GliderKeeper GliderTimer-PRO Operating Instructions Manual

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Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction. .......................................................................................................................... 2

Getting data from GliderKeeper ............................................................................................ 4

A competition overview. ....................................................................................................... 5

The General Settings. ............................................................................................................ 5

GliderScore files. .................................................................................................................... 7

Input the Data into the Competition. .................................................................................... 9

The Pick Data menu. .............................................................................................................. 9

Updating the Schedule Table .............................................................................................. 11

GliderThrow screens ............................................................................................................ 12

10. UTC Synchronisation. General requirements. ..................................................................... 12

11. Panel Interface .................................................................................................................... 13

12. Audio Output ....................................................................................................................... 13

13. Manual Input Into GliderScore ............................................................................................ 14

14. Using GliderScore PC to drive Panel and Audio .................................................................. 14

15. Support ................................................................................................................................ 15

16. Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 16

Annex 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 17

Annex 2: Competition Generation Executive Process. ................................................................ 19

Annex 3: Competition Data Gathering. ....................................................................................... 21

Annex 4: Repeat Data Gathering when GliderKeeper data Connection failed ........................... 22

Annex 5: Schedule File Update in the GliderTimer units. ........................................................... 22

Annex 6: Installation of NTP client in your PC. ............................................................................ 23

Annex 7: How to improve Wi-Fi link in some noisy environments. ............................................ 25

Declaration of Conformity: .......................................................................................................... 26

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Annex 2: Competition Generation Executive Process..............19 Annex 3: Competition Data Gathering..................21 Annex 4: Repeat Data Gathering when GliderKeeper data Connection failed ......22 Annex 5: Schedule File Update in the GliderTimer units............22 Annex 6: Installation of NTP client in your PC................23 Annex 7: How to improve Wi-Fi link in some noisy environments.
Page 2: Introduction
Everything is accurately synchronised with the competition timing. GliderTimer-Pro consists of the same M5 Stack Core platform which has been enhanced with the audio, panel comm and battery power circuits. It also features a Master Power switch that removes the undesirable self-discharging effect that the original platform experienced.
Page 3 -To reset GliderTimer. Press once Power/Reset button. Charging. GliderTimer-PRO internal battery is a 1000 mAh single LiPO cell. It gives around 5 hours operating time after full charging. The internal battery will be charged either from the same method the GliderTimer(mini) uses by pluging USB type C cable connected to a 5v USB power source as a PC or phone charger or a battery pack.
Page 4: Getting Data From Gliderkeeper
If after 15 seconds the data was not transmitted, you will hear a “bleep”(two inmediate different tones) when data starts, you can try again. Reset GliderTimer and then switch GliderKeeper OFF and power it ON in vertical position, to directly go to Wi-Fi mode as many times as necessary. Failed transmissions can be due GliderTimer being too far away, or more likely, the pilot´s radio transmitter is too close, causing...
Page 5: A Competition Overview
A Full Competition is for GliderTimer a set of 3 files that have to be uploaded to all the units for working properly together. -The Pilot List, which includes the ID of the different GliderKeeper units used by the pilot, used to identify the pilot owner of the incoming datasets.
Page 6 mod 414 Operating instructions You will access the General Settings, by clicking into the System Menu: System/ General Settings. In the left column you have: Display settings: Beep Volume intensities of the GliderTimer internal speaker (0-6) and Display Brightness (50-250 in 5 steps). Volume Settings: You can change the countdown voice volume (Announcement Volume (10-30) and the Background Volume (0-20).
Page 7: Gliderscore Files
GliderTimers need update. Strict Landing/Launch Timing: When this flag is selected GliderTimer will ascertain that the flight data coming from a GliderKeeper, equipped with a GKSync, was done within the working time to apply the landing bonus. The flight score will be cancelled if the landing was one minute later than the end of working time (as per F5J rules).
Page 8 mod 414 Operating instructions In the UI there is a tab to easily upload these 3 files together for each unit. We recommend that when you generate those files, in the different moments of preparing the competition in GliderScore, you make your own folder on purpose to have these files easily identified. And further more change their names into something like this: By “prepending”...
Page 9: Input The Data Into The Competition
Please, follow GliderTimer (mini) manual for collecting data into a single GliderTimer in case of a “Small Competition”. For a “Full Competition” the individual Flight data Collection from a GliderKeeper is the same, but the following peculiarities are applicable here.
Page 10 mod 414 Operating instructions Access Point (AP) mode. With GliderTimer in this (collector) mode, wireless clients such as GliderKeepers, laptops, desktops, PDAs can send data to the Access Point. In this case AP is GliderTimer and the clients are the various GliderKeepers sending their flight data.
Page 11: Updating The Schedule Table
mod 414 Operating instructions NOTE: When you see a “Calibrated” message it means that the clock coefficients of GliderTimer were updated, this will only happen if more than 8 hours were elapsed since last Synchronisation. NOTE: The only way of exiting after a Pick Data selection is by resetting (Power/Reset) the unit. NOTE, IMPORTANT: Recorded competition data WILL NOT BE LOST when resetting the GliderTimer unit.
Page 12: Gliderthrow Screens
Before you start a competition, you have to make sure every GliderKeeper and GliderTimer were synchronised to UTC, you have seen in this document how to do with GliderTimers (this happens when you connect to the hotspot, see section 7, wait until “Full Sync!” appears), follow GliderKeeper manual for the GliderKeepers and GKSyncs involved.
Page 13: Panel Interface
mod 414 Operating instructions 11. Panel Interface Connector 2 is a removable screw terminal 4 pins. Only Tx, pin 1 (the more external one, bottom in above picture) and GND, pin 4 (the more internal, on top of the picture) have a connection., see the wiring in the back of the unit.
Page 14: Manual Input Into Gliderscore
QR code. If necessary, you can use these QR codes to upload flights. For instance, a competitor who is not using a GliderKeeper altimeter, a specific GliderKeeper who refuses to engage GliderTimer, or the Competition Director may want to upload a specific flight.
Page 15: Support
If you need some help, have a suggestion, something to improve, you think you found a bug or just want to share your opinion or pictures, please send us an email to support@gliderkeeper.com with as much detail you have available. Please send us details like ID#, SW version, captured screens, FlightData.bin of your flight and, if available, picture of the model or the airfield…...
Page 16: Specifications
414 Operating instructions 16. Specifications GliderTimer-PRO Dimensions: 54 x 135 x 228 mm. Weight: 155 gr. External Speaker: 3W. Screen: 320x240 RGB TFT. Power Supply: 6,5-28v dual DC input; 5 V USB charger type C connector. Current consumption: Approx. 200mA.
Page 17: Annex 1: Safety Instructions
1. Read instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before GliderKeeper is operated. 2. Retain instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference (for inst.: file it in your mobile).
Page 18 There are no user serviceable parts inside GliderTimer. 13. Firmware Updates. Always update GliderTimer firmware and User Interface with firmware coming from GliderKeeper.com. NOTE: Do not try to update system via USB data cable. It requires advanced specialised skills. If not properly done, severe misconfiguration may occur and unit may not be operational anymore.
Page 19: Annex 2: Competition Generation Executive Process
GliderScore Every pilot to use Automatic When Setting the competition tick "Use TimeKeeping MUST have Models", then input the GliderKeeper ID´s in his/her GliderKeeper ID/ID´s the "Device Serial Number". Serial mumber entered in GliderScore must be eleven characters long inclusive of the ":".
Page 20 mod 414 Operating instructions GliderTimer New Competition (if required) Menu.Management. New Compet. C# 1 (Classifing Flights). Repeat Managment. New Competition for C# 2 (FLYOFF). Reset after the desired comp has been selected. We recommend "format" before Flyoff. GliderTimer Confirm settings Power ON.
Page 21: Annex 3: Competition Data Gathering
414 Operating instructions Annex 3: Competition Data Gathering. This is the process to follow to gather Flight data once pilots with a GliderKeeper has landed in the landing spot. Competition data gathering Where What 401 Landing Spot Note landing...
Page 22: Annex 4: Repeat Data Gathering When Gliderkeeper Data Connection Failed
414 Operating instructions Annex 4: Repeat Data Gathering when GliderKeeper data Connection failed Sometimes the link between a model´s GliderKeeper does not work, normally it is because the noise generated by a RC transmitter made connection not possible. Repeating After Failed Data Gathering...
Page 23: Annex 6: Installation Of Ntp Client In Your Pc
mod 414 Operating instructions Annex 6: Installation of NTP client in your PC. Some users will find useful to use GliderScore PC using GliderScoreDigitalTimer that comes with GliderScore. There are some requirements to make sure your PC clock is running within 50 msec from UTC. Click on this link now: https://time.is/ And you will notice why we are asking you all the things below.
Page 24 mod 414 Operating instructions Also install “Windows NTP server monitor”: https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/ntp-server-monitor.htm After installing the monitor create a direct access in your desktop: Right click on the Direct Access, Click “Properties”, “Advanced options”, and once there, enable “Run as administrator” Every time when you run this “Windows NTP server monitor” you will be prompted something like “Do you allow this application to make changes in your PC”...
Page 25: Annex 7: How To Improve Wi-Fi Link In Some Noisy Environments
Recommendations are given for a mobile Phone trying to connect in an airfield 1.- Carbon fibre fuselages can work as a shield for RF signals, install your GliderKeeper in a position where it can have direct line of sight to your terminal or GliderTimer.
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
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