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MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020

 

 

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VERSION 1.0 

ENGLISH 

MANUAL 

MYLAPS PROCHIP 

SMART DECODER 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ProChip Smart Decoder

Page 1: ...MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder V 1 0 ENG August 2020 MYLAPS rights reserved 1 VERSION 1 0 ENGLISH MANUAL MYLAPS PROCHIP SMART DECODER...

Page 2: ...t no liability can be accepted by MYLAPS for loss damage or injury caused by any errors or omissions in this document The sale of products services of goods governed under this publication are covered...

Page 3: ...options Download the manual portal mylaps com If you do not have a partner account request one via this site About this Manual This manual is intended for operating and supervisory personnel and provi...

Page 4: ...13 4 3 3 2 Detection 14 4 3 3 3 Communication 14 4 3 3 4 Status 15 4 3 3 5 Clear decoder 16 4 3 3 6 Beeper 16 4 3 3 7 Screen 16 4 3 3 8 I O ports 16 4 3 3 9 Decoder name 16 4 3 3 10 USB disk 17 4 3 3...

Page 5: ...eck Update firmware 25 7 5 Emergency reset 25 8 Troubleshooting 26 8 1 Troubleshooting principles 26 8 2 Start up problems 26 8 3 Noise 26 8 3 1 Noise level 26 8 3 1 1 Noise frequency overview 27 8 3...

Page 6: ...3372 is supported by the ProChip Smart Decoder USB modem ZTE MF833V is supported by the ProChip Smart Decoder Antenna cables varying lengths 6m 20ft 9m 30ft 12m 40ft Connection box with varying length...

Page 7: ...r definitions red 0 9 full yellow 10 24 full 1st green 25 59 full 2nd green 60 100 full When charging the battery the yellow LED is lit indicating that the ProChip Smart Decoder is charging If the bat...

Page 8: ...hould not be less than 2m 6 6ft or greater than 12m 36ft The antennas are plugged into a connector box with a coax cable attachment The antenna must be laid to suit ground surfaces as follows Asphalt...

Page 9: ...passing is calculated except for sport mode swimming For sport modes cycling skating and other you can set a minimum linger time 2 10 seconds to receive an extra passing when the ProChip Transponder...

Page 10: ...ProChip orientation and road surface reinforced concrete under the road surface may reduce detection height See following table for guidelines for antenna widths and Prochip detection placement Race...

Page 11: ...longer be accurate 4 3 System controls 4 3 1 Operator control panel Figure 4 2 Operator control panel Control Function 1 Display showing Main screen See 4 3 2 Main Screen 2 Esc button For acknowledgi...

Page 12: ...set MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder time M or GPS time GPS icon with number of GPS satellites in view see 4 3 3 1 Date andTime 5 Time of last detected passing 6 Last detected chip code 7 File number and...

Page 13: ...e navigation buttons 4 3 3 1 Date and Time NOTE Never change time parameters during a race Sync using GPS Synchronize the date and time in the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to the date and time receive...

Page 14: ...skating events Ice Skating Choose for ice skating events Other Choose for running etc Time Between Same Chip for swimming If sport mode swimming is selected the ProChip Smart Decoder will ask to set...

Page 15: ...ProChip Smart Decoder CPU including the maximum value per item for the current session GPS The GPS Status screen shows the number of satellites tracked and a graphical display of the strength of the f...

Page 16: ...ness Here you can adjust the backlight brightness to low medium or high default Auto Backlight Off Here you can set if the display should automatically power off after 1 5 or 15 minutes By pressing an...

Page 17: ...ile which is more human readable and can be used to import passings in Excel for example The columns are tab separated and contain index chip code date time with msec hit count strength Export Log Fil...

Page 18: ...na ends to test the antenna resistance shouldbe approximately 220 Ohm 4 Position the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder controller so it is easily accessible but not where it will hinder competing athletes...

Page 19: ...already done Refer to 6 3 Retrieve data on page 28 to see how to retrieve data race results from the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder Verify data has been retrieved before proceeding If nodata connection...

Page 20: ...ng sure that they are detected flashing LED and beep If required you can mark an individual time using the Mark button see 6 1 3 Marker You can also retrieve the race data as described in 6 3 Retrieve...

Page 21: ...nly connect the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to a compatible USB powerbank Normally the internal battery when fully charged is sufficient for a race duration however a USB powerbank can be connected t...

Page 22: ...s screen select one of the following Choose IP Config Mode and Automatic DHCP to assign IP address automatically Choose Manual IP settings to manually assign IPaddress usethenavigation buttons to ente...

Page 23: ...the connection with CCNet The home screen also shows the connection with CCNet Check that the top line is showing CCNet with a stable icon If this does not appear within a minute refer to 8 Troublesh...

Page 24: ...manner Separate recyclable products from other non recyclable waste Heed site regulations and obey local environment by laws 7 2 Battery 7 2 1 Charge battery CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE Before connecting pow...

Page 25: ...firmware version available on the network an update button will appear Press OK to update the firmware to the new version 4 Check update Confirm reboot to new version Verify that new version works cor...

Page 26: ...til the internal battery is sufficiently full If battery indicator is not lit contact MYLAPS Startup errors When the startup procedure of the ProChip Smart Decoders fails the screen will freeze with F...

Page 27: ...noise level indication in dBm and AMB points and could be used as a reference Noise in dBm Noise in AMB points Noise level indication 50 dBm 1 30 Noise level is ok 50 dBm 30 50 Noise level is medium 3...

Page 28: ...finding the source of the noise 8 3 2 Signal strength The signal strength of the last passing is shown on the home screen see figure 8 4 Transponder signal strength should preferably be above 65 dBm...

Page 29: ...ismanual Error Problem s Solution s Ambient temperature high ProChip Smart Decoder temperature too high Operate the ProChip Smart Decoder in correct temperature range see Appendix 2 Ambient temperatur...

Page 30: ...reboot When this happens often contact MYLAPS GPS not locked No sync possible with GPS Try to find a spot with better GPS reception open air see 8 5 GPS reception is weak or lost GPS Signal lost Cloc...

Page 31: ...tate Connect another power source Please contact MYLAPS after the race Wi Fi invalid password The entered password of the selected Wi Fi network is incorrect Enter correct password of the Wi Fi networ...

Page 32: ...gs are correct and confirmed exit menu with ESC 4 When the ProChip Smart Decoder is connected to the internet use MYLAPS Timing Scoring to register the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder at the CCNet server...

Page 33: ...Operating time 10 hours with fully charged battery Operating temperature charging 0 to 30 C 32 to 86 F Operating temperature not charging 10 to 50 C 14 to 104 F Storage temperature 0 to 30 C 32 to 86...

Page 34: ...in Pin 10 Contact between 10 and 5 gnd Connect pin 11 to 8 5V Pin 11 Connect pin 10 to 5 gnd Beep out Pin 14 and 4 form a potential free contact Pin 4 Buzzer between 4 and 5 gnd Connect pin 14 to 8 5V...

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Page 36: ...ective 2004 108 EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 53 EU Radio Equipment Directive Has been designed and manufactured to the following specifications EN 301 489 1 2005 09 EN 301 489 3...

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