M4 / M4GPS User`s manual (EN)
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1. The different technologies of timing The tracks in Magnetic This is the most precise solution The magnetic energy to activate the ALFANO is supplied by Magnetic strips specially created by ALFANO company this system is patented E P 0632350 most of the tracks throughout the world are equipped from 1 to 3 strips The tracks in Infrared The system in Infrared to activate the ALFANO is constituted by a transmitter ref A4100 and of a receiver ref A140 with codified frequency developed by ALFANO company The transmitter settles down at the edge of the track and the receiver links with the ALFANO instead of the magnetic sensor Note Several transmitters can settle down at the edge of the track to obtain lap s partial times The tracks in GPS The timing data are supplied by the GPS The tracks in Magnetic or Infrared GPS It is possible to combine two technologies to obtain additional partial times Note in this case the magnetic strip or the infrared transmitter is the only reference for the departure and consequently for the laps timing Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 20 A Creation of a track with magnetic strip or with infrared transmitter Name of track Edit the name of track Maximum 11 characters 26 letters of the alphabet the figures and the space Use left arrows to modify the character then press on OK you have to browse 11 compartments to end Method of timing2. e DATA e Track Configuration e Erase DATA Number satellites got Button 1 M4GPS Button 2 BEL x 8 Capacity Nl B Capacity state of available of batteries 05 3e memory Wm ft Button 3 Button 4 Setup Witness backlight e Switch on e RPM activated e Bluetooth Activation e Temperature e Access FULL mode e Display e Switch off e Units e Back to BASIC mode Button 4 Switch on press on button 4 on right below Auno Switch off on WELCOME press on the same button Backlight the way of working is the same as in FULL mode See page 9 Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 38 Bluetooth Activation on WELCOME press 1 second on button 4 Vd The icon Bluetooth appears during 2 seconds before showing the window below The name of the peripheral and the PIN code key of access My Peripheral display it allows then to communicate with your computer to Hame ALFAHO 1133 download your data Pin 5689 Button 1 DATA Data erasing On WELCOME press on button 1 DATA a y 8 s c L v 05 30 4 o a e DATA this menu takes back the analyses of the FULL mode G o BEST LAPS page 30 o THEORETICAL LAP page 31 o THE SESSIONS step 1 to step 2 page 31 e To erase the data o following DATA in the window step 2 SESSION press on OK then press again 3 secon
3. BEST LAF Merg 1 Press on f to show the lap with the others best partials AP Oo id Sd lend Press again on P to show the theoretical lap of the 5106652 SESSION THEORETICAL LAP Press on OK to show the Oe 141 B window step 2 __ sz 3B eS P A 030 03922 THEURETICHL LAF Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 32 FFT FFT Si Ti TZ AP Ule Jz J3 J4 J5 LAP J ars Js J13 10 FFT 14 525 Se 255 oo Lier 46 zz qez 1156 4 2 ISNEE 29 04 Lhd RP z i4 48 A 0 OB0 si SB 75 38 zdg 29 04 12h45 A 10s Luz OU U0 Os OO 00 Li 249 OS j 3s Le 4 15 L ISMSE A amp ti Dr DEL ri c La 11 62 14 US DEL Ti c 10 3 36 12 11 3 14 lu Ta oon B5 Step 2 The LAPS of the SESSION The cursor positions automatically on the best lap bars graphs represent the number of laps and the height indicates the difference of time between every lap The gap of time between the low level and the top level of bars graphs is customizable in the menu SETUP Use the arrows 4 to move from a lap to another a long pressure allows a fast scrolling Every lap is accompanied with its time and with the gap of time compared with the best lap of the session with its partial times and its Max Min RPM SPEED T1 T2 Press OK on the desired lap to go on with the analysis in step 3 Step 3 Plages RPM This o
4. Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 8 Switch on Switch off Backlight Switch on press on the lower right button 4 Backlight Depending on the setting on DISPLAY menu on SETUP the device switches on as follows e OFF the device switches on without backlight e MAN the device suggests the backlight o To activate press on ON then possibility of adjusting its bright power Not to activate it press on OFF or nothing match 3 seconds 1 9 the device switches on automatically with backlight Then the device goes back to WELCOME page Switch off on WELCOME page a 2 seconds pressure on same button i ae HLF HHLI 15 36 11 0r 2012 Track GENK CPE Sat 9 fo ex Automatic switch off the device switches off after having been inactive during a time which can be adjustable in SETUP menu Display from 1 till 30 minutes Cont rast LED Lishtina Shut Doun MH HESS Backlisht HRH Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 9 WELCOME page The WELCOME page is the main window of the ALFANO The menus of this window give access to the settings of the parameters SETUP to the visualization of DATA to the activation and to the putting with zero of ENGINE METERS to the choice of racing displays LAYOUTS and through shortcuts direct access to data of last SESSION activation or exti
5. Humber E Start L Latency S 001 Obscurity In Obscurity choose the time in second of inactivity of t MONZA oa the magnetic sensor or the infrared receiver After having sn MAC I RECESS received the impulse of the magnetic strip or the infrared Humber transmitter this option allows to ignore during a scheduled Ct art i lapse of time the following ones Latency 5S ES Note this time consequently must be lower than the time to browse the lap Finally press on OK to finalize and register the track To begin the configuration of the track You have to run to more than 20 kph because the ALFANO also has to memorize the sense of running of the vehicle while recording the GPS coordinates CPS Positions rec Drive faster than ZU km h It is possible to record 4 types of tracks 1 e Start Mag IR Indispensable e Partial nr 2 GPS e Start Mag IR Indispensable Partial nr 2 GPS Partial nr 3 GPS Start Mag IR Indispensable Partial nr 2 Mag IR Partial nr 3 GPS Start Mag IR Indispensable Partial nr2 GPS Partial nr3 Mag IR Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 25 In the following example simulation of the 3rd method 0 00000 1 ED gt 00510 ED gt 0080 7238 This window appears as soon as the vehicle exceeds 20 kph The icon GPS is not active because the ALFANO has to get first and foremost the m
6. In Chrono choose MAG IR then press on OK Note the GPS remains active on the MAGPS to memorize Chrono the trajectory and the speed Humber Start Latency Number of partials In Number choose the number of magnetic strips or the ame NONZA number of infrared transmitters installed on the track then Chrono MAG IE press on OK Humber E Start i Latency Si ool Partial of departure On Start choose the magnetic strip or the infrared oe MOHZA ur transmitter wished for the starting up of the timing then Chrono i MAG IR press on OK Humber 7 Start 2E Latency 851 O01 Obscurity In Obscurity choose the time in second of inactivity of the magnetic sensor or the infrared receiver After having fives 34 MAC s IE received the impulse of the magnetic strip or the infrared Humber 3 transmitter this option allows to ignore during a scheduled Ch spt lapse of time the following ones Note this time Latency S1 156 consequently must be lower than the time to browse the lap Finally press on OK to finalize and register the track IMPORTANT With a track created in Magnetic or in Infrared the GPS of the M4GPS remains active to memorize the trajectory and the speed With GPS it is thus not necessary to create a track to obtain these data Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 21 B Creation of a track GPS co
7. 3 o The arrows managed toward the left 4 and the right F allow to move from a menu to another one in some cases a long pressure allows a faster scrolling o The arrows managed upward and downward V allow to move from an option to another one to modify numerical and alphabetical values in certain cases a long pressure allows a faster scrolling 0 e Button2 K o allows to confirm a state and at the same time in certain case to move on the following option e Button4 o allows to backtrack or to go out of a menu Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 11 SETUP In WELCOME page press on SETUP JE SE HALF AM 15 26 117 0772012 Track LENE GPS Sat 3 WCEmo o Press on OK to switch off the ALFANO Power off Personalize the personal code to protect your data during the Personal Code connection code by default 000000 The name of the peripheral and the PIN code cannot be modified they are unique for every device ATTENTION This window does not Mo Perishers activate Bluetooth Hame HLFHH 11 33 Fin JES e Tracks Tracks This menu consists mainly in creating a list of tracks with their morphology in magnetic or in GPS or both together It Heu will allow to avoid re configuring the same track during its Modif next use See chapter Tracks management page 19 Delete Zend Eecelrzrz Copyright O 2014
8. FANO CHRONOMETRIC SYSTEM M4 MAGPS A1003 A1011 A1003 A1012 User s manual EN This manual is adapted from Firmware V2 2 0 V doc 07 28 01 2014 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s M4 MAGPS Introduction 4 Installation 5 Power supply 8 Batteries 8 Switch ON Switch OFF Backlight 9 WELCOME page 10 The shortcuts 10 The most used symbols 11 Setup menu Setup 12 Power off 12 Bluetooth 12 Track 13 Hour date 13 Pilot 13 LED 13 Display 13 BOX configuration amp check of the sensors 14 The GPS reception MAGPS 15 Running time meters 15 Peak 16 RPM 16 Speed 16 Graphic settings 17 Frequency of sampling 17 Units 17 Languages 17 Parameters by default 18 GPS ON OFF MAGPS 18 Update 18 BASIC mode simplified workin 19 Tracks management Track management 20 Information 20 A Creation of track Magnetic Infrared 21 B Creation of track GPS 22 C Creation of track Mag IR GPS 24 Import tracks from another M4 M4GPS via Bluetooth 28 Starting a timing session and using your device on race 29 DATA Menu The Best Absolute amp Last Session 30 DATA 30 Tracks used 30 Data erasing 30 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 2 M4 MAGPS DATA Best Laps 31 Theoretical Lap 32 Sessions 32 Download 34 Meters of running time 34 Racing displays Layouts 35 BASIC mode Switch from FULL mode to BASIC mode 38 Button 4 Switch on Switch
9. LI 1 24 1 3 amp UE 07 D 00 UU 17 08 10 26 12 2 m 17 02 2149 nd 5 Us L3 12 3b 15 6 us L3 l1z b8 13 3 amp 09 10 10 Sr l2 3 m 09 10 19 13 ddad Press the arrow V to show next window RPM ranges This option allows to analyze the behavior of the engine through RPM ranges that is to say the time the conversion in percentage of this time for all the RPM ranges of 1 000 rotations min accumulated in this lap Press on Y to show the next RPM ranges Press on double arrow to vary and so compare the data of these two laps Press on 4 to go back on menu DATA Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 31 THEORETICAL LAP on all the sessions Press OK on THEORETICAL LAP Theoretical Lar This window takes back the best partials made on all the sessions and calculates then the theoretical time Press on OK on partial wished to reach the lap belonging to it Sect z af ol sect 428 2 5 Press OK on the wished SESSION The complete analysis of the SESSION is made in 4 steps Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Best Lap Theoretical Lap The laps RPM ranges Graphic Analysis of the selected SESSION of the selected SESSION of the selected LAP of the selected LAP Rem 7 553 Sei 55 4 01 02 OO au 02 03 00 O 03 04 2 49 04 05 4 98 03 06 4 15 AL PE 17h43 Step 1 BEST LAP si 20 Gb t n The best lap of the SESSION with the best partial s on black De 1448 ETEL background
10. Temperature T1 T2 RPM Speed Race 3 Lap time Partial times Gap Nr of the lap Temperature T1 T2 RPM Speed Race 4 Best time Lap time Gap Nr of the lap Temperature T1 RPM Race 5 Lap time Nr of lap Temperature T1 RPM Race 6 Lap time Gap Nr of lap Temperature T1 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 36 00000 Sector Race 8 Race 9 Race 10 0 00 0 00 0 00 Race 11 Lap time Partial times Gap Nr of lap Temperature T1 Lap time Partial times Gap Nr of lap Nr of partial Temperature T1 RPM Lap time Engine time Nr of lap Nr of engine Temperature T1 RPM Lap time Nr of lap Lambda Lap time Partial times Nr of lap Nr of partial Temperature T1 T2 RPM Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s BASIC mode simplified working This mode takes back the most essential elements of working for a very simplified use BASIC To pass of FULL mode in BASIC mode in the menu SETUP press OK on icon Mode press again 3 seconds on OK in the window of confirmation that follows ATTENTION the activation of the BASIC mode erases the data recorded previously On the other hand the parameters of setting the tracks and the names of the pilots will not be deleted Note the ALFANO has to pass by the extinction and the re start to consider this mode
11. Unit Settle e Imperial Mph or Metric Km h e Celsius C or Fahrenheit F pr Languages Fran ais English Italiano Deutsch Espagnol Portugu s Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 17 Parameters by default Faraneters by Default o restore FACTORY PFarameterz Fress UK gt 4 seconds UPDATE u UPDATE UPF CATE Haitina for Connection ACH L0 05699 Soft Di 2 0 0 Lode 123456 Derice HLFHH 11 25 Fin Jes UPDATE UFP CATE Haitina for Connection HES LPS 12 0045 Soft Dl 2 0 0 Lode 123436 Derice HLFHH 11 25 Fin Jes Restore the parameters of factory press 3 seconds on OK to launch the procedure Note this procedure does not erase tracks and recorded data If in some cases the GPS is not necessary you can deactivate it Presss on OK on icon GPS ON then press again 3 seconds on OK in the window of confirmation which follows To reactivate the GPS module press on OK on icon GPS OFF then press again 3 seconds on OK in the window of confirmation which follows ATTENTION The ALFANO switches off automatically then switch it on to validate the change Note the consumption of the GPS module decreases the autonomy of the batteries of 40 96 This menu consists in activating Bluetooth to make an UPDATE of the system All the necessary codes are displayed to synchronize to the computer ATTENTION Some comp
12. nr mht tnrnamt Aitiusat rres Etant RD gages oe carini Ailbcsat rres Eten PRO Qi micerisms Aitiusst rre Esat M M pm i wert ded e rt 2d Ottecetirpe Eten z i siora Ailtlustirre tant PRO DURACELL PROCEL DURACELL DURACELL PRO DURACELL PROCEL DURACELL PRO DURACELL DURACELL PROCEL DURACELL PRO DURACELL PRO A4018 A4016 Rechargeable UNIROSS 2050 mAh Hybrio 1 2V UNIROSS charger from 100 to 240V 50 60Hz un N n N n n N n Qa SA 9 9 ca ca ca c DEN DEN Oey 3 J x3 AA AA rit zt Without memory effect A4017 ALFANO Rechargeable Pack 8 800 mAh Li lon 3 7V Waterproof 75x40x40mm Delivered with a 100 to 240V 50 60Hz charger and a case Model No SG BP8800 W Capacity 8800 mAh Voltage 3 7v CE amp Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 44 Systems A4004 A4012 A4001 Power supply for M4 MAGPS through the 12V vehicle s battery 4S f 1 cuo t EET E A4012 A4001 A4011 en option connecteur allume cigare A4005 A4013 A4017 Power supply for M4 MAGPS through ALFANO Li ion 3 7V rechargeable pack E A4013 A4017 Board of Consumptions Bloc ALFANO Li lon 3 7V with backlight on power 5 Board supplied for information purposes only Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 45 VisualData2 Download our s
13. tension PRW The pack M4 MAGPS is delivered with a magnetic sensor ref A1301 an RPM sensor ref A1601 a BUS cable ref A3101 allowing the connection between the box and its display a fixing support for the box the batteries and an USB key Bluetooth to be connected to the computer for the downloads of your data and to make the updates firmware of your system Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 4 Installation of the display ADM Insert and fix the connector of the BUS cable in its housing with the supplied screw Introduce the screw 8x40mm without head into the metallic part with a hexagonal key of 4mm by tightening it firmly Fix the display to the steering wheel by respecting the order of slices red black and that in metal Tighten the set with the autoblocking M8 metal nut Installation of BOX4 CORRECT Q Q The BOX must be absolutely fixed below nassau panel like this drawing Go kart NOT CORRECT mn Q Q The BOX cannot be installed on the floor 1 Drill 3 holes 7mm in nassau panel use Box4 as template to draw holes 2 Fix silentblocs to Box4 with the M6 autoblocking nuts Install Box4 below nassau panel batteries cover managed towards the driver with the conical stainless screws and the plastic slices Copyright 2014 Alfano
14. 0 Press 1 second on the arrow of bottom left for the putting with zero of the running meter Note a single meter is available on the BASIC mode Press successively on bottom right arrow to settle the coefficient of multiplication depending on the type of engine 4 2 x1 x2 x4 Press OK to go back on Menu SETUP Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 42 A Temperature Contrast LED Liaht ina Shut Doun MI Escklisht Unit Press o Settle the threshold of the 2 leds for the Temperature T1 n OK to go back to Menu SETUP IMPORTANT only NTC type sensors are managed by the BASIC mode Settle Settle Screen contrast LEDs brightness Time for automatic extinction Backlight OFF the device switches on without MAN the device suggests it 1 9 the device switches on automatically with Set its brightness power from 1 to 9 Imperial Mph or Metric Km h Celsius C or Fahrenheit F FLLL WEEE Go back to FULL mode To ose mode FULL Press UK gt 4 seconds then restart Then press 3 seconds on OK in the window allowing to go back on FULL mode ATTENTION the ALFANO switches off automatically after doing a data erasing then switch it on again to validate the change Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 43 A4019 DCEL A aues ee wical Alirsat rres Eten
15. 5 Test O47 In race in every detection of level change of the data between the down up and the up down of RPM SPEED T1 T2 the ALFANO allows to freeze these values in the screen during a scheduled lapse of time this to have time to visualize them gt Fixe 60 sec gt 0 60 sec gt 0 60 sec gt 0 60 sec gt 0 60 sec This menu is a direct access allowing to settle the parameters of the RPM Settle e OFF no speed e TRANSMISSION the speed obtains by introducing the number of teeth of the driving pine nut and the crown more the circumference of the back wheel Attention this method works only on vehicles with direct transmission without gearbox e GPS The speed will be got by GPS MAGPS Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 16 DATE LL Graphic setting Settle The height of bars graphs sized by time can be adjusted from 0 5 seconds till 10 seconds between the low level and the high level This to observe at best the differences of time between every lap in the menu DATA REC E Frequency of sampling Fieeouemnc HE Settle Recording 10 hertz gt all 100 ms of Samples 5 hertz gt all 200 ms 2 hertz gt all 500 ms 10 Hertz O hertz Hours Remaining This last option is useful for endurance races Total Hours Note observe the remaining duration and the available total time these will depend on the chosen frequency
16. Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 12 d CALI Hour date Late amp Hour Setting GPS Data Format Date Hour Time Za Pilot Driller Driver Driller Modif Lo Lo Lo n3 210 12H HI 05 03 2012 12h34 T1 HLFHHU 2 1 JOEL ih TEBA O OOO O OO LED Quo OOo 11 720 15 000 I Zi Contrast LED Lisht ina Shut Doun iH Baockliasht Settle e M4 the format of date and hour e MAGPS the format of date and the time zone as the date and the hour are supplied by satellites with GMT this information is thus visible only in the presence of these Note for the M4 after the replacement of batteries this window appears to the next starting up of the ALFANO for the update Possibility of editing up to 3 pilots names The chosen pilot will be associated with the SESSION of timing To choose a pilot select him with left arrows then press on OK To modify the name of the pilot 3 seconds pressure on OK on the name to be modified Settle thresholds of the 9 leds by group of 3 over the display for the RPM LAMBDA T1 T2 of the 2 leds level Low and level High on left and on right of the display for T1 T2 Note they will shut down when the moderate temperature will be between these two levels Settle screen contrast LEDs brightness time for automatic extinction Backlight OFF the device switches on without
17. MAN the device suggests it 1 9 the device switches on automatically with Set its brightness power from 1 to 9 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 13 ABX4 ABX4GPS BOX ABX4 with 4 entries as follows e 1entry BUS Display e 1 entry RPM e 1entry Time Magnetic Infrared e 1entry for 1 or 2 Temperatures T1 T2 BOX ABX4GPS with 4 entries as follows 1 entry BUS Display 1 entry RPM 1 entry Time Magnetic Infrared 1 entry for 1 or 2 Temperatures T1 T2 GPS integrated This menu consists in configuring and in checking the functioning of the sensors Press on arrow P to commute between entries of the BOX Press on arrow to choose the sensor on the list Press on Kto settle and confirm Press on Sto return behind Possibility of connecting 2 sensors with the Y cable A2190 Press on arrow 2 to make your choice e NTC e K NTC K jor J256 NTC Lambda HTC K Lambda The values of the sensors are readable on real time Sensor for taking time e Magnetic Infrared Test Signal waitin3a Hl1 xx HAGA IRF Sen Test approach a magnet to the magnetic sensor or activate the infrared transmitter in front of the receiver IR OK has to display during a few seconds Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 14 Entry 4 RPM Coefficient rz Test cau HlBLU1 RPM HT Sen Coefficient rit Test ET AE 1 RFH HT Sen Pr
18. S A Tous droits r serv s 5 Installation of BOX4GPS ATTENTION when installing an onboard camera CORRECT TES The BOX4GPS must be necessarily settled below nassau panel so that the antenna is managed towards the sky any object placed just over the box engenders a bad reception of the GPS signals a camera or quite different electronic device stresses even more the disturbances of the GPS signal these devices must be placed away from the box of minimum 30cm 12inch NOT CORRECT 21 During an installation as above the sensibility of the GPS signals decreases in more than 50 It engenders a bad catching of the timing data and an erroneous track mapping Installation of RPM sensor CORRECT re The RPM sensor case must be placed as far as possible from the box The thin cable which links on the High voltage cable of the ignition must be settled alone the most distant possible of the other cables If need be cut the cable for a linear installation NOT CORRECT 4 C The module of the sensor RPM MUST NOT be installed near the BOX A bad installation pulling important electronic disturbances can cause a dysfunction the extinction or the blocking of your ALFANO Use an anti interferences hood ROK Internationally recognized to reduce the electromagnetic pollution Some systems of ignition are very aggressive Use then a hood of candle equipped with a resistance o
19. agnetic strip START Pass on the magnetic strip of the starting to launch the stopwatch The icon GPS becomes active At this moment it is possible to record a partial with the GPS PARTIAL nr 2 Pass on the second magnetic strip to memorize the partial nr 2 MAG becomes grey while GPS is still active PARTIAL nr 3 Press on GPS at the moment wished on the track to memorize the partial nr 3 before going back on the magnetic strip of the starting GPS becomes again not active ARRIVAL Go back on the magnetic strip starting point to end the programming of the track and immediately the system starts a session Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 26 On the following example simulation of the 4th method 0 00000 eB p 1 00510 2 0080 02380 This window appears as soon as the vehicle exceeds 20 kph The icon GPS is not active because the ALFANO has to get first and foremost the magnetic strip START Pass on the magnetic strip of starting to launch the stopwatch GPS becomes active at this moment it is possible to record a partial with the GPS PARTIAL nr 2 Press on GPS at the moment wished on the track to memorize the point of GPS of the partial nr 2 before passing on the second magnetic strip GPS becomes non active again PARTIAL nr 3 Pass on the second magnetic strip to memorize the partial nr 3 ARRIVAL Go back on the magnet
20. ano S A Tous droits r serv s 28 ALFANO 15 36 11 07 2012 Track GEHK GPS Sat 9 fp c 00 zn 28 00 ne 0320 ag Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s The ALFANO has to be on WELCOME page with the adequate track Start the engine and run In presence of RPM the windows of racing Layout replace the WELCOME page and the values of sensors are displayed on real time From the detection of the magnetic strip or the GPS starting point the ALFANO begins the timing and records the data of all these sensors Press on up right button to change the Layout Press on up left button it is possible to activate or de activate the backlight 10 seconds after engine switching off STOP displays then press on one of the 2 buttons below 29 DATA Menu On WELCOME press on button 1 DATA DEF we ALF HHLI 15 36 11 07 2012 rack GENK e CPS Sat 3 Ub o 0 BEST LAPS ii This window shows during 5 seconds the best time Absolute vr 1 e 3j 15 among all sessions and the best time of the Last SESSION MONHZH then goes back to WELCOME Press on OK in this window to display the menu of data analysis See below 124 59 last Exit Absolute The recorded data In DATA you find all the data recorded on the track which is shown in the center of the window by default it is the lat
21. ds on OK in the window of confirmation that follows e Presson d to go back on WELCOME Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 39 Button 3 TRACKS On WELCOME press on button 3 TRACK 3 O8 05 32 Cm Du Note in the BASIC way of working the track is created at every change of morphology of this one and the former data are systematically erased A Create a track Magnetic Infrared After having pressed on button 3 icon TRACK on WELCOME With the arrow P of the top choose the number of magnetic strip s or the number of transmitter s installed on the circuit With the arrow P in the bottom choose on which magnetic strip or which infrared transmitter the device has to start Press on OK to end the configuration of the track In the following example configuration of a track with 3 magnetic strips with the starting of the timing on the 2 magnetic strip This figure represents a track with a single magnetic strip Press on arrow k of the top to add a second magnetic strip Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 40 Press on arrow b of the top to add a third magnetic strip Press on arrow in the bottom to choose the starting up of the timing on the 2nd magnetic strip then press on OK to end the configuration of the track Note this track will be kept in memory until the next change of its
22. ess on arrow to choose this sensor e A1601 RPM HT High tension e A1606 RPM PWM Low tension CAUTION The A1601 is supplied in the package for Karting Press on OK to modify the coefficient of multiplication of the RPM dependent on the type of engine 4 X1 X2 X4 Then press again on OK to confirm Test Launch the engine the value RPM has to display ATTENTION If the configuration of the sensor does not correspond in sensor installed the reading will be ERRONEOUS or there will be NO READING GPS MAIMI The GPS reception MAGPS 2b 22 18 40 18 34 44 62 22 38 54 28 37 40 40 H 4 0185M 13 36 20 E amp 12h36 the intensity of the satellites signals the GPS coordinates in real time the date and the hour in GMT the height Running meters Count erz Total time Total distance 55 7 3 Two available meters e the firt one accumulates the total time e the second accumulates the browsed distance Press 1 second on OK to put back to zero the selected meter Note the latter is active in the presence of the speed Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 15 ERI Peak FEAF Dizrlav Lar Time EFI Speed T1 Tz PEAK Dizrlav Lar Time EFI Speed T1 Tz Coefficient rE Test cau HA1E0i RPH HT Sen SPEED Speed Speed confisuratian p Kuh Pinion 1z aFracket om Hheel DCircumt 25
23. est used track Press on OK to analyze the data DATA Analysis The used tracks Tracks with recorded data will be visible in this scrolling menu Press on OK to open the list use left arrows to choose press on OK to confirm Total erase of the data Press on OK then press again 3 seconds on OK in the window of confirmation that follows Note this command executes the total erase of the data recorded on all the tracks Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 30 DATA Press OK on icon DATA CATA Analysis MOHZA BEST LAPS BEST LAPS THEORETICAL LAF THEORETICAL LAP 2004 iih56 2 14 59 SESSIONS 20 04 Snes 2 18 02 Best Laps and Theoretical Lap are calculated on all 23 04 12h43 the Sessions 2404 lihoz Z late The Sessions are listed by date and time The last Session is selected by default BEST LAPS on all the sessions Press OK on BEST LAPS this menu consists in comparing the data of different sensors from the best lap of LAST SESSION and the best lap in ABSOLUTE press on the double arrow to commute the data of these two laps LAST SESSION ABSOLUTE last Exit ii piy Absolute l 124515 30 04 LE 123595 dt 13 290 Tla El RPM A 14 790 T1 bg Ber2O Tia oF RPM w reso Tia 38 108 3 Za Si poa 110 1 Tea Slj 42 9 T2 223 l w 45 2 T2 491 last Exit iia WI Absolute WT iie TON TS 30 04 10h32 128355 35 04 UE
24. f 5kOhm for an optimal functioning of the system while maintaining the performances of your engine Strongly recommended PRECAUTION it prevents a dysfunction the extinction or the blocking of your ALFANO Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 6 Installation of the connectors CORRECT NOT CORRECT Introduce completely the male connector into its This would pull a penetration of water and a bad housing the black rubber joint has to be against electric contact because during the tightening of the female connector before tightening the nut the nut the black joint dislodges of its location The screwdriver Use a screwdriver of type Torx X20 to fix the batteries cover Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 7 Power Supply The MA MAGPS is delivered with 2 batteries of type AA 1 5V On the welcome page you can check the batteries life When the power becomes too weak a message appears When this message displays M4 M4GPS_ goes automatically off after 10 seconds Notes The GPS module requires 40 of the system s total energy to function The intensity of the backlight and the LEDs brightness intensity decrease the life of batteries Remark Always check the batteries life before beginning a long session The consumption and speed of discharge depend on the quality and type of batteries that s why it is strongly recommended to always check the batteries life ico
25. ic strip starting point to end the programming of the track and immediately the system starts a session Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 27 Import tracks from another ALFANO via Bluetooth Procedure ALFANO 1133 send the track 1 Perirheral Research Research Ster Me Perirheral RlFano 11 Press OK on Send on the menu tracks The ALFANO is searching for the peripheral 3 Perirhersl H1lfanc 2236 Hlfano 553928 Hlftano zLi 223 Hlfano 1127 Hlftano zzzz The ALFANO has found several other Found ALFANO press OK on peripheral 2055 to ask for a connexion 5 Eztablizhed Press UK To Transfer Connect lor f T2 Perirheral Hlfano 1133 Choose the track among those recorded in its memory and validate with OK 7 Send rack Transfer well done Me Perirheral Hlfano 1133 Transfert R ussi ALFANO 2055 receive the track 2 Haitins For Lonnmnection Waiting ster Me Perirheral Hlfano 2USS Press OK on Receive on the menu tracks The ALFANO is wating for a connexion 4 Lonnect ion rEecuyest Press Uk for Accert Connection Hw Perirheral RlFano 2053 to Accept T2 Perirheral Hlftanao z023 The name of the track to receive appears press on OK to accept the track Note Tracks transferred between devices by Bluetooth are identified by a small icon L Copyright O 2014 Alf
26. irst window to begin again the programming by browsing the following lap IMPORTANT the configuration of a GPS track is made at the time of its creation that is to say after having edited the name and having chosen the GPS option you have to drive immediately on the track to end the procedure Procedure to create a track MAG IR GPS Name of track Edit the name of track maximum 11 characters 26 letters of the alphabet the figures and the space Use left arrows to modify the character then press on OK it is necessary to browse 11 compartments to end Method of timing In Chrono choose MAG IR GPS then press on OK Chrono Humber Start Latency 21 In case of absence of GPS signal Wait for GPS signal appears in this case go back to window WELCOME and wait to get GPS signals HAC IR GPSE Note more there are satellites present more precise will be the GPS coordinates Hait For LPS Sisnal Number of partial In Number choose the number of magnetic strips or of nm NUNZA oa infrared transmitters installed on the track then press on OK Chrono gt MALGIR GPE Humber A Start 1 Latency 21 DOI Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 24 Partial of start In Start choose the magnetic strip or the infrared mnm MONZA m transmitter wished for the timing starting then press on Chrono MAG IR4GPE OK
27. morphology B Create a GPS track with the M4GPS It is possible to program 3 types of tracks 1 e Start GPS 2 e Start GPS e Partial nr 2 GPS e Start e Partial nr 2 e Partial nr 3 IMPORTANT the configuration of a GPS track is made at the time of its creation that is to say after having edited the name and having chosen the GPS option you have to drive immediately on the track to end the procedure Procedure to create a GPS track Note in the M4GPS the menu TRACK goes on press successively on arrow of the top until obtain the window GPS below Press on OK to start the recording of GPS coordinates on the track Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 41 You have to run to more than 20 kph because the ALFANO also has to memorize the sense of running of the vehicle while recording the GPS coordinates GPS Positions rec Drive faster than ZU km h The creation of a GPS track is made in the same way as in the FULL mode see page 21 Button 2 SETUP On WELCOME press on the button 2 SETUP ES K UN ci 08 05 32 45 Configure The RPM The Temperature Display The Units Back to FULL mode Press OK on wished menu to configure it Press on to go back on WELCOME Press on arrow on the top left to configure the 3 RPM coc OOO COO thresholds with the 9 leds in groups of 3 06 720 02 250 15 00
28. n be active The chosen engine will l be visible on WELCOME Enaine Dk Fraine ress on on the engine selected to activate it MEME Er Press 1 second on OK on the engine selected for Ensine the putting with zero Enasine Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 34 The windows of racing Layouts In WELCOME press on button 4 we ALF AMC 15 36 117 0772012 Track GENE GPS Sat 3 Em This is a window explaining the buttons function during the layouts display a pressure on one of these buttons and the Choice layouts replace this window Press successively on Choice to visualize the windows of racing layout At present there are not less than 11 windows of racing Then it is possible to e Press successively on Simul to simulate manually a timing This to have an idea of the working on race e Press Reset for the putting with zero of the simulator Each Layout has a number to make your choice easier Oetion Layout That number with the word Confirm appears only a few seconds then press on button Confirm to choose it even if the word is not displayed anymore Confirm i i The windows of racing Race 1 Best time Lap time Gap Nr of the lap Temperature T1 RPM Speed Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 35 Race 2 Best time Lap time Gap Nr of the lap
29. n on the welcome page The technology applied to our new systems requires larger battery consumption battery quality is crucial There are 3 major types of AA batteries on the market Salines Salines are rarely used they only have about a third of the energy of Alkaline batteries Alkalines Alkaline batteries are the best option Rechargeable Very good option but the qualities from a brand to another are important A bad brand loses its energy even with no use at about 1 a day Furthermore these batteries have a memory effect if you recharge a battery which is half full while in use you will not be able to use more than half of the stored energy and the other half will be lost There are very good rechargeable batteries that even with no use only losses 12 during a whole year and they don t have a memory effect you can thus use all the energy these batteries were used in our new systems with complete success Recommended examples of brands SANYO Enellope XX and the UNIROSS Hydro they are more expensive but will give a lot of satisfaction you can recharge them minimum 500 times They are used in Professional photography AN IMPORTANT WARNING AN Always use quality and leading batteries Never leave piles in your device if this one is not used in 2 in 3 weeks which follow to avoid any casting of batteries on the electronics causing irreparable damage The guarantee does not work in case of casting of batteries
30. n subject to in depth factory tests and are covered by a 24 month warranty against manufacturing defects The warranty comes into action from the date of purchase The date of purchase is the date stated on the invoice receipt given by the seller at the time of sale The manufacturer undertakes to repair and replace free of charge any parts which have a manufacturing defect during the warranty period Any defects which cannot be clearly attributed to the material or the manufacturer will be examined at one of our approved after sales service centers and invoiced depending on the results The warranty does not apply in cases of device opening accidental damage negligence or misuse inappropriate or incorrect installation or failure to perform the installation in accordance with the instructions contained in the attention note and in events not associated with the rules of operation and use of the device The warranty will become null and void in cases of repair or handling carried out by unauthorized third parties Intervention under warranty does not entitle to the device replacement or warranty extension Intervention under warranty is carried out at one of our approved after sales service centers or at our head office In the latter case the item must reach our establishment postage paid that is transport costs shall be paid by the user The manufacturer undertakes no responsibility for any damage to persons or goods caused by poor installation or incorrect
31. nction of the backlight activation of Bluetooth module extinction of system e DATA e Engine meters Button 1 Button 2 a ALF HHLI LA Memory Batteries 15 26 11 07 2012 life Track GENK i GPS Sat S Welt c o Button 3 Button 4 e Setup backlight activated e Switch on e Racing displays Layouts e Bluetooth activation e Switch off Po DATA 1135 In WELCOME page the temperatures T1 bigger in the display s center and T2 littler above T1 display after 10 seconds of inactivity of buttons Jm The shortcuts Shortcuts allow to skim through several passages to reach directly a display or a wished option In WELCOME page lsecond pressure on button 1 direct access to the data of the last SESSION n es ALF AMC 15 36 11 07 2012 Track GENK G F 2 a 5 a t a d En o 0 BEST LHP 24 39 1 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 10 1 second pressure on button 3 activate or deactivate the backlight n K ALFAHO 15 36 11 07 2012 Track GENK ste 9 x GPS Sat 9 Ole ei LLC second pressure on button 4 activate the Bluetooth ws ALFANO Hon F rirh rique 15 36 11 07 2012 Non ALFANO 1132 Track GENK Pin 5689 GPS Sat 3 Cm c 2 second pressure on button 4 extinction of the system n ALFAHO 15 36 11 07 2012 Track GENK GPS Sat 9 OFF ETE e Buttons 1
32. ng example simulation of the 3rd method GPS P This window appears as soon as the vehicle exceeds 20 kph 0 000 START P Press on GPS at the moment wished on the track to memorize the GPS starting point 003 70 PARTIALS P Press on GPS at the moment wished on the track to memorize the GPS point of partial nr 2 02 PARTIELS Press on GPS at the moment wished on the track to memorize the GPS point of partial nr 3 372b ARRIVAL Go back on the GPS starting point to end the programming of the track and immediately the system starts a session ATTENTION The captures of GPS partials have to be done before going back on the GPS starting point Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 23 C Creation of a track with Magnetic or Infrared GPS MAGPS Note the combination MAG IR GPS is possible if the track possesses one or two magnetic strips because the GPS in this case will be only used to fill the number of partial s missing Example e if the track has 1 magnetic strip the ALFANO can add 2 partials in GPS e if the track has 2 magnetic strips the ALFANO can add 1 partial in GPS In this mode of creation MAG IR GPS the programming of the START will be only possible on the magnetic strip or the infrared transmitter and it will be absolutely necessary to memorize at least 1 GPS point to end correctly the recording of the track If not the ALFANO initializes the f
33. off Bluetooth activation 38 Button 1 DATA erase data 39 Button 2 Tracks 40 A Creation of a track Magnetic Infrared 40 B Creation of a track GPS 41 Button 3 SETUP configuration 42 RPM 42 Temperature 43 Display 43 Unit 43 Go back to FULL mode 43 Power supply options amp accessoires consumption s board 44 VisualData2 46 Update Firmware 46 Various 47 Memory 47 GPS GPS signal 47 Number of satellites 47 Date amp hour 47 Warranty conditions 48 Modifications of products 48 Damage and responsibilities 48 Disposal 48 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 3 The pack M4 is composed of a display ADM model medium and of a box ABX4 The pack MAGPS has the same display but a box ABXAGPS this box is integrated with a GPS module that obtains the speed track mapping and GPS timing The display ADM consists of a Bluetooth communication 11 Leds 4 pushing buttons external size 133 5x90x20mm weight 253gr Screen 77x45mm Pixels 160x94 Backlighting The BOX ABX4 4 entries external size 85x88x54mm weight 165gr The BOX ABXAGPS 4 entries external size 85x88x54mm weight 177gr GREEN connector Magnetic sensor or infrared timing RED connector With a Y cable A2190 possibility of connecting up to 2 temperature sensors NTC K or a sensor of temperature NTC a Lambda sensor BLACK connector BUS Display YELLOW connector RPM 2 types High tension or Low
34. oftware VISUALDATA2 Windows available on www alfano com Start the executable from your computer and follow the instructions of the VISUALDATA2 manual of installation also available on our website www alfano com Update FIRMWARE The menu update allows to make the update of your M4 M4GPS The updates allow to correct possible problems but also to improve the M4 M4GPS Use a computer with integrated Bluetooth peripheral or the supplied USB Bluetooth key Enter the menu Update via the menu Setup LIPOATE UFP CATE Attente Connexion ACH 10 0565 Soft Di 2 0 0 Lode 123436 Derice ALFAHO 11 25 Fin Jbcg Download the excutable FIRMWARE available on our website www alfano com New updates will be continuous available Start the executable from your computer and follow the instructions of the FIRMWARE installation manual also available on our site www alfano com ATTENTION During the update do not remove the batteries Do not interrupt the BUS connection between thebox and the display Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 46 A message appears when your batteries are low Check your batteries life in the WELCOME window before beginning the recordings in race Also think of checking the available memory with memory space in the WELCOME window or the time remaining on the setup menu REC not to saturate the memory when you run You can record a maximum of 99 session
35. ordinates MAGPS IMPORTANT the configuration of a GPS track is made at the time of its creation that is to say after having edited the name and having chosen the GPS option you have to drive immediately on the track to end the procedure Procedure to create a GPS track Name of track Edit the name of track maximum 11 characters 26 letters of E the alphabet the figures and the space Use left arrows to modify the character then press on OK it is necessary to Chrono MAG IR Humber lt 1 browse 11 compartments to end Start 1 Latency LS OO He ag Method of timing In Chrono choose GPS then press on OK to begin un MONZA nae the recording of the GPS coordinates Chrono Hew Track In case of absence of GPS signal Wait for GPS signal appears in this case go back to aa WELCOME and wait to get the GPS signals TT Note more there are satellites present more precise will be ci the GPS coordinates To begin the configuration of the track You have to run to more than 20 kph because the ALFANO also has to memorize the sense of running of the vehicle while recording the GPS coordinates GPS Positions rec Drive faster than ZU km h It is possible to record 3 types of tracks 1 e Start GPS 2 e Start GPS e Partial nr 2 GPS e Start e Partial nr 2 e Partial nr 3 Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 22 On the followi
36. ption allows for the lap chosen on step 2 to analyze the behavior of the engine through RPM ranges that is to say the time the conversion in percentage of this time for all the RPM ranges of 1 000 rotations min accumulated in this lap Press on Y to show the next RPM ranges press on OK to show the window step 4 Step 4 Graphic Analysis For an accurate analysis this option allows to view the chosen lap on step 2 step by step according to the frequecy recording chosen on SETUP RPM graphic SPEED T 1 T 2 Use the arrows P to browse the lap a long pressure allows a fast scrolling Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 33 1 Launch the software of analysis VISUALDATA2 also allowing to get back the data of the ALFANO see instructions for use of the software 2 Press 1 second on button 4 to activate the Bluetooth of the ALFANO ALF AM 15 36 11 07 2012 Track GENE GPS Sat J y o n A window appears with the necessary information for the synchronization of these two devices Introduce these data Mr Perirheral and the configurable personal password in the SETUP Hame HLFHHUL 11 5 5 Pin SESS 3 The command of the transfer is made from the software of analysis n This window confirms the connection with the computer Pb CONNECTED 4 4 d This menu shows the meters of running time of 5 engines RESET A single engine ca
37. s by track You can record a maximum of 327 sessions on all the tracks You can record a maximum of 99 laps by closed track session if you run more laps a new session will start automatically The maximum time is 1 hour by lap GPS Signal On switching on your M4GPS it will wait for the GPS signal The waiting time and the reception depends on several parameters The environment in which the M4GPS is high rise forest clear sky etc The Cold Start or Warm Start the MAGPS receives the signal faster when it is regularly used indeed the more the GPS remains faded for a long time the longer the waiting time before getting the signal will be next time you start it This waiting time can thus vary from a few seconds to several minutes Number of Satellites The GPS gets its real position from 3 satellites The maximal number of satellites which we can get is 12 it is possible only at certain hours of the day because satellites are constantly in movement More satellites mean better precision with the GPS positioning and therefore more precise timing We recommend 8 satellites at least the precision of time cannot be guaranteed with any less Date amp hour As indicated in the menu Setup the satellite gives us the hour and the date GMT that is why it is necessary to adjust the time zone accordingly in the menu Setup gt Set upHour Date Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 47 All our devices have bee
38. use of the device Alfano SA applies a method of continuous development Alfano SA reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this document without prior notice No modifications or changes to the product should be done without ALFANO SA approval The products are used under the customer s sole discretion and risk and therefore damages suffered or caused by the products shall be the customer s responsibility ALFANO SA cannot be held responsible for the direct or indirect consequences of wrong use The device must be disposed with respect for the environment The chronometer and its accessories contain many plastic parts When the chronometer or one of its accessories no longer functions they must be dealt in accordance to the laws of the Country where it is located Used batteries must be disposed in accordance with the Country s environmental regulations Copyright O 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 48 MINNS CHRONOMETRIC SYSTEM Rue de l Industrie 3b 1400 NIVELLES BELGIUM www alfano com Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 49
39. uters allow with difficulty a connection Bluetooth in this case it s better to use the USB Bluetooth key supplied with the ALFANO See details on chapter Update Check the serial numbers of the display and the box Press on arrow P to vary the display of these numbers Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 18 BASIC LES BASIC mode simplified working 3 seconds pressure on OK in this window of confirmation to reach the BASIC way of working See chapter BASIC mode page 37 ATTENTION the ALFANO switches off BASIC automatically after doing a data erasing then switch it on again to validate the change To use mode Press UK gt 3 seconds then rest art Copyright 2014 Alfano S A Tous droits r serv s 19 Tracks management Meu Track Choose Select an existing track a 7 Chrono MAG IR Humber Start Latency Si Modify Modify the name and the time of obsucurity of an existing track New Create a new track Delete Delete an existing track Send Send an existing track via Bluetooth towards another M4 M4GPS M10 Receive Receive via Bluetooth a track coming from another M4 M4GPS M10 Information For the visualization and the logical recording of the data it is necessary before using the ALFANO in race to configure the morphology of the track This menu consists in creating tracks 80 maximum and saving them
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