outdoor use.
Timy XE:
The Timy XE is a timer without printer. It has a temperature compensated quartz
oscillator for time measurement with the highest precision and an extended
temperature range for operational use down to –20°C (-4 F).
Timy P:
The Timy P is a timer or terminal with integrated printer. It has a standard quartz
that does the timing with quartz accuracy. The display works down to about –5°C
(23 F) and we do not recommend this model for winter outdoor use.
Timy PXE:
The Timy PXE is a timer with integrated printer. It has a temperature compensated quartz
oscillator for time measurement with the highest precision and an extended temperature
range for operational use down to –20°C (-4 F).

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Timy Software
It is possible to use different software for the Timy. Every licensed software you can update from
the internet. In order to activate software it is necessary to buy it. When you buy the software you
will get a user code. This user code you can get at your local ALGE -dealer.
At the moment we have not all programs ready. Ask your ALGE dealer for available software.
Backup: timer to measure time of day
Stopwatch L: simple timing program (net time)
Stopwatch: universal timing program (net time/total time)
MultiTimer: universal timing network for two or more Timy
Test: for tests with up to 7 intermediate times
Training: automatic ski training software
Speed: speed measurement (1 to 9999 m)
Calculator: to calculate net times and total times
Terminal: terminal for judges (e.g. ski jumping, diving, …)
Commander: terminal to control a display board

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2. Operating
2.1. Power Supply:
The Timy has many possibilities for the power supply:
External Supply (+8 to 15 VDC):
•Power Supply NG13A (Socket 2 of Timy)
•Power Supply NG13 (Socket 7 of Timy)
•External Battery (e.g. 12 Lead-acid accumolator connected to Socket 2 or 7)
Internal Power Supply:
The Timy has a battery compartment that holds 6 AA-batteries. You can select between different
batteries.
•Alkaline Batteries: only for Timy without internal printer
•NiCd-Rechargeable Batteries: for all operations at low temperatures (below freezing)
•NiMH-Rechargeable Batteries: for operations that do not happen at low temperatures
(below freezing)
2.1.1. External Supply:
A external supply of the Timy from +8 to 15 VDC is possible. The ALGE NG13A is the ideal
external power supply, since it keeps the DIN-socket for the photocell free. Also the ALGE NG13
works with the Timy.
It is not allowed to use the NLG8 and NLG4 since the power output is too high and it might
destroy the Timy.
It the external supply is 11.5 VDC or higher integrated rechargeable batteries will be charged.
Power Supply NG13A: Power Supply NG13:
External Battery:

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2.1.2. Internal Supply:
The Timy work of internal batteries (6 x Type AA). Please select new batteries very careful, after
reading this section.
Timy P or Timy PXE: never use Alkaline Batteries
Use of Timy freezing temperatures: use NiCd-rechargeable batteries, since Alkaline
batteries and also NiMH rechargeable batteries are
very bad at freezing temperatures (they loose most of
the capacity).
Battery-Types:
Alkaline Batteries:
This battery type you cannot use for a Timy with a built in printer. Also at cold
temperatures Alkaline batteries are not suitable. At –20°C (-4F) there is only a capacity
of about 10% left.
If you use the Timy very often we also do not recommend this battery, since the costs for
new batteries are high and it is cheaper to use rechargeable batteries. Further it is better
for the environment to use rechargeable batteries.
NiCd-Rechargeable Batteries:
This battery we recommend when the Timy is used in cold temperatures. The NiCd
rechargeable battery is available with different capacity. We recommend the 1000 mAh
type.
For use at less than 5°C (41F) and if you use a Timy with build in printer no other battery
than the NiCd are recommended.
NiMH- Rechargeable Batteries:
This rechargeable battery we recommend at temperatures below 5°C (41F). At low
temperatures the NiCd have more capacity, but a room temperatures NiMH batteries
have up to 1.5 times more capacity.

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Loading Rechargeable Batteries:
You can load the rechargeable battery with the Power Supply NG13A or NG13. During the
charging you can have the battery in the Timy. Charging is also possible during normal operation
(during a race).
If the Timy is not switched on when charging it will show the following message on the display
„External Power Supply exists! Press „START“ to reset“. This means that the batteries get
charged, in order to restart the Timy press the <START> key.
The charging duration depends on the rechargeable battery type::
•NiCd- Battery with 1 Ah: about 14 hours
•NiMH- Battery with 1,5 Ah: about 18 hours
If you want to charge the rechargeable batteries faster we can recommend you the table charger
LG6AA (this charger you can get at your ALGE-dealer. With this charger you have to take the
batteries out of the Timy. It makes it possible to use a set of batteries and charge at the same
time another set.
Charger-Switch:
The Timy has a switch (covered form the
battery-sticker). This switch allows you to
select, if you have rechargeable batteries or not
rechargeable batteries (Alkaline).
For Alkaline batteries it is necessary that the
charger switch is <ALKALI>. If you load Alkaline
batteries they will be destroyed and may leek.
The acid may than destroy the complete Timy.
When using rechargeable batteries (NiCd or
NiMH) you must select the charger-switch
position on <NiCd/NiMH>. If you have it on
<ALKALI> the batteries will be never loaded
when you connect the charging device (e.g.
NG13A).
Attention: Use no Alkaline batteries in the Timy, if you switch on <NiCd/NiMH)
Operating Duration:
The operating duration depends on the Timy type, the battery type, and the temperature.