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X2 Club
Timing system
PRODUCTCODE
00012345
VERSION 1
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 ENGLISH VERSION 1 MANUAL X2 Club Timing system PRODUCTCODE 00012345...
  • 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

    Conditions of Sales and this product manual is provided solely for informational purposes. This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product type given on the cover page. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    X2 Decoder configuration ..............................................40 7.Appendix Auxiliary Connections ................................44 8. Support ..........................................46 CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS X2 Club Decoder ......................... 47 CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS X2 Club Server ........................48 X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018...

  • Page 5: General

    2. General The X2 system is the next generation MYLAPS platform for Car, Motorbike and Kart racing. It offers extensive insights in race activity, track status and more. timekeepers and federations get a more stable system with detailed track information and racers get to access live race data, -board displays.
  • Page 6 Install your X2 system at your track Install Orbits Place the coax cable License Key Place the loop at the installation Create or use MYLAPS Support Login Implement the network configuration Connect to X2 Server Install Orbits and connect to the X2 System Test transponder passings...

  • Page 7: X2 Timing System Products

    Up to maximum of 5 timelines Orbits 5 advanced 25R036 Up to maximum of 15 timelines X2 decoder including cabling 15R092 (choose your sport) X2 Server including cabling 15R093 (choose your sport) X2 BaseLink 15R101 X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 8 2 year - 10R672 5 year - 10R675 Subscription cards For every subscription we have subscription cards. These can be redeemed in your account. Subscription renewals Can be renewed in your account Account.mylaps.com X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 9: Specifications X2 Decoder

    Required drive current (high) 10mA • Switch voltage range 5-12VDC • Voltage 5VDC • Max current 100mA Power output • DB15 pin 8, 15 • DB15 pin 1, 5, 9 X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 10: Specification X2 Server

    Class 2 unit (Safety Extra Low Voltage Limited Power source). Use only a +12VDC power supply or PoE as a power source. The power supply unit must be isolated from earth. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 11: Compatibility

    2.6. Compatibility Specifications are subject to change without notice. TR2 Transponder X2 Transponder X2 Link X2 Baselink X2 Pro transponder Flex Transponders Classic transponders Tranx transponders Tranx 260 DP transponder X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 12 Tranx Pro Rental kart fixed power X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The X2 Timing System

    Orbits is software used for turning the timing information, generated by the X2, into scoring information. Develop custom apps A Software Development Kit (SDK) is available with the X2 System, which enables developers to build custom applications. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 14: Installation X2 System X2 Decoder And X2 Server

    Any extra connected decoders and the server (with no GPS) will synchronize to this main (S/F) decoder time and display the same time together with the network time protocol (NTP) icon X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 15 Server display will show a blinking DC icon. Note: When using a PoE (+) switch, the MYLAPS X2 Server can be powered over a single UTP port. In this case any port can be used, and the display will show a PoE or PoE+ icon.

  • Page 16: Installation X2 System

    Setting up and operating the MYLAPS X2 decoder may only be done by certified professionals. To install the MYLAPS X2 Timing System, one needs to install a detection loop, connect the decoder, server and mount the MYLAPS X2 transponders to the cars/bikes or karts.

  • Page 17: Installation Of A Detection Loop On An Asphalt Track

    • To avoid false inputs, make sure vehicles on other parts of the track will not get closer than 5 m (15 ft) to the detection loop. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 18 If any silicone spills out of the slot, remove the excess silicone by scraping the top with a small piece of cardboard. This also ensures that the silicone is pressed into the slot for a perfect seal. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 19 If you are unsure, check the specifications of the silicone. The following types of silicone have been shown to yield lasting results and are recommended by MYLAPS: -leveling silicone kit. It is applied as a liquid and fills the slot completely.

  • Page 20: Installation Of A Detection Loop On A Dirt Track

    • To avoid false inputs, make sure vehicles on other parts of the track will not get closer than 5 m (15 ft) to the detection loop. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 21 7. Test the loop as described in section 3 8. Fill the trench with the plastic conduits with sand. Make sure that the vehicles cannot dig out the plastic conduits X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 22 1. Connect the detection loop to the decoder and computer running MYLAPS timing software. 2. Check the background noise, updated every five seconds in the MYLAPS timing software. The measured background noise level value should be between 0 and 40 points. A higher value may indicate interference by other electrical equipment in the area or a bad loop installation.

  • Page 23: Operating The Mylaps X2 Server

    4.Operating the MYLAPS X2 server The X2 server is not equipped with an on/off switch, therefore connecting the server to the mains will automatically switch the system on. Information display status of the X2 Server Blinks when GPS receiver is attached; lit when decoder is receiving UTC time from satellite (signal strenght is shown next to it).
  • Page 24 PoE or PoE+ icon. Note: The four UTP ports are color-coded for examples on how the Server can be connected. There are no dedicated ports and all the ports have the same configuration. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 25: Operating The Mylaps Decoder

    5.Operating the MYLAPS decoder The X2 decoder is not equipped with an on/off switch, therefore connecting the decoder to the mains will switch it on. This will enable timing of transponder passings after approximately 15 seconds. With each detection of a transponder the received transponder information is shown on the decoder display.

  • Page 26: The Decoder

    Connect the supplied VDC adapter to the decoder and mains. It is recommended to connect the VDC adapter to mains through an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) to avoid any interruption of power supply to the decoder. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 27: Information Display Status Of The Decoder

    7. Timeline name SF (Start/Finish) M can be any name This can be changed via Orbits XML track set up. 8. Local time in the decoder 9. GPS lock and how many satellites which are connected 1 stripe = 2 satellites synched with an NTP server (Netwerk Time Protocol) X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 28: X2 Decoder Menu

    This is your MAC Address/serial number Version information: PCB: FW A: Firmware version Date and time Status of GPS Signal Noise history on receivers with actual, minimum and maximum detected values Remote connections: Connected server X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 29: Main Menu

    Choose your beacon id Used for racing with Pro transponders 2-way communication id. Click on cancel and accept by using the select button this with X2 club transponders. Network DHCP You can select here either On or Off. If your decoder is placed in a...

  • Page 30: Mylaps X2 Utility Software

    6. MYLAPS X2 Utility Software General X2 Utility Software Tool is developed to allow for intuitive configuration of the X2 sports timing network. It offers assistance for professional and club organizations in configuring, expanding and upgrading their X2 system installations.
  • Page 31 Download the software MYLAPS X2 Utility -in web server. To download the software, you must make sure that your X2 server; • connects to the same network as your computer • is powered on and fully started A connected and working server returns a page containing a download link that is in the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Page 32 A file has been created and you can choose in the following pages if you want a desktop icon or a quick launch icon. To finish the installation, you must restart your computer. After you restarted the computer open X2 Utility X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 33 The factory default for the administrator role is admin (for the username) and admin (for the password). This can be changed and can only be used in your own network. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 34 When successfully connected to the server you will be presented with an overview of all configured loops and connected decoders. Click on the decoder to choose your decoder. Your X2 server is now connected with your X2 decoder. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 35: X2 Server Settings

    The connected server overview shows the type of sport selected, server time, remote support status and X2 Utility version. Connected decoders show up as enabled (not greyed out). Basic component information is displayed when you hove over enabled components. Configured loops show up as disabled decoders. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 36 Choose or alter the hostname for your server. Hostname labels may contain only the ASCII letters 'a' through 'z' (in a case- insensitive manner), the digits '0' through '9', and the hyphen ('-'). X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 37 Synchronization decoders need a connected GPS antenna. Time zone Select the appropriate time zone for your location. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 38 In backup mode the server can only read data from the server. The backup setting will only be used when you have 2 servers that are using the same decoders. In backup mode you avoid overriding settings done by the man server. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 39 On this screen you can set the credentials for the X2 administrator and user accounts. Administrator The administrator can change the settings of the X2 server and decoders. User The user cannot change the appliance settings but will be able to read timing data. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 40: X2 Decoder Configuration

    Please consult your network provider or administrator when configuring a static IP address for your decoder as the IP address must be unique to your decoder. Otherwise IP address conflicts might arise that can cause disconnections. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 41 Track sensors Select the number of installed track sensors (up to 3). 2-way identification If used, select the ID for outgoing messages from the loop to the transponders. (1 through 64) X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 42 Here you can tune the sensitivity of the loop when detecting a passing transponder. A higher number has a limiting effect on transponder detection. This is typically used when loops are installed in proximity of each other and weak transponder signals are erroneously received. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
  • Page 43 This is typically used to ignore switching artifacts of the connected electronic circuits. Trigger This tells the input to disable or trigger detection on the rising, falling or both edges of the input signal. X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 44: Appendix Auxiliary Connections

    7.Appendix Auxiliary Connections The MYLAPS decoder is equipped with an auxiliary port (15 pin sub D-connector). The auxiliary port has 3 inputs, photo cell 1, photo cell 2, sync pulse and a control port for a GPS receiver. All inputs can be triggered by a 5 VDC (5-15 mA) pulse. Figure 1 explains the connection setup.
  • Page 45 X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 46: Support

    Only in cases of direct needed support for event MYLAPS Asia Office organizers and companies. Selangor, Malaysia Tel: +60 3 5613 1235 Tel: +31 23 7600200 Email: info.asia@mylaps.com Our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) can be found on help.mylaps.com X2 Timing System Club V1.0. 2018 © MYLAPS rights reserved...

  • Page 47: Ce Declaration Of Conformity Mylaps X2 Club Decoder

    CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS X2 Club Decoder MYLAPS Zuiderhoutlaan 4 2012 PJ Haarlem The Netherlands Declare that the UHF system MYLAPS X2 Decoder In accordance with the following directives: 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 1999/5/EC Radio &...

  • Page 48: Ce Declaration Of Conformity Mylaps X2 Club Server

    CE Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS X2 Club Server MYLAPS Zuiderhoutlaan 4 2012 PJ Haarlem The Netherlands Declare that the UHF system MYLAPS X2 Server In accordance with the following directives: 2006/95/EC The Low Voltage Directive 2004/108/EC The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 1999/5/EC Radio &...

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