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TBox-1x & TBox-2x 

User manual 

 

 

 

October 2019 - Version EN 1.4 

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9.

 

How to update the TBox Firmware 

Update the firmware is an easy task. No software is required. 

 

a)

 

Copy and paste the “.bin” file to the USB Flash Drive root directory of the TBox.

 

 

Note that you should have only ONE “.bin” file on the drive. If you want to save the 
previous “.bin” files, create a sub-directory

 

b)

 

Delete the file “UPDATLOG.txt” if exist on the Drive

 

c)

 

Disconnect the USB connector from your TBox 

 

d)

 

Wait 1-2 seconds and reconnect the USB cable between the TBox and your PC.

 

All LED’s will switch yellow for a few seconds

 

e)

 

A file “UPDATLOG.txt” is created on the Drive. Open it and check that the update 

completes with success. 

Do not delete this file

 

 

 

10.

 

Technical specifications 

 

Operating temperature: 

-20°C to 60°C 

Battery charge possible only between 0°C and 45°C 

Ext inputs precision: 

1/10’000 sec 

Time drift: 

1ppm @ 20°C; max 2.5ppm from -20°C to 60°C 

External power input: 

USB compatible (5V +/- 10%) up to 1.5A 

Battery: 

 

TBox-10, TBox-20 

 

TBox-11, TBox-21 

 

LiPo 1500mAh 

LiPo 2200mAh 

Autonomy: 

 

TBox-10, TBox-20 

 

TBox-11, TBox-21 

 

50 - 100 hours (100 hours with GPS inactive) 

70 - 130 hours (130 hours with GPS inactive) 

Bluetooth module: 

BLE-4.1 

Dimension: 

124x80x31mm (Without GPS) 

124x86x31mm (With GPS connector) 

Weight: 

170gr - 180gr 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for TBox-Standard Series

Page 1: ...TBox Standard is a compact and well equipped timing console Its 4 inputs accept wired peripherals like photocells or other starting devices Sync Jack RS232 Jack Mini USB ON OFF Switch 4 manual inputs...

Page 2: ...he buzzer is not deactivated 2 Battery status Press and hold the ON OFF button The Inputs LEDs 1 4 will illuminate to indicate the battery charge status 4 LEDs ON green 75 100 3 LEDs ON green 50 75 2...

Page 3: ...e channel configured E g to ignore multiple inputs from dirt or snow dust 4 Mini USB The Mini USB connector has various functions including External power supply and battery charging COM port emulatio...

Page 4: ...r Display Output TAG Heuer Alge Protocols 1 TBox TXD 2 TBox RXD 3 GND 6 In Out Synchro Jack 4pin connection 2 5mm Allows to synchronize the TBox with other timing systems 1 TBox 3 3V 2 TBox Sync In 3...

Page 5: ...ent GPS data Once synchronized the internal clock drift is constantly compensated by GPS signals as long as GPS coverage is maintain c External Not yet implemented d Sync via app All synchro methods p...

Page 6: ...and your PC All LED s will switch yellow for a few seconds e A file UPDATLOG txt is created on the Drive Open it and check that the update completes with success Do not delete this file 10 Technical s...

Page 7: ...ss or discrepancies between this manual and the product described The sale of products services of goods governed under this publication are covered by FDS s standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and...

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