Microgate REI2, User Manual

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REI2
User manual
Doc: R2U_2_1079_002_E
Version: 1.07.9
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3. Using the LinkGate Encoder
3.1. Selecting the channel
Every LinkGate Encoder is equipped with a 7 switch panel (CHANNEL SELECT switch from 2
to 8) for setting the transmission channel. The transmission channel is used in such a way that
only the stopwatches REI2, Racetime2 and REI set to the same reception channel can receive the
transmission signal as valid.
When turned on, the Microgate Racetime and REI stopwatches display the currently selected
channel while REI2 indicates it and prints its configuration (both as a number and as an ON/OFF
configuration of the LinkGate Encoder switches). By choosing the same switch configuration on
the Encoders that you want to use, you can be certain to receive only the signals from your own
timing system. This type of filter for signals being received is particularly useful as, by selecting
different channels you can use several systems (sto Encoder) in the same zone and even
on the same frequency without any risk of timings interfering with one another. For the REI2
stopwatch, consult the individual program manuals.
3.2. Selecting signal type
LinkGate Encoder makes it possible to identify the type of impulse that is being transmitted
(START, LAP number or STOP). The rotary selector (marked SIGNAL TYPE) has 16 positions
from 0 to F with the following meanings:
0=
START
1= LAP n°1
A= LAP n°10
B= LAP n°11
C= LAP n°12
D= LAP n°13
E= LAP n°14
F= STOP
The type of signal is chosen by placing the number or letter for the signal you want next to the
black dot by the words SIGNAL TYPE. (Note: the letters are written on the edge of the selector).
3.3. Selecting working frequency
To be able to communicate with each other the components of the LinkGate system must operate
on the same radio frequency and with the same type of modulation.
Encoder e Decoder
: For the LinkGate Encoder and LinkGate Decoder systems the setting
of the working and modulation frequency is performed on the radio
devices connected.
EncRadio e DecRadio
: For LinkGate EncRadio and Linkgate DecRadio the working
frequency can be varied by using the 4 switches (protected by a plastic
window) on the back of both the transmitter and receiver. 16 different
radio channels can be made available by exploiting the various
combinations.