GENERAL USER`S MANUAL
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1. 7 SMSS TIMING POWER IME d GENERAL USER S MANUAL 3462 501 02 TIM022 Version 1 0 SWISS TIMING LTD P O Box 138 Rue de l Envers 1 e CH 2606 Corg mont Switzerland Phone 4 41 32 488 36 11 e Fax 41 32 488 36 09 e mail info swisstiming com e Web http Awww swisstiming com e E E A COMPANY OF SWATCH GROUP OH i 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 2 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 4 4 1 4 2 5 5 1 5 2 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 Please refer to the last pages of this manual a description of the different for Index INTRODUCTION cccceeeesscesesseeeeeees 6 Safety Recommendations sssssseees 6 RE CN 6 System peripherals sscscssessesseeees 7 Keyboard Use of the keyS ssssssssssscrssees 7 Switching the device ON 7 Switching the device Off 7 Navigating through the menus sees 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 7 GENERAL FUNCTIONS seen D Type E 7 SYNCHONISATION ssscsssesseseseseeereeseeseseeteees 8 dr ll ME 8 Resolution and ROUNGING ssssssssseseee 8 Scoreboard and PC Output sssssscsssssseees 8 Walt H Controlling the Memory seseererseen 9 GONMECHONS ainnumcimnsnantncunntnencine 9 TIMEKEEPING E 9 B fore th E 9 POR CACI CT H OTHER FUNCTIONS ccecssseeeeeeeeeees 10 Paper Replacement sssscssssssssseseees 10 Battery Replacement 10 Loading NEW version cessesssscsseceseeereeees 10 TROUB2. Off selection and press the key 2 Technical Specification Data storage even when switched off the A2WER IMETT saves all data For this it uses a capacitor mounted on the main circuit board This guarantees that no information is lost when changing the main batteries Memory the A2WERTMETT depending on the program that is installed allows several hundred times and heats to be stored with a maximum of 2000 results Distribution of information the serial output allows results to be transmitted to a scoreboard or PC either during or after races 3 General Functions Note Some Z2ZWERJIMEII programs not developed by Swiss Timing Ltd may use different menus 3 1 Type of contacts A contact is defined by the change of state of an electric switch Take the case of a simple push button to explain this concept To record an arrival signal press the button then release it Depending on the type of push button we have the two following possibilities Normally closed NC esch Normally open NO LI Press Release Lo i sr Normally Open E Normally Closed lt is a fundamental feature of the device that the type of contact must be correctly interpreted in other words will the timing pulse be recorded when the signal changes from 0 to 1 or from 1 to 0 With regard to above diagram it is easy to understand that if we configure the contacts incorrectly we will falsify the results by several tenths of a
3. connection cable between the L2WERIMETT ang the PC is connected and that the transmission protocol parameters are correctly selected 9600 Bauds 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity and that the correct COM port is selected e There is no display check the batteries are installed and that the polarity is correct then press and hold the ENTER l l l l button until the end of the operation during this START time press the MEUA button briefly e The external start and stop channels are not working check on the display that they armed Test each input by creating a short circuit with a metallic object key or nail e Menu access and operation impossible press the RESET located on the bottom of the device just by the START identification with the tip of a pen Note this will erase all results in the memory and the setup process will need to be repeated However the date and time are not modified The A2WERIMETT will display the boot program version operating system of _ the POWERJIMEII If the problems continue please contact your nearest service centre 16 7 Accessories and options The following accessories are available for the POWERTIMETT this list is not exhaustive C1 3361 603 Connection cable C2 3361 628 Dual output adaptor for SCB amp PC C3 3361 626 SCB adaptor C4 3361 627 Adaptor for 2x SCB C5 3361 605 Start amp Stop connection cable F1 3361 608 Extension box 1xStart 4x Stop or 33
4. EQWERTIMETL allows the distribution of timing data on two separate lines the scoreboard output and the PC output The scoreboard output uses an RS422 protocol and the PC output uses an RS232 protocol How toc The scoreboard output is defined by the data protocol used and the desired scoreboard format Depending on the application different protocols will be used which allow the E2WERTMETT to control scoreboards of different types refer to specific program manuals for further details The menu Settings Scoreboard allows the selection of the type of scoreboard as well as the manner in which the data will be displayed on the scoreboard How to select the type of Scoreboard ENTER ENTER ENTER Settings Scoreboard Type ENTER Choose the type of scoreboard As examples consider the Holler me protocol scoreboard or the Multi line protocol which enables the use of up to 8 lines of scoreboard at the same time for example the Calypso or UNT7 ENTER ENTER ENTER 8 Settings Scoreboard Type Multiline ES em number of lines Where the number of lines is a value between 1 and 8 corresponding to the number of scoreboard lines that are connected together The resolution of the scoreboard specifies which information will be transmitted For example consider a six digit scoreboard If you are timing a track athletics event the scoreboard should display minutes seconds tenths and hundredths mm ss th For the
5. when the inputs are disarmed are still stored in the memory stack The operator can see these times and select them by using the modification menu accessed by the correction key How to set an arming time ENTER ENTER ENTER E Contacts Arming XX Where xx is the arming time in seconds in the range from 0 to 99 3 4 Resolution and Rounding The rules of the different sporting federations stipulate a timing resolution and method of rounding that can vary substantially Several examples Type of race Resolution Rounding Type 1 100 Athletics 100m 1 100 rounding IAAF Athletics 20 Km walk 1 10 rounding IAAF The Z2WE JIMEII can be used for each method of calculating a result by offering a resolution from 1 1000 of a second up to a whole second and the following rounding methods e truncated the fractional part is simply ignored e rounded if the fractional part is equal or superior to 0 5 the whole part is increased by one e rounded IAAF if the fractional part is more than 0 0 the whole part is increased by one For example for a time measured to one thousandth of 12 128 with a precision of one tenth we will have e truncated 12 1 e rounded 12 1 e rounded IAAF 12 2 How toc Settings onfigure the resolution E E Resolution ENTE Choose required resolution onfigure the rounding mode Settings ES Roundin ES Choose required rounding Ee 3 5 Scoreboard and PC output The
6. 61 609 Extension box 1x Start 8x Stop P2 3361 610 PC adaptor RJ 6p Sub D 9pF S1 2872 003 Pushbutton with 3m coiled cable 3361 611 Swimming harness 1x Start 8x Stop 9051 6042 Printer paper 1 roll 9051 6042PK Printer paper 20 rolls 3449 961 GEMINI 6 digits display using 7 segment amber LED digits 24cm or 3449 991 GEMINI 9 digits display using 9 segment amber LED digits 24cm 3456 901 Marathon clock single sided display using 8 segment amber LED digits 16cm See photo below Or 3456 902 Marathon clock double sided display using 7 segment amber LED digits 16cm 3399 911 StartTime Ill acoustic start system 230V See photo below D 247 8 Cabling diagram F1 Note To connect one of the extension boxes you have to open the battery compartment cover Computer connection PC Scoreboard and computer connection SCH SCB Scoreboard connection Connection of 2 scoreboards SCB e 18 9 Technical Characteristics Display LCD 4 lines of 16 alphanumeric characters Keyboard 10 numeric keys 8 function keys Acoustic signal 1 kHz Printer 24 alphanumeric characters per line Thermal paper width 58 mm lt 29 mm Time base thermally compensated Switched off 1 ppm at 20 C 10 ppm between 20 C and 40 C Turned on 1 ppm between 10 C to 50 C Resolution 1 sec to 1 1000 s Memory capacity maximum 2000 competitors External start mono jack socket 3 5 mm Externa
7. LESHOOTING 2 scceeeseeees 11 ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONG 11 CABLING DIAGRAM seen 11 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICG 12 DESCRIPTION sisssiciscriniewetcnsnnsinesancwvscwanaes 12 PoOwEeRTIMETT components 1 Introduction The EQWERJIMETT is a hand held battery powered timing device The four line display and 18 key keyboard make it very user friendly Five plugs allow the device to be connected to various peripherals The EQWERTIMETT reflects all the know how and experience of Swiss Timing Ltd official timekeeper at more than 25 Olympic Games Benefiting from the latest innovations in micro electronic the device more than meets the wishes of every user The LQWERTIMETT is absolutely a futuristic device whilst remaining very easy to use New timekeeping programs developed to meet divers sporting disciplines may all be loaded from a personal computer The EQWERTIMETT provides a practical solution for all disciplines requiring the measurement of time including the time of day the duration of a race lap time match time or speed The LQWERTMETT i characterised by its ease of use its high precision its compact size and low power consumption making it suitable for every timekeeper from amateurs to professionals having already been used at the Olympic Games 1 1 Safety Recommendations To avoid all risk of electrocution or damage to the device never connect an external power supply direct
8. ct can be used for example start gates start transducer photocells contact strips etc For initial familiarisation with the device or where high NEL precision timing is not absolutely essential the MEUM button allows direct entry of start and arrival impulses directly from the keyboard Keyboard Use of the keys Paper Advance key START STOP key switches on the device and allows manual recording of starts and finishes Correction key this replaces the timekeepers pencil and allows the modification of times Any correction is printed change of competitor number erasing a time manual entry of a time ON OFF key renders active inactive arming the external channel shown by the cursor gt Cursor keys allow movement through the menus ESC ESC key cancels a modification or exits a menu 1 5 Switching the device on ENTER Press and hold down the mm button until the end of the START operation during this time press the MELE button briefly 1 6 Switching the device off ressing then go to the 1 7 Navigating through the menus The actual selection is shown on the screen by means of the character gt Use the cursor keys and to make a selection and the key to confirm If a menu choice is no longer shown on the screen the vertical arrows ob or wei on the top or bottom of the screen indicate that the screen display may be scrolled by the cursor keys Return to the main menu b
9. et for external power supply 21 Socket for connection to PC and scoreboard 22 Socket for extension of input channels 23 Cable route 24 POWERTIMETT serial number 20 16 17 4 5 6 7 8 9 20 24 21 22 23 921
10. ether e Connect all the start sockets together remembering to respect the polarity red plugs connected together black plugs connected together e Program each device as detailed above e Give an external start impulse 3 3 Arming Arming time is a concept that increases the reliability of a timing service whilst simplifying the task of the operator Understanding the concept of arming time and using it correctly is an important feature of high quality timekeeping To help understand this concept here is an example Take a 1500m where the finish times are recorded by a photocell The race is about to start the finish channel should be disarmed An official walks in front of the cells and the athletes are on their first lap none of the times are recorded On the last lap the finish channel is armed and all times are recorded When the last athlete has passed disarm the channel again The result can now be printed The EQWERTIMETT allows operation in manual arming mode this means that the operator must press the OFF ON key before the times can be recorded or in automatic arming mode where the time will automatically be recorded after a pre determined arming delay of x seconds In the first case enter 0 as the arming time alternatively the number of seconds before automatic rearming If you enter 10 the POWERTIMETT arms the arrival channel 10 seconds after the start impulse is received Note that all events occurring
11. keeper hopes for a trouble free event However in reality it may be necessary to modify some of the data that has been automatically recorded by the device For example someone other than an athlete may pass through the finish line photocells A bib number may be read incorrectly Many other unpredictable situations can arise without warning In these cases the ZZWERJIMEII has a menu that enables the operator to modify the registered data so that the final results are correct Note that all data modifications or manually entered start or finish times are indicated on the printer with an asterisk Use the IE key to enter the modification mode Normally it is possible to modify or insert a start time modify or insert a finish time exchange times or recover in the memory stack an information that was not considerated as useful The LQWERJIMETT stores in a special memory the stack all information that is not immediately required to produce a result For example a finish time when the arrival channel is not armed or a start time before the race has started Note that access to this special memory stack is only possible if the data has been memorised 244 2 4 Timekeeping 4 1 Before the Race Before the races it is necessary to check the basic set up information The date and time The type of contacts being used The timing resolution The presentation of information on the scoreboard The printer
12. l Stop mono jack socket 3 5 mm Extension of external sockets 10 pole RJ socket Serial for PC and scoreboard 6 pole RJ socket PIR 12 Sub D 9p pin 2 pin 5 PC TxD out pin 6 pin 3 s22 ROT 9600 Bauds 8 data bit 1 stop bit no parity Internal power 4 alkaline batteries 1 5 V 1500 mAh type AA LR6 UM3 Operating time Without serial output gt 30 hours and 2000 printed lines at 20 C With running time on PC and Scoreboard gt 12 hours and 2000 printed lines at 20 C External power power jack plug 3 5 1 9 mm for 9 V power adaptor Operating temperature 10 C to 50 C Weight 500 g with batteries Dimensions 210 mm x 95 mm x 40 mm Note if the device is turned off the 1 1000th of a second is lost 19 Mains adaptor Mains power 230V AC 50 Hz or 115V AC 60 Hz depending on model Output voltage 9V DC 1 2A PowerRTIME T software CD ROM Windows compatible from 2000 up 10 Description These numbers refer to the drawing on the next page 1 Paper compartment cover 2 Paper cutter 3 a d correction menu START 5 JUA manual start stop or switch on A 6 ili arm the start and stop channels 7 BE up cursor 8 Numeric keyboard ENTER a 9 validation 10 escape without modification 11 down cursor 12 paper advance 13 LCD screen 15 Reset 16 External START socket 17 External STOP socket 18 Battery compartment cover 19 Battery compartment 20 Sock
13. ly onto the POWERTIMETT sockets it is only permitted to connect a mains adaptor when it complies with all safety criteria Never use a solvent or aggressive detergent to clean your PowerRTIME T Never pull the paper through the printer in anything other than the direction Protect the B2WERIMETL trom rain and water jets Never open the 2WERIIMETT case due to risk of damaging the internal electronic circuits Only use the printer paper recommended by Swiss Timing Ltd The printer uses rolls of thermal paper 58mm wide and with a maximum diameter of 29mm 1 2 Contents The LQWERJIMETT i delivered in a transport bag with the system software already installed 1 1 3361 620 Transport bag 2 3462 700 POWERJIMELI 3 3462 606 Mini CD with standard system software 4 9051 6042 Rolls of thermal paper 2 units 5 Power adaptor option 3361 618 230V Europe 3361 618 AU 230V Australia 3361 618 GB 230V Great Britain 3361 618 US 115V U S A D 9035 6109 Alkaline batteries 1 5V 1500 mAH type AA LR6 UM3 4 units 7 3361 605 Start amp Stop connection cables 2 units mono jack 3 5mm 2x4mm sockets 8 3361 603 PC connection cable RJ 10p RJ 10p H 3361 610 PC adaptor RJ 6p Sub D 9p F 1 3 System peripherals To carry out a totally automatic timing operation it is necessary to connect a start system and a device to detect arrivals Any device having a volt free normally open or normally closed conta
14. rinter ENTER ENTER ENTER Settings Printer OFF i WER 5 2 Battery Replacement The LQWERTIMETT works with 4 1 5 V alkaline batteries 1500 mAh type AA LR6 UMS It is also possible to use appropriate sized and rated rechargeable cells Note that these cells cannot be recharged by the IME if the mains adaptor is connected even The EQWERTIMETT allows you to change the batteries even when a race is in progress However the start and finish signals will not be registered whilst the actual battery replacement is under way Having replaced the batteries return to the race using the function menus Open the battery compartment cover Remove the four batteries Do not throw these batteries into the dustbin but send them for recycling Insert four new batteries never replace just some of the batteries always four at the same time and note the correct polarity as shown in the base of the battery compartment Close the battery compartment cover The internal Lithium battery must only be changed at a Swiss Timing Ltd service centre DEN 5 3 Loading new version Different programs exist for the P2WERIMETT for example Standard Ski Top 8 You can find these on the Swiss Timing Ltd web site www swisstiming com Here are the step by step instruction of how to load a new version or a new program into your E2WERTIMETL m Connect your ZZWERJIMEII using the delivered cable to an available serial po
15. rt on your computer Be sure that this last is not used by any other running program Note an equivalent USB to Serial Port can also be used O Click on the line Update your P2WERIMETT ihe installer will be loaded and the connection will be done automatically When the connection between the computer and the B2WERTMETL is established a red icon with a L2WERTIMETL is shown L LI The corresponding serial port will be found automatically LI The connection is automatic if an error occurs it means that the connected com port is not available not correctly installed or already used by another PC application LI The installation software will show you the serial port used for the connection and the ZZWERJIMEI version 1 or 2 LI To upload a new program set the radio button to Software the list of available programs is shown Select the desired program to load and then press Download LI At the end of this process the program asks you if you want to save changes just answer YES 245 6 Troubleshooting The LQWERTIMET won t switch on check the battery condition e The display flashes the battery voltage is too low replace the batteries e The printer doesn t work check that there is paper Check that the printer is switched on initialisation menu printer Note that the printer is automatically switched off if the battery voltage is low e The PC connection doesn t work check the
16. second In this case the device will interpret the arrival time as the moment that the judge releases rather than presses the push button How to configure a contact E ENTER ENTER Settings Contact Start Stop ENTER NO NC Where Start Stop is the input you wish to configure and NO NC defines whether the contact will be normally open or normally closed 3 2 Synchronisation Timing signifies precision If you are timing with only one IMELL make sure that the date and time of day are correct If you are timing with several devices it is necessary to synchronise them before the competition starts to ensure that they will all give the same result To do this it is necessary that the Start of the synchronisation is the same on each device Note have you correctly chosen the type of contact normally open or normally closed See 3 1 nchronise cs pm pe Synchro Date DD MM YY ES Day month year all with two characters for example 02 03 98 for the 2 March 1998 01 01 00 for the 17 January 2000 ENTER ENTER Hour HH MM SS hours minutes seconds each time with 2 characters for example 17 30 00 use the 24 hour clock no am pm How tos Settings The LAWERTIMETT wll now be ready and will display start The internal clock will be synchronised when a start signal is START given which can be either by the ERUS key or the external Start socket To synchronise several devices tog
17. switched ON or OFF Erase the results already in the memory from previous races 4 2 For each race e Select the timing mode for example by lane or single finish line Select or edit the event and heat number Arm or disarm the external start and stop channels Edit the bib numbers unless timing in lane mode Make any corrections Print the results Exit the race 2402 5 Other functions 5 1 Paper Replacement Open the paper compartment cover Lift out the remaining part of the existing paper roll and carefully cut the paper leaving a piece of paper several centimetres in length which will help to load the new roll Never try to pull the remaining paper through the print head with any force This will damage the printer Make a diagonal cut at the end of the new paper roll Whilst pressing the paper advance key slide the end of the new roll of paper into the paper guide on the printer Gently push the paper forwards until the advance mechanism grips it Continue pressing the A advance key until the paper is fed right through the printer You may now gently pull about 10 cm of paper through the printer Pass the end of the paper between the main body of the device and the paper compartment cover Close the paper compartment cover Never use the printer when there is no paper as this will damage the printer If it is not possible to replace the paper immediately then switch off the p
18. walk the display will be in hours minutes seconds and tenths h mm ss t However for a marathon the display will be in hours minutes and seconds hh mm ss How to Configure the resolution of the scoreboard output ENTER ENTER ENTER Settings Scoreboard Resolution ENTER Choose the resolution Note that one of the resolution choices is OFF which disconnects the scoreboard output 3 6 Printer The EQWERTIMETT printer is considered a vital tool in the provision of official results All data captured during the event is printed in time of day all relevant data for example the finish time is then processed and the IME prints the effective race time If printing during the event is not essential the printer may be switched off and then reactivated at the end of the race to print the final result How to switch the printer ON and OFF ENTER ENTER ENTER Settings Printer ON or OFF lt 10 3 7 Controlling the memory The LQWERTIMETT Stores in its memory all the information recorded during all the timed competitions This information will remain available until the operator decides that it is no longer required At that point it will be necessary to clear the memory An erase function is available to clear the data in the memory but it should be noted that all the information will be permanently erased How to erase the memory ENTER ENTER ENTER Settings Erase Yes or No 3 8 Corrections Every time
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