The Emit Mini Time Recorder version 4 (MTR4) is especially developed for use together with our
Electronic Punching and Timing system (EPT) when using “electronic timing”, i.e. when the runner’s total
time is to be recorded by the electronic card carried by each participant. MTR4 has a built-in battery that is
soldered to the unit and must be replaced by certified personnel only.
The MTR4 is programmed to communicate both a PC or with the thermal printer EPR-3 or the previous
version Martel MCP9810.
Equipment
MTR-4 Mini Time Recorder 4. Reading unit for e-cards/emiTag
- Cable from MTR4 to EPR3
- USB cable from MTR4 to PC
EPR-3 Thermo printer
- Printer with roll of paper
- Carrying case
- Charger
- Printer cable
Transport case
Additional equipment
Extra battery pack
Thermal paper
Keys in use on the MTR4
Clear/ON -
Turn on/off MTR4 (press for 3 s.)
-
Memory dump of last e-card
-
Set date (format YYMMDD)
A
-
Set clock (format HHMMSS
B
-
Turn on/off reduced printout (default off)
C
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Print all e-cards and times (short version) read this session
D
-
Print last e-card once more
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Confirm (enter)
Starting the MTR4
Turn on the MTR4 by pressing the 'Clear/ON'-key and holding it down for 3 seconds. The battery level is
shown in the upper display for a few seconds, before the display switches to show the current time. The
lower display shows "tags". The MTR4 is ready to use if the date and current time are correct.
Setting the date and time
Set correct date by pressing the '
'-key (YYMMDD). Confirm by pressing '
'. If the date is already
correct; confirm by pressing '
'. It is important to set the date before the time, since the MTR4 will change
time according to the Daylight Saving Act (summertime/wintertime). Set the correct time by pressing 'A'
(HHMMSS). Confirm with '
'. The MTR4 is now ready for use. Remember to synchronize MTR4 with
the start clock when using the 5 sec. rule, or at common start.
Using the MTR4
An e-card is read by placing it on the designated area on top of the MTR4 (marked with a thin red line, see
picture on front page). The MTR4 beeps and shows the e-card number in the lower display when the e-card
has been read correctly. If the MTR4 doesn't beep, and no e-card number is shown, the e-card hasn't been
read. Remove the e-card and try again. If the MTR4 still doesn't read the e-card it is possible to manually
enter the e-card number by using the digit-keys and confirming with '
'. If the lower display shows
"reread" it means that the e-card is already read and the MTR4 is ready for another e-card. Remove the e-
card and read another one.
An e-card may only be read one time. To get a new printout of an e-card, another e-card must be read in the
meantime. It is also possible to get a new printout by pressing 'D'.
