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  • Page 1 TdC 8000 plus T I M I N G English...
  • Page 2 TdC 8000 Page 2 T I M I N G 4 5 6 start number group hour min. sec. 1/100 start number group ext. supply man. c0 c1 c2 c3 c4 c5 c6 c7 c8 c9 STARTCLEARBLOCK STOP CLEARBLOCK PRINT TEST CLASS INPUT...
  • Page 3 TdC 8000 Page 3 T I M I N G Operation elements and connectors 1 Switch for start number input with three printer on and off. positions: ‘ function key 1 on info-display up: increment up automatically as each racer ’...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TdC 8000 Page 4 T I M I N G Table of Contents DEVICE DESCRIPTION ..................... 6 1.1. Standard Software ......................6 OPERATING ........................8 2.1. Power Supply ........................8 2.1.1. Net-Charging-Set NLG8 ...................... 8 2.1.2. External Battery (12 V car battery) ..................8 2.1.3.
  • Page 5 TdC 8000 Page 5 T I M I N G 4.3.2.4. Editing Run times, Memory Times, and Intermediate Times ..........33 4.3.2.4.1. Editing a Run time ......................33 4.3.2.4.2. Editing a Memory Time ....................34 4.3.2.4.3. Changing a Intermediate Time ..................35 4.4.

  • Page 6: Device Description

    TdC 8000 Page 6 T I M I N G DEVICE DESCRIPTION The TdC 8000 is the descendent of the popular TdC 4000 used for over 14 years worldwide. Compared to the TdC 4000 it has a bigger memory and the software is much more flexible.
  • Page 7 TdC 8000 Page 7 T I M I N G PARALLEL SLALOM: CARVING: Parallel Slalom with finish differential only: Countdown from the selected maximum Red and Blue course identification course time Differential time between both courses Horn at zero Recommended for: Alpine Skiing and Count up after zero Snowboard Selectable calculated precision from 1/...

  • Page 8: Operating

    TdC 8000 Page 8 T I M I N G OPERATING 2.1. Power Supply 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.

  • Page 9: Working Time

    TdC 8000 Page 9 T I M I N G 2.1.3. Working Time The voltage is shown on the info-display (6) if you press <TEST>. Further it shows the battery condition always on the meter (4). As long as you have the needle of the meter in the green section you can operate the TdC 8000.
  • Page 10 TdC 8000 Page 10 T I M I N G o Paper Check Push cover release button (11). Remove the cover. Check the paper. A black strip will become visible on the edge of paper, when the paper roll is about to run out. o Changing the Paper: Push cover release button (11) .

  • Page 11: How To Connect Other Devices With The Tdc 8000

    TdC 8000 Page 11 T I M I N G 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 RLS1n: 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 12 TdC 8000 Page 12 T I M I N G Intermediate time (supply from the TdC 8000): The cable you have to use depends on the program you use. For program SPLIT you can use cable 003 (up to 100 m cable length). Intermediate time (2-wire cable): For each timing channel you have a banana socket.

  • Page 13: Language Selection

    How to choose the English language Before you turn the TdC 8000 plus on press key <2> (keyboard 15) and keep it pressed. Turn the device on. Release the <2> key when you can choose the program. From now on it will start the TdC 8000 with the English program version.

  • Page 14: Memory Organisation

    TdC 8000 Page 14 T I M I N G For the actual heat the TdC 8000 always stores the start time (time of day), finish time (time of day), and run time, if you use the difference time mode. For the previous heat it always stores the memory time (total time from all previous heats).

  • Page 15: Precision

    TdC 8000 Page 15 T I M I N G Memory was not cleared: If you select a race that is not cleared it will show the following message in the info-display (6): Select Heat: SAME (1)< F1 (1) means first heat NEXT (2) F2 (2) means second heat Continue: ENTER...

  • Page 16: Input Of Groups

    TdC 8000 Page 16 T I M I N G 2.9. Input of Groups You can input up to 99 groups. A group must consist out of competitors with continues start numbers. If you input groups it shows always the rank within the group, and you can make a group- start and group -classement.

  • Page 17: Synchronize Start

    TdC 8000 Page 17 T I M I N G Line Test - Checking the Start and Finish Line: Checking a 1 pair cable which is connected at banana socket c0, c3, or c6. Switch TdC 8000 on (switch 26) Select the program Make the program ready for timing press <TEST>...
  • Page 18 TdC 8000 Page 18 T I M I N G Synchronization from the internal clock: Press <F1> Press <ENTER> The info-display (6) shows: Time: 10:15:45 Date: 96-02-28 Synchronize: on minute change At the next sharp minute the TdC 8000 gives the synchronise impulse through channel c0. At the synchronization it gives a beep form the TdC 8000.

  • Page 19: Timing

    TdC 8000 Page 19 T I M I N G 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: ALGE TIMING company name TdC 8000 name of device ENG V98.B2 language and software version number...
  • Page 20 TdC 8000 Page 20 T I M I N G Select the precision with <F1>, <F2>, <F3> or <F4>. It will pre-select automatically the last precision that you used. Confirm the precision with <ENTER>. After the precision you have to select the timing mode: Select timing: ABSOLUTE Timing without time of day...

  • Page 21: Continue To Work In The First Heat After You Switch On

    TdC 8000 Page 21 T I M I N G TdC 8000 is ready The printer prints the following times (time of day mode / first heat): 0001 ST 10:07:04.640 FT 10:08:35.150 1:30.50 3.1.2. Continue to Work in the First Heat after you Switch on The process to switch the device on is as described for the first heat.

  • Page 22: Second Heat (Next Heat)

    TdC 8000 Page 22 T I M I N G 3.1.3. Second Heat (Next Heat) You can make up to 256 heats. For the heat(s) before it stores always a memory time (total time). There are two possibilities to get into the second heat: In the main menu you can change the heat (see page 52) Turn the TdC 8000 off and again on.
  • Page 23 TdC 8000 Page 23 T I M I N G Changing a Heat by Turning the TdC 8000 off: Advantage: If you have a long break it does not use battery power if you switch it off. If you have the TdC 8000 synchronized with other devices it is exactly synchronized for the second heat again.

  • Page 24: Keyboard Functions

    TdC 8000 Page 24 T I M I N G 3.2. Keyboard Functions The keyboard of the TdC 8000 has three different blocks: Start-keyboard (9) 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.

  • Page 25: Function-Keyboard (14)

    TdC 8000 Page 25 T I M I N G To edit the finish time of the start number in the finish display (8). if you press <MENU> and <INPUT> at the same time you can change the run time, memory time or intermediate time.

  • Page 26: Start-Mode

    TdC 8000 Page 26 T I M I N G 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.

  • Page 27: Start Mode For The Second Heat

    TdC 8000 Page 27 T I M I N G 3.3.1.2. Start Mode for the Second Heat The start procedure for the third, fourth, etc. heat works like in the second heat. The switch (1) has the same function as in the first heat. If you use the BIBO mode for the second heat it is important that you have the upper position selected.

  • Page 28: Group Start

    TdC 8000 Page 28 T I M I N G 3.3.2. Group Start Within a group they start with the same start time. If you use the group start, you should input groups. It is possible to input the groups during the switch on procedure or in the main menu (Menu 23: Groups;...

  • Page 29: Blocking The Start

    TdC 8000 Page 29 T I M I N G 4.2.1. Blocking the Start All start impulses (c0) are not valid and the time of day is marked with a ? as long as you press <BLOCK> of the start-keyboard (9). Printer: ?0043 ST 10:34:13.384 Display Board: no output...

  • Page 30: Editing Of Times

    TdC 8000 Page 30 T I M I N G 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 31: Input Start Times (Start Intervals)

    TdC 8000 Page 31 T I M I N G 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 32: Editing Of Finish Times

    TdC 8000 Page 32 T I M I N G 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). The cleared time is now marked with a c (c= cleared).

  • Page 33: Editing Run Times, Memory Times, And Intermediate Times

    TdC 8000 Page 33 T I M I N G 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 34: Editing A Memory Time

    TdC 8000 Page 34 T I M I N G The cursor is now on the first digit of the time: Input: 0015 C1 00:01:35.486 NEW No F1 valid finish time that you can DISQU. F2 over write You can over write the valid run time with the numbers of the finish keyboard (15) (manual input of the run time).

  • Page 35: Changing A Intermediate Time

    TdC 8000 Page 35 T I M I N G 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 36: Memo - Time Buffer For Mass-Finish-Arrivals

    TdC 8000 Page 36 T I M I N G 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. If two or more competitors reach the finish at the same time, it is usually not possible to input the start number as fast as the finish impulses arrive.
  • Page 37 TdC 8000 Page 37 T I M I N G With 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 38: Class - Classement

    TdC 8000 Page 38 T I M I N G 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 39 TdC 8000 Page 39 T I M I N G If you press three times ¢ the info-display (6) shows the following: Classement: ADD< DISQUALIFIED START ORDER Continue: ENTER PROTOCOL You can choose between ten different classifications Select with ¢ and £ or <F1>, <F2, <F3>, <F4> If you have selected the classement press <ENTER>...
  • Page 40 TdC 8000 Page 40 T I M I N G 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.
  • Page 41 TdC 8000 Page 41 T I M I N G First Ten: It prints a classement with the fastest competitors within the race. CLASSEMENT: RUN TIME LEADING TEN 0009 1:30.45 0014 1:30.56 0008 1:30.71 etc.. 0002 1:31.69 0020 1:31.99 Not Finished: It prints all start numbers that have a start time, but no finish time (run time). CLASSEMENT: RUN TIME NOT FINISHED...
  • Page 42 TdC 8000 Page 42 T I M I N G 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...

  • Page 43: Classement In Heat 2

    TdC 8000 Page 43 T I M I N G 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...

  • Page 44: Print - Switching The Printer Off Or On

    TdC 8000 Page 44 T I M I N G 4.6. PRINT - Switching the Printer off or on 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.
  • Page 45 TdC 8000 Page 45 T I M I N G How do you get into the main menu: Select program press <ALT> and <MENU> together Press to go through the menu. With the numeric keys of the finish keyboard (15) you can select a menu direct.
  • Page 46 TdC 8000 Page 46 T I M I N G Start Delay Time: Menu 1: DELAY TIME START = 1.00 s You can adjust the start delay time between 0.00 to 9.99 seconds. To input the start delay time use the finish keyboard (15). Confirm the adjusted time with <ENTER>. Pre adjusted value: 1,00 s Menu 1: DELAY TIME START = 1.00 s input delay time...
  • Page 47 TdC 8000 Page 47 T I M I N G Display Time 2: Menu 5: DISPLAY TIME 2 = 03 s You can adjust the amount of time that it shows the second stopped time in the second heat (total time or run time) on the display (7) or display board.
  • Page 48 TdC 8000 Page 48 T I M I N G Running Time: Menu 8: RUNNING TIME = RUN You can select if you want to show for the second heat (third, etc.) in the display (7) and on the display board the running run time or the running total time. E.g.: the run time for the first run of start number 5 is 1:30.45 For heat: Time starts in the second heat form 0:00.00...
  • Page 49 TdC 8000 Page 49 T I M I N G Start Number Automatic: 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 50 TdC 8000 Page 50 T I M I N G Print Menus: Menu 15: PRINT MENUS = ON Whenever you change an ALGE adjustment in the menus it prints the new adjustment (e.g. during the switch on procedure). If you select "PRINT MENUS = OFF" it will not print the menu adjustments. Also changes made in the main menu wont be printed.
  • Page 51 TdC 8000 Page 51 T I M I N G Display Board Baudrate: Menu 19: D-Board Baudrate = 2400 Bd You can adjust the baud rate for the display board (24, 28): 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200 baud. When using the ALGE display board you must use 2400 baud. Menu 19: D-BOARD BAUDRATE 2400 Bd...
  • Page 52 TdC 8000 Page 52 T I M I N G Output on the printer: 0012 SZ 10:58:11.320 10:58:41.693 0:30.37 HANDICAP: +001.60% Pre adjusted value: no handicap calculation, Handicap = 00:00:00.000 Input of Groups: Menu 23: GROUPS = OFF If you want to show the rank within groups or make a group classement it is necessary to input the groups.
  • Page 53 TdC 8000 Page 53 T I M I N G Display Board Test: Menu 26: D-BOARD-TEST = OFF In this menu you can check the display board or write on the board the time of day, ALGE or blank. If you have digits that do not work as they should, use this test to check them.
  • Page 54 TdC 8000 Page 54 T I M I N G Penalty Time for Parallel Slalom: Menu 28: PENALTY TIME = 1.500 s If a competitor does not finish the first run, he gets a penalty time for the second run. This penalty time you can input in this menu.
  • Page 55 TdC 8000 Page 55 T I M I N G Print times = off: 0001 km/h 144.23 0002 km/h 120.08 Print times = on: 0001 C0 13:49:41.8501 0001 C1 13:49:42.1001 0:00.2490 km/h 144.23 0002 C0 13:59:45.2413 0002 C1 13:59:45.5413 0:00.2990 km/h 120.08 Pre adjusted value: Print time = off...
  • Page 56 TdC 8000 Page 56 T I M I N G Maximum Speed: Menu 35 MAX. SPEED = 0200 km/h You can input the maximal speed, this means no speed above this value will be measured. You can input a value between 1 and 9999. If you change in menu 33 the measuring unit, it will use this new measuring unit as well in this menu.
  • Page 57 TdC 8000 Page 57 T I M I N G Parcour Time 1: Menu 39 PARCOUR TIME 1 = 000.00 It is very important that you adjust the parcour time (the maximum allowed time). If you do not input the parcour time it will not add penalty points for time violation. Menu 39: PARCOUR TIME 1 = 000.00 Input the maximum allowed time...
  • Page 58 TdC 8000 Page 58 T I M I N G Count Down Time 1: Menu 43: COUNT DOWN TIME 1 = 00:01:00.00 You can input the countdown time for carving or show jumping. The time is adjustable between 0 and 23:59:59.99 for carving and 0 and 6399.99 seconds for show jumping.

  • Page 59: Programs

    TdC 8000 Page 59 T I M I N G PROGRAMS The TdC 8000 has a very flexible software that suits for most timing problems. 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.
  • Page 60 TdC 8000 Page 60 T I M I N G Version: 021206 Page 60...
  • Page 61 TdC 8000 Page 61 T I M I N G 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 devices (you are now ready for timing) press <F2>...
  • Page 62 TdC 8000 Page 62 T I M I N G Printer: Printing example Heat 1: 0001 10:05:58.9904 start time 10:07:20.2344 finish time 1:21.24 run time Heat 2: 0001 ST 10:07:01.4855 start time 10:08:22.3855 finish time 1:20.90 run time 1:21.24 memory time 2:42.14 total time Display Board GAZ4:...

  • Page 63: Split-Sequential

    TdC 8000 Page 63 T I M I N G 6.3. Split-Sequential Program 3 Net timing and lap timing for events with single starts, or mass start. You can have as many competitors on the course as you want. This program is used e.g. for relay in Nordic Skiing. You can use a start channel, an intermediate channel, and up to 8 intermediate channels.
  • Page 64 TdC 8000 Page 64 T I M I N G 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 65 TdC 8000 Page 65 T I M I N G 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 20, see page 51) 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 66: Parallel Slalom

    TdC 8000 Page 66 T I M I N G 6.2. Parallel Slalom 6.2.1. Parallel Diff. (Parallel Slalom with Finish-Difference-Time) Program 4 Each competitor pair gets a run number (counts automatic up from 1 to 9999). In the finish you need two photocells, one for the red course, one for the blue. The first photocell impulse starts the timing, the second stops the time.
  • Page 67 TdC 8000 Page 67 T I M I N G Input 28 with finish keyboard (15). It shows now menu 28 and you can check the penalty time. If the penalty time is correct, press <ALT> and <MENU> together to leave the main menu. If the penalty time is not correct press <YES>...
  • Page 68 TdC 8000 Page 68 T I M I N G Printer: Printing example 0001 - 1.231 run number 1: red course wins with 1.231 sec. advance 0002 - 0.429 run number 2: blue course wins with 0.429 sec. advance P0003 - 1.500 run number 3: blue course wins with 1.500 sec.
  • Page 69 TdC 8000 Page 69 T I M I N G blank run number identification for parallel slalom § r (red/right) course (0A Hex.; always character 12) L (left) course (0C Hex.; always character 12) b (blue) course (always character 12) seconds (on ten digit it does not show a zero) 1/10 seconds 1/100 seconds...

  • Page 70: Parallel Net (Parallel Slalom With Finish Difference Time And Net Time)

    TdC 8000 Page 70 T I M I N G 6.4.2. Parallel Net (Parallel Slalom with Finish Difference Time and Net Time) Program 5 Parallelslalom with the possibility to measure the run times and difference time. It is possible to measure both runs.
  • Page 71 TdC 8000 Page 71 T I M I N G 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.
  • Page 72 TdC 8000 Page 72 T I M I N G Further Laps: Each time when a competitor meets another competitor it is considered as a new lap. This means in the fist lap e.g. number 1 meets number 8, and number 5 meets number 4.
  • Page 73 TdC 8000 Page 73 T I M I N G 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 27: ID CHANNEL 4). Photocells for the Finish: the red (right) course must be connected with channel 1 (cable 001-10 at socket 20) the blue (left) course must be connected with channel 4 (cable 001-10 at socket 21)
  • Page 74 TdC 8000 Page 74 T I M I N G 0001 b RT 0:44.206 After the finish (1st heat): 0002 r 0:44.160 -0.046 StNo, course, RT, run time, difference time 0002 b 0:00.000 -0.046 Before the start (2nd heat): 0001 r 0:00.000 StNo, course, RT, run time, difference time 0002 b RT...
  • Page 75 TdC 8000 Page 75 T I M I N G Run time / Total time: 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.

  • Page 76: Dual Timer

    TdC 8000 Page 76 T I M I N G 6.5. Dual Timer Program 6 Net timing with intermediate times on two courses. Each slope can have one racer on course. You can select between a common or separate start impulse for both courses. This program works only for one heat.
  • Page 77 TdC 8000 Page 77 T I M I N G Race operation during the first run: 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. Input start number for the red (right) course with keyboard (15), e.g.
  • Page 78 TdC 8000 Page 78 T I M I N G Clear Finish Times: By pressing <CLEAR> of keyboard (9) it clears the finish impulse of the blue (left) course. If you press <ALT> and <CLEAR> together it gives you the cleared time back. By pressing <CLEAR>...
  • Page 79 TdC 8000 Page 79 T I M I N G ALGE ALGE ALGE adjustment for the main menu: ALGE ALGE Menu 1: Delay Time Start 1.00 s Menu 18: RS-232 Run time Menu 2: Delay Time Finish 0.30 s Menu 19: RS-232 Baud rate = 2400 Menu 3: Seconds Mode...

  • Page 80: Speed

    TdC 8000 Page 80 T I M I N G 6.6. Speed Program 7 You can measure the speed for a selected distance with two photocells (or other impulse devices). Measuring Unit: Adjustable in km/h (kilometre per second), m/s (meter pro second), or mph (miles per hour) Measuring Distance: Adjustable form 1 to 9999 m (it is always in meter)
  • Page 81 TdC 8000 Page 81 T I M I N G Race operation: Switch (1) in upper position Press together <ALT> and <MENU> Go into menu 32 (Distance) to adjust the measuring distance (e.g. 10 m) Go into menu 33 (Measuring Unit) to select the measuring unit (km/h, m/s, or mph) Go into menu 34 (min.
  • Page 82 TdC 8000 Page 82 T I M I N G 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 83: Speed Skiing

    TdC 8000 Page 83 T I M I N G 6.7. Speed Skiing Program 8 The Speed Skiing program measures the time and speed for skiers passing two photocells set up in a distance of 100 m. The Speed Skiing program works only for one heat.
  • Page 84 TdC 8000 Page 84 T I M I N G 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 c9 = no function...

  • Page 85: Carving

    TdC 8000 Page 85 T I M I N G 6.8. Carving Program 9 Countdown which honks at zero time. Time continue to run from zero up. The countdown time is adjustable in the main menu. Each start number counts after the start from this time down.
  • Page 86 TdC 8000 Page 86 T I M I N G The start-display (2) must show the correct start number (and group) Input the start number for the finish with finish keyboard (15) (#1) Press <ENTER> The finish-display (8) must show the correct start number (and group) Start number 1 starts (channel 0) Display (7) shows the running count down time of start number 1 The start display (2) changes automatically to the next free start number 2...
  • Page 87 TdC 8000 Page 87 T I M I N G Printer: Printing example 0001 ST 10:30:17.0210 start time 10:30:45.8578 finish time +1.17 allowed Count Down Time 0002 ST 10:31:01.5791 start time 10:31:32.9280 finish time -1.33 allowed Count Down Time Display Board GAZ4: You can show the count down time (running count down time) on one and the start number and rank on another display board.

  • Page 88: 10-Channel-Timer

    TdC 8000 Page 88 T I M I N G 6.9. 10-Channel-Timer Program 10 There are two 10-Channel Timer programs. The difference is the output for the display board. 10-Channel Timer 1: output of all times of all channels to one display board 10-Channel Timer 1: output of each channels to a different display board 6.9.1.
  • Page 89 TdC 8000 Page 89 T I M I N G The start display (2) changes automatically to the next free start number 2 Impulse from Channel 1 (c1) for start number 1 Display (7) shows the run time (c1) of start number 1 Impulse from Channel 2 (c2) for start number 1 Display (7) shows the run time (c2) of start number 1 Impulse from Channel 1 (c1) for start number 1...
  • Page 90 TdC 8000 Page 90 T I M I N G Display Board GAZ4: You can show the net time (running time) on one and the start number and rank on another display board. The display board shows always the actual start number that is shown in the finish display (8) (on the display board you can show the start number only with three digit and the rank with two digit).

  • Page 91: 10-Channel-Timer 2

    TdC 8000 Page 91 T I M I N G 6.9.2. 10-Channel-Timer 2 Program 102 The 10-channel Timer 2 is a very universal program with many useable features. It has a start channel (c0) and 9 finish channels (c1 to c9). Each timing channel can be stopped as many times as necessary with the same start number (e.g.
  • Page 92 TdC 8000 Page 92 T I M I N G Select the timing mode (e.g. <F2> for difference timing Press <ENTER> Select start mode (e.g. <F1> for single start Press <ENTER> Press <YES> if you want to input groups for the race, otherwise <NO> or <ENTER> if you input the groups input always the last start number within a group confirm each start number with <ENTER>...
  • Page 93 TdC 8000 Page 93 T I M I N G ALGE ALGE ALGE adjustment for the main menu: ALGE ALGE Menu 1: Delay Time Start 1.00 s Menu 14: Print Start Time Menu 2: Delay Time Finish 0.30 s Menu 15: Print Menus = Menu 3: Seconds Mode = Menu 16:...

  • Page 94: Show Jumping (Equestrian)

    TdC 8000 Page 94 T I M I N G 6.10. Show Jumping (Equestrian) Program 11 Show Jumping has different events. Those show jumping that are normally used are included in the TdC 8000 software Standard Show Jumping - A1 Program 111 Standard Show Jumping - A2 Program 112 Standard Show Jumping - AM3 Program 113...

  • Page 95: Cycling

    TdC 8000 Page 95 T I M I N G 6.11. Cycling Program 13 6.11.1. Cycle-Road The program Dual-Timer is modified for road cycle races. After the start it shows the running time for all competitors. When the first competitor reaches the finish it shows the run time of the winner. On the display boards it shows the winners time and average speed of the winner.
  • Page 96 TdC 8000 Page 96 T I M I N G Next to the winner time it shows the average speed At the same time it starts the upper time (No. 2). This shows the down time of the rest of the competitors.
  • Page 97 TdC 8000 Page 97 T I M I N G Printer: Printing example 0002 r 15:00:00.0000 start time of the cycling field 15:09:53.6657 arrival time of the winner 9:53.66 run time of the winner 0001 b ST 15:09:53.6657 start time of the down time = arrival time of the winner 15:10:01.3638 arrival time of the fist pursuer 0:07.69...

  • Page 98: Agility

    TdC 8000 Page 98 T I M I N G 6.12. Agility Program 14 There are different event at the dog Agility. The standard program "Examin" is usable in the TdC 8000. 6.12.1. Examine The manual for agility is not discribed here. You get a separate manual for agility at your ALGE TIMING agent.
  • Page 99 TdC 8000 Page 99 T I M I N G Press <F1> until the info-display (6) shows at the right upper corner BATT L<. This means that it loads now the battery, if you have the charging device NLG8 connected. The battery current IB must show now a amount of about +2 A.

  • Page 100: Description Of Additional Devices

    TdC 8000 Page 100 T I M I N G 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. Connect the MC18 at the TdC socket "multi channel"...

  • Page 101: Technical Data

    TdC 8000 Page 101 T I M I N G 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 +/- 2,5 ppm at (+/- 0,009 s/h.) Aging: +/- 1 ppm per year Frequency adjustment:...

  • Page 102: Connection System

    TdC 8000 Page 102 T I M I N G 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) input channel 3 (start) 2 input channel 1 (stop) input channel 4 (stop) 3 common ground common ground...

  • Page 103: Rs 232 / Rs 485 (23)

    TdC 8000 Page 103 T I M I N G 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 7 RS 232, output external supply (6 to 15 VDC) 8 RS 485, line b...

  • Page 104: Rs 232 Interface (16, 23)

    TdC 8000 Page 104 T I M I N G 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, 19200) Transfer Protocol: ASCII xNNNNxCCxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqxGR(CR) time from C0 to C9...

  • Page 105: Checking The Tdc 8000 Adjustments Through The Rs 232 Interface

    TdC 8000 Page 105 T I M I N G The following characters could be the first digit: blank time without valid start number time from memo (memory) cleared time (with <CLEAR>) times cleared through disqualification times input manual: <INPUT> new start number shown in finish display (8) calculated time from Penalty Time Pin arrangement:...

  • Page 106: Adjustment Of The Main Menu Through The Rs 232 Interface

    TdC 8000 Page 106 T I M I N G 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. Delay Time Start: Menu 1 Print Start Time: Menu 14 RS232 question:...
  • Page 107 TdC 8000 Page 107 T I M I N G ID for Channel 4 in Parallel Slalom: Menu 28 Time Violation 1: Menu 37 RS232 question: IDC4? RS232 question: TV1? RS232 order: IDC4=BLUE RS232 order: TV1 = 00.25 Adjustable: B or L (blue or left) Adjustable: 0 to 99.99 Start Channel for Dual Timer:...
  • Page 108 TdC 8000 Page 108 T I M I N G CALITC3(CR) Classement of the intermediate time C3 from all competitors CALITC4(CR) Classement of the intermediate time C4 from all competitors CALITC5(CR) Classement of the intermediate time C5 from all competitors CALITC6(CR) Classement of the intermediate time C6 from all competitors CALITC7(CR)
  • Page 109 TdC 8000 Page 109 T I M I N G Classement "CLASS": After the instruction for "CLASSES" input the classes. You can make a class out of different start number blocks. Each start number block has the first and last start number (each four digits) of a continues sequence.
  • Page 110 TdC 8000 Page 110 T I M I N G Classement "ADD": After the instruction for "ADD" you must input the start numbers that you want added. 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 111: Rs 485 Interface (16, 23, 28)

    TdC 8000 Page 111 T I M I N G PSIITC4(CR) Protocol of selected intermediate times of channel C4 PSIITC5(CR) Protocol of selected intermediate times of channel C5 PSIITC6(CR) Protocol of selected intermediate times of channel C6 PSIITC7(CR) Protocol of selected intermediate times of channel C7 PSIITC8(CR) Protocol of selected intermediate times of channel C8 PSIITC9(CR)
  • Page 112 TdC 8000 Page 112 T I M I N G start number (3 digit) a point on the fourth digit is the identification for a running time A,B,C, ...,H,I,J address for display board (digit 1) A,B,C, ...,H,I,J identification of the channel (digit 4) HH:MM:SS.zht time in hours, minutes, seconds, and 1/1000 seconds ©...
  • Page 113 TdC 8000 Page 113 T I M I N G Display Board Channel 2: Menu 20: D-BOARD CHANNEL 2 = OFF You can adjust the channel 2 of the display board interface (24). If you have channel two on it outputs no running time (only run times).

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