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ENGLISH
VERSION 3.0
MANUAL
BIBTAG TIMING SYSTEM
PRODUCTCODE
40S220

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH VERSION 3.0 MANUAL BIBTAG TIMING SYSTEM PRODUCTCODE 40S220...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: How To Use This Manual

    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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 5 Appendix ................................................... 58 12.1. Specifications .............................................. 58 12.2. IO port pin settings ..........................................59 CE Declaration of Conformity........................................60 Support ..................................................61 MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 30S060 4 meters 30S064 6 meters Additionally, you can purchase the following component from local suppliers: • SIM card (this depends on your country and GSM cellular provider) • Poweradaptors MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 9: Specifications Bibtag System

    Shows battery, error and detect status 2.2. Modem/GPS Unit Modem with attached cable and magnet field Print board with card holder - inside the modem Sim card holder - inside the modem MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 10: Decoder Panel

    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...

  • Page 11: Led Status Panel

    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.

  • Page 12: Antenna Mats

    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.

  • Page 13: Antenna Cables

    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...

  • Page 14: The Athletes

    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.

  • Page 15: Multi Sports Tag

    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.

  • Page 16: How To Set Up A Bibtag Timing System

    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.

  • Page 17: How And Where To Set Up The Bibtag Timing System

    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.

  • Page 18: How To Connect The Mats And The Cables

    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.
  • Page 19 Carefully close lid (making sure no cables are trapped between cover and case) • Close both front latches to make sure the case is properly closed so no dirt or moisture can enter MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 20: Decoder Intitialization No Internet Used

    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.

  • Page 21: Decoder Initialization Internet Used Recommended

    If you choose ethernet, connect an ethernet cable to the decoder and the network. If you choose GSM, place a sim card in the modem/GPS unit. Open the modem/GPS Unit MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 22: Testing The Signal

    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: •...

  • Page 23: Clear Your Decoder

    "marker and files" click on the select button • r device" select clear and click on the select button. • disappears and you return to the main screen. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 24: Removal And Storage

    Loop the cables and load them into their carry bags • Load all other cable accessories into their carry bags Disassemble mats Carefully lift the mats one-by-one so that they separate from the adjacent mat Store mats MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 25 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...

  • Page 26: Operating The Bibtag Decoder

    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...
  • Page 27 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).

  • Page 28: Main Screen Menu

    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...
  • Page 29 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;...
  • Page 30 A message appears showing the number of the marker and the time it was entered. New file on gun: Choose Markers and Files > New File on Gun file with each gun shot. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 31 Once in the appropriate screen (see example of Gun holdoff below), change the assigned hold off time as follows: to enter the required delay time and Press to accept and return to the main screen MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 32 The backup system has less precise timing but is more sensitive for weak chip signals. Change the selection as follows: • Press to choose the required setting (Main, Backup or Scanner). • Press to move to the next field. • Press selection). MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 33 • Press repeatedly to assign the required symbol. • Press to move to the next field. • Press selection). MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 34 When it is set to OFF, the decoder will create only one passing during the time a tag remains in the detection field. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 35 • Press to enter the setting and move to • Press to accept and return to the main cancel the selection). MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 36 • 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.
  • Page 37 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: •...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 • 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.
  • Page 40 IP addresses in the 198.51.100.x series. Subnet mask assign Subnet Mask settings. Gateway Always first set assign Gateway settings. Primary DNS before you can assign DNS settings. Secondary DNS MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 41 When the address is complete press to move t • Press the name). • When setting up BibTag for the first time, register your decoder at the CCNet server. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 42 Here you can view the archieve of Files, markers and errors. Files: Choose Log > Files Markers: Choose Log > Markers Errors: Choose Log > Errors out of the menu. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 43 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.
  • Page 44 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.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    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 •...
  • Page 46 Plastic and other waste products are harmful to the environment. Dispose of waste items in a responsible, environment-friendly manner. Separate recyclable products form other, non-recycle waste. Heed site regulations and obey local environmental by-laws. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 47 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 •...
  • Page 48 Remove the cover to expose the card holder. Open card holder: • Slide down the front of the card holder slightly to release the holder • Flip the holder open to access the card MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 49 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.

  • Page 50: Retrieve Data

    DNS are optional if an internet connection is not required or is not available) • Continue at step 5 5. When connected to the network, use MYLAPS software (e/g Timing & /Scoring) to retrieve data. MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 51 • 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: •...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting

    - 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.
  • Page 53 Warning that the battery charge Connect to an external battery, or level is becoming low connect to AC power (if no other option) Battery status Software error Restart Read failed MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 54 Credit time expired Credit time has run out Sync to Tag Use Server Communication error Undefined Contact MYLAPS Contact MYLAPS Decoder error Internal communication failed Contact MYLAPS Contact MYLAPS MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 55 Maintenance required Battery has been loaded for too Replace battery if message repeats battery capacity long Old EM firmware Started wrong software version Reload correct firmware Update firmware MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 56: Problems With Updating Software

    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 •...

  • Page 57: Modem Errors

    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...

  • Page 58: Appendix

    0 to +40 °C (+32 to +104 °F) Protocol EPCglobal Class 1, Gen 2 ISO 18000-6C Power source Integrated proprietary disposable battery Operating frequency 860-960 MHz IP Protection Class IP 53 MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 59: Io Port Pin Settings

    12.2. IO port pin settings MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 60: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    Directives. Name of authorized person: John Verwoerd Function of authorized person: R & D Director Place and Date: Haarlem, 25 April 2017 Signature of authorized person: MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 61: Support

    MYLAPS 24/7 MYLAPS Asia Office Only in cases of direct needed support for Selangor, Malaysia event organizers and companies. Tel: +60 (0)356131235 Tel: +31 23 7600200 Email: info.asia@mylaps.com MYLAPS BibTag Timing system V.30. ENG. November 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

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