2.4. Connecting the ETS clock.
You can connect other brands of ETS clock to the Bricon Unives
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box, using the necessary cables as
supplied by each particular brand of ETS. For Bricon clocks all cables are provided and the Speedy
clock also has its own docking station on the Bricon Club
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Master.
2.5. The Printer.
A printer is necessary to print the basketing and clocking lists. You can use any DOS
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compatible
printer (with a language of PCL5 or 6) but please note that Windows/USB printers are not compatible.
Use a standard parallel printer cable to connect the printer to the Bricon Club
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Master.
2.6. The PC.
You can use any PC equipped with Windows XP or higher to communicate with the Club
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Master.
The PC is connected with the Bricon Club
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Master by a serial RS
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232 null
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modem cable.
The null
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modem cable can be recognised by the 9
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pins female connection on both sides.
It is also possible to connect the Bricon Club
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Master to the PC using the USB cable provided.
2.7. The BRICON radio
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frequency mother clock
.
The Bricon mother clock is a radio
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frequency controlled clock that automatically synchronises with the
radio
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frequency time signal transmitted by the National Physical Laboratories in Cumbria.
The master checks that the mother clock is synchronised with the time signal and if the clock has no
reception from the time signal (no antenna mast showing on the display) it will not synchronise.
Enclosed spaces such as armoured concrete and metal will disturb the signal. For this reason the mother
clock should always be kept in a place where you can receive the signal, the most suitable being near to
a window. By inserting an object into the reset button on the back of the mother clock, the clock will
search for the time signal once again. You will see 3 or 4 lines and after a period 5 minutes the mother
clock should have reset. Do not hold the mother clock in your hand during the synchronisation because
this will cause disturbance to the signal.
If possible it is recommended to check that a signal is being
received by the mother clock, a number of hours before both the basketing and race checking..
The mother clock is provided with 2 AAA batteries. Open the clock with a small screwdriver
(2 screws) and place the batteries. Depending on the type of batteries, the life span is approximately 2y.
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