De Haardt XTRA.BLACK BOX User manual

XTRA.BLACK BOX
User manual
200.520
Document version: 1.3
Datum: 21-1-2021

Copyright
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Any trademarks, trade names, service marks
or service names owned or registered by any other company and used in this manual are property of the
respective companies.
The symbols in the red bordered boxes (these ones: , and ) are designed by Freepik.
Copyright 2021
De Haardt bv
Marithaime 6
6662 WD Elst (Gld)
The Netherlands
Tel.: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
All rights reserved.
Safety
All products are designed as supplement to make karting safer, but cannot replace safe track procedures. If
equipment fails, the normal operating procedure must still be adequate to safely operate the track.
This guide has been written with great care. However, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible, either for
any errors occurring in this publication or for their consequences.

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Table of Contents
COPYRIGHT....................................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................................2
1GET STARTED .................................................................................................................................................4
WHAT’S IN THE BOX ............................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................6
1.2.1 RANGE EXTENDER.......................................................................................................................................7
1.2.2 ACCESS POINT............................................................................................................................................8
1.2.3 TIMING HOST.............................................................................................................................................8
1.2.4 MOUNTING .............................................................................................................................................11
1.2.5 ETHERNET ...............................................................................................................................................12
1.2.6 ANTENNAS ..............................................................................................................................................14
2OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................. 14
2.1.1 OVERVIEW ..............................................................................................................................................14
2.1.2 LED INDICATOR........................................................................................................................................14
2.1.3 SOFTWARE INTERFACE/ADVANCED MANUAL..................................................................................................15
3CONFIGURATIONS........................................................................................................................................ 16
FIND AND CONNECT ON NETWORK .......................................................................................................................16
WEBPAGE .......................................................................................................................................................16
3.2.1 HOME ....................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.2 SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................17
3.2.3 SYSTEM TOOLS.........................................................................................................................................22
TELNET CONNECTION.........................................................................................................................................24
4TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................................... 25
SPECIFICATION .................................................................................................................................................25
WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE ............................................................................................................................25
POWER OVER ETHERNET ....................................................................................................................................25
EXTERNAL ANTENNA..........................................................................................................................................25
5SUPPORT......................................................................................................................................................26

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1Get started
This manual helps with correctly installing, configuring and using the Xtra.Black Box.
Every functionality the Xtra.Black Box offers will be explained.
What’s in the box
Before proceeding, check the contents of the kit. The box consists of the following parts:
-Xtra.Black Box

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-Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector
-5 meter Ethernet cable (with one waterproof connector)
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-Ferrite block attached on the ethernet cable.

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Installation
The Xtra.Black Box communicates wireless with the transponders in the kart. For an optimal wireless coverage the
location is very important and must be chosen carefully!
Placement depends on functionality. The Xtra.Black Box can be used as:
•Range extender: extend the radio range.
•Access point: interface for software parties.
•Timing host: interface for timing messages.
Range extender and Access Point functionality are automatically used simultaneously.
Figure 1 Optimal locations

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1.2.1 Range Extender
On big kart tracks the karts can be outrange of the Xtra.Remote Control. To extend the range of the De Haardt
wireless system the Xtra.Black Box can be used. This functionality can operate without ethernet communication. To
provide power to the Xtra.Black Box the ethernet cable with the delivered Power over Ethernet (PoE) must be used.
Other PoE injectors or routers complied with IEEE802af can be used.
IMPORTANT!
For range extender functionality no configuration is necessary.
If you have to change the functionality, be sure you have access to your local network.
The Configuration can’t be changed without an ethernet connection!
See chapter 3 for more details.
1.2.1.1 Placement
In figure 1 “Optimal locations” the optimal placing is illustrated:
•The Xtra.Black Box must be placed in range of the Xtra.Remote Control, Xtra.Range Extender or Xtra.Black
Box.
•The best location is in the middle of the track.
•No obstacles between the Xtra.Black Box and the karts, see paragraph 11 figure 2.
•For big tracks multiple Xtra.Black Boxes can be used to cover the whole track.
For range specifications see paragraph 4 Technical specification. For advice please contact us on support@de-
haardt.com.

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Figure 2 Best placement to extend the range
1.2.2 Access Point
With the Xtra.Black Box as access point third party software can communicate with de Haardt products in safety
mode (not timing!). Ethernet connection is required for communication with the software. To provide power to the
Xtra.Black Box the delivered Power over Ethernet (PoE) injector must be used. Other PoE injectors or routers
complied with IEEE802af can be used.
1.2.2.1 Placement
Placement depends on the type of use. Contact sup[email protected] or your software supplier.
1.2.3 Timing Host
The Xtra.Black Box is capable of timing and can be switched to timing mode through the web interface. See Chapter
3 how to access the web interface.

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Once the Xtra.Black Box has been set as a timing host it will receive lap-time messages transmitted by
theXtra.Shutdown Transponders. The Xtra.Shutdown Transponder transmits a number of messages containing the
lap time. Those messages are being send, when the Xtra.Sensor detects a loop of the Xtra.Beacon (installed at the
track). In order to assure that messages will be received, they are transmitted 5 times. This will be illustrated in figure
3.
IMPORTANT!
The Xtra.Black Box need to be configured as timing host. For configuration instructions,
see chapter 3 for more details.
Figure 3: transmit example of the lap time to the Xtra.Timing Host
The example given in figure 4 consists of the coverage of an Xtra.Black Box if it is placed at location A (left-sided of
the finish line) and if that one is placed at location B (right-sided of the finish line).
Both places can work, however location B is better because this location received all messages. If broadcast#1 gets
interrupted due to external factors, the Xtra.Black Box at location A will not receive any lap time information.
Examples of interruptions due to external factors:
•Other equipment that communicates over the same channel.
•Wide-spectrum RF energy which is produced by spark plugs, fluorescent tube starters, sparking switches.
•In some random circumstances, due to two Xtra.Shutdown Transponders which are transmitting their
timing message at the same time.
To provide power to the Xtra.Black Box the ethernet cable with the delivered Power over Ethernet (PoE) must be
used. Other PoE injectors or routers complied with IEEE802af can be used.
1.2.3.1 Placement
The best location to place a Xtra.Black Box is near the finish line, see figure 5.
•Towards the kart’s direction of travel
•7 till 10 meter away from the Xtra.Beacon
•As near as possible to the track, at least within 5 meter
•At a height of approximately 3 meter
•Hold at least 10 meter distance between the Xtra.Black Box operating as Timing Host and Xtra.Black box
operating as Range Extender.

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Figure 4: placement of the Xtra.Black Box relative to the Xtra.Beacon (marked as finish)
For intermediate lap times multiple Xtra.Beacons can be used. Every Xtra.Beacon require their own Xtra Black Box
in timing mode, see figure 6.
Figure 5 Intermediate lab times

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1.2.4 Mounting
The Xtra.Black Box can be mount with four M4 screws, see figure 6.
Figure 6 Xtra.Black Box mounting
Antennas must be vertical and pointed upward, see figure 7.
Figure 7 Vertical mounting

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Mounting the Xtra.Black Box on a wall can reduce the strength of the radio. In particular walls or fences with steel
in it, see figure 8.
Figure 8 Range and obstacles
1.2.5 Ethernet
The Xtra.Black Box can be connected with ethernet to provide power and data communication. The delivered
ethernet cable has a waterproof connector on one side, see figure 9.

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Figure 9 Waterproof ethernet connector
WARNING!
One side of the cable is NOT waterproof. Be sure it is protected against water!
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1.2.6 Antennas
The Xtra. Black Box use a Dual Band radio. To make use of both radio’s the two antenna’s must be connected. Screw
the antennas clockwise and hand tight on the reverse SMA connectors. The short antenna must be mounted on
radio 2. The long antenna on radio 1. See figure 9.
1.2.6.1 External Antenna
To improve the signal strength other antennas can be used, please contact us for the best options support@de-
haardt.com.
2Operation
2.1.1 Overview
The front is provided with 4 LEDs: Power, ethernet, radio 1 and radio2.
Figure 10 Front with led indication
2.1.2 LED indicator
2.1.2.1 Power
The first led is the power led this shows if the Xtra.Black Box is powered or not.
LED Color
Description
Green
Xtra. Black Box is powered. The device is ON
OFF
Xtra. Black Box has no power. The device is OFF
2.1.2.2 Ethernet
The second led indicates if there is an ethernet connection. If the LED is blinking fast then there is a lot of
communication.
LED Color
Description
Green
Ethernet is linked
Flash green
Ethernet link and Ethernet activity/send or receive ethernet data.
OFF
No ethernet connection
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2.1.2.3 Radio 1
The third led indicates the safety and timing radio.
LED Color
Description
Blue
Radio is active: send or received De Haardt Safety messages
OFF
No De Haardt radio activity
2.1.2.4 Radio 2
The fourth led displays the radio 2 communication.
LED Color
Description
White
Radio2 is active: send or received De Haardt Dual band messages
OFF
No De Haardt dual band activity
2.1.3 Software interface/ advanced manual
Please contact [e-mail] for the advanced manual.

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3Configurations
Is the Xtra.Black Box is connected with ethernet to a local network or internet. It’s settings can be changed with a
computer. To connect with the Xtra.Black Box see 3.1 Find and Connect on network. If there is connection, the setting
can be changed using the Xtra.Black Box’s webpage, see 3.2 Find and Connect on network.
Find and Connect on network
Once the Xtra.Black Box has been connected to the network it will start broadcasting his ID on the network. Any
Windows PC connected to the network will be able to see the Xtra.Black Box.
NOTE: Firewall may hinder the detection of the black box.
Double clicking on the Xtra.Black Box will open the webpage of the Xtra.Black Box in the locally used web browser,
see figure 11. This is currently only available in windows.
Entering the IP address into the web browser will also open the webpage of the Xtra.Black Box.
Figure 11 Network discovery on windows.
Webpage
The webpage is divided in in 4 subpages:
-Home: shows all the currently set information
-Setup: change settings
-Run Time Statics: view statics for support purposes
-System Tools: view hardware/ firmware revision and update firmware

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3.2.1 Home
The home screen shows all the currently set information such as the mode, IP address and enabled tracks.
Figure 12 Webpage Home
3.2.2 Setup
The setup screen is where all the settings can be changed. The setup page has been divided into 5 sections. Each
section will be further explained.
-LAN: changed LAN settings
-Network: switch access point/timing and select tracks
-CAN gateway: nonstandard function
-CAN kart list: nonstandard function
-Update server: check online for available firmware updates

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Figure 13 Webpage setup
LAN:
Under the LAN section two options can be selected. Dynamic IP(default) and Static IP.
When the LAN mode has been changed the Xtra.Black Box needs to be restarted for it to take effect.
Remove the Xtra.Black Box power or use the reset button.
WARNING!
Changing the settings without prior knowledge could potentially disable access to this
webpage and the Xtra.Black Box.

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Figure 14 Webpage setup LAN
3.2.2.1 Xtra. Network (radio settings)
Using the dropdown box the Xtra.Black Box can switch between access point mode and timing mode. Access point
is the default mode which enables the Xtra.Black Box to act as a range extender. Timing mode sets the Xtra.Black
Box to listen to timing messages. The tracks can be enabled and disabled using the check boxes. By default all the
tracks are enabled. If no track is enabled then by default track A will be enabled.
Figure 15 Webpage setup network

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3.2.2.2 CAN gateway (nonstandard function)
The CAN gateway section has two features.
-Sending CAN data.
-Sync Xtra.Black Box
The first feature allows for the CAN data to be send to an external server. Enter an IP address and port number and
CAN data will be send to the server. This could be used in combination with a customer name, track name and track
code.
The second feature sets the Xtra.Black Box to master or slave mode to sync the CAN data messages.
This feature requires two Xtra.Black Box one set to master mode and one set to slave mode. The sync IP address of
the master has to be set to the IP address of the slave. The sync IP address on the slave has to be set to the IP address
of the master. See chapter 3.1 for the IP address. The sync port has to be set to the same value on both master and
slave.
Figure 16 Webpage CAN Gateway
3.2.2.3 CAN kart list (nonstandard function)
The Xtra.Black Box can poll the karts data. The Xtra.Black Box need to know which karts to poll. With the CAN kart
list function the karts can be added or removed.
Please configure the transponders before polling.
If the transponders are not configured it can cause misconfiguration such as multiple kart
numbers.
The CAN kart list section is where the kart numbers are entered. Only a single kart can be entered or removed at a
time in the kart list. The scan for karts feature scans 245 karts (from 1 till 245) that are currently turned on. The scan
start after pressing OK, see figure 17. It will take at least 2-5 min to complete the scan and while the scan is going
on do not interrupt the scan. Pressing button will stop the scan.
Figure 17 Start scan