SCAN`O`VISION STAR CAMERA
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1. 4 fgg Human Interface Devices IDE ATA ATAPI controllers IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers Ge Keyboards Offload Checksum Offload TCP_LargeSend Network adapters Bg 1394 Net Adapter 2 Bi Broadcom Netxtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller E Intel R PRO Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Sai E Bj PCMCIA adapters EH 5 Ports COM amp LPT LE E E Ze Smart card readers Sound video and game controllers Hs Storage volumes E System di D Universal Serial Bus controllers Cancel e Select the Advanced tab select Link Soeed Duplex Mode in the list and change the value from Auto Negotiation to 7000Mbps Full Duplex Note the previous text in magenta may change depending of the network adapter Close all the opened windows by clicking on the corresponding Ok button e The system may ask you to restart the computer at this point Page 12 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 3 5 Improve performances To improve performances of the OSV STAR software on your computer verify that the cache of your hard disk is enabled e In Windows click on the start button then Settings and Control Panel e Double click on the System icon it must open the System Properties window then select the Hardware tab System Properties Device Manager System Restore Automatic Updates Remote File Action View Help General Computer Name ware i Advanced2. amp Device M ce Manager l gt SWT RICPAS The Device Manager lists all the hardware devices installed BB Acronis Devices lt gt on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the d properties of any device wu Batteries BB Bluetooth a Computer 8 Disk drives jay adapters compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set lip 3 DVD CD ROM drives how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers gj Human Interface Devices fe IDE ATA ATAPI controllers ae Keyboards Hardware Profiles Mice and other pointing d amp vices Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are S Displ c Hardware profiles provide a way for you to set up and stofe b Modems and different hardware configurations 2 Monitors BB Network adapters Hardware Profiles m H PCMCIA adapters Ports COM amp LPT 898 Processors E Smart card readers e Click on the Device Manager button and select your disk drive e Do aright click and select Properties e Select the Policies tab 191 20823ASG Properties olicies Volumes Driver Details Write caching and Safe Removal This setting enables write caching to improve disk performance but a power outage or equipment failure might result in data loss or corruption Verify the Enable write caching on the disk is checked If not please click on it to check it Close the hard disk properties by clicking on the OK button
3. On the AC DC power adapter a green LED should be lit if the plug is connected to a mains power outlet 115 230VAC Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 9 7 SWISS TIMING 3 SOFTWARE 3 1 Computer The Scan O Vision STAR camera works with a computer laptop or desktop with the following minimum specifications Screen resolution Minimum 1280x1024 1920x1200 recommended RAM memory Minimum 1GB for one camera 2GB recommended CPU Processor compatible with Intel Pentium M Celeron or AMD processors minimum 1 5GHz Hard disk Minimum 40GB Extension slots Recommended 1 x PCI desktop or 1 x PCMCIA laptop for 2 network Network 2 separate networks e 1 Gigabit Ethernet port for camera use only e Common 10 100 Ethernet port or better for connection to DH and judging computers optional IP over Firewire can also be used if two computers have IEEE1394 connections Operating system Windows XP Home or Professional edition recommended Windows VISTA Windows 7 Data storage DVD writer recommended Various e CD ROM reader for software installation e RS232 serial port recommended a PCI card or PCMCIA can be added for example for a laptop the card NETGEAR Gigabit PC Card GA511 3 2 Screen saver Please deactivate any screen savers while the system Scan O Vision STAR is in use If the computer enters the screen saver sleep or hibernation mode while the software is running the connection to the camer
4. If you have several hard disks repeat the latest points for every hard disk Close the Device manager System Properties and Control Panel window 3 6 Use of the Scan O Vision software Please refer to the software user s manual 3434 501 for the description and the use of the main software 3 7 Samples images Some sample images races are available on the Data Samples sub directory of the main directory of the software normally C OSV STAR Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 13 7 SWISS TIMING 3 8 Update The software updates are available as free download on our web site www swisstiming com In some cases the firmware of the camera must also be updated see chapter 3 9 In any case it must be current with the version of the main software if this is not the case a warning message will be displayed when you launch the Scan O Vision application Incompatible hardware software version Page 14 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 3 9 Camera firmware update Be sure the camera is connected to the computer powered on and is running boot sequence finished If the OSV STAR software is running exit it Launch the Be Firmware exe utility tool from the OSV STAR Camera_ firmware sub directory Verify the Erase old configuration values is not checked SELECT SOURCE DIRECTORY GH OSV STAR EC Camera firmware H 2 O5V7 CAMERA MODEL x Fc 05v CAMERA MODEL x H oSv CAMERA M
5. part of the support camera solidly below the camera e On the tripod first to fix the slide permitting the translation then the support permitting the three way rotation If required move the tripod so that the translation movement can be made perpendicularly horizontally to the finish line e Fix the camera on the support quick lock Thereafter to remove the camera it is sufficient to disassemble this quick lock while using the handle and the security button For more of details please refer to the manual for the support 2 3 Choice of the lens The choice of the lens is very important only the lens with a NIKON bayonet can be used The NIKON AF lenses are recommended compatibility with option of motorization New lenses have no more aperture ring and focus is controlled electrically instead of mechanically in addition to the manual focus ring these lenses can only be used on STAR models 220 and 2020 Please check with a Swiss Timing representative before purchasing a Nikon compatible lens as several models are not compatible with the STAR s highest resolutions Swiss Timing can also provide you the lens corresponding exactly to your camera model 3434 926 3434 936 3434 724 3434 734 3434 722 STAR STAR STAR 220 20 20 110 Lens ltem no and description Zoom lens 24 70mm f 2 8 4 MOT MOT MOT and MOT Nikon mount MAN MAN x B MOT MOT 9051 6256 Zoom lens 70 300mm f 4 5 6 MOT Ex MOT me Nikon mount MAN MAN Zoom lens 24 70
6. 0 C Electronic inclinometer instead of bubble level Lenses Nikon AF Resolution 2048 pixels Acquisition speed 100 to 2000l s Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 19 7 SWISS TIMING 6 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION 6 1 Storage Ideally the Scan O Vision STAR camera should be stored in its transporting case in a place which is not too humid and where the temperature is around 20 C If the Scan O Vision STAR camera remains unused for a long period of time it is recommended to connect it to the power supply for about 9 hours every 6 months in order to recharge the optional internal battery The Scan O Vision S7AR camera must always be stored with its internal battery fully recharged 6 2 Maintenance Never touch the lens glass of the lenses or camera with your fingers After use please always replace the protection caps It is recommended to clean the glass of the lenses and camera regularly with a photographic link free cloth 6 3 Camera reset If the camera connection Ethernet cannot be established between the computer and the camera e Exit the OSV STAR software e With a small and thin object pencil press the RESET button at the rear of the camera see point 28 of chapter 1 1 3 the camera will switch off and on again the synchronisation is lost e After the camera boots about 80s restart the OSV STAR software To switch off the camera follow the procedure in chapter 2 8 Page 20 3434 505 02 Version
7. 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 7 APPENDIX 7 1 Abbreviations and symbols Abbreviations Symbols 7 2 Index of tables and figures Index of tables Index of figures 7 3 Version history Modifications since last version 01 01 10 Modifications STAR 220 13 11 12 Modifications camera version 555 chapter 3 9 Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 21 7 SWISS TIMING NOTES Page 22 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 SWISS TIMING LTD P O Box 138 rue de l Envers 1 Phone 41 32 488 36 11 set 2606 Corg mont Switzerland Fax 41 32 488 36 09 A COMPANY OF THE SWATCH GROUP www swisstiming com info swisstiming com
8. 22 Air output with ventilator 23 Connection for WIFI antennas WIFI Option see 2 7 and 4 4 24 Power supply input 25 Ethernet Gigabit connection for computer link see 2 10 26 Serial line see 5 2 27 Connection for GPS antenna GPS Option see 2 7 and 4 1 28 RESET button see 6 3 29 Input for start and finish signals 1 1 4 Bottom view 30 Air entry with filter 31 Fixing screws for air filter 32 Cover for battery access 33 Screw for opening battery cover 34 Descriptive sticker with model and serial number 35 Fixing for photo support UNC 3 8 36 Other fixing points 4 x M6 depth 16mm 1 2 Definitions The camera is typically supplied with a support permitting the setting of its position according to 4 axes here are the definitions used in this manual Rotation in the horizontal plane Rotation in the vertical plane in the axis of the finish line Rotation in the vertical plane perpendicular to the finish line to have the sensor vertical in the plane of the finish line Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 3 7 SWISS TIMING 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 First setup If you have ordered the optional internal battery 3434 980 you have to mount it in the camera before the first use 1 With the delivered tool remove the screw that block the battery cover point 33 of chapter 1 1 4 and open battery cover 2 Inside the camera find the cable with the connector corresponding
9. 88 36 09 A COMPANY OF THE SWATCH GROUP www swisstiming com info swisstiming com OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Scan O Vision STAR the most advanced electronic photofinish system in sport With its advanced patented technology the Scan O Vision family is the only photofinish system that lets you align the camera very easily on any finish line using a video image This manual explains the general principles of the Scan O Vision STAR its installation its working and its connections The use of the software is described in the manual 3434 501 Currently the Scan O Vision STAR family includes the following models STAR 100 STAR NO STAR 210 STAR 220 STAR 1000 STAR 1010 STAR 2000 STAR 2010 STAR 2020 Black and white camera without matrix alignment standard Colour camera without matrix alignment compact Colour camera without matrix alignment with remote control of the focus and aperture of the lens compact Compact colour camera without matrix alignment with remote control of the focus and aperture of the lens for new lenses for new lenses with electric command of the focus Colour camera with matrix alignment standard Colour camera with matrix alignment compact Colour camera with matrix alignment and remote control of the focus and aperture of the lens standard Colour camera with matrix alignment and remote control of the foc
10. Loading of the internal e E 8 2 19 MOOCA SR m 9 3 SOFIWARE E 10 I S e o E 10 32 6 CIC D S c E 10 S Wen E ING la AU OM METRE 10 3 4 Network card configuration nennen nennen nennen nnns 11 39 Improve eegene 13 3 6 Use ofthe EE EEN EEN EE 13 SEE ane Ee ORT ee eines 13 55 2800 14 3 9 Camera firmware update nennen enne nnne nnne 15 28002010 e E 17 4 1 Menal DANG am 17 SWISS TIMING LTD P O Box 138 rue de l Envers 1 Phone 41 32 488 36 11 et 2606 Corg mont Switzerland Fax 41 32 488 36 09 A COMPANY OF THE SWATCH GROUP www swisstiming com info swisstiming com 7 SWISS TIMING GE EE 17 43 OPIO libre COMMCCHON NEE 17 MERI E 17 45 Wo rkngonextemnal Dallol y escerai EEEE A EEEE aSpa 17 5 EES 18 5 1 POWER SUDDIV c 18 SM GOMO CIONS ee Re ee ee ee ae 18 5 3 Eller ere Tee 19 6 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION 22 22 224 200 2000000n0nnnun nun nun nnunnnnnnnnnnunnnun nun 20 oA clem 20 62 Mantenan O E Tm 20 DS GAME ES E 20 7 APPENDIN riian E E tete teen 21 7 1 Abbreviations and symbols ss 21 7 2 index OF TADICS and We een 21 Lo Vo uf E te MERE 21 SWISS TIMING LTD P O Box 138 rue de l Envers 1 Phone 41 32 488 36 11 ce 2606 Corg mont Switzerland Fax 41 32 4
11. ODEL x CH OSV7 CAMERA MODEL x 02 OSv CAMERA MODEL x DE Press Update the OGN Camera button to connect your OSV7 camera After a few seconds the software prompts you to select the archive directory you want to install select the C OSV STAR Camera_firmware directory and then the sub directory with the latest version of firmware for your camera model If the number 555 is present on or near the descriptive sticker see location on 34 733 SN 281302 lade in Franc e 5 gt N Os un lt ltem 34 chapter 1 1 4 you should use firmware OSV STAR CAMERA MODEL v in other case use firmware OSV7 CAMERA MODEL x10 amp x20 v If you chose a firmware which isn t for your camera model software will inform you upgrade will not be done and you will have to chose another firmware Validate by clicking on the OK button the upgrade starts Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 15 7 SWISS TIMING Update the OSV7 Camera Update the OSV7 Camera OSV 7 CAMERA 0SV7 CAMERA Please wait gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Update gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt The blue process bar must reach 10096 then after about 20 seconds the message Please restart OSV STAH camera and exit this software is displayed in the bottom of the window Update the OSV7 Camera OSV7 CAMERA OS STAR Camera_firmwareSOSV _CAMERA_MODEL_x10
12. SWISS TIMING IIII 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 Edition November 2012 Caution and safety precautions Never use any other charger than the supplied or a type approved by Swiss Timing This could destroy the battery cause damage to unit and possible cause personal injury due to fire or and electrical shock Never bypass a power cord ground lead by breaking off the ground pin or by using inappropriate extension cords or adapters Never plug a power cord into the AC power source until you have made sure that all installation cabling and power levels are proper and that the applicable procedures in this manual have been followed Protect the equipment against splashing rain and excessive sun rays Never use the device if it is damaged or insecure Verify the selection of the power distribution Verify that the voltage quoted on the rating plate is the same as your voltage Connect the appliance only to power sockets with protective earth The use of incorrect connection voids warranty This program may be modified at any time without prior notification Do not open the case there is nothing that needs servicing inside it Nevertheless if the case must be opened you must call for some qualified personnel The power supply cable must be disconnected before opening the case During the transport of all Swiss Timing equipment delivered with a reusable carry case the said case should be used at all times This is
13. _v_1 9 0 9 E Erase old configuration values Please restart OSY STAR and exit this software You can now exit the Firmware exe utility tools by clicking on the x icon You have to unplug the power connector of the camera wait some seconds and plug it again to restart the camera Once the camera has finished rebooting you can start the OSV7 software Page 16 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 4 OPTIONS 4 1 Internal battery A battery option 3434 980 can be installed inside the camera This battery allows the camera to continue to work up to one hour in case of power failure so it is a good way to use with a laptop without need of UPS Please refer to chapter 2 1 to mount this battery in the camera When the camera is working on his internal battery and the battery is low a bip sound is emitted by the camera and the OSV7 exe software when the battery is very low the camera is automatically switched off 4 2 GPS The GPS receiver option Global Positioning System allows a very precise synchronization of the ocan O Vision STAR with the UTC time Universal Time Coordinated or GMT This is especially useful for remote timing positions intermediates start times etc unable to be connected directly e g start time passed by radio or file transmission In fact if the other timing devices are also synchronized by GPS the results will be just as precise as if only one Scan O Vision STAR had do
14. a could be lost The connection is automatically re established when exiting these modes but if you were in acquisition mode or setting mode the software is automatically redirected to the race mode 3 3 Software installation Before the first use of the Scan O Vision STAR system the software must be copied to the computers hard disk Insert the provided CD ROM in the computers reader the installation software must run automatically after a moment if not please run the Setup exe software from the CD ROM It is recommended to use the Typical installation The main software is started by double clicking on the BA shortcut created on your desktop or by double clicking on the OSV7 EXE file in the main folder of the installation C OSV STAR If errors occur when launching the OSV STAR software please refer to the ReadMe txt file Page 10 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera contained in the C OSV STAR directory it is possible that your computer require the installation of some additional libraries To uninstall or modify the OSV STAR software installation run again the Setup exe software contained on the CD ROM 3 4 Network card configuration a Protocol amp address The network card to which the camera is connected must be configured Press the windows button Start Settings then Control panel Double click on Network Connections Right click on the line corresponding to the networ
15. a to the external battery Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 17 7 SWISS TIMING 5 PROPERTIES 5 1 Power supply Camera input 11 24VDC 4A max AC adapter provided 100 240VAC 50 60Hz 1 5A max 5 2 Connections POWER Input for power or external battery metal Tuchel 4pM 1 11V to 24V DC 2 GND 3 GND 4 11V to 24V DC Consumption maximum 4A START FINISH Input for timing metal Tuchel 6pF FINISH 12V sep START 12V sep o c READY QVO START FINISH READY 4 12V sep M ns With 3434 620 provided cable Start Input impulsion with READY Tuchel 4pF 1 READY 2 START 12V sep 3 START 4 READY 12V sep Finish Input impulsion red and black Banana Red Banana FINISH 12V sep Black Banana FINISH RS232 input output RS232 with RTS CTS Sub D 9pM 1 DCD 12 5 2 RX 6 DCR E 3 X T RTS ees 4 DTR 8 CTS 6 5 GND 9 HI SERIAL ETHERNET Ethernet link RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet connection to computer GPS GPS SMB antenna option Connector for GPS 5V antenna option Page 18 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 5 3 Technical characteristics Dimensions L x W x H 359 x 183 x 210mm with handle Weight COTES battery battery Working temperature 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C Protection IP43 Timing accuracy 1ppm Autonomy of internal battery option about 60 minutes at 2
16. eneral You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically IP address 192 168 0 100 Subnet mask Defaut gateway Ce Use the following DNS server addresses Altemate DNS server b 3 21 Advanced e Click on the Ok button of this window and then on the Ok button of the previous Connection Properties window e The system may ask you to restart the computer at this point b Speed To ensure a constant data transfer it is highly recommended to fix the transmission speed between the camera and the computer to 1Gb Press the windows button Start Settings then Control panel Double click on System Click on the Hardware tab and then on the Device Manager button Right click on the network adapter where the camera is connected and select RINT Properties i E E EN 41nixi NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit E ES ax File Action View Help g DN RA General Advanced Driver Details Resources Power Management a The following properties are available for this network adapter Click Acronis Devices the property you want to change on the left and then select its value HAA Batteries on the right S i Bluetooth Computer Property Hs Disk drives Display adapters 802 10 VLAN ID
17. he camera always set the minimum aperture biggest number possible and only change it with the software remote control the ring does not move STAR 2 10 Press the clutch button point 14 of chapter 1 1 1 during the mounting of the lens Never touch the glass of the camera or lenses with your fingers If a hood is delivered with the lens you should always use it 2 6 Removing the lens Before the dismounting the camera it is necessary to remove the lens To do this hold the lens in the left hand with a finger of your right hand push on the unlocking latch 1 see point 12 of chapter 1 1 1 and turn the lens clockwise 2 until it is free about 1 6 turn With STAR 220 and STAR 2020 cameras a plastic tool is delivered to help the push on the unlocking latch when big lenses are used STAR 2 10 Press the clutch button point 14 of chapter 1 1 1 during the removal of the lens If the clutch button can not be fully pressed do not force it is generally sufficient to give one or two command of focus in the software OSV STAR camera setting mode to unblock the mechanism In order to protect the camera and the lens please immediately put back the protective caps of the camera and the lens Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 7 7 SWISS TIMING 2 Wiring the installation Connect the delivered Start Finish cable 3434 620 at the rear of the camera on the START FINISH connector 29 Connect the start transducer on
18. imperative to limit the damage such as shocks or vibration that can be caused to the units during transport The same cases should also be used when returning equipment to Swiss Timing for repair Swiss Timing reserves the right to refuse all guarantees if this condition is not fulfilled Ifthe installation includes a horn be sure to maintain a sufficient security distance from the public Documentation Updates Swiss Timing Ltd reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this documentation at any time without prior notice Furthermore Swiss Timing Ltd reserves the right to revise this documentation in its content at any time and without any obligation to notify any person or organization of such revision Disclaimer The information provided in this documentation has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable accurate and current However Swiss Timing Ltd makes no representation or warranty express or implied with respect but not limited to the completeness accuracy correctness and actuality of the content of this documentation Swiss Timing Ltd specifically disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability quality and or fitness for any particular purpose Swiss Timing Ltd shall not be liable for errors contained in this documentation or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the supply performance or use of this documentation Environment This symbol indicates that this pr
19. k card on which the Scan O Vision STAR camera is connected and choose Properties Deactivate all services except Client for Microsoft Networks and Internet Protocol TCP IP L Local Area Connection 3 Properties m Local Area Connection 3 Properties BIS Version 2 0 General Authentication Advanced Connect using Connect using Hi NETGEAR GA511 Gigabit Cardbus A ES NETGEAR GAS Gigabit Cardbus A Configure This connection uses the following items This connection uses the following items esi CT 3 NWLink IPX SPX NetBIOS Compatible Transport Pratl al SF AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x v2 2 1 0 CR O 005 Packet Scheduler T Install Uninstall Properties Install Uninsta Properties Description Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default network wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks L Show icon in notification area when connected Show icon in notification area when connected Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Notify me when this connection has limited or no connectivity Highlight nternet Protocol TCP IP then to click on the Properties button Click on Use the following IP address and enter data as in the picture below 3434 505 02 Page 11 4 7 SWISS TIMING Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties G
20. mm f 2 8 4 Zoom lens 70 300mm f 4 5 6 Zoom lens 170 500mm f 5 6 3 The choice of the correct focal distance is important to frame the finish line correctly The OSVFOCAL XLS file on the CD ROM or in the application directory will calculate the focal distance required based on inputted values Please check all values carefully Microsoft EXCEL software not included is required to use this file Replaced by 3434 936 3434 723 3434 732 3434 733 STAR STAR STAR 210 1010 2010 Lens control MAN Manual MOT EFF Not compatible S SCAN O VISION Aperture D Aperture en E Oo Aperture HE n O Si O l O l O l O l O l O l E E O E E O l To have top quality pictures we recommend to use lenses with a very big aperture small number of diaphragm especially in conditions of weak light Version 2 0 3434 505 02 Page 5 4 7 SWISS TIMING 2 4 Lens The lens is composed of different parts the interesting parts are 8 gt Bes wn Q A Aperture ring To set the lens aperture or opening The higher the number is darker the image will be but the sharpness between near and far objects will be improved The smaller the number is lighter the image will be but the sharpness between near and far object will decrease On new lenses this ring do not exists any more so the lens remote control is manda
21. mputer and then remove the power cable When you power off the camera the synchronization is lost With the optional internal battery if the power is removed while the software is running the internal battery will automatically keep the camera on until the reserve power is depleted or you exit the OSV STAR software in this case a question is asked if one wants or no to switch off the camera from the software 2 9 Loading of the internal battery As soon as the camera is powered on green LED lit the optional internal battery starts charging if necessary It takes up to 9 hours to completely charge the internal battery Page 8 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 2 10 Indicators On the rear panel different LEDs indicate the state of the camera State of LED Status Camera switched off Camera switched on in phase ofinitialization Camera switched on and ready perfecily vertical sensor Camera switched on non vertical sensor Seen from rear the right side of the camera is too high Camera switched on non vertical sensor Seen from rear the left side of the camera is too high Yt Indicates that the LED blinks The faster the LED blinks the closer the sensor is to vertical ETHERNET In the connector the left LED indicates No connection Connection at 100Mbps Connection at 1Gbps normal state of use The right LED blinks when there is a transmission of data in progress
22. ne the time measuring entirely The GPS option contains the GPS receiver installed in the Scan O Vision STAR and a water resistant antenna with magnetic fixation and 5 metres of cable Remark e Normally in order to obtain a good GPS signal reception the antenna must be installed outside of the building Other antenna models are available on the market in order for them to be compatible with the ocan O Vision S7AR they must have a SMB connector and must support a 5V power supply 4 3 Optic fibre connection If the distance between the camera and the computer is more than 90 metres a network link by optic fibre is necessary In this case two converters copper cable optic fibre must be installed one close to the computer and the other close to the camera According to the type of converter and optic fibre distances of more than 500m are possible These converters and optic fibre cable can be bought in specialised shops or can be specially ordered from Swiss Timing 4 4 WiFi With this option the camera can transmit the image wirelessly to a suitable computer For this the Ethernet cable must not be connected and the two WiFi antennas must be screwed on the rear on the camera see point 23 of chapter 1 1 3 4 Working on external battery The camera can work with a 12V DC battery a car battery for example instead the AC DC power adapter delivered In this case please use the optional cable 3330 618 to connect the camer
23. oduct should not be disposed with household waste It has to be returned to a local authorized collection system By following this procedure you will contribute to the protection of the environment and human health The recycling of the materials will help to emm Conserve natural resources Copyright Swiss Timing Ltd All rights reserved This documentation may not as a whole or in part be copied translated reproduced transmitted or reduced and or stored to any electronic medium or machine readable form without the prior written consent of Swiss Timing Ltd 7 SWISS TIMING OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 2242242202200200200000n Rn nun nann ann nn nun nnnn nun nun un nun nun nun un nun nun ann ann nun nn nnnn nun nn un 1 1 1 FESS Stele OL INES cif TT an 2 1 1 1 Beie 2 1 1 2 POT CW 2 1 1 3 FAS A AGS ergo cts ects ise een 3 1 1 4 BOHO VNC RETE ee 3 1 2 tu e RE TU ommo 3 2 INSEALLATION esse ee een 4 2 1 miti Y 4 ec IS UE TION Ol TS Camera iud ue AIEO Ma UM ME 4 2 3 Choice of the lens 00 0 eccccsseeeceeeeeteeseeteeeeeceseeeteuseetseseeeneeeeteneeetsugeeeeegesenegeeetsneeetseness 5 2r e M 6 AS ING le e Rm 7 25 REMOVING Me IONS TT 7 2 2 elek IMG nstalalio EE 8 2 8 Power on and power oft 8 2 9
24. the TUCHEL Start plug of this cable and the finish cell on the FINISH bananas of this cable If you want to do manual recording of images it is recommended to connect a pushbutton option 2872 003 on the FINISH bananas Connect the network cable Ethernet Gigabit 9051 1315 between the ETHERNET connector on the camera 25 and the computer If the GPS option is present and will be used connect the antenna on the GPS connector on the back of the camera see also point 27 of chapter 1 1 3 e Push the plug of the cable until it clicks into place to connect the antenna e Pull the plug of the antenna cable by the front part F to disconnect the antenna Connect the provided AC DC power adapter to mains power and the POWER connector on the camera 24 The camera will automatically start up see chapter 2 8 An external battery 12VDC can be used instead the AC DC power adaptor when no mains power is available at the site of the camera option battery cable 3330 618 2 8 Power on and power off When the power cable is plugged the camera starts itself The green LED on the rear face should be lit The green LED of the AC DC adaptor should also be lit At power on the camera initializes itself during about 80 seconds then at least one of the two yellow LED vertical indicators blinks the camera can now be aligned and is ready for use To power off the camera it is necessary to first exit the Scan O Vision STAR software on the co
25. to the battery pack and pull it gently a little bit out of the camera 3 Enter the battery pack in the location with the wires on the external 4 Connect the connectors together and then insert totally the battery 5 Close the battery cover and block it with the screw removed on point 1 using the delivered tool Remarks e The battery is delivered uncharged e Use only the delivered battery Use of other kind of battery can seriously damage the camera due to the charger type in this case the camera guarantee will be loosed 2 2 Installation of the camera The inclination of the camera is important for the ease of judgment In general a vertical inclination of 8 to 10 is used for the rowing and the canoeing and of 10 to 20 in relation to the middle of the finish line for the cycling the horse racings and of greyhound For athletics an angle of 25 to 30 is recommended in relation to the farthest lane in order to prevent the competitors in the foreground masking another e Centre the tripod on the extension of the finish line If it is equipped with a spirit level align the bubble precisely in the middle of the reference mark Then slowly tighten all screws checking bubble does not move For a better stability soread the legs as far apart as possible and do not raise the central extension tube y Page 4 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera e Fix the upper
26. tory idi di ring To choose the focal length of the lens This ring does not exist on fixed focal lenses M ring To adjust the sharpness or focus Must be set in relation to the distance between the lens and the ee of the track the final setting must be done when viewing the image on the computer OSV STAR ood e in setting mode RE sun and rain e Aperture lock In the locked position the aperture cannot be adjusted manually For camera with lens remote control set the aperture ring A to the highest number and move the aperture lock E to stop the aperture ring turning For camera without lens remote control verify the aperture ring A can be manually turned if not move the aperture lock E STAR 2 To be able to control the focus by software the lens must be on the AF mode this is done differently according to the lens small switch or focus ring sliding If the focus is manually changed on the lens in AF mode the mode must be set on M and then again on AF in order to allow software focus remote control Page 6 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 2 5 Lens mounting After removing the protective caps of the camera and the lens to insert the lens in the Nikon mount to put the dot of colour of the lens in front of the dot of the ring 1 and to turn the lens counter clockwise until you hear the click of the lock about 1 6 turn 2 STAR 20x0 Before fixing the lens on t
27. us and aperture of the lens compact Compact colour camera with matrix alignment and remote control of the focus and aperture of the lens for new lenses for new lenses with electric command of the focus This manual applies to all compact models the following icons are used to indicate differences between models _STARFOO STAR 2 10 STAR 20x0 STAR Z Version 2 0 This paragraph or chapter doesn t apply for the Scan O Vision S7AR JOO nor STAR WO This paragraph or chapter applies solely for the Scan O Vision STAR 210 and STAR 2070 This paragraph or chapter applies for all camera with lens remote control Scan O Vision STAR 2 0 STAR 220 STAR 2000 STAR 2010 and STAR 2020 This paragraph or chapter applies only for camera Scan O Vision STAR 220 and STAR 2020 3434 505 02 Page 1 7 SWISS TIMING 1 1 Presentation of the camera 1 1 1 Top view 1 Handle to carry the camera 2 Initial alignment sight 3 Axis of alignment 1 1 2 Front view 10 Fixing for lens protection 11 Reference mark hole for lens mounting 12 Latch for unlocking the lens 13 Nikon mount for lens fixing with protective cap STAR 2 10 14 Clutch button of the remote control lens Page 2 3434 505 02 Version 2 0 OSV STAR Scan O Vision STAR camera 1 1 3 Rear face 20 Yellow LED indicators for vertical status see 2 10 21 Green LED indicator of working status lit when the camera is in operation
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