Introduction; Models; Components Of The System - ALGE-Timing OPTIc2 Manual

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Introduction

This manual can also be opened directly in the OPTIc2NET-software (pdf-file) by pressing
the key <F1> or if you go to the menu <HELP> and click on <F1 Open the user manual>.
The ALGE OPTIc2 system is an electronic photo finish system with integrated evaluation soft-
ware. The Line Scan Camera (CCD image sensor) scans every movement on the finish line,
records it on the hard disk of the PC and displays it on the PC screen. It is at any time possi-
ble to print the picture.
The photo finish system is built with latest technology. The camera has an improved CCD-
line scan sensor that is suited to take excellent pictures at all possible light conditions. The
system allows up to 3000 lines per second. A vertical resolution is possible of up to 1360
pixel at 16.8 million colors (24 bit).
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Models

We offer three photo finish cameras. The standard model OPTIc2 has only standard Firewire
connections (IEEE1395), whereas the model OPTIc2o has additionally an optical Firewire
connection (for long distance between camera and PC).
OPTIc2:
The standard model has Firewire connections (IEEE 1394) to connect a PC.
The maximum cable length for such a cable is 10 m. ALGE offers longer cables
with integrated repeaters.
OPTIc2n:
This model has in addition to the Firewire connections (IEEE1394) an optical
connection GOF (LC duplex glass optical fiber connector) and a connection for a
network cable with RJ45 plug. This allows transmitting data with a CAT7 cable
over a distance of up to 80 m.
OPTIc2o:
This model has in addition to the standard Firewire connections (IEEE1394) an
optical connection GOF (LC duplex glass optical fiber connector). This allows
transmitting data form the camera over a distance up to 300 m.
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Components of the System

The OPTIc2, OPTIc2o and OPTIc2n include the following parts:
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Photo finish camera OPTIc2, OPTIc2o or OPTIc2n
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C-Mount adapter (between lens and camera)
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OPTIc2 USB stick with PC software and manual
Manual
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