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1. Time change paying attention to the alignment for example 3 hundredths should be inserted as 300 ten thousandths The date can also be changed Each value should be confirmed with lt ENT gt The enabled function keys are e lt F1 gt Time to change the sign of variation with each press it enables the increase or reduction of values e lt F3 gt Correct to change any incorrectly inserted data e lt F4 gt OK to carry out correction of synchronization e lt F5 gt menu to quit the function 6 3 Synchronization verify Calling up this function makes REI2 ready to receive an impulse from a line main or LinkPod or the LinkGate system The message SYNCHRONIZATION VERIFY Wait for impulse appears on the display When REI receives an impulse the channel the impulse comes from and the date and time when it was acquired are printed on the printed strip REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 19 of 60 6 4 Signal With this function a synchronization impulse for the synchronization of other devices can be generated When the function is activated a request is made for the time and date for generation of the impulse Every value must be confirmed with lt ENT gt The possibility of repeating the synchronization signal at pre set intervals is offered by giving the desired value for Repeat synchro every If this value is left at zero synchronization is gene2. A MICROGATE User manual TIMING AND SPORT 14 Menu structure 14 1 Initial menu A New race A Single starts B Group starts C Simple stopwatch D Parallel Other A Show jumping B Swimming C PC ONLINE D Dual timer B Delete Recall stored race C Continue current race D Clear all memory Others A Battery recharge A Discharge recharge B Immediate recharge C Interrupt B LinkGate radio signal level test C Line status main and pod D Autotuning Battery Page 39 of 60 REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 40 of 60 15 Maintenance The only maintenance operations the user can perform are the recharging of batteries external cleaning and the changing of paper In no circumstances should the device be opened To do so will render the guarantee invalid No maintenance must be carried out on an internal part outside a specialised laboratory 15 1 Cleaning If necessary REI2 can be cleaned with a damp cloth and a non aggressive detergent Do not use solvents such as trichloroethylene acetone benzine or other aggressive solvents Do not let water get into the printer compartment Remove any sand carefully by blowing it away 15 2 Changing paper The RED printer uses rolls of thermal paper which can be obtained from Microgate Alternatively it is possible to use thermal paper easily obtainable on the market of the same kind normally used by POS and
3. FL Sels 46 11 2 Sports homo IO GIZA Mr dd 46 17 3 Technical Conformity certifica ii 46 18 GUARANTEES AND RESPONSIBILITIES cccccccccccccccccccccccccccnccccncncnnnnnnonnnnnnns 47 1 INTRODUCTION TO LINKGATE vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvnvnvnnnvvvnvnnnvnvvnnvnvnnevnvnvnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnen 49 2 LINKGATE ENCODER 3 FEATURES GUARANTEEING THE RELIABILITY OF RADIO TRANSMISSION Lue ie 50 2 1 Digital transmission OF 1Mpulses vd ledes re bi 50 22 he Repeat function sensorer 50 2 3 Internal memorization of event times 2 0 0 eee eececeteceseceeeceescecesecesaeceseceeeeeeseecsaecnaeeeeeeensees 50 3 USING THE LINKGATE ENCODER c cocci n danna 51 3 1 a A A A 51 520 Sm EE 51 33 Selecting working frequency s rbare tases tapeas Anser 51 SAL Impulse tras tata loca 52 A a A NSR 52 3 0 FP 52 Sale Memory TESCO ee 53 A er er 53 3 9 Downloading data onto RED 4 53 3 10 Modem REN OTN ec a SRG 53 Fallo gt IAEA A A a a a Dee 54 REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 5 of 60 Sebel e a a E E A A 54 3 11 2 EncRadio Enc004 and Encoder Enc005 menda tr dede 54 3 11 3 Decoder e DecRad10 viii ciaci n 54 4 EIGENGES cota a cried 55 1 INTRODUCTION TO LINKPOD evnavvnnvvnnnvnnnvnnnunnnunnnnvnnnunnnunnnnvnnnunnnunnnnvennvnnnunnnnuennue 57 1 1 Information transmitted earen nen i a a a a a aa a a a e A n a 57 1 2 Measurement and speed precision tios 57 1 3 The oa ENE
4. Italy DGPGF 4 2 03 339883 F0 0004199 Germany Austria TPS A 100 244 L France 990083PPLO Switzerland 99 0044 K P UK 14033 LINKPOD SYSTEM Y MICROGATE TIMING AND SPORT Microgate s r l Via Stradivari 4 Stradivaristr 39100 BOLZANO BOZEN ITALY REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 57 of 60 1 Introduction to LinkPod The LinkPod system allows you to connect a maximum 80 external lines to REI2 in addition to the 4 available on the device For each line the logical channel to which it corresponds disactivation times and possible activation and disactivation can be individually specified The system consists of a variable number of Pods maximum 10 and their respective connecting cables 1 1 Information transmitted The Pods do not send REI2 a simple signal of opening or closing of contact but transmit sets of information containing the moment at which the event took place and the line and Pod which acquired it The protocol used for transmission is RS 485 Each Pod deals with any conflicts of transmission 1 2 Measurement and speed precision The accuracy of measurement obtained by using the LinkPod system is the same as that obtained by using the normal input lines of REI2 The Pods keep themselves synchronized with REI2 by using a special synchronization signal sent by REI2 Consequently the maximum time lag is always lower than REI2 s resolution
5. 100 C If the device has been stored at a temperature outside its range of use wait a few hours until it returns within the operational range REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E U 1 Version 1 09 5 F MICROGATE ase Page 43 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 17 Technical data 17 1 Connectors All the connectors are seen from the contact side and are also visible when you look at REI from the back The connection schemes are provided for documentation Microgate recommends the use of its own dedicated cables which have undergone the EU standards tests 6 pole DIN 45322 female panel connector Fig 15 6 pole DIN 180 5 pole DIN 41524 female panel connector 16 180 5 pole DIN 240 5 pole Nucletron male connector Fig 17 240 5 pole Nucletron REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 44 of 60 17 1 1 Supply 180 5 pole socket for power supply Ground Not connected External power supply input of from 9 to 24 allowed maximum absoprtion 10 W Not connected Not connected 1 GROD Re 17 1 2 Analogue I O 240 6 pole socket for connection of analogue acquisition devices Analogue input 0 0 5V Analogue input 1 0 5V Analogue input 2 0 5V SV regulated output for power supply of external devices max 800mA Ground reference for analogue inputs Not connected Du un 17 1 3 Digital I O 240 6 pole socket for conn
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7. LCK CONFIG gt In this case REI2 prints the following message followed by the re synchronization time KKK KK KKK KKK KIKI kk kk kk EK kkkkkkkAttentionkkkkkkkk Synchro GPS Reenabled KKK KKK KKK KKK dk dk dk dk de dk dk dk dk dkk Or selecting lt ALT gt lt LCK STOP gt he can choose to maintain the time base valid and ignore the GPS signal KKK KK KKK KKK KKK kk kk kk kk kk kkkkkkkAttentionkkkkkkkk Synchro GPS Disabled KKK dede de dede de dk dk dk dk dk de dk dk dk dk dkk The microSync synchronization mode is set to Disabled For further information about time zone and update frequency settings please refer to the microSync manua REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 21 of 60 7 Battery recharge During normal functioning the presence of a valid external source of power supply with a socket as symbol or low battery condition with the symbol of a battery is shown in the display to the right of the first line From the moment the symbol appears about 90 minutes of autonomy remain Recharging of REI2 s internal batteries is managed entirely by the microprocessor In this way it has been possible to implement a recharge control which guarantees maximum efficiency of the batteries at all times at the same time prolonging their operational life When you enter this function the current state of power supply is shown on the sixth line of
8. NnBWN mm REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E U 1 Version 1 09 5 69 MICROGATE AN Page 10 of 60 2 1 2 Line keyboard i 2 e 4 Fig 3 Line keyboard lt LCK gt Software block on the lines selected by the user with activation signal led lt ARM gt Immediate Rearm on the lines selected by the user with activation signal led lt LCK gt Software block on the Stop line with activation signal led lt ARM gt Immediate Rearm of the Stop line with activation signal led lt STA gt manual Start impulse lt LAP gt manual intermediate impulse lt STO gt manual Stop impulse lt AUX gt manual auxiliary impulse Allocation of the channel on which the lt STA gt lt LAP gt lt STO gt and lt AUX gt keys operate can be modified in accordance with the program AADNABWN KR REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 1 1 of 60 2 1 3 Main keyboard GE EG BIE SS gt i K R g Fig 4 Main keyboard 1 lt F1 gt lt F2 gt lt F3 gt lt F4 gt lt F5 gt function keys 2 lt Printer gt key when pressed alone it winds the paper forward together with the lt ALT gt key it winds it back lt Light gt key activates the back lighting of the graphic display lt ALT gt key modifies
9. R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 24 of 60 9 Race management REI2 can memorise up to 8 different races and their relative configurations It is possible to suspend arace at any moment to manage a different one and then to retrieve the suspended race As soon as REL has finished checking synchronization and memory content it activates the race management menu At the end of timing no operation is necessary to memorise a race All the data is automatically recorded in the memory of the stopwatch and retained also when the machine is switched off For stored data retention times consult section 11 Memorization on p 27 9 1 New race Selecting this option allows you to start a new race You are asked for the program to be used and when you have selected this you are given the indication NEW RACE and the number assigned on the printout If all the eight races available have been stored the message ATTENTION Race Memory Full Delete one or more races Press a key to continue appears and you must delete one of the stored races to be able to continue 9 2 Delete Retrieve stored race This option allows you to retrieve or delete a previously stored race from the list of races proposed In the column e RACE the consecutive race number appears The symbol to the left of the number indicates the last active race which is retrieved if 9 3 Continue current r
10. cash registers In this case a few metres of the roll should be removed to reduce its diameter In most cases red bars are printed about 1 metre from the end of each roll to warn that it is ending In this case there is autonomy for about 150 time events To change the paper follow these instructions Open the printer compartment by turning the fastening screw in an anti clockwise direction Take out the finished roll making sure you take out the central plastic spindle with it Cut the strip about 5cm from the printer Press the lt Printer gt key until all the paper has been taken out Place the paper under the roller It will be gripped and passed under the roller Press the lt Printer gt key Insert the spindle in the roll and place the roll in the compartment so that the spindle is inserted in the slots e Pass the paper through the slit in the cover of the printer and fasten with the screw S Remember to press the lt Printer gt key to reactivate it after changing the paper Until the key is pressed the printer remains inactive and no printout is made When no paper is inserted or the head is in the unblocked position any lines to be printed are retained in REI2 s memory and printed as soon as the paper is inserted or the head is returned to the blocked position 1 A special sensor detects the presence of the paper If the paper is not gripped either because it is cut badly or for any oth
11. internal clock forward or back Another way of synchronising is to connect the GPS Microgate MicroSync synchroniser to the computer A port using the dedicated cable In this way the internal clock is aligned with the GPS time signal without any intervention by the operator The time base is kept constantly aligned with the GPS time base so long as MicroSync is kept connected to the REI2 6 1 Synchronization Through this function REI2 s internal clock is synchronized The operation is performed by inserting the time of synchronization confirming each field hour minutes with the lt ENT gt key and then the date Attention To be able to carry out synchronization the start line must be at rest when lt F4 gt is pressed open for line N O closed for line N C If the line is not at rest the message MATTENTION START line unable to give synchronization impulse gt will appear With e lt F2 gt the inserted data can be modified if a mistake has been e lt F4 gt to confirm synchronization data With the next start impulse the internal clock starts e lt FS5 gt to return to the previous menu 6 2 Modifying synchronization value In certain situations it may be necessary to change the synchronization of REI2 to align it with other devices which cannot be resynchronized After establishing the gap in synchronization between the two devices for example with a stop in parallel insert its value as
12. 1 25 000s The system can acquire and transmit to REI2 the status and events acquired by any module in a very short time maximum150 ms Therefore also simultaneous events such as the simultaneous closing of all 80 contacts are acquired and reported to REI2 within 150 ms maintaining maximum accuracy of measurement 1 3 The Pod Every pod has a series of 8 input lines 2 connectors for connection to the other Pods and the stopwatch a device for setting the number of Pods address and a series of switches for the N O or N C configuration of the inputs The number assigned to the Pod must be different for each of the Pods connected When you assign numbers you do not necessarily have to follow the order in which the Pods are connected to each other but can number as you like However it is advisable to assign numbers consecutively to simplify the identification of the lines The lines of each Pod can be individually configured as N O or N C independently from each other and from every other Pod The cable is used to supply power and the synchronization signal and to transmit the sets of data containing the information concerning the events acquired time number of pods and line It is therefore advisable to use the dedicated Microgate cables type CAB092 or cables of similar quality The maximum distance between REL and the farthest Pod is about 1000 m Connection cables of different sizes are available The cable used consists of
13. 3 twisted pairs with watertight Amphenol connectors at the ends RED Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5 Co MICROGATE User manual Page 58 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 1 4 Insulation The external lines are galvanically insulated from the stopwatch power supply according to CE specifications and so can also be used at a swimming pool 1 5 Maintenance After being used at a swimming pool the Pods should be washed in running water and left to dry before they are put away to avoid damage from chlorine The chlorine mist present in swimming pools is very aggressive and can attack any material The connection cables in particular the connectors should be washed and dried REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 59 of 60 1 Editing history The table below summarises the main changes made to this document Program Chapter Page Editing description version 1 03 Removal of introductory chapter to transmission protocol now inserted in the manual Transmission protocol 1 06 6 3 18 New function Synchronization verify 1 06 6 4 19 New function Signal 1 06 10 26 New function Switching off 1 06 11 27 Function changed Memorization 1 07 9 Editing for version 1 07 9 1 08 2 6 4 19 Changed Signal possibility to set repetition 1 08 2 LinkGate operating instructions in specific manual 1 08 5 No substantial changes 1 09 2 No s
14. Connections for analogue and digital devices Serial connections for connection of computers and displayboards RED is part of a series of products created by Microgate for the management of sports events The main products which can be connected to REI2 include LinkGate system for the radio transmission of timing impulses see relative appendix LinkPod system for the radio transmission of timing impulses see relative appendix Starting gates Polifemo photocells Barrier photocells Synchronizer GPS USYNC MicroTab alphanumeric displayboards MicroGraph graphic displayboards MicroClima climatic sensor for acquiring air temperature and humidity and snow temperature MicroSem signal light Electronic Bang the starting bang This manual refers to the Kernel 1 09 5 software version REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OG MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 8 of 60 2 Alook at REI2 2 1 Top Fig 1 Overview 1 Printer compartment 2 Graphic display 3 Line keyboard 4 Main keyboard REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E User manual Version 1 09 5 7 MICROGATE Page 9 of 60 2 1 1 Printer compartment l 2 Fig 2 Printer compartment Slot for spindle Paper compartment Thermal head Roller Head block lever lt Reset gt button for complete annulment of REI2
15. IMING AND SPORT Page 16 of 60 SYNCHRONIZATION Now confirm the data you have inserted with the Input hour 09 30 00 0000 lt F4 gt key Input date 03 06 2003 Correct OK menu SYNCHRONIZATION RED is now ready to be synchronized Give a short Input hour 09 30 00 0000 impulse with the lt STA gt key Input date 03 06 2003 START to synchronize menu SYNCHRONIZATION As soon as the impulse has been received the Input hour 09 30 00 0000 message SYNCHRONIZED appears for a few Input date 03 06 2003 moments START to synchronize SYNCHRONIZED menu SYNCHRONIZATION Input hour 09 30 00 0000 Input date 03 06 2003 START to synchronize SYNCHRONIZED menu 4 2 2 Data not valid message 09 30 30 3 On the left of the display the internal running clock KEN WG EEE appears Initially REI2 has no valid data in its Press ENTER to continue memory and the user is informed of this Press lt ENT gt to continue REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 17 of 60 5 Operational philosophy The various choices possible as regards the various menu choices the various options and the various modifiable values are assigned each time to the 5 function keys lt F1 gt lt F5 gt All the operational choices are shown on the bottom line of the display There are two possible assignment modes 1 A function cho
16. REP User manual Y MICROGATE TIMING AND SPORT Microgate s r l Via Stradivari 4 Stradivaristr 39100 BOLZANO BOZEN ITALY RED Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5 Page 2 of 60 User manual User manual REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E U l Version 1 09 5 OD MICROGATE ke Page 3 of 60 Summary 1 INTRODUCTION cocida 7 2 AEDOK AT RED ungene a di 8 ZA Topeka 8 211 Printer Om 9 212 Ene KEV BOA erstes ltd tankene 10 2 1 3 Miainikey board ds 11 220 Bb 12 23 A NN 12 2 4 ho GE EE TEIDE SE EET E etapa ace 13 2 5 Materials in the RED pack ave usd lis 13 Bx CONVENTIONS eee ii 14 As STARTING coi 15 41 A reddes 15 AD FirstsWitehing ON pereas oea R T R EK E AEE AEA a A E R EE 15 4 2 1 Synchronization ssie n E a a E E O EEE E E E EN 15 42 2 Data not valid message LS 16 5 OPERATIONAL PHILOSOPHY GM ss 17 6 SYNCHRONIZATION OF REI2 S INTERNAL CLOCK rrrvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvnvnnvnvnnnnnnnvnnnnnen 18 6 l SV NGHTONIZ AON serien eeu E Ea eat E E rarere 18 6 2 Modifying synchronization value ioc ccacoaeisess codusabasssuet wen tecstepadactenQanseaeaeceucvenbeeceeaceanes 18 63 S rsia slide en AAA AA esta 18 64 Sista I F RER Meats ace cs etre E E Aig eee At ewido A aie one a ao 19 OS Tresse 19 7 BATTERY RECHARGE Liisa 21 PL Diseharse fecharse ioc ao arata eei e Eea aaa a ia EE E 21 T2 Immediate recharge ENN 21 Taz NA 22 8 BATTERY CAPACITY MEASUREMENT nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
17. See Fig 9 and Fig 10 for the relative schemes and Fig 11 for an example of impulses discarded after the first one The schemes are NOT to scale 13 3 LinkGate system For details of the connection modes of the LinkGate system see appendix B REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 30 of 60 13 4 LinkPod system For details of the connection modes of the LinkPod system see appendix C 13 5 Computer REI2 has two separate connection ports individually configurable for dialogue with electronic processors The standard supported is RS 232 Although contacts for hardware flow control are present in this kernel version these are not managed Instead an Xon Xoff software control is implemented using the suspension and resumption commands for details see appendix D Fig 12 shows an example of connection between REI and two different processors 13 6 Displayboards Fig 13 and Fig 14 are examples of the connection of one or more Microgate uTAB master displayboards to REI2 The first displayboard is connected to the Displayboard output of the stopwatch the second and any others used to the Serial 2 port of the first displayboard For further details about displayboard connection modes consult the relative manual On the Displayboard connector the output to the displayboards is available both in the standard RS232 the one typically use
18. ace is selected e DATE the start date e START the start time e TYPE the type of program used for the race The positions which are free for memorization of a race are indicated by The enabled function keys are e lt F1 gt to scroll the race list up e lt F2 gt V to scroll the list down e lt F3 gt to delete the race shown by the symbol 4 You are requested to confirm that you wish to delete the race lt F4 gt to delete lt F5 gt to annul deletion If you select an unused race number the message Deletion impossible appears e lt F4 gt retrieves the race indicated by the symbol 4 and allows you to resume timing of it If you select an unused race number the message Race not available appears e lt F5 gt to return to the previous menu 9 3 Continue current race By selecting this option you resume timing of the last race stored and retain all its timings and configuration settings RED Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5 Co MICROGATE User manual Page 25 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 9 4 Total memory deletion Selecting this option allows you to delete all the data of all the stored races On the display the message ATTENTION All data and races will be irreversibly cancelled proceed Press lt F4 gt for Yes to delete all the stored races press lt F5 gt for No to annul the deletion operation REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E U 1 Version 1 09 5 EY MICROGATE ser m
19. ada A EEE TET E 57 1 4 Tnsulationiv uo A A A es 58 1 5 MAE e a NA ens a 58 l EDITING HISTOR Visio as 59 y Index of figures Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 6 of 60 OT be 8 2 Printer COMIP A o e al leo o ol leo 9 Ped NNN 10 A Mati keyboard 11 S Back CoN C ONS A A ed 12 6 Left side speacker Comer dildo 13 7 Example of connection using the banana jack socketsS ooonoconcocinccnoncconccconnoconacnnn conc cconnc ns 32 8 Example of connection using both the banana jack sockets and the DIN sockets 33 9 Diagram for N O Tine ri is tt 34 10 Diagram for N C esse 34 11 Diagram for N O line with 1 impulse only oa ars ii rd 35 12 Example of connection between two computers ocooocnocconoccnonoconononnnonn nono noco nana no cano nana ncnnncns 36 13 Example of connection of a MicroTab displayboard rresnrrrnnnrvrnrrnrrrnnrrrrrrrennrrnrrsrnrerrnnernne 37 14 Example of connection of two or more MicroTab displayboards ooooooncccnnccnoccnocccnoccconnonns 38 156 pole DIN pA 43 16 180 5 pole DN Ad 43 172240 5 pole Nucletron ria 43 REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 7 of 60 1 Introduction Congratulations on choosing the Microgate REI2 stopwatch Micro
20. age 34 of 60 Fig 9 Diagram for N O line AT min 1 10 000s AT min 1 1 000s lt M lt gt Impulse n 1 Impulse N 2 Fig 10 Diagram for N C line sm i AT min 1 1 000s AT min 1 10 000s REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 35 of 60 Fig 11 Diagram for N O line with 1 impulse only AT gt 1 10 000s lt 2 2v Valid impulse AT lt 1 1 000s gt 2 8v AT Too short line not reopened AT gt 1 1 000s lt 2 8v Voltage too low line not reopened REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E User manual Version 1 09 5 z SAA afi Page 36 of 60 Fig 12 Example of connection between two computers O 363800 COMPUTER B COMPUTER A z E 9 pole female CANNON plug Computer REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 37 of 60 Fig 13 Example of connection of a MicroTab displayboard 000 0090 888800 9 figure alphanumeric Displayboard i MICROTAB displayboard Serial 1 REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 38 of 60 Fig 14 Example of connection of two or more MicroTab displayboards O 838600 9 figure alphanumeric Displayboard MICROTAB displayboard Serial 1 Serial 2 Serial 2 if required towards others displayboards REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5
21. and EncRadio SF models as well as of the transmitters built in the various Polifemo Radio photocells please refer to the specific manuals The following is a list of general notes 3 1 Selecting the channel Every LinkGate Encoder is equipped with a 7 switch panel CHANNEL SELECT switch from 2 to 8 for setting the transmission channel The transmission channel is used in such a way that only the stopwatches REI2 Racetime2 and REI set to the same reception channel can receive the transmission signal as valid When turned on the Microgate Racetime and REI stopwatches display the currently selected channel while REI2 indicates it and prints its configuration both as a number and as an ON OFF configuration of the LinkGate Encoder switches By choosing the same switch configuration on the Encoders that you want to use you can be certain to receive only the signals from your own timing system This type of filter for signals being received is particularly useful as by selecting different channels you can use several systems stopwatch Encoder in the same zone and even on the same frequency without any risk of timings interfering with one another For the REI2 stopwatch consult the individual program manuals 3 2 Selecting signal type LinkGate Encoder makes it possible to identify the type of impulse that is being transmitted START LAP number or STOP 3 3 Selecting working frequency To be able to communicate with each other the
22. anua Page 26 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 10 Switching off Operating the switch on the back of REI2 activates its switching off function see fig 5 ref 1 At this point there are 3 possibilities Pressing key lt F1 gt for SWITCH OFF switches off the stopwatch completely with retention of all the data stored but the loss of synchronization Pressing the key lt F3 gt for STANDBY puts RED in a state of suspension everything is switched off except the time base In this way as well as the data stored the device also retains synchronization set at the regular precision of 1 ppm Pressing the key lt F5 gt for CONTINUE annuls switching off and returns you to the same point you were in before operating the switch REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 27 of 60 11 Memorization The duration of retention of the data stored by REI2 depends on the choice made when switching off The following table summarises the typical values for fully charged internal batteries in good condition Off Standby Race results and configuration More than 30 days More than 15 days Synchronization set Not retained More than 15 days 11 1 Memory capacity RED has a 2 MB memory for storing events and the configurations of various races This memory is big enough to store about 65 000 events When the memory is full the message Memory full appears on the last line of the di
23. aximum efficiency The duration of the discharge phase depends on how fully the batteries are charged and can last up to about 3 hours The duration of the subsequent recharge phase is 7 hours for the old type of battery in version 1 09 3 0 while for the new type in version 1 09 3 1 it is about 9 hours 15 minutes At the end of recharge the message RECHARGE OK appears 7 2 Immediate recharge If it is not possible to charge or recharge in the correct way because of lack of time or for any other reason it is possible just to recharge In this way recharge time is reduced but this procedure is not recommended as it reduces the efficiency of the batteries RED Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5 Co MICROGATE User manual Page 22 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 7 3 Interrupt With this function the discharge and recharge phases are interrupted REI2 returns to maintenance status until external power is present REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 23 of 60 8 Battery capacity measurement This function is used for accurate regulation of the residual battery charge This operation should be repeated every 6 months to offset natural deterioration in the performance of the internal batteries First REI2 discharges the batteries then it fully recharges them discharges them and finally fully recharges them again All these operations take about 24 hours REI2 Doc
24. ccordance with the program used Each line has its own ground contact All the grounds are connected to each other and therefore equivalent and invertible Fig 7 shows an example of connection using banana jacks 13 2 DIN lines On the DIN connector the same 4 lines and the relative ground are available together with stabilised power supply for powering external devices such as cells It is therefore possible to power the external device without consuming the charge of the batteries in it in the case of devices which have them for example the Polifemo cell or to power devices which do not have them e g LBMI cells The contacts are connected in parallel to those on the banana jacks Fig 8 shows an example of a connection using the lines on the DIN connector This connection with the Polifemo cell configured in Stop is similar to the one in section 13 1 Banana jack lines For N O contacts the contact is considered closed when a voltage signal of at least 2 8 volts for the duration of 1 10 000s is detected and reopened with a fall of 2 2v for 1 1 000s while for N C the contact is considered open when a current signal of 2 8 v for the duration of 1 10 000s is detected and reclosed at 2 2v per 1 1 000s difference of potential between line and ground Both for the N O lines and the N C lines all events inside 1 1000s antibounce circuit from the event detected are ignored The maximum recommended load on the lines is 2 KQ
25. closing the start line on the ground e On receiving the START signal LinkGate Encoder will emit two tones tone BEEP BOOP the system is synchronized If you wish to synchronize two or more Encoders with a stopwatch the procedure remains the same You must connect all the ground lines BLACK banana jacks with the ground of the stopwatch then for every LinkGate Encoder you must activate the SYNC procedure the second point in the procedure connect the start line with all the GREEN banana jacks and give a common START Note LinkGate Encoder automatically synchronizes itself to the time 00 00 00 000 it is not possible to set other times 3 9 Downloading data onto REI2 LinkGate Encoder memorises the last 256 events and the last 256 speeds if acquired on an internal permanent memory and so makes possible retrieval after an interval of time of any impulses lost as a result of radio malfunction or for any other reason 3 10 Modem function LinkGate Encoder can also be used as a modem transmitter Contrary to what happens when transmission is generated during an event however the signal at the input does not take the form of sets of data with error correction codes but is simply transformed into a signal compatible for radio transmission Data reliability is left entirely to the efficiency of the radio system REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E E MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 54 of 60 In this function
26. components of the LinkGate system must operate on the same radio frequency and with the same type of modulation Encoder e Decoder For the LinkGate Encoder and LinkGate Decoder systems the setting of the working and modulation frequency is performed on the radio devices connected EncRadio e DecRadio For LinkGate EncRadio and Linkgate DecRadio the working frequency can be varied by using the 4 switches protected by a plastic window on the back of both the transmitter and receiver 16 different radio channels can be made available by exploiting the various combinations A sufficiently high level of the quality of the radio signal received by the LinkGate system is a necessary condition for its correct use When you have completed configuration of the LinkGate system we advise you to perform the LinkGate radio signal level test present in the various timing programs on the various stopwatches to assess its quality By distributing the various frequencies available complex LinkGate systems can be used at events which take place near each other without causing mutual interference REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E E MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 52 of 60 3 4 Impulse transmission An impulse can be transmitted in two ways 1 with the manual activation key SIGNAL key 2 by means of any signal given by the closing of a contact normally open produced by a gate or photocell using the BLACK banana
27. contacts not polarised 1 START 2 Regulated 5V output for power supply of external devices max 800mA 3 Ground 4 LAP 5 STOP 6 AUX 17 1 10 LinkPod 240 6 pole socket standard signal RS 485 with galvanic insulation Optoinsulated serial output RS485 15V regulated output galvanically insulated from the device max 150mA Ground galvanically insulated from the device Optoinsulated serial output RS485 Optoinsulated serial input output RS485 Optoinsulated serial input output RS485 Du uno A REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 46 of 60 17 1 11 Start 3 5 mono jack 17 2 Sports homologization Data concerning sports homologization is available from Microgate 17 3 Technical conformity certificates Technical conformity certificates are available from Microsoft Details of the certificates issued by Italy Germany France and Switzerland are given below Nation Authority Certificate Italy Ministero delle Telecomunicazioni EMC 99 IST 027 Germany and Austria TUV TPS A100 244L CEPT LPD D France ART Autorit de R gulation des 99 0083 PPL 0 T l communications Switzerland BAKOM OFCOM UFCOM BAKOM 99 0044 K P REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E U 1 Version 1 09 5 F MICROGATE cama Page 47 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 18 Guarantees and responsibilities Microgate guarantees its products against defects of workmans
28. d for connection of Microtab displayboards and in RS485 preferred for connection to MicroGraph displayboards As default values the RS232 output has 1200 bps 8 bits of data 1 stop no parity Although a computer can be connected to this output to intercept data sent to the displayboards and to maintain compatibility with software already written it should be remembered that the data displayed is limited to what is necesary for the functioning of the displayboards and the output cannot be configured 13 7 REI net This port is reserved EXCLUSIVELY for the connection of other Microgate devices e g REI using the respective REI2 NET ports and the dedicated Microgate cables cod CAB091 13 8 Analogue I O This connector allows you to connect external data acquisition devices to one of the 3 analogue digital 13 bit converters inside REI2 Typical of these instruments is the uClima sensor for measuring air temperature and humidity and snow temperature The voltage range accepted is from 0 to 5 volts The reading frequency can be programmed via software and the value has been arrived at through the carefully calculated average of 66 repeated readings 13 9 Digital I O 5 digital signals are available on this connector 4 of them are configurable individually via the software at the input or output and in the case of one signal only at the output The output level is 0 volts for the value 0 and 5 volts for the value 1 while the input val
29. e is print on the band SYNCHRONIZED Line PC Date gg mm aaaa Hour hh mm ss dcmd REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 20 of 60 In the GPS Base mode the built in time base of REI is constantly synchronized with the GPS time ensuring a precision of 1 micro with respect to the UTC signal In this mode the synchronization message is not printed CS Synchronizing with GPS Base is only possible if microSync receives the GPS signal correctly otherwise no initial synchronization is performed Synchronization with GPS Base uses the GPS signal as time base Validity of this time base is guaranteed by the reception of at least 4 satellites If the signal is not received from a sufficient number of satellites or the connection cable between microSync and RED is disconnected the following message is printed on the band KKK de KKK KKK KKK RR RR kkkktAttentionk kkkkk GPS synchronization lost KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK As soon as the quality of the signal received by microSync is again valid the following message is printed on the band KKK KKK KR KKK KKK KKK KERR RARA rkkkktkAttentionk kkkkk GPS synchronization lost ALT LCK CONFIG Rehabilitation Synch GPS ALT LCK STOP Disable Synchro GPS KKK KR KKK KKK KKK KKK KERR RR RR The operator can decide to re synchronize the time base with the GPS signal pressing lt ALT gt lt
30. ection of digital acquisition devices 1 Digital input output 0 0 SV configurable via software 2 Digital input output 1 0 SV configurable via software 3 Digital input output 2 0 5V configurable via software 4 Digital input output 3 0 5V configurable via software 5 Ground 6 Digital output 0 5V 17 1 4 Radio 5 pole miniDIN socket Input 10V max 20mA Output Regulated SV output max 800mA Ground nA BWN Re 17 1 5 Computer A 240 6 pole socket standard signal RS 232 no hardware protocol Serial output TXD Not used RS232 input for flow control RS232 output for flow control GND Serial input RXD COM Bu ID mm Between 9 and 11 volts RED is correctly powered but the internal batteries cannot be recharged REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 45 of 60 17 1 6 Computer B 240 6 pole socket standard signal RS 232 1 Serial output TXD 2 Not used 3 RS232 input for flow control 4 RS232 output for flow control 5 GND 6 Serial input RXD 17 1 7 Display Board 240 6 pole socket standard signal RS 232 and RS 485 1 Serial output RS232 TXD 2 3 Serial output RS485 4 Serial output RS485 5 GND 6 Serial input RS232 RXD 17 1 8 Rei2 Net 240 6 pole socket standard signal RS 485 Serial output RS485 Serial output RS485 GND Du uno 17 1 9 Timing Inputs 240 6 pole socket signal at TTL level
31. er reason it can be gripped by pressing the lt Printer gt key and keeping this key pressed down until the paper has passed from the other side of the roll RED Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Version 1 09 5 Co MICROGATE User manual Page 41 of 60 TIMING AND SPORT 15 3 Releasing the paper If necessary it is possible to withdraw the paper from the printer manually by releasing the head with the appropriate for this lever and carefully pulling it out with your hands When you have finished this operation reblock the head again with the appropriate lever 5 To avoid damaging the surface of the internal head it should never be touched with metal or pointed objects REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 42 of 60 16 Climatic conditions REI2 has been tested in extremely difficult conditions of use The optimal operational temperature range is between 20 C and 50 C with uncondensated humidity from 0 to 90 At temperatures below 20C the speed at which the graphic display is updated may be reduced and there may be a loss of measurement accuracy of 0 05 ppm C After a few minutes the inside of the device naturally warms up limiting such problems Temperatures above 50 C can cause a loss of measurement accuracy of 0 05 ppm C The maximum range of use is 40 C to 70 C The device should not be used outside this range The range for storage is from 50 C to
32. gate REI2 is a powerful and versatile stopwatch which can be expanded and configured by the user in many ways to satisfy various needs The software of the Microgate REI2 stopwatch includes several operating programs which allow the device to be used for most sports during training sessions as well as in official competitions Some operating programs are supplied as extra options The main features are e Limited size and weight e Quartz time base compensated for temperature with a precision of 1 PPM equal to 0 08 s day throughout the temperature range 20 70 C e Maintenance of synchronization also with the stopwatch in standby once again with maximum precision 1 ppm Internal memorization precision of 1 25 000 of a second 3 microprocessors 2 of 8 bits and 1 of 16 2 MB of ROM flash memory and 2MB of RAM Selectable measurement precision from 1 second to 1 10 000 of a second Internal cadmium nickel batteries with an operational autonomy of about 20 hours and 21 days when off but with maintenance of synchronization 8 lines a second thermal graphic printer e 240 by 64 point graphic display with lighting feature e High quality 32 key mechanical keyboard protected by film cover Possibility of memorising and reusing up to 8 races with data retained also with the stopwatch switched off 4 direct input lines for the connection of start and finish devices gates photocells Connectable to LinkGate and LinkPod systems
33. h the rotating selector on position 0 the impulse of the output signal from the speed base will always be transmitted but the receiving stopwatch will reconstruct the correct time If more than 8 seconds pass between an input impulse in the speed base and an output impulse the system will automatically discard the value only transmitting the output impulse of the speed base the signal corresponding to the GREEN banana jack 3 7 Memory resetting Resetting the memory causes the deletion of stored data and of the system s internal time You can activate reset by keeping the 2ND key pressed down and then releasing the RESET key When this command has been received LinkGate Encoder will emit three tones as follows BOOP BEEP BOOP The system is now reset 3 8 Synchronization LinkGate Encoder is equipped with a Real Time Clock which enables you to associate any event with a time It is therefore possible to synchronize LinkGate Encoder s internal clock with any type of stopwatch The procedure for synchronizing the system is as follows e Connect the ground GND of the stopwatch to LinkGate Encoder s BLACK banana jack e Hold down the 2ND key and then press and release the SIGNAL SYNC key e LinkGate Encoder will emit the tones BOOP BEEP the system is waiting for a START e Connect the start line to the GREEN banana jack e Within two minutes give a start signal to synchronize the system either by pressing the SIGNAL key or by
34. hip for a period of one year from the date of delivery Microgate cannot accept any responsibility for breakages of REI2 or other equipment due to incorrect connection of power sources or auxiliary devices including those produced by Microgate as a result of the use of unsuitable connecting cables Microgate cannot be held in any way responsible for any malfunctioning which may occur during the timing of any kind of event LINKGATE SYSTEM Y MICROGATE TIMING AND SPORT Microgate s r l Via Stradivari 4 Stradivaristr 39100 BOLZANO BOZEN ITALY REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Eg MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 49 of 60 1 Introduction to LinkGate The transmission of an impulse via radio is a critical phase in timekeeping The possibility of losing the data transmitted of having very inaccurate timing and the transmission difficulties in some zones has often made timekeepers and trainers skeptical about this type of approach The LinkGate Encoder system represents a radical innovation in the field of radio transmission of impulses for timekeeping Technological evolution makes it possible to go from the old impulse transmission systems to the more modern data transmission concept which can guarantee extreme accuracy redundancy of the information transmitted and greater reliability In addition the compact size of the system and the possibility of using modules which have built in radio or modules
35. ice appears above the corresponding function key 2 A letter at the beginning of the line refers to the corresponding function key HH MM SS D A XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX SYY YYY YYYYY YYYYY YYY kkk kkkkkkk kk A B G ZZZZ Tist 1 Press lt F5 gt to activate this function 2 Press lt F3 gt to activate this choice The presence or absence of particular choices depends on the function program activated It will often be necessary to insert numerical data for example an athlete s start number with the numeric keyboard The possibility of doing this is indicated by the presence of a cursor vertical bar or black square on the field concerned After setting the required value this value can be confirmed by pressing lt ENT gt The lt ALT gt key does not have its own function but is used simultaneously with other keys to modify their behaviour The lt ESC gt key has several functions e Inside a menu it allows you to return to the previous menu e During the insertion of a numerical value it deletes the last figure keyed in and if pressed down for a long time it deletes the whole field REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 1 8 of 60 6 Synchronization of REI2 s internal clock REI2 can be synchronized by means of the keyboard the external line or via radio with the LinkGate system If necessary synchronization can be corrected by putting the
36. jack as a ground and the GREEN banana jack as the signal At the end of data transmission the LinkGate Encoder will emit a BEEP which signals that the device has functioned correctly By using a switch switch n 1 next to the words SHORT IMPULSE LONG you can set transmission duration approximately 2 3 seconds for long transmission and 0 6 seconds for short By selecting long transmission you will obtain greater redundancy of information as the same data will be transmitted 16 times If you select short transmission the set of data will only be transmitted 4 times so you will have lower redundancy but with a substantial reduction of transmission time For normal use we advise you always to use long transmission switch n 1 OFF in order to maximise the redundancy of transmitted data However for special applications such as the taking of several intermediate times very close together using short transmission is the only practical solution if transmissions are not to overlap Encoder and Decoder IMPORTANT when using short impulse transmission 1t is advisable to operate the receiving radio s SQUELCH control so that it remains constantly activated In this way you will avoid losing impulses as a result of the delay caused when the transceiver switches over to reception 3 5 The repeat function If for some reason the last event was not received by the Microgate stopwatches you can retransmit it to them by pressing the REPEAT but
37. mode LinkGate Encoder accepts as input a Serial signal with a maximum speed of 1200 Baud and generates a FSK modulation between 1200 Hz logic signal 0 and 1800 Hz logic signal 1 The digital input signal level RS 232 RS 485 or TTL is connected to the blue banana jack and the black banana jack The MODEM function can be activated by pressing the MODEM key 3 times consecutively and rhythmically At the first two presses you will hear a BEEP tone At the third the tones BOOP BEEP will signal entrance into MODEM function If the key is not pressed with the correct rhythm the system will refuse to enter this mode The reason for this complicated procedure for activating this function is that the MODEM function quickly uses up the battery In this way you can avoid the danger of rapidly running down the battery by accidentally touching the MODEM key To terminate the transmission session you need only press the MODEM key once The system will emit the tones BEEP BOOP to signal correct termination of the procedure 3 11 Maintenance 3 11 1 Encoder Enc003 This module is designed to avoid the need for any type of standard maintenance In normal working conditions the lithium battery 3 6 V has a life of approximately 6 years When the LinkGate Encoder is in a situation of limited autonomy it emits an acoustic signal to warn the user The low battery signal consists of three brief tones BEEP BEEP BEEP at the end of an impulse transmissi
38. ne input Aux line input Grounds Lines input duplicated of the main lines Connection for LinkPod system REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 13 of 60 2 4 Side Fig 6 Left side speacker connector 1 External speaker connector 2 5 Materials in the REI2 package RER is supplied togetherwith the following material e The REL stopwatch e A bag for transport e Adaptor battery charger e REI2 PC connection cable e Two rolls of thermal paper REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 14 of 60 3 Conventions In this manual the keys to be pressed are shown inside chevrons For example press lt F1 gt means the yellow key marked F1 while the options proposed by REI2 are indicated in bold type This symbol er draws your attention to points about which you must be particularly careful This symbol E draws your attention to points about which you must be extremely careful REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 15 of 60 4 Starting 4 1 introduction The best way to learn to use Microgate s REI2 stopwatch is to begin trying Bear in mind that there is no sequence of keys which can damage your stopwatch However make sure you read this manual carefully before connecting any accessories This chapter will guide you step by step in the opera
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40. on In this case you should immediately contact your Microgate representative or the company for battery replacement and an overhaul of the system 3 11 2 EncRadio Enc004 and Encoder Enc005 The Encradio Enc004 and Encoder Enc005 modules are powered by internal NiMh batteries which can be recharged with the adaptors supplied They can be used without recharging for about 10 000 impulses or 8 hours in the displayboard command mode Any power source between 9 and 20 Volts can be used to charge the internal batteries and also for external power supply To increase the life of the internal batteries it is advisable to recharge only after the low battery warning or after 3 months of not being used 3 11 3 Decoder e DecRadio The Decoder and DecRadio modules take power directly from the Microgate stopwatch using the dedicated connecting cable EY MICROGATE TIMING AND SPORT 4 Licences Encoder and Decoder DecRadio and EncRadio REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E User manual Version 1 09 5 Page 55 of 60 For the use of the LinkGate Encoder and Decoder modules check the regulations for radio transmissions of the country in which you intend to use them In Italy with the exception of specific cases users of transceivers must have a licence The DecRadio and EncRadio modules do not require a licence in Italy and the EU when functioning with the built in radio module Details of homologization and licensing are given below
41. ons available and any modifications to ways of updating will be published on the same site To carry out updating you will require a personal computer with a Windows 95 or higher operating system with a free serial port and the dedicated REI2 PC connecting cable Here are the steps you must follow e Connect the PC serial output to the REI2 Computer A input e Switch on REI2 by keeping the keys lt F1 gt lt F2 gt ed lt F3 gt simultaneously pressed down The serial number of the stopwatch and the wait message for connection to the computer Waiting for PC connection will appear e Launch the microFlasher program on the PC e Recognition of the program to be updated will be indicated in the events window The serial port on which the attempt is made is shown in the field Serial communication e At the moment the program establishes connection with REI2 program transfer begins The continuation of the operation is indicated with a thermometer in the program e When the operation is terminated the message Device correctly programmed appears on the computer while the message Device successfully programmed appears on REI2 s display e Disconnect the cable between the PC and REI2 and reset the stopwatch by pressing the reset button inside the printer compartment e In the Race management menu carry out Clear all memory see for example section 20 4 in the Single starts manual Notes If
42. program transmission does not begin within 30 seconds check whether the connection is correct and try again At the end of program transfer REI2 checks the quality of the program received If there is an error a message appears informing you of this In this case it is possible to reset REI2 and to carry out programming again REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E A MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 29 of 60 13 Connection schemes Below several of the most frequently used connection modes are shown as examples Although all the connections are fitted with safety circuits to protect against short circuits you should be careful to avoid any short circuits With the exception of the power socket which should however only be used within the defined ranges no source of power should be applied to any contact if you wish to avoid possible damage to the stopwatch and the peripherals connected to it CS REIR AND ANY PERIPHERALS AND ACCESSORIES SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS SUPPLY 220V ONLY WITH THE e DEDICATED ADAPTORS CONNECTION CABLES FOUND CONNECTED UP SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LIVE UNTIL YOU HAVE PROOF TO THE CONTRARY 13 1 Banana jack lines REL accepts command devices with contact either normally open or normally closed To connect devices which do not require power or have their own power supply 4 input lines are available Start Lap intermediate Stop and Aux auxiliary all configurable in a
43. rated once only The signal is generated by switching pin 6 of the I O digital port to level 0 At the same time as the synchronization impulse a BIP BOP sound signal is emitted A request for a synchronization signal prior to the REI2 time indicated will not be accepted 6 5 uSync Synchronization In order to use this function connect the microSync synchronizer to the port Computer A of the RED using the CAB146 connection cable Three options are available Disabled Enabled and GPS Base Every time the key is pressed one of the three synchronization modes is selected In the Disabled mode REI2 ignores the signals sent by microSync In the other two modes Enabled and GPS Base the built in time base is updated every time a new GPS time is received The update frequency can be set on microSync higher If CORE versions are used which are older than 14 the following message appears Available for Core Version gt 14 ES The modes Enabled and GPS Base can only be used with the version CORE 14 or If selecting Enabled or GPS Base verify that the selected time zone on microSync CS is correct In the Enabled mode REI2 waits for the synchronization signal sent by microSync and synchronizes the internal clock with the time received from the synchronizer this is printed on the band If the synchronizer is left connected or is re connected later new synchronizations are performed with relevant prints The synchronization tim
44. splay In this situation REI2 records the last event acquired by deleting the penultimate one so that it can in any case be printed Space for the race in progress can be freed by deleting one of the stored races 65 000 events correspond to approximately 8 single start races of about 2000 competitors each in which Start Stop and two intermediate events are taken REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E O MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 28 of 60 12 Software updating The software of the REI2 stopwatch is recorded in flash memory and can be updated if new versions or updates are released Each software update is labelled with an identity number composed of 2 groups of figures separated by a dot The first group represents the version It is modified only if important improvements are made and this always entails changes in the manual The second group represents the release and can reflect internal improvements to the program which are not visible to the user or improvements of functional characteristics which entail changes in the user manual e g 1 00 If there is a third group of figures this represents an update of the release indicated e g 1 05 4 indicates an update to release 5 of version 1 The various updates and the program for downloading the updates microFlasher exe will be made available on Microgate s internet site at WWW MICROGATE IT in the download section Details of the software versi
45. te reception of a single set of data is all that is required to reconstruct the original time of the event 2 2 The Repeat function If there are any problems in data reception radio malfunction interference from a more powerful transmission a cable which comes unplugged etc you can use the REPEAT function LinkGate Encoder allows you to repeatedly re transmit impulses which have not been received even after a considerable length of time has passed As soon as the transmission of an event begins LinkGate Encoder starts counting the time from the start By pressing the REPEAT key you transfer the correct time to the stopwatch which takes into account the time which has passed up to that moment 2 3 Internal memorization of event times LinkGate Encoder is equipped with a Real Time Clock that allows you to use event times in event management This special characteristic enables you to save the times of every event on a permanent memory subsequently giving you the possibility through serial link of downloading its contents onto Microgate s stopwatches The device stores the last 256 event times and speeds and so allows you to retrieve after an interval of time any data lost because of radio malfunction or any other reason REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Eg MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 5 1 of 60 3 Using the LinkGate Encoder For the operating modes of the various transmitter Encoder EncRadio
46. the display as follows e Battery use the internal batteries are being used e Maintenance the stopwatch is supplied by the external power source and at the same time the efficiency of the batteries is maintained by a trickle charge but they are NOT recharged e Discharge the internal batteries are completely discharged before being subsequently recharged e Recharge recharge in progress on the right the time remaining before the end of recharge is shown e Recharge blocked recharge has been temporarily interrupted because of insufficient voltage It will resume automatically as soon as a voltage level is restored To recharge the batteries connect the plug for recharging to any continuous current supply between 11 and 24 volts In the REI2 package a special adaptor is provided for mains power supply 220V S To recharge the batteries or completely discharge them REI2 must remain switched on During recharge it is possible to carry out every kind of timing The important thing is not to switch it off S After a reset the battery gauge cannot calculate the battery status correctly gt It will therefore be necessary to carry out a Charge Recharge cycle to have accurate knowledge of battery status 7 1 Discharge recharge When this function is selected the internal batteries are first completely discharged and then recharged This is the most correct procedure for keeping the internal batteries at m
47. the functioning of the other keys lt ENT gt key usually confirms what is done lt ESC gt key usually allows you to quit what you are doing Numeric keyboard lt Arrow up gt key lt Arrow down gt key 0 lt Displayboard gt key with activation led allows you to manage the functioning of the displayboard displayboards 11 lt Start Stop gt key modifies the types of event on which you are working SK NO 00 WQc ON Mm The functioning of the various keys can change according to the program used REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E User manual Version 1 09 5 z la Page 12 of 60 2 2 Back SOOO cs r rene sn rene s O ds 3h WOR ole e OOF GSE MR Fee gerre ETR 5 14 Fig 5 Back connectors 2 3 Connectors Au 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 On Off Switch Power Analogue inputs for the connection of sensors with analogue outputs such as the sensors for air temperature humidity and snow temperature Digital mput output for connection to devices with digital command e g MicroSem signal light or unblocking devices Input for LinkGate Decoder and DecRadio connection Serial I O A for computer connection Seriale I O B for computer connection The two connections can supply and receive different data simultaneously Connection for displayboards Connection for REI2 NET network a number of REL operators collaborate at the same event Start line input Lap line input Stop li
48. tions to be carried out when starting to use your REP 4 2 First switching on Start by connecting the mains power supply to the Supply connector wait a few seconds and switch on the device In the initial screen display the firmware release and language appear for a few seconds In this case you will see 1 09 3 followed by 0 or 1 indicating the battery type 1 indicates longlife batteries while 0 indicates standard duration Note The request for synchronization does not appear if the internal clock of your REI2 is still synchronized the data not valid message does not appear if REI2 s memory contains valid data 4 2 1 Synchronization 11 ATTENTION The first time REI2 is switched on its internal clock is The system has lost synchronization X Age Sondas not synchronized With lt F1 gt select the option B Do not synchronize Synchronize SYNCHRONIZATION You are asked for the time of synchronization Insert time 00 00 00 0000 real time for example 9 30 with the keys lt 9 gt lt ENT gt lt 3 gt lt 0 gt lt ENT gt lt ENT gt lt ENT gt Insert th oO x SYNCHRONIZATION You are now asked for the date for example 3 June Insert the time 09 30 00 0000 2003 To insert it press lt 3 gt lt ENT gt lt 6 gt lt ENT gt lt 2 gt Insert the date 1 01 1999 lt 0 gt lt 0 gt lt 3 gt lt ENT gt REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OG MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 T
49. ton even after a considerable interval of time If the problem should continue the event can be re transmitted as many times as necessary until satisfactory reception has been obtained 3 6 Acquiring a speed With LinkGate Encoder you can receive up to 16 pass by speeds from as many different acquisition zones The basic idea is to calculate the time taken to cover a speed base extremely accurately and transmit it together with the corresponding impulse START LAP or STOP Then by inserting the length of every single speed base into the Microgate stopwatch you can obtain the value for the average speed for that stretch The input signal in the speed base must be brought onto the RED banana jack and the relative ground onto the BLACK banana jack the output signal of the speed base must be brought onto the GREEN banana jack together with its ground which must be connected to the BLACK banana jack When an impulse is received from a speed base input from the RED banana jack LinkGate Encoder sets the time running If within 8 seconds there is an impulse from the speed base output from the GREEN banana jack LinkGate Encoder will transmit the time between the two signals time taken to cover the speed base and the impulse of the speed base output that is the REI2 Doc R2U_2 1095 001_E Eg MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 53 of 60 corresponding LAP or STOP impulse In the case of a START signal wit
50. ubstantial changes 1 09 3 6 5 19 New chapter uSync Synchronization 1 09 5 No substantial changes REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E O MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 60 of 60 Copyright Copyright 1999 2010 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 previously making a written application to Microgate s r l for authorisation 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 REI2 REI RaceTime MicroTab uTab MicroGraph uGraph MicroBeep Beep Uploder Microrun MicroLink uFlasher LinkPod LinkGate LinkGate encoder LinkGate decoder EncRadio DecRadio Polifemo MicroSem uSem MicroSync 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 Collaborators in the creation of REI2 and the preparation of the relative manuals are Ing Roberto Biasi Dr Vinicio Biasi Ing Federico Gori Ing Alessandro Miorelli Giuliano Menestrina Daniele Veronese The software and manuals are available in the following languages Italian English German and French Microgate S r L Via Stradivari 4 Strivaristr 39100 BOLZANO BOZEN
51. ue is between 0 and 2 volts for the value 0 and between 3 and 5 volts for the value 1 The signal light Microgate uSEM can be connected to this port REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 3 1 of 60 The maximum current available on this connector is 5 milliamperes 13 10 Power supply The external power source such as for example the adaptor battery charger supplied in the REI2 package should be connected to this connector REI2 accepts a voltage of between 9 and 24 volts on the input Keep in mind that with voltages between 9 and 11 volts the internal batteries cannot be recharged but only maintained see section 7 Battery recharge on page 21 13 11 Starter An acoustic start device can be connected to this connector which is located on the left side of RED The minimum load allowed is 4 Q REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 32 of 60 Fig 7 Example of connection using the banana jack sockets Gate Photocell aw Start line _ SN Stop line REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 33 of 60 Fig 8 Example of connection using both the banana jack sockets and the DIN sockets al Gate Photocell Start line Y a Lines REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E OD MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT P
52. which can be connected to any type of VHF or UHF transmitter radio make the LinkGate Encoder the ideal instrument for training and competitions at every level REI2 Doc R2U 2 1095 001 E Eg MICROGATE User manual Version 1 09 5 TIMING AND SPORT Page 50 of 60 2 LinkGate Encoder 3 features guaranteeing the reliability of radio transmission To overcome unreliability and the various problems associated with the old concept of radio transmission of impulses LinkGate Encoder offers a number of reliable and innovative solutions 2 1 Digital transmission of impulses LinkGate Encoder transmits a set of data no longer a single impulse that contains a large quantity of information In particular the following are transmitted e The transmitter s code which can be selected with the Channel Select switches e The Type of signal transmitted Start Lap number or Stop which can be selected with the Signal Type switch e How long ago the event took place e The Time taken to cover a speed base if present To the set of data are added numerous control codes and error auto correction codes which prevent a signal from being incorrectly interpreted during reception All the data information control codes are transmitted 16 times in order to reduce the possibility of reception failure Even with very disturbed signal transmission this system ensures maximum reliability and precision 0 4 thousandths of a second the comple
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