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1. disabLED MicroSynce Microsync returns to operational mode HH MM SS lt Down arrow gt In order not to manage the NMEA data output press Xxxxxx NMEA lt Down arrow gt output Enable NMEA If the NMEA data output was not enabled it is possible to enable it output NMEA output Press lt ENT gt to enable it and enabLED MicroSync Microsync returns to operational mode HH MM SS Disable NMEA If the NMEA data output was enabled it is possible to disable it OIE NMEA output Press lt ENT gt to disable it and disabLED MicroSync Microsynce returns to operational mode HH MM SS Set manual mode lt Down arrow gt MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 SL MICRO GATE Pagina 14 di 20 Operation On the display appears If you wish to pass to manual mode press lt ENT gt otherwise press Set manual mode lt Down arrow gt For details see chap 6 Manual mode on p 8 lt Down arrow gt To set the frequency with which the synchronization signal is Setup MS vine generated press lt ENT gt otherwise press the lt Down arrow gt key to ee d A return to timezone setup E Press the lt Up arrow gt key to increase the gap between one impulse Set sync period and the next lt Down arrow gt to reduce it XX XXX2. Sy ae Period After selecting the desired frequency press lt ENT gt to confirm and ha MicroSync Microsync returns to operational mode HH MM SS The configuration parameters may be scrolled in sequence by using either the lt Up arrow gt key or a combination of the two lt Arrow gt keys Parameter Value Description Timezone From 12to 12 Specifies the time zone in relation to Greenwich time Information about the MicroSync DCF77 delay Enable Disable Delays the output signal by 76 ms in relation to UTC 0 NMEA output Enable Disable Enables transmission of NMEA data on the serial port Manual mode Enables non GPS manual mode Sync period 10 min 60 s 30 s Sets the gap with which the synchronization signal is 10 s manual sync generated MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 15 di 20 10 Connections MicroSync has 4 connections 2 banana jack sockets for the synchronization signal an Amphenol socket for direct connection to the REI2 or Pc and a jack socket for recharging 10 1 Banana jacks MicroSync gives a normally open output signal that is brought to the reference level through the COM socket BLACK banana jack at the moment of synchronization The signal is sent on the green banana jack SYNC 10 1 1 The signal in output The output level passes from high to low and is kept low for a
3. 100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 3 di 20 1 Introduction MicroSYNC is the state of the art in synchronizers Inside its compact container is a GPS receiver able to guarantee synchronization accuracy of lus in relation to UTC time and a 1 ppm heat compensated internal time base able to ensure the possibility of synchronization even when there is no satellite signal As well as showing the time currently set in the synchronizer the display with 2 16 character lines makes it possible to view the time of its next synchronization signal and to view its status and allows easy configuration of work parameters Thanks to backlighting it can also be used when visibility is poor Simplicity of use was one of Microgate s aims in the device s design The operations required are switching it on waiting for the appearance of the signal indicating GPS synchronization and connecting the cables to synchronize the external device In combination with the REI2 stopwatch it provides a system with an accuracy that had hitherto been inconceivable keeping the internal time base synchronized with the UTC signal In this manual the keys to press are shown between angled brackets for example press lt ENT gt means press the key with ENT on it while the options suggested by MicroSYNC are shown in bold In the display illustrations a time written in italics means that that time is running on the synchronizer An underlined figu
4. MICROSYNC User Manual Microgate s r l Via Stradivari 4 Stradivaristr 39100 BOLZANO BOZEN ITALY MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 z MICRO GATE Pagina 2 di 20 Contents de INTRODUCTION siii a 3 zo DESCRIP TOWN osuna 4 3 SWITCHING ON OFF occciocciconiocinconicccnnrniacacncda cian acia 5 A BASICUSE E vena taduontudacudeadduckenasdadugecutudveneuducncadsdedudacntscudnauasdee 6 5 SYNCHRONIZING REI2 USING THE CAB146 CABLE ccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 6 MANUAL MODE a aa r aa a e adhetinutteetinssdtvtonnuudetaavitedanmnitusenneantiggin 8 6 1 Synchronizing MicroSyiC i e A EAA EN AE A A ek 8 6 2 Synchronizing other MEVICES ua 9 Tr BATTERY REGHARS Escuintla 10 8 SATELLITE SIGNAL cuantas dde 11 9 CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS 0 siiccciccsiccuicccisceiscacnsnaccuceceaacsccanaccudacedscccuentaduanawan 12 10 CONNECTIONS wisi ociosas 15 10t e da AA Te 15 IOl The stemal in Output a A Rca nai aula 15 10 1 2 gt A A aN pute 8 5 8 ees ee hie a a oa ee eel ee fu 15 102 Amphenol SOCKS intra l 15 11 MAINTENANCE AMBIENT CONDITIONS AND WARNINGS REGARDING USE 17 EN A A O 17 1 2 Ambient CONGIMONS sist lin 17 VIS AM a a ds 17 12 TECHNICAL DATA ocio aa cia 18 13 CHANGE HISTORY ahini e a 19 Figures Fisl OVSE EW e a E a taal Tact a a a a il e nels Mirae aig a E a ite 4 Fig 2 sional MODULAR A A T 15 Fig 3 Amphenol socket connector a ede oe 15 MicroSync Doc MSY_I_
5. bout 686 1 ms 686 1 ms Signal in output a A ae Synchronization time Fig 2 signal in output 10 1 2 The signal in input To manually synchronize the synchronizer if a GPS signal is not available bring the value on the green banana jack to the COM reference level using a button or another synchronizer 10 2 Amphenol socket This type of connector is the Microgate serial standard and conforms to the following regulatory convention 6 pole Amphenol socket 240 signal standard RS232 contact side view RS232 output for flow control RTS Earth GND 6 Serial input RXD Fig 3 Amphenol socket connector The synchronization signal is repeated on the Amphenol socket bringing the voltage value of pin 4 to the GND reference level pin 5 MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 16 di 20 The use of the synchronization signal on the Amphenol port is reserved for use with the Microgate REL stopwatch ES Do not use this signal if the DCF77 delay is enabled MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 p MICRO GATE Pagina 17 di 20 11 Maintenance ambient conditions and warnings regarding use The only maintenance operations the user can perform are battery recharge and any external cleaning necessary Under no circumstances should the device be opened on pain of forfeiture of the guarantee In any case no internal part can be maintained o
6. ina 18 di 20 12 TECHNICAL DATA Weight 250g Dimensions 120x65x40mm Ixdxh GPS time base GPS module always on with resynchronization on PPS signal Pulse Per Second every second Synchronization signal precision 1 us Internal time base 12 8 MHz Quartz stability 1ppm between 20 and 70 C Internal base precision 0 0864 s day for external temperatures between 20 and 70 C Display e Backlit alphanumeric display 2 lines of 16 characters each ie character size 5x3 mm e Low battery and external power supply LED indicator Power supply Built in Li ion batteries functioning also with c c 9 20V external power supply Battery recharge Built in smart recharge device 16 bit C MOS microprocessor o Keyboard Keyboard with waterproof film cover 1 ON OFF key 1 ENTER key 2 arrow keys for input and selection of configuration menu Connections Output for synchronization on 4mm NO green and black banana plugs input if the device must be synchronized for only internal base function and not GPS function RS 232 serial input output for connection to REI2 stopwatch Possibility of using the serial as standard NMEA protocol output Jack power supply input MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 19 di 20 13 Change history The following table summarises the main changes made to this document Document Chapter Page Intervention description version 1 00 First ver
7. k socket see Fig 1 Recharge starting with completely flat batteries lasts about 3 hours We advise you to keep MicroSync switched off while charging using the dedicated Microgate adaptors Low battery is signal LED on the display by the blinking battery symbol and the blinking red LED The device can also function 1f powered externally once again using the recharge jack socket with voltages of 9 to 20V In this case the built in battery is constantly recharged in order to keep it at least 90 charged The battery symbol that fills up at the bottom right of the display shows recharging is in progress At any moment it is possible to find out the recharge status of the batteries by pressing and immediately releasing the lt ON OFF gt key On the display the status of the remaining charge is shown as a percentage Battery xx Satellites x The LED indicates the status of the batteries and of the recharge voltage e Red battery almost flat remaining autonomy less than 20 e Orange presence of external power supply and recharge in progress e Green battery recharge completed The built in batteries do not suffer from memory effect so it is possible to recharge the device at any moment CS The Li ion batteries used by MicroSync have a longer working life if they are frequently charged MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 11 di 20 8 Satellite signal Receptio
8. n of the satellite signal is necessary to guarantee a precision of 1 us in relation to the UTC signal and for synchronization of the internal time base Confirmation of correct satellite signal reception is indicated by the antenna symbol at the bottom right of the display The synchronizer waits to receive the signal from at least 4 satellites before linking its time base to the UTC time base When the internal time base has been aligned to that of the clocks of the GPS satellites it is kept aligned by means of the PPS signal received once a second The maximum deviation between the synchronizer and the UTC time base is 1 us 1 1 000 000 s The stability of the time base aligned with the GPS system is not affected either by climatic conditions or by ageing of the device If the satellite signal is lost the antenna signal begins to blink If the signal does not return in sufficient time to guarantee the maintenance of maximum precision the antenna symbol disappears At any moment it is possible to find out the number of satellites received by briefly pressing the lt ON OFF gt key The word Satellites precedes the number of satellites currently being received Battery xx Satellites x The satellite signal is not received inside tunnels and other underground environments Reception is difficult inside buildings In the latter case the synchronizer should be placed near a window Do not place anything on the synchronizer
9. o use MicroSync to supply a synchronization signal that is not aligned with the UTC system provided by the GPS system To do this it is first necessary to synchronize the MicroSync 6 1 Synchronizing MicroSync To synchronize MicroSync do as follows Operation On the display appears Serial xxxxx Version XXXXX Switch on the synchronizer with the lt ON OFF gt key TN Microsynec The internal time is shown on the display 00 00 00 Keep the keys lt Up arrow gt and lt Down arrow gt pressed down Entering setup together until the words Entering setup appear The words Setup timezone appear on the display SUE earns Sect Syng press the lt Up arrow gt key Boece press the lt Up arrow gt key SeT 1 d until the words Set manual mode appear Prac tek press the lt ENT gt key Set sync time the time begins to blink 00 00 00 Press the lt Up arrow gt key to increase its value or lt Down arrow gt to decrease it and confirm the value with lt ENT gt Set sync time The tenths of a minute begin to blink 10 00 00 Correct the value with the lt Arrow gt keys and confirm with lt ENT gt Repeat the same procedure with the minutes tenths of a second and Set sync time seconds 10 10500 When the seconds value has been confirmed the words Waiting for Waiting for s
10. pears To configure the synchronizer press the keys lt Down arrow gt and Entering setup lt Up arrow gt together until the words Entering setup appear Setup timezone Release the keys If you wish to set the time zone press lt ENT gt otherwise press lt Down arrow gt again select with lt Up arrow gt to increase the time zone value or with Setup timezone lt Down arrow gt to decrease it timeZone Confirm the value set with lt ENT gt After displaying the words Timezone Timezone saved saved MicroSync Microsynce returns to operational mode HH MM SS Serial XXXXX The serial number and firmware version are displayed Version XXXXX lt Down arrow gt MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 13 di 20 Operation On the display appears In order not to manage the 76 ms delay in relation to the UCT 0 press xxxxxxx DCF77 lt Down arrow gt delay Enable DCF77 If the delay was not enabled it is possible to enable it x delay Delay DCF77 Press lt ENT gt to enable it and enabled MicroSync D 76ms Microsync returns to operational mode HH MM SS Disable DCF77 If the delay was enabled it is possible to disable it i delay A Del DORIY Press lt ENT gt to disable it and ue wees
11. re indicates that the blinking cursor is in that position and the MicroSync is waiting for an input This manual is for firmware version 00001 MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 4 di 20 2 Description Fig 1 Overview Position of GPS antenna SYNC green banana jack COMMON black banana jack UP ARROW key DOWN ARROW key ENT key ON OFF key Low battery and recharge status LED Recharge jack socket 10 2 line x 16 character alphanumeric display 11 O SERIAL 6 pole Amphenol socket 00 ADUANAS MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 5 di 20 3 Switching on off To switch on the synchronizer press the lt ON OFF gt key for about a second The display lights up and the serial number and the firmware version installed appear on the display Serial XXXXX Version XXXXX When switched on MicroSync shows the time 00 00 00 and waits to receive a signal from the GPS satellites or external synchronization MicroSync 00300 00 To switch off the MicroSync keep the lt ON OFF gt key pressed down until the words Good bye appear on the display As soon as the lt ON OFF gt key is released the synchronizer switches off Good bye The device switches off automatically when the battery charge level reaches the minimum level briefly showing the words Battery low Good b
12. signal at 1 us in relation to UTC time For operational details consult the operational notes for the various devices provided by the respective producers Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN MicroSync Versione 1 00 ED MICRO GATE eee Pagina 7 di 20 5 Synchronizing REI2 using the CAB146 cable By using the dedicated synchronization cable it is possible to acquire UTC time on the REIR directly from the synchronizer To do this follow the instructions below Operation On the display appears Switch on the synchronizer with the lt ON OFF gt key F Pe yVersgilon XXXXXxX The internal time is shown on the displ O j A spay 00300 300 Position the synchronizer so that there are no obstacles between it and the sky Wait until running tim s on the displ ee ait u g time appears o splay 10 12 05 Connect the synchronizer to the REI2 using the CAB146 cable Access the REI2 Synchronization menu and select the desired mode for synchronization with MicroSync Wait until the REX internal clock synchronizes itself with the GPS signal If Base GPS has not been selected on the REL disconnect the synchronizer otherwise keep it connected to the REI See the chapter Synchronization of the various REI manuals for detailed operational instructions for the REL MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 8 di 20 6 Manual mode It is possible t
13. sion of this manual MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICROGATE Pagina 20 di 20 Copyright Copyright O 2009 by Microgate s r l All rights reserved No part of this document or of any of the individual manuals may be copied or reproduced without the express written authorisation of Microgate s r l All the marks or names of products mentioned in this document or in the individual manuals are or may be registered marks belonging to the individual firms Microgate REI 2 REI RaceTime MicroTab uTab MicroGraph uGraph MicroBeep uBeep Uploder Microrun MicroLink uFlasher LinkPod LinkGate LinkGate encoder LinkGate decoder EncRadio DecRadio Polifemo MicroSem uSem MicroSync and uSync are registered marks of Microgate s r l or of licensed users Microgate s r l reserves the right to modify the products described in this document and or in the relative manuals without notice Microgate S r l Via Stradivari 4 39100 BOLZANO ITALY Tel 39 0471 501532 Fax 39 0471 501524 info Omicrogate it www microgate it ES MICROGATE TIMING AND SPORT
14. to avoid blocking the satellite signal MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 ED MICRO GATE Pagina 12 di 20 9 Configuration parameters MicroSync makes it possible to set several function parameters These are e Timezone to set the time zone in which you are situated e Delay DCF77 to set a delay of 76ms in relation to the official UTC second 0 for compatibility with some synchronizers that are based on the DCF77 radio time signal e NMEA output Enables or disables the transmission of NMEA data on the serial port The transmission speed is 9600 bps no parity no control protocol e Manual mode allows configuration of the synchronizer in non GPS mode See relative notes e Sync period to select the frequency with which the synchronization signal is generated The possible options are 10 minutes 60 30 or 10 seconds and manual sync If the value 10 minutes is selected the synchronizer generates the signal at 0 10 20 30 40 and 50 minutes of each hour If 60 s is selected the signal is generated when the full minute is up if 30 s is selected the signal is generated at 0 and 30 seconds of each minute if 10 s is selected the signal is generated at 0 10 20 30 40 and 50 seconds of each minute If Manual sync is chosen the signal is generated at exactly 5 seconds after the lt arrow gt key is released To set the various parameters follow the instructions below Operation On the display ap
15. utside a specialised laboratory 11 1 Cleaning If necessary MicroSync can be cleaned using a damp cloth and a non aggressive detergent Do not use solvents such as trielene acetone or benzene or any that are aggressive Do not submerge the synchronizer in water or other liquids Carefully remove any sand on it blowing it away before wiping the surface Dry the device thoroughly with a dry cloth if it is wet before putting it back making sure that no wetness remains inside the connectors To remove any wetness from the connectors let it drain off and then blow away the remaining humidity e ALWAYS DISCONNECT ANY EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING 11 2 Ambient conditions MicroSync has been tested in the most varied conditions of use The operational temperature range is between 20 C and 70 C with uncondensed humidity from 0 to 90 Outside this range the device should not be used The storage range is from 50 C to 100 C When the device has been stored outside the temperature range for use wait for a few hours for it to return within the operational temperature range 11 3 Attention MicroSync has been designed for use exclusively in the sports sector MicroSync is resistant 1f sprayed with water but is not waterproof CS IF_ USED OUTDOORS ONLY USE THE BUILT IN BATTERIES OR A STANDARD BATTERY DO NOT USE THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 7 MICRO GATE Pag
16. ye Battery low Good bye To activate lighting up of the display briefly press any key The display stays lit up for about 1 minute MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 6 di 20 4 Basic use To synchronize your stopwatch whether it is a Microgate REI2 or a RaceTime2 or to synchronize the devices of other producers follow the instructions given below Operation On the display appears Switch on the synchronizer with the lt ON OFF gt key F Pe yVersgilon XXXXxXXxX The internal time is shown on the displ o e inte e 1s show e display 00 00 00 Position the synchronizer so that there are no obstacles between it and the sky Wait until running tim s on the displ eee a ait u g time appears o splay 10 12 05 Connect the device to be synchronized to the synchronizer using banana jack sockets see Fig 1 Overview on p 4 Pet eee MicroSyne Press the lt ENT gt key to view the next synchronization time 10 13 00 Set the synchronization time on the device and wait for the impulse to be sent The time of the next synchronization depends on the parameter selected in the synchronization parameters The time indicated by the synchronizer may differ from the real time until the correct time zone is set This in no way affects the accuracy of the seconds shown on the display or the generation of the
17. ync appear sync MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 Y MICRO GATE Pagina 9 di 20 Operation On the display appears In this way the synchronizer sets itself up to wait for the synchronization impulse on the banana jack sockets Connect the MicroSync to the synchronizing device using the banana jack sockets When the synchronization impulse is received a beep is emitted and External sync the words External sync done appear done At any moment the procedure can be abandoned by pressing the lt ON OFF gt key 6 2 Synchronizing other devices Operation On the display appears Now your synchronizer is ready to supply the synchronization signal Microsyne to other devices 10712305 Connect the device to be synchronized to the synchronizer using the banana jack sockets MicroSync Press the lt ENT gt key to view the next time for synchronization 10 13 00 Set the synchronization time on the device and wait for the impulse to be sent During manual mode functioning the precision provided is that of the internal time gt base and not the far more precise one of the GPS time base MicroSync Doc MSY_I_100_001_EN User Manual Versione 1 00 y MICRO GATE Pagina 10 di 20 7 Recharging the batteries To recharge the batteries you need only plug a power supply voltage of 9 to 20V into the appropriate jac
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