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1. dS Confirm by pressing OK v IS In order to better check the synchronisation we advise switching on the second beeping function by operating the 4 key and check by listening to the beeps Then trigger the device again to ensure that you have correctly performed the adjustments After having executed all the checks go back to the main menu by pressing CANCEL once or twice by pressing once the split times are deleted by pressing twice you exit the function Synchronising with a Synchroniser If you are using a synchroniser the clock setting procedure is rather simple Electronic Synchronisation Perform the following procedure if the synchroniser you are using only closes an electrical contact at each minute e g our RX775 synchroniser 1 Set the clock to the subsequent minute as with manual setting Lol 2 4 2 Connect RX775 to the socket which is normally used for the external push button 9 by using a CV B JG cable banana 4mm 3 When the exact minute 10 21 00 is reached Bora will begin with precision 4 Make sure that the time is correct i e that the clock is now set to the precise minute not one ahead nor one behind then exit the clock setting phase by pressing CANCEL X Clock Set 7 english Automatic Synchronisation with SYNCRO The automatic synchronisation allows you to set the clock by receiving the right time from another device without doing2. CTP Length enter ON 03 15 and confirm it with 6 Bora will go automatically to the next event On the display appears 2 CTZ Length Enter Oh 0 58 In the LIST mode Bora has made an overview of the race EIS ze Begin of the race TC 3 Im Start of Theorical Chronometric Test 1 TEY End of 1 and start of CT 2 End of CT 2 and start of CT 3 E mm EL End of CT 3 TC 4 l Notice that the begin of TCT1 is on the same THES gay b line as TC3 i e that the end of TC3 represents THES ts dL the start of TCT1 IDE Enter the remaining events using the same method Once you have finished programming the race press the key 62 the display appears the list of time data of the events PGM modus Now it s possible to verify the correctness of these data scrolling up and down with the cursor or pressing the keys A and F Preface english We hope that this preface will help you to a better understanding of the various possibilities the Bora offers you and we wish you to be soon a champion GOOD LUCK Preface i english 10 Preface english INDEX 1 Getting 51 1 The Main 1 The Controls An 3 Keyboard nee ALE 3 2 ClOGK ra 5 Man al Setting s iu
3. Rea kie hes e don 5 Synchronisation 6 Synchronising with a 7 Electronic Synchronisation 7 Automatic Synchronisation with 8 3 Basic 9 Theoretical Start i aa len ues RE 10 Free Stans oe 10 Linked Start 5 Neue d ea ihn 10 4 The TACO su nr nr 13 Programming the 14 Display 14 How to enter events 15 How to Change the 5 19 How to Delete 20 SUGGESTIONS ee EPIRI 21 During the 22 Warning Signals 23 Automatic Trial 23 Synchronising the Timer at the Time Control 24 Common Mistakes 24 How to Program Complex 25 Overlapping 25 More complicated 27 INDEX english 5 Menu 29 Glock a ek i bip 29 Memory
4. 43 Supplied Upon 43 11 AGIOS SEY iin ae d ei os ee a 45 12 Cross references in different languages 47 Il INDEX english 1 Getting Started We recommend reading the following chapters carefully in order to acquire a better understanding of all the timer s features and potentialities The Main Menu Switch on the timer by pressing the POWER ON key The introductory text is immediately displayed After a few seconds the main menu will be shown Gi Go 5 LeClock 2 Hey Ra 5 Continue Face t Di T The arrow on the bottom right corner shows that the menu includes other items press the DOWNWARD ARROW key v repeatedly to scroll through the whole menu Please note that as you scroll through the list the text in the first line remains unchanged this text is the menu name In the case we are illustrating here the display simply shows Ear a followed by the clock The complete list of the main menu items is the following 1 Clock Set Hey Fac Continue Face Information Training Languade ra M Os CD Br C4 RI To select one of the items do either of the following 1 Position the blinking cursor on the desired item by pressing the buttons and v and confirm with ok v Getting Started english 2 Directly press the relevant number For example press 1 if you like
5. Scrolling up and down with the buttons and F it s possible to verify the correctness of these time data Preface english Programming of Theorical Chronometric Tests TCT We have used the same schedule to explain the Theoretical Chronometric Tests has been modified to show you how important a correct reading of the schedule is Route from Varese to Varese Schedule n 1 from Varese to Induno Olona Distance meters Time Average Theoret time Sect T C CT Locality Partial Sector Total C T Sector Total C T Sector crew n 1 1 1 Varese start 0 0 0 1 0 12 01 2 Bivio Alpe Tedesco 14 790 18 230 18 230 TC2 35 35 31 251 12 36 2 Start CT 5 TC3 3 38 1 Tedesco 1 1 440 2 30 34 560 2 Alpe Tedesco 2 1 890 3 15 34 892 3 Tedesco 3 530 58 32 897 3 Ardena 15 390 19 250 37 480 4 33 1 11 35 000 13 12 3 Start TC5 3 aip 4 1 820 1 45 28 114 5 2 380 55 24 873 6 Ardena3 990 T 50 32 400 4 Castendallo 14 150 16 340 53 820 TC6 31 1 45 31 626 13 46 4 Start CT 11 TC7 3 148 7 1 3 180 5 40 33 671 8 Castendallo 2 1 480 2 50 31 341 9 Castendallo 3 2 790 4 35 36 524 5 Induno Olona 27 950 35 400 89 220 TC8 56 244 37 929 14 45 Renumbera
6. of this CT with CT 2 H wi ies xiHa By pressing the CT2 will be linked to SCT 2 This is the result Programming case B BeSCT SCT CT CT der d EI In this case after you have entered the CT1 it is necessary to position the cursor on SCT1 Enter the CT2 Don t link the trial to SCT 1 X Iz linke Lhe d with CT 1 B Sila nt iho CT2 represents a trial in a trial in this case CT1 This is the result 26 bet ee mm bp iun cese iI 1 PI The race english IS It s important to know that it is not the duration of a trial which determine its position but only the place where it will be inserted in the list I e that s possible to insert a series of trials which are impossible to realize More complicated cases Follow the instructions step by step as described below 1 Pass on to LIST mode and enter a set of trials either one by one or through SERIES OF The trials shall be as many as those that are included in the relevant series LIST TC CT CT CT CT CT TC m ee fl 2 Enter manually where requiered the Start CT 5 If the number of the SCT corresponds to a CT in the LIST automatic linking to this trial is requested LIST TC CT CT 5 CT CT CT TC PPP E PI ME C4 CIE
7. 50 31 341 13 Castendallo 3 2 790 4 35 36 524 5 Induno Olona en regr 27 950 35 400 89 220 TC8 56 244 37 929 14 45 Renumberation of TC made by the participant d Once you have put a look on the card you can begin to enter the data following the programming steps below First step programming of Time Controls TC 1 Switch on the timer by pressing the clock needs to be adjusted only before the race starts Press 2 new race Press for deleting time data of a stored race you don t need anymore 4 Enter start time of the first participant you find in the column theoretical time crew n 1 12h 01 and confirm with v Press Press 1 series of You ll find a list of different kind of events to enter Preface english 7 10 11 12 Press 1 choosing a series of TC Now you must pay attention looking at the card Only the long distance TC have been numbered not so the TC with a short distance 50 m immediately after the TC 2 with a duration of only 3 min Verifying the column theoretical time crew n 1 you can notice that the first crew can not start before 12 01 they must be at TC2 at 12 36 and must start the second section of tests at 12 39 It s clear that the 3 min sections before the are also TC It s necessary to renumber the TC on the time and distance card on your own in order to match both the schedule and
8. apri hat ee re eine 29 Beep from 15 29 How to download a 30 Input Line 0 31 Language nre uet en eier 32 End of Races tt Wed ter 32 oie eier 33 Preparation z 5 os be imc b Abe b at ES 33 Input Eine 33 Types of 34 TIMING diu eR aachen 34 Preparation rei ne 34 Displaying Timing 35 Deleting Timing 35 Exiting the Training 35 7 PowerSupply gt il e 37 Battery Insertion and 37 Battery Low 0 38 8 Warranty and Customer Service 39 ee 39 If the Timer Needs 0 39 Warranty on lt 40 Functional problems 40 9 Technical Data 41 F8alures ar ann e EUER ME ehe e 41 Declaration of Conformity 42 10 ACCOSSOHOS un nun 43 Supplied with the
9. mol 3 If necessary change the linking of the various starts by positioning the cursor on the trial and operate the V key until the desired result is obtained The race 27 english LIST TC ET CT SCT CT CT TC i fe a i f Ro CH PO e e english 5 Menu key The MENU key enables you not only to delete trials and carry out synchronisations as described above but also to access a whole set of other functions Clock 3 Through the 3 function the main clock is displayed this will appear without any possible correction that may have been entered through SYNC Check split times may be carried out as in SYNC and in CLOCK SET from the main menu However no changes can be entered Memory 4 Press 4 to obtain information on the current memory status A special window will appear showing the number of currently programmed trials and the remaining storage capacity Press any key to exit Beep from 15 5 When the device is set to CD mode the final countdown where larger characters are displayed and each second is marked by a beep automatically starts when there are fifteen seconds left before zero is reached To change this interval press 5 The following message is displayed FIHHL COUHTDOWH fram 15 seconds Enter the desired value or change the value by using A v Confirm the new setting
10. CV JK JK cable is required Pressure switch SENTINEL Enables you to use it for the training with the aid of Bora CV BSC JG cable is required CV JK JK connection cable This connects two Bora timers together and thus makes it possible to download a whole race program in just a few seconds CV M12 JG connection cable To connect Bora with the pressure switch P100 e CV BSC JG connection cable to connect Bora and the pressure switch SENTINEL CV B JG connection cable This cable is used for connecting the Line input with any device having a normally open input on sockets with 4 mm Accessories 43 english 44 Accessories english 11 Glossary Actual End Linked trials The time at which the passage over the Finish Line actually takes place In Bora timers the actual time is given by the time when the manual triggering is carried out by means of the red push button See also Theoretical End Please note that if the time actually recorded by the race timekeepers is available to you after a passage e g it is given in the Schedule this should be entered in Bora as set time so as to eliminate any possible imprecision of your split timing Series of trials in a sequence where the finish of each trial corresponds to the start of the following one Overlapping trials Series of linked trials where various trials are timed CT Schedule Section Glossary simultaneously even though t
11. Mode english The LIST mode gives an overview of the trials that have been entered The correlation between the various trials is also shown by means of vertical dashes linking the relevant trials the horizontal dashes are marked with a thicker line An example is given below LIST START ET of IL TET 2 d The PGM Mode displays and enables you to modify the details of a trial i e you will be able to change its starting and running times The actual passage time is computed automatically by adding starting time and running time together TC 2 412 3000 18730 1230 The cD Countdown Mode is used while the race is taking place It constantly shows the time remaining to the end of the trial under way be it a chronometric test or a time control with a set time oc Cee 12 Fass in F g 4 Vou can srlit How to enter events The first thing to be done before starting a race is that of carrying out the programming of the events The race english To enter the events into the timer make sure the device is either in PGM mode or in LIST mode Ifthe CD mode is active press to pass on to one of the two other display modes Then press INSERT The INSERT EVENT menu appears this menu is listed below in its full form IHSERT EUEHT 1 Series of ZETO Theoret CT Start CT Festart m cn E tl You
12. entered can be constantly checked After entering all trials shift to PaM mode and make sure that all the time values are correct The race 21 english During the Race Simply press to enter the race mode The timer automatically displays the first event not yet expired CO Fa Ef il t iln 16 45 Vou can split in The display appears as follows 1 Top line name of the event in progress You can pass on to the following preceding events by means of keys A v 2 Middle line time remaining to reach the finish line 3 Bottom line You must selit You can split message With regard to item 3 above please note that the message Word can zrlit means that by operating the external push button or alternatively key while you passing over the finish line you will be able to store your advance delay time at the passage On the contrary the message ou must selit means that you are forced to split the time while passing the finish line as there are trials that will be using the actual end of the current trial as their start The error on the passages may be displayed by scrolling the trial list backwards the following will then be displayed instead of the message fou must split You can split DE dl ar Delay of ADL d B 14 22 The race english Warning Signals Bora warns you that the countdown is approaching zero by means o
13. press CANCEL X to cancel the operation and go back to the main menu without deleting any data CONTINUE RACE Use this key when you wish to go on using or programming trials that have already been entered previously In this case too you can either confirm or cancel by operating keys and X The race 13 english Programming the Race Upon entering the programming phase the following message is displayed START AL gt This is the first trial START it is inserted automatically every time a new race is started and is the Start ofthe event The starting time has not yet been set it is thus still identified with question mark To set a starting time just type it in For example to set the start at 10 15 type 1 DOBD B and confirm the setting by pressing The starting time is now set PGM START At FO 1G Vis Ga Before illustrating how to enter the following trials a brief description of the Bora display modes is given below Display Modes Bora can display the stored data in three different modes 1 Program Detail PGM 2 List LIST 3 Countdown CD The current display mode is constantly shown in the upper left corner of the display Use keys cLocks amp and FLAG amp to change the mode an 5 always takes you to the Countdown CD mode whereas key 5 shifts from LIST mode to PGM mode and vice versa 14 The race LIST Mode PGM Mode CD
14. through v Menu key 29 english How to download a race 6 To copy a program from another Bora device a CV JK JK cable is needed Please note that this is an optional cable Connect the cable to the 1 4 sockets of the two timers To carry out the data transfer press 6 on the Bora timer into which the race is to be downloaded The following message will be displayed Copa the race fram another BORA iho wi Yes Important Notice as the device clearly shows by asking you this function enables you to download the programming from another timer Therefore all operations are to be carried out on the empty timer whereas no key must be pressed on the timer that already contains the race Press to confirm the copying N B this will automatically delete any existing programming The transfer will then begin Cops from DIGITECH BORA 1 65 Events 15 Once the transfer has been completed the operation takes only a few seconds you will hear an acoustic signal from Bora and the following message will be displayed Face LOADED The transfer downloads the whole programming including split times 30 Menu key english However the following remains unchanged Clock synchronisation and number of seconds for the final countdown IS Do not press any key on either of the two timers while the transfer is taking place This may cause the data transfer t
15. to set the clock This method can also be used when the relevant number is not shown on the display For instance you can press 9 to switch off the timer even when only items i Zand 3 are currently displayed Every time you are required to choose between several options Bora will display a similar menu 2 Getting Started english The Controls An Overview This section briefly describes the functions of the various controls of Bora Details will be given further on in the manual Keyboard Name Function Number Keypad The number keypad enables you to set times and select items from the menu g POINT Its main function is that of separating hours from minutes and minutes from seconds CANCEL Cancels the current setting In some cases it may be used to delete data CONFIRM Confirms the setting that is being carried out ARROWS UP DOWN Arrow keys are commonly used to scroll lists In certain cases they may be used to increase decrease a value 0 LOUDSPEAKER Enables or disables the beeping of seconds e MENU Gives access while the race is under way to functions that are rarely used It also enables you to exit from such functions INSERT Enters a trial after the one that is currently displayed CLOCKS Shifts from one program display mode to another G9 amp FLAG Getting Started Displays the countd
16. will then be able to make your selections from the menu IS NOTE if you wish to add a new event amidst other already existing events move along the list by using the arrows v until you position the cursor on the event that is immediately preceding the point of insertion For example to enter a trial between TC3 and 4 first of all position the cursor then press 4 Trial Types A description of the differences between the various types of trials is given below Please note that the timer will ask you to answer a few questions so as to enable the programming to be correct 1 Series of arapid system for entering several identical trials in a sequence 2 TC a Time Control for which a whole minute is allowed for the passage Bora will display Fass naow for the entire length of that minute 3 Theor CT any checkpoint with a precise set time be it penalised to the tenth or to the hundredth of a second 4 CT Chronometric Test the participant is free to decide when to start free start 16 The race english 5 Start CT this function is used only if the race includes overlapping trials 6 Festart a new start for example for the second stage of the race Linking the Trials The trials can be linked to one another There are three types of linking trials together 1 Start at a SET TIME Rally type In this case the trial is not linked to anything else the s
17. BORA Portable computer for reliability trials User s manual version 1 6 eng 225 4 amp BORA Programmable Computer for regularity trials Manual 1v6 english Important Notice Key sequences and all the program related material as well as their commercialisation or their suitability for the intended uses are not covered by any type of warrenty either expressed or implied on the part of Digitech The risk relating to quality and performance of key sequences and of program related material is borne exclusively by the user In the event that the key sequences or the programs prove to be defective the user and not Digitech or third parties shall bear the entire cost for any necessary corrections and for any possible consequent damage Digitech shall not be held responsible for any damage whatsoever deriving from the supply use or performance of the key sequences or program related material DIGITECH S r l Via Muggia 6 34018 S Dorligo della valle TS Italy Edition No 126 November 2002 Copyright 1996 2002 by Digitech S r l english Preface Dear customer Congratulation You have just bought an advanced timer for the complete time management of regularity trials The equipment is easy to use However we recommend reading the following chapters carefully in order to acquire a better understandig of all the timer s features and potentialities Befo
18. Bora On the schedule at page IlI the TCs have been renumbered The same list will appear at the end of programming the timer M gt Bora asks you how marra Enter 7 Time Controls START will become TC1 Press 7 and then v At the demand number of first event of the new section press the key 2 and confirm it with the first event linked with START confirm it with 6 At the demand ist TCZ Lensth enter Oh 35 91 3 5 o and confirm it with In this way you memorize the time data and at the same time you pass to the next TC Enter 043 Finally enter all the remaining time data as follows Oh 33 Oh 3 OF 31 Oh 3 and Oh 56 When all the TC are memorized correctly the display will show you the duration of TC8 the last one in the list D With the key A J it is possible to scroll up all the time data of TC til PGM START scrolling down by pressing the key v you can verify the correctness of the data comparing it with the schedule see column of Theoret time crew n 1 By pressing the key on the display appears the LIST mode see p 14 and it s possible to verify how the Bora has built schematically the Preface english trial with the help of vertical segments LIST START TC 2 TC TC TC TC TC TC Start of the race _ Time Controls C4 h L mj Second
19. C duration of CT by displaying 12 57 10 00 The theoretical time remains valid even if you are late because there is no pressure Switch to verify the real passage at the begin of the trial These basic notions are fundamental to a correct programming of Bora For this reason make sure the difference between the various types of trial linking is clear before you go on reading this manual Basic Concepts 11 english 12 Basic Concepts english 4 race The handling of the race is carried out by Bora in a sort of electronic schedule which includes all the events as contained in the actual race schedule This timer schedule will indicate each event Time Control Chronometric Test etc with the same name as described in the real schedule Besides all correlations between trials such as the fact that some trials are of the linked type will also be displayed by Bora To start the programming phase choose either 2 NEW RACE 3 CONTINUE RACE IS Timing data remain stored even when the device is switched off In this way it is possible to memorize the race days or weeks before NEW RACE Operating this key means deleting any trial that is stored in memory so as to begin programming a new race If some trials have already been stored in memory you will be asked to confirm the deletion of the stored race Clear T testa of the trial ino wi Yes Confirm the deletion by means of OK W or
20. carry out the clock setting The new clock setting will then be requested MEW TIME Barcz da Ci from Sancra Clock Set 5 english Enter the current time plus one or two minutes as the actual clock start will take place only later For instance do the following to set 10 e 21 type 1 0 2 1 then confirm by pressing OK W if the setting is incorrect cancel it by pressing CANCEL ix The clock is now ready to start READY TO START 16 217 ga ac xiexit wi START When the entered time is correct start the clock by pressing or better by operating the external push button which is connected to the socket Once the clock has started the initial adjustment display message will be shown again Synchronisation Check To make sure that the clock is actually synchronous manually trigger your Bora by means of the external push button simultaneously operating the SPLIT key of the other clock This will immediately show you how many hundredths of a second the two clocks are out of synchronisation Once the error is known type the figure on the Bora keyboard to automatically carry out the correction if your Bora is behind time with respect to the other clock type a minus sign v before the correction For example type 1 3 if Bora is 13 hundredths of a second ahead of the other clock 6 Clock Set english CLOCK Ci set Correct iors 158 106
21. case we haven t got neither a pressure switch nor a photocell that will verify the real passage Even when you start with a delay of e few seconds the starting time remains theoretical Free Start You can decide when to start the trial In this case the timer will start to count when the front wheels of your car pass on the pressure switch Linked Start The linked start may be of two types 1 Linked to the Real End of a preceding trial the typical case is that of linked trials where each trial starts when the preceding trial finishes For example let us consider two linked time trials the first one with the time of arrival at 12 45 00 00 and the second one lasting 7 seconds The theoretical end of the second trial as computed by Bora is 12 45 07 00 With this type of linking in case the actual passage given by splitting the timer upon passing the finishing line takes place at 12 45 00 45 with a delay of 45ths of a second Bora automatically sets 12 45 07 45 12 45 00 45 00 00 07 00 as the finish time for the second trial 10 Basic Concepts english 2 Linked to the Theoretical End of a previous trial this is typical of time controls where the following checkpoint needs to be reached in time even when there is a previous delay E g Time Control linked with Chronometric Test The TC ends at 12 45 00 00 the chronometric test lasts 0 12 10 00 12 min and 10 sec In this case the Bora computes the data end of T
22. e start is required to take place at a set time Glossary english 12 Cross references in different languages IT GB DE co TC ZK Controllo Orario Time Control ZeitKontrolle PC CT SP Prova Cronometrata Chronometric Test SonderPr fung PCT TCT TSP Prova Cronometrata Teorica Theoretical Chronometric Test Theoretische SonderPr fung IPC Inizio Prova Cronometrata SCT Start Chronometric Test SSP Start SonderPr fung Cross references in different languages 47 english 48 Cross references in different languages
23. f an acoustic signal when there are one minute and thirty seconds left The last 15 seconds are shown one by one The countdown figures are displayed by using larger digits 3 H H 211 Differently TCs show the time remaining to reach the beginning of the minute that is appropriate for passing and not to the passage itself In other words you will have to pass only after the countdown has reached zero the display will appear as follows CO TE il Ar Pass now TaN The number of seconds here fifteen for the final countdown can be varied at any time even during the race simply by pressing 5 see the chapter concerning MENU key Automatic Trial Change Split timing at the finish line passes Bora automatically on to the following event Warning this means that to pass on to the following trial you always have to split even when the message au can se lit is displayed Indeed this indication only shows that the split time is not indispensable for the race and that you can pass on to the following race also by pressing Once the countdown has reached zero the display shows the message Delas aaa Which is necessary in case you are really late The race 23 english Synchronising the Timer at the Time Control The precision of your arrival at the time controls depends basically on the perfect synchronisation of your timer to that of the time
24. f the timer input line produces a display message containing the actual passage time This type of timing is useful if you need to handle time controls where the passage is required to occur at a certain place and at a certain time Lap If this timing mode is selected the displayed times are related to the previous timing data except for the first line closing which as it enables the timing is characterised by a time equal to 0 00 seconds This type of timing is useful when you need to train for passages at linked chronometric tests where each input coincides with the beginning of the following trial Timing Preparation First of all place the pressure switch onto the road surface where the passages are to take place Synchronise Bora with the timer equipped with stopwatch that you will be using in your vehicle If you intend to use the SPLIT timing type set the same time of day on both timers for Bora clock setting procedure see p 5 Clock Set Subsequently choose Training LAP Synchronisation is not necessary 34 Training english Displaying Timing Data The four most recent times can be displayed simultaneously by Bora 3 al dit 4 6 These symbols t e indicate that there are some more timing data By pressing the previous timing data will be displayed whereas v will take you back to the most recent ones IS The device will emit an acous
25. g highlighted CLEAR EUEHT ECT d CT 2 as Use the arrows 5 to select the trial to be deleted then confirm by pressing IS If the trial to be deleted is used as a computed start for one or more trials a message is displayed informing that the trial cannot be deleted ERROR Time event already used bui OE IS To delete a series of linked trials start from the last one this will enable you to avoid problems derived from cross references between trials 20 The race english In the LIST mode a trial can be deleted simply by positioning the cursor on it and pressing X CLEAR TC 47 Ves miho Confirm with Suggestions As programming sets of events is a very easy Operation we suggest that you program races by entering the trials divided into uniform sets For example ifthe race is made up of Time Controls followed by a series of Chronometric Tests you may do the following First of all enter a series of time controls as many as there are in the race You will only have to enter the running time of each section Place the cursor on each time control and enter the series of trials always with SERIES OF that are linked to it In such an instance you will only be required to enter the running times of trials As a general rule the entire operation should be carried out in the LIST mode so that the correct positioning of the trials being
26. ges to Digitech will be borne by the customer Any packages sent carriage forward will be returned to sender Warranty on Repairs Digitech warrants that any repairs carried out after the warranty period has expired will be free from defect in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of repair Any repair carried out under warranty will not lead to any extension of the original warranty period Functional problems If you have got some problems in using the timer or the device has got functional problems don t hesitate to contact us by mail DIGITECH Via Muggia 6 34018 San Dorligo della valle TS Italy by fax 39 040 833 0561 by e mail support digitechtiming com 40 Warranty and Customer Service english 9 Technical Data Features Technology Weight Size Power Supply Battery Life Available Storage Capacity Inputs and Outputs Timing Basis Environmental Conditions Technical Data HCMOS microprocessor 24 KByte ROM 400 gr 190 x 100 x 33 mm 9 Volt battery PP3 Over 200 hours alkaline battery 60 items each item includes relevant section reference number Input for PB5 JG A external push button Normally open contact minimum input duration 5 mSec timings selectable 500 mSec 2 Secs Earphones Output Stereo Jack Socket 3 5 mm dia for 32 Ohm earphones Data Transfer Output Stereo Jack Socket 3 5 mm dia 9600 bps Calibratio
27. hat e TCT the begin and the end of the trial can be compared with appointments which are based on the official time trial E g the Chronometric Test lasts 5 10 becoming a TCT which begins at 9 34 the participant must end the test at 9 39 10 otherwise he will get penalities for early or late arrival CT the crew is allowed to decide when to start It is very important that the participants once the front wheels have passed on the pressureswitch finish the test in 5 10 e OOths to avoid to get penalities Usually the TCT are used in regularity trials or better in rallies speed where all events are based on the theoretical time IS For a correct programming of the timer it s important to make clear all doubts concerning the race On the Time and Distance card a sector of only 10 meters with the duration of 3 minutes which could appear immediately after a TC could reveal the difference in test types It s a CT if the length is indicated on the schedule a TCT if the length is missing In case of CT it s important to know that the driver must have a good ability to drive to avoid time penalities In case of TCT the participant must have the ability and a good timer which has been synchronised with the timer of the timing staff The particularity of the Bora is that it is able to program up to 60 countdowns and in this way it is able to handle a whole race with its TC CT and TCT Once you have mem
28. hese trials are developed along the same course For example a race may have a non fixed start time timing is started by the passage on a pressure switch The passage on the pressure switch simultaneously starts the timing of two trials with different running times and thus finishing with different times on different pressure switches Chronometric Test road section to be run within a pre determined time Generally time trials are independent of the time of day i e you can usually enter the race at any time however competitors are bound to keep within a set running time to go from the start line to the finish line This trial may sometimes begin with a precision time check in such a case the trial start will necessarily coincide with the time that is intended for passing at the Checkpoint It should be noted that the trial start is not the time at which you should have passed theoretical passage time but the time at which you actually pass actual time Race document road book giving the set running times for the various trials With certain types of races the actual passage times are also recorded by the race officials on this document The stretch of road between two Checkpoints Conventionally each section is numbered in the same way as the Checkpoint that follows it As far as Bora programming is concerned the running time for a Checkpoint is the running time of the section preceding it 45 english Split S
29. ial number as indicated on the radar if that is the first trial its name will most probably be CT 1 Press 1 v You will then be asked whether the trial is linked with the trial coming just before it START in this case Iz the event linked with STHET B Mmz If the trial you entering begins exactly on the finish line of the trial preceding it START in this case answer YES v If the time trial is independent i e after the START trial a further detection is carried out with free start and the time trial takes its start from there answer NO x The LIST display mode makes the difference clearer Let us assume there is already another TC after CT1 Case A CT1 is linked to the START LIST KL 1 Ic ci Case B CT1 is independent LIST SCT 1 Gy i je xm 1 Please note that in case B a new event has been automatically added i e Start of Chronometric Test SCT Entering Series of Trials The item SERIES OF from the INSERT menu enables you to rapidly enter uniform sets of trials The use of this function is recommended 18 The race english it enables you to save time while programming as it is optimised for the various trial types Simply follow the instructions given to you by the timer How to Change the Trials The PGM mode is ideal for changing the details of trials that have been ente
30. keepers The use of synchronisers has constantly increased during the last few years thus this type of problem has almost completely disappeared However we recommend making sure wherever possible that the clocks are set correctly Press 2 to check for synchronisation and to correct it if necessary The following message is displayed You can now carry out split times and or start the continuous second beeping device key 4 to check for your clock s synchronism to the timekeepers clocks Just as with the initial setting you can carry out corrections simply by typing the error on the keyboard However please note that there is one fundamental difference the change you are now making is only atemporary one and will be displayed on the upper right side of the display This means that if your timer is not perfectly synchronised with the official race time and the passage has taken place you will immediately be able to go back to the official time To do so while the SYNC mode is active either type in the delay that is currently being displayed on the upper part preceded by an opposite sign or simply press C Common Mistakes The most common mistake while using Bora is accidental split timing before passing the finish line This will automatically start the following trial Don t worry Simply press 4 this will take you back to the correct trial The lower part of the display will
31. manual setting In this way errors can be avoided Its possible to connect your Bora to a SYNCRO or to another Bora Connect Bora to SYNCRO by means of a CVJK JK cable through the 14 sockets not supplied with Bora nor with Syncro Choosing 1 from the main menu Bee 1s Press CLOCKS G twice Now Bora is receiving the right time Receiving from DIGITECH 5uncra an acoustic signal will confirm that the syncronisation has been succesfull Time receiving 8 english 3 Basic Concepts The idea of a regularity race is that of following a set course divided into several sections to be run within set times and depending on the trial time Every section is marked off in time by time controls that are progressively numbered TC Time Control for which penalities are provided to the minute TCT Theoretical Chronometric Test for which penalities are provided to the tenth or to the hundreth of a second Between one Time Control TC and another there may be Chronometric Tests CT There are two different kinds of CT single every test has an independent start and end linked the end of one test represent the begin of another one These Chronometric Tests can be based on the time of day or not free start The running time of all sections from TC to CT and time trials are given in the Schedule Time and Distance card supplied by the race organizer
32. n precison 50 5 ppm 0 0018 sec hour Thermal stability 5 ppm 0 018 sec hour Timer life 3 ppm year 0 011 sec hour per year Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C Relative Humidity max 95 41 english Declaration of Conformity According to European Standard EN45014 and ISO IEC Guide 22 publication Producer DIGITECH S r l Address Via Muggia 6 San Dorligo della Valle Trieste declares that the product Type Programmable Countdown Timer Name BORA complies with the following directives 73 23 EEC IEC950 1991 EN 60950 1993 Directive Safety 89 336 EEC EN 55022 1993 Classe B Directive EMC EN 50082 1 1992 IEC 801 2 1984 4kV CD 8kV AD IEC 801 3 1984 3V m Supplementary BORA Programmable Countdown Timer Information has been tested in a typical configuration with DIGITECH s PB5 JG A push button Trieste 6th of June 1996 Diego Gustin QA Manager 42 Technical Data english 10 Accessories Supplied with the Timer The pack includes One PB5 JG A push button One 9 Volt battery PP3 type One protective bag This User s Manual Supplied Upon Request Several accessories are available for the Bora timer The most common ones are listed below Universal SYNCRO synchroniser This enables the synchronising of Bora with the Official European Time as broadcast by DCF77 radio The Bora clock setting takes place in a completely automatic way a
33. o fail Loading FAILED Should a transfer failure take place repeat the procedure Input Line Timing 7 The Input Line timing value may be changed by pressing 7 This value is the time during which the line remains insensitive after receiving the first impulse The timing value will thus enable you to avoid possible spurious impulses that may originate in the external device connected You can choose between two timing values Ties Lie isImmediate z Short 8 5 z3 Long z 20 aL A Considering the type of keypad supplied with Bora the use of the short timing is advisable as this eliminates the effects of possible light push button bounces but ensures the detection of rapid sensor inputs IS The timing value short appears automatically when you start a new race or when you continue the race Menu key 31 english Language It is possible to choose a language by pressing 8 Lansguade l amp Italianao 2 English 5 Deutsch Once a language has been selected it remains stored even when the timer is switched off 0 It is possible that during the battery replacement the timer forgets the language previously chosen In this case the timer before the main menu appears asks you to choose a language Once you have made a choice you can go on to program the device normally 0 End of Race 9 To terminate the race and exit the main menu
34. ondition that the timer is sent back to Digitech carriage paid The warranty is void if the failure of the product has resulted from accident misuse carelessness or handling by any person unless authorised by Digitech Digitech S r l disclaims any other warranties either expressed or implied In any case Digitech S r l is not liable for any damages whatsoever not described herein Batteries and possible damage caused by them are not covered by the Digitech warranty For information on battery warranty contact the battery manufacturer If the Timer Needs Repairing Should your timer need to be repaired contact our customer service on 39 040 280 990 Monday to Friday 9 00 am to 12 30 pm and 02 00 pm to 06 00 pm Make sure the package you send us includes the following along with the timer Your address where the product is to be re delivered to A brief description of the failure and if possible how to reproduce it e If the warranty still applies please enclose a copy of the receipt for payment or any other dated proof of purchase The timer and the accompanying written material must be shipped in the original shipping container or an equivalent preventing damages in Warranty and Customer Service 39 english transit Such damages are not covered by the warranty You are highly recommended to insure the package Digitech will then re deliver the repaired timer on similar terms All shipping char
35. orized the trial the timer shows you b Preface english a list built with little vertical segments dashes indicating the events TC and CT A computerized copy of the Time and Distance card has been made This is a typical example for a Time and Distance card Route from Varese to Varese Schedule n 1 from Varese to Induno Olona entry regrouping Distance meter Time Average Theoret time CT Locality Partial Sector Total C T Sector Total C T Sector crewn 1 1 1 Varese start 0 0 0 TC1 0 12 01 Start CT 1 3 120 1 Masnago 1 100 14 25 714 2 Masnago 2 70 8 31 500 3 __ Masnago 3 100 15 24 000 4 Masnago 4 50 9 20 000 2 Bivio Alpe Tedesco 14 790 18 230 18 230 TC2 35 35 31 251 12 36 2 Start CT 5 50 TC3 3 38 5 Tedesco 1 1 440 2 30 34 560 6 Tedesco 2 1 890 3 15 34 892 7 Tedesco 3 530 58 32 897 3 Ardena 15 390 19 250 37 480 4 33 1817 35 000 13 12 3 Start CT 8 40 TC5 a ata 8 1 820 1 45 28 114 9 2 380 55 24 873 10 3 990 1 50 32 400 4 Castendallo 14 150 16 340 53 820 TC6 31 1 45 31 626 13 46 4 Start CT 11 110 TC7 3 148 11 Castendallo 1 3 180 5 40 33 671 12 Castendallo 2 1 480 2
36. own of the time remaining to the following finish line english Controls on the upper side Name Function VOLUME Volume adjustment for acoustic signals to earphones EARPHONE Connection socket for any type OUTPUT of stereo earphones Only the beeping of seconds is sent to the earphones COMMUNICATION Data transfer socket for SOCKET connecting another Bora timer or a SYNCRO synchroniser LINE SOCKET Socket for connecting the push button supplied a RX775 synchroniser or other sensors CONTRAST Display contrast adjustment 4 Getting Started english 2 Clock Set The clock normally needs to be adjusted before the race starts For this reason when Bora is switched on appears on the top right corner of the display IS Please note that no clock adjustment is needed if you only wish to program the timer The exact time is only necessary during the development of the race Two clock adjustment procedures are possible depending on whether a synchroniser is available or not 1 Manual adjustment The clock is set and started manually synchronisation must then be checked and corrections carried out if necessary 2 Electronic adjustment The clock is set by means of a synchroniser Manual Setting Choose 1 from the main menu and thereby enter the clock adjustment function The display will appear as follows CLOCK H set a B1 15 Press the CLOCKS key to
37. plit timing SCT Synchronising TC Time Control Theoretical End TCT 46 The act of apparently stopping the time elapsing on a clock The term derives from old mechanical chronographs two overlapping clock hands used to show the seconds elapsing by pressing button one of the two was stopped As both of them were moving the impression was that of the clock having one single hand which then split into two when a special push button was pressed Start Chronometric Test In Bora programming this is automatically entered if the trial is independent of the time of day The event is kept separate from the trial so as to maintain the one to one relation between events and relevant finish lines As spy stories taught us this is an essential requirement in order to be able to carry out a given action at a given time In the case of competitors taking part in regularity trials synchronising means to set one s clock to the same clock time as the official race timer Checkpoint along the race route where the passage must occur at a given time of day There are two kinds of TC time control TC theoretical chronometric test TCT With time control the actual passage is not required to be the highest possible precision since they serve as a way of rearranging the competitors The time at which you are supposed to pass over the Finish Line See also Actual End Theoretical Chronometric Test A time trial for which th
38. press 9 If you wish to switch off the device press Jagain 32 Menu key english 6 Training When Bora is set to this function and connected to a pressure switch or a photocell up to 40 time values for passages over the sensor can be detected and stored The time values can also be displayed later on CV BSC JG Cable SENTINEL Pressure switch SENTINEL Timerr BORA Preparation Input Line The Input Line to which the sensor is to be connected is the same socket where the push button Supplied with Bora must be connected 1 Any normally open N O sensor can be used for example our pressure switch SENTINEL When Bora is set to Training Mode the Input Line is timed to 2 seconds which means the line remains insensitive for two seconds following the opening of the contact This timing interval prevents the detection of spurious impulses caused by the passage of the vehicles rear wheels the timer thus displays only the real passage times The triggering of the external line can be simulated by pressing OK english Types of Detection Select the function Training from the main menu by pressing 5 There are two possible kinds of detection TRAINING 1r5Elit 2 La Split If this timing mode is selected the detected time data are related to the time of day previously set in Bora Any triggering o
39. re reading the manual it s necessary to make clear the concept of trial which is based on Distance and Time and how these terms have been introduced in the Bora s philosophy Every event from the simpliest like a Club rally to the most complicated one consists in a series of appointments which depend on the time trial The Start of a trial is one of them and begins in a precise hour The schedule is divided in Time Controls TC which mark off in time every section 901 122 153 TCT 1 TC4 931 7934 93910 10704 Between checkpoint this case and another there are two kinds of chronometric tests which can be 1 TCT abbreviation for Theoretical Chronometric Test which is linked with the theoretical time trial TC 1 A TC2 TC 4 30 12 3 Start HM 10 9 01 931 93 9 39 10 1094 l e that at the end of TC3 at the theoretical time 9 34 the crew once started must complete the test section even if the car stops immediately after the Go Preface english 2 CT abbreviation for Chronometric Test The crew is allowed to decide when to start free start TC 1 2 TC3 TC 4 H Start SCT1 CT2 CT3 5 4 CT4 There are two different kinds of CT 1 Single the event doesn t depend on other events 2 Linked series of events The end of one event represents the begin of the next one The main difference between TCT and CT is t
40. red previously On the display is shown if the trial is linked to a previous event Pah ET 1 The symbol indicates that the data is 1254027 22 T linked to a previous one PRIM H d ub or not The symbol indicates that the data is RO pl 4 00 linked to no other data diede By using the v keys position the cursor on the start or running time of the section By pressing you will be able to modify the displayed value In the case of Start you can change the type of linking to other trials In the case that the starting time of one trial is linked to another one by pressing the key CJ and holding it down it s possible to see the logical link to this trial The race CT i fREnd TC it EE Real End jap 4 Theoretical End english When the start time of a trial is linked to another one by pressing it s possible to unlink them Confirming with Mm you are able to clear the link between the trials and to set a fixed time SET TIME This will become very useful in cases where the time taken by Bora must be changed at the passage of a linked trial compared with the detection of the timekeepers to eliminate your passage errors How to Delete Events To delete an event that has been programmed by mistake or entered in the wrong position press 1 The list of trials is displayed with the current event bein
41. ring that the polarities are correct and that the contact is stable 4 Insert the battery into the housing and put the cover back into place D After replacing the battery Bora automatically switches on to show that battery insertion has been successful Before the display shows you the main menu the device asks you to select a language Once you have chosen Bora will work normally Press 9 to switch it off Do not try to break open or set fire to the batteries this could lead to an explosion or a release of harmful substances Do not dispose of the batteries in the environment Power Supply 37 english Battery Low Warning When batteries are almost completely down the Bora display starts to flash it switches on and off at approximately 4 seconds intervals You will still have several hours residual battery run time yet we advise replacing the battery as soon as possible IS Important if you are taking part in a race and you need to replace the battery only the clock synchronisation will be lost with the replacement whereas the trial programming will still be kept 38 Power Supply english 8 Warranty and Customer Service Warranty Digitech S r l warrants the Bora timer to be free from defects in materials and manufacturing for a period of twenty four months from the date of delivery to the purchaser During the warranty period defective components will be repaired or replaced at no charge on c
42. s There are races where time controls are envisaged while chronometric tests are not or vice versa however most races generally require both types of trials Bora records the Time and Distance card electronically Time Controls TC and Chronometric Tests CT are handled as events developing over a certain length of time In order to keep as close as possible to the actual schedule the various trials are identified in Bora with the same names as those that are actually used If a CT 4 is followed by a TCT 3 the same names CT4 and will be used in Bora to identify the events All the events are characterised at a programming level by a start time and a running time The estimated passage time is computed automatically by adding these two data together E g if a trial starts at 12 30 00 and lasts 15 minutes Bora automatically computes the estimated time of arrival at 12 45 00 00 Basic Concepts 9 english According to the type of trial the starting time may be set or not the running time is always a fixed length of time decision of the organizer The start of each event may be of three types theoretical start manual start start linked to a preceding event The type of start can be changed any time also during the race Theoretical Start The theoretical start is based on a precise time set previously E g at the start of an event the organizer set a starting time at 09 31 am In this
43. show you how much ahead of the ideal passage time you are Although this operation is sufficient the time value will be overwritten as soon as you cross the finish line you can however cancel the split time by using CANCEL X 24 The race english How to Program Complex Races This chapter describes the procedures to be followed to program complex races including overlapping trials Overlapping Trials Enter the trials in their chronological order Pass on to List mode and memorize the trials in the order you find on the schedule For example there are two overlapped CT both with free start which can be memorized in different ways Below you find two possible solutions On the schedule you ll see how to enter the trials correctly BescT m Case A SCF the CT1 ends before pris CT2 will end BESCT 1 Case B EE wy CTI finishes after the E end of CT2 even TED though CT1 starts at first Programming case A First enter CT1 which isn t linked to any other trial Bora will enter SCT1 Start Chronometric Test automatically 1 E 3 d After that position the cursor on CT1 and enter CT2 which is linked to CT1 The race 25 english EEEF HU Fl pk EHI Then position the cursor on SCT 1 and enter SCT for CT2 Bora will ask you if you want to link the start of this CT to the end of CT2 Link the start
44. step programming of Chronometric Tests CT After the Start and before the TC2 you must enter CT1 2 3 4 Please follow the instructions in order to enter them correctly 1 Preface The display shows you the LIST mode The cursor is positioned on START now press the key 4 Press 1 series of On the display appear different kind of events Press 3 for CT They are all tests with free start At the demand how man press 4 Humber of first event of the new section press 1 and confirm with v At the demand is the event linked with STHET say NO by pressing X At the demand 1enath of CTi enter the duration of the first test 0h 00 14 1 4 Press the button Bora passes automatically to the next test of the same section which should be memorized in the same way On the display in the LIST mode appears an overview of the events which have been entered previously english LIS LIST START START DN SCT 1 aid CIEL 401 I To Jo Cpu TC 6 CT 4 AEN 151 Begin of the race Start of the four chronometric tests free start Time Control Enter the duration of the remaining events in the same way Once you have finished to program the race press the button and the timer shows you the list of the duration of every single event PGM mode
45. tarting time is specified directly this normally takes place at the very last moment i e when the timekeeper informs you about that This Set Time option is typically used in trials with theoretical starts that is to say where there is no detection at the trial start no pressure Switch or photocell just the timekeeper is there to start off the trial In such cases it is assumed that competitors have started their trials at a fixed time regardless of their actual starting times Start from ACTUAL END CF This is typically used in the linked time trials each trial starts at the exact time when the preceding one has been concluded In this case the timer takes the split time measured at the finish line of the preceding trial as the start time of the next trial If after the passage you can find out the passage time recorded by the timekeepers you should change the trial type into SET TIME and enter it as the start of the following trial This enables you to eliminate the imprecision of your split time Start from THEORETICAL END CF This is typical of time controls In this case if you reach a TC too late you will have to make up for the time lost so as to get to the following TC in time Let us suppose a Chronometric Test is to be entered Choose 4 gt from the menu you will be asked to enter the trial number HDD EVENT Humber of 17 english Enter the tr
46. tic signal when you reach the end of the list of recorded times both forwards and backwards To go back to the last recorded time press key If the line is triggered while you are scrolling the list the newly recorded time will be displayed directly together with the three immediately preceding it Deleting Timing Data To completely delete the list of timing data simply press the key Bora will ask you to confirm the deletion Exiting the Training Function To exit this function and go back to the main menu Bora needs to be on Reads to Start Then just press X english 36 Training english 7 Power Supply Bora s power source is a PP3 type 9V alkaline battery A new alkaline battery enables you to utilise the timer for 200 hours on average zinc carbon battery life is much shorter The use of earphones to listen to the beeping of seconds increases power consumption and thus reduces the actual battery run time D D Always use only new batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries If you are not going to use the timer for a long period of time remove the battery from its housing and store it separately you will thus avoid any damage that may be caused by possible battery acid leakage Battery Insertion and Replacement 1 Make sure that Bora is switched off 2 Open the housing on the rear part of the device by sliding the cover as shown by the arrow 3 Connect the battery ensu
47. tion of the TC by the participant d Notice The series of CT after the Start have been eliminated The partial distance of every TC which last 3 min has been eliminated too The first test TCT begins immediately after the TC3 and lasts 2 30 The end of this test represents the begin of 2 linked CT both with free start one lasts 3 15 and the other one 0 58 The programming of the TC is the same like in the first step Program the CT as follows 1 In LIST mode and the cursor positioned on TC3 scrolling down by pressing the key press Press the key 1 series of Choose TheorCT by pressing 2 At the demand how enter 1 and confirm it with v At the demand number of first event of the new section press 1 and then confirm it with 6 Atthe demand is the event linked with TC37 confirm with v m PY DN Preface g english 7 Atthe demand i event TET Lensth enter 0402 30 and confirm it with W Bora will change to LIST mode again with the cursor positioned on TCT1 waiting for further instructions Press the key 5 9 Press the key 1 series of 10 Press 3 choosing CT 11 At the demand how mans press 2 and confirm it with v 12 At the demand number of first event of the new section press 2 and then v 13 At the demand is the ist event linked with 17 confirm with 6 14 At the demand 1
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