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  • Page 1 TdC 8000 Page 1 Version: E-19-03-07 Page 1...
  • Page 2 TdC 8000 Page 2 Operation elements and connectors Switch for start number input with three positions: 15 Finish keyboard: increment up automatically as each racer starts STOP manual stop impulse middle: manual input of start numbers with keyboard (9) CLEAR...
  • Page 3 TdC 8000 Page 3 Version: E-19-03-07 Page 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.1.3. Working Time ......................9 2.1.4. Condition of the Rechargeable Battery ..............9 2.2. Printer ..........................10 2.3. How to Connect other Devices with the TdC 8000 ............12 2.4. Memory ........................... 15 2.4.1. Memory Organisation .................... 15 2.4.2. Clear Memory ....................... 15 2.5.
  • Page 5 8.2.2. Adjustment of the Main Menu through the RS 232 Interface ........ 98 8.2.3. Call Data through the RS 232 Interface ..............99 8.3. RS 485 Interface (16, 23, 28) ..................103 8.4. Display Board Interface (24) ..................104 ALGE TdC 8000 manual copyright by: ALGE-TIMING AUSTRIA Version: E-19-03-07 Page 5...

  • Page 6: Device Description

    80C166 guarantees to work effective and fast. The new RS 485 interface holds open many feature uses for the TdC 8000. The separated keyboard makes it possible to work with two persons on the TdC 8000 at the same time (e.g. one for start, one for finish)

  • Page 7: Standard Software

    Program to measure the speed in either km/h, m/s or m.p.h.. You can adjust the measuring dis- tance between 1 and 9999 m. SPEED SKIING: Program 8 Program to measure the speed and time for speed skiing. TdC-TEST: Program 9 Program to test the TdC 8000: Version: E-19-03-07 Page 7...

  • Page 8: Operating

    The TdC 8000 has a built in rechargeable-NiCad-battery-pack (4.5 Ah). Charge the NiCad-battery-pack with the NLG8 or a 12 Volt car-battery. The charging voltage must be between 11 and 16 Volts. To load the TdC 8000 you need to turn it on. 2.1.1. Net-Charging-Set NLG8: With the net-charging-device NLG8 you can load the TdC 8000 direct form the mains: Plug NLG8 at the mains.

  • Page 9: External Battery (12 V Car Battery)

    Page 9 2.1.2. External Battery (12 V car battery): You can use any 12 Volt battery with a capacity of 5 Ah to charge or supply the TdC 8000. Connect cable 005-02 at socket "extern supply" (19) of the TdC 8000.

  • Page 10: Printer

    TdC 8000 Page 10 2.2. Printer: When you switch TdC 8000 on it activates the printer automatically. After you selected the program you can make the following adjustments for the printer: Print-Mode: The printer prints all data. The printer is automatically in this mode, when you switch the TdC 8000 on.
  • Page 11 TdC 8000 Page 11 Insert the beginning of the paper into the paper feed of the printer. Make sure it is cleanly out. If necessary correct the paper path through pressing the black lever forward and adjusting the paper manually.

  • Page 12: How To Connect Other Devices With The Tdc 8000

    TdC 8000 Page 12 2.3. How to Connect other Devices with the TdC 8000: o Net-Charging-Set NLG8: o External 12 Volt Battery: o Startgate STSc with a Headset: o Photocell RLS1c: Finish Photocell: If you have one photocell for the finish you must use socket (19). If you make a race with three different start and finish, use socket (19) for finish 1, socket (20) for finish 2 and socket (21) for finish 3.
  • Page 13 (battery into the photocell) Plug cable 027-02 at the photocell. From this cable you can go to the TdC 8000 with a 2- wire cable (e.g. cable real KT 500 or KT 300).
  • Page 14 TdC 8000 Page 14 o Photocell Adaptor LA4: o Handswitch: o Speaker DL: o Personal Computer: Version:E-19-03-07 Page 14...

  • Page 15: Memory

    2.4. Memory: The memory function in the TdC 8000 is designed to allow you to have up to four races with the same number range. Therefore you could have a race for man with start numbers form 1 to 100 and a race for women with the same start numbers.

  • Page 16: Select A Race

    TdC 8000 Page 16 E.g.: If you clear race 1 and 3 it shows the following figures on the info-display (6): Clear race: 8350/ 253 R1< F1 253 R2 651/7009 R3< F3 Continue: ENTER 943/7009 R4 If you press <ENTER> without pressing an <F> key it will not clear the memory.

  • Page 17: Precision

    TdC 8000 Page 17 2.6. Precision: You have to select the degree of precision that you want for the run time, intermediate time, and total time. The Timer itself always uses 1/10,000 resolution, which is especially important if you use the difference timing mode.

  • Page 18: Input Of Groups

    Attention: You should always input the groups, that you have some empty start numbers in every group. This start numbers you can use in case of late entries. 2.9. Test-Function - Checking the TdC 8000: When you press <TEST> the Info-Display (6) shows the following: C0 = 4.9V...
  • Page 19 Select the program Make the program ready for timing press <TEST> (keep it pressed) The info-display (6) shows the TdC 8000 measurements Measurement of channel c0, c3 and c6 is important for the line test o Short-Circuit-Test: - Cable is open on the start side - Press <TEST>...

  • Page 20: Synchronize Start

    Synchronization between TdC 8000 and other timing devices is possible. You synchronize the TdC 8000 after you adjust the time before you start the timing. Connect other timers through banana socket of channel c0 of the TdC 8000 with a 1 pair cable (or cable 004 at socket 19 or 20).

  • Page 21: Timing

    TdC 8000 Page 21 3. TIMING 3.1. Switching the TdC 8000 on: 3.1.1. First Heat: Turn TdC 8000 with switch (26) on. It shows you on the info-display the following: company name ALGE TIMING name of device TdC 8000 language and software version V96.C2...
  • Page 22 TdC 8000 Page 22 Select race with<F1>, <F2>, <F3> or <F4> and confirm with <ENTER> If you select a cleared race you have to select the timing precision: Precision: seconds Select precision: Precision: 1/10 seconds 1/10 s Precision: 1/100 seconds 1/100 s<...
  • Page 23 - Input date with finish keyboard (15) - Confirm with <ENTER> - Make start impulse with <START>-key or through channel c0. TdC 8000 is ready The printer prints the following times (time of day mode / first heat): 0001 ST 10:07:04.640...

  • Page 24: Continue To Work In The First Heat After You Switch On

    NEXT (2)< F2 Continue: ENTER Press <F1> to select the same heat. Press <ENTER> to confirm the selection You have to synchronize the clock again or you take the internal time of the TdC 8000. The timer is ready. Version:E-19-03-07 Page 24...

  • Page 25: Second Heat (Next Heat)

    There are two possibilities to get into the second heat: - In the main menu you can change the heat (see page 58) - Turn the TdC 8000 off and again on. If you use the time of day it will print you the following results for each competitor:...
  • Page 26 You have to go through the same start procedure for the second heat as for the first heat. If you change from one heat to the next heat you have to switch the TdC 8000 with switch (26) off and again on. Be careful that you do not clear the memory of the first heat.
  • Page 27 <ENTER>. Synchronize of the TdC 8000: Time: 10:15:23 OK< F1 Date: 96-02-28 WRONG Continue: ENTER Synchronize TdC with other timing devices (see page 20, chapter 2.10) The TdC 8000 is ready for the new heat. Version: E-19-03-07 Page 27...

  • Page 28: Keyboard Functions

    Finish-keyboard (15) Function-keyboard (14) Because of the separated keyboard blocks it is possible for two persons to work on the TdC 8000 at the same time. One person can manage the start, the other the finish (and intermediate times). The display (2) works always together with the start-keyboard (9). The display (7) and (8) works always with the finish-keyboard (15).

  • Page 29: Function-Keyboard

    If you press <MENU> and <PRINT> together it prints all adjustments of the main menu. To test the TdC 8000 (see chapter 2.9 on page 18). Key has no function yet. To print the Classement (see chapter 4.5 on page 44).
  • Page 30 TdC 8000 Page 30 Memory for mass arrivals at the finish or intermediate time (see chapter 4.4 on page 42). Version:E-19-03-07 Page 30...

  • Page 31: Start-Mode

    TdC 8000 Page 31 3.3. Start-Mode: You can choose between tree different start-modes: - Single Start: each competitor starts separate - Group Start: all competitors within a group start together - Mass Start: all competitors start together With the switch (1) you control the start automatic for singles start and group start. This switch has three position.

  • Page 32: 2.Start Mode For The Second Heat

    16 starts 16th rank 13 starts 3rd rank 17 starts 17th etc.. etc. The TdC 8000 asks you how many competitors you have to invert. The TdC requests the FIS value of 15. Amount of inverted Invert: competitors Confirm your selection Save with: ENTER with <ENTER>...

  • Page 33: Group Start

    TdC 8000 Page 33  o Bibo with groups: You have to input the amount of competitors to invert for each group. For the Bibo rule it takes the classement of the previous heat. e.g.: You have a race with three groups:...

  • Page 34: Special Functions

    The TdC 8000 ignores each impulse of a selected channel (channel off) o The TdC 8000 marks each impulse of a selected channel (with ?) . The time does not start or stop on the display and display board.

  • Page 35: Individual Adjustment Of The Channels

    <BLOCK>. 4.2.3. Individual adjustment of the channels: You can adjust each channel individual. When you turn the TdC 8000 on and clear the memory you have always all channels active. If you press <MENU> and <BLOCK> together it shows the setting of each channel in the info-display (6).

  • Page 36: Editing Of Times

    TdC 8000 Page 36 4.3. Editing of Times: 4.3.1. Editing of Start Times: 4.3.1.1. Clear Start Times: <CLEAR> of the start keyboard (9) clears the start time of the start number shown in the display (2). The cleared time is now marked with a c (c= cleared).

  • Page 37: Input Start Times (Start Intervals)

    TdC 8000 Page 37 makes the selected time valid. You can also over write the valid time (first line) with the numbers of the start keyboard (9) (manual input of the start time). You can assign the selected time to another start number by pressing <F1> and input the new start number.

  • Page 38: Editing Of Finish Times

    TdC 8000 Page 38 4.3.2. Editing of Finish Times: 4.3.2.1. Clear Finish Times: <CLEAR> of the finish keyboard (15) clears the finish time of the start number shown in display (8). The run time gets replaced by the running time in the finish display (7).

  • Page 39: Editing Run Times, Memory Times, And Intermediate Times

    TdC 8000 Page 39 You can also over write the valid finish time (first line) with the numbers of the finish keyboard (15) (manual input of the finish time). If you want to give the selected time to another start number press <F1> and input the new start number.

  • Page 40: Editing A Memory Time

    TdC 8000 Page 40 The cursor is now on the first digit of the time: valid finish time that you can Input: 0015 C1 00:01:35.486 NEW No F1 over write DISQU. F2 You can over write the valid run time with the numbers of the finish keyboard (15) (manual input of the run time).

  • Page 41: Editing A Intermediate Time

    TdC 8000 Page 41 Attention: - If it shows 00:00:00.000 as memory time, it means that you have no memory time for this start number. If you make another memory time valid, it stores the old memory time with a c (clear).

  • Page 42: Memo - Time Buffer For Mass-Finish-Arrivals

    TdC 8000 Page 42 4.4. MEMO - Time Buffer for Mass-Finish-Arrivals: This function allows you to record and identify groups of racers that come to the line at the same time. You can enter and exit the MEMO-function at any time without danger of losing any time.
  • Page 43 TdC 8000 Page 43 With  and  it is possible to move the times up and down. Input all start number as before. Press <MEMO> to exit the MEMO-menu Assigning the same time to two or more competitors: You can assign the same time to two or more competitors, if you only receive one impulse from a sensor.

  • Page 44: Class - Classement

    TdC 8000 Page 44 4.5. CLASS - Classement 4.5.1. Classement in Heat 1: If you press <CLASS> it is possible to print a classement of the race. You can print the Classement with race points (for skiing). Each classement has an output on the printer, on the RS 232 interface and on the "display-board"...
  • Page 45 TdC 8000 Page 45 If you press three times  the info-display (6) shows the following: Classement: ADD< F1 DISQUALIFIED START ORDER Continue: ENTER PROTOCOL You can choose between ten different classifications Select with  and  or <F1>, <F2, <F3>, <F4>...
  • Page 46 TdC 8000 Page 46 - Classes: If you use "Classes" to make the ranking, it offers you a wide variety to make different ranking lists. You can create you own classes, independent from the groups that you have input. You can make e.g. a classement including some groups, or you can make a classement within a group.
  • Page 47 TdC 8000 Page 47 - First Ten: It prints a classement with the fastest competitors within the race. CLASSEMENT: RUN TIME LEADING TEN 0009 RT 1:30.45 0014 RT 1:30.56 0008 RT 1:30.71 etc.. 0002 RT 1:31.69 0020 RT 1:31.99 - Not Finished: It prints all start numbers that have a start time, but no finish time (run time).
  • Page 48 TdC 8000 Page 48 CLASSEMENT: RUN TIME 0009 RT 1:31.45 0014 RT 1:30.09 0072 RT 1:33.41 0102 RT 1:35.69 6:10.64 DISQUALIFIED: It prints all start numbers that were disqualified (with <INPUT> of finish keyboard) Classement: DISQUALIFIED 0007 0024 0107 - Start Order: If you make the second (or higher) head, it is possible to print the start order for the heat.

  • Page 49: Classement In Heat 2

    TdC 8000 Page 49 4.5.2. Classement in Heat 2: If you make a classement for the second (or higher) heat you can choose between the following classements: Classement: TOTAL TIME< F1 RUN TIME MEMORY TIME Continue: ENTER INTERMEDIATE TIME - Total Time: It prints a classement sorted by the total time.

  • Page 50: Print - Switching The Printer Off Or On

    Printer is in Print-Mode 5. MAIN MENU - GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS The TdC 8000 is a very universal timing device. To cover a wide range of timing solutions it is possible to adjust each program individual. If you make changes in the main menu it stores this new values after you turn the machine off.
  • Page 51 TdC 8000 Page 51 How do you get into the main menu: Select program press <ALT> and <MENU> together Press  and  to go through the menu. With the numeric keys of the finish keyboard (15) you can select a menu direct.
  • Page 52 TdC 8000 Page 52 Finish Delay Time: Menu 2: DELAY TIME FINISH = 0,30 s You can adjust the finish delay time between 0.00 and 9,99 seconds. To input the finish delay time use the finish keyboard (15). Confirm the adjusted time with <ENTER>.
  • Page 53 TdC 8000 Page 53 Display Thousandth: Menu 6: DISPLAY THOUSANDTH = OFF Normally the display (7) does not show the 1/1000 seconds. If you want to show the 1/1000 on the display, it must shift the time two digit to the left. In this mode you can not show the hours on the display.
  • Page 54 Menu 12: STNO AUTOMATIC = OFF The start number input for the TdC 8000 you can automate for start and finish. START: Only one competitor is allowed on the slope. If the competitor is in the finish the next can start.
  • Page 55 TdC 8000 Page 55 Automatic "START" Menu 12: STNO AUTOMATIC START< F1 Automatic "FINISH" FINISH Manual input of start numbers Confirm selection with <ENTER> Save with: ENTER Pre adjusted value: start number automatic is off Print Start time: Menu 13: PRINT START TIME = OFF You can print the start time with the start impulse.
  • Page 56 TdC 8000 Page 56 RS 232 Baudrate: Menu 16: RS-232 BAUDRATE = 9600 Bd You can adjust the baud rate of the RS 232 interface (23) between 2400, 4800, or 9600 baud. Select with <F1> Menu 16: RS-232 BAUDRATE 2400 Bd F1 Select with <F2>...
  • Page 57 If you want to show the rank within groups or make a group classement it is necessary to input the groups. You can input the groups when you start the TdC 8000 or in the main menu. In the main menu you can also correct groups.
  • Page 58 Page 58 Select Heat: Menu 23: CHANGE HEAT You do not have to turn the TdC 8000 off to switch form one heat (e.g. heat 1) to the next heat (e.g. heat Continue in the same heat Select Heat: SAME (1)< F1...
  • Page 59 TdC 8000 Page 59 ID for Channel 4 in Parallel Slalom: Menu 26: ID CHANNEL 4 = b (blue) You can select the ID for winner on channel 4 in parallel slalom (for printer, display board, and RS 232). Depending on what you want to output for the winner course, red and blue, or right and left you can select the output of channel 4 with "b"...
  • Page 60 TdC 8000 Page 60 Printing Times when Measuring Speed: Menu 30: PRINT TIMES = OFF You can print the times of the speed measurement in program 7 "SPEED" as well. If you put this menu on it will the time of day of the photocells, and the run time additional to the speed.
  • Page 61 TdC 8000 Page 61 Minimum Speed: Menu 33: MIN. SPEED = 0010 km/h You can input the minimal speed, this means no speed below this value will be measured. You can input a value between 1 and 9999. If you change in menu 32 the measuring unit, it will use this new measuring unit as well in this menu.

  • Page 62: Programs

    TdC Test Program 9 To can select between the programs when you turn the TdC 8000 on. After about 5 seconds it shows the program that you used last time. Press <ENTER>, if you want to select this program. Use the cursor keys ( and ) to select another program. When it shows the correct program in the info-display (6) press <ENTER>.

  • Page 63: Split

    For the second (third, etc.) heat you can adjust if you want to display the run time or total time. e.g.: Alpine Ski or Cross Country Skiing: Connect the TdC 8000 with a two wire cable with Startgate (c0). The starter can communicate with the operator of TdC 8000 by using the headset Q34.
  • Page 64 Synchronize the TdC 8000 (with time of day and other timing devices) press <F1> if the finish display (7) shows the correct time of day wait until TdC 8000 gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external de- vices (you are now ready for timing) press <F2>...

  • Page 65: Sequential (Not Ready)

    TdC 8000 Page 65 Printer: Printing example Heat 1: start time 0001 ST 10:05:58.990 finish time FT 10:07:20.234 run time 1:21.24 Heat 2: start time 0001 ST 10:07:01.485 finish time 10:08:22.385 run time 1:20.90 memory time 1:21.24 total time 2:42.14...

  • Page 66: Split Sequential .............................................................................. Program 3

    Synchronize the TdC 8000 (with time of day and other timing devices) press <F1> if the finish display (7) shows the correct time of day wait until TdC 8000 gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external de- vices (you are now ready for timing) press <F2>...
  • Page 67 TdC 8000 Page 67 Start number 1 goes the second time through the finish. The finish display (7) shows the run time of start number 1 for a few seconds (depending on the adjusted display time 1 in menu 4), then it shows again the running time. Display (8) shows still start number 1, but the lap counts up to 3.
  • Page 68 TdC 8000 Page 68 Display Board GAZ4: You can show on different display boards: start number and rank, running time and run time, and lap time (sequential time) In the main menu (menu 19, see page 56) it is possible to activate display board channel 2 . If you activate channel 2 it shows only the run times, but not the running time on the display board.
  • Page 69 TdC 8000 Page 69 Version: E-19-03-07 Page 69...

  • Page 70: Split Sequential

    Wait until TdC gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external devices The TdC 8000 is now ready for timing Press <F2> if the finish display (7) shows the wrong time of day Input the time of day with the finish keyboard (15), and confirm it with <ENTER>...
  • Page 71 - Leave the main menu by pressing <ALT> and <MENU> together. The TdC 8000 is not connected to the start and therefore does not get a start signal. Display (7) shows the running finish-difference-time and the identification of the winning course, when the first competitor goes through the finish.
  • Page 72 Photocells for the Finish: Connect the photocell for the red course at the TdC 8000: For cable 001-10, 001-20, or 001-30 use socket A´(19) or A (20). If you have an external supply for the photocell, it is possible to use a 2-wire cable. Connect this cable at channel c1 (27).
  • Page 73 TdC 8000 Page 73 P ....identification for parallel slalom § ....r (red/right) course (0A Hex.; always character 12) $ ....L (left) course (0C Hex.; always character 12) b ....b (blue) course (always character 12) S ....seconds (on ten digit it does not show a zero) z ....

  • Page 74: Parallel Net

    Wait until TdC gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external devices The TdC 8000 is now ready for timing Press <F2> if the finish display (7) shows the wrong time of day Input the time of day with the finish keyboard (15), and confirm it with <ENTER>...
  • Page 75 TdC 8000 Page 75 Race operation: Input start number for the blue (left) course with keyboard (9), e.g. StNo. 1. Press <ENTER>. Display (2) must show the start number of the blue (left) course. Input start number for the red (right) course with keyboard (15), e.g. StNo. 2.
  • Page 76 4. After the second heat reaches the competitor with the faster total run time the next lap. Before you start a new lap, it is necessary to confirm it with the TdC 8000. Change to menu 23 and confirm "CHANGE HEAT" and "NEXT".
  • Page 77 TdC 8000 Page 77 Course Identification: It identifies the courses with b (= blue) and r (= red), or l (= left) and r (= right). You can select in the main menu if you want the identification b or L (Menu 26: ID CHANNEL 4).
  • Page 78 TdC 8000 Page 78 After the finish (1st heat): 0001 b RT 0:44.206 StNo, course, RT, run time, difference time 0002 r RT 0:44.160 -0.046 Before the start of the 2nd heat: 0002 b 0:00.000 -0.046 StNo, course , time, addvantage from run 1 0001 r 0:00.000...
  • Page 79 TdC 8000 Page 79 Runtime / Totaltime: Each course needs a separate display board. Each board shows the time in minutes, seconds, and 1/100 seconds. red (right) course blue (left) course Start Number: Each course needs a separate display board. It shows the start number on three digits.

  • Page 80: Dual Timer

    Wait until TdC gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external devices The TdC 8000 is now ready for timing Press <F2> if the finish display (7) shows the wrong time of day Input the time of day with the finish keyboard (15), and confirm it with <ENTER>...
  • Page 81 TdC 8000 Page 81 Race operation: Switch (1)has no function. Input start number for the blue (left) course with keyboard (9), e.g. StNo. 1. Press <ENTER>. Display (2) must show the start number (and group) of the blue (left) course.
  • Page 82 TdC 8000 Page 82 are in the main menu (menu 29: rank calculation). Start Channel: You can use one start channel (c1 or c3) for both courses together (parallel start) or separate c1 for the red (right) course and c3 for the blue (left) course. The adjustment for that features are in the main menu (menu 28: start channel).
  • Page 83 TdC 8000 Page 83 Display Board GAZ4: For each course you need separate display boards. You can show the both net times on display boards as well as start number and rank. You must set code switch of the display boards for the red (right) course on 1, for the blue (left) on 2.

  • Page 84: Speed

    Synchronize the TdC 8000 (with time of day and other timing devices) press <F1> if the finish display (7) shows the correct time of day wait until TdC 8000 gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external de- vices (you are now ready for timing) press <F2>...
  • Page 85 Additional to the speed you can print the time If you select in menu 30 "PRINT TIMES" it will print you the time of first impulse, the time of second impulse, and the net time. Attention: the TdC 8000 measures the time with a precision of 1/10,000 sec., although it prints only the 1/1000th.
  • Page 86 TdC 8000 Page 86 Automatic Speed Measurement: If you select in menu 12 "StNo Automatic" START or FINISH, it will show every measured speed on the display (7) and display board for the adjusted "Display Time 1" (menu 4). When the Display Time is over, it shows on the display (7) zero, and blank on the display board.
  • Page 87 TdC 8000 Page 87 Version: E-19-03-07 Page 87...

  • Page 88: Speed Skiing

    Synchronize the TdC 8000 (with time of day and other timing devices) press <F1> if the finish display (7) shows the correct time of day wait until TdC 8000 gives at the next full minute the synchronize signal to external de- vices (you are now ready for timing) press <F2>...
  • Page 89 TdC 8000 Page 89 Timing Channels: c0 = start channel c2 = no function c4 =no function c6 = no function c8 = no function c1 = finish channel c3 = no function c5 =no function c7 = no function...

  • Page 90: Tdc Test

    6.8. TdC TEST: Program 3 Test program for TdC 8000. It is possible to make measurements of the device, as well as tests with the displays and keyboard. This test is used for the producer to check some functions of the TdC 8000 after the production.
  • Page 91 TdC 8000 Page 91 Display Test: Menu 36 If you select the display test the info-display (6) shows the following: <F1>: check of display (2) Menu 37: DISPLAY TEST DISPLAY 1 <F2>: check of display (7) DISPLAY 2 <F3>: check of display (8) DISPLAY 3 <F4>: check of display (6)

  • Page 92: Description Of Additional Devices

    7.1. Multi Channel MC18: You can use the MC18 if you want to connect many channels. The MC18 has all 10 TdC 8000 channels on banana sockets (c0 to c9). For the TdC 8000 is channel c10 to c17 not active.

  • Page 93: Technical Data

    TdC 8000 Page 93 8. TECHNICAL DATA Measuring range: 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59,9999 seconds Crystal frequency: TCXO 11.520 MHz (Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator) Accuracy: at changeable temperature range from -25 to +50 C: +/- 2,5 ppm at (+/- 0,009 s/h.)

  • Page 94: Connection System

    TdC 8000 Page 94 8.1. Connection System: 8.1.1. Photocell jacks and external supply: A´ Jack A and A´ (20 and 19): Jack B (21): 1 input channel 0 (start) 1 input channel 3 (start) 2 input channel 1 (stop) 2 input channel 4 (stop)

  • Page 95: Rs 232 / Rs 485 (23)

    TdC 8000 Page 95 8.1.5. RS 232 / RS 485 (23): 1 RS 232, Data TXD (transmit) 2 RS 232, common ground 3 RS 232, Data RXD (receive) 4 RS 232, CTS 5 RS 232, RTS 6 RS 485, line a...

  • Page 96: Rs 232 Interface (16, 23)

    TdC 8000 Page 96 8.2. RS 232 Interface (16, 23): Transfer Format: 1 start bit, 8 data bit, no parity bit, 1 stop bit Transfer Speed: 9.600 Baud pre adjusted (adjustable: 2400, 4800) Transfer Protocol: ASCII time from C0 to C9 xNNNNxCCxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqxGR(CR)

  • Page 97: Checking The Tdc8000 Adjustments Through The Rs 232 Interface

    = <F2> Pre adjusted value: RS-232 output is time of day 8.2.1. Checking the TdC 8000 adjustments through the RS 232 interface: You can check the following adjustments through the RS 232 interface: Precision: RS232 question:...

  • Page 98: Adjustment Of The Main Menu Through The Rs 232 Interface

    Laps for the Split-Sequential program: RS232 question: LAPS = ? TdC 8000 answer: LAPS = 4 Adjusted amount of laps (1 to 99) 8.2.2. Adjustment of the Main Menu through the RS 232 interface: You can adjust the main menu direct from a PC through the RS 232 interface.

  • Page 99: Call Data Through The Rs 232 Interface

    8.2.3. Call Data through the RS 232 Interface: Through the RS 232 interface you can call all date of the memory of the TdC 8000 e.g. from a PC. Each command is closed with a Carriage Return (in the following examples it is listed as (CR) ).
  • Page 100 TdC 8000 Page 100 Classement "NOT FINISHED": NOF(CR) ..all competitors that did not finished the race Classement "DISQUALIFIED": DIS(CR) ..all disqualified competitors Classement "START ORDER": STO(CR) ..Start order for the 2nd heat (for BIBO) Classement "ALL: CALRT(CR) ..Classement of the run time from all competitors CAL01RT(CR) ..
  • Page 101 TdC 8000 Page 101 CGRSILBRT(CR) .. Group classement of the BLUE course for Dual Timer from selected groups CGRSILRRT(CR) .. Group classement of red (right) course from selected groups (Dual Timer) CGRSILLRT(CR) .. Group classement of the left course for Dual Timer from selected groups 01(CR) .......
  • Page 102 TdC 8000 Page 102 Classement "SINGLE": After the instruction for "SINGLE" you must input the start numbers. Input each start number with a 4 character number and confirm it with a carriage return. Input after the last number 0000 and a carriage return.

  • Page 103: Rs 485 Interface (16, 23, 28)

    TdC 8000 Page 103 Classement "PROTOCOL" and "SINGLE": After the instruction for "PROTOCOL" and "SINGLE" input the start number blocks. You can use more than one start number block. Each start number block has the first and last start number (each four digits) of a continuous sequence.

  • Page 104: Display Board Interface (24)

    94 Cable from TdC 8000 to display board GAZ4: 010-10 Cable form TdC 8000 to Teledata TED-TX with supply: 107-10 In the main menu you can do the following adjustment for the display board interface (24): Display Time 1:...
  • Page 105 TdC 8000 Page 105 input seconds with finish keyboard Menu 5: DISPLAY Time 2 = 03 s (15) Confirm input with <ENTER> Save with: ENTER Pre adjusted value: Display Time 2 = 3 seconds Display Board Channel 2: Menu 18: D-BOARD CHANNEL 2 = OFF You can adjust the channel 2 of the display board interface (24).

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