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- Page 1 ENGLISH VERSION 2.0 MANUAL DECODER PRODUCTCODE 40R248...
- Page 2 Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this document is correct, no liability can be accepted by MYLAPS for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors or omissions in this document. The sale of products, services of publication is provided solely for informational purposes.
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Page 3: How To Use This Manual
Conditions of Sales and this product manual is provided solely for informational purposes. This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product type given on the cover page. RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
2.8. Firmware update ......................................12 2.9. The decoder ........................................13 2.10. Menu ..........................................14 3. Appendix Auxiliary connections ..................................17 4. Support............................................19 CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS RC4 - Decoder ..........................20 RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 5: General
We upgraded the most advanced RC and DR timing system on the market; The RC4 system. This system is based on our RC4 system, that has been used in the world of RC Racing for many years and still is the standard for timing RC races. -
Page 6: What Is In The Box
Detection loop end box - 20 meter 30R011RC Software MYLAPS Practice Custom made by third party The following components can be ordered from MYLAPS as part of RC4 Timing system RC4 Upgrade Ask your account manager V4.5 upgrade for detecting DR5... -
Page 7: Specifications Rc4 Decoder
Opto coupled closing contact max 50 mA switched Aux. Inputs 3x Opto coupled 5-12 VDC / 5-15 mA Compatibility RC3, RC4, RC4 hybride and DR5 transponders. Specifications are subject to change without notice. RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 8: Installation Of The Rc Timing System
3. Installation of the RC Timing system The MYLAPS RC Timing System, is designed for the timing and scoring of RC model car races and for Drone racing. The (magnetic) signal of each car/drone carrying a MYLAPS RC transponder is picked up by the detection loop installed in the track surface. -
Page 9: Positioning The Detection Loop Rc Racing
Sport Loopwidth 30 cm (1ft) To install the MYLAPS RC Timing System, one needs to install a detection loop, connect the decoder and mount the MYLAPS RC transponders to the cars/Drone Installation of the detection loop All wiring of the detection loop must be installed according to the drawings, to avoid a serious degradation in the performance of the system. - Page 10 To avoid this, keep the loop on the bridge as short (less than 3m (10ft)) and low as possible (less than 45cm (1.5ft) Solder the loop wire end RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
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Page 11: Positioning The Detection Loop Drone Racing
1. Connect the detection loop to the decoder and computer running MYLAPS timing software. Check the background noise, which is updated every 5 seconds in the MYLAPS timing software. The background noise level should be between 0 and 40 points. A higher value may indicate a bad loop installation or interference by other electrical equipment in the area. Try switching off any suspected equipment or removing nearby objects and check for improvements. -
Page 12: Operating The Mylaps Decoder
We constantly strive to improve all our products. For new functionalities and minor changes, you can check our website for a MYLAPS decoder firmware update. Please go to the support section of the www.mylaps.com website and follow the instructions found there to download and install updated firmware as applicable. -
Page 13: The Decoder
3. Information display Here you find the menu for setting up your decoder. 4. Select button 5. Acknowledge button -menu or select the highlighted option, depending on the situation. RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 14: Menu
1. Decoder date/time, UTC when synchronized to GPS. 2. Timeline name. S/F start or finish 3. Blinks when connecting to Mylaps Practice, steady when connected to MYLAPS Practice 4. Background noise indication 5. Indication that hits are received, remains black when a transponder is being received by the loop. - Page 15 Choose the tone of the beep. Protocol RS232 This is used to select the protocol on the RS232 interface. Applies to both RC4 and DR5 transponders. There are 3 options: Enhanced - This protocol is here only for compatibility reasons. Not all features are available via this protocol.
- Page 16 Data server This function enables the decoder to contact a server to upload data to. Contact MYLAPS for more details. Enabled Live upload to a data server is enabled. Host Host name or IP address of a server to upload data to.
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Page 17: Appendix Auxiliary Connections
5. Appendix Auxiliary connections The MYLAPS decoder is equipped with an auxiliary port (15 pin sub D-connector). The auxiliary port has 3 inputs, photo cell 1, photo cell 2, sync pulse and a control port for a GPS receiver. All inputs can be triggered by a 5 VDC (5-15 mA) pulse. Figure 1 explains the connection setup. - Page 18 RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
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Page 19: Support
Only in cases of direct needed support for event MYLAPS Asia Office organizers and companies. Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60 3 5613 1235 Tel: +31 23 7600200 Email: info.asia@mylaps.com Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on help.mylaps.com RC4 decoder V2.0. - October 2017 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 20: Ce Declaration Of Conformity Mylaps Rc4 - Decoder
CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS RC4 - Decoder MYLAPS Zuiderhoutlaan 4 2012 PJ Haarlem The Netherlands Declare that the RF system MYLAPS RC4 Decoder In accordance with the following directives: 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 1999/5/EC Radio &...
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