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  • Page 1 Version-E140514 Manual...
  • Page 2 Important Information General Before using your ALGE-TIMING device read the complete manual carefully. It is part of the device and contains important information about installation, safety and its intended use. This manual cannot cov- er all conceivable applications. For further information or in case of problems that are mentioned not at all or not sufficiently detailed, please contact your ALGE-TIMING representative.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    ASC3 Declaration of Conformity We declare that the following products comply with the requirements of the listed standards. Parts that we use in the product are CE certificated by the manufacturers and ALGE-TIMING GmbH does not change them. ALGE-TIMING GmbH...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Parameter Setting in the Startclock ..............28 Parameter setting by PC ..................33 Multiport ......................33 RS232 Interface ....................33 Remote Control ASC3-RC .................. 34 ............................. 34 GPS Receiver ..................... 35 Commands for reading data from device: ............36 Commands for setting data: ................37 Technical Data ....................

  • Page 5: General

    ASC3 1 General The startclock ASC3 is a device for sports with individual start and fixed countdown time. It helps the athletes and starters to organize the start procedure. There are several programs available to cover different sports. Each program has 9 different start interval times. An acoustic countdown, a start light and a visible countdown help you to organize the start pro- cedure.

  • Page 6: Connections And Devices

    1.1.3 Program Push Button (3) If you press this push button (3) and keep it pressed when switching the ASC3 on (on-off switch 11), the ASC3 switches to programming mode so you can upload new software via RS232 interface.

  • Page 7: Power Supply (12+14)

    Manual ASC3 Power Supply (12+14) The power supply is integrated in the startclock. It has an input for 100-240V AC or 12 – 15 VDC. The start clock has an internal battery. If the startclock is connected to the mains sup- ply, the battery charges.

  • Page 8: Operation

    After the memory is cleared or saved, the message <SCAn gPS> is shown. The next 10 seconds the ASC3 scans the serial port to receive the time of day from the GPS device. The baud rate is 9600. If the GPS device is connected, the ASC3 waits as long as it needs to receive a proper time packet from the GPS.
  • Page 9 Manual ASC3 2.2.3 Setting Time of Day When not finding any GPS, the ASC3 switches to the manual setup for time of day. It shows the time of day in hours, minutes and seconds. The first digit blinks. Now you can set the time of day (see below).
  • Page 10 • When the desired countdown time is shown in display (E) wait for about 4 seconds and the standard ASC3 program continues. c) External push button connected at red/black banana socket (5): • Press the push button for 3 seconds until display (F) shows Cd# (# = number from 0 to 9).
  • Page 11 (e.g. for the second run of an alpine ski race from TdC8001 or Timy). If you do not download a start order list, the ASC3 starts with bib 1 and increases by one bib after each start (1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Page 12 <brIGHT>. • Set the brightness with the green push button PB1 (1). • Confirm the selected value with the yellow push button PB2 (2). b) Remote Control ASC3-RC: • Press the button for about 7 seconds until it shows <brIGHT>...

  • Page 13: Programs

    Manual ASC3 Programs There are several programs available: Program 1 ..01 ..automatic countdown – alpine skiing – min. 30 sec. interval Program 2 ..02 ..automatic countdown – cross country skiing – min. 30 sec. interval Program 3 ..03 ..automatic countdown – car racing Program 4 ..
  • Page 14 Manual ASC3 2.3.1 Program P01 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The allowed start time is 5 seconds before or after the zero tone. Sports: alpine skiing Green/Black Banana Socket (4): start input by external start trigger device (e.g. startgate,...
  • Page 15 Manual ASC3 2.3.2 Program P02 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The allowed start time is 3 seconds before or after the zero tone. Sports: nordic skiing – cross country Green/Black Banana Socket (4): start input by external start trigger device (e.g.
  • Page 16 Manual ASC3 2.3.3 Program P03 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. Sports: car racing Green/Black Banana Socket (4): start input by external start trigger device (e.g. startgate,...
  • Page 17 Manual ASC3 2.3.4 Program P04 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. The countdown counts as far as –20 seconds. Sports: rally Green/Black Banana Socket (4): start input from external start trigger device (e.g.
  • Page 18 Manual ASC3 2.3.5 Program P05 This is a simple repeatable countdown program that shows red before the zero tone and green for two seconds after the zero tone. The minimum countdown time is 3 seconds. Sports: individual start with short countdown times Green/Black Banana Socket (4): start input from external start trigger device (e.g.
  • Page 19 Manual ASC3 2.3.6 Program P60 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (5)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown reaching -10, no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
  • Page 20 Manual ASC3 2.3.7 Program P61 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (5)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown reaching -10, no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
  • Page 21 Manual ASC3 2.3.8 Program P62 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (5)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown reaching -10, no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
  • Page 22 Manual ASC3 2.3.9 Program P63 After the synchronization the display (F) shows the time of day. The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push button (externally con- nected to red/black banana socket (5)). At zero the display (F) shows the run time instead of the time of day.
  • Page 23 Manual ASC3 2.3.10 Program P64 After the synchronization the display (F) shows 00:00:00. The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (5)). At zero the display (F) shows the run time. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero.
  • Page 24 CD5 = 0:45 min CD6 = 1:00 min CD7 = 1:15 min CD8 =:1:20 min CD9 = 1:30 min CD0 = Break The table below shows the ASC3 at a 15 second interval: Start Countdown Display (D) Horn Light Green...
  • Page 25 CD5 = 0:45 min CD6 = 1:00 min CD7 = 1:15 min CD8 =:1:20 min CD9 = 1:30 min CD0 = Break The table below shows the ASC3 at a 15 second interval: Start Countdown Display (D) Horn Light Green...
  • Page 26 This program works with individual countdown for each start- 00:00 er. This means you have to download a start time (time of 00:10 day) and a start list to the ASC3 that includes the ID-number 00:20 (bib) of each starter and the delay to the previous starter. 00:30...
  • Page 27 (zero impulse) Multiport: remote control for bib and countdown/brightness Countdown Intervals: you have to program the individual countdown intervals Start The table below shows the ASC3 at a Countdown Display (E) Horn Light 15 second interval: Green...

  • Page 28: Parameter Setting

    Manual ASC3 3 Parameter setting To set the parameters you have two possibilities: • Parameter setting in the startclock • Parameter setting from a PC Parameter Setting in the Startclock To enter the parameter setting menu press yellow push button PB2 (2) for about 9 seconds until the time of day display (F) shows <dISSTF>.
  • Page 29 Manual ASC3 3.1.2 Print the Memory <PrInt> Display (F) shows <PrInt> and display (E) shows <oFF>. If you activate the print mode, it outputs the consecutive number, start time and led/leg time for each start. 0001 ST 10:00:00.1431 +0.1431 0002 ST 10:00:59.3844...
  • Page 30 Manual ASC3 • The display (F) shows <Cd#> (# = number of 0 to 9) and the countdown display (E) shows the set countdown time. • Press the yellow push button PB2 (2) to select the countdown time that you change.
  • Page 31 3.1.8 Factory Settings <SEtUP> It is possible to change many parameters of the ASC3. If you have troubles with the changes you made, we recommend resetting the ASC3 to factory settings. This means all the settings you changed are reset to factory values.
  • Page 32 3.1.9 GPS Offset <gPS> It is possible to synchronize the ASC3 from a GPS-receiver (ALGE-code GPS-TY). GPS-receiver gets the time per satellite and must have a free sight to the sky to read at least 3 satellites. The GPS-time is always the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Therefore you must adjust in which time zone you are (e.g.

  • Page 33: Parameter Setting By Pc

    Parameter setting by PC We can offer software to effect the parameter settings by PC. This is much faster and easier. You can download software from our homepage U w ww.alge-timing.com free of charge. Direct link to download the software: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/Setup%20ALGE-...

  • Page 34: Remote Control Asc3-Rc

    Manual ASC3 Remote Control ASC3-RC The remote control ASC3-RC is used to set up the bib (start number), to change the count- down interval, and to set the brightness. The ASC3-RC is connected at the socket (7) that says “multiport”...

  • Page 35: Gps Receiver

    In order to set the time of day with a GPS re- ceiver, please connect it at the Multiport (7) of the ASC3. Position the GPS receiver in such a way that it has unhindered view to the sky. In order to receive the time the GPS receiver re- quires the data of four different satellites.

  • Page 36: Commands For Reading Data From Device

    EMPTY ...... memory is empty 4.5.2 Clear memory: PC to ASC3: ?ECR ASC3 to PC: E?CR 4.5.3 Get current values on-line: PC to ASC3 to start: ?DCR PC to ASC3 to stop and send again: ?DCR ASC3 to PC: D? HH:MM:SS m:ss C HH ......

  • Page 37: Commands For Setting Data

    Manual ASC3 Commands for setting data: 4.6.1 SET PROGRAM PC to ASC3: =PXCR X ........ program (0-9) ASC3 to PC: P=CR 4.6.2 SET COUNTDOWN TIME PC to ASC3: =CSCR S ........ countdown time (0-9) ASC3 to PC: C=CR 4.6.3 SET CLOCK TIME...

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    Manual ASC3 5 Technical Data Timing range: 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.999 seconds Accuracy: +/- 0.0002 sec/h at 20°C (68 K) +/- 0.009 sec/h at -15 to 50 °C (5 to 122 K) Precision: 1/1000 seconds Quartz frequency: TCXO 32.754 kHz (temperature compensated crystal oscillator)
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  • Page 40 Manual ASC3 Subject to changes Copyright by ALGE-TIMING GmbH Rotkreuzstr. 39 6890 Lustenau / Austria www.alge-timing.com Page 40...

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