CONNECTIONS
The radio antenna
If you wish to use an external radio antenna, it should be connected to the port
marked ‘Antenna’ You do not need an external antenna as long as the ETS2 is
placed no more than five meters from the track, but it may be wise to use an
external radio antenna if the distance is longer than this. If that is the case we
recommend to use a
Yagi-antenna
, which is sold separately. The Yagi-antenna
should be mounted 5-10 meters after the finish-line, and be pointing towards the
finish line.
External eLine loops
You should use an external eLine loop if the track is wider than 3 metres or if the
competitors pass more than 3 metres from the ETS2. Mill off a track for the loops
with a chain saw or some other suitable tool if the loops are to be placed in the
snow. If the surface is asphalt or other solid ground, the loops must be taped and
secured under mats suitable for the purpose. Make sure that the loops are stable
and 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 colourless plug and is to be connected
to the port '
LOOP 2
' on the ETS2.
Signal ’contagion’
Note that the wireless signals from the eLine loops may have a range of several
meters. It is recommended to establish a ‘security zone’ of about 3 - 5 meters on
both sides of the loops, and about 5 meters parallel to the race direction, to avoid
errors with wrongly registered competitors passing in another track.
eLine loops for cycling races
In cycling and other sports where the competitors pass the finishing line in high
speed, you must increase the distance between the loop’s wires from 120 cm to
200 cm at the finish.
The LED’s marked '
LOOP 1
' and '
LOOP 2
' are green when the eLine loop is
connected and functioning. A red light indicates that the eLine loop is
