Synchronized Start - ALGE-Timing TDC8001 Manual

Shunt test:
Short-circuit cable at the other end (connect the banana plugs)
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Press <TEST>
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Voltage at short-circuited channel must be between 0 and 0.9 V. In case the voltage is higher
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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. You should use a multi-
meter to check the resistance of the connection if it has not been used for a long time.
Most of the problems with timing are caused by bad connections. The cables should be inspected in
good time before the season's opening. Bad cables or plugs cannot be replaced shortly before a race.
Your ALGE representation can assist here.
Needle of meter (3) swings:
The needle starts to swing if the photocell is misaligned. The photocell must be checked. The swinging
of the needle can also be caused by a long impulse or short-circuit.

2.11 Synchronized Start

Synchronization with other timing devices is possible. The synchronization is carried out during setting
of the time of day in the main menu after turning on the TdC 8001.
Connect the timing devices via start banana jacks (or cable 004) with each other.
Time: 10:15:23
Date: 11-02-28
Continue: ENTER
There are two ways to synchronize:
− Synchronization by internal clock
Manual synchronization
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Synchronization by internal clock:
Press <F1> and then <ENTER>
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Info display (7) shows:
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Time: 10:15:23
Date: 11-02-28
Synchronize: on minute change
Manual synchronization:
Press <F2>, then
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− Press <ENTER>
Info display (7) shows:
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Time: 10:15:23
Date: 11-02-28
Save with: ENTER
Enter time of day with finish keypad (8) and confirm with <ENTER>
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− Enter date with finish keypad (8) and confirm with <ENTER>
Time: 11:25:23
Date: 11-03-17
Synchronize: START key / channel C0
Press <START> for synchronization or synchronize by external start impulse c0
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− TdC 8001 is ready for timing
Manual
TdC 8001
F1
OK <
2F2 time or date is wrong
WRONG
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time and date are correct