TAG Heuer CHRONOPRINTER 520 Operating Instructions Manual

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1. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION.........................................................................................page 2
2. BACK CONNECTIONS DESCRIPTION .......................................................................page 3
3. START OF THE CP 520................................................................................................page 4
3.1
Batteries Installation - Batteries replacement ............................................................. page 4
3.2
Control of the paper capacity ...................................................................................... page 4
3.3
Switch on of the device ............................................................................................... page 4
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
Synchronization (SYNCHRO) .................................................................................... page 5
4. NET TIME MODE (default setting) ..............................................................................page 6
4.1
LCD explanations ....................................................................................................... page 6
4.2
Possible actions during the timekeeping ..................................................................... page 7
4.3
Keyboard shortcuts ..................................................................................................... page 8
4.4
Most usual timing operations ...................................................................................... page 9
4.5
Rankings................................................................................................................... page 10
4.6
Mass starts or by group............................................................................................. page 11
5. REAL TIME MODE......................................................................................................page 12
5.1
SEQUENTIAL ........................................................................................................... page 12
5.2
START / FINISH ....................................................................................................... page 13
5.3
LAP TIME ................................................................................................................. page 13
6. MENU DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................page 14
7. CHANGING OF THE PAPER ROLL ...........................................................................page 17
8. AUTONOMY - SPECIAL SITUATIONS......................................................................page 19
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................page 21
10. RS 232 PROTOCOL ...................................................................................................page 22
P R O F E S S I O N A L T I M I N G
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The CP 520 does not print (printer not activated) .......................................... page 4
The CP 520 prints ......................................................................................... page 5
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    P R O F E S S I O N A L T I M I N G CHRONOPRINTER 520 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION..................page 2 2. BACK CONNECTIONS DESCRIPTION ...............page 3 3. START OF THE CP 520....................page 4 Batteries Installation – Batteries replacement ............. page 4 Control of the paper capacity ..................
  • Page 2: Keyboard Description

    KEYBOARD DESCRIPTION To switch on the device, (POWER ON). Press ON for 3 to 5 seconds (find POWER OFF through the MENU). Enter and go out of the MENU. Recall of memorized times for identification (RECALL). "E1" at start or "E2" at finish.
  • Page 3: Back Connections Description

    BACK CONNECTIONS DESCRIPTION INPUTS 1 & 2 Inputs for timing impulses. Working contact without potential (short circuit or open collector). Ex: Manual contactor (HL 18) or photocell HL 2-31 / 2-35). Respect the polarities! COMPUTER RS 232 / 9'600 baud data output. For ON LINE or OFF LINE connection to a PC.
  • Page 4: Start Of The Cp 520

    START UP OF THE CP 520 Batteries installation – Batteries replacement To open the battery cover, you can help you with your thumbs by strongly pushing it in the direction of the arrow. Introduce the batteries by respecting the polarities indicated at the bottom of the compartment. Control if the paper capacity is still sufficient To change the paper roll, refer to chapter 7 - CHANGING OF THE PAPER ROLL.
  • Page 5: The Cp 520 Prints

    START UP OF THE CP 520 (continued) 3.3.2 The CP 520 prints The memorized parameters used for the last timekeeping as well as the N° of the new run and the remaining memory capacity. The display indicates: E N T E R T I M E F O R S Y N C H R O...
  • Page 6: Net Time Mode (Default Setting)

    NET TIME MODE (default setting) Registration of start and finish times with competitor N° ’s (alpine ski, cross-country, rally, etc). If your device is not in NET TIME mode (see the timing sleeve), we advise you to configure it now: When the display indicates ENTER TIME FOR SYNCHRO, press F.
  • Page 7: Possible Actions During The Timekeeping

    NET TIME MODE (continued) Possible actions during the timekeeping in NET TIME mode The display indicates: Explanations / Actions : 1 2 : 0 5 : 5 0 A U T Bib N° 100 ready to start 1 0 0 < < < < >...
  • Page 8: Keyboard Shortcuts

    NET TIME MODE (continued) Keyboard shortcuts of the NET TIME mode Keyboard shortcut: Explanation: N° + E1 To enter or change a bib N° expected at the start. N° + E2 To enter or change a bib N° expected at the finish. / / / / + E1 To disidentify the last bib N°...
  • Page 9: Most Usual Timing Operations

    NET TIME MODE (continued) Keyboard shortcuts explanation The bib N° expected at the start or at the finish is not correct: Enter the new N° and confirm with the key E1 (start) or E2 (finish) False starts or False Finishes ( false impulses or wrong N° ’s, i.e. ): Disidentify the last bib N°...
  • Page 10: Rankings

    NET TIME MODE (continued) Rankings in the NET TIME mode In order to obtain the desired ranking of your race, you should well organize your different runs. Find herewith an alpine ski race example: RUN Nr 1 Women’s run 1 RUN Nr 2 Men’s run 1 RUN Nr 3...
  • Page 11: Mass Starts Or By Group

    NET TIME MODE (continued) Mass starts or by groups The mass or group starts can be given by a start impulse on the external input INPUT 1 (starting gate, gun, manual contactor…) or at a predefined time-of-day. Start impulse Select the NET TIME – MANUAL mode, insert n°...
  • Page 12: Real Time Mode

    REAL TIME MODE The REAL TIME mode of the CP 520 includes 3 timing modes: SEQUENTIAL Sequential counting of the timing impulses. Start at zero or at the time-of- day. Please consult point 5.1 – REAL TIME – SEQUENTIAL. START – FINISH This mode is similar to the NET TIME mode.
  • Page 13: Start / Finish

    REAL TIME MODE (continued) START / FINISH This mode is similar to the NET TIME mode. The difference is in the results calculation (please, consult PROGRAMMABLE DEFINITION in technical specifications). LAP TIME This timing mode allows for many applications. It is mainly reserved for the circuit races with the lap control for several competitors.
  • Page 14: Menu Description

    DESCRIPTION DU MENU Press F to enter in the menu,. To select the desired menu, move by using the M and L, then, confirm with #. Read the LCD! POWER OFF Switch off the device. TIMING MODE Select the timing mode and the precision: NET TIME For starts and finishes (alpine ski, rally, cross-country, etc).
  • Page 15 DISPLAY. DISPLAY DELAY at 7 / 10 or 15 seconds. UPGRADE Do not use, reserved for technical use by TAG Heuer. The menu differs before or after synchronization. Find below the differences while the device is switched on in NET TIME mode.
  • Page 16 MENU DESCRIPTION (continued) > TIMING MODE " selected positioning given as example only " > > > > PRECISION NUMBERING NET TIME > > > > AUTOMATIC UP 1 SEC 1/10 MANUAL > > > > 1/100 REAL TIME SEQUENTIAL PRESISION RESET REAL TIME...
  • Page 17: Changing Of The Paper Roll

    CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL It is very easy to change it as long as you use it until the end (capacity of approximately 5000 times). A red zone announces the end of paper. The change can also be carried out during the timing (even in emergency when there is no more paper) as the times memorized during the replacement are going to be printed on the new paper roll.
  • Page 18 CHANGING THE PAPER ROLL (continued) To insert a new paper roll: Unroll a few centimeters of paper until its surface is clean. Cut it perpendicularly. Put the paper roll at the back of the device (See drawing). Introduce the paper under the cylindrical paper driver.
  • Page 19: Autonomy - Special Situations

    8. AUTONOMY - SPECIAL SITUATIONS We advise the use of good quality batteries. The autonomy can change a lot depending on the type of batteries. The tests carried out below refers to impulses given every 6 seconds in REAL TIME mode SEQUENTIAL SPILT.
  • Page 20 Memorized information The CP 520 is equipped with a small accumulator in order to save memorized information even if you temporarily extract the batteries. It is recommended to leave batteries in the CP 520 if you wish to save information in memory. If the accumulator is partially or completely discharged, it is possible that the Chronoprinter does not work correctly any more, in this case, use the "...
  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    MAIN TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TIMING MODES KEYBOARD Well spaced professional quality keys. NET TIME with manual or automatic bib numbering from 1 to 9'999 1 button to turn the device ON (turn OFF : in the Menu) 1 numeric field to introduce bib numbers and/or times REAL TIME 2 validation buttons, for both Start and Finish (E1 and E2) SEQUENTIAL...
  • Page 22: Rs 232 Protocol

    10. PROTOCOL RS 232 Data Transmission – Technical Description 10.1 General ON-LINE and OFF-LINE data transmissions from the COMPUTER port of the CP520 respect the following transmission format. This format always comprises 30 characters + CR under the RS232 protocol at 9600 bds.
  • Page 23 YOUR CONTACTS Your agent : Official distributor of: TAG Heuer Professional Timing 6a, Rue Louis-Joseph Chevrolet 2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds / Switzerland Tel : +41/32 919 8000 Fax : +41/32 919 9026 E-mail: info@tagheuer-timing.com Homepage: www.tagheuer-timing.com Page 23...

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