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Multiple System Setup

Up to five TCi systems can be used in the same area by using one of five

different radio frequency channels.

The

TCi-Timer, TC-Display, TCi-Smart Start,

and all

TCi-PhotoGates

must be set to the same frequency.

TCi-Timer

: Use the

Mode

button to scroll to the

FREQ

option. Select 0-4

TCi-PhotoGates

: Remove the aluminum case. Locate the blue

switch panel and shift a lever.

TCi-Smart Start

: when turning the system on, hold the on/off

button until ”FrE” displays on the screen. Select 0-4 then press

Enter

TC-Display

: Remove two small screws from the side of the display. Pull

the end cap out of the metal casing. Locate the blue switch panel and shift

a lever. (All switches up is FREQ 0)

More than one switch cannot be down at the same time.

Note: To avoid confusion mark each component on the outside with it’s

frequency.

1 2 3 4

Troubleshooting

Problem

One of my timing units does not power up.

Solution 1

All units require you to press and hold the power button for at

least 2 seconds to initiate the power up sequence.

Solution 2

Check the battery. The units will warn of a low battery by a

red flashing LED on the

TCi-PhotoGate A

. The

TCi-Smart Start

will

show “Lo” on power up

. The

TCi-Timer

has a low battery symbol on the

LCD. The units work for up to 20 more hours and 5 for the

TCi-Timer

with a low battery. If the unit will not turn on, check for dead battery.

See page 20 on how to replace batteries.

Problem

My timing system is setup correctly, but the

TCi-Timer

won’t

receive a signal.

Solution

Check to see if all the system components are on the same radio

frequency. See FREQ on page 12.

Problem

I occasionally miss signals.

Solution 1

For long range setups see RSSI on page 12.

Solution 2

Setup the

TCi-PhotoGate A

and set the

TCi-Timer

to the

RSSI mode. Trigger the

TCi-PhotoGate

while the

TCi-Timer

is in close

range. The RSSI reading should be about (95-114). If the RSSI reading

is close to 65 then the frequency channels are not matched correctly. See

page 12. If the RSSI reading is below 65 then the radio might be bad or an

antenna is broken.

Problem

My touch-pad is correctly installed, but doesn’t beep when I

press it or beeps multiple times when I press it.

Solution

Your touch-pad is worn out, order a new one. (60 day warranty,

$39 replacement)

Troubleshooting

If you are still not sure the system is functioning correctly, call us at 801-

572-5540

“I have found a problem, what do I do now?”

If the system has a defect go to:

www.browertiming.com

, click repair, and complete instructions to return

defective unit.

Summary of Contents for TCi-System

Page 1: ...Brower Timing Systems TCi System 2017 User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...utton for 2 seconds The Manual Start button will simulate a remote start and is helpful in learning how the timer works Press and hold the On Off button until TCi PhotoGate A beeps then buzzes continually For TCi PhotoGate B hold button until the desired distance is selected Align TCi PhotoGate B to A until it stops beeping Find eye center by rotating B to one side until A starts beep ing then rep...

Page 3: ...adjustment is made for the next athlete the same Athlete will be assigned to the upcoming time Press and hold the buttons to engage a high speed scroll The Athlete entered into the TCi Smart Start keypad will override the number entered in the TCi Timer Operating Your TCi Timer Sequence Sequence is a chronological counter 1 to 999 any sequence over 200 will not show the first digit It advances whe...

Page 4: ... time the TCi Timer has been turned on to mark between timing sessions TCi PhotoGate Setup Set up the TCi PhotoGate units as displayed below at the START SPLIT or FINISH location Turn on TCi PhotoGate A by pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds it will beep then buzz continually the green LED will also flash Point TCi PhotoGate B in the direction of TCi PhotoGate A Turn on TCi PhotoGa...

Page 5: ...t Start Selecting TCi Smart Start Mode To set the TCi Smart Start mode hold the on off button until the unit beeps 2 times in a row and the display shows Mod The mode number will continuously blink Press the number of the desired mode then press ENTER TCi Smart Start Modes 1 Start on Motion with Keypad 2 Start on Motion no Keypad same as previous Motion Start 3 Start on Detection with Keypad 4 Sta...

Page 6: ...action time of the stopwatch operator Studies have shown reaction times to be between 16 24 hundredths of a second The general conversion for start on movement hand timing to electronic start tim ing is to subtract 20 hundredths of a second from the electronic total time 2 The TCi Smart Start will result in a slightly faster overall sprint time in comparison to the Touch Pad start This is because ...

Page 7: ...iles per hour Rule You must have at least 0 2 seconds of time And 5 seconds for high accuracy At 20 mph the span needs to be 4 feet or more At 100 mph it is 18 feet or more Use Up Split Scroll Arrow to alternate between KPH and MPH Scroll to set the number of feet or meters between the two Photo Gates When passing through the start and finish gates MPH will be seen on the top display and elapsed t...

Page 8: ...2 3 or 4 Must also be changed in TCi Photo Gate A and TCi Smart Start TC Display The TC Display is a hands free timer that will display a time until a new time starts The TC Display has 10 different modes To select a mode Hold down MEM MODE button until the mode number blinks Press the MEM MODE button to scroll through each mode Hold down MEM MODE button to select mode For modes with a selectable ...

Page 9: ...sh Split Interval Diagram LIVE VIEW The following examples show what the user will see during a live timing MEMORY REVIEW VIEW The following examples show what the user will see in Memory Review Split 1 Split 2 Finish The user is able to navigate the TCi Timer s memory using the Up and Down arrows To review split times use Split Scroll arrows Hold New to exit Memory Review Memory Review Split Scro...

Page 10: ...e The Smartphone app creates a Session header for each time the TCi Timer is powered on Click on the gray session header to assign a start list to the session name the event set the date or make notes about the session The Smartphone displays the athlete number and name corresponding to the assigned start list It also displays the time rank and the event name and number of the athlete in the sessi...

Page 11: ...A or B The TCi Smart Start will show Lo on power up The TCi Timer has a low battery symbol on the LCD The units work for up to 20 more hours and 5 for the TCi Timer with a low battery If the unit will not turn on check for dead battery See page 20 on how to replace batteries Problem My timing system is setup correctly but the TCi Timer won t receive a signal Solution Check to see if all the system...

Page 12: ...n be reduced if TCi Timer is in close proximity to electric motors and computers or TCi Timer is close against a body Frequency 432 8 Timing Accuracy 1 1000 of a second Radio Switch Accuracy 0 0005 of a second Warranty The BROWER TIMING SYSTEM is backed by a 1 year warranty cover ing manufacturing defects Service whether covered by the warranty or not can be performed and returned quickly Express ...

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