EMIT ETS1 User manual

Instructions for use
Emit split time station ETS1
ver. 1.22
rev. 1.22a - 03.03.09
Emit as,St.Halvards gt.33, 0192 Oslo, Norway, phone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
www.emit.no :

ETS1 ver. 1.22
This user’s guide describes the Emit ETS1 split time station which is used to register
emiTags.
The user’s guide irstly describes the ETS1’s various unctions and then explains
how the enclosed extra equipment is to be connected and used.
Furthermore we take a look at the ETS1’s menu system and go through the menu
choices. In the menu you may set the clock, the station’s code, the display’s
appearance, the protocol, the range o the eLine, etc. We also discuss how to use
the menu system or troubleshooting and explain recommended procedures when
problems occur.
To process data rom the ETS1 and to generate the result lists you need a PC
program which is compatible with emiTag/ETS1. In Norway there is to date only
one compatible program: e-Timing, which is Emit’s result and race administration
program. We will there ore go through the needed screen images in eTiming to
establish communication between the ETS1 and the eTiming. I you need more
elaborate documentation on eTiming, see eTiming’s built-in troubleshooter or/and
documentation and support pages on the web.
Many people have problems with the con iguration o Moxa Uport 1450I in
Windows, so this user manual includes a whole chapter on this. This matter is only
o interest i you need long cable stretches between ECB1/ETS1 and the computer
(normally split time stations) and there ore must use the ‘RS-485' port on the
ECB1/ETS1. When using this port it is possible to use cables that are several
hundred meters long i you convert the signal to RS-232 or USB in the other end o
the cables.
All available circuit diagrams, illustrations and speci ications o extra equipment
are included in this manual. Not all o them are equally relevant, but we pre er to
include too much rather than to omit in ormation that may be o interest or some.
Spare parts and extra equipment are marked with El a’s supply numbers and may
be ordered directly rom El a (our supplier) i you wish to install the parts yoursel .
Another option is to buy the parts directly rom Emit, installed and ready or use, i
that is pre erable.
The last part o the manual treats updating o irmware in the ECB1/ETS1 and the
commands you may send to ETS1 rom a terminal program like Hyperterminal (a
program enclosed in Windows). Do ALWAYS con er with EMIT’s technical sta
be ore you do this on your own.
We have chosen to mark ‘input’ (connection ports) with green, ‘light emitting
diodes’ with blue and ‘key text’ with red to make it easier to distinguish between
the di erent unctions.
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When you use the emiTag system, the ETS1 represents Emit’s split time station. The
ETS1 replaces the traditional clock and registers the time when the emiTags pass the
eLine circuits, internal or external. The competitor’s tag I and time are transmitted
from the tags and back to the ETS1 via an internal radio antenna. The data is saved
locally before it is transferred to a PC via USB, RS-232, RS-485 or GPRS.
The ETS1 and the emiTags may be used for timing registering split times in various
sports. The system is now actively in use in cross country skiing, biathlon, ski
orienteering, cycling (road racing, time trials, off road, track cycling), running,
triathlon, etc.
You may control/configurate the ETS1 from a computer or with the built-in keyboard
with 6 variable menu keys and a numeric keyboard. The ETS1 has 5 LE s (light
emitting diodes) and a graphic display which shows current information. The LE s
change colour depending on the status of the event it is connected to.
You may use the ETS1 connected to the internal eLine loop or with up to two external
eLine loops. The accuracy is better when you use two loops (ca. 1/100 second
depending on the speed). When you use one loop the accuracy is about 1/10 second.
Note that the range of the internal eLine loop only is 3 metres.
Equipment included:
The ETS1 is delivered with the ollowing equipment:
One single eLine loop. The loop is long enough to cover a 9 m wide track. In
addition you get 5 m power cable. I you have a stationary construction you
should run a cable in a tube under the ground and buy extra cables in the
exactly right length.
Power cable
USB cable
CD with USB driver and various aid programs
This user’s guide
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The ETS1 has several marked connecting ports on top o the unit, under the lid.
They include ( rom the le t to the right seen rom the ront):
'GPS'- For connecting external GPS modul
'GPRS' - For connecting external GPRS antennae
'inish'- Double banana plugs or connecting a photo cell
'Start/synk.'- Double banana plugs or connecting the starting
line
'RS-232'- RS-232 (serial) port to PC
'USB'- USB port to PC
’RS-485’- For trans erring data via RS-485 (split time)
'Loop 1'- For connecting external eLine loop no. 1 (red cable)
'Loop 2' - For possible connecting o external eLine loop no. 2
(white cable)
'Antenna' - For connecting possible external radio antenna
'110-230V'- For connecting a 220V power cable
Charging/batteries:
The ESD1 has 8 built-in rechargeable batteries 9Ah NiMH. You charge the batteries
by connecting the included power cable. Make sure that the charging switch is set
on ‘ON’. When the charger is connected, the LED marked ‘Charge’ will be lit.
Charge the ETS1 until the LED turns green. The process usually takes about 8 hours
i the batteries were lat when you started. I you want top charged batteries, you
may continue the charging or 1 or 2 hours more. The batteries will not be damaged
by being connected to the charger or a longer period o time.
The LED marked 'Battery' indicates the remaining battery capacity. A red light
indicates a battery capacity o less than 30%. An orange light indicates a battery
capacity o 30--60%. A yellow light indicates 60-90% capacity, and a green light
indicates that the battery capacity is more than 90%.
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Surroundings
The ETS1 is not waterproo , so make sure that no water seeps into the connection
ports on top o the split time station. You may use the ETS1 in temperatures as low
as -20 °C, and the unit may be placed outside in rain and snow as long as the lid is
on.
CONNECTIONS
The radio antenna
I you wish to use an external radio antenna, it should be connected to the port
marked ‘radio’ You do not need an external antenna as long as the ETS1 is placed 4
—5 metres rom the track or nearer, but it may be wise i the distance is longer. I
that is the case we would recommend to use an external Yagi-antenna. The Yagi-
antenna should be mounted 5-10 meters a ter the inish line, and be pointing
towards the inish line.
An external eLine loop
You should use an external eLine loop i the track is wider than 3 metres or i the
competitors pass more than 3 metres rom the ETS1. Mill o a track or the loops
with a chain saw or some other suitable tool i the loops are to be placed in the
snow. I the sur ace is asphalt or other solid ground, the loops must be taped and
secured under mats suitable or the purpose. Make sure that the loops are stable
and lie sa ely, so that they do not disconnect and cause damage!
Place the loop in the track and run the cable to the ETS1. The eLine loop cable has
a black plug and is to be connected to the 'LOOP 1' port on the ETS1. When you
use two eLine loops you must remember that the blue loop ALWAYS must be
placed in ront, while the white loop ALWAYS must be placed at the back. The
white eLine loop’s cable has a colourless plug and is to be connected to the 'LOOP
2' port on the ETS1.
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Signal ’contagion’
Note that the signals rom the eLine loops may have a range o several meters
You should establish a ‘security zone’ o about 3--5 meters to the sides o the loops
and about 5 meters parallel to the race direction to avoid errors with wrongly
registered competitors passing in another track.
Laying eLine loops for cycling races
In cycling and other sports where the competitors pass the inishing line in high
speed, you must increase the distance between the loop’s wires rom 120 cm to 200
cm at the inish.
The LED’s marked 'LOOP 1' and 'LOOP 2' are green when the eLine loop is
connected and unctioning. A red light indicates that the eLine loop is
disconnected or not unctioning. An orange light indicates that the eLine loop was
disconnected when the power was switched on, or that the connection has been
broken, but is now OK. A blue light indicates that no connected antenna is needed.
This may be the case when you wish to use the ECB1 with only one eLine loop. In
such cases you connect the eLine loop to 'LOOP 1', and the 'LOOP 2' LED will be
blue.
Connecting the ETS1 to a PC, RS-232
Connect the ETS1 to a PC
with the enclosed RS-232
cable (a serial cable). There
is no need to install drivers
i you use this serial cable.
Avoid using serial cables
longer than 25 metres.
Connecting the ETS1
to a PC, USB
Connect the ETS1 to a PC
with the enclosed USB
cable. The ETS1 and the PC should be switched on be ore connecting them to the
USB cable. Connect the cable to the port marked 'USB' on the ETS1. Connect the
other end o the cable to an available USB port on the PC.
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The irst time you connect the ETS1 to the PC with an USB cable, you have to
install two drivers; ‘USB Serial Converter’ and ‘USB Serial Port’. Install the USB
driver by inserting the enclosed CD in the CD/DVD player and point to this player
when the PC asks or the driver ile. The CD/DVD player usually has the drive
letter D: or E:. Please note that the installation is done in two stages. The irst stage
is installing an ‘USB-Serial Converter’, and the second is installing an ‘USB Serial
Port’.
There will be established a virtual com port which will appear in the control panel
when you connect external equipment. When the equipment is disconnected (or
shut o ), this com port will not be shown in the control panel. This o ten happens
when you use an USB connection. The com port will o ten be shown as ‘com3’ or
‘com4’, depending on how mange com ports that already are installed in the PC. I
you wish to keep the same com port number every time, you must connect the
ETS1 to the same USB port as be ore.
The 485 port
Data may be transmitted long distances rom the ETS1
by using the RS-485 port. When you use this port the
cables may be several hundred meters long, but you
have to convert the signal to RS-232 or USB in the other
end o the cable. We have chosen converters rom Moxa
Inc. or this use, because they are among the best and
the most stable converters one can get. We mostly
supply Moxa Uport 1450I (4 ports, insulated), but we
can also provide Uports with 1, 2 and 8 ports. We do not
recommend buying Uports that are not insulated even
i they are much cheaper.
Photo cell
When using a photo cell at the inish you
must connect this cell to the double banana
plug marked 'FINISH'. When the ECB1 is
connected to a photo cell, it will use the
photo cell as inish time and match this time
to the correct tag number.
Starting line
When using a photo cell at the finish, you must
connect this cell to the double banana plug
marked 'ST RT/SYNC'. The LED marked 'Start' is red when the starting line is not in
use and is green when the starting line is in use and is open (when a competitor has
started.) You may also start the ETS1 by short-circuiting this contact (with a switch or a
starting line) instead of pressing the 'Enter' key when adjusting the time. This may be
useful when synchronising several ETS1s.
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MENU SYSTEM
The display on the ETS1 has 7 lines and up to 20 symbols. Three keys on each side
o the display control the various menu choices. In addition the keypad has
numerical keys and comma, plus 4 set keys.
'Menu' - in or out o menu modus
'Clear' - deletes the last symbol or leaves the menu
'On/O ' – turns on or o the ETS1 (hold or 5 sec. to turn o )
'Enter' - accepts choices
Normal use
You start the ETS1 by pressing the 'On/O ' key. Two seconds later you will see
version number, battery status and clock. You will also hear clicking sounds rom
the unit – the eLine loops’ drives, which are automatically adjusted every time the
ETS1 is turned on. When the start procedures are done (ca. 5 sec.) the display will
show what time it is (HH:MM:SS), how many tags that are registered (zero when
the unit is started anew) and to which code the ETS1 is set (usually code 70 when
used or split times).
I the external eLine loop is not connected, you will be asked the ollowing
question:
« o you want to use the internal eLine?»
Answer ’Ja’ (Yes) i you want to use the internal eLine loop. Note that this loop’s
range is merely 3 metres. Answer ‘Nei’ (No) i you want to connect an external
eLine loop.
Check that the LEDs or loop1 og loop2 have the right colours (green or use o
double loops = code 248) and that all cables are connected.
The ETS1 is now ready or use i you don’t wish to change any o the standard
settings.
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Menu
When you press 'Menu' you enter the main menu. 'Clear' or 'Menu' brings you back
out.
Menu
< Clock Code >
< New Race Settings >
In the main menu you have our choices: setting the clock, starting a new race,
setting the code and settings.
Clock
HH:MM:SS
Use the numeric keys to set a valid time between 00:00:00 and 23:59:59. You start
the clock by pressing 'Enter' or by passing the starting line or the photo cell.
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New Race
This unction resets the counter or all registered tags and empties the lash
memory in the ETS1. The unit is now ready or use in a new race.
Code
CCC
< Read Tag Start >
< Bckup Fin. Finish >
Choose one o the available choices and enter a 3-digit code rom 001 to 229 with
the numeric keys, ollowed by 'Enter'.
‘Read Tag’ allows an arbitrary code rom 250 to 253 or reading tags.
‘Bckup. Fin.’ sets the code 249. Should only be used when you need an extra
backup ETS1 at the inish.
‘Finish’ sets the code 248 and activates both loop1 and loop2.
‘Start’ sets the code 0, which resets the internal clock in the emiTags.
The set code or the ETS1 decides what kind o registration you will get and which
requency the radio will transmit on. There ore it is very important to set the right
code. We recommend using the ollowing codes:
Finish, double antenna loops - 248
Backup, inish - 249
Finish, single antenna loop - 90
Split time/ orewarning - 70
Registration o penalty loops - 67
Relay handover - 66
Start - 0
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Settings
Reset ll >
< Display Protocol >
Eline >
Here you may change various settings like printing alternatives, protocol, display,
the eLine loops’ amperage, etc.
Display
< Normal
< RSSI/Dev
< Eline status
Choose display modus:
Normal: Shows running time, station code, tag number and inishing time.
RSSI/Dev: Shows the radio’s deviations in requency and transmitting ability
eLine status: Shows the eLine loops’ consumption o electricity ar down on the
display.
Reset all
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The ETS1 is reset; all data is erased and the original settings are restored! ONLY TO
BE DONE BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL!
Protocol
Normal >
Short >
Ext. dump >
Choose protocol ( or transmitting data to a PC):
Normal: Standard values, set on normal.
Short: Sends 34 bytes. Use with Skotselv radios.
Ext dump: Sets a protocol that will give extended in ormation when reading the
tags.
Eline
< Reset L1
|
0 | 0
< ||||||| >
With this unction you may move the inishing line electronically by adjusting the
loops’ amperage. Do not try this i you’re not sure o what you are doing!
You may reset the amperage by choosing ‘Reset L1’.
Check the loops’ amperage i the loops don’t unction as they should. The
amperage should ideally be ca. 2300 (+/- 100). I the amperage is less than 1500, the
loop will not unction and must be reset.
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eTiming and how to use the ETS1
Press ’Next’ to continue when the ETS1 (called emiTag reader e3 in eTiming) is
ound or chosen. I the ETS doesn’t appear automatically, you should check i it is
switched on and that the cable is connected. I you use an USB cable, you may
remove it, wait or 30 seconds and reconnect it. Press to search or the ETS. We
recommend connecting the USB cable a ter switching on the ETS1.
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When using a serial cable with a USB converter, check that the program chooses
’serial communication’.
Decide how to do and update the timing
Normally you only need to press ’Next’. Note that you may choose i you want to
use the tag’s or the tag reader’s time. I you pre er using the tag’s time, you will
need a tag reader at the starting point to start the tag’s clock.
’Intervall or starttidssjekk’ (Interval or checking the starting time): This is where
you decide how big the deviation between the tag’s time and the calculated time
may be be ore a warning appears in the timing grid.
’Utlesning’ (Reading): Is only used i you wish to read the tags a ter they have passed
the inishing line.
The tag system will normally ignore all incoming times rom be ore the competitor
has started and rom a ter he has inished the competition. You may decide which
error messages you want to show in the timing grid by choosing ’advanced settings’.
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Synchronizing the clock
You now may set the ETS1’s internal clock. You see the running time in the white
ield up to the le t. You may leave it as it is, set it on the ETS1, synchronize it with
the PC clock or set a new ixed starting time. Remember that the ETS1’s internal
clock must be synchronized with the start clock.
It is also important to set the station number. See the tag reader’s code up to the
right. The most used codes are as ollows:
Finish, double antenna loops - 248
Backup inish - 249
Finish, single antenna loop - 90
Split time/ orewarning - 70
Penalty loop registration - 67
Relay handover - 66
Start - 0
Press 'Next' to continue.
The timing display
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The status display will turn rom red and the text ’Venter’ (Waiting) will turn to
yellow and show the tag reader’s serial number when there is contact. Down below
in the le t corner there is in ormation on electricity and charging. I the electrical
capacity is less than 10%, you will see a battery warning and the PC will start to
beep.
In this display you get all the messages rom the ETS1.
unctions in the timing display
Trans er data rom the clock again. You will be asked how many times to
trans er.
Deletes all data in the error log.
Reads the last ten times rom the ile log again.
Noti ication on unupdated times. The icon will only be active i there are
times read rom the ETS1 but not updated in the data base. I you leave the
screen when the icon is active, you will be asked i you want to import this
times.
Import the log ile. Use as a backup/ correction possibility in cases where all
the times are wrong.
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Stops the communication.
Starts the communication.
Prints out all the times or the display.
Ends the timing display. You will be asked i you want to end i the
communication is active. Note that you may open other windows while the
timing continues in the background.
The status line
The status ield shows that the tag reader is connected. The ields will turn rom
red (which indicates no contact) to yellow (which indicates that the ETS1 is
connected).
Incoming times
The illustration above is a typical display during timing, apart rom that many
common errors appear simultaneously.
Column explanation:
#Shows the tag reader’s station code, a running message number and the
tag’s deviation in radio requency and intensity.
Startnr The competitor’s start number. Unknown competitors will be listed as
no number.
Brikke The tag number the competitor had when crossing the inishing line.
Tid The calculated time, or the read time i the time is wrong or not
updated.
Status Shows where the time was recorded and possibly status messages i
there should be deviations.
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Tid nr Indicates which o the split times that is shown.
Brikketid The tag’s internal time measured rom when the tag’s clock was started.
This square is red when the time deviates rom the calculated time by
more than the number o seconds you have allowed. The times will
always di er some i you don’t use a starting station.
Innk.tid The time when the ETS1 read the tag.
Error messages:
Common errors are displayed in green.
Start number 4 is registered as quitted or disquali ied. I this tag passes the
inishing line, you will get an error report.
The tag passing the inishing line a ter number 4 is unknown. No
competitor in the data base is registered with this tag number.
Start number 2 inishes the competition or the second time. The time will
not be adjusted, but is reported as an error.
Start number 5 crosses the inishing line be ore he has started. The time will
not be registered.
The status field:
‘Status’ indicates if there is communication with the tag reader.
’Tider/Oppdaterte’ logs the number o times updated in the data base.
’Sist lest’ shows when the last tag was read.
’Feil’ shows the number o errors during the timing.
’Ukjente løpere’ shows the number o read unregistered tags.
For sprint there is a special ield or the starting time, which is the same or all the
competitors in the same heat.
CORRECTING ERRORS
The tags are registered in the ETS1, but nothing is transferred to the
eTiming:
Check that the cable between the ETS1 and the PC is conncted to the correct
port.
Check i the ’Sist lest’(’Last read) ield is being updated. I it does, the
competitor probably hasn’t started yet.
Go to the ’Oppsett’ (Setup) tab and turn on ’Advarsel dersom tid ør start’
(warning when times occur be ore start) and ’Vis men ikke overskriv
måltider’ (Show, but do not adjust inishing times).
Check that ’Seriell kommunikasjon’ (Serial communication) is chosen as
orm or contact (the tab ‘Emit Elite’) when you use a serial cable or a serial
USB converter.
USB: I you are warned o communication errors when you start the timing,
the reason o ten is that the USB port is busy or not ready or use. Try
another USB port and reconnect.
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You may have chosen a port that is in use by other programmes. Examples:
mobile synchronizing or modem.
The ETS1 will not read the tags:
-A tag passing the inishing line will normally be read by the ETS1, and the
printer and the display will indicate a reading. Note that it is possible to
disconnect both the display and the printer directly rom the PC. You may
override them rom the tab ’Brikkeleserklokke’ (Tag reader clock).
-The reader may have been given the wrong protocol. Go to the menu choice
’Emit elite’ and choose ’Protokoll’. Set the protocol as '0'.
-The tag reader may have been given the wrong code. Go to the ‘Brikkeleser
klokke’ (Tag reader clock) and set the correct code.
-You need a double loop i you have chosen the inish code 248. I the tag
doesn’t ind the other loop, no times will be trans erred or 9 seconds. Set
the code to 85 and check i there are incoming times on the irst loop.
Do the following test to check if the system is functioning:
Check that there is communication and that the ETS1 is connected and
switched on.
Check that the eLine loop is connected to 'LOOP1' when you use one eLine
loop at the inish.
Pass the inishing line in the correct direction. The tag will blink rapidly
when it reaches the inish area and blink more slowly or 15 seconds a ter
passing the inishing line. Check that the time was trans erred.
Check that the white eLine loop is placed at the very back and is connected
to 'LOOP2' when you use two eLine loops. The other (coloured) eLine loop
should be connected to 'LOOP1'.
Walk 20 metres out in the track (in the race direction) and wait or 10
seconds.
Walk slowly towards the inishing line with the tag 1,5 metres above the
ground, and with the point pointing downwards.
When the irst eLine loop is detected, the tag will start blinking. When the
second eLine loop is detected, the tag will stop blinking immediately. The
tag may blink slowly a ew times between the detections o the two eLine
loops.
I the tag doesn’t start blinking at the inishing line, the other loop is not
working. Another possibility is that the ETS1 is not set on code 248.
Copyright 2009 Emit.as by ES -- 25.02.2009
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MOXA UPort 1450I - RS-485 to RS-232 (via USB)
Specifications and product information for the Moxa Uport 1450I is available on Moxa's
web site:
http://www.moxa. om/Produ t/UPort_1410_1450.htm
The displays in this document is from Windows Vista and may diverge from other
Windows versions (and languages).
Plug in the MOX UPort1450I, but do not connect it to the PC immediately.
Download the newest version of the driver (per 01.03.2009 this is the 1.3
version) from the following address:
http://www.moxa.com/support/resource_result.aspx?
r_type=1,2,7,8,9&dr_id=1&dprodline_id=21&dprod_id=344
If Internett not should be available you can use the enclosed driver CD, but it
may have an older version of the driver. Insert the CD which was enclosed
with the UPort14501 in the CD/DVD player in your PC.
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