nano
LAP
INTRODUCTION
nanoLAP is an extremely compact infrared
transponder designed for lap times detection.
Thanks to an internal power supply (CR2032
standard battery) there is no need for a power
supply cord or any other connection with the bike.
nanoLAP can retain up to 100 laps.
nanoLAP can be mounted on seat woven by way
of a strip of high-grip Velcro (provided).
ATTENTION:
make sure surfaces are clean
and grease-free before gluing.
Package content
- nanoLAP
- CR2032 battery
- serial cable for data download
- mounting Velcro
- instructions
Technical specifications
- size: 35 mm x 61 mm x 15,5 mm
- weight: 30 g
- internal battery: CR2032 3 V
- precision: 1/100 of second
- memory: 100 laps
- configurable automatic power off
- configurable sessions
- Best Lap computation
- operation LED indicator
- customizable identifier
- serial link RS232, 9600 bit/s
- compatible with AIM transmitters
Powering on and off
To access the battery bay, remove the rear cover
by unscrewing the fastening screws. Insert a
standard CR2032 battery and close the package.
To change battery, remove the old battery using a
small screwdriver (stored data are not lost).
To
turn on
the system press the button near the
download jack connector for one second. The
LED indicator will flash for a few times. When the
system is turned on, the indicator will briefly flash
once per second.
To
turn off
nanoLAP press the button again,
powering off will be indicated by a 1 s flashing.
When powered off, the system does not draw
current from the battery, however we advise to
remove the battery if nanoLAP is not used for long
periods of time.
Installation and operation
Infrared transponders consist of two separate
units: the transmitter, placed on pit wall with the
emitting side facing the track, and the receiver
(nanoLAP), mounted on seat woven with the
printed arrow pointing to the transmitter. nanoLAP
is fully compatible with AIM transmitters. Every
time nanoLAP receives the signal from the
transmitter the indicator stays on for the whole
duration of the signal, thus easing operational
tests.
If there is more than one transmitter on the pit
wall, we advise to keep them a few meters
from each other to prevent the signals from
overlapping and causing interferences
.
Even if
different transmitter operate at different
frequencies, strong signals may reduce the
receivers’ discriminating .
As a general rule, it would be best to never place
transmitters of the same kind on the pit wall. The
system allows for the setting of a
Dead Time,
that
is the time the receiver, after successfully
receiving a signal from a transmitter, stops
accepting any signal it detects. This could be
useful if there is more than one transmitter in the
pit lane: nanoLAP will use the first signal it detects
to record the lap times, and the other transmitters
are ignored.
Data download
To download data from nanoLAP use
HyperTerminal (Start -> All Programs ->
Accessories -> Communications ->
HyperTerminal).
Start HyperTerminal, and configure on the serial
port connected to the download cable, and set
9600 bits per second, 8 data bits, 1 stop bits,
parity None and flow control None. Choose File ->
Properties -> Settings and set Emulation to
VT100.
