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RC-Timing RCM Signal User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual RCM Signal...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    It is not allowed to copy or use the software without permission of RC-Timing, Switzerland. All rights reserved. It is not allowed to reproduce or to use the software, this document or parts of it for other purposes without a written permission of RC-Timing.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) Introduction RCM Signal controls traffic lights and a audible horn. You can use RCM Signal when you have bought an RCM Signal Controller from RC-Timing. RCM Signal needs the timekeeping software RCM Ultimate or other programs from RC-Timing like RCM Advanced or RCM Professional.

  • Page 4: Installation Of Rcm Signal

    RCM Signal folders. Please do not delete these folders or delete files in it. Please note, that the update version is mostly newer than the full version. If you install RCM Signal the first time you should run an update directly after the installation.
  • Page 5 Windows Vista, Windows 7 or higher. Install the program in a different folder like C:\RC-Timing\RCM Signal”. Due to the handling of the user rights in these versions of Windows The program will not work correctly if it is installed in C:\program files”.
  • Page 6 RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) With clicking on Install you will start the setup process. Page 6...

  • Page 7: Registration

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) Registration To activate the program you need the contract number, the serial code and the access code. You have received these information with your order from RCM. Launching the application the first time you have to type in these information before you can use the program.

  • Page 8: First Steps

    If this is not the case and in the footline “Connection Timeout!!!” is written, RCM Signal is not connected to RCM Ultimate. In addition the bar just below the displayed clocks is colored red. You have to set the IP-address of the server manually.
  • Page 9 Signal Interface” and the color of the bar will change to white. Please consider, that it can take several seconds until RCM Signal has found the connection to RCM Ultimate. In the footer line of RCM Ultimate you will find the information “Signal: 1”.

  • Page 10: Configuration Of The Signal-Port

    RS232 port on the computer RCM Ultimate is running, you can install RCM Signal on the same computer where RCM Ultimate is running on. You can connect the RCM Signal Converter to this port. But you can also use an additional PC connected to the network to use the ports of this PC.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    Configuration Language With Configuration/Language you can set the languages used by RCM Signal. All available languages are displayed and you can set one language to be used for the application. Confirm your selection with OK and all text will now displayed in this language.

  • Page 12: Options

    6.2.1 RCM/General Marking in the left column General, you can set up the fonts, the fonts size and colours used by RCM Signal. The settings for tables are not used by RCM Signal. 6.2.2 Interface/Network RCM Signal needs a network connection to the timekeeping computer, as described in first steps.

  • Page 13: Signal/Relay Module

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) 6.2.3 Signal/Relay Module On Top you are selecting the Relay Board you are using. When selecting the Conrad board, you have to set the number of the RS232-Port below. All other settings should not be changed. They have to be set to...

  • Page 14: Settings/Channels

    6.2.4 Settings/Channels The colour of the display of the channels in RCM Signal can be defined. In addition the time for the blinking and the flashing of the lights can be set. Just click on one of the color fields below the channel numbers K1 to K8 and a color table is opened from which you select the desired color.

  • Page 15: Settings/Startsequence

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) 6.2.6 Settings/Startsequence The signals for the direct start will be set here. The function for 5 different conditions can be set. In the left column the time before start is set, at which the function is executed. Below the channels K1 to K8 the lights will be activated., which will be switched on or of.

  • Page 16: Settings/Race Finished

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) 6.2.8 Settings/Race finished The settings for the finish of a race are made here. The function for 5 different conditions can be set. In the left column the time before end is set, at which the function is executed. Below the channels K1 to K8 the lights will be activated., which will be switched on or of.

  • Page 17: Tools

    RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) Tools Language Editor 7.1.1 Create a new language The language editor can be used to create a new language set. The name of the new language must be created in the menu Configuration/Language. Left click on English and click on the notepad-field in the upper left corner.

  • Page 18: Delete A Language

    7.1.3 Language editor The Language editor allows to you to change all the text used by RCM Signal. Furthermore it is possible to generate new language sets and to translate all the text into a desired language.
  • Page 19 RCM Signal User Manual (Version 2.0.1.1) For a better understanding of all text we recommend, that you use the default- setting of the language editor to have the text also displayed in that language you are familiar. Please note again, that you have to save (with the Save button) all your changes before you select another topic in the left column of the language editor.

  • Page 20: Windows

    Desktop of Windows. If the function to normal, RCM Signal can be handled on the Desktop of Windows like all other windows. If it is set to On Top, RCM Signal is always in the foreground. This means, that it is displayed in front of all other windows.

  • Page 21: Info

    Here you find the release version of RCM Signal. Concluding remarks We hope you enjoy RCM Signal. If you have any questions or any problems please contact us. Simply write an email to support@rcp.ch. Please do not forget to include the program name and the version number you are using.

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