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- Page 1 User Manual Firmware Version: 1.2.0 Manual Version: 1.0.2 Issue Date: 26/11/2018...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic operations ............................6 Machine Description.......................... 6 Front ............................6 Main connector panel ....................... 7 Side connector panel ......................... 7 Line management area ......................8 Basic functions ........................... 8 Switching on ..........................8 Switching off ..........................8 Recharging the batteries ......................8 Lock keys ............................ - Page 3 LinkGate Channel ........................15 IP Address ..........................15 Battery calibration ........................15 Timing base calibration ......................15 System status ........................... 16 System test ..........................16 About ............................16 Common settings ..........................17 Time accuracy .......................... 17 Computer communication ....................... 17 Displayboard ..........................
- Page 4 Entering the bib number ......................22 What you can do and the operational philosophy ..............23 Edit ............................26 Fast Edit ........................... 27 Next to List ..........................27 Group Starts ............................. 28 Defining Groups ........................28 Group Rankings ........................29 Show Jumping ..........................
- Page 5 Lines exclusion configuration ....................45 Managing Groups ..........................46 Annexes ..............................48 Technical ............................48 Connectors (pin out) ........................49 Radio 1 ............................. 49 Radio 2 ............................. 50 Power Supply ........................... 50 Digital I/O ..........................50 Analogue I/O ..........................50 Computer A ..........................
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Page 6: Basic Operations
5. Directional pad; 14. Line management area; 6. Delete key; 15. On/Off key; 7. Enter key; 16. Printer management keys; 8. Numerical keypad; 17. Printer area; 9. Microgate key (MIC); 18. Function keys. Rei Pro User Manual v.1.0.2 Page 6... -
Page 7: Main Connector Panel
Main connector panel 19. Type B USB port; 26. Serial communication port; 20. 2 Type A USB ports; 27. Serial communication port; 21. EncRadio connectors; 28. Display board communication port; 22. External power supply connector; 29. LinkPod port; 23. 2 RJ45 ports; 30. -
Page 8: Line Management Area
Line management area 37. Holdoff / lines status LED; 38. Holdoff keys; 39. LCK status LED; 40. Line lock keys; 41. Impulse keys. 1.2 B ASIC FUNCTIONS Switching on To switch on the Rei Pro, hold down the on/off key for approximately three seconds. When switching it on to update the software, press the F1 key together with the on/off key. -
Page 9: User Interface
1.3 U NTERFACE Using the Touch Screen The Rei Pro has a capacitive touch screen. Use your fingers. Do not use pointed objects such as pens or pencils; they would not work as they are not conductive, and could damage the glass screen. General interface philosophy The Rei Pro interface is divided into two main areas: 1.3.2.1... -
Page 10: Menu Screen
Menu screen After switching on the Rei Pro, you can make some basic settings that are common to all timing programs before opening or creating a race. The colour screen means that you can associate each individual setting type with a single colour, as well as a specific icon. -
Page 11: Navigating
This opens the menu when you are in the timing environment, otherwise it performs the “back” function in the menu path. 1.3.4.2 Esc Key This cancels an entry. 1.3.4.3 MICROGATE Key Once you have chosen a program, just press this key to return quickly to the timing window from any page of any menu. 1.3.4.4 Lamp Key This directly opens the brightness settings. -
Page 12: Virtual Keyboard
Virtual keyboard You can use the virtual keyboard whenever you need to enter data, such as the name of a race, a competitor or a group. It will be displayed automatically as soon as you touch an area that requires External inputs and outputs The Rei Pro makes it easy to use various external peripherals. -
Page 13: Configurations
ONFIGURATIONS In both the home screen and the menu of each program, there are three icons at the top right to let you quickly access all the Rei Pro settings. You can edit some of them in the home screen as soon as you switch on the timer, while the program-specific ones are only available later, in the race menu. -
Page 14: Synchro Output
The Rei Pro has a built-in GPS receiver. There is an icon next to the battery icon to show the satellite signal reception status: No icon if GPS is disabled; White icon with an X if GPS is enabled but not linked to any satellites; White icon with a signal if GPS is enabled and linked, but synchronization has not been enabled;... -
Page 15: Test Radio Signal
Test radio signal You can check the properties of a received radio impulse, such as its channel, logical channel and signal strength. 2.3 B ASIC SETTINGS These are the settings available from the home screen, before choosing a program: Language You can change the language of the Rei Pro interface at any time. -
Page 16: System Status
System status This is an overview of the physical properties of the Rei Pro. System test If your Rei Pro malfunctions, save the system Log and send it to us so we can identify and correct any issues. About This gives information about the Rei Pro serial number and the version of the operating system installed on Rei Pro User Manual v.1.0.2 Page 16... -
Page 17: Common Settings
2.4 C OMMON SETTINGS The settings menu contains some items that you will find in all the timing programs, albeit with a few differences related to the different race types: Time accuracy You can choose the accuracy of the times displayed during a race. Time accuracy: change the accuracy of the net times that the Rei Pro generates. -
Page 18: Signal Light
Signal light This lets you program the µSem signal light or a “virtual” traffic light to manage various types of start cycle. Speed Bases You can enter the lengths of various sections of the race course for the speed calculation. You can set both the total course length and individual lap lengths. -
Page 19: Timing Programs
IMING PROGRAMS 3.1 M ANAGING A RACE The Rei Pro is able to store an almost unlimited number of races. Therefore, you can exit the current race at any time, open and manage a new one (or one that you created earlier), and then return to the original one. All data will be saved continuously in the timer memory and will remain stored until you decide to delete it. -
Page 20: Recall Races
Recall Races If the race was created previously, you can recall it by touching the “Recall Races” icon. The next screen will let you: See the complete list of races in memory; Choose one of the races by touch or using the directional pad; Use the search fields to find the races you want quickly;... -
Page 21: Athletes
Athletes This lets you autonomously create a list of athletes with bib number, name, surname and nationality. Obviously, you can also do it during the race or afterwards to obtain a ranking with updated personal details. You can use the AUX field to enter any kind of additional information. Groups You can define groups and sub-groups, and assign them to either a range of bib numbers or a single bib number. -
Page 22: Single Starts
3.3 S INGLE TARTS Timing screen 1- Bib number; 9- Function keys with ALT pressed; 2- Count of the events in memory; 10- Function keys always displayed; 3- List of starting bib numbers; 11- Stop area select key; 4- Fast key to skip the displayed start 12- Lap counter;... -
Page 23: What You Can Do And The Operational Philosophy
When an impulse has been acquired for the selected area, a graphical countdown will be displayed in the number box to indicate the time remaining until the entered number is confirmed automatically. Just type any number to prevent automatic confirmation. What you can do and the operational philosophy The Rei Pro lets you do much more than any screen can contain, and an interface that is too full of keys would be impractical to use during a race. - Page 24 ALT+F3 Ranking: displays, filters and prints the rankings for the current race; ALT+F4 Transmission: shortcut to the configuration menu for data transmission to the PC; ALT+F5 Displayboard: shortcut to the configuration menu for the display boards. 3.3.4.2 Current event management: impulse just acquired and not confirmed nor managed When an impulse or string of impulses arrives, focus will be on managing the first event of the string, which will be displayed large in the corresponding area.
- Page 25 3.3.4.3 Past event management: bib number typed but not confirmed Once all the events in memory have been handled, you can manage events that have already been acquired (and managed). Select the area you want, type the bib number without pressing ENT, and the Rei Pro will offer the following options: Annul the event associated with the bib number you typed;...
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Page 26: Edit
Edit You can manage events organically in the edit page as it provides an overall and detailed view of all the impulses received during the race. 17- Skipped event filter key; 22- Type the number to assign to the next 18- Annulled event visualization key;... -
Page 27: Fast Edit
Fast Edit If, however, you want to maintain full control over the race, but need to edit, or even just see, event time measurements related to a line, you can use the Fast Edit mode. Fast Edit has two different displays: press the Fast Edit key or the corresponding function key (E) once to keep the focus on Fast Edit (which will have a yellow... -
Page 28: Group Starts
3.4 G ROUP TARTS The Group Starts program has the same features as the Single Starts program, with some basic differences. In fact, the start impulses will no longer be related to the specified bib number, but to the specified group. The number that you type on the Start line will specify the starting group of competitors. -
Page 29: Group Rankings
Group Rankings There are various filters that allow you to print the rankings for a race with group starts. The example shows a group ranking (the accuracy is set to the second as it is configured for a marathon). See Further Details on Groups. -
Page 30: Show Jumping
3.5 S UMPING Timing Screen 1- Pair number; 8- +/- key for editing time 2- Running time; penalty/correction values; 3- Run; 9- Imposed penalty value; 4- Context key for manually entering the 10- Function keys penalty/time correction; 11- Function keys; 5- Race setup information;... -
Page 31: Sequence Of Operations During A Trial
Sequence of operations during a trial Let's simulate a simple show jumping trial. After choosing the show jumping program and entering the trial data, we enter the timing part. This is the timing window, as yet without any information. Note that you can see the default trial setting without opening settings: a single phase with a preparation time of 45"... - Page 32 As soon as you give a Lap impulse, the preparation time will start. A second Lap impulse will interrupt it, and you can use the Delete Event [F1] key to reset it to its initial value. Note that the Delete Event will delete the last event received;...
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Page 33: Edit
Edit As for all the other timing programs, you can use the edit tool to manage all the events acquired during the trial, as well as to create new ones. Memo The Memo tool lets you see all the trial information for a specific pair without having to search for it in the printout. -
Page 34: Course Types
Course types Function Radio signal Input line Beginning of start countdown Lap E (if required) Start of horse Start Start End of ride Stop Stop (configurable signal) Start Start Intermediate time, Lap 1 only in ‘single phase’ or second phase in ‘2 phase’... -
Page 35: Pc-Online
3.6 PC-O NLINE Timing Screen The timing screen is composed of a single part, at the bottom, dedicated to the impulse that was just acquired. You can see the solar time, the logical channel and, if you chose PC-Online with bib assignment, also the box for entering the number. -
Page 36: Vintage Cars
Vintage cars With the vintage cars configuration, you can easily manage a sequence of detections, for example in a reliability trial. Connect the first detection to the Start line, the second to the Stop line and the following ones to a LinkPod connected to the Rei Pro. -
Page 37: Simple Stopwatch
3.7 S IMPLE TOPWATCH In the Simple Stopwatch Program, you will find a set of very simple and intuitive configurations such as: Athletics; Relay; Carving; Countdown; Motorsport; Playtime; Cycling. Athletics, Relay, Motorsport and Cycling modes let you manage the event in a very similar way. -
Page 38: Swimming
WIMMING Choosing the configuration Various configurations are available to handle the numerous kinds of timing measurement needed for racing in lanes: Manual: manual detection (single); Automatic 1 side: automatic detection (touchpad + manual) from one side only; Automatic 2 sides: automatic detection (touchpad + manual) from two sides; Automatic 2 sides + start: automatic detection (touchpad + manual) from two sides and false start;... -
Page 39: Timing Screen
Timing screen 1. Progressive race number with management buttons; 2. Lane status icon; 3. Lane time area; 4. Race time; 5. Touchpad status icon; 6. Manual status icon; 7. Current Lap indicator; 8. Fast menu for race configuration data; 9. Edit; 10. -
Page 40: Race Flow
Race flow Suppose you have created a swimming race, with manual configuration and 5 lanes 50 m long. Once you have defined a 200 m race, you will see this screen. You can see that: it is the first heat, there will be two laps and the icons in all the lanes indicate that it is ready to start. -
Page 41: Dual Touchpads And Starting Blocks For False Starts
The first three lanes have finished the race, in face the timer shows the arrival times and arrival order. Lanes 4 and 5 are still running and the rearm time has already elapsed. When all the athletes have arrived and the official result has been printed (this action officialises the race results), to prepare for the next heat, just touch the + key in the... -
Page 42: Settings
Settings Depending on the configuration you choose, you may have only some of the settings that are available for the more complex races. For automatic timing with false start detection, the following will be available: Advise difference: you can decide a time tolerance, and a warning of excessive difference between the touchpad impulse and the manual... -
Page 43: Rowing With No Numbers
which heat a particular event is to be associated with. In this case, the reset time serves to determine the time available for the reception of events for all competitors in this intermediate stage. Let us suppose that the first contestant crosses the finish line, then the next events will be associated with that heat only if they cross the line before the end of the reset time, otherwise the pulses will be associated with the next heat, if it has started. -
Page 44: Further Details
URTHER ETAILS 4.1 L INES ONFIGURATION Given that any timer is just a complex system for managing received external signals, it is logical that managing the inputs correctly is essential for the outcome of an event. The Rei Pro offers very flexible input signal configuration. -
Page 45: Lines Holdoff Times
Lines holdoff times For the outcome of an event, it is equally important to set the holdoff times correctly. The line holdoff time is the time interval after an impulse during which the line remains disabled. In other words, when a signal is received on the Start line, for example, that line can no longer receive impulses for a certain period of time. -
Page 46: Managing Groups
4.2 M ANAGING ROUPS For both single starts and group starts, creating groups in a “smart” way can simplify your life when managing a race and its rankings. We begin with two basic premises: the same competitor can belong to more than one group at a time. In fact the Rei Pro does not check the uniqueness of the group compositions. - Page 47 Bib numbers from 21 to 30 4. Total: Bib numbers from 1 to 31 Basically, you have 3 completely distinct groups and one group that contains all the athletes together, so each athlete will be in two groups: that of the category to which he or she belongs, and the general one. Suppose that Junior, Absolutes and Master start together, i.e.
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Page 48: Annexes
Radio 2 x five-pole sockets • Connection to Microgate LinkGate radio transmission system Linkpod 1 x Amphenol socket • Connection to LinkPod system (up to 80 auxiliary inputs completely isolated from the timer power supply) -
Page 49: Connectors (Pin Out)
PIN OUT All connectors are viewed from the contact side (as seen when looking at the REI PRO from the rear). The connection diagrams are provided for documentation purposes. Microgate recommends using its original cables, which are EC approved. Male connector, Binder 5-pole 240°... -
Page 50: Radio 2
-5.5 V, max 5 mA RS232 serial output (TXD) Regulated 5 V output for powering external devices, 200 mA max Ground Radio 2 Male connector, Binder 5-pole 240° RS232 serial input (RXD) -5.5 V, max 5 mA RS232 serial output (TXD) Regulated 5 V output for powering external devices, 200 mA max Ground Power Supply... -
Page 51: Computer A
Analogue input 0 (0..5V) Analogue input 1 (0..5V) Analogue input 2 (0..5V) Regulated 5 V output for powering external devices, 200 mA max Ground Digital input/output 5 (0/5 V, configurable via software) Computer A Female connector, DIN 6-pole 240°, RS232 and RS485 standard signal (with galvanic/digital isolation) RS232 serial output (TXD) with galvanic/digital isolation Galvanically isolated regulated 5 V output to power external devices, 100 mA max RS485+ serial input/output with galvanic/digital isolation... -
Page 52: Linkpod
RS232 serial input (RXD) with galvanic/digital isolation Linkpod Female connector, DIN 6-pole 240°, RS485 standard signal (with galvanic/digital isolation) RS485+ serial output with galvanic/digital isolation Galvanically isolated regulated 15 V output, 150 mA max Galvanically isolated ground RS485- serial output with galvanic/digital isolation RS485+ serial input/output with galvanic/digital isolation RS485- serial input/output with galvanic/digital isolation Timing Inputs... -
Page 53: Swimming Linkpod Configurations
5.3 S WIMMING INKPOD CONFIGURATIONS ReiPro uses the logical channel to determine the type of each event acquired and its relative lane. The logical channels are automatically associated with the various pod inputs according to the initial configuration selected. The following table summarises the logical channels and the types of event associated... - Page 54 Config. Line Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic 3 manual at n° n° 1 side 2 sides 2 sides + 2 sides startpads Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical M 4.2 M 4.3 M 5.1 M 5.2 M 10 M 10 M 5.3 P 10...
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Page 55: Climbing
Config. Line Manual Automatic Automatic Automatic 3 manual at n° n° 1 side 2 sides 2 sides + 2 sides startpads Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical Type Logical PO 8 MO 9 MO 1 MO 1.1 PO 9 PO 1 MO 1.2 MO 10... -
Page 56: Rowing
Config. Line Manual n° n° Type Logical Rowing POD n° Line Pod n° Line n° Evento Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 Intermediate 1 START fromIntermediate 1 START fromIntermediate 1 NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED... - Page 57 Intermediate 2 Intermediate 2 Intermediate 2 Intermediate 2 Intermediate 2 START from Intermediate 2 START from Intermediate 2 NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED START from Intermediate 2 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3 Intermediate 3...
- Page 58 STOP STOP STOP STOP STOP START START NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED START START … … … START START … … START 5.3.2.1 POD Connection It is important consider the connections between the various PODs. In fact, if there is a long distance between the chronometer and the last POD (over 1000 metres), it is advisable to use a Linkpod Repeater.
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Page 59: Protocols
It is very simple to update the firmware in your Rei Pro. Just follow this easy procedure: 1. Download the Pro Updater program from http://www.reipro.it/en/download 2. Run Rei Pro Updater; 3. Take the Rei Pro and press the F1 key to switch it on;...
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