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ENGLISH VERSION 3.0 MANUAL BIBTAG TIMING SYSTEM PRODUCTCODE 40S220...
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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that the information in this document is correct, no liability can be accepted by MYLAPS for loss, damage or injury caused by any errors or omissions in this document. The sale of products, services of standard Terms and Conditions of Sales.
Hints and Tips Important Reference Download options Download the manual and install the product software from the MYLAPS Partner site. https://partners.mylaps.com/ Contact MYLAPS if you do not have a partner account info@mylaps.com About this Manual This manual is intended for operating and supervisory personnel and provides information on installing and operating the product.
How to set up a BibTag Timing System ........................................16 4.1. General ................................................... 16 4.2.How and where to set up the BibTag Timing System ..............................17 4.3. How to connect the mats and the cables ....................................18 4.4. Decoder intitialization no internet used ....................................20 4.5.
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Modem/GPS unit with metal plate. An alternative 4-mat BibTag system is also available with a set of 4 antenna cables and a decoder with 4 antenna connectors. The battery capacity of a 4-mat BibTag System is 10 hours. An 8-mat BibTag System is 4 hours.
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The following components can be ordered from MYLAPS as options for further expanding the BibTag system Product: Product code: BibTag Cable set 4 meter 40S214 8 meter 40S215 12 VDC battery cable with clamps 40S091 BibTag detection mat 30S032 BibTag Start button...
For connecting external devices (Start gun, Start button, etc.) Modem/GPS connector Connect the Modem/GPS unit Detect and error LED's Detect LED flashes each time a BibTag passes over a connected antenna mat. Error LED flashes if an error is present Operator controls 2 buttons (scroll...
10 hour for 4 mat systems), however for longer races a 12 VDC external battery can be connected as follows: CAUTION - Equipment Damage The BibTag will be seriously damaged if connected to an incompatible power supply. Only connect the BibTag to a 12 VDC external batter.
CAUTION - Equipment Damage The antenna cable connections in the BibTag mats are not completely waterproof if the mats are completely submerged in snow or water. Never place the mats in a low lying area where water and snow can enter under the flap and possibly short circuit the antenna connectors.
Never use MYLAPS Portable Decoder antenna cables on a MYLAPS BibTag system. These are two different systems and are not compatible. Never short circuit the MYLAPS BibTag decoder by attaching both ends of an antenna cable to the decoder. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020...
The BibTag and ThinTag have the same use, but in this text only the BibTag is mentioned. ThinTag is a thinner, lighter version of the BibTag. For Thin Tag, the same instructions as for the BibTag apply.
Disposable and reusable MultiSports Tag The MultiSports Tag is designed and optimized for triathlons and mud runs and works with the MYLAPS BibTag timing system. The tags can be worn under a wetsuit (max. 5 mm) results are guaranteed since they have 3 integrated timing tags.
The antennas in the detection mat receive these ID messages and transfer them to the Decoder. The Decoder determines the BibTag time for each ID by calculating the received signal strength from that BibTag. This passing time is calculated to an accuracy of at least 0.5 seconds.
To obtain a 99.8% detection rate we advise you to use a main and backup system at the start and at the finish. If your track is larger and you want detection during the track, you can add two extra BibTag systems per extra detection point.
Connect all your mats by clicking them together. Start with your largest cable, number 8, open the flap of the furthest BibTag mat. Make sure the cable within the mat is pointed to the decoder. Connect your cable and make sure the connection locks securely. Place the cable in the groove and feed it through the end.
See 4.3.1 Operator controls for more information. NOTE: Never change the time during a race. When the BibTag Decoder is powered down, the clock will no longer be accurate.
If a mat is not detecting the Tag, check the antenna cables and either replace them or the mat if necessary and repeat the test. • Test BibTag by carrying a test BibTag across each of the antenna mats, in turn, and check: •...
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CAUTION - High voltage Danger of electrocution. Before connecting power to the BibTag, make sure that all electrical connections are secure. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020...
Can be NET, GSM or nothing (see Communication). Before and during initialization of the indication modem connection of the BibTag decoder to CCnet server the letters M, I, C, T are being displayed in the upper left area of the BibTag decoder display. These letters indicate the status...
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Antenna connectors shown as a dashed rectangle cannot be detected (this also signifies the decoder is in scanner mode) 10. Used This bar represents the capacity and the number of passings in the MYLAPS BibTag Decoder. It memory shows the stored passings versus the maximum amount of passings that can be stored 94.000).
Within the main menu, you find the various possibilities of the menus with their submenus Once correctly setup, the BibTag system is ready to automatically record the chips as they pass the measuring point. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020...
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This function is useful for manually registering a start gun time at the beginning of a race. leave the screen without registering a gunshot). Attach the starting gun to the I/O port on the BibTag panel Never use the gun after the race has started, because all new BibTag passings will be adjusted to the new gun times;...
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• Press to accept and return to the main the selection). Contrast: Choose General > Contrast Here you can alter the contrast of the BibTag operator screen. • Do this as follows: • Select [-] and press repeatedly to dim the screen.
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Index: Choose General > Index Here you can assign an index (maximum 2 characters) for the BibTag to identify the decoder in software. In Toolkit it is called device number. Change the index as follows: •...
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Maintenance: Choose General > Maintenance This function is only to be used by a MYLAPS service engineer, or after contact with MYLAPS. Enter the maintenance code as follows: • Press repeatedly to assign the required character (alphabetic or numeric) to the blinking field.
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• Network • GSM Settings When setting up BibTag for the first time, register your decoder at the CCNet server - refer to http://partners.mylaps.com for more information. Server communication: Choose Communication > Server Communication Here you can assign the method (Ethernet, GSM or off) for connecting to a server.
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MYLAPS Timing & Scoring sofware and/or to create support files should you encounter any issues with your BibTag decoder to send back to MYLAPS for further investigation. Make sure your use a USB memory stick for at least 2 GB and FAT formatted.
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Versions Choose repeatedly until Versions appears. Here you can read off the current BibTag software version installed in the decoder (and the previously repeatedly to return to the main screen. GPRS Info Choose repeatedly until GPRS Info appears.
9.Maintenance 9.1. Introduction Only qualified and trained personnel should perform maintenance on MYLAPS equipment. Maintenance can be described as, but not limited to: • Checking and testing components • Cleaning the unit and individual components - accumulated dirt can hamper unit operations •...
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BibTag is fully charged and ready for its next use CAUTION - High Voltage Before connecting power to BibTag, make sure that all electrical connections are secure. 9.2.3. Check/Update software • Connect to a local internet provider via a cable connection or via GSM •...
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Also always take special care to prevent moisture entering the opened modem/GPS unit, and take standard precautions to prevent ESD when handling electrical components. 9.2.6. Replace battery Please contact MYLAPS for the procedure for replacing the battery. The contact details can be found at the end of this manual. 9.2.7. Replace cables and antennas Please contact MYLAPS for the part numbers and ordering instructions.
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• If this does not appear within a minute, refer to Troubleshooting When connected to the network, use MYLAPS software (e/g Timing & /Scoring) to retrieve data. Retrieving data via internet (Ethernet) Select internet mode: •...
- see http://partners.mylaps.com. 11.1. Startup problems Normally when starting up the BibTag decoder, the main screen will appear after the power button is pressed on the control panel. However, the following problems may be encountered during startup.
Version x.x acknowledge message. 11.4. Problems with updating software If a problem occurs with an updated software version, BibTag can revert to a working software version as follows. • Check BibTag is started: ➢ If BibTag does not start correctly, restart to force a reboot with a working software version •...
CCN!: BibTag decoder cannot connect to the CCnet Check the CCnet server location setting server DEV!: BibTag decoder has not been registered on the Register your decoder to the CCnet server CCnet server ERR!: Other error. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020...
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