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ASC2 1 General The startclock ASC2 is a device for sports with individual start and fixed countdown time. It helps the athletes and starters to organize the start procedure. There are several programs available to cover different sports. Each program has 9 different start interval times. An acoustic countdown, a start light and a visible countdown will help you to organize the start procedure.
Manual ASC2 Connections and Devices 1.1.1 Green Push-Button (1) The green push-button (1) is a manual start button. If you press this button it triggers a start impulse (same as getting a start impulse from start input (3)). Furthermore, the green push- button is used for settings.
Manual ASC2 Display 1.3.1 Time of Day (E) • Figure height is 55 mm • 6 green LED numbers, separated by a colon • The display shows hours, minutes, and seconds (2 digits for seconds) 1.3.2 Countdown Time (D) •...
GPS de- vice. The baud rate is 9600. If GPS device is con- nected, the ASC2 waits as long as it needs to re- ceive proper time packet from GPS. After the time is received the ASC2 is ready to select the pro- gram.
Manual ASC2 • If you keep the black push-button (2) pressed for about 3 seconds, the time of day is set and ready for synchronization. In the countdown clock field SnC is shown. • You synchronise with an impulse on the start input banana sockets (3) or by pressing the green push-button (1).
Manual ASC2 b) External push-button connected at red and black banana socket (4): • Press the push-button for 3 seconds until display (E) shows Cd# (# = number from 0 to 9). The number is blinking. • Display (D) shows the set countdown time.
Manual ASC2 b) External push-button connected at red and black banana socket (4): • Press the push-button for six seconds until display (E) • shows <brigHT>. • Set the brightness by pushing the button. • Confirm the selected brightness by pressing the button until •...
Manual ASC2 2.3.1 Program P01 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The allowed start time is 5 seconds before or after the zero tone. Sports: Alpine Skiing Green/Black Banana Socket (3): start input by external start trigger device (e.g. startgate,...
Manual ASC2 2.3.2 Program P02 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The allowed start time is 3 seconds before or after the zero tone. Sports: Nordic Skiing – Cross Country Green/Black Banana Socket (3): start input by external start trigger device (e.g.
Manual ASC2 2.3.3 Program P03 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. Sports: Car Racing Green/Black Banana Socket (3): start input by external start trigger device (e.g. startgate,...
Manual ASC2 2.3.4 Program P04 The countdown starts to automatically count a new interval after the zero tone. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. The countdown counts as far as – 20 seconds. Sports: Rally Green/Black Banana Socket (3): start input from external start trigger device (e.g.
Manual ASC2 2.3.5 Program P05 This is a simple repeatable countdown program that shows red before the zero tone and green for two seconds after the zero tone. The minimum countdown time is 3 seconds. Sports: Individual start with short countdown times Green/Black Banana Socket (3): start input from external start trigger device (e.g.
Manual ASC2 2.3.6 Program P60 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push- button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (4)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown is at -10 no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
Manual ASC2 2.3.7 Program P61 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push- button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (4)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown is at -10 no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
Manual ASC2 2.3.8 Program P62 The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push- button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (4)). The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero. After the countdown is at -10 no light and no countdown time is displayed (only time of day).
Manual ASC2 2.3.9 Program P63 After the synchronization the display (E) shows the time of day. The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push-button (externally con- nected to red/black banana socket (4)). At zero the display (E) shows switches to the run time instead of the time of day.
Manual ASC2 2.3.10 Program P64 After the synchronization the display (E) shows 00:00:00. The countdown starts to count down from an adjustable interval time after pressing the push-button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (4)). At zero the display (E) shows the run time. The start light switches to green when the countdown reaches zero.
CD5 = 0:45 min CD6 = 1:00 min CD7 = 1:15 min CD8 =:1:20 min CD9 = 1:30 min CD0 = Break The table below shows the ASC2 at a 15 second interval: Start Countdown Display (D) Horn Light Green...
CD5 = 0:45 min CD6 = 1:00 min CD7 = 1:15 min CD8 =:1:20 min CD9 = 1:30 min CD0 = Break The table below shows the ASC2 at a 15 second interval: Start Countdown Display (D) Horn Light Green...
Manual ASC2 2.3.13 Program P00 The countdown starts showing the time of day, start light red. When you press the push- button (externally connected to red/black banana socket (4)), it switches to green for 5 sec- onds and a high tone sounds (for one second).
Manual ASC2 3 Parameter setting To set the parameters you have two possibilities: • Parameter setting in the startclock • Parameter setting from a PC Parameter Setting in the Startclock To enter the parameter setting menu press black push-button (2) for about 9 seconds until the time of day display (E) shows <dISSTF>.
Manual ASC2 3.1.2 Print the Memory <PrInt> Display (E) shows <PrInt> and display (D) shows <oFF>. If you activate the print mode, it outputs the consecutive number, start time and led/leg time for each start. 0001 ST 10:00:00.1431 +0.1431 0002 ST 10:00:59.3844...
Manual ASC2 3.1.5 Set the Countdown Time <Cd#> For each program you have 9 different countdown times (Cd1 to Cd9). Additionally, you have Cd0 that is always the break (no countdown) if the time of day display (E) shows <Cd#>...
Manual ASC2 3.1.6 Set the Start Light <LIGHt> The start light has three colors – red, yellow and green. You can set the start light for a cer- tain time. In case the selected times are beyond the time of the start interval, the countdown of the start interval shows the current color of light.
Manual ASC2 3.1.7 Set the Tone of the Speaker <tOnE> The tone of the speaker can be switched off, sound with a high or a low tone. Most sports desire a pre-warning at 10 seconds and a countdown from 5 seconds to 0. The set values always apply for all countdowns in this program (not Cd 0).
ASC2 3.1.8 Factory Settings <SEtUP> It is possible to change many parameters of the ASC2. If you have troubles with the changes you made, we recommend resetting the ASC2 to factory settings. This means all the settings you changed are reset to factory values.
GMT time in the parameter setup. Parameter <gPS> To set the time of day with a GPS-receiver connect it at the RS232 interface (5) of the ASC2. Position the GPS-receiver in such a way that it has unhindered view to the sky. In order to receive the time the GPS-receiver requires the data of four different satellites.
EMPTY ...... memory is empty 4.2.2 Clear memory: PC to ASC2: ?ECR ACS2 to PC: E?CR 4.2.3 Get current values on-line: PC to ASC2 to start: ?DCR PC to ASC2 to stop and send again: ?DCR ACS2 to PC: D? HH:MM:SS m:ss C HH ......
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Manual ASC2 Commands for setting data: 4.3.1 SET PROGRAM PC to ASC2: =PXCR X ........ program (0-9) ACS2 to PC: P=CR 4.3.2 SET COUNTDOWN TIME PC to ASC2: =CSCR S ........ countdown time (0-9) ACS2 to PC: C=CR 4.3.3 SET CLOCK TIME...
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