Mylaps X2 Club User manual

ENGLISH
MANUAL
X2
Transponder
VERSION 2.5

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Published by:
MYLAPS B.V.
Zuiderhoutlaan 4
2012 PJ Haarlem
The Netherlands
Copyright © 2018 No part of this document may be reproduced by any meanswithout the written consentof the publisher.
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MYLAPS for loss, damage or injury caused by anyerrors or omissions in this document. The sale of products, servicesof
ndard Terms and Conditions of Sales. This product
publication is provided solely for informational purposes.
All hardware and softwareproduct names used in this documentare likely tobe registered trademarks and must be treated
accordingly.
Manual revision history
Version
Date
Amendments
Revision 1.00
09/12/14
This is the first version of this manual
Revision 2.00
09/06/15
New transponder model (rechargeable)
Revision 2.01
24/07/2015
Minor updates
Revision 2.20
23/09/2016
Compliance update
Revision 2.30
06/12/2016
MYLAPS Connect update
Revision 2.40
Revision 2.50
04/06/2018
05/11/2018
Leds Direct Power/Firmware update MYLAPS Connect
New MYLAPS Connect start page

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This device complies with part 15 of theFCC rules.Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference thatmay cause undesired operation.
This device complies with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC and RTTE directive1999/5/EC. A copy of the declaration of
conformity canbe obtained at:
MYLAPS B.V.
Zuiderhoutlaan 4
2012 PJ Haarlem
The Netherlands
RoHS Compliant
This equipment has been tested and foundto complywith the limits for RoHS compliantmaterials. These limits require
manufacturers to ensure thatthey do notuse materials or components that contain restricted substances thatmay be
harmful to the environment.

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Software
MYLAPS Connectis special software to activate your transponder. This transponder can be found in your account.
About this Manual
This manual is intended foroperating andsupervisorypersonnel and provides information on installingand operating the X2
transponder.
This publication has beenwritten with great care. However, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible, either for any
errors occurring in this publication or for their consequences.
Conditions of Sales and thisproduct manual is provided solely for informational purposes. Thispublication is to be used for
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Contents
1. How to use this manual .........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Legends.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Software.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
About this Manual.........................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.General ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
2. What is in the box.....................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3. Technical specifications.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
4. Leds and symbols on the RaceKey..................................................................................................................................................................12
5. LED on the X2 transponder ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
6. Installation and mounting..................................................................................................................................................................................14
Mounting direct power model.........................................................................................................................................................................14
Mounting rechargeable model........................................................................................................................................................................16
Charging (Rechargeable X2 Transponder only)........................................................................................................................................17
7.Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Periodic maintenance schedules....................................................................................................................................................................18
Cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
8. Create an account..................................................................................................................................................................................................19
9. Register X2 Transponder.....................................................................................................................................................................................20
10. Install MYLAPS Connect....................................................................................................................................................................................21
11. Activate the X2 Transponder using MYLAPS Connect.........................................................................................................................23
12.Firmware update...................................................................................................................................................................................................25
Updating X2 Racekey Firmware with MYLAPS Connect........................................................................................................................25
Updating X2 Transponder Firmware with MYLAPS Connect ..............................................................................................................26
13. MYLAPS connect Offline mode......................................................................................................................................................................27
Environment and disposal.................................................................................................................................................................................28
14. Support....................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
CE Declaration of Conformity X2 transponder...............................................................................................................................................30

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1.General
This user manual describes how to install, use andmaintain the X2 Transponder.
Intended use of the X2 Transponder
The main X2 Transponder components (X2 Transponder and X2 RaceKey) are mountedon a car, motorcycle, kart orbike to
measure lap times.
Description of the X2 Transponder and X2 System
The track you are racing on,has a MYLAPS system installed at the start and finish line and maybe at intermediate points along
the track. Thesystem picks up the signal sent out by the transponder mountedon your vehicle. This signal is pickedup by a
loop installed inthe track and lap timesare measured. This way the system calculates your lap times and your exact race
position. This dataused for creating official race results and can be published to mylaps.com in yourpersonal MYLAPS
account.
The X2 Transponder consistsof two maincomponents: The X2 Transponder and the X2 RaceKey. Two different X2
Transponder configurationsare available:
Rechargeable no cablingbetween components (transponder can be eventually charged by connecting theX2 RaceKey
via a USB cable)
Direct power (DP) all components are connected via cabling to a vehicle 12 VDC supply
To activate the X2 Transponder, a subscription first needs to be downloaded onto the X2 RaceKey, and secondly the X2
RaceKey and transponder need to bephysically connected to complete the activation. Beforehand, the X2 Transponder
needs to be registered inyour MYLAPS account.

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2. What is in the box
Rechargeable X2 transponder
X2 Transponder
X2 RaceKey
X2 Transponder Holder
USB cable
Extra components used for the Direct Power model
Transponder to RaceKey mount cable
X2 RaceKey to 12VDC power source cable
X2 RaceKey mount
Different sports:
MX
Kart
Car/Bike
Different subscriptions:
1, 2 or 5 year

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3. Technical specifications
General X2 Transponder
Dimensions
98x52x23 mm / 3.86x2.05x0.91 in
Weight
120 gr / 0.26 lb
Housing
Water and shock proof IP 67
Signal transfer
Magnetic induction
Operating temperature range
-20 to + 50 -4 to +122 F
CAN bus
CAN 2.0A compliant
Baudrate
1 mbit/s
Termination resistor
120 Ohm
Connections
4 pin M8 sensor connector
4 pin docking
Internal battery
5 days
ID
Unique 7-digit number
Input voltage
8-17 VDC
Power consumption
Max. 140 mA
12 VDC (145 mAwith X2 RaceKey)
Battery operating time
Min. 4 days (after full charge)
Battery Charging time
Min. 4 hours for full charge
U
Car/Bike
Timing resolution
2 ms
Max. Speed
260 km/h (162.5 mph)
Transponder position
Max. Height 120 cm (4 ft.)for bikes, 60 cm (2 ft.)for cars.
Clear view to the asphalt
Kart
Timing resolution
3ms
Max. Speed
120 km/h (75 mph)
Transponder position
Max. Height 30 cm(2 ft.)
MX
Timing resolution
6ms
Max. Speed
120 km/h (75 mph)
Transponder position
Max. Height 120 cm (4 ft.)

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X2 RaceKey
Dimensions
50x30x15 mm / 1.96x1.18x0.59 in
Weight
30 gr / 0.066 lb
Housing
Water and shock proofIP 65
Operating temperature range
0 - 60 C / 32 -
CAN bus
CAN 2.0A compliant
Baudrate
1 mbit/s
Termination resistor
120 Ohm
Connections
4 pin M8 sensor connector
4 spring docking
Micro USB connector
Power Consumption
Max 450 mA at 5VDC (X2 Racekey & Transponder)
USB cable
Description
0.50M USB micro - USB A, black
Color of housing
Black
Type of plug
1x USB A male
1x USB micro
Length
0.5 m (19.7 inch)
Outer diameter
3 mm ((0.12 inch)

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Cable (X2 RaceKey mount to 12 VDC power supply)
Type
Cable; Open end without connector
Material
PUR halogen free
Color of housing
Black
Number of contacts
4
Thread
M8
Type of plug
1x female (M8 female connector with snap-in joint,
straight,4-poles)
Length
1,5 m (59.1 inch)
Outer diameter
4.5 mm (0.17 inch)
Degree ofprotection (IP)
IP65, IP67 when mated
Environmental temperature
-40 - 90°C / -40 -
Environmental protection
Oil and gasoline
EMC protection
No shielding
Rate current
4A
Nominalvoltage
60V
Contact material
Gold plated pins
Cable (X2 RaceKey mount to transponder)
Type
Cable with double-ended connectors
Material
PUR halogen free
Color of housing
Black
Number of contacts
4
Thread
M8
Type of plug
1x female (M8 female connector with snap-in joint,
straight,4-poles)
1x male (M8 male connector with self-locking threaded
joint, straight, 4-poles)
Length
2 m (78.7 inch)
Outer diameter
4.5 mm (0.17 inch)
Degree ofprotection (IP)
IP65, IP67 when mated
Environmental temperature
-40 - 90°C / -40 -
Environmental protection
Oil and gasoline
EMC protection
No shielding

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Rate current
4A
Nominalvoltage
60V
Contact material
Gold plated pins
M8 cable power option
Input voltage
8-17 VDC
USB power option
Input voltage
5VDC

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4. Leds and symbols on the Race Key
The leds and symbols onthe RaceKey when docked on the X2 transponder (Rechargeable) orwhen docked on theRaceKey
mount (Direct Power)
Powered
Steady GREEN Powered and connected to a PC
GREEN flashing Communication
Steady BLUE Powered to a socketwall
RED flashing Upgrading X2 RaceKey Firmware
Subscription
Steady GREEN Active subscription
RED flashing No or inactive subscription
Charging
Steady GREEN Fully charged
RED flashing Charging
When the RaceKey is connected to the software MYLAPS Connect, all lights are steady blue.

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5. LED on the X2 transponder
The X2 Transponder has anindicator LED inthe M8 Connector.
LED indicator
Transmitting
Charging
Battery full
Subscription active
Comment
Steady GREEN
No
No
Yes
Yes
Connected to Power Source
Flashing RED once
every second
No
Yes
No
Yes
Connected to Power Source
Flashing GREEN in a
sequence
Yes
No
No
Yes
Indicates the
number of days of charge
remaining *
Flashes RED every 5
seconds
Yes
No
No
Yes
Less than 1-day charge left
Flashes RED 5 times
per second
No
No
Transponder will charge when
connected topower source
No LED
No
No
No
No
Contact MYLAPS
*
Flashing GREEN
4 times you can use the transponder for 5 days
3 times you can use the transponder for 4 days
2 times you can use the transponder for 3 days
1 time you canuse the transponder for 2days
Flashing RED
There is less than1 day charge left.

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6. Installation and mounting
Your X2 Transponder needs to be registered, have a subscription and must be activated before you can use it.
Otherwise it will stop sending out its transponder number,and the subscription indicator lightin the M8 Connectoron the
X2 Transponder will flash red 5 times per second.
During a race, keep the direct power X2 RaceKey inits mount to ensure the X2 Transponder stays activated.
Make sure the X2 Transponder has a clear view to the track. Metal or carbon fiber underneath the transponder could block
the signal.
Do not attachthe transponder near the engine or theexhaust due to heatand vibrations.
Do not attachthe transponder near high current ACwiring and/or systems e.g. KERSor other electric motors, xenon lights.
Mounting direct power model
Insert the vibration rubbers and attachment pins correctly inthe X2 Transponder mounting holes.
Mount the X2 Transponder in the car frontwheel arch, or bike front forks, or kart lower chassis.
During a race, keep the direct power X2 RaceKey in its mountto ensure it stays activated.
For Direct Power transponders make sure you slide the X2 RaceKey into the RaceKey Mount beforeevery race.
Make sure your transponder has a good and free sight to the track.

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Connect the X2 RaceKey mount as follows:
•Connect power cable connector to the X2 RaceKey mount and connect the open-end wires to a 12 VDC supply in
your vehicle (check the cable and vehicle wiring specifications for correct connection). Thebrown cable is 12V and
the Blue cable is Gnd. The black and white cable can be ignored.
•Connect the connector cable to the X2 Transponder and feed itto the connectoron the RaceKey mount.
•Mount the X2 RaceKey mount in sightof the driver on the dashboard or steering.
Insert the X2 RaceKey in the RaceKey Mount:
•Duringstart-up all three indicator lights will flash various colours.
•After start-up
off.

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Mounting rechargeable model
Before mounting the X2 Transponder, charge itas follows:
•Slide the X2 RaceKey onto the X2 Transponder
•Connect the USBcable from a USB/wall adapter (e.g. laptop) to the X2 RaceKey.
•The charge indicator lightblinks red during charging. Wait till the lightturns solidgreen (the transponder is fully
charged).
•Remove the USBcable anddisconnect the X2 RaceKey from the X2 Transponder. The indicator lights on the
transponder indicate how long the transponder canbe used - there is no sleep mode.
Mount the X2 Transponder in the car frontwheel arch, or bike front forks,or kart lower chassis.
Make sure your transponder has a good and free sight to the track.
Car

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Charging (Rechargeable X2 Transponder only)
•Make sure the X2 Transponder is dry before charging.
•If the transponder is inactive for long periods, charge it once every three months.
•Mount the X2 RaceKey on the X2 Transponder.
•Connect the USBcable to the X2 RaceKey and plug it in a computer or socket wall.
•The charge indicator lightblinks red during charging. Wait till the lightturns solid green (the transponder is fully
charged). Whenconnected to a socket wall, the lightwill be blue.
•Remove the USBcable anddisconnect the X2 RaceKey from the transponder. The indicator lights) on the
transponder indicates howlong the transponder canbe used.
To ensure the functionality of your X2 Transponder, reactivate it periodically with the X2RaceKey (at leastonce every 5 days).
When the transponder is not reactivated, it will stop sendingout its transponder number, and the subscription indicator light
will flash red 5 times per second.
Reactivate a rechargeable X2 Transponder by sliding the X2 RaceKeyonto the backof the transponder and connect it with
the USB cable to a computer (this is also how you recharge the transponder).

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7.Maintenance
Maintenance can be described as,but not limited to:
•Checking and testing components;
•Cleaning the unit and individual components - accumulated dirt can hamperunit operations;
•Charging the unit;
•Troubleshooting any malfunctions thatmay occur onthe unit during operation.
Periodic maintenance schedules
Type of maintenance
Daily
100 hours
300 hours
As required
Clean
X
X
Charging
X
Replace parts and accessories
X
Cleaning
Take a cleansoft cloth orbrush and moisten it withclean water
•Do not use an abrasive cleaning liquid.
•Do not use high pressure water guns orother (dish)washing machines to clean or rinse the transponders.
•Do not clean transponders with automotive cleaning products orother detergents.
•Use the moist cloth or brush to clean the X2Transponder, paying attention to remove any dirt on the connector
pins. Dry off any excess moisture.
•Take a fresh clean cloth andmoisten it with clean water.
•Clean the X2 Transponder making sure not to get moisture on the electrical connectorwhere the USB cable can be
connected.
•Dry off anyexcess moisture.
•If necessary, use clean cottontips to clean any dirt off the connectors on the X2 RaceKey and the X2 Transponder.

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8. Create an account
If you want touse your transpondermake sure,you have created an account, registered and activated your transponder. Else
your transponder will notwork!
Go to < https://account.mylaps.com/nl/signup>
An email willbe sent to the email addressprovided in the sign-up form and the following message appears.
inbox, check your junk orspam filter as itmay be there).
After clicking the link (bluebutton), the account activation pagewill open. Create and confirmyour password.
After clicking the Activate account button (blue button), a confirmationexplains your account is active.
reen. You log inwith your e-mail address and password.

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9. Register X2 Transponder
After you logged in with your e-mail address and password via <account.mylaps.com> you must register your transponder in
your account.