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  • Page 1 Version-E220323 Manual...
  • Page 2 Manual TdC 8001...
  • Page 3 Manual TdC 8001 Operating Elements and Connections Start display 10 Paper feed Charging control (LED) 11 Paper compartment and thermal printer Meter for monitoring power supply and 12 Start keypad: alignment of photocell START ..manual start impulse Paper roller CLEAR ..
  • Page 4 Manual TdC 8001...
  • Page 5 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 cover 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Manual TdC 8001 Table of Contents Device Description ...................... 8 Standard Programs ..................... 8 Getting Started ......................10 Power Supply ......................10 2.1.1 Charging Device PS12 .......................... 10 2.1.2 External Battery (12 V Car Battery) ....................... 10 2.1.3 Operating Time ............................10 2.1.4 Charge Condition of the Battery ......................
  • Page 7 Settings of Main Menu via RS232 Interface ..................104 8.2.3 Retrieve Data via RS232 Interface ...................... 106 8.2.4 Read Start Times of a PC into the TdC8001 ..................109 RS485 Interface (a,d) ....................109 Display Board (e) – Interface for Display Board ............110...

  • Page 8: Device Description

    Manual TdC 8001 1 Device Description With the ALGE Timedata Computer TdC 8001 you have acquired an ideal and absolutely future-proof timing computer. In case you have any questions regarding operating, please contact your local ALGE agent. Good luck with your ALGE Timedata Computer TdC 8001. Standard Programs SPLIT: Program...
  • Page 9 Manual TdC 8001 CARVING: Program 9 Countdown of preset time until 0 and than upward running clock. 10-CHANNEL TIMER: Program 10 Program 101 10-channel Timer 1: Program with split timing for 10 channels. Each start number can have any number of stop impulses on the same channel.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started Power Supply The TdC8001 has an integrated battery pack. The battery pack consists of six welded NiMH cells. It can be charged with an ALGE charging device PS12 or a 12 volt car battery. The charging voltage must be in between 11 and 16 Volt with the device switched on.

  • Page 11: Printer

    As soon as a program of the TdC 8001 is activated, your can set the following with the key <PRINT>: Print Mode: All printer data is printed. After turning the TdC8001 on, the print mode is activated automatically. Buffer Mode: All printer data is stored but not printed.

  • Page 12: Connection Of Auxiliary Devices

    Manual TdC 8001 Connection of Auxiliary Devices Charging unit PS12 External 12 V battery Start gate STSn with headset Photocell PR1a Finish photocell: When operating with one finish, the photocell should be connected to jack (A’). For a race with several courses, the photocell of course 1 is connected to jack (A’), of course 2 to jack (A) and of course 3 to jack (B) (cable 001-xx).
  • Page 13 Manual TdC 8001 Display Board GAZ: For distances of more than 10 meters, any two-core cable with banana plugs can be used. Start microphone SM8 with speech amplifier SV4/SM: Photocell adapter LA5: Push-button: -13-...
  • Page 14 Manual TdC 8001 Speaker: -14-...

  • Page 15: Select Language

    Memory The TdC8001 can store about 18,000 times in a maximum of four separate races. In one race a maxi- mum of 9,999 times can be stored. Races 1 and 2 have a total of 9,999 disk space. If race 1 has already saved 1,000 times, race 2 can dispose of another 8,999 times.

  • Page 16: Select A Race

    Manual TdC 8001 Select a Race After clearing the memory, the current race has to be selected. A maximum of four races can be stored at the same time. Every race is completely independent, i.e. every race can use start number from 1 to 9999 and execute up to 256 heats.

  • Page 17: Enter Groups

    Manual TdC 8001 Enter Groups The competitors can be divided into a maximum of 99 groups. One group has to consist of consecutive start numbers. If groups are entered, the rank is output within the group. A group evaluation can be created for the ranking;...

  • Page 18: Synchronized Start

    Manual TdC 8001 Shunt test: Short-circuit cable at the other end (connect the banana plugs) − Press <TEST> − Voltage at short-circuited channel must be between 0 and 0.9 V. In case the voltage is higher − than 0.9 V, the resistance of the cable is too large (maximum 2,000 Ohm loop resistance). The voltage measurement is just a quick test of the connections before a race.

  • Page 19: Timing

    3.1.1 First Heat − Turn on TdC 8001 with switch (g) (language settings see chapter 0) Info display shows the following: − ALGE-TIMING Company TdC 8001 Device DEU V02.B1 Language and current version After a few seconds the program used last is shown.
  • Page 20 Manual TdC 8001 F1 Timing without time of days Select timing: ABSOLUTE DIFFERENCE < F2 Timing with time of days Continue: ENTER Select timing mode with <F1> or <F2> (see chapter 2.8) After the timing mode, the start mode must be selected: Select start mode: SINGLE START <...

  • Page 21: Turning On And Continuation In The Same Heat

    Manual TdC 8001 3.1.2 Turning on and continuation in the same heat − The activation operation is the same as with the 1. Heat. As the race is continued in the same heat, the memory must not be cleared. − −...
  • Page 22 Manual TdC 8001 − Start number: The start order can be set with menu 53 - as for the 1. heat (count up, manual, count down) The start order for all competitors is according to Bibo. Enter number − Bibo without groups: of competitors to be inverted and confirm with <ENTER>.

  • Page 23: Keypad Functions

    Manual TdC 8001 Keypad Functions The TdC 8001 has three keypads: - start keypad (12) - finish keypad (8) - function keypad (9) Because of this layout, two persons can work at the TdC 8001 at the same time. One person can execute the start while the second person is responsible for the finish.

  • Page 24: Function Keypad (9)

    Manual TdC 8001 3.2.3 Function Keypad (9) Key for confirmation of YES/NO question. Key for denial of YES/NO question. When pressing <PRINT> the printer switches to buffer mode, i. e. all printer information is saved. Pressing <PRINT> again, all saved data is printed. This function is used during paper exchange.

  • Page 25: Start Mode

    Manual TdC 8001 Start Mode There are three different start modes: − Single start: every competitor has a separate start time − Group start: every group has a separate start time (within the group one start time) − Mass start: all competitors start at the same time (same start time) You can set the mode of the automatic stepping with menu 53.

  • Page 26: Group Start

    Manual TdC 8001 3.3.2 Start Procedure for 2 Heat The start procedure for 3., 4. and all further heats are carried out the same way as the 2. Menu 53 has the same function as for the 1. heat. In case Bibo is used, counting up has to be set. For the 2.

  • Page 27: Special Functions

    Manual TdC 8001 4 Special Functions Test – Check TdC 8001 See chapter 6.13 Block – Deactivate Impulse Channels Every channel (C0 - C9) can be activated/ deactivated. Two possibilities exist to deactivate a channel: The deactivated channel ignores any impulse; the time is not recorded (channel off) −...

  • Page 28: Edit Times

    Manual TdC 8001 Edit Times 4.3.1 Edit Start Times 4.3.1.1 Clear Start Time <CLEAR> on the start keypad (12) clears the start time for the set start number shown on display − (1). The start times of this start number is shown with c as cleared in the memory and print out. −...
  • Page 29 Manual TdC 8001 4.3.1.4 Enter Start Times (Start Intervals) For many sports the start times are already determined before the race, i. e. you can enter the start times in advance. Press both <MENU> and <INPUT> to go to the menu for entering the start times. If the competitors start in regular intervals or at the same time, the start times can easily be entered: Press both <MENU>...

  • Page 30: Edit Finish Times

    Manual TdC 8001 4.3.2 Edit Finish Times 4.3.2.1 Clear Finish Times <CLEAR> of finish keypad (8) clears the finish time of the start number shown on display (6) − display (7) shows again a running time − The finish time of this start number is marked with a c as cleared in the memory. −...
  • Page 31 Manual TdC 8001 4.3.2.4 Edit Run, Memory and Intermediate Times In order to enter the edit menu for run, memory and intermediate times, press both <MENU> and <IN- PUT> (of finish keypad 8). Press both <MENU> and <INPUT>. − − The following shows on the info display (7): RUN TIME<...
  • Page 32 Manual TdC 8001 4.3.2.4.2 Edit Memory Time You can edit as follows: - Overwrite the memory time with finish key (8) - Copy memory time to another start number - Disqualify a competitor Change memory time: − Press both <MENU> and <INPUT> Press <F2>...

  • Page 33: Memo - Buffer For Mass Finish

    Manual TdC 8001 Memo – Buffer for Mass Finish In case several competitors reach the finish at the same time, start numbers cannot be entered as fast as the stop impulses are received. In this case use the MEMO key. Before the first competitor of a throng reaches the finish press MEMO.
  • Page 34 Manual TdC 8001 − The entered start number with corresponding time is saved and printed The same time is still on the info display (7): − No: _ Memo: 1 13:05:11.3453 first time in memory, channel 1 − Enter start number (finish keypad 8), e. g. start number 10 Confirm start number with <ENTER>...

  • Page 35: Class - Print Ranking

    Manual TdC 8001 Class – Print Ranking 4.5.1 Ranking in 1 Heat Press <CLASS> to print a ranking of the race. It is requested if race points should be calculated. When printing a ranking it is at the same time output via RS232 interface and display interface. The ranking for the 1 heat looks as follows on the printer: rank...
  • Page 36 Manual TdC 8001 Select if race points shall be calculated (for alpine or Nordic skiing): − Classement: NO RACE POINTS< RACE POINTS BEST TIME RACE POINTS START NUMBER Continue: ENTER − <F1> + <ENTER>: no race points are calculated <F2> + <ENTER>: for times of more than 30 seconds race points are calculated, reference time −...
  • Page 37 Manual TdC 8001 − Enter start numbers that you want to have in the ranking, e. g. 12 <ENTER>, 24 <ENTER>, 134 <ENTER>, 53 <ENTER> The info display (7) shows: − Classement: No: 12 No: 24 No: 134 Save with: ENTER No: 53 When all start number are input, press <ENTER>.

  • Page 38: Ranking In 2 Nd Heat

    Manual TdC 8001 Classement: RUN TIME 0009 1:31.45 0014 1:30.09 0072 1:33.41 0102 1:35.69 sum of the times 6:10.64 Disqualified: All start numbers disqualified via <INPUT> of the finish keypad (8) are printed. Classement: DISQUALIFIED 0007 0024 0107 Start order: If you are in 2 heat (or higher) you can print the start order for the current heat.

  • Page 39: Race Points

    Manual TdC 8001 4.5.3 Race Points For the ranking of SPLIT the race points for alpine or Nordic skiing can be calculated. Race point for alpine skiing can only be calculated if the run time is more than 30 seconds. Classement: NO RACE POINTS <...

  • Page 40: Main Menu - General Settings

    Manual TdC 8001 5 Main Menu – General Settings If settings are changed in the main menu, most of the changes are stored even after turning off. Settings of the main menu apply for all programs. Restoring the Default Settings Turn device off (switch g) −...
  • Page 41 Manual TdC 8001 Menu 37, : ..Time violation 1 = 0.25 .....Adjustable: 0 to 99.99 (p. 48) Menu 38, : ..Time violation 2 = 1 ......Adjustable: 0 to 99.99 (p. 48) Menu 39, : ..Parcour Time 1 = 000.00....Adjustable: 0 bis 999.99 (S.
  • Page 42 Manual TdC 8001 Display Time 2: Menu 5 Default = 03s Period of time that indicates for how lond the second time in the second heat (total or run time) is shown on display (5) and the scoreboard before the ranking disappears (or back to total time). input seconds with finish keypad (8) Menu 5: DISPLAY TIME 2 = 03 s Save with: ENTER...
  • Page 43 Manual TdC 8001 Intermediate Time Rank Menu 10 Default = OFF Display (5) and scoreboard can show the rank for every intermediate time. The rank is always displayed for the period of “display time”. For using several intermediate times, every one of it must have its own channel (C2 to C9).
  • Page 44 Manual TdC 8001 Printer Linefeed Menu 16 Default = 0 The printer can make blank lines after a printed paragraph (e. g. two blank lines so that the printout moves across the tear-off edge). 1 to 9 blank lines can be set; if set to 0, in every line is printed. Menu 16: PRINTER LINEFEED = 0 enter number of blank lines...
  • Page 45 Manual TdC 8001 Handicap Time Menu 22 Default = 00:00:00.00 Percentage that indicates how much the measured time is faster or slower than the handicap time. The handicap is deactivated if not time is input (00:00:00.00). Menu 22: HANDICAP TIME = 00:00:00.00 enter handicap time (no function yet) Save with: ENTER...
  • Page 46 Manual TdC 8001 Menu 26: D-BOARD-TEST 123456789 < F2 every digit is enumerated F3 every digit shows 8 and blank Continue: ENTER 888888888 F4 all digits show 8 and blank TIME The time of day is shown on the display. With the arrow keys the time can be shifted to the left or right.
  • Page 47 Manual TdC 8001 Print Time Speed Measurement, Menu 31 Default = OFF In program 7 speed measurement you can set if the time of days and net time of the speed measurement should also be printed. Menu 31: PRINT TIMES times and speed OFF <...
  • Page 48 Manual TdC 8001 Penalty Points Menu 36 Default = 04.00 Penalty points are imposed at show jumping. The standard penalty points for obstacle knockdown can be selected. Penalty Points from 0.01 to 99.99 are possible. Menu 36: PENALTY POINTS = 04.00 pre-set penalty points exit with <ENTER>...
  • Page 49 Manual TdC 8001 Count Down Time 1 Menu 43 Default = 00:01:00.00 Countdown time for carving and show jumping can be entered (carving: 0 to 23:59:59.99, show jumping: 0 to 6399.99 seconds). This time applies to all participants (main course at show jumping). Menu 43: COUNT DOWN TIME 1 = 00:01:00.00 enter countdown time exit with <ENTER>...
  • Page 50 Default = 9 When using LED-display boards from ALGE-TIMING you can adjust the brightness of the LED in 10 levels. The value 0 is relatively dark (e.g. when using it at night), the value 9 is the brightest (e.g. when you have sunshine).
  • Page 51 Menu 61 This function allows you to synchronize other timing devices with this TdC8001 (that is already running). When you select this menu, it will output at the next full minute a sync impulse through channel 0 (C0). In order to sync another timing device, start it and input the time of the next full minute and connect it through channel C0.

  • Page 52: Programs

    Manual TdC 8001 6 Programs In order to select a program, turn on the TdC 8001. After about 5 seconds the program used last time is displayed. For selecting this program press <ENTER>. For changing the programs directly enter the program number and press <ENTER>. You can also use ...

  • Page 53: Split, Program 1

    Manual TdC 8001 Split, Program 1 Net timing for competitions with any number of competitors started the race (mass start or individual start, e. g. alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cy- cling individual time trial). One start channel, one finish channel and up to 8 intermediate time channels are available.
  • Page 54 Manual TdC 8001 − Start impulse for number 2 is effected Display (1) automatically jumps to next start number − Finish impulse of start number 1 is effected − − Display (5) shows run time of start number 1 Start impulse for number 3 is effected −...
  • Page 55 Manual TdC 8001 Printer: example for a printout heat: start time 0001 10:05:58.9903 finish time 0001 10:07:20.2343 run time 1:21.24 heat: start time 0001 10:07:01.4858 0001 10:08:22.3854 finish time 1:20.90 run time 1:21.24 memory time e.g. 1 heat 2:42.14 total time Display Board GAZ5: The net time and start number/rank can be displayed on every ALGE display board.

  • Page 56: Split-Sequential, Program 3

    Manual TdC 8001 Split-Sequential, Program 3 Net timing and lap timing for competitions with single or mass start with any number of competitors in the competition at the same time (e. g. relay at Nordic skiing). One start, one finish and up to eight intermediate time channels are available.
  • Page 57 Manual TdC 8001 Default main menu: Menu 1: delay time start 1.0 sec. Menu 2 delay time finish 0.3 sec. Menu 3: seconds mode Menu 4: display time 1 3 sec. Menu 5: display time 2 3 sec. Menu 6: display thousandth Menu 7: info display...
  • Page 58 Manual TdC 8001 heat: start time 0001 14:00:00.0000 0001 14:11:20.5412 finish time run time 11:20.5 1 SQ 11:20.5 lap time of 1 heat 20:39.3 memory time 1 heat 31:59.8 total time (1 heat plus time 2 heat so far) 0001 14:00:00.0000 start time 10:22:00.4016...

  • Page 59: Parallel Slalom

    Manual TdC 8001 Parallel Slalom 6.3.1 Parallel Diff. (parallel slalom with finish difference time), program 4 Enter for every pair a heat number (automatic counting 1 – 9999) − − Two photocells are required for the finish, one for the blue and red course each The first photocell impulse triggers the timing;...
  • Page 60 Manual TdC 8001 − Confirm with <ENTER> Exit main menu by pressing <ALT> and <MENU> at the same time − TdC 8001 is not connected with the start and therefore the start is not timed. − − With first finish impulse display (5) shows running finish difference time and winner course. With second finish impulse display (5) shows finish difference time and winner course −...
  • Page 61 Manual TdC 8001 Display: In displays (1) and (6) the heat number of the pair is shown. − Display (5) shows the winner course and finish difference time − Info display (7) has no function for timing − Printer: example of printout 0001 1.231 Heat no 1: red course wins with 1.231 margin 0002...
  • Page 62 Manual TdC 8001 S ... seconds (on the decade of the seconds a zero is not shown) z .... 1/10 seconds h .... 1/100 seconds t ..... 1/1000 seconds (CR) ..Carriage Return Output via RS232c interface 1 startbit, 8 databit, no paritybit, 1 stopbit Output format: Transmission speed: 9,600 baud preferred settings (adjustable: 2400, 4800)

  • Page 63: Parallel Slalom Net, Program 5

    Manual TdC 8001 6.3.2 Parallel Slalom Net, Program 5 -63-...
  • Page 64 Manual TdC 8001 Parallel Slalom with timing of run times (net time) and finish difference time. The timing can be executed for both heats with heat total time and total finish difference time. Activation procedure: Turn on TdC 8001 (switch g) −...
  • Page 65 Manual TdC 8001 − Finish impulse for number 1 effected Finish impulse for number 2 effected − Info display (7) must show start number of blue (left) and red (right) course as well as the ap- − propriate run time Info display (7) shows heat difference time next to winner time −...
  • Page 66 Manual TdC 8001 Block finish times: The finish time of each course can separately be blocked. If <BLOCK> of keypad (12) is pressed, the finish time of the blue (left) course (c4) is printed invalid (time of day with ?). If <BLOCK> is pressed on the finish keypad (8), the time of the red (right) course (c1) is printed invalid (time of day with ?).
  • Page 67 Manual TdC 8001 Display (1): The start number of the competitor of the blue (left) course is shown. Furthermore this display shows the type of start number continuation (segment top – automatically next, segment bottom - automatically previous free) and the status of the starter (no display for not started, “b” for started, “L” for run time and “T”...
  • Page 68 Manual TdC 8001 Display Board GAZ finish difference time (run and total): On a 6-digit Auf ALGE display board the 1 digit shows a b (= blue or L = left). Afterwards the time in seconds and 1/1000 seconds is displayed. Set the thumbwheel switch of the display on 0 and the toggle switch in middle position.
  • Page 69 Manual TdC 8001 RS232c Interface 1 Startbit, 8 Databit, no Paritybit, 1 Stopbit Output format 9,600 baud default setting (adjustable: 2400, 4800, 9600) Transfer rate: ASCII Transfer protocol: xNNNNiCCxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) ..Parallel slalom, intermediate time, finish time xNNNNiRTxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) ..Parallel slalom, run time xNNNNiDTRxHH:MM:SS.zhtxx##(CR) ..

  • Page 70: Dual Timer, Program 6

    Manual TdC 8001 Dual Timer, Program 6 Net timing with intermediate times on two courses with one competitor each on the course. The start can be effected at the same time for both courses or separately. The evaluation can be carried out for each course separately or jointly.
  • Page 71 Manual TdC 8001 − enter start number for red (right) course with keypad (8) and confirm with <ENTER> display (6) must show start number (and group) of red (right) course − info display (7) must show the start number of blue (left) and red (right) course as well as ap- −...
  • Page 72 Manual TdC 8001 Modify times: In Dual Timer the times can be copied from one start number to another, invalid times can be made valid or times can be entered manually. Use <INPUT> of keypad (12) to change times of the blue course, the one of keypad (8) for changing times of the red course.
  • Page 73 Manual TdC 8001 Printer: example of printout start time blue course 0001 b ST 10:05:58.9901 finish time blue course 10:07:20.2342 run time blue course 1:21.24 start time red course 0002 r ST 10:07:01.4855 finish time red course 10:08:22.3856 1:20.90 run time red course 0001 l ST 10:05:58.9907 start time left course...

  • Page 74: Speed, Program 7

    Manual TdC 8001 Speed, Program 7 With this program the speed can be measured on a defined measuring distance (two photocells or other impulse devices) measurement: adjustable in km/h, m/s or mph measuring distance: adjustable from 1 to 9999 m minimum speed: adjustable from 1 t 9999 km/h, m/s or mph maximum speed:...
  • Page 75 Manual TdC 8001 − display (1) and display (6) must show correct start number (and group) display (5) shows 000.00 as speed − first impulse of channel c0 arrives − − display (1) shows next to start number “L” as indication that the competitor passed the first photocell (channel c0) −...
  • Page 76 Manual TdC 8001 Print times: In addition to the speeds the times can be printed. If in menu 31 “print times = ON” is selected, start, finish, run times and speed is issued. Attention: Internally the time is measured and calculated with a precision of 1/10,000. Automatic speed measurement: If in menu 12 “StNo Automatic”...

  • Page 77: Speed Skiing, Program 8

    Manual TdC 8001 Speed Skiing, Program 8 The program speed skiing measures time and speed for skiers who pass through two photocells with a distance of 100 m. With speed skiing program only one heat can be carried out. Measuring distance: 100 m (nonadjustable) speed: km/h (nonadjustable) Channels: C0 start channel, C1 finish channel Activation procedure:...
  • Page 78 Manual TdC 8001 − display (1) must show correct start number (and group) start impulse for number 1 effected − display (5) now shows running time, display (6) the started start number − − display (1) changes automatically to next start number when the competitor triggers the finish photocell, the running time is displayed;...
  • Page 79 Manual TdC 8001 Display board GAZ5: Net time and start number/rank as well as speed can be shown on an ALGE display board. Always the current number indicated in display (6) is displayed (on display board number is 3-digit, rank 2-digit). In main menu (menu 20) channel 2 can be activated.

  • Page 80: Carving, Program 9

    Manual TdC 8001 Carving, Program 9 Count-down at zero with horn, after that time runs upwards start- ing at zero. The count-down time can freely be entered. Any num- ber of competitors can be on the course at the same time. Up to eight intermediate times can be measured (c2 to c9).
  • Page 81 Manual TdC 8001 Countdown time: The countdown time for carving can be entered. Times from 0 to 23:59:59.99 are possible. This count- down time applies for all participants. Countdown time 1 = 00:01:00.00 enter countdown time exit with <ENTER> Save with: ENTER Key functions Keypad (12) or (9) Keypad (8) or (9)
  • Page 82 Manual TdC 8001 Printer: example of printout start time 0001 ST 10:30:17.0210 finish time 10:30:45.8578 allowed countdown time +1.17 start time 0002 ST 10:31:01.5791 finish time 10:31:32.9280 -1.33 countdown time exceeded Display board (D-LINE and GAZ): Countdown time and start number/rank can be shown each on an ALGE display board. The current num- ber shown in display (6) is always displayed (on display board number 3-digit, rank 2-digit) in main menu (see menu 20) channel 2 can be activated.

  • Page 83: 10-Channel Timer, Program 10

    Manual TdC 8001 10-Channel Timer, Program 10 There are two 10-channel timer programs. The difference is in the output on display boards. 10-channel timer 1: output of times of all timing channels to one display board 10-channel timer 2: output of times of all timing channels to different display boards (addressed out- put of channels) 6.8.1 10-Channel Timer 1, Program 101...
  • Page 84 Manual TdC 8001 Key functions Keypad (12) or (9) Keypad (8) or (9) clear start times CLEAR restore last cleared start time ALT + CLEAR clear finish time c1 CLEAR restore last cleared finish time c1 ALT + CLEAR block start time BLOCK ignore start time ALT + BLOCK...
  • Page 85 Manual TdC 8001 Printer: example of printout start time 0001 SZ 10:52:04.9900 Finish time 10:52:49.8958 0:44.90 Run time channel 1 (erste Zeit von Startnr. 1 auf channel 1) 0001 SZ 10:52:04.9900 Start time 10:52:49.8958 Finish time 0:45.47 Run time channel 2 0001 SZ 10:52:04.9900 Start time...

  • Page 86: 10-Channel Timer 2, Program 102

    Manual TdC 8001 6.8.2 10-Channel Timer 2, Program 102 The 10-channel timer 2 is a universal program with many application possibilities. It has a start channel (c0) and nine finish channels (c1 to c9). Every finish channel can be assigned with any number of the same number.
  • Page 87 Manual TdC 8001 − at next full minute a start impulse is issued via c0 TdC 8001 is ready for timing − press <F2> if display (5) shows a wrong time of day − − enter time with finish keypad (8) and confirm with <ENTER> start clock with start signal (<START>...
  • Page 88 Manual TdC 8001 Menu 12: start number automatic Menu 13: automatic time 00:00:00.00 Menu 14: print start time Menu 16: paperfeed Menu 17: RS232 baud rate 9600 baud Menu 18: RS232 run time Menu 19: d-board baud rate 2400 baud Menu 20: d-board channel 2 running...

  • Page 89: Equestrian Sport, Program 11

    − Table A Time Delayed program 133 − The programs for equestrian sport are not descried in this manual. A separate manual for equestrian sport can be downloaded from our website (www.alge-timing.com) or acquire at your ALGE representa- tion. -89-...

  • Page 90: Speed Skating, Program 12

    Manual TdC 8001 6.10 Speed Skating, Program 12 This program for speed skating was designed with emphasis on easy handling. As long as no lapping or dropping out occurs, the TdC 8001 does not have to be operated during the race. Operating the TdC 8001 Inside lane: The competitor starting on the inside lane is maintained as inside lane competitor for the whole race (on...
  • Page 91 Manual TdC 8001 Used impulse channels: start channel cable 000-xx (or cable reel) (jack h – c0) photocell inside lane cable 001-xx (jack A or A') or 000-xx (jack h – c1) photocell outside lane cable 001-xx (jack B) or 000-xx (jack h – c4) Change of lanes: The change of lanes was integrated in the TdC 8001 software.
  • Page 92 Manual TdC 8001 <STOP>: manual stop impulse for outside lane <MEMO>: times are stored and can later be assigned with <INPUT> to the cor- rect competitor <INPUT>: time stored with <MEMO> can be assigned to the competitors - IN- PUT of keypad (12) for inside and INPUT of keypad (8) for outside <CLEAR>...
  • Page 93 Manual TdC 8001 Display board (D-LINE and GAZ) Three display boards can be connected for each lane; one shows the running time, one the start number or after finishing the rank, a further additionally the lap time. run time and running time start number and rank...

  • Page 94: Cycling, Program 13

    Manual TdC 8001 6.11 Cycling, Program 13 6.11.1 Road Races, Program 131 The program dual timer was changed for road races. At the start the run time for all racers is shown. When the first cyclist finishes the time stops for him. On the display board the winner run time and the average speed is displayed.
  • Page 95 Manual TdC 8001 Rank calculation: Rank calculation must be deactivated (menu 30: rank calculation) Start channel: The start must only be affected for run time (channel c0). The lag is automatically started with finish impulse of run time (channel c1 or c3). Both channels must in any case be shorted. Identification: Run time is marked with “r”, lag time with “b”...
  • Page 96 Manual TdC 8001 Display board (D-LINE and GAZ): winner time running time lag time average speed Channel 2 can be activated in main menu (see menu 20). When working with channel 2 only the stopped time is shown on display board (no running time). RS232 Interface: see chapter 8.2 -96-...

  • Page 97: Dog Sports, Program 14

    Manual TdC 8001 6.12 Dog Sports, Program 14 There are different competitions for dog sport agility. The standad program “challenge” is available in TdC 8001. 6.12.1 Challenge, Program 141 The programs for agility are not described in this manual. The program is almost identical with the pro- gram show jumping.
  • Page 98 Manual TdC 8001 Display test, menu 49 When selecting display test, the info display shows as follows: Menu 49: DISPLAY TEST DISPLAY 1 test of display (1) DISPLAY 2 test of display (5) DISPLAY 3 test of display (6) Continue: ENTER DISPLAY 4 test of display (7) For the numerical displays (1, 5, 6) applies:...

  • Page 99: Description Of Accessory Devices

    Manual TdC 8001 7 Description of Accessory Devices Multichannel MC18 The MC 18 is used when the TdC 8001 is applied as 10-channel timer. The MC 18 has wired all 10 channels to banana jacks (channel 0 to 9, 10 to 17 are not activated). The MC 18 is connected at “multi channel”...

  • Page 100: Technical Data

    Manual TdC 8001 8 Technical Data Measuring range 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59.9999 seconds Time reference TCXO 11.520 MHz (temperature compensated quartz oscillator) Frequency deviation at -25 to +50°C +/- 2,5 ppm at +/- 0,009 sec./hrs. with ageing +/- 1 ppm per year calibrated +/- 0,1 ppm at 25°C Range of use...

  • Page 101: Connection System

    Manual TdC 8001 Connection System 8.1.1 Photocell Jacks and External Supply external photocell supply jacks A and A' (20 and 19) jack B (B) 1 input channel 0 (start) 1 input channel 3 (start) 2 input channel 1 (stop) 2 input channel 4 (stop) 3 joint ground 3 joint ground 4 input external supply (6 –...

  • Page 102: Rs232 / Rs485 (D)

    Manual TdC 8001 8.1.5 RS232 / RS485 (d) 1 RS232, data TXD (transmit) 2 common ground 3 RS232, data RXD (receive) 4 RS232, control line CTS 5 RS232, control line RTS 6 RS485, line a 7 output external supply 8 RS485, line b 8.1.6 Display Board (i) TdC 8001 sold before 2008:...
  • Page 103 Manual TdC 8001 parallel slalom, total time xNNNNiTTxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) xNNNNiDTT.HH:MM:SS.zhtxx##(CR) parallel slalom, total difference time pNNNNiCCxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) parallel slalom, finish time calculated from penalty time parallel slalom, run time calculated from penalty time pNNNNiRTxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) parallel slalom, total time calculated from penalty time pNNNNiTTxxHH:MM:SS.zhtqx##(CR) speed measurement xNNNNxkmhxxxxsssss.ssxxxGR(CR)

  • Page 104: Inquiry Of Device Settings Via Rs232 Interface

    Manual TdC 8001 Plug assignment: see chapter 8.1.5 cable from TdC 8001 to PC (9-pin) 067-02 cable from TdC 8001 to PC (25-pin) 066-03 In the mainmenu the following can be set: RS232 Baud rate: menu 17 Default = 9600 Bd Set baud rate for RS232 interface (d) on 2400, 4800, 9600 or 19200 baud.
  • Page 105 Manual TdC 8001 Automatic time ...... menu 13 Start channel for dual timer . menu 29 RS232 inquiry ......AT? RS232 inquiry ......STS? RS232 command ....AT=XX:XX:XX.XX RS232 command ....STS=SEPARATE adjustable ....... time in hrs/min/sec/1/100 adjustable ....... SEPARATE, COMMON Print start time ......

  • Page 106: Retrieve Data Via Rs232 Interface

    Manual TdC 8001 8.2.3 Retrieve Data via RS232 Interface All data of the TdC 8001 memory can be retrieved via RS232 Interface by for example a PC. Every input via the RS232 interface is confirmed with carriage return (in the following abbreviated (CR)). If a ranking of intermediate times is required, always all channel numbers must be entered.
  • Page 107 Manual TdC 8001 „CLASS“ --------------------------------- ranking of ... A class can be composed of several start number blocks. Every start number block gives the first and last start number of the block. Start numbers are separated by hyphen. Confirm every block with CR. Termination: 0000- 0000 and CR.
  • Page 108 Manual TdC 8001 CADITC7(CR) --------------------------- intermediate time C7 CADITC8(CR) --------------------------- intermediate time C8 CADITC9(CR) --------------------------- intermediate time C9 0001(CR) --------------------------------- input first start number 0005(CR) --------------------------------- input further start number 0012(CR) --------------------------------- input further start number 0025(CR) --------------------------------- input last start number 0000(CR) --------------------------------- termination of input „PROTOCOL“...

  • Page 109: Read Start Times Of A Pc Into The Tdc8001

    Manual TdC 8001 8.2.4 Read Start Times of a PC into the TdC8001 It is possible to transfer start times from a PC via the RS232 interface to the TDC8001 (e.g. for Gunder- son Start). Protokoll in ASCII: SSTb0001bC0bb09:02:31.9572b00 Desctibtion: SST ........

  • Page 110: Display Board (E) - Interface For Display Board

    Manual TdC 8001 Display Board (e) – Interface for Display Board Output format: 1 start bit, 8 data bit, no parity bit, 1 stop bit standard 2,400 baud (adjustable 4800, 9600, 19200) Transfer rate: ASCII Transfer protocol: The display board interface has two different channels channel 1: running time channel 2: running time and ranking or stopped time and ranking Attention: Channels 1 and 2 can be switched by turning the plug at jack (e) by 180°.
  • Page 111 Manual TdC 8001 D-Board time 2 Menu 5 Default = 3 seconds A time can be set that indicates for how long the second time in second heat (total time or run time) remains on the display (5) and the display boad before the ranking disappears (or switches back to total time).
  • Page 112 Manual TdC 8001 Subject to changes Copyright by ALGE-TIMING GmbH Rotkreuzstr. 39 6890 Lustenau / Austria https://www.alge-timing.com -112-...

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