User Manual - Richard Paul Russell Ltd
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1. gt 8 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 18 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 7 Atanytime after the User Prompt typing L lists the sequence code currently being edited up to the current line SEQUENCE 40 NAME Demo Start HOOT DELAY 01 00 0 8 Atanytime whilst inputting a sequence it is possible to make a change to an earlier instruction line if needed This is done by pre fixing the current instruction line with the line number of the line to change This new line will overwrite the original line of the same number and all subsequent lines entered Entry of instructions will continue from the edited line SEQUENCE 40 NAME Demo Start HOOT DELAY DI 00 0 HOOT gt 6 3 SET HootLength 3 SET HootLength 2 5 gt 4 HOOT 4 HOOT em 9 When the list of instructions is complete instruction END must be used to exit the sequence There is a user prompt save sequence Y N before the new sequence is saved 10 Once the END instruction is input the sequence may not be edited only deleted in whole 1 SEQUENCE 40 2 NAME Demo Start 3 SET HootLength 2 5 gt 4 HOOT 4 HOOT gt 5 DELAY 01 00 5 DELAY 01700 0 gt 6 HOOT 6 HOOT ew 7 END 7 END save sequence X Sequence saved gt2. WWW r p r co uk 8 3 To Select New Active Sequence At the User Prompt gt type 1 to select a different sequence to be active When prompted by sequence number type the number of the sequence to become active select sequence enter sequence delete sequence OUTOUL Sequence list all sequences gt 1 select sequence Sequence number 2 Sequence number gt If then 5 is typed again to list all sequences the asterisk will now indicate the newly selected sequence as active gt 1 select sequence Sequence number 2 Sequence number gt 5 No rep no delay no delay rep 10s delay 10s delay rep no delay Note If the sequence number entered is not available an error message will be displayed the active sequence will remain unchanged Note Pressing ESC will exit the command 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 15 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 8 4 To Output a Sequence At the User Prompt gt type 4 to output a sequence When prompted by sequence number type the number of the sequence to be displayed The full sequence will then be output gt 4 output sequence Sequence number 1 SEQUENCE 1 NAME Rule 26 1 5s rep no delay SET HootLength 1 5 DELAY 0
3. Use at the end of part of a sequence that isto Line number JUMPNZ 5 repeat JUMPNZ decrements the Count by 1 or will jump to line 5 of and if the Count is then not zero jumps to the Line difference sequence defined line in the code or jumps forward or JUMPNZ 5 back by certain number of lines when 9 used will jump forward 5 lines of sequence seis Name of the sequence Up to 32 characters NAME My Sequence including spaces Outputs a message to the USB Configuration Up to 100 SEND My text Cable characters message SEQUENCE SET Beeps Number of the sequence Must be the first line of a sequence Defines time to nearest second for which a series of short sound signals is output by the AutoHoot internal buzzer before the end of a DELAY See below for details including spaces Sequence number between 1 and 255 S between 0 and 120 seconds SEQUENCE 100 SET Beeps 40 5 Beep series will run in the last 40 seconds before the end of the current DELAY period ALT Defines total number of loops for part of a C SET Count 3 sequence to repeat To be used with JUMPNZ Subsequence loop will run repeat 3 times Ss CT Defines length of subsequent HOOTs output in s s SET HootLength 4 5 1 5 SUBSEQUENCE 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co
4. WWW r p r co uk HutoHoot l User Manual For the latest information and support please go to our website www autohoot com 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot 4h User Manual WWW r p r co uk L INTRODUCTION ee ce E MEINER ce CEN VENE PETERS RN SERVE eee IURE EORR ENTERA ue 2 2 QUICK START EASY STEPS TO USING AUTOHOOT cccsccssccsccesccscccsccsccesccsccesscescesccnses 3 TYPICALAUTOHOOT SYSTEM esse eee ns ae nine 3 A CONTROLS OVERVIEW ES as epbxe nes euni Gus al ane Rupe ERAS EE REDI ES eu DEF PPENE DS apa RESUME RES abe ei tree 4 5 CONNECTION DIAGRAM nant seen en debate FoU tata eue cie io 4 6 INSTALLATION esse 5 6 1 NVA ONO CION S eee Ing a ea MI d TP MFR IRI MUI MM INIM UM CU NE 5 6 2 HO Sounda D E 5 6 3 dera lo 5 6 4 US ES iu EU MESE INSERISCI en a DNE d E 5 6 5 SOA OR a Ce a ee cates 6 E BASIC OPERATION S n nA ones ea era AES UI ston NUS E T E E S 7 7 1 Standard Pre programmed Sequences esse nennen enne nan 7 7 2 dication OL Active Seguente senpera n rimivt ondas eade pis dum cesse sus I cep Dpt Dedi Mi dM 9 7 3 To Select New Active Sequence without PC connection e 9 7 4 To RU SUR na a ea MENU IM MENU 10 9 ADVANCED OPERATIONS area dre en
5. Note The maximum number of lines per sequence is approx 200 Note A sequence may be deleted by selecting 3 from the AutoHoot menu Itis possible to delete the standard pre programmed sequences 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 19 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 8 6 AutoHoot Instructions AutoHoot is programmed using a combination of the following instructions value DELAY GOSEQUENCE Time delay before next instruction is implemented in minutes m and seconds s to the nearest 0 1 sec End of the sequence always required as final line Use to exit program editing Jump to another sequence Can be used to join sequences together Will not return to original sequence mm ss s Sequence number between 1 and 255 DELAY 01 30 0 delay for 1 min 30 sec END GOSEQUENCE 2 will leave current sequence to run sequence 2 ceive Jump to defined line in the code or jump Line number or GOTO 5 forward or back by certain number of lines 9 Line difference will jump to line 5 of when 9 used Useful when a sequence is sequence required to repeat indefinitely GOTO 9 5 will jump back 5 lines of sequence 19 81 Output sound signal Length of HOOT is pre HOOT set using SET HootLength
6. Rule 26 Rule 26 Rule 26 0S rep no delay oS no delay os rep 10s delay os 10s delay 0S rep no delay oS no delay os rep 10s delay Rule 26 2 5s 10s delay Rule 26 2 5s 10min rep no delay 0 Rule 26 2 5s 10min rep 10s delay WO OO ST Oy OT Je w Bo j Do I W BO I pgeeg ge 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 213 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 ucc cd rds Pr 4 ucl 5 min WA min min a min VL min S min 5 min TS min 3 mMin Ll min 1 sun 3 main 3 main 3 min 3 mn o main match long long Long Long RutoHoot User Manual O rep no delay O0 no delay O rep 10s delay O 10s delay hoots Roots Hoorts hoots hoors count down count down rep count down Appx S count down rep count down count down rep team team team team team race race race rep race rep 4min race rep 5min race rep 6min 10 mon Circuits 5bedbon 4zU0resrt Circuits ox300n 15rest Circuits LOxGU0nSUOrE IZ0rest user WWW r p r co uk 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 14 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual
7. Kingdom Declare under our sole responsibility that the product AutoHoot Manufactured by Richard Paul Russell Limited to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the protection requirements of Council Directive 2004 108 EC on the approximation of the laws relating to electromagnetic compatibility This Declaration of Conformity is based upon compliance of the product with the following harmonised standards Emissions EN 61326 2006 Immunity EN 61326 2006 xL R P RUSSELL Richard Paul Russell Director Date of Issue 19 March 2013 Place of Issue Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE UK 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 24 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk A3 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement The WEEE directive places an obligation on all EU based manufacturers and importers to take back electronic products at the end of their useful life Richard Paul Russell Ltd accepts its responsibility to finance the cost of treatment and recovery of redundant WEEE in accordance with the specific WEEE recycling requirements This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product must NOT be RS disposed of with normal household waste Inst
8. New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 9 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 7 4 To Run a Sequence To start the selected sequence running rotate the Auto Switch to the ON position The green LED will turn on Auto Switch in ON position When the sequence has completed or in the case of a continuously repeating sequence has run sufficient cycles rotate the Auto Switch to the OFF position At any stage it is required to abandon the active sequence e g after a sailing race general recall or postponement the sequence may be terminated by rotating the Auto Switch to OFF position Note It is not possible to pause the active sequence when the Auto Switch is subsequently rotated to the ON position the sequence will re start from the beginning At any time an additional sound signal is required e g on a sailing race individual or general recall or when finishing a competitor pressing the Hoot Button will produce a sound signal for the duration the Hoot Button is held down Hoot Button press amp hold for additional sound signal Using the Hoot Button does not interrupt any sequence that is currently running 8 ADVANCED OPERATION AutoHoot is supplied pre programmed with a number of standard sequences but if one of these does not fulfil the requirements of an app
9. Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk e 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 2 QUICK START EASY STEPS TO USING AUTOHOOT e Connect horn sounder to AutoHoot see section 6 2 Connect power to AutoHoot see section 6 3 e Fasten enclosure closed and tighten cable gland see section 6 5 Q Select sequence see section 7 Turn Auto Switch to ON when ready to start sequence Press Hoot Button at any time if additional signal required 9 Q Turn Auto Switch to OFF when sequence completed 3 TYPICAL AUTOHOOT SYSTEM AutoHoot AutoHoot x External Horn Sounder Power Supply 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 4 CONTROLS OVERVIEW Auto Switch Turn switch to start sequence RutoHoot e DD ON Q www r p r co uk Hoot Button Press at any time to HOOT does not interrupt active Auto Cable gland for power and horn sequence wiring Figure 1 5 CONNECTION DIAGRAM RutoHoot AutoHoot Electronics Figure 2 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE Unit
10. 0 00 0 HOOT DELAY DISOU U HOOT SET HootLength 3 0 9 DELAY U37000 10 HOOT 11 SET HootLength 1 95 12 DELAY O1200 0 15 HOOT 14 GOTO 6 LS END OO OY OT M9 5 ho p gt 4 output sequence Sequence number 34 SEQUENCE 34 NAME Circuits 6x300n 15rest SET Count 6 SET HootLength 2 5 HOOT DELAY 00 15 0 SET HootLength HOOT DELAY DO T05 0 LO HOOT Ll DELAY 00 010 12 BHOOT 13 DELAY 00 01 0 14 HOOT 15 DELAY 00 01 0 15 HOOT 17 DELAY 00 01 0 LS HOOT 19 DELAY D 01 0 20 HOOT 21 DELAY 00 01 0 22 HOOT 22 DELAY 00701 0 OD OY OT E GO BO P2 C O1 O 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 16 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk HOOT DELAY 00 201 0 HOOT DELAY 00s201 0 HOOT DELAY 00 01 0 JUMPNZ 4 SET HootLength HOOT DELAY 00 03 0 HOOT DELAY 00 07 0 SET HootLength HOOT DELAY 00 01 0 HOOT DELAY 00 01 HOOT DELAY 00 01 HOOT DELAY 00 01 HOOT DELAY 00 01 GOTO 3 END 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 17 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 85 To Program a Custo
11. WWW r p r co uk 7 2 Indication of Active Sequence On power up the LEDs will flash to indicate the active sequence The red LED will flash the 10 s followed by the green LED for the 1 s e g red LED flashes 3 times green LED flashes 5 times Sequence No 35 9 9 9 9 9 6 9 7 3 To Select New Active Sequence without PC connection 10 Power down AutoHoot Ensure Auto Switch in OFF position On power up the Hoot Button must be held pressed for 15 seconds 15 SEC When both red amp green LEDs turn on release the Hoot Button RELEASE Press the Hoot Button the number of times equal to the 10 s of the sequence number required e g for Sequence No 23 press Hoot Button 2 times Red LED will flash off when button pressed Rotate Auto Switch to ON position Press the Hoot Button the number of times equal to the 1 s of the sequence number required e g for Sequence No 23 press Hoot Button 3 times Green LED will flash off when button pressed Rotate Auto Switch to OFF position The red and green LEDs will turn off The red and green LEDs will flash to indicate the selected sequence as at on power on see section 7 2 This sequence is now active Note If the sequence selected does not exist the active sequence will remain unchanged Note If the selection process is not completed the unit will time out 15 seconds after the last action The active sequence will remain unchanged 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited
12. at 10 min before first start start signal is the warning for next flight i e starts at 5 min intervals 32 match race 6 min As per 31 but Attention signal at 6 min before first start 33 Circuits 5x45on 20rest Circuit training each station has 5 exercises x 45 sec with 20 sec rest between stations half way signal amp 10 sec countdown to end of each exercise Circuits 6x30on 15rest Circuit training each station has 6 exercises x 30 sec with 15 sec rest between stations half way signal amp 10 sec countdown to end of each exercise Circuits Circuit training circuit of 10 exercises 60 sec on with 30 sec rest 10x600n300ff 120rest between each exercise and 2 min rest between circuits half way signal amp 10 sec countdown to end of each exercise Fog horn powered ColRegs Signals in Restricted Visibility Power Driven Vessels underway Underway 1 prolonged blast every 1 min Fog horn sailing ColRegs Signals in Restricted Visibility Sailing Vessels Underway 1 prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every 1 min The default active sequence is no 1 If alternative sequences are required please refer to section 8 for how to program custom sequences 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 8 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual
13. at any stage during the sequence an additional instruction line of DELAY O may be inserted Beeps may be switched off by using instruction SET Beeps with no value i e SET Beeps 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 21 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual 9 AUTOHOOT SPECIFICATION Physical Sequences Switches Relay Horn connection Timing Communication Environmental Dimensions Cable Entry Pre programmed sequences Current at 12Vdc Enclosure protection www r p r co uk Width 80mm Depth 53mm Height 106 mm excluding cable gland m Compression cable gland With two part compression ring Cable diameter 5 to 13 mm Selectable by switch sequence on power up tainless steel 2 position rotary switch with illuminated arrow P67 rated tainless steel push button switch with illuminated ring P67 rated synchronous 8 bit data no parity 1 stop bit Xon Xoff 9600 aud 3 3V logic level signal 30 mA typical with LEDs on excluding horn current 1 Polarity reversal protected Internal replaceable fuse 20A micro blade automobile fuse Le Rising clamp style terminals 2 5mm cable 40 2C to 85 9C ee n n n a nn mn me mn mn Guarantee Period 1
14. e nes SNO annees son ete retient tin 10 8 1 To Set Up Communication between AutoHoot and a PC 11 8 2 TOXISERIESSOUS INC OS vc na ee de ea 13 8 3 To Select New Active Sequence ie nnne esses eren ns 15 8 4 i om 10 0 0 0 erie 0 8 g oper ee 16 8 5 To Program a Custom Sequence csccccscnccecscnccececscoecscncascnsaecscncaesecncaececaeeecessensaseeens 18 8 6 AUTORON ECU ONS Eua NIGRI Me ea nan eo tn a 20 8 7 SET Beeps FUNCOM em na ace en dite a PIE AM OET 21 9 AUTOHOOTSPECIFICATION wcsscscncssscsscascsssenaecsesssesnesessdopenebensbevssatesenesssseenspecssanusesseeneeeianes 22 APPENDICES M 23 A1 QUE CS m 23 A2 Electromagnetic Conformity 2 dise VI vba dr bxc HM EN pU MC die les ceci 24 A3 WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Statement eese 25 A4 ROIS SEE gave E Vs cO a enu MIU a D ne TT 25 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk aos 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Richard Paul Russell Ltd s AutoHoot AutoHoot is an electronic control unit It has been designed for simple operation when a particular sound signal sequence is re
15. ead it is the end user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by arranging to return it to a designated collection point for the recycling of WEEE By separating and recycling waste equipment at the time of disposal natural resources will be conserved and it will be ensured that the equipment is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can send your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local council office or visit our website www r p r co uk A4 RoHS Statement The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2006 AutoHoot has been designed to comply with EU Directive 2002 95 EC on RoHS regulations that came into force on 1 July 2006 The unit is assembled from compliant components RoHS is often referred to as the lead free directive but it restricts the use of the following six substances Lead Pb Mercury Hg Cadmium Cd Hexavalent chromium Cr6 Polybrominated biphenyls PBB Polybrominated diphenyl ether PBDE PBB and PBDE are flame retardants used in some plastics 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 25 008SL025 1 19 03 2013
16. ed Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 4 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r Co uk 6 INSTALLATION 6 1 Wiring Connections USB Configuration Cable connection pins under PCB USB Configuration Cable Supplied separately not required if using standard sequences 12V DC power connection Terminal 2 Terminal 4 Horn sounder connection Terminal 1 Terminal 3 Figure 3 6 2 Horn Sounder A 12V horn or sounder needs to be connected to produce a high decibel output The choice of horn or sounder will depend on the application For starting dinghy races on restricted water the type of low cost car horn that can be purchased from a local car accessory shop is suitable For starting large fleet sailing races on open water a large truck horn or marine horn would be better Car amp marine horns can require high peak currents so long cable runs should be avoided For indoor use a fire alarm sounder may produce sufficient decibels as a sound signal The horn is connected via terminals 1 ve and 3 ve on the green connector blocks 6 3 Power Supply 12V DC power is supplied via terminals 2 ve and 4 ve on the green connector blocks The power supply needs to be capable of supplying sufficient current to the particular horn sounder that is connected Typically power will be supplied via a 12V car batt
17. ery or the committee boat s main battery 6 4 USB Configuration Cable The AutoHoot may be operated with any of the standard pre programmed sequences without connection to a PC If other sequences are required it is necessary to connect the AutoHoot to a PC using the USB Configuration Cable This cable is available from Richard Paul Russell Ltd The USB Configuration Cable connects to the pin header on the underside of the PCB as indicated by the label on the PCB Ensure that the connector is correctly aligned such that pin 1 is connected to terminal 1 on the connector See Figure 3 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 5 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 6 5 Installation Snap on flanges are provided to aid mounting of the AutoHoot Cable entry to the AutoHoot enclosure should be via the fitted cable gland The cable gland is suitable for cable diameters 5 to 13mm It includes 2 sizes of grommet select the most appropriate for the cable size used The cable gland should be tightened to ensure watertight integrity Cable connection is to rising clamp style terminals If the wire used is multi strand ensure that all strands are inserted in the terminal hole Please note that interconnection of all components should be completed prior to applying
18. ignal every 2 min 19 1min hoots 1 signal every 1 min 20 5 min count down 5 min count down to start 5 long hoots at 5 min 4 at 4 min 3 at 3 min 2 at 2 min 1long amp 3 short at 1 min 30 sec 1 long at 1 min 3 short at 30 sec 2 short at 20 1 short at 10 amp 5 4 3 2 amp 1 sec amp 1 long at start one start only 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk dca 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk No Name Description 21 5 min count down rep As per No 20 but with multiple starts at 5 min intervals 22 3 min count down Appx S US Sailing RRS Appendix S Sound Signal Starting System includes 3 long hoots at 3 min 2 at 2 min 1 long amp 3 short at 1 min 30 sec 1 long at 1 min 3 short at 30 sec 2 short at 20 1 short at 10 amp 5 4 3 2 1 sec amp 1 long at start one start only 24 1min count down 1 min count down to start 1 long hoot at 1 min 3 short at 30 sec 2 short at 20 1 short at 10 amp 5 4 3 2 amp 1 sec amp 1 long at start one start only 26 3minteam race Team Racing Start 3 long hoots at 3 min 2 at 2 min 1 at 1 min 3 short at 30 sec 2 short at 20 1 short at 10 amp 5 4 3 2 1 sec amp 1 long at start one start only 31 match race 10 min ISAF Appendix C 3 1 Match Racing Starting Signals with Attention signal
19. lication any possible combination of sound signals may be programmed by the user For this advanced operation a USB Configuration Cable is required Connection of AutoHoot to a PC running terminal emulation software such as HyperTerminal via the USB Configuration Cable enables the following advanced features to be accessed e Output list of all programmed sequences e Output details of each programmed sequence e Programme custom sequences Since Microsoft released Windows Vista HyperTerminal has not been packaged with Windows software If your PC does not have HyperTerminal installed you may download HyperTerminal from the internet copy the program files from an old XP machine or use alternative free software The instructions below refer to HyperTerminal but other terminal emulation software may be used 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 10 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk To Set Up Communication between AutoHoot and a PC 1 Switch off power to the AutoHoot 2 Unscrew AutoHoot enclosure to access the PCB 3 Plug USB Configuration Cable into AutoHoot Ensure pin 1 of connector on USB cable matches pin 1 on AutoHoot pin header USB Configuration Cable connection pins under PCB USB Configuration Cable supplied separate
20. ly 1 6 CONFIG CABLE Plug USB cable into USB port on PC On your PC go to CONTROL PANEL then VIEW DEVICES AND PRINTERS Find device TTL232R 3V3 pU Xe 1 x Right click to display PROPERTIES F O TTL232R 3V3 Properties 5 General Hardware TTL232R 3V3 Device Functions Name Type f USB Serial Pf COM4 gt COM port number Device Function Summary Manufacturer FTDI Location on USB Serial Converter Device status This device is working properly Properties OK Cancel 8 Under the HARDWARE tab take note of the USB serial COM port number E g COM4 above 9 Open HyperTerminal or other terminal emulation software 10 You may give the connection a name e g AutoHoot 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 11 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 11 Select to connect using the correct COM port as identified above e g COMA Connection Description 9 3 Connect To 9 3 New Connection AutoHoot Enter a name and choose an icon for the connection Enter details for the phone number that you want to dial Country region United Kingdom 44 Area code 01590 Phone number Comes us Gom D ii 12 Set u
21. m Sequence Each sequence requires a name and a number Sequences are stored in AutoHoot in terms of actions and delays between actions 1 Atthe User Prompt gt type 2 to enter sequence 2 At prompt sequence number type the number for the new sequence between 1 and 255 3 At prompt sequence name type the name by which the sequence will be recognised up to 32 characters gt 2 enter sequence Sequence number 40 Sequence name Demo Start instruction help Di c JP END exit 1 SEQUENCE 40 2 NAME Demo Start gt 3 4 Starting from line 3 with one instruction per line the sequence instructions may then be typed in Sequences are stored in AutoHoot in terms of actions and delays between actions A number of parameters such as the length of the sound signal may be set 5 nstructions may be drafted in Notepad or other text editor and copied into HyperTerminal using the Edit Paste to host function This is recommended for long or complicated sequences More than one line may be copied at a time 6 Whilst in editing mode typing after the User Prompt lists all available instructions that may be used to program the AutoHoot l SEOUENCE e 40 2 NAME Demo Start gt 3 7 instructions DELAY m s s END GOSEQUENCE n GOTO n or n HOOT 8 8 JUMPNZ n or n NAME text SEND text SEQUENCE fi SET Beeps S SET Count n SET HootLength SUBSEQUENCE n
22. o delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only no delay before first signal 7 Rule 26 2 5s rep 10s delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 5 min intervals 10 sec delay before first signal 8 Rule 26 2 5s 10s delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only 10 sec delay before first signal Rule 26 2 5s 10min rep no ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to delay go multiple starts at 10 min intervals no delay before first signal 10 Rule 26 2 5s 10min rep 10s ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to delay go multiple starts at 10 min intervals 10 sec delay before first signal 11 3 2 1 long 0 rep no delay 3 2 1 start with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 3 min intervals no delay before first signal 12 3 2 1 long 0 no delay 3 2 1 start with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only no delay before first signal 13 3 2 1 long O rep 10s delay 3 2 1 start with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 3 min intervals 10 sec delay before first signal 14 3 2 1 long 0 10s delay 3 2 1 start with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only 10 sec delay before first signal 15 5min hoots 1 signal every 5 min 16 4min hoots 1 signal every 4 min 17 3 min hoots 1 signal every 3 min 18 2 min hoots 1 s
23. p of the connection must be as follows 9600 bits per second 8 data bits No parity 1 Stop bit X on X off flow control COMA Properties Port Settings ue per second Pany sobs I Flow cont Restore Defaults 13 Click OK to save the settings 14 Connect power to AutoHoot 15 The AutoHoot will output to the HyperTerminal screen AutoHoot followed by the software version number 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington S041 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 12 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 16 Press ENTER on your PC keypad the AutoHoot menu will output as below r A AutoHoot HyperTerminal al t9 s File Edit View Call Transfer Help Dg 55 D AutoHoot 1v a select sequence enter sequence delete sequence output sequence list all sequences 4 LUI Connected 00 00 46 Auto detect 9600 8 N 1 NUM 8 2 To List all Sequences At the User Prompt gt type 5 to list all sequences e Allavailable sequences are listed in numerical order e The active selected sequence is highlighted by an asterisk e The amount of program memory used is indicated by X used AutoHoot 1vOa select sequence enter sequence delete sequence OUUDUL Sequence list all sequences Name Rule 26 Rule 26 Rule 26 Rule 26
24. power After wiring is complete check that front of enclosure is fully sealed to the back by tightening the four enclosure screws 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 6 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 7 BASIC OPERATION 7 1 Standard Pre programmed Sequences AutoHoot is pre programmed with the following sequences including a selection of sailing race start sequences and some typical circuit training sequences No Name Description 1 Rule 26 1 5s rep no delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 1 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 5 min intervals no delay before first signal 2 Rule 26 1 5s no delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 1 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only no delay before first signal 3 Rule 26 1 5s rep 10s delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 1 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 5 min intervals 10 sec delay before first signal 4 Rule 26 1 5s 10s delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 1 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go one start only 10 sec delay before first signal 5 Rule 26 2 5s rep no delay ISAF Rule 26 5 4 1 start 2 5 sec hoots with long hoot at 1 min to go multiple starts at 5 min intervals no delay before first signal 6 Rule 26 2 5s n
25. quired to be emitted with reliable timing It is not envisaged that the user would switch frequently between the standard sequences but this is possible to do AutoHoot is supplied with over 30 standard sequences pre programmed into the memory It is also possible for the user to write and add custom sequences for this a USB Configuration Cable is required to connect the AutoHoot to a PC for programming AutoHoot is ideal for starting sailing races using one of the pre programmed start sequences and for providing additional sound signals during racing for recalls postponements and for finishing boats It can also provide timing and sound signals for circuit training and other interval training sessions AutoHoot has an internal buzzer for providing local advance warning of upcoming sound signals a 12V horn or sounder needs to be connected to produce a high decibel output Trademarks The Richard Paul Russell Ltd name and logo AutoHoot and AutoHoot logo are trademarks of Richard Paul Russell Ltd Document revision summary see ome essen O March 2013 Original document EBENE PE Our products are in continuous development and therefore specifications may be subject to change and design improvements may be implemented without prior notice Please visit our web site www r p r co uk for the most up to date information on our products 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom
26. ssell Ltd e Units which have been repaired or units altered by a party other than Richard Paul Russell Ltd s employees or agents without prior written consent from Richard Paul Russell Ltd In no event shall Richard Paul Russell Ltd be liable under any circumstances for any direct indirect or consequential damages any financial loss or any lost data contained in any product including any returned product regardless of the cause of loss Richard Paul Russell Ltd products are not warranted to operate without failure Richard Paul Russell Ltd s products must not be used in life support systems or other application where failure could threaten injury or life The Customers statutory rights are not affected by this warranty Unless there is national legislation to the contrary the rights under this warranty are the customer s sole rights and Richard Paul Russell Ltd shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or damage to any other related equipment or material 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 23 0085L025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r Co uk A2 Electromagnetic Conformity EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2004 108 EC We Richard Paul Russell Limited of New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington Hampshire S041 3SE United
27. uk web www r p r co uk 20 seconds to the nearest O 1 sec HootLength remains at this value until next SET HootLength instruction Enables another sequence to be used as part of current sequence Will return to next line of original sequence Help lists prompts for valid instructions Lists the sequence code currently being edited between 0 1 and 255 seconds Sequence number between 1 and 255 subsequent HOOTS will have 4 5 sec duration SUBSEQUENCE 100 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk 8 7 SET Beeps Function A series of warning Beeps may be output by the AutoHoot internal buzzer before the end of a DELAY The time at which this Beep series starts before the end of the DELAY is defined by SET Beeps in seconds The full series of Beeps that may be output is as follows Time before end of Warning Beep Signal DELAY Osec Beep equal in duration to HootLength The proportion of the Beep series that is used will depend on the number of seconds set by SET Beeps It is also limited by the DELAY For example if SET Beeps 40 and DELAY 02 00 the Beeps will commence 30 secs to go before end of the delay with 3 short Beeps followed by 2 short at 20 sec to go etc If the SET Beeps 40 and DELAY 00 15 the Beeps will just start with 10 sec to go before the end of the delay If a warning Beep is required when the sequence is first started or an individual Beep is useful
28. year refer to Appendix 2013 Richard Paul Russell Limited New Harbour Building Bath Road Lymington SO41 3SE United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1590 679755 Fax 44 0 1590 688577 e mail sales r p r co uk web www r p r co uk 22 008SL025 1 19 03 2013 RutoHoot User Manual WWW r p r co uk APPENDICES A1 Guarantee System components are warranted for a period of twelve 12 months from the original date of purchase against defective materials and workmanship In the event that warranty service is required please contact Richard Paul Russell Ltd This warranty is only valid if when warranty service is required a full description of the fault is provided and presented with the original invoice and the serial number s on the component has not been defaced Richard Paul Russell Ltd s liability is limited to items of its own manufacture and it does not accept liability for any loss resulting from the operation or interpretation of the results from this equipment This warranty covers none of the following e Periodic check ups maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear e Cost relating to transport removal or installation of the component e Misuse including failure to use the component for its normal purpose or incorrect installation e Damage caused by Lightning Water Fire Acts of God War Public Disturbances incorrect supply voltage or any other cause beyond the control of Richard Paul Ru
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