TAG Heuer POCKET PRO HL400-R RALLY User manual

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P
OCKET PRO
HL400-R
RALLY
User Manual
Version 09/2015

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Contents Table
1. Concept 3
2. Standard Timing Mode 4
2.1. LCD description 4
2.2. General 4
2.2.1. How to navigate the different modes 4
2.2.2. Power 4
2.2.3. Time Memory 5
2.2.4. Delete Memory 5
2.3. Date Mode 5
2.4. STOPWATCH mode 6
2.5. Count-Down mode (CD) 7
2.5.1. Count Down timing . 7
2.6. TIME Mode 8
2.6.1. Internal Time of Day setting 8
2.6.2. Time of day synchronisation 8
2.6.3. To Synchronise at Zero 8
2.6.4. Timing 9
3. Specific Rally Timing Modes 10
3.1. Starter Marshall (mode A) 11
3.2. Time Check (mode B) 13
3.3. Stage Timer (mode C) 15
4. Recommendations 18
5. Download a new version of Firmware 19
6. Technical specification 20
6.1. Pocket Pro characteristics 20
6.2. USB Connector 20
7. Quick Guide 21
8. Notes 23

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Concept 1.
The Pocket Pro Rally App, Pocket Pro HL400-R, gives users access to timekeeping
functions dedicated to timing rally events.
Three Rally-specific modes offer the possibility to manage various Rally timing requirements
including schedule starts with intervals and count-down for the start marshal, time check for
the co-driver indicating time to next start, target time, split times and difference. Also
included is a mode for stage timing with count-down timer, stage times with splits.
All 3 modes offer the complete solution for timekeepers, rally drivers and co drivers with the
added benefit to download all data and times for post event calculations and results.
Together with its integrated USB connector; free POCKET MANAGER Application and
Pocket-Pro 800 measurements internal memory, this device makes downloading, analysis,
printing and archiving of results extremely simple.
Results can also be viewed or printed from your laptop or pc instantly.
The USB connector (HL400-4) enables connection to a photocell, a manual switch or a
wireless radio input (HL615, HL675).
Pocket Pro Manager adjusts a Lock Time for the USB Input.
Note:
Pressing the hard reset (to the right of the USB connector) resets the Lock
Time value to 0.01 sec (minium)

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Standard Timing Mode 2.
Several timing modes are available:
Date / Time / Count-Down / Stopwatch.
2.1. LCD description
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1. Number of competitor / Memory status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Information Split / Lap
5. Chronometers
2.2. General
2.2.1. How to navigate the different modes
To navigate into a different mode :
- The Pocket Pro has to be stopped (STOP)
- Reset memory (START/STOP + MEMORY)
- Pressing the MODE button allows you to change the Timing Mode
Sequence :
DATE 

STOPWATCH 

TIME 

CD 

A 

B 

C
2.2.2. Power
The Pocket Pro functions with an internal battery. It can be recharged when it is
connected to a PC (USB cable) or by a (USB – 5VDC) power supply
When not used for 36hours, the Pocket Pro will switch OFF automatically (LCD OFF)
To wake up the Pocket Pro, just press any button.
It is also possible to switch OFF manually the Pocket Pro by pressing simultaneously
the MODE and MEMORY buttons for 5 seconds.
When the Pocket Pro is OFF, all the times are stored in memory.
The icon will indicate the level of the battery
During charge: 75% ON / 25% OFF blinking
Fully charged: with USB Cable: icon ON
Without USB cable: icon OFF
Low level (<10% charge): blinking 50% ON & 50% OFF
(you still have 2-3 days autonomy)

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2.2.3. Time Memory
The Pocket Pro has a memory of 800 times.
The number of memorized times is shown on the 3 digits (Memory status)
When the memory reaches 90% capacity (720 times), the 3 digits will flash.
War
ning
Once the memory is full (800 times), the next time recorded will be stored
as 001 overwriting the original time automatically
The memorized time can be recalled and displayed on the LCD at any time (even
during a timing session).
By pressing the MEMORY button, the memorized time 001 will be displayed as the
button is held down. The number of the memory shown is displayed on the top-left of
the LCD
Press the MEMORY button again and the next stored time will be displayed.
2.2.4. Delete Memory
To delete the memory, press simultaneously START/STOP and MEMORY
buttons.
Warning
You will not receive a request for you to “confirm Delete Memory”.
Once this step is made, all times are irretrievably deleted.
2.3. Date Mode
This mode allows you to update the date of the Pocket Pro.
To set the date:
- Press the MEMORY button: the first digit will flash and SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press the MEMORY button to move to the next digit
Validate your setting with the MODE button (SET icon is OFF)
1. Icon Set ON = Setting
2. Date setting (in red, digit blinking)
(25.03)
3. Year setting (2013)
4. Time of the Pocket Pro (setting in
menu TIME)

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2.4. STOPWATCH mode
This timing mode allows the timekeeper to make a Start/Finish, with
intermediate time (SPLIT) and lap time (LAP) with a 1/100th of a second
precision
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Split time
4. Lap Time
5. Running time
The time displayed is up to 59’59.99’’ (1 hour)
SPLIT : Intermediate time, or cumulated time taken at each time (SPLIT/LAP
button)
The SPLIT Time is to the top of the LCD (mm:ss.dc)
LAP : Lap time or time difference between time taken (SPLIT/LAP button)
The LAP time display is in the middle of the LCD (mm: ss.dc)
Running Time : Running time between Start and Finish
The running time is on the bottom of the LCD (mm:ss.dc)
The running time always starts from 00:00:00.
- To start, press the START/STOP button ( icon is ON)
- Three times are running and displayed
- At Split / Lap, press SPLIT/LAP Button.
The SPLIT and LAP time is stopped. The running time (bottom) continues to run.
At each press of the SPLIT/LAP button, the counter store increments.
It is possible to recall and view the running time (after SPLIT/LAP ) by pressing
MEMORY button.
For simple viewing in this mode, it is possible to reduce the information, and display
only SPLIT or LAP. For this, during the race, press the button MODE.
MODE MODE
MODE

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2.5. Count-Down mode (CD)
This mode allows you to make a unit count-down or loop count-down
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Counter
4. Count Down (max 59:59.9)
2.5.1 Set Count Down
To change the Count-Down value, the memory has to be deleted.
To set the Count-Down value:
- Press the MEMORY button: the first digit will flash and SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press again the MEMORY button to change to the next digit
-Validate your setting with the MODE button (SET icon is OFF)
2.5.1. Count Down timing .
- To start the count-down, press START/STOP button ( icon is OFF)
- The count-down value decrements (on the bottom)
- A timer (on the top) is started (increments)
At any time it is possible to PAUSE and RESTART the count-down
A long single beep will sound at the end of the Count-Down
The count-down will stop automatically at 00:00.
To restart a new count-down, you have to reset the value by pressing SPLIT/LAP
button.
During the count-down sequence, by pressing the MODE button, it is possible to
change the Single Count-Down to Auto-Restart Count-down (loop mode).
The CD icon on the LCD will switch.
In this Auto-Restart Count-Down, during the last 5 seconds, the Pocket Pro will sound
a single short beep and a long beep at 00:00
The Pocket Pro will restart automatically from the pre-defined time of the count-down.
The timer will run and show the full time since the first Start.
To stop the sequence, you have to RESET the Pocket Pro.
START/STOP
START/STOP
SPLIT/LAP

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2.6. TIME Mode
This timing mode allows you to memorize the time of day at each split.
This mode is very useful as a back-up system during a timing session and functions
similarly to other timing systems working at “time-of-day” such as Chrono Printer, Mini
Timer or Start Clock.
In Time mode, you have on the top of the LCD the value 00:00.00 and on the bottom
the time of the day of the Pocket Pro.
1. Number of split / Memory status
2. Running status
3. Running Time (hh:mm:ss)
4. Running Time (1/100)
5. Pocket Pro time
2.6.1. Internal Time of Day setting
To set the Internal Time of Day on Pocket Pro:
- The Pocket Pro memory has to be reset (START/STOP + MEMORY)
- Press and hold the MEMORY button for 5 sec: the first digit will flash and
SET icon is ON
- Press the SPLIT/LAP button to change the value
- Press the MEMORY button to move to the next digit
2.6.2. Time of day synchronisation
- Press SPLIT/LAP and START/STOP buttons simultaneously.
- The time of day of the Pocket Pro will be displayed on the top of the LCD with 1
minute in advance.
- The synchro will be automatic at the end of the full minute
2.6.3. To Synchronise at Zero
- Press START/STOP button
The Chrono automatically starts from zero.

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2.6.4. Timing
Once the Synchronization is made, the icon appear.
To memorize the time of day, press SPLIT/LAP button
The time on the LCD will stay and the passing counter (top-left) is incremented.
To see the time of the day running, press MEMORY button.

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Specific Rally Timing Modes 3.
With the Pocket Pro Rally, 3 specific modes are available for all Rally racing.
Mode A: Start Marshal
Objective – assist rally start marshal to ensure reliable, accurate start
indication and recording of start times and jump start times for post event
analysis and results.
Start Marshal Mode enables the user to select either continuous
scheduled starts with pre-determined (1min, 2 min or 4 min) gaps
between competitors or manual starts on the next full minute or half
minute.
Start Marshal retains every scheduled start time along with actual start
time gap (+ or -) depending on whether the competitor started before or
after the scheduled start time.
It is also possible to change (on the fly) the start interval between two
competitors scheduled starts – intervals available are 1, 2, and 4
minutes.
Mode B: Time Check
Objective – Provide the co-driver and driver with an indication of available
time before their next start, stage timing and target timing.
Time Check mode allows the user to select a count-down (with audible
beeps) to the next start occurring on either the next full minute or half
minute. A count-down clock is visible during the count-down phase
which will then change to a count-up clock during the stage. The internal
memory stores the actual start time and stage time for every stage.
Mode C: Stage Timer
Objective – Provide the co-driver and driver with reliable start count-down
timer and stage timing with unlimited split times.
Stage Timing mode allows the user to select a count-down (with audible
beeps) which will display the time remaining before the next start
occurring on either the next full minute or half minute. A count-down
clock is visible during the count-down phase which then transposes to a
count-up clock during the stage. The user has the ability to make an
unlimited number of split times as needed. The internal memory stores
the actual start time and stage time for every stage.

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3.1. Starter Marshall (mode A)
This mode allows you to sequence scheduled starts on the next full minute or next full
30 seconds. For each competitor the scheduled start time and actual start time gap are
memorized for post event analysis and download.
It is advised to synchronize the Pocket Pro with a master timer as per regulations (see
chapter 2.6.2)
1. Sequence Number of current competitor / Memory recall
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Time of day (hh:mm:sec)
5. Count down to the next scheduled start
6. Interval time between 2 scheduled starts (user selectable)
Button Start/Stop : Start Count - Down
Memorize the scheduled start time & gap / difference
Button Split/Lap : Increment competitor
Change configuration of the next start count-down
60: for the next full minute
30: for the next full 30 seconds
60:30 : for next 30 sec (full minutes / full 30 sec)
Hold during 5 sec: stop count down
Button Memory : Allows you to recall and view the time of all previous competitors
including the gap with the scheduled start time
Button Mode : Allows you to change the interval between each start (intervals
available are 1, 2, and 4 minutes) and move to automatic starts
on your selected start delay
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Recall (button Memory)
Next competitor sequence (n° 001)
Time of day : 11:44:11
Configuration : 1 :00 full minute
Button Split/Lap to modify
Button START/STOP
Starts the count-down for the next competitor
Press MODE button, to change the interval time
between starts (options are 1, 2 or 4 minutes)
and move to automatic starts on the selected
delay
End of count-down
Press the START/STOP button to store the
scheduled start time and the actual start time
gap (+ or -)
After 30 seconds, the count-down sequence
for the next competitor starts automatically
Shown: count-down is currently at 1’29 sec
Sequence
N°
Scheduled start time for the
competitor sequence n°001
Gap with scheduled start time
(+0.18 sec)

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3.2. Time Check (mode B)
Time Check mode allows the user to select a count-down (with audible beeps) to the
next start occurring on either the next full minute or half minute. A count-down clock is
visible during the count-down phase which will then change to a count-up clock during
the stage. The internal memory stores the actual start time and stage time for every
stage.
1. Sequence Number of competitor / Memory status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Time of Day
5. Count Down (hh:mm:ss)
6. Running time (hh:mm:ss)
Prior to starting
Button Split/Lap :Change setting for the next start (Count-Down)
60: for the next full minute
30: for the next full 30 seconds
60:30 : for next 30 sec (full minutes / full 30 sec)
Stage count-down setting :
Change the digit value
Button Memory : Change the configuration of stage count-down before a start
Button Mode : Validate the stage Count Down time selected
During timing –
Button Start/Stop : Start / stop the count-down for the next start
Finish: memorize the finish arrival time
Button Split/Lap :Press and hold for 5 sec : change to new stage
Button Memory : View the previous stages
Important – Fly Back Function
Whilst the time is running, pressing the Start/Stop button will pause the
running time to show a split times in seconds.
A second press Start/Stop button will revert back to running time “fly
back”, meaning the running time continues without interruption allowing
you to see a split time (not memorized).
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Example
Stage No 1 :
Time of day : 15h28’11’’
Stage count-down : 40 min
Start Selection : 1:00 = next full minute
Button START/STOP
Start the count-down for the start at the next full minute
(15h30’)
Automatic start at 15:30
Time of day : 15:37:23
Stage count-down: 32’37’’
Running time: 7’37’’
Button START/STOP
Restart (Fly Back)
Time of day: 15:51:34
Stage count-down: 18’26’’
Running time: 21’34’’
Button START/STOP
End of stage n° 001
Time of day: 16:19:19
Stage Count down: 41 sec
Running time: 39’19’’
Button START/STOP
Pause (function Fly Back)
Time of day: 15:48:23
Stage count-down: 21’37’’
Running time: 18’23
Button SPLIT/LAP : 5 seconds
Change the stage to (n°2)
Setting next stage count-down: 40 sec
Start setting : 1:00 = full minute

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3.3. Stage Timer (mode C)
Select the start time and count-down (next full minute or next half minute) and store
the scheduled start time and stage time in memory
1. Number of competitor / Memory status
2. Battery / Mode Setting / Running status
3. Timing Mode
4. Time of Day
5. Running time (mm:ss.dc)
Button Start/Stop : Start / stop Count Down
Split (for viewing only – not stored) Stop at stage finish
Button Split/Lap :Increments to the next stage & stores the previous stage time to
memory
Use Split/Lap (before starting the next stage) to change the configuration for next start
60: for the next full minute
30: for the next full 30 seconds
60:30 : for next 30 sec (full minutes / full 30 sec)
Button Memory : Recall / View the stored stage times from memory
Important
If the Start/Stop button is pressed during a stage the running time will
temporarily disappear and display the split time. This can be used as
many times as needed but these times are NOT stored in memory. Once
you have viewed the split time simply re-press the Start/Stop button to
return to the running clock
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Recall (button Memory)
For each Stage, you will have
1. Stage number
2. Ideal start time of day
3. Finish time of day
4. Net time for the stage
When the stage = 000, you will get the cumulative time for all stages completed
1. Stage = 000 : Global over view
2. Total time for all stages completed (hh :mm :ss)
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Example
Stage n° 001 :
Time of day : 11h27’32’’
Start selection : 1 :00 = full minutes
Button START/STOP
Start the count-down for the next start (full minute:10h15’)
Automatic start at 10:15:00
Time of day : 10:15:03
Running time: 3.78 sec
Button START/STOP
Return to running time
Time of day : 10:47:19
Running time : 32’12.76’’
Button START/STOP
End of stage n° 001
Time of day: 11:09:51
Net time: 54’51.18’’
Button START/STOP
Split (function Fly back )
Time of day: 10:42:18
Split Time : 27’18.51’’ (not stored in memory)
Button SPLIT/LAP
Store Stage time for stage n° 001
Time of day : 11:27:32
Increment to stage (n° 002)
Select start interval for next count-down : 1:00 = Full minute

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Recommendations 4.
Although the Pocket Pro can be used indoors and outdoors, optimal viewing and
protection is best when the display is in the shade or covered from direct sunlight and rain.
Never immerse the Pocket Pro in water.
The Pocket Pro is developed to endure light rain.
The USB socket is protected by the black rubber, and prevents any water ingress.
It is very important and recommended to keep the rubber in place at all times when not
using the USB connection.
The optimal visibility of LCD is when the Pocket Pro is protected from direct sunlight
The Pocket Pro can overheat in excessive direct sunlight.
The LCD Plexiglas is fragile. It is not recommended to clean it with a solvent or alcohol
IMPORTANT
A slightly damp cloth is recommended for cleaning the Pocket Pro

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Download a new version of Firmware 5.
Program downloads and new releases of the TAG Heuer firmware “up loader” are
available free of charge on our website www.tagheuer-timing.com.
For this operation, you need to have:
•Mini-USB cable HL545-3
•The software «TAGHeuerFirmmanager.exe » version minimum V10.0
Procedure
•Copy the software «TAGHeuerFirmManager.exe » onto your hard disk drive
•Connect the Mini-USB cable (HL545-3) to the PC and to the Pocket Pro
•Run the software « TAGHeuerFirmManager.exe »
•Select the COM Port
•Select the file: Update (HL400_xxx.dat)
•Press START on the software.
•Press reset on Pocket Pro
•As soon as the upgrade is downloaded into the HL400, validate the software with OK.
•The HL400 is ready to use.

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Technical specification 6.
6.1. Pocket Pro characteristics
-Power 5 VDC (rechargeable with USB cable)
-Internal battery 600mAh / 3.7V
-Autonomy 35 days (in use) after full charge
-Shell Aluminium – PVD surface treatment
-Weight 160 g
-Precision +/- 2 sec / month
Calibration available
-Display LCD 3 lines of 6 characters
Battery level / Timing Mode
-Size of characters 7mm height
-Accuracy 1/100
th
second
-Memory 800 stored times
-Temperature range –20°C to +60°C
6.2. USB Connector
Pin
Description
1 5V
2 D-
3 D+
4 TAG Heuer Photocell
5 GND