P.O. Box 138, rue de l'Envers 1
Phone
+41 32 488 36 11
2606 Corgémont, Switzerland
Fax
+41 32 488 36 09
www.swisstiming.com
[email protected]
SWISS TIMING LTD
Страница 1: ...3481 501 02 Version 1 1 Edition August 2011 E GUN STARTTIME IV User s Manual ...
Страница 2: ...t to refuse all guarantees if this condition is not fulfilled If the installation includes a horn be sure to maintain a sufficient security distance from the public Documentation Updates Swiss Timing Ltd reserves the right to make improvements in the products described in this documentation at any time without prior notice Furthermore Swiss Timing Ltd reserves the right to revise this documentatio...
Страница 3: ...kers connection 6 2 1 3 Extension cables 7 2 2 Operation 8 2 2 1 Stand Alone Operation with TIMER Quantum Chronos ARES 8 2 2 2 Stand Alone Operation PowerTime 9 2 2 3 Independent Operation 9 2 2 4 Audio levels 10 2 2 5 Battery level 10 3 GETTING STARTED 11 3 1 First use 11 3 2 Main Menu 11 3 3 Exit Set Up 12 3 4 Set Up menu 12 3 4 1 Start Sound 12 3 4 2 False Sound 12 3 4 3 Flash Output 12 3 4 4 S...
Страница 4: ...el 14 3 4 14 Factory settings 14 3 4 15 Menu Set Up navigation 15 3 5 Diagnostics 16 3 6 Factory Reset 16 3 7 Pair Recaller 16 4 ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 17 4 1 Power supply 17 4 2 Connectors pinning 17 5 PROPERTIES 18 5 1 Dimensions and weights 18 6 OPTIONS 19 6 1 Auxiliary flash 19 6 2 External loudspeaker 19 7 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION 20 7 1 Fuses 20 8 APPENDIX 21 8 1 Abbreviations and symbols 2...
Страница 5: ...ephone headset for better communication and can manage up to 3 different sports or disciplines It also features a multifunction LCD display an enhanced internal amplifier a keypad to select from the various setup possibilities a high fidelity loudspeaker and an integrated optical flash A line out allows optional loudspeakers to be connected to deliver the start signal as close as possible and simu...
Страница 6: ...al timing device BACKUP SECONDARY LINE OUT Connection to external amplifier with dedicated speaker FLASH Connection to external flash es GUN MICRO Connection to the or SMU SPEAKER Connection to external loudspeaker s Key Description START Key to start race if or SMU are not used Independent operation POWER Power ON 0 5 sec and OFF 1 sec MANUAL READY Allow field starter to force READY from control ...
Страница 7: ... SMU SPEAK Allow starter to connect microphone to loudspeaker output or TEL line START Allow starter to start the TIMER READY 1 Ready status of TIMER 1 READY 2 Ready status of TIMER 2 RECALLERS 1 3 Status of starter recaller AT External microphone External headset Figure 2 SMU ...
Страница 8: ...EADY 1 Indication that the main timing device is ready MAIN PRIMARY READY 2 Indication that the additional timing device is ready BACKUP SECONDARY FLASH CHARGE Indication that the flash system is recharging Mode TEST selected KEYPADS Allow starter to select the audio channel 1x Mode SPEAK 2x quickly Mode TEL 1x Mode TEST TRIGGER Allow starter to start the TIMER ...
Страница 9: ...01 02 Page 5 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 Connecting the installation Connections have to be made at the rear of StartTime IV Some connections are mandatory and some depends of the use 2 1 1 Connections overview Figure 4 Connecting the installation ...
Страница 10: ...tween 3 2 and 16 Ohms is acceptable Note the phase sign or Red dot of the speakers or loss of sound quality will occur Note never connect the two speaker outputs together in any way or connect them to ground This may cause severe damage to the amplifiers Examples of loudspeaker connection 5 Speakers of 16 Ohms each 6 Speakers of 16 8 Ohms each Total load of 3 2 Ohms Total load of 10 6 5 3 Ohms 8 S...
Страница 11: ...her noise and hum may distort the signal No damage to the unit will happen although The loudspeaker cables can be extended up to 30 meters with 0 75mm cable or 50 meters with 1 or 1 5mm cable If extended further loss of sound quality may occur but no damage will be caused Beware of polarity of speakers or loss of sound quality will result ...
Страница 12: ...N ST4 power lamp will light up If the TIMER is cleared and ready for start or and or don t use READY ST4 SMU LEDs READY 1 2 would be lit as well 5 Adjust the volume button on the StartTime IV to an appropriate level 6 Check if READY signal green LED ST4 SMU is on 7 Press the TRIGGER or START SMU button 8 One signal should sound from the loudspeaker s and the TIMER should be activated If a false st...
Страница 13: ...ower lamp will light up 5 Adjust the volume button on the StartTime IV to an appropriate level 6 Press the TRIGGER or START SMU button 7 One signal should sound from the loudspeaker s and the TIMER should be activated If a false start is to be announced press the TRIGGER or START SMU button again within time selected in False start signal s and will be heard 2 2 3 Independent Operation It is possi...
Страница 14: ...E OUT Level of optional headset Level of microphone SMU unit or Headset micro Turn knob button and adjust to the desired level Use and to select other audio and adjust level with 2 2 5 Battery level Battery is full charged Battery is half charged Battery is empty connect the charger as soon as possible BLINK Battery is empty connect the charger urgently ...
Страница 15: ...TING STARTED 3 1 First use Read chapter 3 and select desired configuration and connect the StartTime IV charger 3 2 Main Menu You can access the Setup Diagnostics and Factory Reset menus by pressing Chapter 3 3 Chapter 3 4 Chapter 3 5 Chapter 3 6 Chapter 3 7 ...
Страница 16: ...ort selection is automatically changed to CUS and Set Up values are transferred 3 4 1 Start Sound Allows selecting the sound type of Start signal 3 4 2 False Sound Allows selecting the sound type of False Start signal 3 4 3 Flash Output Select the output contact of the FLASH connector to Normally open or Normally closed 3 4 4 Start 1 Output Main Primary Select the output contact of the START 1 con...
Страница 17: ...f security with the READY indicator That is to say it may be deactivated from the Control Room if the Timing Technician is not ready to accept a start signal 3 4 8 Recaller mode Recallers units are used if help starters are authorized to announce false start If you have recallers units select 3 4 9 Auto Ready Time in seconds 1 60 where starter or recallers are authorized to give a false start afte...
Страница 18: ...HISTLE BANG 3 Flash Output N O N O N O N O 4 Start1 Output N C N C N O N C 5 Start2 Output N C N C N O N C 6 Ready1 Needed YES YES YES YES 7 Ready2 Needed NO NO NO NO 8 Recaller mode Only Display OFF Only Display Only Display 9 Auto Rdy Sec 4 Sec 4 Sec 19 Sec 4 Sec 10 False Signals 1 4 1 1 11 Standby 15 Min 15 Min 15 Min 15 Min 12 Power Off 90 Min 90 Min 90 Min 90 Min 13 RF Channel 53 2454 75 MHz ...
Страница 19: ...E GUN StartTime IV Version 1 1 3481 501 02 Page 15 3 4 15 Menu Set Up navigation ...
Страница 20: ...ics menu allows setting several functions of the StartTime IV 3 6 Factory Reset The Factory Reset menu allows the resetting of the factory parameters see chapter 3 3 Press on OK to confirm Factory Reset is possible only if CUS sport is selected 3 7 Pair Recaller ...
Страница 21: ...rial line B RS485 serial line C CmdFlash D GND Signal E Power 12VDC F GND Power G Line audio H Line audio START 1 START 2 Tuchel 4pMT 1 Ready signal from TIMER 2 Start to TIMER 3 Start to TIMER 4 Ready signal from TIMER FLASH Tuchel 4pFT 1 Power feed for Flash 12V 2 Start Out Flash 3 Start Out Flash 4 Power feed for Flash 0V SPEAKER Tuchel 4pFT 1 Speaker Plus of Amplifier 1 2 Speaker Minus of Ampl...
Страница 22: ...time 24 Hours 1000 starts After this the unit should still be operable for 1 hour The self discharge time is approximately 12 months if not in use An external 12V Lead Acid battery car battery connected to the charger input could be used if extended operation time is needed Charger Max initial current 1 0 Ah only for use in dry environment Speakers Load 3 2 16 Ohms Output speakers 13 2 Volts 3 2 O...
Страница 23: ...e start connected directly to the StartTime IV it can be positioned to one s liking near the deaf athlete 6 2 External loudspeaker For mobile installations place the speakers as follows 3399 9xx 03 1 speaker per line 3399 9xx 06 1 speaker for 2 lanes This layout allows all swimmers to hear the start simultaneously ...
Страница 24: ...ECTION 7 1 Fuses There are three Car type fuses and one fuse 5x20 mm in the unit F1 2 AT slow Charger input Car type F2 7 5 AT slow Amplifier Car type F3 2 AT slow Logic Car type F4 6 3 Ah slow Located on battery cable 5x20mm Figure 5 PCB F2 F3 F1 F2 F3 F1 ...
Страница 25: ...s AQ Aquatics SS Speed Skating SW Swimming TIMER Quantum Chronos ARES Symbols Electronic gun Microphone Headset 8 2 Index of figures Figure 1 StartTime IV rear face 2 Figure 2 SMU 3 Figure 3 E GUN 4 Figure 4 Connecting the installation 5 Figure 5 PCB 20 8 3 Version history Version Date Modifications since last version 1 0 05 05 11 Initial version 1 1 01 08 11 E GUN added ...
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Страница 27: ...P O Box 138 rue de l Envers 1 Phone 41 32 488 36 11 2606 Corgémont Switzerland Fax 41 32 488 36 09 www swisstiming com info swisstiming com SWISS TIMING LTD ...