TAG Heuer Chronoprinter 540 User manual

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CHRONOPRINTER 540
User Manual
Version 11/2013

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Table of contents
1. The Keyboard 3
2. Rear Connectors 4
3. Quick operation guide 5
3.1. Battery installation & replacement 5
3.2. Switch the CP540 ON and Synchro 5
4. START-UP MENU GUIDE & FLOW CHAR 7
5. Menu description before opening up a new run 10
5.1. Timing Modes 11
5.1.1. Chrono Mode 11
5.2. Parameters 12
5.2.1. Precision 12
5.2.2. Lock Time (multiple impulse filtering) 12
5.2.3. Numbering (except PTB SEQ) 13
5.2.4. Inputs Status 13
5.2.5. LCD Contrast 13
5.2.6. LCD Backlight 13
5.2.7. LCD Delay 13
5.2.8. Beep 14
5.2.9. RS232 (PC) 14
5.2.10. Ethernet 15
5.2.11. Language 15
5.3. Speed 16
5.4. Printer 16
5.5. Download 16
6. Keyboard shortcuts 17
7. Special characters memorized, printed and sent to the PC 18
8. Special function: RESET CP540 18
9. To open a new run (added or not to a previous run) 19
9.1. Addition of runs 20
9.2. BIBO rule 20
9.3. Ranking (F+ ◄┘) 20
9.4. Rank a Run 20
10. The existing menus when a run is opened 21
11. Description of the menu (when a run is open) 22
12. Mass Start or Group Start (GRP) 23
12.1. Start with a timing impulse 23
12.2. Start a defined time 23
13. Changing the paper roll 24
14. Autonomy / Batteries 25
15. Information about Timing Modes 26
16. Example of Timekeeping sessions 28
16.1. SEQUENTIAL Mode 28
16.2. NET TIME Mode 29
16.3. PARALLEL SEQUENTIAL Mode 31
16.4. PARALLEL DIFFERENTIAL Mode 33
16.5. TRAINING Mode 34
17. Download a new version of Software and/or language 35
18. RS232 and Ethernet Protocol 35
19. ETHERNET LINK CONFIGURATION 36
19.1. Configuration of your PC IP address 36
19.2. In SKI PRO, MSPORT PRO etc. 37
19.3. Ethernet connection test : 38
20. Technical specifications 39
21. Accessories 40
22. Firmware JUMPING – V.CJ 43

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1. The Keyboard
ON/OFF
Power ON – Hold
ON
down for 5 seconds to turn power ON
Power OFF – Press Fand follow the instructions on the LCD display.
F
Menu – To enter or to exit the menu and sub-menus
▲
▼
UP and DOWN keys to explore the menu and to scroll through the unassigned memorized
times
DOWN key to deactivate the Automatic numbering of the channels
◄┘
ENTER
– to confirm menu selection, time, date or competitor number in the
RECALL
function.
R
RECALL
– to access the unassigned memorized times of a channel for identification with a
competitor number. Direct times identification is also possible.
*
ERROR
– to cancel a wrong number you entered or to confirm an option.
Interruption of the printing.
Numbering of forerunners with * + N°
0
-
9
Numerical keyboard – to enter a time, the date, a competitor number or a distance.
E1
–
E4
To confirm a competitor number for one of the channels.
False START, INTER or FINISH and confirmation of a channel deactivation ▼+ (E1 – E4).
1
–
4
Green Manual keys for timing impulses or start the time (synchronisation)
1
–
4
Red Manual keys to unblock and block the External inputs (
Input 1
–
4
).
Inputs are blocked when a black bar is shown on the LCD display ▬
Warning
The manual timing keys (1 to 4) do not guarantee timing precision. Only two simultaneous
impulses can be processed at a time from the manual keys

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2. Rear Connectors
INPUT
1 to 4 Inputs for timing impulses.
Working contacts without potential (short circuit or open collector)
Ex: Manual contactor (HL18), photocells (HL2-31 / HL2-35), Start Gates (H7-1 / HL7-
3), radio receiver (HL610, HL620 etc)
Respect the correct polarity!
POWER
For an external power supply.
HL540-1 adaptator (110-220Vac / 12 Vdc) or 12Vdc batteries via HL520-17
connection cable.
RS232
Bi-directional communication with a PC (ONLINE or OFF-LINE) with selectable baud
rates (2400 / 4800 / 9600 Bds (default) and 32k or 56k Bds)
Upgrade of the new software for CP540
Timing data transfer from one CP540 to another.
With “Display Mode”, this allows standard communication with TAG Heuer or Alge
displays boards
ETHERNET
Bidirectional communication with a PC or a Network (LAN) with other CP540, PC
display board or printer.

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3. Quick operation guide
The exceptional performance of Chronoprinter CP540 is guaranteed with its simplicity of use, the
hallmark of TAG Heuer timing philosophy
3.1. Battery installation & replacement
To open the battery cover, use your thumbs to firmly push it in the direction of the arrow.
Insert the batteries, respecting the correct polarity, as indicated at the bottom of the compartment.
WARNING
To guarantee the security of your timekeeping, it is recommended to use your CP540 with
the internal batteries in a well-charged state, or with the Docking - BATT.
Always remove the batteries if you don’t use your CP540 for several days.
If you forget to do this, the batteries could leak and seriously damage the device. The
warranty does not cover this problem.
The time of day, the date, the memorized runs and the selected parameters are saved by a
small internal battery.
3.2. Switch the CP540 ON and Synchro
1) Press ON for 5 seconds
2) The LCD display will show
LCD Screen
a) 4 black bars indicating that the
external Inputs are blocked (1 to 4).
The time of day is memorized in the
CP540 (internal or after a SYNCHRO).
b) Symbol indicates you that the
power supply is connected
c) The date
d) The memory available
e) The Timing Mode used the last time
f) How to enter the menu.
▬▬ 14:24:59 ▬▬
Date <DMA> 14/11/2007
Memory Available 25000
NET TIME
ENTER THE MENU F
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

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INNOVATION
The CP540 provides a visual (on the LCD) and audio alarm if an external input remains in
short-circuit. This feature allows you to observe the status of TAG Heuer’s new “direct-
response” photocells (HL2-31 & HL2-35 – serial number up to 7000) and allows the
timekeeper to instantly determine if a photocell is out of alignment.
3) The same message is printed with the device N° (ID) and the software version, along with the
timing mode and the main parameters used during your last timing session.
4) If the CP540 doesn’t print, enter the menu (F), select PRINTER ON and validate ◄┘. You
should check your batteries and replace if necessary.
5) Example of how to start a new Timing session:
a) Enter into the menu (F)
b) Clear the memory.
c) Timing mode (you may change this if desired)
d) Parameter (If changes are needed – Precision, Blocking, etc.)
e) Synchro (manual at Time of the Day to correspond with other systems, or time proposed
by you on the CP540, or start at 00:00)
f) Open a new run (begin the timing session)
PLEASE NOTE
If the same Timing Mode is reconfirmed through this menu (Mode Chrono) sequence, the
parameters by default are restored.

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4. START-UP MENU GUIDE & FLOW CHAR
Power OFF CP540
Open New Run
Synchro
Clear Memory
Rank a Run
T m ng Modes
Yes / No
Ready for T m ng n the
selected mode
L st of Runs
Yes / No
PTB SEQ 1 – 4
PTB SEQ 5 – 8
NET TIME
NET TIME + 2 INTER
PARALLEL SEQ
PARALLEL DIFF
START – FINISH
START – FINISH + 2 INTER
SPLIT 1 – 4
SPLIT 5 – 8
SPLIT / LAP
Manual or External
Speed m / sec
Km / h
M les / h
Noeuds
Speed 1 (2 – 3 – 4)
Start - Input N°
F n sh - Input N°
D stance
Pr nter Yes / No
Download To Pr nter
To PC
L st of runs
L st of runs
To Chrono RS232
Parameters Refer to the follow ng pages

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RS232 To PC Bauds Rates
2'400 Bds
9'600 Bds
9'600 Bds Ctrl Flux
38'400 Bds
57'600 Bds
ALGE D splay
TAGHeuer HL960/HL990 Runn ng T me
T me of Day
Blank the Board
2'400 Bds
9'600 Bds
9'600 Bds Ctrl Flux
Ethernet ON / OFF
Language Engl sh / França s
by default: 192.168.1.50
TAGHeuer HL970
Bauds Rates
2'400 Bds
9'600 Bds
9'600 Bds Ctrl Flux
Bauds Rates
2'400 Bds
9'600 Bds
9'600 Bds Ctrl Flux
Runn ng T me
T me of Day
Blank the Board
Advert s ng 1...16
Runn ng T me
T me of Day
Blank the Board
Pr nt Sett ng
Parameters / next

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5. Menu description before opening up a new run
To enter the MENU, press F. To select an option use the ▼and ▲keys and confirm with ◄┘.
⇒
Power OFF Switch off the device.
⇒
Open New Run Start a new timing session after having closed the previous run.
⇒
Synchro
Manual or External When the CP540 is powered ON, the memorised Time of Day and
Date proposed is the one used during the last timing session.
Use Synchro Manual for a new Time of Day setting or to synchronize
with other systems to a preset Time of Day. (Do not forget to introduce
the Date)
It is also possible to synchronize the time from 00:00 (only in SPLIT
and SPLIT/LAP mode) when a restart back to zero may be required.
⇒
Clear Memory Use only when you start a new timing session and you are sure you do
not need to retain previous runs in the device’s memory!
⇒
Rank a RUN of a single run,
or the addition of two or more runs.
(Example: ranking from the addition of 3 runs)
List of runs
►03 + 02 T
►03
►02 + 01
►02
►01
General ranking from the addition of run 03 and 02 T
Ranking of run 03 (added to run 02 T)
General ranking from the addition of runs 02 and 01 (calls it 02 T)
Ranking of run 02 (added to run 01)
Ranking of only run 01
Or with 2 run added (ex 03 + 01). First select one of the 2 runs.