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- Page 1 User Manual Firmware Version: 1.1.1 Manual Version: 1.0.1 Issue Date: 17/03/2022...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
System Status ............................ 14 3.11 Test Time Base Calibration ........................ 15 3.12 Internal Time Base Calibration ......................15 3.13 HiSmart Bib ............................16 3.14 HiSmart RSSI Threshold ........................16 3.15 Reset Default ............................. 17 HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... - Page 3 RTPro and HiLink with connection at start or finish ................25 RTPro and HiLink used in conjunction with EncRadio MF transmitters ..........25 RTPro and HiLink used in conjunction with EncRadio SF and Polifemo Radio SF transmitters ..27 Racetime 2 and HiLink used as transmitter ..................28 Racetime 2 and HiLink used as receiver via cable ................
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Page 4: Hilink General Description
INK GENERAL DESCRIPTION Touch display TNC connector for antenna Status LED USB C connector for power supply and PC connection Keyboard Line input Connector for cable connection to the stopwatch HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... - Page 5 DOWN Arrow button ENTER button for confirming (menu) and sending manual Microgate ON/OFF and Home radio signal (main menu) button LINE 2 socket Earth socket (GND) Connector for stopwatch LINE 1 socket connection cable HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1...
- Page 6 HiLink is not only a radio transmitter/receiver, but is de facto for all intents and purposes a stopwatch, being able to use both Microgate protocols and time-of-day transmission. HiLink also has a GPS module for synchronizing the time base with the satellite signal which can turn it into a synchronizer using one of its external lines.
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Page 7: Management Software
ANAGEMENT SOFTWARE Once the system is turned on using the Microgate ON/OFF button, the home screen gives us two options: 1. Start a new session 2. Enter the settings menu ESSION The screen gives us the following information: Header bar... -
Page 8: Header Bar
The bib number that will be transmitted The number can be changed with the UP and DOWN arrows (press and hold to fast forward) or by touching the tens or hundreds of units for a faster change. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... -
Page 9: Settings
EncRadio: if “EncRadio” mode is selected, the transmission protocol is that of the old generation of LinkGate EncRadio transmitters. In this mode HiLink can be used as a transmitter in conjunction with Rei2 and Racetime2 systems with DecRadio receivers. The “Send Device Status”... -
Page 10: Hismart Trigger
3.1.2 HiSmart Trigger This setting allows determining at what distance HiLink will consider HiSmart devices to be in the area, and therefore the number in transmission. The possible settings are: • 0= Disabled • 1= Immediate Range; approximate receiving distance 20cm (used for example at the start in skiing) •... -
Page 11: Radio
“radio channel”. Group ID is generally a filter that selects radio pulses that travel on the same frequency but belong to the same Group ID. The HiLink system makes it much more convenient to change frequency when there are several people transmitting on the same radio frequency... -
Page 12: Gps And Time Zone
HiLink can be synchronized with satellite time. 3.4.1 GPS Synchronization Mode The synchronization of the internal time base with the satellite time base can be done in the following ways: • Disabled: no synchronization with the satellite signal • One Time: in this mode once the satellite signal is valid the internal base synchronizes with the satellite time and then continues with an accuracy of ±1 ppm... -
Page 13: Brightness
3.6.2 Auto Brightness (ON/OFF) HiLink has an external light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness according to the external light (parameter set to ON). If the parameter is set to OFF, the brightness is adjusted with the percentage indicated in the “Set Brightness” parameter 3.6.3... -
Page 14: Synchronization Output
UTPUT This menu is useful when we want to use HiLink as a synchronizer. By setting the time and the repetition time we will send a pulse on the green socket every repetition time starting from the indicated time. The “Next minute”... -
Page 15: Test Time Base Calibration
This test checks the internal time base calibration, when there is a valid GPS signal. 3.12 I NTERNAL ALIBRATION This test allows the internal time base to be calibrated, when there is a valid GPS signal. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... -
Page 16: Hismart Bib
3.13 H MART This menu allows you to detect a HiSmart device in the immediate vicinity of HiLink, showing the serial number and the current bib number. Entering a new number in the New Bib field, using the touch display and the arrows, and pressing the “Confirm”... -
Page 17: Reset Default
3.15 R ESET EFAULT This option returns the HiLink device to the factory default settings. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... -
Page 18: Battery Charging And Operating Time
(all the battery bars lit steady). Battery life is approximately 10 hours with one transmission a minute. To perform a hardware reset, with HiLink turned on, press and hold the power button for at least 20 seconds until it turns off. -
Page 19: Connection To The Reipro And Rtpro Stopwatches
(use the $CAB202 cable) or directly via Bluetooth. In the case of a Bluetooth connection, HiLink decodes the radio signal and sends the time of day of the received pulse to the stopwatch. The stopwatch and HiLink must be synchronized in order to obtain correct information. -
Page 20: Rtpro-Hilink Connection Via Bluetooth
ONNECTION VIA LUETOOTH In the case of a Bluetooth connection, the first time (after which you no longer need to do this) HiLink must be connected to the RTPro stopwatch by following the steps below: From the RTPro main screen, click on the settings icon Select the Bluetooth menu Make sure that the HiLink you want to use as a receiver is turned on. - Page 21 Verify that the Bluetooth and HiSynch functions on RTPRO are enabled Select that device from the list of available devices and press connect. Wait until the device status is “Connected(HiSynch)” HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1...
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Page 22: Rtpro And Hilink Usage Configurations
SAGE ONFIGURATIONS The RTPro stopwatch together with the HiLink radio system can be used in several ways, and the Hilink system is fully compatible with previous generation Linkgate systems (Encoder and Decoder). First of all, it is important to note that there are two ways to connect HiLink to RTPro: •... -
Page 23: Free Rtpro And Hilink Along The Route
6.1.1 The connection to the stopwatch by cable Connect HiLink to the RTPro stopwatch. If you connect HiLink by cable, no configuration needs to be done on the device 6.1.2 The connection to the stopwatch via Bluetooth See chapter 5.1 for the sequence of operations. -
Page 24: The Setting Of The Transmission Devices
HiSmart Trigger= 4 Very Far HiSmart Trigger= 4 Very Far You should also check that all the HiLink devices are set to the same GroupID and on the same transmission frequency. See subsection Error! Reference source not found. for configuring these parameters. -
Page 25: Rtpro And Hilink With Connection At Start Or Finish
INK WITH CONNECTION AT START OR FINISH In this situation the RTPro stopwatch can be connected by cable or via BT directly to the HiLink device at the start or finish using the methods described in the previous parameter. In the case of connection via BT, the stopwatch must remain at a communication distance supported by BT technology (approximately less than 50m). - Page 26 The transmission frequency of the EncRadio devices must be the same as that selected on the HiLink devices. The compatibility table is as follows: Center Frequency HIFamily LinkGate Radio (multi-frequency) [MHz] [FREQ [DIP SWITCH] Number] Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 433.9000...
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Page 27: Rtpro And Hilink Used In Conjunction With Encradio Sf And Polifemo Radio Sf Transmitters
OLIFEMO ADIO TRANSMITTERS The HiLink system fully interfaces with the old EncRadio SF 10mW and 500mW transmitters and with the Polifemo SF photocells without any need for specific configurations. However, the following parameters must be taken into account: The transmission frequency of the HiLink devices must be set to the following values:... -
Page 28: Racetime 2 And Hilink Used As Transmitter
ACETIME INK USED AS TRANSMITTER If you have a Racetime2 stopwatch with a Linkgate MF or SF transmission system, you can always integrate it with new HiLink transmitters. HiLink transmitters must be configured as follows: Start Intermediate Finish Settings Settings... - Page 29 Switch 4 433.9000 433.9500 434.0000 434.0500 434.1000 434.1500 434.2000 434.2500 434.3000 434.3500 434.4000 434.4500 434.5000 434.5500 434.6000 434.6500 The Radio Channel of the EncRadio devices used must match the GroupID of the HiLink system. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1...
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Page 30: Racetime 2 And Hilink Used As Receiver Via Cable
ACETIME INK USED AS RECEIVER VIA CABLE The HiLink system can also be used as a radio receiver for the cable-connected Racetime2 stopwatch. In this case the HiLink system does not need any configuration. The following parameters must then be taken into account:... - Page 31 434.1500 434.2000 434.2500 434.3000 434.3500 434.4000 434.4500 434.5000 434.5500 434.6000 434.6500 The Radio Channel of the EncRadio devices used must match the GroupID of the HiLink system. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1...
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Page 32: Hismart The Automatic System For The Recognition Of Athletes
The device is supplied with a preset bib number that can be read in the top window and can be changed by HiLink (see HiSmart bib change menu) or by the ProUpdater program that can be downloaded from the Microgate website. - Page 33 On the RTPro stopwatch, for the “Training Light” program, it is also possible to configure a parameter which, during timing, only filters the times of HiSmart owners detected by HiLink. In “Settings”- “RTPro Settings”- “Software Configuration” the parameter “HiSmart Filter”, if selected, enables this feature.
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Page 34: Switching On And Off
N AND HiSmart is switched on by pressing and holding the middle button (Microgate symbol) for longer than 3 seconds. Once on, the status LED blinks slowly with a GREEN light. If the button is held down for less than 3 seconds, the RED LED (error signal) is shown for 3 seconds and the device remains off. -
Page 35: Charging Hismart
LED, which has turned RED, switches completely off. After doing this, HiSmart goes into a Sleep mode with very low power consumption (10nA) that preserves the battery. On the contrary, switching the device off normally will deplete the batteries (if not used) in approximately 2 months. HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... -
Page 36: Annex Connectors (Pin Out)
NNEX ONNECTORS PIN OUT All connectors are viewed from the contact side (as seen when looking at the HILINK from the front). The connection diagrams are provided for documentation purposes. Microgate recommends using its original cables, which are EC approved. -
Page 37: Appendix Radio Frequencies
433.9750 434.0000 434.0250 434.0500 434.0750 434.1000 434.1250 434.1500 434.1750 434.2000 434.2250 434.2500 434.2750 434.3000 434.3250 434.3500 434.3750 434.4000 434.4250 434.4500 434.4750 434.5000 434.5250 434.5500 434.5750 434.6000 434.6250 434.6500 434.6750 434.7000 434.7250 434.7500 434.7750 HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1... -
Page 38: Linkgate Radio Mf Compatible Radio Frequency Table - 434 Mhz Band
434.3000 434.3500 434.4000 434.4500 434.5000 434.5500 434.6000 434.6500 – 434 MH ADIO COMPATIBLE ADIO REQUENCY ABLE Center Frequency HIFamily Linkgate Radio SF/SF2/SF3/SF4 (single frequency) [MHz] [FREQ Number] 433.9200 Not compatible 434.0750 434.6000 434.7000 HiLink User manual EN – v 1.0.1...
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