Swiss Timing TRACKER User manual

3442.500.02
Version 2.1
Edition January 2015
User’s Manual
TRACKER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1
2INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 2
2.1 Mobile cabling.........................................................................................................2
2.2 Fix cabling ..............................................................................................................3
2.3 TRACKER DIL switch.............................................................................................4
2.4 Power on ................................................................................................................5
2.5 TRACKER display ..................................................................................................5
2.6 TRACKER keyboard...............................................................................................5
3SOFTWARE............................................................................................ 6
3.1 Main menu..............................................................................................................6
3.2 Sport setting............................................................................................................7
3.3 Race mode .............................................................................................................8
3.4 Time........................................................................................................................9
3.5 Console setting.....................................................................................................10
3.5.1 Default parameters ....................................................................................10
3.5.2 Update the software.................................................................................11
4OPTIONS.............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Starting gate .........................................................................................................12
4.2 External Bang button............................................................................................12
5PROPERTIES ....................................................................................... 13
5.1 TRACKER connections ........................................................................................13
5.2 Main Judge Controller connections.......................................................................14
6MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION ................................................... 15
6.1 TRACKER ............................................................................................................15

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1 INTRODUCTION
The TRACKER system is used to manage the start of pursuit races in track cycling events.
It consists of two TRACKER boards and a main judge console. It displays the countdown
and generates some sounds during the countdown. At the end of the countdown, it opens
the optional starting gates and gives the start impulse to the main timing system. After the
start, the TRACKER is used as lap counter and can indicate the leader with green and red
semaphores.

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2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Mobile cabling
Please refer to document 3442.503 Tracker cabling (Quantum compatible).
The starting gates (3358.600 & 3358.601) are not included in the TRACKER system
(option).

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2.2 Fix cabling
Please refer to document 3493.504 (Track cycling fix cabling).

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2.3 TRACKER DIL switch
Each TRACKER must have its own unique address: one must have the address 1, the
other the address 2. To select the TRACKER address, proceed as follows:
Switch off the TRACKER and unplug the power cable.
Open the rear of the TRACKER with the provided key.
Select the TRACKER address with the DIL switch (use a small screwdriver to move
them):
On some specific cabling (long cables), a termination load may be requested to
ensure correct data transmission between the main judge controller and the
TRACKER; in this case, place a jumper on the pins designated in the above picture.
Close the TRACKER.
Connect the power cable and switch on the TRACKER; during boot, the TRACKER
shows a sequence:
1.
2.
Internal software version.
3.
4.
or
Address of the tracker (1 or 2)
5.
Tracker ready to be detected and controlled by
the main judge controller.

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2.4 Power on
You must switch on both TRACKERS before switching on the main judge controller.
Turn the volume control and switch to choose the volume of the sounds (beep). Please
refer to chapter 5.1 to see where these switches are located.
2.5 TRACKER display
When the Tracker is switched on, the right digit must display something or the point (at the
bottom right of the right digit) must be lit; this way you always know the Tracker is powered
(by main power supply or internal battery). If the Tracker’s switch is on the “I” (ON position)
and no LED is switched on on the Tracker’s front face, it indicates that the main power is
not connected and the internal battery is discharged.
Count down running
(Start/Stop switch on start position)
The red semaphore is ON
Count down stopped
(Start/Stop switch on stop position)
The red semaphore is OFF
Count down reaches 0
The green semaphore is ON
Lap counter displayed
Semaphores depend on the external
command
Lap counter cleared
Semaphores depend on the external
command
2.6 TRACKER keyboard
The TRACKER keyboard can only be used when the main
judge controller is in lap counter mode.
CLEAR
Clear the TRACKER display as long as the
key is pressed.
BELL
Play the Bell sound as long as the key is
pressed.
LAP +1
Increase the remaining lap counter.
LAP -1
Decrease the remaining lap counter.

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3 SOFTWARE
3.1 Main menu
After the TRACKER have been connected and switched on, switch on the main judge
controller with the switch on the rear side.
If the messages “Tracker 1 missing” and/or “Tracker 2 missing” are displayed, verify the
cabling and make sure the Tracker are powered and switched on; then you need to restart
the main judge controller by switching it off and on again.
After a few seconds the main menu screen should appear:
From this screen, you can go, by pressing the corresponding key, to:
Sport set(ting), see chapter 3.2.
Race mode, see chapter 3.3.
Time (& date) selection, see chapter 3.4.
Console set(ting), see chapter 3.5.
In this software, when you need to enter or modify a number, you have two possibilities:
by using the “up arrow” key to increase the value and the “down arrow” key to
decrease the value, or
by typing the number with the numeric keypad.
With both solutions, you then need to press the “Enter” key to validate the entry or the
“ESC” key to cancel your modification and return to the previous value.

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3.2 Sport setting
This mode allows you to select the parameters used for the Race mode:
“Setting count down” is used to select the starting value for the countdown before
the start of the pursuit.
“Number Lap xx” is used to select the number of laps to do (12 in above example).
“Sound” allows to select which sound is played and its duration at fix value of the
countdown (30s, 10s, 5s, 4s, 3s, 2s, 1s and 0s).
The key “Sound at x Sec” allows to pass to the next fix value of the
countdown (30 10 5 4 3 2 1 0 30 …).
The key “Type” allows to change the kind of sound: Bip (500Hz) Beep
(1000Hz) Bang (gun simulation) Bip …
The duration of the Bip and Beep can be entered in 1/10s with the
“Length in thSec” key. Enter for example 5 for a duration of 0.5s. This
parameter is ignored for the Bang sound.
“Luminosity X Y” allows to select the luminosity of the Tracker LEDs. X represents
the actual value for the Tracker 1 and Y the actual value for the Tracker 2. Values
from 0 to 4 are possible:
0: Luminosity automatically adjusted by the sensor of the Tracker.
1: minimum luminosity (for low light condition).
2: medium low luminosity.
3: medium high luminosity.
4: maximum luminosity (for strong light condition).
Use the “ESC” key to exit this menu.

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3.3 Race mode
This mode is used during the pursuit competition. It is separated in two parts: first the
countdown procedure and then the lap counter mode.
The screen shows you the remaining time to the start (countdown value), if the countdown
is running (START) or stopped (STOP), the lap to go for each competitor/team and the
position of the competitor/team (Red and Green) referring to the position of the Main
Judge Controller. To invert the display on the controller, press the REVERSE key; the
Green is now displayed on the left and the Red on the right:
REV is displayed in the bottom right corner to remind you the inversion. Press again the
REVERSE key to go back to the original display.
The SET key allows to modify the parameters (change the number of laps for example).
The RESET key sets back the countdown value to the defined value.
Place the switch on the “I” position to start the countdown:
When the countdown is started, the red semaphores are switched on and it is not possible
to modify the settings.

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When the countdown reaches 0, the start sound is played, the red semaphores are
switched off, the green semaphores are switched ON and the start pulses are given (to
open the starting gate and start the main timer). A few seconds later, the Trackers display
the remaining laps and the controller display shows the race mode:
The lap counter can be modified on the Tracker (with its keyboard) or on the Main Judge
Controller using the corresponding “-1 LAP” key or “Shift” and then “+1 LAP”.
The main judge can also play sounds on the Tracker with the BELL and BANG keys (these
sounds will be played on both Trackers simultaneously).
To finish a race (to go from the lap counter mode to the countdown procedure) press the
“ESC” key; the message “Would you exit the race mode ?” is displayed; confirm by
pressing the “Yes” key. If the start/stop switch is not on the “O” position, a message asks
you to switch it.
To exit the race mode (go back to the main menu), you must be in the countdown
procedure and press the “ESC” key; the message “Would you exit ?” is displayed; confirm
by pressing the “Yes” key.
3.4 Time
This menu allows you to introduce the date and day time. Select the needed function key:
For the selection of the
date
For the selection of the
hours
For the selection of the
month
For the selection of the
minutes
For the selection of the
year

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To modify the value, use the alphanumeric keyboard or the keys (plus 1) and (minus
1), then press the key to confirm the entry. To go back to the initial value, press on the
key instead of the key. Repeat this procedure until all the values match your
requirements.
The synchronization of the clock must be done at 0 second by pressing the key in the
selection menu.
An internal battery allows to keep the exact time and date during 30 days after the last
switch off.
The parameters of the console and sports always remain in the memory (not limited in
time).
3.5 Console setting
This screen displays the software version, allows to change the software and set the
default parameters:
Use the “ESC” key to exit this menu.
3.5.1 Default parameters
By pressing the “Default” key, the standard parameters are set for the software:
50s for the countdown
12 for the lap counter
Bip of 0.5s at 30s
Bip of 0.5s at 10s
Bip of 0.3s at 5s
Bip of 0.3s at 4s
Bip of 0.3s at 3s
Bip of 0.3s at 2s
Bip of 0.3s at 1s
Beep of 0.5s at 0s
0 (automatic) for the Tracker luminosity
This operation has to be done after a firmware upgrade.

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3.5.2 Update the software
The Main Judge Controller allows the download of a new software version in case there
are rule changes. Follow the procedure displayed on the screen.
Operating of the console:
Connect the Main Judge Controller (3442.720, connector “PC”) to the serial port
RS232 of the computer (Cable Sub-D 9 poles male-female pin to pin [article No.
9051.1307, provided with the Tracker system]).
Switch on the console. If Trackers are not connected, pass through the “Tracker x
missing” messages with the “Enter” key.
Select menu “Console set ”.
Press function key . The screen shows the Swiss Timing logo, as well as the
actual software version installed.
Press function key and follow the instructions:
Firmware upload
Actual version:x.xx
1)Connect serial cable
2)Press Program Flash on PC
3)When completed, turn power OFF and ON
Operating of the computer:
Load the FlashSimple program (available on our internet site) and start it.
Press on the “Flash” menu then “Setting” and introduce following values (only for the
first use):
oH8S/2134F for Device name
oDirect Connection for Interface name
oPort com: X (according to your computer’s serial port)
oBaud rate 9600
oUSER mode
Press OK to confirm the parameters.
Press on the “Browse” button and download the software (Ex. 2054.602_123.fpr)
Press on the “FLASH program” button and wait for the loading of the software to be
finished; the message “The device was successfully programmed” must
appear. This operation lasts for about 4 minutes.
When loading is finished, switch the console off, then turn it on again, and check the
update version (Ex. Ver 1.23).
Select menu “Console set ”.
Press the “ Default” key and validate by pressing “Yes”in order to initialize the
console with the factory values.
This last operation will erase your specific parameters, but it is essential to keep the
new software version in correct working order.

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4 OPTIONS
4.1 Starting gate
To ensure a fare start of both competitors, two cycling starting gates (article # 3358.900)
can be connected to the system (one on each Tracker, with the provided cables).
4.2 External Bang button
One or two external pushbuttons can be connected to the
Main Judge Controller (on the “BANG” connector) to play
the bang sound on both Trackers. So, for example, one
judge can use the pushbutton and watch the arrival of the
green competitor and another judge can use the BANG
button of the keyboard and watch the red competitor to
indicate the arrival of each competitor.

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5 PROPERTIES
5.1 TRACKER connections
A
START OUT
(Tuchel 4pMT)
2 normally open contacts to connect the starting gate and the
timing device.
Pinning:
1: GND
2: Start Out (+)
3: Start Out (-)
E: +12VDC
C
ON / OFF
switch
O: switched OFF
I : switched ON
D
Volume control
and switch
Turn it to switch on the sound and then to control the volume of
the sounds (beep).
E
Tripod fixation
To fix the Tracker on the tripod, allowing to turn it.
F
DATA
(Tuchel 7pFT)
[RS422]
Data connection to the main judge controller.
Pinning: 1: START OUT -
2: START OUT +
3: Tx-
4: Tx+
5: Rx-
6: Rx+
7: Not connected
G
POWER
(Tuchel 3pMT)
1: L (115 - 230VAC)
3: N (115 - 230VAC)
E: GND

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5.2 Main Judge Controller connections
A
ON / OFF switch
B
Fuse
F 1A
C
Power input
[DIN 4pM]
1: DC input+(9-18VDC)
2: GND
3: Not connected
4: Not connected
D
Not used
E
SEM.
Semaphore command:
1: Green semaphore command
2: Red semaphore command
3: GND
F
BANG
“Bang” sound command:
Possibility to connect 1 or 2 normally open pushbutton
First between pins 1 & 3, second between pins 2 & 3
G
TRACKER
Connection to TRACKER (RS422):
1: Not connected
2: Not connected
3: Tx-
4: Tx+
5: Rx-
6: Rx+
7: Not connected
H
PC
Connection to computer for firmware upgrade (RS232):
2: Tx
3: Rx
5: GND
I
TV/CHRONOS/Quantum
Count down output and/or CHRONOS/Quantum
connexion for future use (RS422):
3: Tx-
4: Tx+
5: Rx- (not used for count down output)
6: Rx+ (not used for count down output)

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6 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION
6.1 TRACKER
Always store the TRACKER with the internal battery fully charged. If the TRACKER is not
used for a long period, it is recommended to connect the TRACKER to the power supply
during at least 4 hours every 6 months.