___________________________________ PROFESSIONAL TIMING CHRONOPRINTER 705 Operating Instructions Version 1.0e December 99 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. DEVICE DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT OPERATING PRINCIPLES ALPINE SKI PARALLEL CROSS COUNTRY SPLIT / LAP (under construction) MULTI-CATEGORY (Alpine Ski / Cross Country) CP 705 MENU DESCRIPTION CP 705 FUNCTION MENU EXPLANATIONS CP 705 SOFTWARE UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS COMPUTER OUTPUT PROTOCOL DISPLAY OUTPUT PROTOCOL CONNNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS 1 3-4 5-7 8-14 15-21 22-25 26 26 27-28 29-32 33 34-35 36-37 38 CP 705 1 15 2 3 18 19 21 20 17 16 5 6 14 12 13 11 9 87 21 29 29 31 22 23 29 29 28 24 25 30 21 29 29 28 27 29 29 26 2 1. DEVICE DESCRIPTION 1 LCD Display ­ Left : Handles all STARTS in Alpine Ski and Cross-Country. Handles the BLUE course in parallel racing. Timer battery condition indicator. Batteries must be changed if flashing. Handles all FINISHES in Alpine Ski and Cross Country Handles the RED course in parallel racing. Allows access to the printer paper roll compartment. Push on the sides of the cover to pop up and remove for access. Do not push down on the Plexiglas. Internal Timer Printer Heating Indicator. The red LED is on when the heating circuit is engaged. Printer battery condition indicator. Batteries must be changed if flashing. Printer Paper advance. LED Indicator that glows red when external power is connected and applied. Reinitializes the Printer Tests for correct printer operation and for the presence of printer paper Used to control functions and to input competitor numbers for FINISH operations in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country. Used to input Competitor numbers for Starts AND Finishes in Parallel Racing. Switches in and out of AUTOMATIC and MANUAL Finish mode for Alpine Ski or Cross-Country. In Parallel SEQUENTIAL mode this key requests the calculation of the difference time between 2 competitors. UP & DOWN Scroll controls while in any menu. The arrows allow for movement within any menu. Used to control functions and to input competitor numbers for START operations in Alpine Skiing and Cross-Country. Used to input Competitor numbers for Starts AND Finishes in Parallel Racing. 3 2 POWER LED (Timer) 3 LCD Display ­ Right 4 Paper Compartment Cover 5 HEATING 6 POWER LED (Printer) 7 8 FEED EXT. POWER 9 RESET 10 CONTROL 11 Keypad ­ Right 12 "M" Key 13 "F" and Key 14 Keypad - Left 15 C Keys Used to effect corrections. 16 R Keys RECALL of unidentified times in memory for identification with competitor numbers at start or finish. Blocks and/or unblocks external inputs 1 through 4 Indicator lamps. Light as inputs 1 through 4 are blocked. Indicator lamps that show when external inputs 1 through 4 are triggered. Manual triggering keys for timing channels 1 through 4. Provided to hold a paper spindle. External power adapter for 12 to 18 Vdc. ON / OFF switch to activate internal heating of printer. RS232 / 9600 Baud serial data output for ON LINE or OFF LINE connection to a PC. Input connection for data transfer to CP 705 of any upgrade programs. ON / OFF switch for timer segment of the CP 705 Contrast adjustment of LCD screens RS232 output for Display Board or other serial device. Initialization synchronization jacks Timing Input Jacks 17 BLOCKING Keys 18 BLOCKING LEDs 19 IMPULSES LEDs 20 IMPULSES Keys 21 HOLDER 22 POWER 23 HEATING 24 COMPUTER 25 CHRONO 26 LCD 27 DISPLAY 28 SYNCHRO 29 EXTERNAL INPUTS Timing (INPUTS) 1 2 3 4 Typical Typical use for Parallel Events Usefor Alpine Ski or Sequential Mode Differential Mode Cross Country Start Start BLUE COURSE Finish Finish BLUE COURSE Start RED COURSE Finish Finish Finish RED COURSE Connector for full access to all 16 timing channels as well as data outputs and special remote functions ON/OFF switch for printer component of CP 705 30 EXT. CONNECTOR 31 PRINTER 4 2. IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ! ! Never use the CP 705 without batteries. Always remove batteries from the CP 705 if the device will not be used for long periods of time. Dead or old batteries that leak can seriously damage the system and void your warranty. Use the external supply (AC/DC Adapter Ref. HL 605-1) in conjunction fresh batteries whenever possible so as to conserve battery power. Make certain there is enough paper loaded in the printer prior to starting a timing session if the printer must be used. Under difficult atmospheric conditions (if the CP 705 is used outside or in windy or humid conditions) you can of course use the CP 705 with the printer turned off. All data can be reprinted after the termination of the race. Although the CP 705 is designed to endure limited outdoor use, always protect it from the effects of rain, snow or dust when operating outdoors. If you wish to clean your CP 705, never use abrasive materials or harsh detergents. Pay close attention to all messages on both of the LCD screens and on the printer when in use. If it is necessary to turn the CP 705 off/on (timer section), make certain to leave the power switch in the off position for at least 2 seconds before turning the system on again. To protect your CP 705 from possible damage, it is best to effect all external connections (start gate, photocell, Computer, Displays, etc.) with the CP705 turned OFF. If you have the optional Aluminum Case for the CP705, never store any cables, manuals or other parts in the cover as it is possible to damage the displays and keyboards. Always keep paper loaded in the printer. Absence of paper installed in the printer can cause progressive deterioration of the printer head. The basic operation of the CP 705 is a simple matter of a few key operations. More complex operations are likewise easily mastered. Please take the time to read this description carefully to ensure success. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 5 Operation Power system: For added timing security, the CP 705 has two separate battery sets of 6 "C" cell batteries each for a total of 12 "C" cells. One set is devoted to the timer section of the device, the other is devoted to the printer and heating functions. Three (3) separate power switches on the rear of the 705 and associated LED indicators allow the operator to choose how best to manage the power systems for each application and to monitor their condition. A battery compartment for all batteries is accessible on the bottom of the CP 705. There are 3 power switches There is one power switch each for the TIMER, PRINTER and HEATING sections of the 705. All of them are located on the rear panel of the 705. Make certain you use the correct switch and that all power switches are turned off for storage of the device after use. Turn the Printer On with the printer power switch on the rear panel. (PRINTER ON). Look for the red printer power LED to illuminate. Turn the Timer On with the timer power switch on the rear panel. (CHRONO ON). Likewise look for the red timer power LED to illuminate. Check that you have an adequate supply of paper loaded in the printer. Check that the red LED power indicators for both the Timer and the Printer are not flashing. If either of them or both are flashing, replacement of the appropriate batteries is required before your timing session continues. You can use either the left or the right numeric keypads to respond to questions and input data during the initialization of the CP 705. Watch the LCD displays and the printer closely and respond to the questions posed during the initialization process. In general: ! ! ! ! Use the Key to scroll through available selections Use the # key to validate your selection or to respond with "yes" Use any other appropriate numerical key to input a correction. Use the C key to clear or correct BEFORE you validate a response Is the correct date indicated? ! ! If YES. Accept with the # key If NO. input the new date, followed with the # key. Use C to correct any input error. 6 Is the Time of Day correct? ! The CP 705 has an internal Time-of-Day RTC clock circuit that feeds the memorized time of day to the timer section when the CP 705 is first powered up. ! This is a handy feature but you will often have to override the choice if only to re-synchronize with other external timers when operating back up systems in synchronous time-of-day, or to simply synchronize from a time of 00:00:00:000 ! If YES Accept with the # key ! If NO or if you wish to synchronize with other systems to a preset time-of-day, use the key and then input the time-of-day from which you wish to synchronize. (Use the C key to correct any input error.) ! Note: Setting the correct time of day and synchronizing to an external time is an important component of correct time keeping. Once you have input a time of day, the internal clock of the timer can be triggered by a pulse from a start gate or other device connected to the "SYNCHRO" jacks, or by manually triggering any of the green keyboard buttons for channels 1 to 4. ! It is recommended that you always trigger the synchronization from the "SYNCHRO" banana jacks on the rear of the timer. Note also that if you have a start device connected to the input jacks of channel 1 - this will not synchronize or trigger the waiting clock. ! The 705 will only trigger a synchronization of the internal time-of-Day clock from the SYNCHRO jacks or from one of the manual timing buttons on the keyboard for channels 1-4. Use a simple banana jumper cable from the channel 1 input to the yellow SYNCHRO input to allow this to happen, or move the start gate pair over to the SYNCHRO jacks for this oneshot purpose. ! It is recommended that you follow the choices indicated by the arrow for your first tests of the system Erase the memory? ! Yes Press , confirm with # The maximum memory capacity of the CP 705 is 21,162 individual times. A typical timing session for a 200 person event with a start and finish is +/- 500 lines of memorized times. You have a GREAT deal of memory to work with even if many events are stored. ! NO Chose this option if you wish to keep all of the previously stored data in the memory. Make sure you have enough room for the race you intend to run if you select this option. Once the memory is filled, new data begins to overwrite older data in a FIFO format (First in, First Out...) ! I II III IV 4 sport - timing modes are available. Use the key to scroll the selections ALPINE SKI PARALLEL CROSS-COUNTRY SPLIT / LAP (Individual Starts) (Parallel Racing) (Mass or Group Starts) (Start at zero, Lap times) 7 3. ALPINE SKI 1. ! Chose ALPINE SKI On the right hand LCD display, if you see "PARALLEL", "CROSS-COUNTRY" or any other program mode, change to the next available selection using the key until you see ALPINE SKI, and validate your choice with #. Chose which run (RUN) you wish to work (use the key to select other runs) 1st run (FIRST RUN) Validate with # 2. ! The 705 manages each successive run or 1-run race in separate files known to the 705 as "RUNS". You can elect to combine "runs" together to handle events with two or more heats, such as in Alpine skiing or in Bobsled In all cases, consider a "run" as either a 1 run race or the 1st or next successive run of a multiple run event. ! 2nd run (or more) (WITH PREVIOUS RUN) allows you to associate this new run you are creating with any preceding run stored in the 705. (See the MENU section for details) Start Numbers (Change with the key) AUTOMATIC Accept with the # key. This option automatically presents race numbers in the start in sequential order. FROM PC LIST, if you wish to load a start list of race numbers in pre determined start order from a results computer system or file. MANUAL if race start numbers will appear in random order. AUTOMATIC START NUMBERING (Change with ) UP Accept with the # key. Sequences start numbers upwards from 1 or a pre-selected value. DOWN Sequences start numbers automatically in a downward progression from 100 or any other pre-selected number. Forerunners timed using numbers preceeded by a zero (01,02,03...) are not considered in the run or race ranking. 3. ! ! ! 4. ! ! 5. ! ! ! YOU ARE NOW READY TO BEGIN TIMING On the left LCD display, the number 1 is ready for a start. To manually simulate starts and finishes during testing, you can trigger a start with the green button "1" and finishes with green button "4". For live timing applications: YOU MUST FIRST UNBLOCK the timing inputs 1 and 4 to which your start gate and finish photocell are connected before any triggering from these sources will occur. Red buttons below the green manual triggering buttons for channels 1 to 4 must be used to unblock inputs 1 and 4. Red LED on = BLOCKED INPUT. LED off = UNBLOCKED INPUT. 8 6. RACE TIMING ! Once a start is received on input 1, on the right LCD display you will see the bib number of the racer on course and the running time. ! You can put as many competitors on course as you like, but you will only see the corresponding running time ...