Microgate HICLOCK User manual

User Manual
Firmware Version: 1.2.1
Manual Version: 1.0.0
Release Date: 13/02/2023

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Contents
1 HiClock general description......................................................................................................................... 4
2 Inputs and Outputs...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Touch Display....................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Inputs................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Outputs................................................................................................................................................ 7
2.4 USB connections.................................................................................................................................. 7
2.5 The RJ45 Ethernet connector .............................................................................................................. 7
2.6 The Amphenol connector.................................................................................................................... 7
3 Communication ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4 Management software................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 New Session....................................................................................................................................... 11
5 Settings...................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 General Settings ................................................................................................................................ 14
5.1.1 Language.................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.2 Displayboard mode.................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.3 Date format ............................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.4 Time format............................................................................................................................... 15
5.1.5 Time colour (time of day) .......................................................................................................... 15
5.1.6 Brightness mode........................................................................................................................ 16
5.1.7 Brightness (only when Manual mode is selected)..................................................................... 16
5.1.8 Battery saver.............................................................................................................................. 16
5.1.9 High contrast ............................................................................................................................. 17
5.1.10 Touch point................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1.11 LAN ............................................................................................................................................ 17
5.1.12 WiFi............................................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Session settings ................................................................................................................................. 19
5.2.1 Display mode ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.2.1.1 Mode 1................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.1.2 Mode 2................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.1.3 Mode 3................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.1.4 Mode 4................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.1.5 Mode 5................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.1.6 Mode 6................................................................................................................................... 21

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5.2.1.7 Mode 1 displaying the time of day........................................................................................ 22
5.2.2 Sound output volume................................................................................................................ 23
5.2.3 Sequence mode......................................................................................................................... 23
5.2.4 Show time of day during sequence ........................................................................................... 23
5.2.5 Advise false start ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.6 Auto create start........................................................................................................................ 24
5.2.7 Skip event if light is off .............................................................................................................. 25
5.2.8 Restart on next full minute........................................................................................................ 25
5.2.9 Visualization with disabled sequence........................................................................................ 25
5.2.10 Delay show false start................................................................................................................ 26
5.3 Repetition time.................................................................................................................................. 27
6 Synchronization Menu............................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.1 Set Synchronization................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2 GPS and Time Zone.................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2.1 GPS Enabled........................................................................................................................... 28
6.1.2.2 GPS Synchronization mode.................................................................................................... 29
6.1.2.3 Time Zone.............................................................................................................................. 29
7 Battery charging and operating time ........................................................................................................ 30
8 The tripod fixing system ............................................................................................................................ 30
9 Firmware update....................................................................................................................................... 30
10 Technical specifications............................................................................................................................. 32
11 Connection to the ReiPro and RTPro Stopwatches................................................................................... 33
11.1 RTPRO- HiClock Connection via Bluetooth........................................................................................ 33
11.2 REIPRO- HiClock Connection via Bluetooth....................................................................................... 35
12 Method of use ........................................................................................................................................... 37
13 Cleaning the devices.................................................................................................................................. 37
14 Technical support ...................................................................................................................................... 38

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1HICLOCK GENERAL DESCRIPTION
HiClock is the new Microgate start clock. Using a full colour LED matrix (16x48 pixels with 10mm spacing) it
can display different starting sequences flexibly according to the timing requirements. The ability to configure
the sequence and repetition time from the side touch display or the ability to load custom sequences from a
USB stick enables simple and flexible coverage of even the most insidious requests.
The compact size (480x160x125 mm), limited weight (3.4 kg), connection for a photography type of tripod,
extended temperature range (-20°C +60°C), and the temperature-compensated time base of ±1 ppm over the
entire temperature range make it the ideal instrument for managing the start sequences in all operating
situations. The Li-Ion battery allows the device to operate in a sequence repeated every 30 seconds for longer
than 20 hours, and the high-visibility LEDs combined with an outdoor light sensor ensure the device can
operate in bright outdoor conditions.
HiClock also has a GPS module with an amplified antenna for synchronizing the time base with the satellite
signal for managing starts which can turn it, if necessary, into a synchronizer using one of its external lines.
HiClock can be used either in stand-alone mode or connected to RTPro and ReiPro stopwatches via Bluetooth
or WiFi connectivity. When connected with Microgate stopwatches, it behaves as a viewer of the sequences
set on the stopwatch. HiClock can be configured (via Bluetooth) to function also as a displayboard to view a
competitor's running time, providing previously unthinkable flexibility in the Professional Timing market.
The PC simulator (available for download from timing.microgate.it) also allows you to become familiar with
the settings and use HiClock without having the device close at hand.

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BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
FULL LED MATRIX 16x48 high-brightness LED and incorporated light sensor
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) 480 x 160 x 125 mm
TEMPERATURE RANGE -20°C +60°C
TIME BASE temperature compensated oscillator + GPS PPS
TIME MEASUREMENT UNITS selectable down to 1/10,000 of a second
TIME ACCURACY 1/50,000 of a second
CONNECTIVITY 1 USB B device, 2 USB A Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth Low Energy and WiFi
INTERACTION WITH RTPro, ReiPro
DISPLAY MODE 6 different modes of starting sequence display
REPETITION TIME configurable repetition time
PRESET TIMES 3 default repetition times can be preset and called up via touch or external
keypad

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2INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
2.1 TOUCH DISPLAY
The high-brightness TFT colour graphic display has a viewing area of 59 x 45 mm (2.8”) and a resolution of 320
x 240 pixels. It has excellent visibility in sunlight and is based on capacitive technology. The brightness
adjustment is controlled by software.
2.2 INPUTS
The inputs named In1 and In2 on the side panel and identified by the pair of black and green sockets perform
the following tasks:
In1
Input In1 is used to connect a photocell or any device that acquires the actual start of the competitor in order
to check the advance or delay in relation to the zero of the starting sequence.
In2
Input In2 is for connecting a button acting as a remote control for the following functions:
•A short press pauses the current sequence in progress
•A long press (2 seconds) changes the time of the sequence to the next default value (see chap. 0 for
setting the default values).
Touch Panel
2 banana inputs
USB B for PC connection
RJ45 Ethernet
connection
2 USB A
A
Amphenol Supply
connector
2 banana outputs
ON/OFF button
Status LED
Fo
Programming reset
hole

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2.3 OUTPUTS
The outputs named Out1 and Out2 on the side panel and identified by the pair of black and blue sockets
provide a starting pulse when the set sequence goes to zero.
2.4 USB CONNECTIONS
On the side panel there is a USB B Device port for connecting to a PC for firmware upgrades and two USB A
Host ports for connecting USB sticks or serial adapters.
2.5 THE RJ45 ETHERNET CONNECTOR
The RJ45 connector is used to connect HiClock to a LAN network for it to be piloted by the RtPro or ReiPro
stopwatches or by a PC via port 21967 of the selected IP address.
2.6 THE AMPHENOL CONNECTOR
The 5-pole Amphenol connector allows HiClock to be powered at a voltage of from 12 to 28 volts in direct
current.
DIN 41524 female connector for panel 5 poles 180°
5-pole 180° socket for power supply
1
Ground
2
Not connected
3
Permissible external power input from 12 to
28, maximum power absorption 50 W
4
Ground
5
Permissible external power input from 10 to
28, maximum power absorption 50 W
5
4
2
1
3

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3COMMUNICATION
HiClock is equipped with an external amplified GPS antenna for synchronization and a Bluetooth/WiFi antenna
for optimum communication with Microgate or PC stopwatches. The full-colour LED matrix then enables
optimal starting sequences to be viewed and the external IP67 speaker to be used for sound generation.
GPS antenna
Full colour LED pixels
Lateral
Control
Panel
WiFi and Bluetooth
antenna

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4MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Once the system is turned on using the ON/OFF button, the home screen gives us the following options:
Page 1
1. Start a new session
2. Settings
3. Sync
Page 2
4. Export Log
5. Disconnect BT devices
Header bar
Possible choices
Software version

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The header bar contains the following information:
•the time of day
oRed if not synchronized
oWhite if the system has been synchronized
•the Bluetooth symbol
oOnly present when connected to another device
•the satellite symbol
oWhite if not used
oRed if enabled and a valid signal for synchronization has not yet been received
oGreen if enabled and a valid synchronization signal has been received
•the battery symbol with the marks for the current charge
Icons for the available choices are displayed in the middle area and, if there is an additional viewing page, dots
are displayed representing the number of available pages.
At the bottom of the screen there is the version number of the management software.

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4.1 NEW SESSION
Once you are in the New HiClock Session menu, you can select the type of session you want to use.
The available sequences:
•Rally and Climb
oRally 1
oRally 2
Rally 1
Time in seconds
Light
Tone
False start window
-10
Red
Long Boop
No False
-5
Yellow Pixel
Beep
No False
-4
Yellow Pixel
Beep
No False
-3
Yellow Pixel
Beep
No False
-2
Yellow Pixel
Beep
No False
-1
Yellow Pixel
Beep
No False
0
Green
Long Beep
False
20
Off
Silent
No False
Rally 2
Time in seconds
Light
Tone
False start window
-10
Red
Long Boop
No False
-5
Yellow
Beep
No False
-4
Yellow
Beep
No False
-3
Yellow
Beep
No False
-2
Yellow
Beep
No False
-1
Yellow
Beep
No False
0
Green
Long Beep
False
30
Off
Silent
No False

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•Skiing
oAlpine Skiing
oNordic Skiing
Alpine Skiing
Time in seconds
Light
Tone
False start window
-10
Red
Long Boop
No False
-5
Green
Beep
False
-4
Green
Beep
False
-3
Green
Beep
False
-2
Green
Beep
False
-1
Green
Beep
False
0
Green
Long Beep
False
5
Red
Silent
No False
10
Off
Silent
No False
Nordic Skiing
Time in seconds
Light
Tone
False start window
-10
Red
Long Boop
No False
-5
Red
Beep
No False
-4
Red
Beep
False
-3
Green
Beep
False
-2
Green
Beep
False
-1
Green
Beep
False
0
Green
Long Beep
False
3
Red
Silent
False
10
Off
Silent
No False

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Once we have selected the desired sequence we have to choose at what time and with what repetition time
the starting sequence will be performed.
The + and - icons are used to set the sequence start time and the repetition time and the up arrows to advance
through the settings.
From this point on, the semaphore will start with the selected sequence and repetition time. The touchscreen
summarizes the remaining time at zero with a countdown and the semaphore status (dot with the colour of
the semaphore)

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5SETTINGS
In the SETTINGS menu we have three main sections for complete system configuration
5.1 GENERAL SETTINGS
The general settings enable configuring HiClock for the following functions. The pages are scrolled through
using the →or arrows highlighted on the Touchscreen and the different options can be selected using the
+ and - buttons; the X button takes you back to the main menu.
5.1.1 Language
The languages you can select are Italian and English
5.1.2 Displayboard mode
The selectable modes are:
•Countdown: in this mode, HiClock functions as the start semaphore
•Displayboard: in this mode, HiClock functions as a displayboard for displaying the running time driven
by RTPro or ReiPro via Bluetooth

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5.1.3 Date format
HiClock accepts both European DD/MM/YYYY and American MM/DD/YYYY formats
5.1.4 Time format
HiClock accepts both the European 24H time format and the American 12H AM/PM time format.
5.1.5 Time colour (time of day)
The selectable colours for the time of day are:
•White
•Red
•Green
•Yellow
•Blue

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5.1.6 Brightness mode
When Manual mode is selected the next menu will give the option of setting the LED intensity from 10% to
100%. When Auto mode is selected, the intensity of the displayboard is adjusted automatically according to
the external brightness measured by a specific sensor.
5.1.7 Brightness (only when Manual mode is selected)
The selectable values range from 10% to 100%.
5.1.8 Battery saver
This setting defines after how long the touch display will be turned off. The selectable values are from Never
(always on) to 30min. The display is reactivated with a single tap.

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5.1.9 High contrast
In very bright ambient light conditions, High Contrast mode can be selected, which makes the options easier
to read.
5.1.10 Touch point
This setting provides visual feedback with a point of visual persistence on the display that helps you see more
clearly where you touched the display.
5.1.11 LAN
This section lets you view the LAN settings. The LAN settings can only be made with the Configuration App.

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5.1.12 WiFi
This section lets you view the WiFi settings. The WiFi settings can only be made with the Configuration App.

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5.2 SESSION SETTINGS
This section configures the parameters used by the current session and can also be set within a sequence.
5.2.1 Display mode
HiClock can show starting sequences with six different display modes. The following are examples of the views
available for a Rally-Rally1 sequence with the information displayed next to it on the touchscreen. Each display
can, depending on the chosen configuration, show the time of day at the top of the semaphore.

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5.2.1.1 Mode 1
5.2.1.2 Mode 2
This display mode, starting -5 seconds from the start, displays a decreasing sequence of orange pixels and then
displays GO with 5 green pixels.
5.2.1.3 Mode 3
This display mode, starting -5 seconds from the start, displays an increasing sequence of orange pixels and
then displays GO with 5 green pixels.