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Version 03/2013
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  • Page 1 CHRONOPRINTER 545 User Manual Version 03/2013 TAG Heuer Timing Page 1 / 49...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    JUMPING MODE (details)     8.1. Input Configuration     8.2. (Menu: Jumping Parameters)     8.3. Timing Mode: Jumping Speed     8.4. Mode: Jumping 2 Phase / Jumping SNG Phase     TAG Heuer Timing Page 2 / 49...
  • Page 3 19.3. Ethernet connection test :     Flow Char Main Menu     Flow chart of Run Menu     To opa run menu     Technical specifications     Accessories     TAG Heuer Timing Page 3 / 49...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Building on TAG Heuer Professional Timing’s legacy of evolution and innovation in timing equipment, the brand has developed a new version of our famous Chronoprinter. The CP 545 version offers outstanding precision, reliability and simplicity to the user, with new features such as a USB connection for easier communication with all PCs, a larger internal memory and new integrated timing modes such as jumping for equestrian events.

  • Page 5: Rear Connectors

    (2400 / 4800 / 9600 Bds (default) and 32k or 56k Bds) Upgrade of the new software for CP 545 Timing data transfer from one CP 545 to another. With “Display Mode”, this allows standard communication with TAG Heuer or Alge displays boards ETHERNET Bidirectional communication with a PC or a Network (LAN) with other CP 545, PC display board or printer.

  • Page 6: Quick Operation Guide

    4. Quick operation guide The exceptional performance of Chronoprinter CP 545 is guaranteed with its simplicity of use, the hallmark of TAG Heuer timing philosophy 4.1. Battery installation & replacement / rechargeable NiMH battery To op/the battery cover, use your thumbs to firmly push it in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 7 The CP 545 provides a visual (on the LCD) and audio alarm if an external input remains in short- circuit. This feature allows you to observe the status of TAG Heuer’s new “direct-response” photocells (HL2-31 & HL2-35 – serial number up to 7000) and allows the timekeeper to instantly determine if a photocell is out of alignment.

  • Page 8: Menu Description Before Opening Up A New Run

    It is also possible to synchronize the time from 00:00 (only in SPLIT and SPLIT/LAP mode) wh/a restart back to zero may be required Master/Slave La selection “Master/Slave” wh/we connect together via RS232, two Chronoprinter 545. 5.4. Clear Memory Use only wh/you start a new timing session and you are sure you do not need to retain previous runs in the device’s memory!

  • Page 9: Timing Modes

    Sequential recording of time-of-Day on 4 or 8 channels (if 2 CP 545 are connected together with RS232 connection) directly to an external PC. Uses bi-directional communication with a PC running TAG Heuer or Split Second (USSA / CLUB / NASTAR) software, where it is possible to print all net times, current ranking and ev/the competitor name and affiliation directly on the CP 545 printer.

  • Page 10: Jumping Parameters

    Set Penalty in Ph2 wh/time limit is exceeded, it is possible to set the points penalties / time (example: “0.25 pts / 1 sec” or “1.00 pts / 4 sec”) 5.7.6. Set Pause Penalty Set a default Time Penalty if pause is requested (sec) TAG Heuer Timing Page 10 / 49...

  • Page 11: Parameters

    The minimum lock-out time of 0.01 sec should not be used with any mechanical triggering device (bounce may cause several impulses received). ATTENTION For your convenience, default lock times are pre-programmed for each timing mode, and can be modified by you. TAG Heuer Timing Page 11 / 49...

  • Page 12: Numbering (Except Ptb Seq)

    This function is not in use wh/the CP 545 is powered. 5.8.8. LCD Delay LCD duration of the currently displayed information. Adjust with ▲ Plus / ▼ Less, th/validate ◄┘ (5 seconds is the default setting) TAG Heuer Timing Page 12 / 49...

  • Page 13: Beep

    9'600 Bds is the default setting. To Display  Running Time on the TAG Heuer display (HL960 / HL 970 / HL990 / HL965 / HL980) and other display as Alge.  Running Time of Day of the CP 545 ...

  • Page 14: Ethernet

    The Ethernet communication port has continuous power consumption, and therefore is OFF by default. It must be turned ON each time you power up the Chronoprinter. 5.8.12. Language The CP 545 is programmed in English, French, German and Italian. TAG Heuer Timing Page 14 / 49...

  • Page 15: Battery Type

    If type of battery is different than our recommended (NiMH), please disable the charging process. No warranty will be available if users do not respect this rule. TAG Heuer reference for NiMH battery: STHAANiMH. 5.8.14. Setting print Prints the complete setting of the CP 545, the memory status, Timing Mode, accuracy, input status, lock time and battery level 5.9.

  • Page 16: Download

    Download the time of a run to a PC via USB ► To Chrono RS232: to download the time from a run from a Chronoprinter to another one. It is important to set correctly the Input. TAG Heuer Timing Page 16 / 49...

  • Page 17: Menu Description Once Run Is Open

    To download to PC, to Printer, to USB or to Chrono. Refer to the main menu. WARNING Please refer you to the chapter 6.7.4 (Inputs Status) to setup the received CP 545 from another CP 545. TAG Heuer Timing Page 17 / 49...

  • Page 18: Specificity The Timing Mode

    If several competitors are ranked with the same time (tie) at the 30th position in the proceeding run, BIBO will take in account these entire competitors N°’s. BIBO is not enabled, the start order of the second run will follow the ranking of the first run TAG Heuer Timing Page 18 / 49...

  • Page 19: Jumping Mode (Details)

    3), ev/if the Count Down value is setting at “0”.(from the first Input 3 – Start Count Down, to the last Input 4 – Finish) On the LCD, you will have various information displayed during the race. TAG Heuer Timing Page 19 / 49...

  • Page 20: Mode: Jumping 2 Phase / Jumping Sng Phase

    Enter (◄┘) Remove points penalties: To remove points penalties during a competitor’s run, you have to press “ ”and number of points you want to remove, validating by pressing Enter (◄┘) TAG Heuer Timing Page 20 / 49...

  • Page 21: To Pause

    The times are still identified to the competitor but the flag “*D” indicates that the competitor is “Disqualified” Disqualify Competitor Example: 1 + R + 0 + ◄┘ Re-qualify a competitor + N° of competitor disqualify + R + N° competitor Example: + 1 + R + 0 + ◄┘ TAG Heuer Timing Page 21 / 49...

  • Page 22: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Note: Normally a disqualification is the function of a race jury. However, use this function if no race jury exists and you desire to remove the athlete from the ranking due to disqualification. TAG Heuer Timing Page 22 / 49...

  • Page 23: Special Characters Memorized, Printed And Sent To The Pc

    After a RESET, the memory is cleared and all parameters are restored. To achieve a RESET, the CP 545 batteries should have a good life or alternatively connect the external power supply. The RESET is available with CP 545 OFF. TAG Heuer Timing Page 23 / 49...

  • Page 24: Mass Start Or Group Start (Grp)

    If one or more competitor numbers are starting at the same time, select Duplicate and follow the steps as described above. WARNING The defined start times must be referenced with the time-of-day of your CP 545 (Synchronise). TAG Heuer Timing Page 24 / 49...

  • Page 25: Changing The Paper Roll

    Rotate the paper roll to loos/a little bit of the paper. Extract 3 to 4 cm of paper. Firmly hold the unrolled paper with your index finger and thumb on each side and pull it vertically out. TAG Heuer Timing Page 25 / 49...

  • Page 26: Autonomy / Batteries

    0°C / (32°F) 20C° / (68°F) Battery delivered with CP 545: Sanyo 2’500 11’000 (ref TAG Heuer: STHAANiMH) impulses impulses Use in low temperatures The CP 545 is able to print on temperatures as low as -25°C! Whenever possible, use the external power supply to extend battery life.

  • Page 27: Information About Timing Modes

    Each Timing Mode has parameters that are memorized (default) based on those giv/during the last timing session. Each Timing Mode proposes the main parameters memorized by default or used during the last timing session. Example: CHRONOPRINTER 545 PTB SEQUENTIAL Mode N°0003 V.A-08 DATE <DMY> 04.12.07 HOURS <HMS>...
  • Page 28 Count down on Input 3  Start/Stop function on Input 3  Start Phase 1 on input 1  Start Phase 2 on input 2  Finish on input 4  Validation of time: ENTER TAG Heuer Timing Page 28 / 49...

  • Page 29: Example Of Timekeeping Sessions

    62.582 Km/h 15:26:22.802 15:29:50.241 15:29:50.750 4 speeds are set in the PTB, NET TIME, START-FINISH, 15:29:51.210 TRAINING and SPLIT mode 1 speed by course track in PARALLEL SEQ. Speed 1 78.311 Km/h 15:29:51.720 TAG Heuer Timing Page 29 / 49...

  • Page 30: Net Time Mode

    13:35:28.364 13:35:29.177 Ranking of the 1 13:35:28.364 <1> 00:01:34.18 13:35:26.177 <1> 00:01:00.68 **************************** RANKING RUN N° 00:01:00.68 00:01:01.11 Le N°8 left. 00:01:09.39 He gives up (N°8 + 0) 00:01:10.56 00:01:14.39 00:01:34.18 TAG Heuer Timing Page 30 / 49...
  • Page 31 RUN N° 02+01 00:01:33.41 00:01:35.33 General ranking with addition of run 1 and 2 00:01:38.77 00:01:46.21 00:01:51.42 00:02:12.96 **************************** **************************** Ranking Run 2 RANKING RUN N° 2 00:01:29.38 00:01:32.30 00:01:34.65 00:01:35.65 00:01:37.03 00:02:38.78 **************************** TAG Heuer Timing Page 31 / 49...

  • Page 32: Parallel Sequential Mode

    <3> 00:01:19.65 **************************** RANKING RUN N° 01 -> BLUE Blue course competitor ranking 00:01:17.97 00:01:18.64 00:01:19.65 -> Red course competitor ranking 00:01:16.71 00:01:17.88 00:01:18.13 **************************** RUN N° 01 CLOSED Close the run (menu) TAG Heuer Timing Page 32 / 49...
  • Page 33 00:01:16.05 00:01:13.09 00:01:15.01 00:01:16.05 00:01:16.80 General ranking with Run 1 and 2 added 00:01:16.97 00:01:17.51 **************************** RANKING RUN N° 02 -> BLUE Run 2 ranking 00:01:16.38 00:01:17.92 00:01:19.63 -> 00:01:15.36 00:01:18.16 00:01:18.13 **************************** TAG Heuer Timing Page 33 / 49...

  • Page 34: Parallel Differential Mode

    For the run 2, WITHOUT PENALTY, the differences during run 1 will be implemented for each N° competitors. 0,000 for the winner of the 1st run and 0,698 for example, for the competitor who faces the winner on the opposite track. TAG Heuer Timing Page 34 / 49...

  • Page 35: Training Mode

    This timing mode requires a minimal amount of manual input N° if the competitor N° proposed on the Start is incorrect N° if competitor aborts the run Example: N°3 starts and aborts the run after the 1 intermediate TAG Heuer Timing Page 35 / 49...

  • Page 36: Example: Jumping Mode

    On phase 1 Point 4 points Competitor Pause penalty 0 sec CountDown Time Penalty 0.00 points -- Phase 1 -- Ranking Net time 64.30 sec Points Pause Penalty Time Penalty 0.00 <6> 64.30 TAG Heuer Timing Page 36 / 49...

  • Page 37: Example Jumping - Jump-Off

    ......Ranking Competitor Net time 64.30 sec Countdown -- Phase 1 -- TAG Heuer Timing Page 37 / 49...
  • Page 38 Ranking ......Net time 57.12 sec TAG Heuer Timing Page 38 / 49...

  • Page 39: Download A New Version Of Software And/Or Language

    11. The new software version will be printed (if the Printer is in ON) 18. RS232 and Ethernet Protocol For details of the communication protocol, please refer to the document: THCOM08. Please contact us directly at : info@tagheuer-timing.com TAG Heuer Timing Page 39 / 49...

  • Page 40: Ethernet Link Configuration

    We suggest that you create a short cut from your desk top to simplify the access to the LAN.  Select Local Area Connexion  Select Properties  Choose Internet Protocol TCP/IP  Again, select Properties TAG Heuer Timing Page 40 / 49...

  • Page 41: In Ski Pro, Msport Pro Etc

    If not, to retrieve to the original setting, please select Obtain an IP address automatically 19.2. In SKI PRO, MSPORT PRO etc.  Select the type of Timing Devices and enter the IP address of your CP 545. TAG Heuer Timing Page 41 / 49...

  • Page 42: Ethernet Connection Test

    CP 545 PING 192.168.1.50  If the link is not working, please check carefully the following : a) IP address of your PC b) IP address of your CP 545 c) Connexion TAG Heuer Timing Page 42 / 49...

  • Page 43: Flow Char Main Menu

     NET TIME  NET TIME + 2 INTER  PARALLELE SEQ  PARALLELE DIFF  START – FINISH  START INTER FINISH  TRAINING  SPLIT 1 – 4  SPLIT 5 – 8 TAG Heuer Timing Page 43 / 49...
  • Page 44 Erreur ! Signet non défini. ON OFF  Download Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. Erreur ! Signet non défini.  To display  To USB  To PC  To Chrono RS232 TAG Heuer Timing Page 44 / 49...

  • Page 45: Flow Chart Of Run Menu

     Beep ON OFF  RS232  To PC Baud Rate  To HL960 990 Display Bodet HL970 Running Time Time of day Display OFF  To HL970 980 Protocol THDIS08 Running Time TAG Heuer Timing Page 45 / 49...

  • Page 46: To Opa Run Menu

    Add a run with penalties Run list  TRAINING  SPLIT If the time of day synchro is selected to Start at Zero, a reset time to Zero is possible anytime during a run SPLITLAP  JUMPING TAG Heuer Timing Page 46 / 49...

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    CP 545 with transport case and power supply: 1'800g PLEASE NOTE Some technical specifications could be modified or improved without any advice. This is to guarantee the evolution of our devices and accessories. TAG Heuer Timing Page 47 / 49...

  • Page 48: Accessories

    This docking station is recommended for an absolute precision and professional timing and allows you to communicate betweseveral systems in a difficult environment. Include  Internal battery  GPS module  GSM module TAG Heuer Timing Page 48 / 49...
  • Page 49 TAG Heuer PROFESSIONAL TIMING 6A Louis-Joseph Chevrolet 2300 la Chaux-de-Fonds Switzerland Tel : 032 919 8000 Fax : 032 919 9026 info@tagheuer-timing.com www.tagheuer-timing.com TAG Heuer Timing Page 49 / 49...

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