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- Page 1 ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 MANUAL MYLAPS PROCHIP SMART DECODER MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved 1...
- 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 goods governed under this publication are covered by MYLAPS’s standard Terms and Conditions of Sales.
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Page 3: How To Use This Manual
The sale of products, services of goods governed under this publication are covered by MYLAPS ’s standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and this product manual is provided solely for informational purposes. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4.3.3.12 License Info ................................. 17 4.3.3.13 Maintenance / Service ..............................17 5. Setup and Removal ........................... 18 5.1 Setting up the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder ..................18 5.2 Removal and Storage ..........................19 6. Operation ............................20 6.1 Marker types ............................20 6.1.1 Marker ..................................... - Page 5 8.5 GPS reception is weak or lost ........................31 Appendix 1: Preliminary installation instructions ................... 32 Appendix 2: Specifications ........................33 Appendix 3: Auxiliary port pin settins ....................34 Support ..............................35 MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved 5...
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Page 6: Physical Description
1. Physical Description 1.1 Introduction The MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder is a timing concept for sports where extreme accuracy and simple setup are needed. The MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder System is portable and is designed for battery operation during outdoor sports events. -
Page 7: Led Status Panel
= 25-59% full • green = 60-100% full When charging the battery the yellow LED is lit indicating that the ProChip Smart Decoder is charging. If the battery is fully charged the 1 green LED is lit. 1.2.2 Connectors Figure 1.3 MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder connector box... -
Page 8: Antenna
• Snow - cut horizontal slots in the snow, approximately 20cm (8inch) deep. Place the loop wires in the slots and fill them with snow. MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved 8... -
Page 9: Prochip
Waterproof with attachment strip for fitting onto an ankle band, running shoe or bike • The chip is normally in ‘sleep’ mode until activated by the antenna. The chip will then send a signal to the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder - see paragraph 4.1 Basic principle for more on this. -
Page 10: Functional Description
Every participant in a MYLAPS timed event carries a registered ProChip. When this chip passes a MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder timing system antenna, the chip will emit a unique code to identify itself and register the time it passed. The MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder reads the data collected from the antenna and assigns the code of the chip with the registered time. -
Page 11: System Controls
All date and time parameters are set via the menu selections on the control panel. See paragraph 4.3.1 Operator control panel for more information. NOTE: Never change the time during a race. When the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder is powered down, the clock will no longer be accurate. -
Page 12: Main Screen
2. Communication status (local or CCNET) – see 4.3.3.3 Communication 3. Current noise and strength of last detection 4. Manually set MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder time (M) or GPS time (GPS icon) with number of GPS satellites in view - see 4.3.3.1 Date and Time 5. -
Page 13: Menu Tree
Sync using GPS Synchronize the date and time in the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to the date and time received from GPS satellites. If multiple MYLAPS ProChip Decoders are synchronized to GPS, precise time synchronization (to the msec) is assured. The time required for the MYLAPS ProChip Smart decoder GPS module to correctly synchronize with GPS satellites can vary (up to 20 minutes for first-time startup). -
Page 14: Detection
Here you can set MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to display a warning if it temporarily ‘loses’ its GPS connection – the default setting is not to warn for a lost GPS signal. Normally, once the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder time has been synchronized to a GPS signal, the time is sufficiently accurate and further synchronization with GPS should not be necessary. -
Page 15: Status
Network / Communication Shows the current communication method being used (shows if a server is connected or not). Shows MAC address and IP address, if available. Please use the MAC address of the ProChip Smart Decoder for registration at the CCNet server. -
Page 16: Clear Decoder
The default setting for these ports is ‘normally closed’. 4.3.3.9 Decoder name Here you can assign a personalized name for easy identification when the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder is connected to a network. This name will be displayed next to the MAC/IP address in the MYLAPS software. -
Page 17: Usb Disk
Eject: when slected, you can safely remove the USB stick. 4.3.3.11 Help Here you have an option to quickly go to the online ProChip Smart Decoder (this) manual by scanning the QR-code with a phone. 4.3.3.12 License Info The ProChip Smart Decoder makes use of open source components, a list of the used open source components and their respective license(s) can be found in this menu item. -
Page 18: Setup And Removal
5. Setup and Removal This section describes how to setup the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder equipment for a race, and then to remove it after a race. Also described here is how to retrieve race data from the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder controller (see 5.2 Removal and storage). -
Page 19: Removal And Storage
5.2 Removal and Storage 1. Retrieve race data (if not already done): • Refer to 6.3 Retrieve data on page 28 to see how to retrieve data (race results) from the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder • Verify data has been retrieved before proceeding. If no data connection to a results computer is immediately available, data can be retrieved later 2. -
Page 20: Operation
6. Operation Once correctly setup, the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder system is ready to automatically record the chips as they pass the measuring point. The following operation steps may be required: • Set up a new file for the race - see 6.1.1 New file •... -
Page 21: New File
6.2 Connect external battery CAUTION - EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder will be seriously damaged if connected to an incompatible power supply. Only connect the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to a compatible USB powerbank. Normally the internal battery (when fully charged) is sufficient for a race duration, however a USB powerbank can be connected to extend the operating time. -
Page 22: Retrieve Data
Timing & Scoring. The manual is available in Timing & Scoring under ‘Help’. • See here an example screen for scanner settings in Timing & Scoring. MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved 22... -
Page 23: Retrieving Data (Ccnet Gsm)
Refer to the Timing & Scoring manual for the instructions on how to startup and assign the correct CCNet settings in Timing & Scoring. The manual is available in Timing & Scoring under ‘Help’. MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved 23... -
Page 24: Maintenance
ProChip Smart Decoder is fully charged. 7.2.2 Long term battery storage conditions Check that temperature of the storage location is within range 0 to +30 °C (+32 to +86 °F). MYLAPS recommends to store the ProChip Smart Decoder as follows: •... -
Page 25: Replace Battery
Troubleshooting) 7.5 Emergency reset If any problem caused the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder to be unresponsive, the device can be recoverd by the following procedure: 1. Press and hold the ‘Power’ button for 7 seconds until the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder powers down 2. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
However, the following problems may be encountered during startup. No power is available (no LEDs lit) Connect power to the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder and check if the orange LED (second LED) of the battery indicators is lit: •... -
Page 27: Noise Frequency Overview
8.3.1.1 Noise frequency overview In the menu of the ProChip Smart Decoder there is a noise frequency overview, which makes it easier to determine which devices are causing the noise. Navigate to ‘Status’ and select ‘Noise Frequency Overview’. See figure 8.3 for an example. -
Page 28: Signal Strength
The red line indicates the surrounding noise measured by the ProChip Smart Decoder. The noise is indicated per frequency, which can help finding the source of the noise. - Page 29 To acknowledge the error and clear the message, press the ‘ESC’ button. In an extreme emergency situation, hold in the main power switch for 7 seconds to completely shut down the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder. Errors can be caused by human, software, mechanical or electrical faults - read the message carefully, and decide upon the best course of action.
- Page 30 Check the antenna for short circuit or circuits detected bad contacts Reader error (flash) Error during Firmware Update Restart the ProChip Smart Decoder. When it still occurs after a restart contact MYLAPS MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved...
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Page 31: Gps Reception Is Weak Or Lost
The number of satellites tracked may exceed the amount of bars displayed, because the spectrum of satellites tracked is broader than we can display in bars. MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 32: Appendix 1: Preliminary Installation Instructions
GSM. 3. When all settings are correct and confirmed, exit menu with ‘ESC’. 4. When the ProChip Smart Decoder is connected to the internet, use MYLAPS Timing & Scoring to register the MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder at the CCNet server. -
Page 33: Appendix 2: Specifications
Maximum detection buffer size 94,000 chips Internal memory 16 GByte, -20 to +50 °C (-4 to +122 °F) *Note: Limited charging capabilities when the device is switched on. MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 34: Appendix 3: Auxiliary Port Pin Settins
Inputs can be either configured to be driven by a (potential-free) opening/closing contact or by an active contact (4..14V). Output can be used as potential-free closing-contact or as 5V logic output or as supply for a buzzer (limited to 15 mA). MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved... -
Page 35: Support
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 ProChip Smart Decoder – V. 1.0. ENG August 2020 © MYLAPS rights reserved... - Page 36 Declaration of Conformity MYLAPS ProChip Smart Decoder MYLAPS Zuiderhoutlaan 4 2012 PJ Haarlem, The Netherlands Declare that the active LF timing system. ProChip Smart Decoder The main parts of the decoder are; Processor module • Decoder module • Display module full colour •...
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