Wtn; Wtn Power; State - ALGE-Timing Timy 3 Manual

10.9

WTN

The ALGE WTN is a compact radio system for timing. A radio network consists of several de-
vices of the WTN-series. Within the network, devices can communicate with each other using
other devices; i.e. the communication is carried out from one device to another through a third
one. The network is intended for simultaneously transmitting display data (e.g. for ALGE GAZ
or D-LINE), serial RS232 data (e.g. to a PC) and timing impulses.
The system is designed in such a way that the TIMY3 is at the same time master and time
server. Therefore, you should pay attention to the following facts:
1. The TIMY3 should always be switched on as first device so that all participants
can synchronize with it.
2. During the operation the TIMY3 should not be switched off and on. This would
require a resynchronization which could lead to the loss of timing impulses dur-
ing the first 5 minutes.
In this menu item, the WTN specific settings can be executed (further explanations see also
Manual WTN).
A TIMY2 with an external WTN can be operated in nearly an identical way as a TIMY3.
However, there are 2 essential differences:
The TIMY3 can switch off the WTN module in order to save energy.
The channels of the TIMY2 with extern WTN module are physically triggered. This means that
triggering the channels would also exist on the banana sockets. This is not the case for the
TIMY3.

10.9.1 WTN POWER

This is for switching on and off the internal WTN module. For energy saving reasons, the
module is deactivated by default. In order to use the functions of the WTN, the module must
first be turned on.
•
<OFF> Standard
•
<ON>

10.9.2 STATE

number of direct neighbors
number of devices in the team
power
reception quality
Manual
TIMY3 - General
number of devices
in other teams
transmission status
version number
team
channel
edge mode
baud rate GAZ
baud rate RS232
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