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AMB i.t. B.V.

Installation Manual AMBrc - Rev. 1.1b

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Страница 1: ...MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL MANUAL AMBrc system AMBrc system AMBrc system AMBrc system ...

Страница 2: ...RGING THE TRANSPONDER 14 7 OPERATING THE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING 15 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 9 EC AND FCC REGULATIONS 18 AMB i t Manual number AMBrc Rev 1 1b All rights reserved This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product of the type given on the cover page This publication has been written with great care However the manufacturer cannot be held responsible either for...

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Страница 4: ...ypes of transponders are available a battery powered transponder and a direct powered transponder These transponders each generate a unique number which enables you to identify each RC car on the track An AMBrc transponder is always active when charged or powered by the RC car receiver in case of the direct powered transponder System components 1 AMBrc rechargeable transponder part number 1301 2 A...

Страница 5: ...ars running outside the track you may need to extend the loop but at all times keep the loop within 10 m 33ft maximum width Keep the extensions as short as possible 2 Cut the slots in the track maximum 2 cm 3 4 deep and 30 cm 1 ft apart with a suitable cutting disc saw To ensure one hundred percent detection make sure RC model cars can not pass outside the detection loop 3 Put the wires of the det...

Страница 6: ... of AMBrc loop can be up to 90 cm 3 especially when the noise interference level is low transponders on other parts of the track should not be able to get closer to the loop than 90cm 3 9 If the coax cable from the loop to the decoder has to pass underneath the track pit lane please make sure the coax cable is at least 2 5 cm 1 underneath the track to avoid detection of passing transponders over t...

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Страница 8: ...g iron works best When using a bridge make sure the detection loop has a width of 45 cm 1 5 ft The bridge should cover the track width and no RC model cars should be able to pass outside the bridge The connection box must be mounted on top of the bridge in order to avoid loose detection wires which can cause interference At all times keep all wiring as short as possible Construct the bridge with s...

Страница 9: ...coder Using two loops will result in a weaker signal for the connected decoder If very high noise interference levels occur as may happen at night the speed or split time loop may have to be disconnected Loop installation for speed trap setup Loop installation for split time setup As the AMBrc decoder can not distinguish between transponder signals coming from the finish speed or split time loop p...

Страница 10: ...peed measurements the AMBrc decoder has to be set into speed trap mode with the help of specially designed AMB software The speed trap mode is indicated on the AMBrc decoder by rapid flashing of the green LED on the front panel In speeds trap mode the decoder detects the same transponder again after 0 2 seconds instead of the standard 2 seconds ...

Страница 11: ... connection cable is needed such as AMB part number 6201 Connect the headphone A beep will sound for every passing transponder providing an easy check on proper operation 3 Connect the 12V adapter to the decoder and mains 4 To use the opto coupled inputs for instance for a photocell or the opto coupled outputs connect it using the scheme and table below The synchronized input which is identical to...

Страница 12: ...tor is 10mA The AMBrc decoder is equipped with a USB interface which is for future use but it can currently be used to get power from a connected laptop computer In that case you may also use the 12VDC power input for backup power The AMBrc decoder receives the signal of each passing transponder and combines the transponder number with the exact passing time The decoder sends the information to a ...

Страница 13: ...r connector is a standard servo plug This servo plug can be connected to a free channel of the radio receiver This channel can be a 3 rd channel or battery channel When no free channel is available a Y splitter servo wire can be used to connect the direct powered transponder to your radio receiver Your local hobby store can provide you with a Y splitter servo wire if necessary If the polarity of t...

Страница 14: ... fixing pin and fix the transponder with a fixing clip Transponders may not be positioned more than 15 cm 6 away from the detection loop with no metal or carbon fiber between it It is preferable to mount the transponder as close as possible to the detection loop Make sure the transponder can not get detached during a race For OFF ROAD RC model cars the transponder may be fixed underneath the rear ...

Страница 15: ...he LED will blink green when sufficiently charged 5 A low battery voltage is indicated by a blinking red LED LED blinks every second The amount of time the transponder blinks red when nearly empty depends of the amount of charge the battery has received When charged until full the transponder may blink the red LED for half an hour or longer If a transponder is re charged from partly empty and the ...

Страница 16: ...ived transponder signal strength should be 60 or more above noise level to ensure perfect functioning of the system Any electrical switch in the area or usually at night by short wave radio stations can cause peaks in background noise level Electronic equipment may also cause an increased background noise level Switch off the suspected equipment to find out If you are using a bridge please make su...

Страница 17: ...ions do not affect AMB i t systems If you still have questions or problems please contact AMB i t by fax or e mail supplying the following data 1 Description of the problem and the purpose the system was used for 2 Decoder and transponder type and their serial numbers 3 Worst noise level and minimum indicated transponder signal strength 4 Use of in track or bridge detection loop To contact AMB ple...

Страница 18: ...rox 1 4 x1 2 x 0 5 Weight 22 g Humidity max 90 relative Max speed 120 km h 75 mph Temperature range 0 50 C 32 122 F Operating time min 18 hrs Charge indicator LED indicator green red Signal transfer magnetic induction Resolution timebase 3 ms Transponder position max height 15 cm 6 Charging voltage 3 3 VDC Transponder Charger Dimensions 380x117x65 mm approx 15 x5 x3 Capacity 20 transponders Power ...

Страница 19: ... transponders and decoder The EC regulations require a declaration of conformity and declaration of product quality assurance see enclosed The regulations stipulate also that the following text must be indicated as Important Notice When equipment fulfills the regulations valid in one of the EC countries this equipment may be imported and traded in any other EC country This is also the case for AMB...

Страница 20: ... conforms with the essential radio test suites included in following standards Standard Issue date EN 300 330 ETS 300 683 EN 60950 V 1 2 2 May 1999 June 1997 1992 incl A1 1993 A2 1993 A3 1995 A4 1997 and therefore complies with the essential requirements and provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC of the European Parliament and of the council of 9 march 1999 on Radio equipment and Telecommunications...

Страница 21: ...echnical documentation as established by Circuit Technology Woerden B V under requirements of the R TTE Directive and with the requirements of the R TTE directive that apply to them Number Measures taken in order that the manufacturing process ensures compliance of the manufactured products 1 Manufacturing of the equipment is done under iso9001 certification number 652035 See copy of ISO 9001 cert...

Страница 22: ...AMB i t B V Installation Manual AMBrc Rev 1 1b 21 Name and function Harry van Dooren General Manager ...

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