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TIMING BEAM CASE CONTENTS
1. Tag Heuer Chronoprinter box x 1
a. Chronoprinter 545
b. Spare paper roll
c. Spare batteries
2. Tag Heuer Receiver box x 1
a. Receiver HL615
b. Antenna
c. Cable, banana plugs either end
3. Tag Heuer Infrared Beams box x 2
a. Transmitter HL3-TX
b. Wireless Photocell HL3-100
c. Antenna
4. Tripods x 2
5. Tent pegs (bag)
6. Setup Guide
7. Pelican Case x 1
INSTRUCTIONS
90 minutes before Safety Car 00 is due
Date and time setting (if required)
Operations during competition
Pack up
HIGHLIGHTS
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Instructions 8 & 9 – Switches set to
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Instruction 12 – Green light
SETUP GUIDE TAG HEUER TIMING BEAMS
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GOES OUT WHEN ALIGNED
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Summary of Contents for TAG Heuer 545
- Page 1 2. Tag Heuer Receiver box x 1 ☐ a. Receiver HL615 ☐ b. Antenna ☐ c. Cable, banana plugs either end ☐ 3. Tag Heuer Infrared Beams box x 2 ☐ a. Transmitter HL3-TX ☐ b. Wireless Photocell HL3-100 ☐ c. Antenna ☐...
- Page 2 90 MINUTES BEFORE 00 Power up the Chronoprinter 545 by pressing and holding the “on” button for 5 secs (figure 1 below). Upon power up the Chronoprinter 545 will conduct a system self-test including details such as, but not limited to (see figure 2 below): a.
- Page 3 2. Connect the green banana plug to the green socket above the number ‘1’ on the back of the Chronoprinter CP545. Likewise, connect the black banana plug to the black socket below the number ‘1’ on the back of the Chronoprinter CP545. See figure 3 below. Figure 3.
- Page 4 Figure 5. Receiver HL615 Antenna Connection 5. Power on the Receiver HL516 by pressing and holding the green ‘Power’ button for approx. 2 secs. See figure 6 below. Figure 6. Receiver HL615 Power Button 6. Mount both the Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX and Wireless Photocell HL3-100 to the two tripods provided within the kit (see figure 7 below).
- Page 5 Figure 7. Example Tripod Setup Note there are tent pegs in the box for securing the tripod to the roadside. Note. Place the Wireless Photocell HL3-100 on the side of the road with the clearest line of sight to Receiver HL615 (typically the same side as the control officials position) to reduce the chances of interference from any obstructions (i.e.
- Page 6 Figure 9. Transmitter Power Switch Switch the Wireless Photocell HL3-100 into ‘Impulse Channel’ mode using the switch on the back of the unit (see figure 10 below). Figure 10. Impulse Channel Switch 10. Ensure that the tripods heights of both the Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX and Wireless Photocell HL3-100 on either side of the road are set such that they would be midway up the side of a car: about 800 to 900mm above the road.
- Page 7 Figure 11. Vertical Alignment Note. Vertical tripod adjustment is easily achieved using the knob shown within figure 12 below. Figure 12. Vertical Tripod Alignment 11. To align the Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX and Wireless Photocell HL3-100 point both units so they are facing each other from either side of the road.
- Page 8 Figure 13. Wireless Photocell HL3-100 Status LED 12. Conduct a fine alignment of the Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX and Wireless Photocell HL3-100 by until the green “Status’ LED gently aligning the two units by moving the tripod handle extinguishes Once extinguished both units are correctly aligned 13.
- Page 9 IF DATE/ TIME IS NOT ALREADY SET NO MORE THAN 60 MINUTES BEFORE SAFETY CAR 00. Set the time on the Chronoprinter, using a mobile phone or GPS showing seconds for the time reference. If you do not have a device showing GPS time including seconds, Safety Car 000 will – ask then to set the date/ time for you.
- Page 10 16. Place the system in automatic mode by selecting the red button under the green ‘1’ button. See figure 15 below. When in automatic mode the top left bar from the Chronoprinter 545 disappears. See figure 16 below. Figure 15. Chronoprinter 545 automatic mode Figure 16.
- Page 11 OPERATIONS DURING COMPETITION 17. Where possible the system should be left in automatic mode which requires minimal interaction with the system to complete the timing process. If for whatever reason the system fails to work in automatic mode, the system can record times manually. Press the green ‘1’ button to manually record a passing car’s time.
- Page 12 Note. As each car passes the beam, the time should be recorded automatically. Transcribe this onto your paperwork along with the car number (car will not be recorded by the timing system). If the beams fail to work reliably, you can still use the green ‘1’ button manually to achieve timing. Note.
- Page 13 Figure 19. Chronoprinter 545 power down 2. Press the ‘up’ arrow and select ‘power off’ from the menu by pressing the ‘enter’ key. Press the ‘*’ button to complete the power down of the Chronoprinter 545. See figure 20 below and figure 21 below.
- Page 14 Figure 21. Chronoprinter 545 power down 3. Press SET and POWER button concurrently on the Receiver HL615 unit for approx. 5 secs. See figure 22 below. Figure 22. Receiver HL615 power down Page 14 of 16...
- Page 15 4. Power down the Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX and Wireless Photocell HL3-100 by returning the switches to the ‘Off’ position. See figure 23 & figure 24 below. Figure 23. Wireless Photocell HL3-100 Power Switch Figure 24. Infrared Transmitter HL3-TX Power Switch Page 15 of 16...
- Page 16 5. Disassemble all units wiping of all excess dirt and dust prior to returning to the correct storage boxes 6. Ensure all kit contents are returned to the case confirming via the checklist at the start of this user guide. 7.
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