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TROUBLESHOOTING

In the troubleshooting section we have listed the most common problems that 
may occur, and the recommended solutions.

Problem

Solution

emiTags are not 
registered with the 
internal loop

The internal loop is mounted at the bottom of ETS2, and has a 
range of three meters. Move ETS2 closer to the track, with the 
bottom side facing the track, or connect an external loop.

emiTags are not 
registered when they 
pass the eLine 
loop(s)

Check if the emiTags flash when they approach/pass the 
loop(s). 

If they don't flash:

Check the eLine loop(s). If one loops is used it should be
connected to 'Loop1'. If two loops are used, the white 
loop should always be connected to 'Loop2'.

Reset the loop by using menu option '

main menu – 

settings – more – loop – loop1 – reset' 

or by restarting 

ETS2.

Check the code. Code 248 should only be used with two 
loops.

If they flash, but are not registered:

Check that the ETS2 is standing close to the track, with 
the bottom side facing the track. The internal antenna is 
mounted at the bottom of ETS2 – and has a range of 3-5
meters.

Consider using an external Yagi-antenna.

The ETS2 is not 
online

There can be several reason for this. 

Check when the ETS2 was online last time. Go to Emit's 
server: 

http://195.159.103.189

 and enter ETS2's serial 

number (876250xxx)

Check if the modem is enabled (

main menu – settings – 

more – modem – on)

Enable GPRS-info on the display (

main menu – settings –

display - gprs)

  Check the signal strength (0= no signal, 

4= best signal)

Check if the modem has a sim-card with a valid 
subscription. In Norway, this can be done by mailing 

[email protected]

. Remember to include 

the phone number and sim-card number in the e-mail. 
This information is on a sticker on front of the ETS2.

The ETS2 is online, 
but no times are 
registered in the 
result software 
(eTiming etc.)

Doublecheck that the ETS2 is online by going to Emit's 
server:  

http://195.159.103.189

. The status  message 

should be less than a minute old if it is currently online.

Check that the serial number of ETS2 is correctly 
entered in the software (876250xxx)

Summary of Contents for ETS 2

Page 1: ...User manual Emit Time Station ETS 2 rev 2 1 11 11 2020 ...

Page 2: ...formation that may be of interest for some Spare parts and extra equipment are marked with Elfa s supply numbers and may be ordered directly from Elfa our supplier if you wish to install the parts yourself Some of the supply numbers from Elfa may however be outdated The safest option is to buy the parts directly from Emit installed and ready for use The last part of the manual explains how to upda...

Page 3: ...ou may control the ETS2 from a computer or with the built in keyboard with six variable menu keys and a numeric keyboard The ETS2 has five LEDs light emitting diodes and a graphic display which shows current information The LEDs change colour depending on the status of the event it is connected to You may use the ETS2 with the internal eLine loop or with up to two external eLine loops It is also p...

Page 4: ... sure that the charging switch is set on ON When the charger is connected the LED marked Charge will be lit Charge the ETS2 until the LED turns green The process usually takes about eight hours if the batteries were flat when you started If you want top charged batteries you may continue the charging for 1 or 2 hours more The batteries will not be damaged by being connected to the charger for a lo...

Page 5: ...nd lie safely so that they do not disconnect and cause damage Place the loop in the track and run the cable to the ETS2 The eLine loop cable has a black plug and is to be connected to the LOOP 1 port on the ETS2 When you use two eLine loops you must remember that the blue loop ALWAYS must be placed in front while the grey loop ALWAYS must be placed at the back The grey eLine loop s cable has a col...

Page 6: ... on the PC s operating system A virtual com port is installed and appears in the Windows control panel when you connect external USB equipment When the equipment is disconnected or shut off this com port will not be shown in the control panel The com port will often be shown as com3 or com4 depending on how mange com ports that already are installed in the PC If you wish to keep the same com port ...

Page 7: ...ing the START SYNC input by short circuiting this contact with a switch or a short cable All of the ETS2 s to be synchronized must be connected to the same cable AND they must all be in the Set Clock mode Use the numeric keys to set a valid time between 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 on all ETS2 s to be synchronized Start the clock simultaneously on all the ETS2 s by short circuiting the cable connected to...

Page 8: ...every time the ETS2 is turned on When the start up procedures are done ca 5 sec the display will show what time it is HH MM SS how many tags that are registered M 0 and to which code the ETS2 is set C 100 If a 4G modem is connected and enabled the display will show 4G next to M 0 If an external eLine loop is not connected you will be asked the following question Answer Off if you don t want to use...

Page 9: ...enu you have six choices setting the clock starting a new race displaying technical information setting the unit s code changing various settings and spooling data Some of the menu choices leads to a sub menu Set Clock main menu set clock Use the numeric keys to set a valid time between 00 00 00 and 23 59 59 Start the clock by pressing Enter or by short cutting the START SYNC input New Race main m...

Page 10: ...mal printer General main menu info general The general info menu shows which code the ETS2 is set to on the first line The second line shows how many passings it has recorded in the current session The serial number is shown on the third line while calibration status is shown on the forth line Power main menu info power The power info menu shows how much battery capacity that is left on the first ...

Page 11: ... for various sub processes Modem main menu info modem The modem info menu shows the coverage on the first line 0 no coverage 5 excellent coverage while the second and third line shows how much data has been uploaded and downloaded Press Reset to reset this information Code main menu code Choose one of the available choices or enter a three digit code from 031 to 249 with the numeric keys followed ...

Page 12: ...nt to set the right code We recommend using the following codes Start 0 Relay handover 66 Registration of penalty loops 67 Split time forewarning 70 Finish single eLine loop 90 Finish double eLine loops 248 Backup finish 249 Settings main menu settings In the Settings menu it is possible to change how the ETS2 handles different input how it is shown and how the data is transferred to an external d...

Page 13: ...ing ability Loop Sts Shows the eLine loops consumption of electricity GPRS Shows the signal strength of the modem 0 no signal 5 best signal Store All main menu settings store all Use this menu choice to store all messages in the ETS2 without filtering on the code Normally ETS2 only stores messages with the correct corresponding code Default setting is off Reset All main menu settings reset all The...

Page 14: ...oose protocol for transmitting data to a PC Normal Standard values default setting Short Sends 34 bytes Use with some external devices Ext dump Sets a protocol with extended information when reading the tags Loop main menu settings more loop Choose which loop to adjust Loop2 is only in use if the ETS2 is set to code 248 ...

Page 15: ...t the amperage for loop1 by choosing Reset Loop 2 main menu settings more loop loop2 Use this function to adjust the amperage sent to loop2 The second line shows the current amperage I 2375 Default setting is Standard which should give an amperage of approximately 2300 100 Choose Medium to get an amperage of approximately 4700 100 and High to get the maximum amperage which is approximately 6800 10...

Page 16: ...Start Sync and Finish inputs The output of ETS2 serial printer modem will use the preferred number of decimals on these timing events Modem main menu settings more modem Press On to enable the modem if the ETS2 has a modem installed Default setting is Off eMat main menu settings more emat Press On to enable eMat which is used in biathlon to match start numbers targets Defaults setting is Off ...

Page 17: ...or free by Emit that is used to upgrade the internal firmware version of the ETS2 The program may be downloaded from http 195 159 103 189 software PLEASE ONLY USE EUPGRADE IF YOU KNOW YOUR ETS2 NEEDS UPGRADING After downloading and installing the program connect ETS2 to an available USB port and start eUpgrade At the top of the screen eUpgrade displays the equipment type ETS2 hardware type 2 softw...

Page 18: ...Click the Get firmware from server button to obtain the firmware files suited for your ETS2 Choose the newest highest firmware version and click the Transfer button Wait until eUpgrade has finished transferring the new firmware version and click the Upgrade button After approximately ten seconds the ETS2 will restart with the new firmware version ...

Page 19: ...e track with the bottom side facing the track The internal antenna is mounted at the bottom of ETS2 and has a range of 3 5 meters Consider using an external Yagi antenna The ETS2 is not online There can be several reason for this Check when the ETS2 was online last time Go to Emit s server http 195 159 103 189 and enter ETS2 s serial number 876250xxx Check if the modem is enabled main menu setting...

Page 20: ...erfaces USB FTDI RS232 RS485 115200 bit s 1 stop bit no parity Data outputs USB printer LCD 4G modem The S mS 1 10000s and uS accuracy is only available on Start sync and Finish input It is not available for emiTag registrations Temperature stability 2 PPM 0 C to 40 C 7 5 PPM 40 C to 85 C Quartz Ageing 1 0 PPM first year Temperature stability 24Hours 23 C 0 2ppm with calibration without charger af...

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