BROWER TIMING SYSTEM BIB ID RL User manual

Brower Timing Systems
BIB ID RL System
2015
User’s Manual

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BUILDING SNOW SCREWS
The RL System comes with mounting xtures for on-the-hill installation,
however, the snowscrew bases and shafts are not included. The user can
use bases that are compatible with their existing drills and wrenches.
Mount system according to drawing below:
Instructions for building stands for the RL System
Use slalom bases (new or used) that are compatible with your team’s
drills and wrenches
From one length of 1.25" diameter slalom pole, cut shaft to make 3
pieces as diagramed
Use hinges for Beam stands for added safety
For the Wand stand, use the 23" shaft; it is best to remove the hinge.
Insert expansion lugs into the end of the slalom pole and tighten
setscrew with allen wrench counter clockwise
The Timer stand can be set on a table or be strapped to slalom pole or tree.
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations!
You have just purchased the RL System. The RL System is a wireless
timing system that synchronizes all of the units to a common Time-of-Day
(TOD) reference, and synchronizes all of the radios to a precise common
frequency. This provides the RL System with unprecedented accuracy and
reliability.
Benets of RL
New “Race Link” radio link with signal redundancy provides high
reliability for training and race day.
Signal analysis test allows for total condence in the reliability of the
radio link.
No cable is required for synchronization, sync start and nish at the
same time with the press of a button.
All options are set from the Timer. The syncing process then
programs the Wand and Photocell A.
Superior battery life.
Simple reliable use.
Exact crystal synchronization.
With precise crystal matching, (+/-) 1/1000 second accuracy can be
maintained from unit to unit for over 4 hours, over the full range of
temperatures experienced in skiing.
Getting Started
The best way to learn how to operate the RL System is the hands-on
method.
Set the system up in your home or ofce. Start pushing buttons as you
read the manual. Read the manual front to back and work through each
page. Try the “what if’s?” (What if a skier falls or false starts?) to see
how the Timer responds. On the back of the Timer are notes summarizing
how to use the system.
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Training Tips
Assign a training number to all of your skiers for the entire year. Choose
a numbering system that will help you remember what number belongs
to each skier. For example, U18 racers could use numbers 0-9 and U16
racers could use 10-19 and so on. If you know the skier’s number, the
Timer will tell you in advance who is on the course.
Timing is most benecial if the skier can see his or her time at the bottom
of the course.
Note
The display counts by 10ths of a seconds while a skier is on the course.
This time is not ofcial until the TOD, which is transmitted by the nish,
is subtracted from the start to give 1/100 second time on the Timer
display and 1/1000 second resolution when downloaded with the optional
Smartphone Interface.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Building Snow Screws
Component Setup
Low Battery Warning
System Setup and Sync
Program Introduction
Program 1 (FIFO) First In First Out
Program 2 (PACE)
Program 3 (AUTO)
Program 4 (DUAL)
Program 5 (DUAL DIFF)
Dual Lane Components
Replacing Batteries and Maintenance
Crystal Calibration (once a year)
Electrical Specications
Warranty& Repair Information
COMPONENT SETUP
Attach the antennas to the Timer, and Wand, and mount units according to
diagram on page ii.
Power On
The Timer, Wand, Photocell A, and Photocell B are all powered on by
pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds. All components will
respond with a beep. The Wand and Photocell A are now waiting to be
synced and will not operate until they are synced (page 5).
Timer Setup
When the Timer is powered on, a time-of-day (TOD) reference is set.
This reference is then synced to the Wand and Photocell A. If the Timer
is powered off, the TOD reference is lost. If the Wand and Photocell A
are powered off the reference is also lost. Therefore, leave your system
on all day. If the Timer is powered off the whole system needs to be
re-synced. The Timer can re-sync a Wand or Photocell A at any point,
even in the middle of an event.
The Timer’s memory must be manually cleared by pressing the “CLEAR”
button for six seconds. The Timer will store 499 skiers times and splits.
After the memory is full, times will continue to show, but not be saved.
Wand Setup
After the Wand has been synced it will display the program number.
(page 7) Screw the Wand Stick into Wand and rmly press and twist the
berglass extension into the Wand Stick.
Signal Analysis Test Button
The RL system has a signal analysis test feature. This feature can test the
radio reliability of any timing location. Once the RL system is setup on
the timing location, trigger the start Wand and Photocell to send signals
to the RL Timer. Hold the TEST button for 2 seconds to see the signal
strength of the Wand. Continue holding the test button to see the Split and
Finish signal strength. The number on the top line is the signal strength.
Any number over 10 will insure a good radio link. The dashes ( / ) on the
bottom line represent the each successfully received signal. Only 1 dash
is needed to receive a signal. Up to 12 signals can be sent for each start
and nish. Multiple dashes and a signal strength over 10 will ensure high
reliability
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Photocell Setup and Alignment
After the Photocell A has been synced it will beep every four seconds
to indicate that it is ready to be lined up with the Photocell B. Line the
Photocell A and Photocell B up according to the diagram.
When units are properly aligned, the Photocell A will only buzz when the
beam is broken. Fine tune the alignment with the Photocell B.
Photocell B Setup
The Photocell B has three power settings. These settings allow for differ-
ent nish line widths. To set the power level, press and hold the power
button for the desired number of beeps. The blinking green light next to
the power button indicates that the unit is on.
Photocell B Power Levels
1 Beep - 10 Meters
2 Beeps- 20 Meters
3 Beeps- 30 Meters
Use a higher power setting in heavy snow.
Low Battery Warning
All of the RL units will indicate when the batteries are getting low.*
Timer- When powering unit on,The display will show
BATT GOOD or BATT BAD.
Wand- When powering unit on, the display will show
BATT GOOD or BATT BAD.
Photocell A- A green LED, next to the power button, will ash if the
battery is good. A red LED will ash if the battery is low.
Photocell B- A green LED, next to the power button, will ash if the
battery is good. A red LED will ash if the battery is low.
* All components will work for 20 hours after rst low battery warning.
System Setup and Sync
All of the system setup is done through the Timer. This information is
transferred to the Wand and Photocell A when synced.
Choosing Settings
Press the Mode button to cycle through the Options. Use the buttons
to view option settings. Press the Enter button to choose settings.
Option Menu
CH - Channel 1-31.
This sets the system to one of 32 isolated frequency channels. Systems set
on different channels will not interfere with one another.
Pr - Power level of transmission.
The option’s settings are:
Power Level
WAND SPLIT FINISH
SL* low low low
DH high high low
ALL high high high
Use the SL option when testing the system indoors and for slalom length
courses. If longer transmission lengths are required use the DH setting. If
timing from the top of a long GS or DH, choose the ALL setting. Using
the proper setting conserves battery life.
*The SL option will work for most training hills that are under 35 seconds.
rd - RF Redundancy.
This sets the number of times the Wand and Photocell A send start and
nish data to the Timer. The options are 1,4,8,12. Use higher numbers for
long range, use lower numbers to increase battery life. See TEST Button
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P# - Program
The options settings are:
P1- FIFO – First In First Out.
P2- PACE – Pace setting for hands free use.
P3- AUTO – Single skier timing, hands free.
P4- DUAL – Fist In First Out Dual.*
P5- DUAL DIFF – Finish Differential.*
*Additional Dual components required.
SYnC- Sync
Press “Enter”
Syncing the System
Choose settings before syncing, Channel (CH), Power of Transmission
(Pr), Redundancy(rd), and Program (P#).
Power on all units
Select ALL from the syncing options on the Timer
Press “Enter” and wait 5 seconds. The Wand and Photocell A will
both beep 2 times.
Syncing Splits
After the Wand and Finish Photocell A are synced, turn on all Split
Photocell A units
Press “MODE” twice to select SYnC ALL
Press to select SPLIT
Press “Enter” and wait 5 seconds. The Photocell A units will beep 2
times.
Do not turn on Split Photocells until the Wand and Finish Photocell A are
nished syncing. Doing so will cause the Split Photocells to act as Finish
Photocells.
A Photocell synced as a nish must be used as a nish. Photocells synced
as splits must be used as splits.
After the system is synced, the CH, PR, and rd options will no longer
appear in the settings menu.
Program Introduction
The RL system has ve program options. While each program has its
own instructions the following are functions that are common to all of the
programs.
Enter Bib Number
The rst step in all of the programs is for the racer to key in their bib num-
ber (1-499) into the Wand then press Enter. The Wand will then triple
beep when the racer can start. The Timer will only display up to bib # 99
but will store and transmit up to bib # 499.
For example: Enter #385 on the Wand, the Timer will show 85
Memory Review of Timer
All of the times are stored in the Timer. These times may be reviewed at
any point by pressing the buttons. The Timer will continue to receive
times even when the stored times are being reviewed.
To review split times use the buttons adjacent to the times.
Advancing the memory (when split times are stored), with the buttons,
will always display the nish times.
Radio Signal Blocking
To block an unwanted nish signal from triggering the Timer, press and
hold the Block button throughout the unwanted nish signal and for
3 seconds after. This allows the operator to block any signals that are
triggered by accident, such as a stray skier.
Manual Finish
A skier may be manually nished by pressing the DNF button on the
Timer. Use this function to nish a skier if the nish line has been
disabled. The display will show DNF but the time will store like a split
and is viewable by pressing the on the Timer or through the
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Program 1
(FIFO) First In First Out
This program is used for racing events and training and has the capacity
for 9 skiers on the course at one time. Skiers must nish in the order that
they started.
Mount the Timer where the coach may view nishes and operate the
Timer.
If a skier falls or goes off course the skier must be DNF’d. To DNF a
skier press the “DNF" button on the Timer. Pressing the DNF button will
only DNF the time on the top line of the Timer.
In the case of a false start, the phantom skier must be DNF’ed. If the
Timer is not manned, press the DNF button on the Wand along with the
next skiers Bib #. This will send a signal to the Timer to DNF all running
times.
Caution!
If a fallen skier or false start is not DNF’d, the next skier will nish the
fallen skier’s time. If this occurs, push the “DNF” button to make up for
the error.
Split
Up to 3 splits can be used in Program 1. Make sure not to mix up the split
and nish Photocells after they are synced.
Split Rule
The rst skier must pass all of the intermediate split Photocells before the
next skier can start. Once all of the splits are passed, the next skier can
start even before the rst skier passes the nish.
Program 2
(PACE)
This program is great for ski teams that use the system regularly.
PACE is a hands free program, no operator is needed to operate the
Timer. Hands free operation is possible by the automated DNF function.
Mode 2 handles DNF skiers automatically by establishing an “Arrival
Window” which is a space of time in which the skier must nish.
Program 2 is capable of timing up to 9 skiers at a time.
Arrival Window & Extent
The Arrival Window is the time period in which a skier must nish.
A skier nishing a course will stop the timer only if he is within his
Arrival Window. The Window Extent is the width of the Arrival Window.
There are 3 Window Extents to choose from: 10, 14, and 18 seconds.
Choose the desired extent from the P2 program mode. Use buttons to
select option, then press Enter.
Pacer(s)
A Pacer is the skier that will establish the average nish time. This
average nish time will automatically establish the Arrival Window for
the skiers to follow. The Pacer is the rst skier out of the start and must
press the Pace button and his Bib #. A ashing “P” will show on the
Wand’s display. If the Pacer falls, the next skier must designate himself
as a Pacer. Only the Pacer can be on the course when the Arrival Window
is being established. In other words, the Pacer must start and nish before
the next skier can start. A“P” will show on the Timer’s display while the
Pacer is on coarse.
Example
If the pacer’s nish time is 40.00 seconds, the extent is 10 seconds,
then the subsequent skiers would be required to nish before (40.00-
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Adjusting the Arrival Window
The Timer operator may manually lengthen or shorten the time of
the Arrival Window.
Adjustments can be made to the Finish Window after the course is
Paced.
To adjust the Arrival Window press Mode, Window.
The display will show.
Use the button to adjust the arrival window, then press Enter.
DNF
If a skier’s time runs past the Upper Limit set by the pacer, the skier’s
time will be replaced with DNF.
If a skier nishes before his time has reached the Lower Limit, the
skier’s time will continue to run until it is either manually DNFed or
it runs past the Upper Limit. At this time the display will be replaced
with DNF.
Split
Up to 3 splits can be used in Program 2. When using splits make sure that
the Photocell at the nish is programmed as a nish and not a split.
Split Rule
The rst skier must pass all of the intermediate splits before the next skier
can start. Once all of the splits are passed, the next skier can start even
before the rst skier passes the nish.
Program 3
(AUTO)
This program is for recreational races and small training groups.
ONE SKIER ON THE COURSE AT A TIME.
No Timer operator is required. False starts and DNF’S are handled
automatically by sending the next skier. For false starts, just re-enter the
same bib number.
Running times are DNFed when a new skier starts.
Mount Timer where the skiers can view times.
Caution!
If a new skier starts before the previous skier has nished, the previous
skier’s time will be canceled and a DNF will appear on the display.
Splits
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Program 4
(Dual)
Dual Lane Program 4 is a dual version of Program 3 and operates in the
same manner.
Entering Bib Numbers
When the RL System is set to Mode 4 the display on the Wand will
ash.“b L U”
Enter the bib # of the skier in the Blue lane. The display will now
ash “r E d”
Enter the bib # of the skier in the Red lane. The display will now
show ¯–_.
The skiers are now ready to start.
One set of skiers can be on the course at one time.
If a skier is racing as a single, do not enter a bib # for the empty start gate,
just press ENTER.
Notes
Program 4 is similar to Program 3. Running times are automatically
DNFed when a new set of skiers starts
Blue and Red lanes are stored and reviewed as sets.
Program 5
(Dual DIFF)
This program is for events where the desired result is the time difference
between a Dual nish.
No start Wand is used. Set up the nish like a Dual Finish.
As 2 racers are nishing, the fastest racer’s Display (Red or Blue) will
show 00:00, the slower racer’s display will show the differential time.
If a racer does not nish, press the “DNF” button on the Timer.
The Timer will also automatically DNF a racer that has not nished after
15 seconds. The Timer will then display all zeros and is then ready for the
next two racers. A tie will show 00.00 in both the red and blue lanes.
Dual Lane Components
Set Up:
The Dual Wand is set up like the BIB Entry Wand (page 2). To power
on, hold Wand arm open for 5 seconds. The unit will automatically power
down after 2 hours of non use. The Dual Wand will beep 6 seconds after
the arm is opened. Battery life on the Dual Wand is 1 year. Change at the
beginning of each year.
Dual Beam Set
Set Up:
The Dual Beam is set up the same as the Photocell, connect the two eye’s
with the 36" cord.
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Replacing Batteries & Maintenance
USE ONLY ALKALINE BATTERIES
Expected Battery Life
Timer: 200 hours
Wand: 300 hours
Photocell A: 200 hours
Photocell B: 250 Hours - Low setting – 10 Meters.
220 Hours - Medium – 22 Meters.
100 Hours - High – 38 Meters.
Changing Batteries
DO NOT INSTALL BATTERIES BACKWARDS!!!
Timer: Remove the 4 screws holding the backplate. Attach tripod to the
backplate. Remove backplate to reveal the batteries. Replace with: 3 AA
Energizer Alkaline batteries.
Wand: Remove the 4 screws holding the bottom plate and open the Wand
like a book. When removing the battery brace make sure to loosen the set
screw at the base of the back with an allen wrench. Replace the batteries
and re-assemble in reverse order. Replace with: 3 AA Energizer Alkaline
batteries.
Photocell A and Photocell B: With a screwdriver, remove the setscrew on
the bottom of the unit. Press on the face of the unit below the lens to slide
the guts of the unit out of the housing. Replace with: 3 AAA Energizer
Alkaline batteries.
Maintenance
The Photocell A and Photocell B are susceptible to water inltration in
heavy rain or wet snow. If water does get inside, remove the housing and
remove the batteries. Let stand until dry. Replace batteries.
Crystal Calibration (once a year)
The RL System uses ultra high precision clock crystals to insure accurate
timing. Over 1-2 years the crystals can age and loose small amounts of
accuracy. It is suggested that the Wand and Photocell A units be calibrated
at the beginning of every season. (New systems do not require calibration)
Open the Timer, Wand, and Photocell A units and locate each unit’s USB
jack. Use the male to male USB cable to connect the Timer and Wand.
The calibration starts automatically and takes 30 seconds. Repeat the
process for each Photocell A.
Electrical Specications
Radio frequency 433.425MHz 25kHz spacing.
Modulation method FM.FSK. 32 Channels
Temperature rating - 20 degrees C.
Receiver sensitivity .18 uV
Transmitter power Low 10 mW, High 135 mW
Transmission distance 5 miles line-of-sight
Memory capacity all components store 499 skiers times
Warranty
All products have a 1 year warranty. Brower Timing will repair or replace
any failed product at no charge for 1 year from time of purchase. Damage
caused by user is not covered by the warranty.
Customer will pay the cost to ship to Brower, Brower will pay for return
shipping.
Diagnose Malfunction and Return Procedure
Go to www.browertiming.com to complete the return checklist.
1- Determine which component is failing and call or email Brower Timing
to conrm that it must be returned.
2- To reduce shipping cost, send only the failed component packaged in
the smallest box available.
3- Include all your contact information and Visa or Mastercard number
with expiration date and last 3 digits on the back of the card. Also it is
very important to write a description of the problem
4- If shipping from outside of the USA send by Post ofce and label the
package “Return for repair, Charge no duties”. Expected turnaround time
is 16 days, and shipping cost will be minimal.
5- If a faster turn around time is required (8 days) 2 way shipping costs
can reach $300.00 to some countries.
6- Send all repairs directly to Brower Timing Systems.
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