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E-GUN / STARTTIME IV User’s Manual 3481.501.02 Version 1.1 Edition August 2011...
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E-GUN / StartTime IV INTRODUCTION 1.1 Concept The electronic start system StartTime IV is used in several sport like athletics (AT), swimming (SW), Speed Skating (SS) with Start & Microphone unit (SMU) or The electronic start system is composed of a flash gun and a sound generation box. When the starter active the gun trigger, simultaneously, a sound is played, a flash is emitted and a start pulse is given to the timing device.
Figure 1 - StartTime IV rear face Connector Description CHARGER Charger input for internal battery Connection to Swiss Timing telephone line Serial line to download new sounds or special functions SERIAL START 1 Connection to the main timing device (MAIN / PRIMARY).
E-GUN / StartTime IV 1.3 Start & Microphone unit (SMU) SPEAK Allow starter to connect microphone to loudspeaker output or TEL line START Allow starter to start the TIMER READY 1 Ready status of TIMER 1 READY 2 Ready status of TIMER 2 RECALLERS 1-3 Status of starter recaller (AT) External microphone...
1.4 E-Gun Figure 3 – E-GUN LED / Key Description TALK Indication of the selected audio channel Mode SPEAK selected (( )) Mode TEL selected READY 1 Indication that the main timing device is ready (MAIN / PRIMARY) READY 2 Indication that the additional timing device is ready (BACKUP / SECONDARY) FLASH CHARGE Indication that the flash system is recharging...
E-GUN / StartTime IV INSTALLATION 2.1 Connecting the installation Connections have to be made at the rear of StartTime IV Some connections are mandatory and some depends of the use: 2.1.1 Connections overview Figure 4 - Connecting the installation Version 1.1 3481.501.02 Page 5...
2.1.2 External loudspeakers connection The minimum recommended load per amplifier is 3.2 Ohms and the maximum is 16Ohms. It's possible to use a load of 2 Ohms but will result in increased distortion and loss of output power. Any combination that gives a total load of between 3.2 and 16 Ohms is acceptable. Note the phase (+ sign or Red dot) of the speakers, or loss of sound quality will occur.
E-GUN / StartTime IV 2.1.3 Extension cables The microphone cable may be extended to 30 Meters. If extended further, noise and ”hum” may distort the signal. No damage to the unit will happen although. The loudspeaker cables can be extended up to 30 meters with 0.75mm² cable or 50 meters with 1 or 1.5mm²...
2.2 Operation 2.2.1 Stand Alone Operation with TIMER (Quantum, Chronos, ARES) 1. Connect or SMU to GUN/MICRO 2. Connect the cable from TIMER to START 1. 3. Turn the unit ON by pressing the key (>0.5sec.). SMU : LEDs are tested and Recallers LEDs blink till sport selection is made. -GUN : LEDs are tested and then red LED blinks till sport selection is made 4.
E-GUN / StartTime IV 2.2.2 Stand Alone Operation (PowerTime) First use ONLY 1. Connect or SMU to GUN / MICRO 2. Connect the cable from PowerTime to START 1. 3. Turn the unit ON by pressing the key (>0.5sec.). SMU : LEDs are tested and Recallers LEDs blink till sport selection is made. -GUN: red LED blinks till sport selection is made 4.
2.2.4 Audio levels There is possibility to adjust 4 audio levels: Level of internal and external loudspeakers Level of LINE OUT Level of optional headset Level of microphone (SMU unit or Headset micro) Turn knob button and adjust to the desired level. to select other audio and adjust level with 2.2.5 Battery level Battery is full charged.
E-GUN / StartTime IV GETTING STARTED 3.1 First use Read chapter 3 and select desired configuration and connect the StartTime IV charger. 3.2 Main Menu You can access the Setup, Diagnostics and Factory Reset menus by pressing Chapter 3.3 Chapter 3.4 Chapter 3.5 Chapter 3.6 Chapter 3.7...
3.3 Exit Set Up This menu allows exiting menu. 3.4 Set Up menu Set Up menu allows the user to define particular settings adapted to its own use. To navigate in the menu, use following buttons: To enter and exit of the set up menu To move from one to another set up To select value in the set up menu If setup is modified in AT, SS or SW, sport selection is automatically...
E-GUN / StartTime IV 3.4.6 Ready 1 Needed (Main / Primary) If you want to authorize start from the Main/Primary TIMER installation (control room), select the setup to The system, when connected to timing devices such as Quantum, Chronos or ARES, gives a high level of security with the READY indicator.
3.4.13 Radio Frequency channel Wireless system is used with recallers and If you meet some transmission problem with RF53, you have possibility to select another channel (1 / 2402.75MHz to 83 / 2484.75MHz). 3.4.14 Factory settings Protected Set Up Setup Description Start Sound: BANG...
3.5 Diagnostics StartTime IV The Diagnostics menu allows setting several functions of the 3.6 Factory Reset The Factory Reset menu allows the resetting of the factory parameters (see chapter 3.3). Press on OK to confirm. Factory Reset is possible only if CUS sport is selected. 3.7 Pair Recaller Page 16 3481.501.02...
E-GUN / StartTime IV ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES 4.1 Power supply Use only charger supplied or a type approved by .This could destroy the battery, cause damage to unit, and possible cause personal injury due to fire or/and electrical shock. 4.2 Connectors pinning Description Connector type Pin description...
PROPERTIES 5.1 Dimensions and weights Main unit dimensions: 376 x 215 x 245mm w/o Connectors Microphone dimensions: 118 x 25 x 80 mm. + 7 meter cable 280 x 35 x 140 mm + 7 meter cable E-GUN dimensions Alarm “low battery”: Yes, 4 levels indicated as battery symbol (Empty, Low, Medium, Full) Protection class:...
E-GUN / StartTime IV OPTIONS 6.1 Auxiliary flash Optical signalling device for the start connected directly to the StartTime IV, it can be positioned to one's liking near the deaf athlete. 6.2 External loudspeaker For mobile installations, place the speakers as follows: 3399.9xx.03 1 speaker per line 3399.9xx.06...
MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION 7.1 Fuses There are three Car type fuses and one fuse 5x20 mm in the unit: F1 = 2 AT slow. (Charger input / Car type) F2 = 7.5 AT slow. (Amplifier / Car type) F3 = 2 AT slow (Logic / Car type) F4 = 6.3 Ah slow.
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