MYLAPS TPCL Lapcounting device for car racing User Manual Manual

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Contents
IntroductioN.......................................................... 3
Installation of the detection loop................. 4
2.1 Positioning......................................................... 4
2.2 Installation of the detection loop......................... 6
2.3 Testing the detection loop installation.................. 8
10
Installation/operation Communicator
3.1 Installation of the communicator.......................... 10
3.2 Charging instructions.......................................... 12
3.3 Led indication.................................................... 12
3.4 Sleep mode....................................................... 13
3.5 Cleaning instructions.......................................... 14
Appendices
Appendix A - Useful tools/parts/equipment............ 15
Appendix B - Technical Specifications...................... 16
Appendix C - CE and FCC regulations......................... 17
Guarantees & Warranties.......................................... 18
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1.1
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
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System overview...............................................3
Detection loop installation overview....................4
Soldering the loop wire end............................... 6
10
Communicator placement.....................................
11
Fastening the communicator in the holder..............
Charging cradle................................................ 12
Led indication................................................... 13
Contact Information
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Copyright © 2009 AMB i.t. BV
This publication has been written with great care. However, the manufacturer
cannot be held responsible, either for any errors occurring in this publication
or for their consequences.
The sale of products, services or goods governed under this publication are
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Manual is provided solely for informational purposes. This publication is to be
used for the standard model of the product of the type given on the cover
page.
AMB i.t. 		Manual: Communicator Lite/Rev.01-09
1: Introduction
The TnetX Pro system is designed to count laps for cars
and motorcycles. The signal sent by a Communicator Lite
(communicator) is picked up by the detection loop installed in
the track surface. The communicator is mounted on a car or
motorcycle. The detection loop is connected to the TnetX Pro
Host (host). The host timestamps the received communicator
signals and sends this data to a connected computer.
A:Loop
B:Connection Box
C:Computer
D: TnetX Pro Host
E:Loop End Box
Figure 1.1 System overview
2: Installation of the detection loop
To install the TnetX Pro system, one needs to install one
or more detection loops, connect the host and mount the
communicator to the car/motorcycle. For optimal results,
please follow the instructions as described carefully. Appendix
B contains a list of useful tools for installing the detection
loop.
2.1 Positioning
All wiring of the detection loop must be installed according to
the drawing below in order to avoid a serious degradation in
the performance of the system.
max. 60 cm (2ft)
Trackwidth
20 m
Max 10m
(33 ft)
60 cm (2 ft)
max.
120 cm
(4 ft)
10 cm
(4")
Trackwidth
10 m
Max 10m
(33 ft)
3 mm (1/8")
15 - 20 mm (5/8" - 3/4")
R=Termination box (470 Ohm, 0,25 Watt resistor)
Figure 2.1 Detection loop installation overview
a)
The detection loop must be positioned in such a way
that the communicator is above the center of the
detection loop when the front of the cars/motorcycle
crosses the finish line. Make sure cars/motorcycle
cannot pass outside the detection loop. Extend the
detection loop outside the track if necessary.
b)	One loop can be used for a track width of max. 10m
(33ft). For wider tracks use 2 or 3 (max.) loops. When
2 or 3 detection loops need to be installed, make
them of even length with 10 cm (4”) overlap.
c)
With a seperate loop in the pitlane, connected to
the BNC connector marked, loop 3 (PIT) on the 		
host, passings registered in the pit lane can be 		
identified as such by the host.
d)
The detection loop is sensitive to interference, 		
sometimes emitted by nearby cables. When possible,
keep other cables 5 m (15 ft) away. Also, make sure
cars/motorcycles or other parts on the track will not
get closer than 5 m (15 ft) to the detection loop, to
avoid false inputs.
e)	For dirt tracks, the detection loop is best installed in
plastic conduits at a maximum of 30cm (1ft) below
the surface. The maximum depth should be 		
chosen in a way that the cars/motorcycles 		
cannot dig out the detection loop. However please
respect the maximum distance between loop and
communicator, which is 60cm (2ft) for cars and 120cm
(4ft) for motorcycles.
learned by experiencE
When pulling the detection loop wire through the plastic
conduit, it is a good idea to pull another non-metal wire
through. This wire then can be used to install a new loop wire
in case it gets damaged.
2.2 Installation of the detection loop
a)
b)
c)
Cut the slots in the track a maximum of 2 cm (3/4 in)
deep and 60 cm (2 ft) apart. Make sure the slots are
clean and dry. This will ensure a perfect seal when
the silicon is applied after the installation of 		
the wiring.
Put the wires of the detection loop in the slots and cut
the excess length of the detection loop wires.
Widen the slot with a chisel where the small 		
connection box of the loop is to be installed. Place the
connection box vertically.
When all wires are installed, put the heat shrinkage
sleeve over a detection loop wire end. Then solder the
loop wire to the short wire end of the connection
box. When soldering the wires together, the solder
should flow through the entire connection and
not only around it. Now put the shrinkage sleeve over
the soldered connection and hold it over a heat		
source to shrink the sleeve (also see the drawing
below). Repeat this procedure for the second wire
of the detection loop.
Soldering iron
Shrink sleeve
Figure 2.2 Solder the loop wire end
d)	Fill the slot with silicone. Before doing this, 		
please test the loop as described in section 2.3.
Make sure not to overfill the slots and that the silicone
is fully under the surface of the track, otherwise tires
may pull out the silicone.
If any silicone spills out of the slot, remove the excess
silicone by scraping the top with a small piece of
cardboard. This also ensures that the silicone is
pressed into the slot for a perfect seal.
Learned by experience
If you wish, you may pad the slots with backing rod or nylon
cord before sealing the slot with silicone. This helps to prevent
the excessive use of silicone and is also useful when pulling
out the silicone if the detection loop has to be replaced.
Silicone
There is a wide variety of silicone types available in hardware
stores; it is important that the right type is used. Silicone that
can withstand different temperatures as well as both wet and
dry conditions (since weather situations can vary ), should
be used. If you are unsure, check the specifications of the
silicone.
The following types of silicone have been shown to yield
lasting results and are recommended by AMB:
•
Dow Corning 890SL is a self-leveling silicone kit. It is
applied as a liquid and fills the slot completely.  
•
Purflex is a polyurethane-based silicone that retains
its elasticity under a wide range of temperatures.
2.3 Testing the detection loop installation
Once the loop has been installed, it should be tested to ensure
that it is functioning correctly. We also recommend repeating
the same procedure at the start of each race event. You can
determine if your loop is functioning correctly by doing the
following tests:
a)
Connect the detection loop to the host and 		
computer running AMB i.t. timing software (also see
the seperate TnetX Pro Host manual). 		
Check the background noise, which is updated every
five seconds in the AMB i.t. timing software. The
background noise level should be between 0 and 40
points. A higher value may indicate interference		
by other electrical equipment in the area or a bad
loop installation.
Try switching off any suspected equipment or 		
removing nearby objects and check for improvements.
	Especially at night, short-wave radio transmitters may
cause an increased background noise.
b)
If a detection loop has been correctly installed, a
communicator should be picked up at the same 		
distance along the entire detection loop. To test this,
stand at one end of the detection loop about 8 m (25
ft) away and hold a communicator approximately 120
cm (4 ft) off the ground. Walk slowly towards 		
the detection loop. The ‘loop’ sign at the display will
           filled in when the communicator is detected. Mark  
the spot where the communicator was detected. 		
	Repeat the process for the middle and other end of
the detection loop and do the same coming from the
other direction. The detection distance from the loop
should be approximately the same for all positions (<
20% variation).
c)
Check the signal strengths of the communicators as
they are picked up by the system during a test with
motorcycles (also see paragraph 3.1 Installation of the
communicator). A good loop will yield consistent
communicator signal strengths of at least 100 points
with a hit rate of at least 10 points. The hit 		
rate may vary depending on the speed 			
of the communicator passings (slower passings 		
yield higher hit counts), but the signal strength should
be consistent (< 10 points variation).
3.Communicator Installation/
Operation
3.1 Installation of the communicator
The communicator can be recharged in a single charger or 34position charger case.
Positioning the communicator
The position of the communicator must be identical on all cars
or motorcycles competing in the race. Fix the communicator
vertically, max. 60cm (2ft) above the track for cars and 120cm
(4ft) for motorcycles. Make sure that the communicator has a
clear view to the track with no metal or carbon fiber beneath
it. Maximum operating temperature should not exceed
122F/50°C.
max.
60 cm (2ft)
Loop
Finish
Communicator placement options
max.
120 cm (4ft)
Communicator placement options
Figure 3.1 Communicator placement
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Please note that: The
front wheel well is the
preferred position.
Installation of the communicator
Fix the holder on the car/motorcycle with the fixing rod on top
by using tie-wraps or screws. Fasten the communicator in the
holder using the supplied fixing pin.
Figure 3.2 Fastening the communicator in the holder
WARNING
A detached communicator can be very dangerous!
Make sure the communicator cannot get detached.
Use additional tie-wraps to secure the pin.
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3.2 Charging instructions
Communicators can be charged in an individual charger or in
a charger case.
Figure 3.3 : Charging cradle
- Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet 		
and place the communicator on the charging unit.
- The communicator’s Led will flash red indicating
that the communicator is charging.
- After about 16 hours a steady green Led 			
indicates that the communicator is fully charged.
A full charge yields a minimum of 5 days use. The Led flashing
color and pattern indicates the remaining working days of
the communicator. See the next paragraph for the complete
information.
3.3 Led indication
The Led on the communicator provides the information of the
communicator status
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LED Flashing color/pattern
Description
Flashing …times green
Minimum … days left before
the battery is empty
Flashing red (not in the charger)
Less than 1 day of functioning
left
Continuously red
The communicator stops working at any moment, charging is
required
No Light
Communicator is discharged
Flashing red (in the charger)
Communicator is charging
Continuous green (in the charger) Communicator fully charged
No Light (in unplugged charger)
Communicator is in sleep
mode
Figure 3.4: Led indication
3.4 Sleep mode
The sleep mode is designed to turn off the communicator’s
signal and save battery life. It is necessary to use the
Sleep mode when travelling by airplane to adhere to airline
regulations. While in Sleep mode, the communicator’s chargedischarge cycle will last up to 3 times longer.
Switching a communicator into sleep mode
A charged/functioning communicator can be put into a sleep
mode by placing it in an unpowered charging cradle or
charger case.
Switching the communicator back to normal mode
Normal functioning resumes when the communicator is
removed from the cradle or charger case.
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3.5 Cleaning instructions
Over the course of time, communicator can become soiled
in various ways. Normal dirt can be removed from the
communicator with a soft brush and warm clean water up to
50°C. Cleaning electrical contacts: We recommend to spray
Isopropyl alcohol on the contacts of the communicator and on
the charger. Rub the contacts with ear sticks to clean them on
a regular basis.
Caution
MAKE SURE THE COMMUNICATOR IS DRY BEFORE
CHARGING.
CHARGE YOUR COMMUNICATOR ONCE EVERY 3 MONTHS.
DO NOT LEAVE THE COMMUNICATOR IN A POWERED
CHARGING CRADLE OR CHARGING RACK MORE THAN 24
HOURS.
DO NOT CLEAN COMMUNICATOR WITH AUTOMOTIVE
CLEANING PRODUCTS OR OTHER DETERGENTS.
DO NOT USE HIGH PRESSURE WATERGUNS OR OTHER
(DISH)WASHING MACHINES TO CLEAN OR RINSE THE
COMMUNICATOR.
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Appendix A: Usefool tools/parts/
equipment
Useful Tools
- Multi meter (Range at least: 1 Ohm - 1 Mega Ohm)
- Wire cutter / stripper
- BNC Crimp tool for RG 58 & RG 59
- (Butane) Soldering gun
- Blade knife
- Coax stripper
- Screw driver (normal and Phillips)
Useful Spare Parts
- BNC couplers (3 pieces)
- BNC connectors (5 pieces) for yellow coax
- BNC connectors (5 pieces) for brown coax
- Shrink sleeves
- Spare loop (for tracks up to 20 m (65 ft) wide)
- Electrical tape
Additional Tool for new loop installations
- Chalk line to get a straight line on the track surface
- Caulk gun to apply silicone.
Please contact AMB i.t. if you would like to receive detailed
specifications on any of the above items. You can find our
contact details on page 2 of this manual.
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Communicator Lite
Numbers available
Dimensions
Weight
Housing
Max. speed
Timing Resolution
Temperature range
Operating time
Charge time
Charge indicator
Signal transfer
Communicator position
AMB Detection Loop
Track width
Coax to TnetX Pro Host
: unlimited
: 73x50x22 mm
(approx. 2.9x2x0.9”)
: 100 g
: Water- and shockproof
: 260 km/h (160 mph)
: 0,1 sec
: 0 - 50 °C (32 - 122 °F)
: min. 5 days after full charge
: min. 16 hours for full charge
: LED indicates remaining
operating time in days
: magnetic induction
: max. height cars 60 cm
(2ft), max. height 		
motorcycles 120 cm (4ft)
: max. 20 m (65 ft)
: max. 100 m (330 ft)
AMB Communicator Chargers
Individual charger
34 position charger case
: 12 VDC / 0.05 A
: 12 VDC / 1.0 A
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Appendix C: CE and FCC Regulations
CE information:
This device complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC. A
copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained at:
AMB i.t. BV
Zuiderhoutlaan 4
2012 PJ Haarlem
The Netherlands
FCC information:
This equipment complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
equipment may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
equipment must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Guarantiees & Warranties
AMB i.t. guarantees that, for a period of twenty four months from the date of dispatch,
hosts manufactured or sold by AMB i.t. with defects caused by faulty materials and/or
workmanship and/or design, will be repaired. If repair is not possible or economical for
AMB i.t., AMB i.t. has the choice to refund the purchase price of these goods or to deliver
new goods. AMB i.t.’s liability shall be strictly limited to replacing, repairing or issuing
credits at its option for any goods returned within twenty four months from the date of
dispatch. AMB i.t. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages including,
but not limited to costs of removal and reinstallation of goods, loss of goodwill, loss of
profits or use. If the requirements set forth above and described below are not complied
with, the AMB i.t. warranty/guarantee shall not apply and AMB i.t. shall be discharged
from all liability arising from the supply of defective goods.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, AMB i.t. MAKES NO
REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OR
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
NONINFRINGEMENT, AND AMB i.t. HEREBY DISCLAIMS THE SAME.
Please see the AMB standard Terms and Conditions of Sale for the additional terms in
connection with the sale of goods and services covered by this manual.
Remedies and damages
AMB i.t. shall not incur any liability under the above warranty unless:
a)
AMB i.t. is promptly notified in writing upon discovery by the customer that
such goods do not conform to the warranty and the appropriate invoice
number and date of purchase information is supplied;
b)
c)
The alleged defective goods are returned to AMB i.t. carriage pre-paid;
Examination by AMB i.t. of goods shall confirm the
alleged defect exists and has not been caused by misuse, neglect, method of
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