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LapSnapper User Manual (Last updated February 4, 2015)

1. 10 3 EXIT FROM SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Personal Client Software can be stopped by selecting Quit from the main menu The software requests confirmation that you wish to stop the software when Quit is pressed in the main menu The software stops after Exit is confirmed by pressing the Yes button The software returns to the main menu if the No button is selected af 100 B 14 19 rs LapSnapper Are you sure you want to exit No Figure 41 Request to confirm you wish to stop the software 10 4 SESSION RESULTS Please see Section 9 10 Session results LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ESSI Er ees SPORTS TIMING 56 10 1 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT The About Dialogue for the LapSnapper Personal Client can be opened by selecting About LapSnapper from Option menu or About from the main menu and can be closed by pressing the OK button in the About Dialogue About LapSnapper LAPSNAPPER LapSnapper Personal Client for Android Version 4 30 4 Feb 2015 www lapsnapper com Copyright 2013 2015 LapSnapper All rights reserved worldwide Figure 42 LapSnapper Personal Client About Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ES Zin es SPORTS TIMING 57 11 LAPSNAPPER PRO CLIENT SOFTWARE Each LapSnapper Pro Client must have the LapSnapper Pro Client Software ins
2. Magnetic strip Maximum detection height of Transponder from 100 130 mm start finish line Depends on selected magnetic strip Interface to Decoder Wireless Unique Transponder ID Naming of Transponder Maximum name lenght is 16 characters Supply voltage Internal CR2032 battery 3V Nominal operation time 3 years IP rating Protected against dust dust tight and IP68 0 5 m long durable period of immersion in water Size L x W x D 27 5 x 27 5 x 9 mm Weight 8g Recommended temperature range 10 C 50 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER RC INDOOR Compatible with scales 1 24 and larger Accuracy of timing 0 0015 Transponder has been calibrated against accurate LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lg ini ess SPORTS TIMING 11 clock source at factory Detection technology Maximum detection height of Transponder from start finish line Depends on selected magnetic strip Interface to Decoder Unique Transponder ID Naming of Transponder Maximum name lenght is 16 characters Supply voltage Internal CR2032 battery Nominal operation time IP rating Protected against dust dust tight and long durable period of immersion in water Size L x Wx D Weight Recommended temperature range Accuracy of timing Transponder has been calibrated against accurate clock source at fac
3. 0 000 3 o 6 Pod 2 00 06 976 1 117 00 05 920 0 061 2 D 7 Pod 4 00 07 259 1 400 00 05 859 0 000 2 ea 8 Pod 4 00 07 450 1 591 00 05 859 0 000 1 9 Pod 2 00 08 302 2 443 00 05 920 0 061 1 e Figure 28 Example of Lap Time Tab 9 9 3 Sector Time Tab The Sector Time Tab shows the measured sector times and its content depends on the time driver and sector filtering spinners The Sector Time Tab maintains the following information e Time filtering spinner e Driver filtering spinner e Sector filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Sector times LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lg ini ees SPORTS TIMING 41 al 100 M 13 21 LAPSTIAPPER SECTOR TIMES All times All drivers All sectors Elapsed 00 01 12 v a Driver Time Dif Best Best dif Lap 1 Pod 2 00 02 371 0 119 00 02 328 0 076 1 Sec 1 5 2 Pod 4 00 02 252 0 000 00 02 252 0 000 1 Sec1 e 3 Pod 2 00 02 205 0 000 00 02 205 0 000 1 Sec2 4 Pod 4 00 02 358 0 153 00 02 358 0 153 1 Sec2 5 Pod 2 00 02 412 0 117 00 02 412 0 117 1 Sec 3 e 6 Pod4 00 02 670 0 375 00 02 295 0 000 1 Sec 3 7 Pod 2 00 02 615 0 363 00 02 328 0 076 2 Sec1 i 8 Pod 4 00 02 369 0 117 00 02 252 0 000 2 Sec1 9 Pod 2 00 02 355 0 150 00 02 205 0 000 2 Sec2 e 10 Pod
4. 6 Pod 4 00 07 281 0 293 00 07 281 0 293 1 Spl3 L 7 Pod 2 00 02 615 0 363 00 02 328 0 076 2 Spl1 8 Pod 4 00 02 369 0 117 00 02 252 0 000 2 Spl1 9 Pod 2 00 04 970 0 394 00 04 576 0 000 2 Spl2 a 10 Pod 4 00 04 813 0 237 00 04 611 0 035 2 Spl2 eo Ti Pod 2 00 07 632 0 644 00 06 988 0 000 2 Spl 3 12 Pod 4 00 07 298 0 310 00 07 281 0 293 2 Spl 3 13 Pod 2 00 02 452 0 200 00 02 328 0 076 3 Spl 1 14 Pod 4 00 02 522 0 270 00 02 252 0 000 3 Spl 1 e 15 Pod 2 00 04 873 0 297 00 04 576 0 000 3 Spl 2 16 Pod 4 00 05 088 0 512 00 04 611 0 035 3 Spl2 e Figure 30 Example of Split Time Tab 9 9 5 All Times Tab The All Times Tab shows the measured lap sector and split times and its content depends on the time and driver filtering spinners The All Times Tab maintains the following information e Time filtering spinner e Driver filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Lap sector and split times LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LT ASU GEN ees SPORTS TIMING 43 P 100 13 22 LAPSIAPPERF A LTIMES All times All drivers Elapsed 00 01 53 v a Driver Time Dif Best Best dif Lap ik Pod 2 00 02 371 0 119 00 02 328 0 076 1 Sec 1 Al Pod 2 00 02 205 0 000 00 02 205 0 000 1 Sec2 s 1 Pod 2
5. PRACTICE RESULTS Session name Session started 29 Jun 2014 13 20 36 Lap count 6 laps Stopped manually Session ended 29 Jun 2014 13 34 20 Position Driver Best time Diff Lap number Total laps i 14 Pod 2 00 06 988 0 000 1 6 2 Pod 4 00 07 281 0 293 1 6 Figure 35 Example of PDF Session Result Report LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LASO Sin ees SPORTS TIMING 47 9 11 SETTINGS The System Settings can be managed by selecting Settings from the main menu which opens the Settings Dialogue A Settings Transponder ID 156495 Driver name Pod 156495 Transponder information Version 4 30 Battery level 100 3 04 V Ch 11 Decoder information Version 4 30 Mode host Ch 11 Read transponder Write transponder Cancel Read decoder Figure 36 Example of Settings Dialogue 9 11 1 Read decoder information Decoder information can be read by selecting Read decoder from the Settings Dialogue Available decoder information e Decoder software version number e Decoder mode e Decoder channel 9 11 2 Read transponder information Before starting make sure that the transponder and magnet are available Transponder information can be read by selecting Read transponder from the Settings Dialogue which opens the Read transponder information dialogue Next place a magnet close to the transponder and wait until the transponder information is receive
6. Rename Transponder 48 9 12 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PRO 49 9 13 MULTIPLE LAP TIMING SYSTEMS ON THE SAME RACE TRACK Qwessesssssssssssssssssssscesssssssessessessstsssnesssssess 50 LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV rg ini ees SPORTS TIMING 4 9 14 SENDING MEASURED TIMES TO THE LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL AND PRO CLIENTS auccrcrrrrrann 51 9 15 LAPSNAPPER SERVER MODE 10 _ LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT SOFTWARE sccscssscacacicanicicacnen nisscacdoaaac ic sctcnc dinin sa tasa desa d ic hnadnnenia 53 10 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE ccissiscech cecsctsstaseattictetscdeesttettecedssascettnanrsrsdiegauatiaatarsouea RaR 10 2 STARTING THE SESSION 2212226074600240 evs ssnnecsbetudte tas taasabeectareaevealas lade AA R ARAA 10 3 EXIT EROM SOFTWARE carcanu a a a 10 4 SESSION RESULTS sisii 10 1 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT Tle CAPSNAPPERPRO CLIENT SOFT WARE visstecescssicsstocdtosciestiortctiiea anana 57 11 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE o sccicsccsscssissccsoissenctctecconiesntsstnsstenshooeavechptaaaisssoecechnfursniensaashasbncsbenctesnctssssaaieceecnchoei 57 11 2 STARTING THE SESSION a acsineino ntre a R A e dedire rates 58 11 3 EXIT FROM SOFTWARE viisiin aiiai a 59 11 4 SESSION RESULTS ai 11 5 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PRO CLIENT essssssssssssssssssssssssssssseseitnnssssssssssseeesetunuassssssssssseesettmmnnnsssssssssesestttaastey 60 12 TPROUBEESHOOTING seee teens
7. 4 00 02 444 0 239 00 02 358 0 153 2 Sec2 11 Pod 2 00 02 662 0 367 00 02 412 0 117 2 Sec3 a 12 Pod 4 00 02 484 0 189 00 02 295 0 000 2 Sec 3 e 13 Pod 2 00 02 452 0 200 00 02 328 0 076 3 Sec 1 o 14 Pod 4 00 02 522 0 270 00 02 252 0 000 3 Sec1 15 Pod 2 00 02 422 0 217 00 02 205 0 000 3 Sec 2 16 Pod 4 00 02 566 0 361 00 02 358 0 153 3 Sec2 Figure 29 Example of Sector Time Tab 9 9 4 Split Time Tab The Split Time Tab shows the measured split times and its content depends on the time driver and split filtering spinners The Split time tab is visible only if there are three triggering lines The Split Time Tab maintains the following information e Time filtering spinner e Driver filtering spinner e Split filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Split times LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA SV rg Sint ees SPORTS TIMING 42 V MA 13 22 LAPSNAPPER SPLIT TIMES aes M Altimes All drivers All splits Elapsed 00 01 38 Pos Driver Time Dif Best Best dif Lap 1 Pod 2 00 02 371 0 119 00 02 328 0 076 1 Spl1 2 Pod 4 00 02 252 0 000 00 02 252 0 000 1 Spl1 3 Pod 2 00 04 576 0 000 00 04 576 0 000 1 Spl2 B 4 Pod 4 00 04 611 0 035 00 04 611 0 035 1 Spl2 e 5 Pod 2 00 06 988 0 000 00 06 988 0 000 1 Spl3 e
8. LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL AND PRO CLIENT SOFTWARE 6 LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS sscssccssssscsossssessssssssossssusosesensosssuusonsensnnssnnensssnnennessnensetien 24 7 LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER sccocsssscosssssssssssesssssesesssnsenssenusnssenusnsssnnanssssensennnenssenenseseeee 25 7 1 CHANGING THE TRANSPONDER BATTERY usuv 26 8 LAPSNAPPER DECODER ieee 2020202020 2004 27 9 LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE ssccsssscosssseessssssssssssusssssnssssssssnnssnssssennenssennensssenessee 28 9 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE senses 29 9 2 EXITING SOFTWARE S 9 3 PRACTICE SESSION PAA 0 2 daa autas le ene at a sus habe acbebenen be auesbcheatt 9 4 QUALIFYING SESSION 9 5 RACE SESSION AAA 2 0 r a a E a ea EE E eee eee 9 6 9 7 9 8 9 9 9 9 1 9 9 2 9 9 3 ODA SS UE TIM2 TAD srini teens PARA rb i RAA 995 All Times TOD irsin A P Y e 9 96 Driver TAB sparen A E E EE E S 9 9 7 Edit Times Tab 9 10 SESSION RESULTS 9 10 1 Session results esses a 9 10 2 Session Result Report ssssssssseeesussssseessesssssseessusssssseetnusssessesesnassesteeesnssssssesssnassssseessnasstseetsnnssstseetsnnset 46 9 11 SE Br Gis ENA TEE 2 N D r O E 47 9 11 1 Read decoder information ssssssssssssssssessseesssssessssssesssnsssesessssnseseseetuieeseessstnieeseeseetnnneeseseesuaneesesttsinseesesitiatet 47 9 11 2 Read transponder informationN csss 2000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000000000000 00 0000000000 00000e 47 9 11 3
9. LapSnapper Decoder The LapSnapper Decoder receives information from the LapSnapper Transponder that the driver has passed the start finish or sector line and it forwards this information to the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software The LapSnapper Decoder is a USB dongle which can be connected to the smart device s USB OTG or USB 2 0 interface The LapSnapper Decoder gets its electric power from the smart device s USB interface Each smart device which is hosting the lap timing must have the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software installed The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software communicates with the LapSnapper Decoder and Clients and hosts the lap timing LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients communicate with the LapSnapper Lap Timing System via a Wi Fi service LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients are able to show record and save lap sector and split times received from the LapSnapper Lap Timing System LapSnapper Personal Clients are not able to host race and qualifying sessions LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 8 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS LAPSNAPPER LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL LAP PERSONAL AND TIMER AND PRO PRO CLIENT GENERAL Device type Smart device Smart device Android operating system 4 0 or newer 4 0 or newer DISPLAY Minimum physical size 4 0 inches 4 0 inches Minimum resolution 480 x 800 pixels 480 x 800 pixels Multi touch Yes Yes MEMORY Minimum s
10. N A Maximum distance of Decoder from line Up to 20m N A Up to 20m N A Supports sending measured times to LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients via WiFi Supports receiving measured times from o LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer or Pro Lap Timing System via WiFi FEATURES OF SOFTWARE No annual fee or other extra charges o x Ce of software Android 4 0 gt Android 4 0 gt Android 4 0 gt Android 4 0 gt Timing of Practice session e Timing of Qualifying session Timing of Race session Maximum session time Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Lap times Sector times Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Split times Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Multiple possibilities to browse lap and sector e times Selection of drivers to monitor Personal view for training e Minimum lap time e e Removal and split of erroneous lap times and o restoring of removed or splitted lap times Edit times view Timing of the session can be stopped manually Timing of the session can be stopped on the basis of the session time or number of laps Naming of transponders and drivers e Speech synthesizer Best lap personal best lap e LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA Sig ig ini ees SPORTS TIMING 10 etc Automatic storing of se
11. Pro Client Do you want to install this application It will get access to Privacy P modify or delete the contents of your SD card Device Access T connect and disconnect from Wi Fi e Cancel Figure 12 Starting software installation LapSnapper User Manual Email Internet PER Pe 22 Step 4 Select Open V 100 i 11 42 Cs LapSnapper Pro Client VJ App installed Figure 13 Confirmation that the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client Software has been installed Step 5 Enter the product key which consists of four eight digit numbers The product key can be found from Email sent to you after purchase has been paid for V 100 11 01 LS Product key Product key is missing Please give a valid product key 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 Cancel Figure 14 Enter the product key LapSnapper User Manual Email Internet gt Z Le TAS GUNG es SPORTS TIMING 23 Step 6 The main menu will appear The LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client Software is now installed on the smart device D 100 12 05 LAPSTIAPPER Fea Figure 15 Main menu for the LapSnapper Personal Client Software LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV l ig ini es SPORTS TIMING 24 6 LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS The LapSnapper Magnetic Strips are used to detect the start finish and sector lines The LapSnapper Magnetic Strip should be inst
12. Pro Client About Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 61 12 TROUBLESHOOTING i The LapSnapper Lap Timing System does not measure times Tips to solve the problem Check that the LapSnapper Decoder is connected to the smart device Check that the distance from the LapSnapper Transponders to the Decoder is not too long Check that LapSnapper Decoder is not near other 2 4 GHz radio equipment Closer than 2 5 m Check that the Micro USB OTG to USB 2 0 Adapter is not broken Check that the installation height of the LapSnapper Transponder is not higher than the maximum detection height of the magnetic strip Check that above and below the Transponder is not a metal due signal do not pass through metal Signal passes through plastics aluminium and carbon fiber Check that the magnetic strips are assembled properly Notice that the magnets have to reject each other otherwise the system will not work properly ii The LapSnapper Lap Timing System does not measure all times Tips to solve the problem Check that Decoder operates in the host mode Please note that receiving of all the measured times is guaranteed only to the Decoder operating in the host mode when more than one LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing System is used to race track at the same time Decoders operating in the slave mode will not necessarily receive all measur
13. Ui rY r VEC ees SPORTS TIMING LAPSNAPPER Ws SPORTS TIMING USER MANUAL Last updated February 4 2015 LapSnapper User Manual gt Z LA SV lg ini es SPORTS TIMING 1 Copyright 2013 2015 LapSnapper LapSnapper FINLAND Email support lapsnapper com Website address www lapsnapper com All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice LapSnapper reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements Visit the LapSnapper website www lapsnapper com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other LapSnapper products Android is a registered trademark of Google Inc LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 2 PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of the LapSnapper The purpose of this user manual is to help you by offering relevant information and to assist you in using the LapSnapper Please read this manual carefully before using the product LapSnapper is an innovative wireless and portable lap timing system which is capable of managing practice qualifying and race sessions and measuring and recording lap sector and split times LapSnapper Pro can be also used in personal trainin
14. besten a a a a e a 61 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS sssssssseseseenerererererrnnen 63 APPENDIX B TABLE OF FIGURES ice cc ststbees Saeseshsdaseseedejusesshbepesceastaepisaieeciadseqstaidescasedidaditadeingiied daaesstiats 64 LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini Ma SPORTS TIMING 5 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 WARNINGS Although the LapSnapper is a precision electronic lap timing aid any lap timing aid can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe You use these products at your own risk To reduce the risk carefully review and understand all aspects of this user manual before using LapSnapper The LapSnapper Decoder and Transponder uses 2 4 GHz short range wireless technology and other radio devices which are operating at the same frequency may affect the functionality of the LapSnapper These effects on the functionality of the LapSnapper can be avoided by keeping 2 5 metres away from other radio devices operating at the same frequency of 2 4 GHz 1 2 LIMITED WARRANTY This LapSnapper product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period LapSnapper will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labour provided that the
15. customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not apply to i cosmetic damage such as scratches nicks and dents ii consumable parts such as batteries unless product damage has occurred due to a defect in material or workmanship iti damage caused by accident abuse misuse water flood fire or other acts of nature or external causes iv damage caused by servicing performed by anyone who is not an authorised service provider of LapSnapper or v damage to a product that has been modified or altered without the written permission of LapSnapper In addition LapSnapper reserves the right to refuse warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and or used in contravention of the laws of any country This product is intended to be used only as a lap timing aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of time 1 3 TERMINOLOGY Smart device Tablet or smart phone which is running on the Android operating system LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 2 OVERVIEW p 2 LAPSNAPPER es SPORTS TIMING PERSONAL TRAINING AND BASHING LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer LapSnapper Transponders e are installed in the racing cars 2 Sector Line 0 Sector Line TRAINING BASHING AND RACES LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer with LapSnapper Personal and or Pro Clien
16. to open LapSnapper Lap Timing Software automatically when the LapSnapper Decoder is connected Select Use by default for this USB device and press OK aff 100 11 12 a LS Open LapSnapper Pro when this USB device is connected Use by default for this USB device Clear default app settings by going to Task manager gt Clear default and tapping Clear Cancel Figure 8 Permission request to open LapSnapper Lap Timing Software automatically when the LapSnapper Decoder is connected LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA SV l ig ini ees SPORTS TIMING 17 Step 3 The main menu is shown on the screen The LapSnapper Decoder is now installed aff 100 fi 11 06 LAPSTIAP PER Figure 9 Main menu for the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 18 5 3 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER Step 1 Find a suitable installation place in the racing car for the LapSnapper Transponder Normally the Transponder is installed on the base plate of the racing car where it is protected from water dirt and shocks Tips e Areas below and above the Transponder may not be made of metal due signal do not pass through metal Signal passes through plastics aluminium and carbon fiber e Please always take account of the maximum detection dis
17. which is running the Practice Qualifying or Race Sessions must have its own LapSnapper Decoder The LapSnapper Decoder receives information about the driver passing the start or sector line from the LapSnapper Transponders The LapSnapper Decoder is a USB dongle which can be connected to the smart device s USB OTG or USB 2 0 interface and it gets electric power from the smart device s USB interface Figure 18 LapSnapper Decoder The LapSnapper Decoder supports two operation modes Host and Slave These operation modes make it possible to use multiple LapSnapper Lap Timing Systems on the same trace track at the same time One of the LapSnapper Decoders must act in Host mode and all of the others must act in Slave mode The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software will advise the user on the usage of these modes See more information about settings and the LapSnapper Decoder modes in Section 9 3 Practice session The LapSnapper Decoder and Transponders communicate using short range wireless technology The wireless connection between the Decoder and Transponder is established and maintained automatically and no user actions are required The maximum operation distance between the Decoder and Transponder is up to 20 m although the connection may work up to 50 m The best operation distances are obtained when there are no physical obstacles between the Decoder and Transponders LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet w
18. 00 04 576 0 000 00 04 576 0 000 1 Spl2 it Pod 2 00 02 412 0 117 00 02 412 0 117 1 Sec3 V Pod 2 00 06 988 0 000 00 06 988 0 000 1 o 2 Pod 4 00 02 252 0 000 00 02 252 0 000 1 Sec1 D 2 Pod 4 00 02 358 0 153 00 02 358 0 153 1 Sec 2 i 2 Pod 4 00 04 611 0 035 00 04 611 0 035 1 Spl2 2 Pod 4 00 02 670 0 375 00 02 295 0 000 1 Sec3 e 2 Pod 4 00 07 281 0 293 00 07 281 0 293 1 3 Pod 2 00 02 615 0 363 00 02 328 0 076 2 Sec 1 3 Pod 2 00 02 355 0 150 00 02 205 0 000 2 Sec 2 e 3 Pod 2 00 04 970 0 394 00 04 576 0 000 2 Spl 2 3 Pod 2 00 02 662 0 367 00 02 412 0 117 2 Sec 3 3 Pod 2 00 07 632 0 644 00 06 988 0 000 2 Se 4 Pod 4 00 02 369 0 117 00 02 252 0 000 2 Sec1 Figure 31 Example of AU Times Tab 9 9 6 Driver Tab The Driver Tab shows the time information of selected driver The Driver Tab maintains the following information e Driver filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Time information of selected driver afl M 10 50 LAP STVIAPPVPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES DRIVER ORS MB Pod 156495 Elapsed 00 01 37 Current lap time Lap 0 00 29 5 Lap time Own best Difference z 00 09 022 0 000 00 09 022 k i verage Difference Total time 00 12 272 3 250 0 01 01 Figure 32 Example of Driver Tab LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsna
19. ESSION RESULT REPORT 46 FIGURE 36 EXAMPLE OF SETTINGS DIALOGUE 47 FIGURE 37 EXAMPLE OF LAPSNAPPER PRO ABOUT DIALOGUE 49 FIGURE 38 LAPSNAPPER SERVER MODE 52 FIGURE 39 REQUEST TO ENABLE WI FI SERVICE 53 FIGURE 40 CLIENT OPTIONS DIALOGUE 54 FIGURE 41 REQUEST TO CONFIRM YOU WISH TO STOP THE SOFTWARE 55 FIGURE 42 LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT ABOUT DIALOGUE 56 FIGURE 43 REQUEST TO ENABLE WI FI SERVICE 57 FIGURE 44 PRACTICE SESSION OPTIONS DIALOGUE 58 FIGURE 45 REQUEST TO CONFIRM YOU WISH TO STOP THE SOFTWARE 59 FIGURE 46 LAPSNAPPER PRO CLIENT ABOUT DIALOGUE 60 LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com
20. Edit Times tab is available if it is activated in the control menu Please see details of tabs in Section 9 9 Tabs 9 5 RACE SESSION The Race Session manages Lap Sector and Split timing of race sessions The best total times of all drivers are arranged in ascending order in the main view of the Race session The Race Session is started by selecting Race from the main menu which activates the Session Options Dialogue Timing the Race Session is started by pressing the Start button in the Session Options Dialogue Please see details of the Session Options Dialogue in Section 9 8 Session Options Dialogue The Race Session includes up to 6 tabs Race Lap Times Sector Times Split Times AU Times tab Driver tab and Edit Times tab The Sector Split and AU Times tabs are available only if more than one triggering line is used and the Edit Times tab is available if it is activated in the control menu Please see details of tabs Section 9 9 Tabs LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA SV l ig ini ess SPORTS TIMING 32 9 6 OPTIONS MENU The software has an Options menu which is available in all views of the software The contents of the menu depend on the state of the software Options in the options menu e Open session information dialogue e Activate sending of times to LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients e Show IP address Available only in the LapSnapper Lap Timing So
21. Elapsed 00 04 58 All ti imes Best Best dif o o Fastest times Le Fastest time 59 00 05 859 0 000 4 eo 2 rod Z UU U5 Y20 0 061 00 05 920 0 061 5 se 3 Pod 2 00 06 268 0 409 00 05 920 0 061 4 4 Pod 2 00 06 887 1 028 00 05 920 0 061 3 5 Pod 4 00 06 950 1 091 00 05 859 0 000 3 6 Pod 2 00 06 976 1 117 00 05 920 0 061 2 7 Pod 4 00 07 259 1 400 00 05 859 0 000 2 e 8 Pod 4 00 07 450 1 591 00 05 859 0 000 1 B 9 Pod 2 00 08 302 2 443 00 05 920 0 061 1 ee Figure 25 Example of the time filtering spinner The timing header has seven time filtering spinners which can be used to select the time information to show The list below explains the meaning of the time filtering spinners Spinner 1 Pos Position Lap Lap number Spinner 2 Driver Driver name Transponder Transponder ID Spinner 3 Time Latest time Best Best time Total Total time Spinner 4 Dif Difference of time form all best times LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z Le TAS GEN es SPORTS TIMING 38 Best dif Own dif Total dif Spinner 5 Time Best Total Rank Spinner 6 Dif Own dif Total dif Best Spinner 7 Lap Best lap Rank Difference of best time from all best times Difference of time from own best time Difference of total time from all best total times Latest time Best time Total time Rank of time Difference of time from all b
22. LapSnapper Pro Client V 100 ff 12 58 LAPSTIAPPWPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES BB Practice session Elapsed 00 01 01 Pos Driver Time Dif Rank Own dif Lap i F Pod 2 00 08 302 2 443 9 2 382 1 e 2 Pod 4 00 07 450 1 591 8 1 591 1 S 3 Pod 2 00 06 976 1 117 6 1 056 2 e 4 Pod 4 00 07 259 1 400 r 1 400 2 5 Pod 2 00 06 887 1 028 4 0 967 3 6 Pod 4 00 06 950 1 091 5 1 091 3 T 7 Pod 2 00 06 268 0 409 3 0 348 4 L 8 Pod4 00 05 859 0 000 Ue 0 000 4 eS 9 Pod 2 00 05 920 0 061 72 0 000 5 Figure 27 Example of Practice Tab 9 9 2 Lap Time Tab The Lap Time Tab shows the measured lap times and its content depends on the time and driver filtering Spinners The Lap Time Tab maintains the following information e Time filtering spinner e Driver filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Lap times LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LAZ Sl 1 Siri ees SPORTS TIMING 40 af 100 M 13 15 LAPSIIAPPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES Fastest times All drivers Elapsed 00 17 36 Pos Driver Time Dif Best Best dif Lap 1 Pod 4 00 05 859 0 000 00 05 859 0 000 4 2 Pod 2 00 05 920 0 061 00 05 920 0 061 5 3 Pod 2 00 06 268 0 409 00 05 920 0 061 4 4 Pod 2 00 06 887 1 028 00 05 920 0 061 3 eS 5 Pod 4 00 06 950 1 091 00 05 859
23. SIIAPPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES A 2 Practice session Elapsed 00 01 01 Driver Time Dif Own dif v e a c o D 1 Pod 2 00 08 302 9 2 382 1 e 2 Pod 4 00 07 450 1 591 8 1 591 1 3 Pod 2 00 06 976 1 117 6 1 056 2 a 4 Pod 4 00 07 259 1 400 T 1 400 2 e 5 Pod 2 00 06 887 1 028 4 0 967 3 6 Pod4 00 06 950 1 091 5 1 091 3 T Pod 2 00 06 268 0 409 3 0 348 4 e 8 Pod 4 00 05 859 0 000 is 0 000 4 Se 9 Pod 2 00 05 920 0 061 2 0 000 5 a Figure 24 Example of the Practice Tab The tabs have a zoom option which can be activated by touching the screen with two fingers and moving the fingers on the screen this is called scaling the screen The software changes to panning mode once the screen has been scaled In this mode the view can be moved to new place by touching or swiping the screen You can switch between the panning and normal modes by touching the screen for a long time LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com ees SPORTS TIMING 37 The Timing Status Bars have the following filtering spinners e Main tab no option spinners e Lap Times tab time and driver filtering spinners e Sector Times tab time driver and sector filtering spinners e Split Times tab time driver and split filtering spinners e Sector Times tab time and driver filtering spinners P 100 ff 13 02 LAP STVIPPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES Fastest times All drivers
24. TIMING 12 5 INSTALLATION 5 1 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE Step 1 Go to the Settings of the smart device select Security Settings and allow installation of applications from sources other than the Play Store P 100 u 10 12 lt Security Unknown sources Allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store Verify apps Block or warn before installing apps that may cause harm Change security level Normal blocks explicit threats Security update service Auto update security Automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security and service Figure 2 Security settings of the smart device Step 2 Insert the LapSnapper Micro SD card into the smart device and go to the root folder for the Micro SD card by using the smart device s file manager Double click on the LapSnapperPersonalLapTimer apk or LapSnapperPro apk file LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Pe 13 sf 100 B 10 44 lt Pi My Files f amp Home Up w storage extSdCard Android A lapsnapper_quick_start_manual_en pdf A lapsnapper_user_manual_en pdf LapSnapperPro apk Figure 3 Root folder for the LapSnapper Micro SD card Step 3 Start installation of the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software by selecting Install and wait for a few minutes V 100 ff 10 54 Cs ees lace Do you want to install
25. UCT KEY 14 FIGURE 7 MAIN MENU FOR THE LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE 15 FIGURE 8 PERMISSION REQUEST TO OPEN LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE LAPSNAPPER DECODER IS CONNECTED 16 FIGURE 9 MAIN MENU FOR THE LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE 17 FIGURE 10 SECURITY SETTINGS OF THE SMART DEVICE 20 FIGURE 11 DOWNLOAD FOLDER OF THE SMART DEVICE 21 FIGURE 12 STARTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 21 FIGURE 13 CONFIRMATION THAT THE LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL OR PRO CLIENT SOFTWARE HAS BEEN INSTALLED 22 FIGURE 14 ENTER THE PRODUCT KEY 22 FIGURE 15 MAIN MENU FOR THE LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT SOFTWARE 23 FIGURE 16 LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIP MODULE 0 6 M 24 FIGURE 17 LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER KARTING 25 FIGURE 18 LAPSNAPPER DECODER 27 FIGURE 19 REQUEST TO ENABLE WI FI SERVICE 29 FIGURE 20 REQUEST TO CONFIRM YOU WISH TO STOP THE SOFTWARE 30 FIGURE 21 EXAMPLE OF OPTIONS MENU 32 FIGURE 22 SESSION INFORMATION DIALOGUE 33 FIGURE 23 SESSION OPTIONS DIALOGUE 34 FIGURE 24 EXAMPLE OF THE PRACTICE TAB 36 FIGURE 25 EXAMPLE OF THE TIME FILTERING SPINNER 37 FIGURE 26 EXAMPLE OF TIME FILTERING SPINNER 3 38 FIGURE 27 EXAMPLE OF PRACTICE TAB 39 FIGURE 28 EXAMPLE OF LAP TIME TAB 40 FIGURE 29 EXAMPLE OF SECTOR TIME TAB 41 FIGURE 30 EXAMPLE OF SPLIT TIME TAB 42 FIGURE 31 EXAMPLE OF ALL TIMES TAB 43 FIGURE 32 EXAMPLE OF DRIVER TAB 43 FIGURE 33 EXAMPLE OF EDIT TIMES TAB 44 FIGURE 34 EXAMPLE OF OPEN SESSION RESULTS DIALOGUE 45 FIGURE 35 EXAMPLE OF PDF S
26. alled in the ground or floor or above the start finish and sector lines The maximum number of magnetic strips that can be installed is three which makes it possible to have one start finish line and two sector lines LapSnapper Magnetic Strips are passive and do not require an external power supply Multiple LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing Systems can use the same strip lines at the same time on the same race track Please see Appendix A Technical Specification of LapSnapper Magnetic Strips Figure 16 LapSnapper Magnetic Strip Module 0 6 m LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com MP SUAS ees SPORTS TIMING 25 7 LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER The Transponder is used to identify the drivers Each Transponder has a unique ID the Transponder ID Each driver at the race track must have their own LapSnapper Transponder The Transponder detects when the vehicle passes over the start finish and sector lines and forwards this information to the LapSnapper Decoder using short range wireless technology Figure 17 LapSnapper Transponder Karting The detection distance from the Transponder to the start finish sector lines is between 100 to 130 mm depending on the type of LapSnapper Magnetic Strip Please see Sections 5 3 Installation of LapSnapper Transponder and 5 4 Installation of LapSnapper Magnetic Strips The LapSnapper Transponder gets its electric power from an internal CR2032 Lithium batter
27. ctor and Split times via a Wi Fi service The LapSnapper Personal Client Software is able to manage the Practice session Please see Section 9 3 Practice session It also automatically stores the Practice session results to file for later analysis and generates a result report file in PDF format 10 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Personal Client Software can be started from the Applications folder by double clicking the LapSnapper Personal Client icon After starting the software requests the user to enable the Wi Fi service if it is disabled Accept enabling the Wi Fi service by pressing the Yes button if you intend to receive the measured Lap Sector and Split times from the LapSnapper Lap Timing System V 100 9 14 17 Enable Wi Fi LapSnapper may use Wi Fi and it is disabled Do You want enable it No Yes Figure 39 Request to enable Wi Fi service LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA A Zin eas SPORTS TIMING 54 10 2 STARTING THE SESSION The session can be started by selecting Start client from the main menu After that give LapSnapper IP address to client options dialogue and press start ts Client options Please give LapSnapper IP address 10 0 0 10 Cancel Figure 40 Client options dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ESSI Erd ees SPORTS TIMING 55
28. d This takes about 5 6 seconds LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA Sigg ini es SPORTS TIMING 48 Available transponder information Transponder ID Driver name Transponder software version number battery charge level percentage and battery voltage Transponder channel 9 11 3 Rename Transponder Before starting make sure that the transponder and magnet are available Next read the transponder information Please see Section 9 11 2 Read transponder information Next input the new driver name into the Settings dialogue and start reprogramming by pressing the Write transponder button in the Settings dialogue which opens the Read transponder information dialogue Next place a magnet close to the transponder and wait until the transponder is programmed This takes about 5 6 seconds LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z L A ES Erit ess SPORTS TIMING 49 9 12 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PRO The About Dialogue of LapSnapper can be opened by selecting About LapSnapper from the Option Menu or About from the main menu and can be closed by pressing the OK button in the About Dialogue il M 11 29 Zs About LapSnapper LAPSNAPPER LapSnapper Pro for Android Version 4 30 4 Feb 2015 www lapsnapper com Copyright 2013 2015 LapSnapper All rights reserved worldwide Figure 37 Example of LapSnapper P
29. ed times especially when the radio signal is weak LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com MPS UAT ees SPORTS TIMING 62 iii LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client does not connect to the server or does not receive times Tips to solve the problem e Check that the LapSnapper has the IP address e Check that the LapSnapper IP address is correct e Check that the Wi Fi service is available Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com LapSnapper User Manual Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 63 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS FEATURE VALUE LapSnapper Magnetic Strip 1 8 m Maximum Transponder detection height 100 mm Size WxH 10 x 30 mm Length 3 pcs LapSnapper Magnetic Strip Module 0 6 m 1 8 m Maximum Transponder detection height 100 mm Size WxH 10 x 30 mm Length 0 6 m Warranty 12 months 130 mm with double LapSnapper Magnetic Strips LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr Sint PEE SPORTS TIMING 64 APPENDIX B TABLE OF FIGURES FIGURE 1 LAPSNAPPER PRODUCTS 6 FIGURE 2 SECURITY SETTINGS OF THE SMART DEVICE 12 FIGURE 3 ROOT FOLDER FOR THE LAPSNAPPER MICRO SD CARD 13 FIGURE 4 STARTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 13 FIGURE 5 CONFIRMATION THAT LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE HAS BEEN INSTALLED 14 FIGURE 6 ENTER THE PROD
30. est times Difference of time from own best time Difference of total time from all best total times Best time Lap number Number of best lap Rank of time aff 100 ff 13 07 LAPSNAPPER PRACTICE Fe LAP TIMES Fastest times All drivers Elapsed 00 09 24 Driver Best dif 1 Pod 4 00 05 859 4 a 2 Pod 2 00 05 920 0 061 5 e 3 Pod 2 00 05 920 0 061 4 e 4 Pod 2 00 06 887 1 028 00 05 920 0 061 3 a 5 Pod 4 00 06 950 1 091 00 05 859 0 000 3 e 6 Pod 2 00 06 976 1 117 00 05 920 0 061 2 e Pod 4 00 07 259 1 400 00 05 859 0 000 2 a 8 Pod 4 00 07 450 1 591 00 05 859 0 000 1 9 Pod 2 00 08 302 2 443 00 05 920 0 061 1 Ss Figure 26 Example of time filtering spinner 3 9 9 1 Main Tab The Main Tab is the main view of the session and its content depends on the session type and session options The Main Tab maintains the following information LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA Sl Siri ees SPORTS TIMING 39 e Name of the session e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Results of session o Results of practice session if practice session is selected o Results of qualifying session if qualifying session is selected o Results of race session if race session is selected o Results of LapSnapper session if you are using the
31. ftware e Activate spoken lap times e Set minimum lap time e Activate automatic recovery e Clear times Available only in the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Client Software e Restore default settings e Check availability of software updates Available only in the main menu state e About LapSnapper il 10 51 LAPSNAPPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES ee j Saad Session information M Practice session Elapsed 00 02 31 Send times to clients Driver Time 1 Pod 156497 00 14 716 6 008 2 Pod 156495 00 21 058 12 350 Show IP address 3 Pod 156496 00 11 865 3 157 4 Pod 156497 00 10 012 1 304 5 Pod 156495 00 10 715 2 007 Activate spoken lap tim 5 Pod 156496 00 10 932 2 224 7 Pod 156495 00 10 594 1 886 3 Pod 156496 00 10 427 1 719 Minimum lap time 3 Pod 156497 00 21 077 12 369 10 Pod 156495 00 09 972 1 264 11 Pod 156496 00 09 656 0 948 Automatic recovery 12 Pod 156497 00 08 708 0 000 13 Pod 156495 00 09 022 0 314 Show edit times tab Figure 21 Example of options menu LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z L A ES Erit ess SPORTS TIMING 33 9 7 SESSION INFORMATION DIALOGUE Session related information can be controlled using the session information dialogue Session information covers the name of the session and driver information such as driver name and email address The session information dialogue supports adding and removing of d
32. ftware can be started from the Applications Folder by double clicking the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software icon or by plugging in the LapSnapper Decoder to the smart device After starting the software requests the user to enable the Wi Fi service if it is disabled Accept enabling the Wi Fi service by pressing the Yes button if you intend to share the measured Lap Sector and Split times from the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients 199 12 32 Enable Wi Fi LapSnapper may use Wi Fi and it is disabled Do You want enable it No Yes Figure 19 Request to enable Wi Fi service LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ESE ees SPORTS TIMING 30 9 2 EXITING SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software can be stopped by selecting Quit from the main menu The software requests confirmation that you wish to stop the software when Quit is selected The software stops after Exit is confirmed by pressing Yes The software returns to the main menu if No is selected af 100 12 43 rs LapSnapper Are you sure you want to exit No Figure 20 Request to confirm you wish to stop the software 9 3 PRACTICE SESSION The Practice Session manages timing of practice sessions The measured lap times of all drivers are arranged in chronological order in the main view of Practice Session A Practice Session is started by selecting Practice from the main menu which act
33. g as a lap timer LapSnapper can be easily moved from one place to another because it is wireless and does not require external power supply or cables LapSnapper is also capable of sharing measured lap sector and split times to LapSnapper Personal or Pro Clients via a Wi Fi service LapSnapper Personal or Pro Clients are portable smart devices which are running the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client Software for Android The LapSnapper is suitable for a huge variety of motorsports LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini MYO SPORTS TIMING 3 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION oa teAie tt hn ale nin Anal Anti Anti A Anti ARERR ERREEN ENERE 5 Te WARNINGS se chsh Steno ace 12 LIMITED WARRANTY 13 TERMINOLOGY D De OVERVIEW case cts cess E e e e e n e E e R E e E E 6 3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS o ccecsssccossssesssssssssssssssnssenesnssssnsnsessusnsssnusensennnnsenusesssnnnnsenssenseneeenseee 8 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION vcsccccccccccccccccccccccccecccececacecacscesasecesaeasaeasa vasa ce esha taste seas tastes 9 5 INSTALLATION essscssccosssssssssssesnssssesssssnusesssnnssssnsnnssstsenssnsentsnsenssssninssenusnssensnnsennsesssnneeeeee 12 5 1 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE 5 2 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER DECODER eserves 5 3 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER essere 5 4 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS cesennsnntonto 5 5 INSTALLATION OF
34. ings and allow installation of applications from sources other than the Play Store P 100 10 12 lt O Security Unknown sources Allow installation of apps from sources other than the Play Store Verify apps Block or warn before installing apps that may cause harm Change security level Normal blocks explicit threats Security update service Auto update security Automatically check for changes to the security policy and download any updates to improve security and service Figure 10 Security Settings of the smart device Step 2 Go to the LapSnapper Online Shop and buy the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client LapSnapper sends the download link and product key by email when a purchase has been paid for Step 3 Download the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client Software to the smart device using the download link from the smart device s email client LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Pe 21 Step 4 Go to the Download folder of the smart device using its file manager Double click on the LapSnapperPersonalClient apk or LapSnapperProClient apk file iff 100 ff 11 36 lt i My Files f amp Home Up storage emulated 0 Download LapSnapperProClient apk Figure 11 Download folder of the smart device Step 3 Start installation of the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client Software by selecting Install and wait for a few minutes atl 100 B 11 40 Cs LapSnapper
35. iple LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients via a Wi Fi service LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients are portable smart devices running on Android The LapSnapper can be also used in personal training as a lap timer because multiple LapSnapper products can be used at the same time on the same trace track The LapSnapper Magnetic Strips are used to detect the start finish and sector lines The LapSnapper Magnetic Strips should be installed into the ground floor or above the race track The maximum number of start finish and sector lines is three which makes it possible to have one start finish line and two sector lines LapSnapper Magnetic Strips are passive and do not require an external power supply Multiple LapSnapper products can use the same magnetic strips at the same time Please see section 9 13 Multiple lap timing systems on the same race track The LapSnapper Transponder is used to identify the drivers The transponders each have a unique ID the Transponder ID Each driver at the race track must have their own LapSnapper Transponder The Transponder detects when the vehicle passes over the magnetic strips that are embedded in the race track and forwards this information to the LapSnapper Decoder using short range wireless technology LapSnapper Transponders are relatively small electric devices and they do not require an external power supply Each smart device which is running the practice qualifying or race sessions must have its own
36. ivates the Session Options Dialogue Timing the Practice Session is started by pressing Start in the Session Options Dialogue Please see details of the Session Options Dialogue in Section 9 8 Session options dialogue The Practice session includes up to 7 tabs Practice Lap Times Sector Timer Split Times All Times Driver and Edit Times tab The Sector Split and All Times tabs are available only if more than one triggering line is used and the Edit Times tab is available if it is activated in the control menu Please see details of the tabs in Section 9 9 Tabs LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA SY lg ini AA SPORTS TIMING 31 9 4 QUALIFYING SESSION The Qualifying Session manages the timing of qualifying sessions The best lap times of all drivers are arranged in best lap time order in the main view of the Qualifying Session The Qualifying Session is started by selecting Qualify from the main menu which activates the Session Options Dialogue Timing the Qualifying Session is Started by pressing the Start button in the Session Options Dialogue Please see details of the Session Options Dialogue in Section 9 8 Session Options Dialogue The Qualifying Session includes up to 7 tabs Qualifying Lap Times Sector Times Split Times AU Times Driver and Edit Times tab The Sector Split and AU Times tabs are available only if more than one triggering line is used and the
37. n result report is generated at the same time in PDF format 9 10 1 Session results Session results can be loaded by selecting Results from the main menu which opens the Results Dialogue Session results can be opened by selecting the Session Result file and pressing Open Session results can be deleted by selecting the Session Results file and pressing the Delete button which opens a confirmation dialogue The Session results file is deleted if Yes is Selected in the confirmation dialogue wil 11 28 Zs Gees Path storage emulated 0 LapSnapper 20150205 practice_20150205_105213 dat practice_20150205_110235 dat practice_20150205_110500 dat practice_20150205_110625 dat practice_20150205_110755 dat practice_20150205_110916 dat practice_20150205_111030 dat practice_20150205_111217 dat nractice INTRNINE 111A16 dat Cancel Figure 34 Example of Open Session Results Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LARO Zin ees SPORTS TIMING 46 9 10 2 Session Result Report The Session Result Report is a PDF which can be opened using a PDF reader The Session Result Report can also be copied to other devices as a normal file using the file manager The Session Results Report can also be sent automatically by email to defined recipients when the session is stopped practice_20140629_132036 pdf a LAPSTIAPPER MAN SPORTS THTMNG 29 Jun 2014 13 34 20
38. op the session runs until the user stops the session e Session time the session runs until the selected session time is passed e Lap count the session runs until the selected lap count is reached Number of triggering lines The selection has to be the same as the number of LapSnapper start finish and sector lines installed on the race track Start line The selection defines the placement of the start finish line on the race track LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z Le TAS GEN ees SPORTS TIMING 36 9 9 TABS The Session consists of up to 7 tabs Practice Lap Times Sector Times Split Times All Times Driver and Edit Times tab The Sector Split and All Times tabs are available only if more than one triggering line is used and the Edit Times tab is available if it is activated in the control menu Structure of the tabs e Each tab has an Action Bar containing the LapSnapper logo and tab selections e Below the Action Bar is the Timing Status Bar with status information for the session such as session name session time or lap count and tab option spinners e Below the Timing Status Bar is the Timing Header containing the timing headers and timing option spinners e Below the Timing Header is Time View containing actual time information The tab can be changed by pressing the tab name in the Action Bar or by swiping the screen tf 100 ff 12 58 LAP
39. pper com gt Z LA SV lr L Iri ees SPORTS TIMING 44 9 9 7 Edit Times Tab The Edit Times Tab makes it possible to edit time information Following operations are supported e Remove time e Restore removed time e Split time by 2 or 3 The Edit Tab maintains the following information e Time filtering spinner e Driver filtering spinner e Session information o Session time if manual or session time based stop is selected o Lap count if lap count based stop is selected e Edit time view afl M 10 51 LAPSTNAPPER PRACTICE LAP TIMES DRIVER EDIT TIMES MS w All times All drivers Elapsed 00 01 53 Pos Driver Time Undo all Unsplit all oo w Le Pod 156497 00 14 716 1 Remove Split 2 Pod 156495 00 21 058 1 3 Pod 156496 00 11 865 1 4 Pod 156497 00 10 012 2 5 Pod 156495 00 10 715 2 5 Pod 156496 00 10 932 2 7 Pod 156497 00 10 473 3 3 Pod 156495 00 10 594 3 3 Pod 156496 00 10 427 3 10 Pod 156497 00 21 077 3 11 Pod 156495 00 09 972 4 12 Pod 156496 00 09 656 4 13 Pod 156497 00 08 708 4 14 Pod 156495 00 09 022 5 Figure 33 Example of Edit Times Tab LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com gt Z L A ES Erit ess SPORTS TIMING 45 9 10 SESSION RESULTS The session results are stored automatically to file when the session is closed or the times on the LapSnapper Personal or Pro Client are cleared Stored session results can be loaded to software afterwards from the file The sessio
40. rivers naming of drivers and selecting the drivers to whom times are measured The session information dialogue can be activated from the Options menu A Session information Session name Clear all Transponder Driver name E mail Snap all Pod 156495 Snap Pod 156496 Snap Pod 156497 Snap Delete selected Add driver Cancel Save and close Figure 22 Session Information Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LASO Erd ees SPORTS TIMING 34 9 8 SESSION OPTIONS DIALOGUE Session settings can be controlled using the Session Options Dialogue A Practice options Decoder mode Host mode Slave mode Session stop options Manual stop Session time Lap count J min 10 min Number of triggering lines 1 line 2 lines 3 lines Figure 23 Session Options Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 35 The following session options can be controlled LapSnapper Decoder mode The LapSnapper Decoder mode is selected automatically by the software Host mode is selected if no other LapSnapper Decoders are hosting the session Slave mode is selected if a LapSnapper Decoder is already hosting the session It is recommended to use the automatically selected LapSnapper Decoder mode Session stop options Three session stop options are available e Manual st
41. ro About Dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com MAP SUAS ees SPORTS TIMING 50 9 13 MULTIPLE LAP TIMING SYSTEMS ON THE SAME RACE TRACK LapSnapper supports use of multiple LapSnapper Lap Timing Systems at the same time on the same race track All LapSnapper Lap Timing Systems uses same start finish and sector lines and Transponders In such situation one LapSnapper Decoder operates in Host mode and all of the others must operate in Slave mode See Section 8 Decoder The LapSnapper Decoder which is operating in Host mode must be available throughout the session until it ends Warning Please note that receiving of all the measured times is guaranteed only to the Decoder operating in the host mode when more than one LapSnapper Lap Timing System is used to race track at the same time Decoders operating in the slave mode will not necessarily receive all measured times especially when the radio signal is weak LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lg ST ees SPORTS TIMING 51 9 14 SENDING MEASURED TIMES TO THE LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL AND PRO CLIENTS LapSnapper Lap Timing System is capable of sending the measured lap sector and split times to the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients via a Wi Fi service Sending of times can be activated in the Options menu Please see Section 9 6 Options menu The measured time
42. s are automatically sent to the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients when the feature is activated The feature requires that the LapSnapper Lap Timing System and LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients are connected to the same Wi Fi network The LapSnapper IP address is shown by selecting Show IP Address from the Options menu LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z L A ESI Zin ees SPORTS TIMING 52 9 15 LAPSNAPPER SERVER MODE In LapSnapper server mode the measured lap sector and split times are sent directly to the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients using Wi Fi service without any further user operation This makes it possible to leave the LapSnapper Lap Timing System continuously on without any user actions The LapSnapper Server mode is activated from the main menu s LapSnapper Server LapSnapper IP address 10 0 0 4 Figure 38 LapSnapper server mode LapSnapper Server mode can be used to make Lap Sector and Split times easily available to all persons visiting the race track LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ES Zin ees SPORTS TIMING 53 10 LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL CLIENT SOFTWARE Each LapSnapper Personal Client must have the LapSnapper Personal Client Software installed The LapSnapper Personal Client Software communicates with LapSnapper Lap Timing System and receives the measured Lap Se
43. ss 10 0 0 10 Manual stop Session time Lap count Number of triggering lines 1 line 2 lines 3 lines Cancel Figure 44 Practice session options dialogue LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ESSI Erd ees SPORTS TIMING 59 11 3 EXIT FROM SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Pro Client Software can be stopped by selecting Quit from the main menu The software requests confirmation that you wish to stop the software when Quit is pressed in the main menu The software stops after Exit is confirmed by pressing the Yes button The software returns to the main menu if the No button is selected af 100 B 14 19 rs LapSnapper Are you sure you want to exit No Figure 45 Request to confirm you wish to stop the software 11 4 SESSION RESULTS Please see Section 9 10 Session results LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z L A ES Erit ess SPORTS TIMING 60 11 5 ABOUT LAPSNAPPER PRO CLIENT The About Dialogue for the LapSnapper Pro Client can be opened by selecting About LapSnapper from Option menu or About from the main menu and can be closed by pressing the OK button in the About Dialogue Zs About LapSnapper LAPSNAPPER LapSnapper Pro Client for Android Version 4 30 4 Feb 2015 www lapsnapper com Copyright 2013 2015 LapSnapper All rights reserved worldwide Figure 46 LapSnapper
44. ssion results to file Session results can be loaded to software e afterwards Automatic generation of a session result report in o o o PDF format Automatic sending of session result report to drivers by e mail Supports multiple Decoders in same session 1 host Decoder and multiple slave Decoders Recovery of session and timing after software crash Supports renaming Transponders Supports checking Transponder battery voltage TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER DECODER Accuracy of timing 0 0015 0 0015 Decoder has been calibrated against accurate clock source at factory Maximum session time Unlimited Unlimited Maximum distance of Decoder from start finish Up to 20 m Up to 20 m line Supports multiple Decoders in same session 1 host Decoder and multiple slave Decoders Interface USB OTG 2 0 USB OTG 2 0 Supply voltage From USB 5V 5V Nominal operation time Smart device Smart device operation time operation time IP rating Protected against dust and dripping IP51 IP51 water Size L x W x D 58 x 20 x 11 5 mm 58 x 20 x 11 5 mm Weight 10g 10g Recommended temperature range 10 C 50 C 10 C 50 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER RC Compatible with scales 1 16 and larger Accuracy of timing 0 0015 Transponder has been calibrated against accurate clock source at factory Detection technology
45. talled The LapSnapper Pro Client Software communicates with LapSnapper Lap Timing System and receives the measured Lap Sector and Split times via a Wi Fi service The LapSnapper Pro Client Software is able to manage the Practice Qualifying and Race sessions Please see Section 9 3 Practice session 9 4 Qualifying session and 9 5 Race session It also automatically stores the session results to file for later analysis and generates a result report file in PDF format 11 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Pro Client Software can be started from the Applications folder by double clicking the LapSnapper Pro Client icon After starting the software requests the user to enable the Wi Fi service if it is disabled Accept enabling the Wi Fi service by pressing the Yes button if you intend to receive the measured Lap Sector and Split times from the LapSnapper Lap Timing System V 100 NE UA Enable Wi Fi LapSnapper may use Wi Fi and it is disabled Do You want enable it No Yes Figure 43 Request to enable Wi Fi service LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA r Sl Erit es SPORTS TIMING 58 11 2 STARTING THE SESSION The session can be started by selecting Practice Qualify or Race from the main menu After that give LapSnapper IP address and other session options to the session options dialogue and press start Cs Practice options LapSnapper IP addre
46. tance of the selected magnetic strip Maximum distance between Transponder and magnetic strip Step 2 Install the LapSnapper Transponder to the selected place using double sided tape screws or cable ties Please note that the label on the transponder has an arrow which must point forward or backward Step 3 Test that the Transponder works reliably Step 4 The LapSnapper Transponder is now installed LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lg ini ees SPORTS TIMING 19 5 4 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER MAGNETIC STRIPS Step 1 Find suitable places for the start finish and sector lines on the race track Step 2 Decide the width of the start finish and sector lines and calculate how many LapSnapper Magnetic Strip Modules are needed Step 3 Install LapSnapper Magnetic Strip Modules at the start finish and sector lines by burying them in the ground or fixing them on the floor or installing them above the start finish and sector lines Step 4 The LapSnapper Magnetic Strips are now installed Please note that the magnets have to reject each other otherwise the system will not work properly LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LAZ Sl S Iri ees SPORTS TIMING 20 5 5 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL AND PRO CLIENT SOFTWARE Step 1 Go to the Settings of the smart device select Security Sett
47. this application It will get access to Privacy Pp modify or delete the contents of your SD card Device Access T connect and disconnect from Wi Fi e Cancel Install Figure 4 Starting software installation LapSnapper User Manual Email Internet Pe 14 Step 4 Select open V 100 ff 10 57 Cs LapSnapper Pro f App installed Figure 5 Confirmation that LapSnapper Lap Timing Software has been installed Step 5 Enter the product key which consists of four eight digit numbers The product key can be found on the LapSnapper Micro SD card in the file LapSnapperProductKey txt V A3 MERON LS Product key Product key is missing Please give a valid product key 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 Cancel Figure 6 Enter the product key Step 6 The main menu will appear The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software is now installed on the smart device LapSnapper User Manual Email Internet gt Z LA SV lr ini ees SPORTS TIMING 15 aff 100 ff 11 06 LAPSTIAP PER Figure 7 Main menu for the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA ESSI Erd ees SPORTS TIMING 16 5 2 INSTALLATION OF LAPSNAPPER DECODER Step 1 Connect the LapSnapper Decoder to the USB OTG port of the smart device using a Micro USB OTG to USB 2 0 adopter Step 2 The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software requests permission
48. tory Detection technology Maximum detection height of Transponder from start finish line Depends on selected magnetic strip Interface to Decoder Unique Transponder ID Naming of Transponder Maximum name lenght is 16 characters Supply voltage Internal CR2032 battery Nominal operation time IP rating Protected against dust dust tight and long durable period of immersion in water Size L x W x D Weight Recommended temperature range OTHER Warranty e The feature is included in the product o Optional feature Magnetic strip 100 130 mm Wireless e e 3V 3 years IPG8 0 5 m 30 x 27 5 x 9 mm 7g 10 C 50 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAPSNAPPER TRANSPONDER KARTING 0 0015 Magnetic strip 100 130 mm Wireless e 3V 3 years IPG8 0 5 m 50x35x15mm 18g 10 C 50 C 12 months 12 months 12 months 12 months i Accuracy of timing is valid maximally 60 minute lap time Lap timing system has been calibrated at a temperature of 20 C and calibration time is 60 minutes Nominal Transponder operation time depends on the amount of usage rate Magnetic strips are embedded into the race track or magnetic strips are installed top of the finishing line Requires only one start finish or sector line to be within radio coverage LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LAZ Sl 1 Siri ees SPORTS
49. ts Snapper Personal Clients follow the session Lap LapSnapper Pro Client s hosts the race session s LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer Wifi hosts the practice session LapSnapper Transponders are installed in the racing cars 2 Sector Line 3 Sector Line Figure 1 LapSnapper products RACES LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing System Lap Transponders are installed in the racing cars 2 Sector Line 3 Sector Line RACES LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing System with LapSnapper Personal and or Pro Clients LapSnapper Personal Clients follow the session T LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing System WIFI hosts the race session LapSnapper Pro Client s hosts the race session s LapSnapper Transponders e are installed in the racing cars 2 Sector Line 3 Sector Line For more information see www lapsnapper com LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA SV lg ST ees SPORTS TIMING 7 The LapSnapper product include a Decoder Transponder LapSnapper Lap Timing Software for Android and LapSnapper Magnetic Strips which are embedded into the race track or which are installed above the race track Based on proven technology the LapSnapper measures and records lap sector and split times simultaneously for multiple drivers and manages practice qualifying and race sessions LapSnapper is capable of sharing measured lap sector and split times to mult
50. ww lapsnapper com Z LA SV l ig ini ees SPORTS TIMING 28 9 LAPSNAPPER LAP TIMING SOFTWARE Each smart device which is hosting the lap timing must have the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software hosts the timing and communicates with the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients and Decoders There are available two different types of LapSnapper Lap Timing Software which are LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer Software and LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing Software The LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing Software can manage lap timing for Practice Qualifying and Race Sessions and the LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer Software can manage lap timing for Practice Session The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software also automatically stores session results to file for later analysis and generates a result reports in PDF format The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software can also act as a server for LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients by sharing measured Lap Sector and Split times for the LapSnapper Personal and Pro Clients The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software is also capable of programming the driver name for the LapSnapper Transponders Please see the detailed technical specification of the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software in Section 4 Technical Specification LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA r Sl Erit es SPORTS TIMING 29 9 1 STARTING THE SOFTWARE The LapSnapper Lap Timing So
51. y The nominal operation time of the Transponder is 3 years The nominal Transponder operation time depends on the amount of use The driver or owner name of the Transponder can be stored to the Transponder using the LapSnapper Lap Timing Software The maximum length of the driver name is 16 characters Please see Section 9 11 3 Rename transponder The LapSnapper Lap Timing Software uses the driver name during lap timing and in the result reports LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA Sigg ini ees SPORTS TIMING 26 7 1 CHANGING THE TRANSPONDER BATTERY The LapSnapper Transponder battery can be replaced with a new one New batteries are available from the LapSnapper online store or LapSnapper dealers Please note that the product warranty ends when the transponder is opened Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Open the back cover of the Transponder Remove the electronics Remove the old battery using a soldering iron Be careful with the soldering iron Tape and solder the new battery to the electronics Place the electronics into the Transponder Seal the Transponder s back cover with silicone or glue Close the Transponder s back cover LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com Z LA SV lr ST ees SPORTS TIMING 27 8 LAPSNAPPER DECODER Each smart device
52. ystem memory 512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM Minimum build in memory 1GB 1GB Storage expansion Micro SD DATA WLAN Wi Fi 802 11 b g n o Wi Fi hotspot o USB 2 0 or Micro USB OTG e The feature is required by the product o Optional feature LapSnapper User Manual Email support lapsnapper com Internet www lapsnapper com gt Z LA Sigg ini ees SPORTS TIMING 9 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE LAPSNAPPER LAPSNAPPER LAPSNAPPER LAPSNAPPER PERSONAL PERSONAL PRO PRO CLIENT LAP TIMER CLIENT SOFTWARE SOFTWARE CONTENTS OF PRODUCT PACKAGE LapSnapper Personal Lap Timer Software for Android LapSnapper Personal Client Software for Android LapSnapper Pro Lap Timing Software for Android LapSnapper Pro Client Software for Android LapSnapper Decoder LapSnapper Transponder Magnetic Strip Start finish and sector lines e O OO O O O O TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION OF LAP TIMING Lap timer or lap timing system o Wireless and mobile system with automatic setup Timing of Practice session o Timing of Qualifying session Timing of Race session o Lap times Sector times Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Split times Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Max 3 pcs Accuracy of timing 0 0015 0 0015 0 0015 0 0015 Maximum session time Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited Maximum speed of crossing the start finish line 160 km h N A 160 km h

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