Protime Elite Decoder Protime Decoder Manual and technical Specification

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1 Protime Elite Decoder Protime Decoder Manual and technical Specification Version 08/2009

2 Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 1. DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION Front panel specifications - Protime Decoder Front panel specifications - Protime ELITE Decoder Rear panel of the Protime decoder Rear panel of the Protime Elite decoder Switch on Protime and Protime Elite decoder Switch off Protime and Protime Elite decoder Settings Protime Elite decoder Programming mode decoder 8 2. INFORMATION ON THE OLED SCREEN (ON ELITE VERSIONS) When the decoder is stopped Starting the decoder Stopping the decoder VIEWING AND/OR CHANGING PARAMETERS OF THE DECODER (ELITE VERSIONS) Selection of Settings Setting the level of detection Setting the beep tone (in Hz) Setting of the day time Setting the language Information display TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 16

3 1. Description and installation The Decoder is a highly precise timing device which allows you to: - Identify the passing of transponders and associate with a passing time - The Protime Elite decoder allows the management of speed and intermediate loops via RS485 or RF modem. - The Protime Elite decoder memorize the transponder passing information on SD card - Sends passing information to a computer using our Elite V2 software or third part software. The Protime Elite decoder is equipped with an internal battery with autonomy up to 2 hours, operational with passive loops only. Description - Protime Decoder Transponder passings are stored in the internal memory until it s been acknowledged by a computer, memory stores up to 2000 passings. The decoder has a TCP/IP and RS232 interface for communication with a computer. Description - Protime Elite Decoder The Protime Elite decoder is specifically used in races that require a resolution of 1/1000th of a second. The decoder stores all competitors passings on an SD card, which enables the user to restore the passing if required. An internal battery ensures the decoder has 2 hours autonomy during a power failure (Passive loops only). The graphic OLED display shows useful information such as the noise level, the loop detection level, the latest transponder number identified. It also displays the race time or day time, which can be synchronized by GPS or by the computer. The decoder has an Ethernet and RS232 interface for communication with the computer.

4 1.1. Front panel specifications - Protime Decoder A: Jack MAN Used to connect a hand contactor to give impulses manually. Used to connect our Photocell HL 2-31, HL 2-35, HL 2-33 and HL 2-32 to give automatic impulses. B : Jack Audio Allows you to connect computer speakers or headset in order to listen the beeps emitted at each transponder passing. You can set the beeps frequency in the menu TONALITY BEEPS when the decoder is in mode modification of the parameters. C : Led Indicator STA Will blink red when a passing of a transponder is identified by the STA loop. D : Led Indicator BOX Will blink red when a passing of a transponder is identified by the BOX loop. E : Led Indicator BXX Blinks red every 10 seconds. This is to confirm that a synchronization pulse has been sent to the distant decoder (only available with the Protime Elite decoder)

5 1.2. Front panel specifications - Protime ELITE Decoder A : Jack MAN Used to connect a manual contactor (push button) to give impulses manually. Used to connect our Photocell HL 2-31, HL 2-35, HL 2-33 and HL 2-32 to give automatic impulses. B : Jack Audio Allows you to connect computer load Speakers or headset in order to listen to the beeps emitted at each passaging of the competitors. You can set the beep frequency in the menu TONALITY BEEPS when the decoder is in mode modification of the parameters. C : Led Indicator STA Flashes red when a passage of a transponder is identified by the STA loop. D : Led Indicator BOX Flashes red when a passage of a transponder is identified by the BOX loop. E : Led Indicator BXX Flashes red every 10 seconds. It is to confirm that the decoder sent the synchronization to the distant decoder (only with Protime Elite decoder) Led Indicator BXX will flash red when a passage of a transponder is identified by the intermediate loops. This led indicator also allows you to visualize the number of intermediate loops connected to the decoder. (on Elite versions) F : Push button MENU Allows you to navigate the different menus in order to configure the parameters of the decoder. G : OLED display Allows you to visualize various decoder parameters and timing information

6 H : Push button OK Allows you to validate the selected icon or the data visualized in configuration mode of configuration. You can use it to Start the decoder without a computer. During timing, if you push it, it sends a manual passing to the computer. I : SD card slot Allows you to memorize all the passings of the transponders, photocells and manual inputs on the SD Card. The format of the SD Card must be in PC FAT32 (2 Go maximum memory). By day a folder is created and for each race of the day, a file with all the passing data is created. The txt file is identified by the race start time. An SD card must be in place before the timing season is started. If the SD card is removed from the slot during timing, any passing acknowledged by a computer during this time will not be saved on the return of the SD card. Do not delete the folder and file related to the current timing session.

7 1.3. Rear panel of the Protime decoder A : 12Vdc Power supply connection B : RJ45 connection ( fixed IP address) Cannot be used at the same time as the serial! C : RS232 connection (19200,N,8,1) Cannot be used at the same time as the RJ45! D : DB 15 Auxiliary connection (Pin outs available upon request) E : BOX input loop (Option : Often used for Pit In/split timing) available upon request. F : STA input loop (often used for start/finish line) G : GPS connection is available upon request Rear panel of the Protime Elite decoder A : 12Vdc Power supply connection B : RJ45 connection ( default address) to computer. Cannot be used at the same time as the RS232 C : RS232 connection (19200,N,8,1) Cannot be used at the same time as the RJ45! D : DB 15 Auxiliary connection (Pinout available upon request) E : BOX input loop (Option : Often used for Pit In/Split timing) F : STA input loop (often used for Start/finish line) G : GPS connection

8 1.5. Switch on Protime and Protime Elite decoder Plug in the power supply to 110V or 220V. Concerning the Protime Elite decoder : Attach the power connector to the decoder, but whilst doing so do not press any of the front panel buttons Switch off Protime and Protime Elite decoder Disconnect the power supply from the mains power (110V or 220V). Unscrew the power connector to disconnect the internal battery (Only for Protime Elite decoder) Settings Protime Elite decoder If you press the black button at the same time as you connect the power connector, this will reset the decoder to its original settings. This enables you come back to the original configuration, change a parameter of the decoder (example: change the level of 1 loop). To come back to the previous configuration, unplug the power connector then start again. Also if the internal battery goes flat the decoder returns to its original settings- This is not good Programming mode decoder If you press the red button at the same time as you connect the power connector, this will set the decoder into programming mode to load a new firmware version via the RS232 serial link.

9 2. Information on the OLED screen (on Elite versions) 2.1. When the decoder is stopped A : Noise on STA input loop and BOX input loop. The noise is an indication of a higher interference level received by the system. Every 5 seconds and each time that the transponders cross the line, the decoder gives the noise level. - A loop with a noise level of 0 corresponds to perfect so the decoder will detect the transponders at the highest. - A loop with a noise level between 0 and 30 allows the decoder to detect the transponder in normal use. - A loop with a noise level between 30 and 40: there is a risk that the decoder will fail to detect a transponder. - A loop with a noise level of over 40: there is very little chance that the decoder will detect the transponder on the loop. If the noise level is higher than 40, it is necessary to check all the of the system cables including (loop wire, resistance of the passive loop, coaxial cable, BNC connectors ) and make sure there is no electronic equipment within 2 meters of the loop ( LAN and printer cables, short-wave radio station, electricity or generator near any of the cables or timing loops., ) which may be the cause of increased noise. B : Level of detection set up in the decoder You can change this parameter in the setting page of the decoder to increase the accuracy. 0 is the maximum sensitivity of loop / transponder detection 99 is the minimum sensitivity of loop / transponder detection (usually with this setting, you will no longer detect the transponder). By default the decoder is already programmed with a level of detection of 10. C : GPS information Illuminated red if the GPS is not activated in the settings Illuminated green if the GPS is activated in the settings D : TCP/IP information Illuminated red if the TCP/IP is not activated in the settings. Illuminated green if the TCP/IP is activated in the settings. This indicator does not refer to the connection, it shows TCP/IP is on or off.

10 E : Battery information Light red if the power supply is not connected to the main power, and you have a Bip through the Audio connection (when the decoder is started) every 30 seconds to inform that you have lost main power. Light is green if the power supply is connected and main power is available. F : SD Card reader Light red if you have no SD Card inserted or not initialized Light is green if you have an SD Card inserted and initialized G : Date and Time Can be modified in the settings H : BOX loop information Noise you have on the Box input loop Level you have adjusted in the settings I : STA loop information Noise you have on the STA input loop Level you have adjusted in the settings When the decoder is started A : Information of the status of the last passing RED line if the decoder has not received an acknowledge (from the computer) for the last passing ACK PC = Waiting for the Acknowledge from the computer Nu = Transponder serial number (99) = Level of reception BLUE line if the decoder has received an acknowledge (from the computer) for the last passing STA = The identification of the loop where the transponder has been seen Nu = Transponder serial number (99) = Level of reception

11 B : Race time information In the settings you have the choice to start the decoder from time of day: or begin to count from 00:00.00: 2.2. Starting the decoder The Protime and Protime Elite decoder can be started with the computer. The Protime Elite decoder can be started manually thanks to the front side red push-button. Firmware change - Both decoders should boot already started Stopping the decoder The Protime and Protime Elite decoder can be stopped with the computer. The Protime Elite decoder can be stopped manually thanks to the front side pushbutton.

12 3. Viewing and/or changing parameters of the decoder (Elite Versions) Changing the settings of the decoder is done by using the push-button "Menu" and "OK." The "Menu" is used to position on the appropriate icon and the "OK" button is used to validate the icon or the data selected. The selected info is shown in blue, example below : 3.1. Selection of Settings This is where you can change all the default settings, but you need to do that when the decoder is stopped. If the decoder is started, you will be able to change the parameters but they will be ignored as soon as you will exit the Settings Menu. AM: N (No) or Y (Yes) If N, you decide to work with Chronelec Protocol If Y, you decide to work with T160 Protocol Photo: N (No) or Y (Yes) If N, if you decide to send a contact via AUX port of the decoder (Chapter 1.3) If Y, if you decide to not send a contact via AUX port of the decoder (Chapter 1.3) TCP/IP: N (No) or Y (Yes)

13 If N, if you decide to not activate the output RJ45, if you use only RS232 connection for example If Y, if you decide to activate the output RJ45 to communicate with a computer instead of the RS232 connection. SYN.GPS: N (No) or Y (Yes) If N, you decide to not activate the GPS synchronization If Y, you decide to activate the GPS synchronization and automatically the internal clock decoder will be synchronize with GPS (if a GPS antenna is plugged) (Chapter 1.3) TIME DAY: N (No) or Y (Yes) If N, when you start the decoder (manually or with computer) the time of the race will begin to 00:00.00 If Y, you decide to activate the GPS synchronization and automatically the decoder will be synchronize with GPS (if a GPS antenna is plugged) (Chapter 1.3) IP: It is TCP/IP address of the decoder. You can change it Subnet : It is the subnet of your network. In class C (IP to ), standard subnet is Check your IP config in windows for more information and apply the same subnet. Gateway : Allow to specify your router address. Not useful if your computer is connected to a switch with the decoder. Rem. Host : It is the remote IP address which receives passings from decoder. You can specify a unique computer or a broadcast address. If you specify a broadcast address, all computers in the same network address will receive passings. For example if your network is and your subbnet is , the broadcast address is

14 3.2. Setting the level of detection By accessing this menu you can set levels of detection loops "STA" and "BOX." You can change this parameter in this setting page of the decoder to increase the accuracy. - 0 is the maximum sensitivity of loop / transponder detection - 99 is the minimum sensitivity of loop / transponder detection (usually with this setting, you will no longer detect the transponder). By default the decoder is already programmed with a level of detection of Setting the beep tone (in Hz) Access to this menu you can change the tone of the beep for each frame that the decoder sends: STA = STA input loop BOX = BOX input loop MAN = Remote control impulse BXX = Intermediate loops CEL = Photocell input If the selected key is 0, no tone will be emitted.

15 3.4. Setting of the day time Access to this menu allows you to change the date, time and time zone. The Time Zone allows you to set the offset from universal time when the GPS is active Setting the language Access to this menu you can select the language Information display Access to this page to view the details of Chronelec version and the ID number of decoder.

16 4. Technical specification Protime Elite decoder : Specification : GPS Synchronization SD Card (stores competitors passings) Intermediate loops (1 to 32) Clock stability : Oscillator TCXO 0.5 ppm Power : 12 VDC via adapter Temperature range : -20 à 55 C (-4 à 131 F) Dimensions : 160 x 100 x 52 mm (6.3 x 3.9 x 2 in) Resolution : s Detection loop : Maximum width of the track (passive loop) : 25 m (82 ft) Maximum width of the track (active loop) : 10 m (33 ft) I throught this was 15 meters Maximum lenght of the coaxial cable : 100 m (330 ft) 3 years warranty Protime decoder : Specification : Clock stability : Oscillator TCXO 0.5 ppm Power : 12 Vdc via adapter Temperature range : -20 à 55 C (-4 à 131 F) Dimensions : 160 x 100 x 52 mm (6.3 x 3.9 x 2 in) Resolution : s Options : 1 loop input (pitlane loop) Detection loop : Maximum width of the track (passive loop) : 25 m (82 ft) Maximum width of the track (active loop) : 10 m (33 ft) same again 15 meters? Maximum lenght of the coaxial cable : 100 m (330 ft) 3years warranty

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