User Manual - Wi-Chrono Wireless Timing System
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1. Please refer to the following table for details on how the configuration of the Split Enabler affects the number of split times that will be considered by the system Version 2 0 Page 12 Pict 6 Effect of Split Enabler on number of splits to consider As an example assume that the Split Enabler is set to 3 as it 1s depicted in Pict 5 the following events will occur The first beam is crossed and the clock is started Next beam is crossed 3 89 later and the accumulated time is stored for split 1 Next beam is crossed and the accumulated time is stored for split 2 for example if the time between crossing the 1 beam and the 3 beam is 8 13 then the accumulated time for split 2 will be 8 13 Next a beam is crossed at time 13 85 and being the 3 beam crossed after the clock started the stopwatch is stopped Version 2 0 Page 13 6 2 Changing the view between partial and total times After a run is completed either by crossing beams enough times or by pressing Manual Stop you can switch between partial and total times view In total times view the times are expressed as the accumulated times since the start of the run whereas in partial times view the times are expressed as the difference with respect to the previous lap For example given the same run as in 6 1 Choosing value for Split Enabler which we refre2. User Manual Last Update August 3 2009 Page 1 Thank you for choosing Agility In Motion Wi Chrono The Wi Chrono wireless timer system was designed for ease of use and portability while preserving a rich feature set The system consists of 1 or more Station Set Each set is composed by one Beam Emitter and one Receiver The Emitter is responsible for sending a beam of infrared waves to the receiver The infrared light is invisible to human eye and harmless to animals and persons it uses the same technology as TV remote controls The Receiver 1s equipped with a beam waves sensor and detects any interruption in the path of light sending a wireless notification to the Base unit This notification will be interpreted as an indication that an object has crossed the infrared link between the Emitter and the Receiver No configuration of any kind is required for operation of the beam emitter and receiver Set A Base unit that is responsible for displaying the elapsed time and interpreting the signals sent by the Station Sets The base unit acts as console for the system providing partial times and allowing to interchange between partial times and accumulated times The only configuration input to the base unit is a knob to adjust how many partial times you want to account for Version 2 0 Page 2 1 Packing list Base unit Wi ch rono wireiess timing system l agilityinmietion ict 1 Base Unit Station
3. noticed that when I used them together they get activated at the same time Answer Yes that is correct If you plan to use both systems at the same time but want to preserve their independence we can reprogram them Please contact us Question What is the accuracy of the system Answer The system runs with a high precision clock with a specified accuracy of 50 PPM it is off at most by 50 ticks per millions which actually depends on several physical factors like temperature Expect the system to run about 1 100 plus or minus per minute Question I compared my system to my friends system we both were using the same start and stop but the times are off by 1 100 but only sometimes Answer The source clock is very accurate but many factors affect the time processing the most important one being that is interrupt driven When a beam event happen the system gets interrupted at a 1 100 boundary that s why 2 systems might look off by 1 100 Version 2 0 Page 17 9 Technical specifications FCC ID OUR XBEE Start Split Stop to Base Range Up to 100m 110y with line of sight wireless Beam Emitter to Start Split Stop Range Up to 5m IR Operating Temperature 0 to 45 degree Celsius Version 2 0 Page 18
4. low batteries power Version 2 0 Page 10 6 Base Unit The Base Unit is the brain of the system it processes the signals sent by the Receiver every time the an object breaks the beam transmitted by the Beam Emitter Display agilityinm tion Upto 6 partialfaccumulated times can be shown iil Stop button Stops a mn already in progress Switches view between lap and total times Split number One per beam broken Split Enabler d How many splits t to consider per run Partal T par Lop Sequence Vie View Pict 4 Base Unit Main components The Base Unit has only 1 configuration component the Split Enabler which tells the system how many splits are in a single run in order to stop the clock The Manual Stop button allows to manually stop a run once started or changes the Display between partial times and total accumulated times Version 2 0 Page 11 6 1 Choosing a value for Split Enabler How to Read the Display T Split Partial Time 1 3 wan pears Time 3 eae changes the Daplay whew a Split Accumulative Times View Portal Times per Lap Sequence beac es Pict 5 Split Enabler set to 3 The Split Enabler tells the system how many segments or partial times are required to stop the clock The stopwatch is always activated by the first beam that is interrupted then it will stop depending on the configuration of the Split Enabler
5. 1s the Low Battery indicator 3 Ep E The infrared LED emitter is a very low power device and completely harmless for dogs and humans It uses the same technology as a regular TV remote control Version 2 0 Page 7 5 Receiver 5 1 LEDs and IR reception sensor The orifice on the right side of the box allows the reception of the infrared light emitted by the beamer while insulating the sensor from direct sunlight exposure The green LED on the front of the box is the On Off indicator The red LED 1s the Low Battery indicator The LED closest to the orifice the yellow LED in this picture is the Alignment indicator This LED turns on and stays on as long as the infrared signal sent from the Beam Emitter is received Version 2 0 Page 8 5 2 LED status description When the Power Switch in the Off position you would observe that no LEDs are lit SST aS Fig 1 Power switch On Off LED Indicator When you turn the device on and provided that the batteries are installed and charged you will observe one of the following Fig 2 a Unit is ON Alignment LED is OFF indicates that the receiver is not able to see the Emitter ict 3 Receiver amp Beam Emitter are aligned The Alignment ED is ON Version 2 0 Page 9 LOW Sivan oa EE Fig 3 Red LED lit indicates the batteries are low and need to be replaced The system may not work properly with
6. Set The set is composed by 2 small boxes one is the receiver and one is the emitter Depending on the configuration of the equipment you acquired you may have more than set the system supports up to 8 sets Receiver and Emitter boxes are equipped with their respective Elastic Velcro tie rl W OR err SECEIVED REC PSU LS BEAMVEMITTER g ia Wi ATONG l j At ict 2 Receiver ict 3 Beam Emitter Version 2 0 Page 3 2 Installing the stations Install each Receiver and Emitter set with their back flat against their mounted equipment and the arrows in the graphics pointing at each other The height depends on how high your dog jumps over the bars but as a general rule the set may be installed about 10 inches over the bar or 25 cm Both the receiver and the emitter are equipped with Velcro tape and Elastic Velcro tie for easy installation on virtually any surface or equipment 2 1 Installing on a jump stand Unwrap the Velcro tie and wrap it around the jump stand at the proper height Install the receiver and emitter boxes with their back flat against the stands for stability Version 2 0 Page 4 2 2 Installing the station set on a flat surface Apply a small piece of adhesive Velcro to your equipment at the desired height Take away the elastic Velcro tie from the receiver and emitter and apply a small piece of adhesive Velcro on the back of the receiver box Press the back of the recei
7. e Base unit Possible reasons and suggested actions e Ifyou see the 3 Link Quality LEDs lit for a few seconds every time you break the beam but still you don t see the base acting upon it try replacing the batteries in the Start Split Stop 7 3 Base Unit Symptom The display remains blank after switch on Possible reasons and suggested actions The batteries are drained try replacing the batteries e The batteries polarity is reversed follow the drawings in the battery holder Symptom The Base Unit does not recognize a broken beam event Possible reasons and suggested actions e See The Start Split Stop is unable to see the beam_ from the Beam Emitter Version 2 0 Page 16 Frequently Asked Questions Question I want to add another Start Split Stop and Beam Emitter is it possible Do I need to give you a code or anything Answer Yes you can add up to 8 All the Beam Emitter are the same amongst them and also the Start Split Stop so there is no need to inform us of any code or frequency since they are all exactly the same Question My friends have a Agility In Motion Wi Chrono also can I use their Start Split Stop and Beam Emitters Answer Yes you can The Base Unit is not restricted to a set of components they are all the same and can be shared Question I have 2 sets of Agility In Motion Wi Chrono but
8. sh here Fig 4 A run with 3 splits Accumulated Times view When switching to Partial Times view you d see Fig 5 A run with 3 splits Partial Times view You can switch views as many times as you wish Version 2 0 Page 14 7 Troubleshooting and common symptoms For all components of the system the Beam Emitter the Start Split Stop or the Base Unit the main reason for malfunction is low battery Please contact us at info agilityinmotion com if you have questions 7 1 Beam Emitter Symptom The power LED is not on Possible reasons and suggested actions The batteries are drained try replacing the batteries e The batteries polarity is reversed follow the drawings in the battery holder 7 2 Start Split Stop Symptom The power LED is not on Possible reasons and suggested actions The batteries are drained try replacing the batteries e The batteries polarity is reversed follow the drawings in the battery holder Symptom The Start Split Stop is unable to see the beam from the Beam Emitter Possible reasons and suggested actions e Ifno Link Quality LED is ON then the units might be seriously misaligned try realigning them Ifthe alignment is correct but still no link is detected try with another Beam Emitter Symptom The Start Split Stop detects the broken beam but it Version 2 0 Page 15 does not signal th
9. ver box against the Velcro applied on the equipment Do the same with the emitter 2 3 Other ideas You may build your own set of PVC stands that will allow you to easily slide the station boxes up and down a for quick change of heights Remember to install the receiver and emitter with their back flat against the stands for stability Or you may use magnets with Velcro to attach the set to metallic jumps Or you may use tripods Version 2 0 Page 5 3 Proper Alignment of the Station Set Install each Receiver and Emitter set with graphic arrows pointing at each other Their back should be flat against the mounted equipment and the front of the set should be visible Turn on the set by pressing the On Off switch You will know the set is properly aligned when the Alignment Indicator LED on the Receiver turns on The height at which to install the set depends on how high your dog jumps over the bars but as a general rule the set may be installed about 10 inches over the bar 25 cm If you are using 2 or more sets at the same time make sure to point the emitters across from each other so the beam of infrared light of one set is only sensed by its receiver and not detected by the other stations too Version 2 0 Page 6 4 Beam Emitter 4 1 LEDs and IR infrared transmitter The clear light on the left side of the box is the infrared LED emitter The green LED on the front of the box is the On Off indicator The red LED
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