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1. Version E 2000 03 02 Page 312. Connect photocell and TED TX with cable 002 10 Connect TED RX and ALGE timer with cable 004 05 use socket A or A for Timer S4 or TAC 8000 cable 002 10 cable 004 05 TED TX TED RX ALGE Timer 4 3 Impulse Transmission from a Finish Photocell Connect photocell and TED TX with cable 001 10 Connect TED RX and ALGE timer with cable 004 05 use socket A or A for Timer S4 or TAC 8000 cable 001 10 cable 004 05 TED TX TED RX ALGE Timer 4 4 Impulse Transmission from a Photocell used for Start and Finish Connect photocell and TED TX with cable 002 10 Connect adapter 129 06 at the timer use socket A or A for Timer S4 or TAC 8000 Connect adapter 129 06 atthe TED RX and set the switch on position bridge START and FINISH cable 001 10 LI l cable cable 004 05 129 06 Photocell RLSc TED TX TED RX E ALGE Timer TED TX RX 4 5 Impulse Transmission with two Photocells for Start and Finish Connect adapter 018 5 at the TED TX Connect cable 002 10 at the start photocell and at adapter 018 5 Connect cable 001 10 at the finish photocell and at adapter 018 5 Connect adapter 129 06 at the timer use so
3. c ca i a 11 3 2 SWifchingioni cala balia ale ie alan lia ia 12 3 3 Choosing the Operation Modes i 12 e E ao lo AE E EA A naar 13 3 5 Signal Strength Test to find the ideal setup position i 14 3 6 Interterence Test ein 15 4 IMPULSE TRANSMISSION ii 16 4 1 Impulse Transmission from a Startgate ii 17 4 2 Impulse Transmission from a Start Photocell ii 18 4 3 Impulse Transmission from a Finish Photocell nenn 18 4 4 Impulse Transmission from a Photocell used for Start and Finish ee 18 4 5 Impulse Transmission with two Photocells for Start and Finish i 19 4 6 Impulse Transmission with one Photocell for Start and Finish 19 4 7 Impulse Transmission for more than two Timing Channels with RX C10 ne 20 5 DATA TRANSMISSION ii 22 5 1 Data Transmission 1 Second i 22 5 1 1 Data Transmission from a Timer S4 to a Timer S4 i 23 5 1 2 Data Transmission from a ALGE Timer to a Printer P4A 24 5 2 Data Transmission 0 1 SEecondSs eert tnitttistsinstsinnsttnnsttnntnnnntnnntsrnnnsnnnnnnn 25 5 2 1 Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to an ALGE Display Board 25 5 2 2 Data Transmission from a Comet to an ALGE Football Score Board 26 5 2 3 Data Transmission fr
4. TED TX will not be powered by the ALGE Timer With cable 000 10 the TED RX will not be powered by the ALGE Display Board cable 010 10 i ez au 35 99000006 00060 GOSO 99900990 TT ALGE Timer TED TX cable 000 10 Display Board GAZ4 With cable 107 10 the TED TX will be powered by the ALGE Timer With cable 103 10 the TED RX will be powered by the ALGE Display Board Version E 2000 03 02 Page 25 TED TX RX 5 2 2 Data Transmission from a Comet to an ALGE Football Score Board The Comet controls the football soccer score board by radio AGETIMING Tr ALGE SPORTS TIMING Soccer Display Board cable 103 10 cable 060 10 ol b ALGE Comet TED TX TED RX Lida Ve 5 2 3 Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to a Comet Parallel Display The Timer can send the timing data from the interface display board by radio to a Comet Parallel Slalom A 4 S COMET A A Z 8 2 20 8 4 5 E glo c U 2 13 5 cable YJ 0 N
5. data transmission ALGE 1 sec position 1 data transmission ALGE 0 1 sec position 0 to9 position 2 no function code switch 12 to select the position 3 data transmission 2400 Baud timing channel position 4 data transmission 4800 Baud position 6 data transmission direct position 7 to 9 no function code switch 9 for address for address device key 10 field strength on off transmit last data string again You get as well into the signal strength test by making three short cuts between the green 5 and black 6 banana socket within a short time TED TX RX 3 4 Address Code Switch 9 Address The code switch 9 to address the TED is located in the bottom and has 16 switch positions Within a system all TED TX and TED RX need the same address Together with the TED you will receive a small screwdriver It is used to operate the code switch 9 and 12 The arrow of the switch shows always the switch position The factory adjustment is 0 If different ALGE TED systems are used in the same area it is important that every system works on a different address The address protects from wrong impulses or data but other impulse or data strings can block the receiver There is the possibility that you could lose an impulse if there is another system in use that has a stronger signal The only guaranteed way to prevent interferance is by using a totally separate frequency This can be ordered by y
6. el ol 101 10 ba fs Q o ALGE Timer TED TX TED RX ALGE Comet with program Paralleldisplay 5 2 4 Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to a PC The ALGE timer can send the data by radio to a PC TED RX Computer cable 010 10 or 060 10 es z lt 00000000 90000 QHOOH 99009900 ol el 4o e ALGE Timer TED TX cable 104 10 Attention The data transmission by radio is not as safe as by cable If you transmit the data for the evaluation you should check always if you received all data TED TX RX 5 3 Data Transmission 2400 Baud Adjustment Code switch 12 from TED TX and TED RX on position 3 Each data string must be sent with control characters at the begin and at the end The control character at the begin turns the transmitter on the control character at the end turns it off If you do not send a control character at the end the transmitter will turn off automatically 10 sec after the last data was sent Start Control Character 01 Hex minimum 10 times End Control Character 04 Hex Advantage This mode does save the battery of the transmitter TED TX since the transmitter is only on when you send data The data string between the start and end control character can have any protocol Disadvantage Each data string needs a control character at the begin and end to turn the TED TX on or o
7. strength test ends automatically through a signal of the TED TX after 1 minute or when you press device key 10 of the TED TX Always try moving the TED RX first If you cannot find a proper signal strength then try moving the TED TX If it still fails then you have to reduce the distance or modify your application Remember that you can connect the TED RX to any existing wiring You can only judge the signal strength at the TED RX Attention please notice if you have a short distance between TED TX and TED RX In order to work without troubles make sure that the distance between TED TX and TED RX is more than 5 Meters Otherwise it could overmodulate the receiver For the TED TX400 you should have a minimum distance of 10 m TED TX RX 3 6 Interference Test This mode is designed to allow you to test for interferance from other radios or to determine if data is being transmitted This can be a handy way to check for problems during an event The impulses are still being recived as normal If you press the device key 10 of the TED RX for about half a second it switches the speaker on You can now listen for speech or data The LED shows the signal strength of the received signal The naturally red LED turns green with good data reception and orange with questionable data A single impulse will not register fast enough to see it To turn the interference test off press again device key 10 Attention The TED RX has
8. ten times with a check code If the TED RX receives the data string only once correct it sends it This mode is used if you need a high data safety between transmitter and receiver You can only use this mode if data are not sent continuously If you send continuously data e g for display board with running time it will miss some data TED TX RX 5 1 1 Data Transmission from Timer S4 to Timer S4 You can supply the TED TX and TED RX through the serial interface from the Timer S4 TED TX is supplied by the Timer S4 with cable 107 10 TED TX is supplied by the Timer S4 with cable 109 10 cable ni 8 CoH cable 109 10 ALGE Timer S4 TED TX TED RX ALGE Timer S4 Program 3 Program 0 with time of day with time of day You can supply the TED TX and TED RX only through the internal batteries with the following cables TED TX and Timer S4 are connected with cable 010 10 TED TX and Timer S4 are connected with cable 101 10 cable 010 10 cable 101 10 al ob 9 or go ALGE Timer S4 TED TX TED RX ALGE Timer S4 Program 3 Program 0 with time of day with time of day Data transmission of a sta
9. the photocell sockets Videotimer VT2 Plug cable 004 05 at one of the two sockets that say ext supply lightbeam OPTI 1sw Plug cable 004 05 at one of the four sockets that say photocell For the OPTI you have to know that you can transmit only start impulses You cannot transmit the finish impulse because the photocell does control the recording With the TED you would only record a small part of the finish arrival Selection of the Impulse Transmission With the TED TX you can transmit two impulse channels Normally this will be the start CO and finish impulse C1 use cable 004 05 If you use additional with the TED the RX C10 than you can receive up to 10 different impulse channels with the TAC 8000 and Timer S4 see page 20 Attention The TED system will work with any normally open modern timing devices Although we recommend always using ALGE devices feel free to contact your local ALGE dealer 4 1 Impulse Transmission from a Startgate Connect Startgate and TED TX with cable 000 05 2 wire cable with banana plugs Connect TED RX and timer with cable 004 05 use socket A or A for Timer S4 or TAC 8000 cable with cable 004 05 TED RX ALGE Timer Version E 2000 03 02 Page 17 TED TX RX Page 18 4 2 Impulse Transmission from a Start Photocell
10. Input TED TX Impulse Output TED RX active low min 10 ms double impulse protection time about 50 ms active low 100 ms Power Supply external TED TX10 and TED RX 6 5 to 28 Volt DC TED TX400 9 to 15 Volt DC internal 6 x Alkaline Batteries 1 5 V type AA or 6 x NiCd Rechargeable Batteries 1 2 V type AA Power Consumption TED TX10 in Transmission Mode about 35 mA in Stand by Mode about 3 mA TED TX400 in Transmission Mode about 300 mA in Stand by Mode about 3 mA TED RX Normal Mode about 35 mA Test Mode about 70 mA Working Time Table for use with Alkaline Batteries Type Energizer at 25 C 77F TED TX10 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 300 hours TED TX10 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 66 hours TED TX10 1 data transmission per minute about 270 hours TED TX10 continues data transmission about 54 hours TED TX400 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 270 hours TED TX400 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 60 hours TED TX400 1 data transmission per minute about 54 hours TED TX400 continues data transmission about 6 hours TED RX in all equal about 54 hours Table for use with NiCd batteries Type Panasonic 700m Ah at 25 C 77F TED TX10 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 100 hours TED TX10 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 22 hours TED TX10 1 data transmiss
11. LGE timer to a ALGE display board data transmission from a Timer S4 to another Timer S4 Program 0 data transmission from a ALGE timer to a Printer P4A data transmission from a ALGE timer to a Comet Parallel Display data transmission from a Comet Terminal to control a football soccer score board data transmission from a ALGE timer to a PC data transmission from a PC to a PC Data Transmission Modes Data Transmission ALGE 1 Sec one data string per second Data Transmission ALGE 0 1 Sec one data string per 0 1 seconds Data Transmission 2400 Baud data transmission with control characters and 2400 Baud Data Transmission 4800 Baud data transmission with control characters and 4800 Baud Data Transmission Direct data transmission without protocol with 2400 or 4800 Baud Repeat Data Transmission If you did not receive the last data string at the receiver it is possible to repeat the data The last data string is always stored at the TED TX press device key 10 on TED TX press device switch or or press a hand switch connected at TED TX connected between green 5 and black 6 banana socket on TED TX 3 5 1 Data Transmission 1 Second Adjustment set code switch 12 of TED TX on position 0 If the TED TX receives a data string with ALGE protocol it switches automatically into mode data transmission 1 second This mode sends each data string
12. Mode switch device switch 11 on TED works in the impulse transmission mode Test Mode press device key 10 device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink release device key 10 test mode switches automatically off after one minute manually you can switch it off with device key 10 Impulse Transmission device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink Data Transmission ALGE 1 Sec device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink when a data string with the right format arrives at the TED TX it switches to this mode Data Transmission ALGE 0 1 Sec set code switch 12 from TED TX and RX on position 1 device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink Data Transmission 2400 Baud set code switch 12 from TED TX and RX on position 3 device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink transmission of each data string with 2400 Baud each data string needs a code at the start and end Data Transmission 4800 Baud set code switch 12 from TED TX and RX on position 4 device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink transmission of each data string with 4800 Baud each data string needs a code at the start and end Data Transmission Direct set code switch 12 from TED TX and RX on position 6 device switch 11 to position ON LED 3 must blink transmission of each data string with 2400 or 4800 Baud 3 3 Choosing the Operation Modes Switch Signale Mode Data Mode position 0
13. TELEDATA TED TX TED RX English TED TX RX TED TX RX from the bottom Antenna Green holder with velcro tape Banana socket yellow data input Banana socket green signal input Banana socket black common ground DIN socket data and signal input ext supply input 3 8 inch socket for tripod fastening Code switch 16 positions Device key Device switch Code switch 10 positions Fastening screw for battery holder Battery cover Device sticker with device number Antenna Red holder with velcro tape LED Banana socket yellow data output Banana socket green signal output Banana socket black common ground DIN socket data and signal output ext supply input 3 8 inch socket for tripod fastening Code switch 16 positions Device key Device switch Code switch 10 positions Fastening screw for battery holder Battery cover Device sticker with device number TED TX RX Table of Contents T GENERAL anne an nn naeh 4 2 POWER SUPPEN a eil eil 5 2 1 Changing Batteries ila elica iaia 5 2 2 Using Alkaline Batteries iii 6 2 3 Using NiCad Batteries nen 7 2 4 External SuUpply ru ts ae ara liana ia 8 2 4 1 Direct Power Supply 8 2 4 2 Power Supply through the Timer 40ss4s20044nnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnn 8 3 OPERATION Enns 10 Sil SEP
14. at the mains and TED DIN socket 7 23 230V 50Hz 115V 60Hz Attention Depending on the voltage of you county you need a ALGE power supply for 230 V 50 Hz or 115 V 60 Hz On voltage will be written on the ALGE power supply 2 4 2 Power Supply through the Timer When using the mode Impulse Transmission it is possible to supply the TED RX from the power supply of the ALGE Timing device Use cable 004 05 between TED RX and timer Attention You can supply the TED RX only if the timer is external supplied From the internal batteries of the timer you cannot supply the TED RX You cannot supply a Comet and TED RX with the LG Comet N Power Supply T 230V 50Hz 115V 60Hz Plug power supply at mains and timer Connect TED RX and timer with cable 004 05 cable 004 05 TED RX ALGE Timer ALGE Version E 2000 03 02 TED TX RX TED TX RX Page 10 3 OPERATION There are three different types of Teledata TED Each TED shows the type on the area where you have the antenna TED TX10 1 4 antenna screwed on TED TED TX400 1 2 antenna with BNC connection TED RX 1 4 antenna screwed on TED BNC Antenna Connection for TED TX400 Fasten the Antenna put antenna on BNC plug of TED TX400 rotate the antenna until it falls into the plug hold the antenna on the lower section and turn
15. by the receiver TED RX but as they are received forwarded to the plugged device The device that receives the data should check the data e g PC Advantage Each data string will be sent you must not keep a certain format You do not need control characters Disadvantage The TED TX has a high power consumption since it is always on Since the data are not sent with a protocol it is not possible to check them at the TED RX Operation Wireless data transmission without data protocol from one device to another e g PCto PC A TED RX Computer cable 060 10 06600006 66008 GOGH 99599000 l l go ALGE Timer TED TX cable 104 10 ALGE TdC 8000 transmits data to a PC through the RS 232 interface Computer HS TED RX Computer cable 105 10 sl ul Lopes qo TED TX cable 104 10 PC transmits data to another PC Attention You must use adapter 119 1 in this mode A LGE TED TX RX Page 29 TIMING Version E 2000 03 02 Page 29 TED TX RX Page 30 6 TECHNICAL DATA Frequency Standard 433 500 MHz Optional from 433 050 to 434 790 MHz in the 70 cm Band RF Output Power TED TX1D 10 mW TED TX400 400 mW Reach TED TX10 about 1 5 km TED TX400 about 5 km Impulse
16. ch 12 You must notice that each timing impulse blocks the transmitter and receiver for 0 1 seconds A further impulse from another transmitter will be ignored during this time Timing Channel selection with Code Switch 12 at the TED TX You need to adjust the timing channel only atthe TED TX transmitter You need to adjust the timing channels with code switch 12 Each switch position has two timing channels Set the switch with the small screw driver delivered together with the TED The switch position is shown with the arrow The ALGE setup is always on position 0 e g picture to the left TED TX TED TX timing channel TED TX DIN socket TED TX DIN Stecker Code Schalter 12 banana socket timing channel timing channel green 5 and black 6 pin 1 on pin 2 oO switch position 0 switch position 1 switch position 2 switch position 3 switch position 4 switch position 5 switch position 6 switch position 7 switch position 8 oO OO NO O1 AJOIN oO OO NO O1 PRIO IM I MIJINI AIN switch position 9 TED TX RX e g Timing with 10 timing channels on test slope for skiing A separate TED TX is used for each timing channel all together 10 TED TX A Startgate is used for the start A photocell is used for the intermediate times and the finish A TdC 8000 is used as timer Connect the RX C10 at the TAC 8000 connection Multi C
17. cket A or A for Timer S4 or TdC 8000 Connect adapter 129 06 at the TED RX and set the switch on position bridge START cable cable 018 5 T G 004 05 129 06 TED TX TED RX set ewig ALGE Timing on bridge FINISH Photocell RLS1c 4 6 Impulse Transmission with one Photocell for Start and Finish You need two TED TX and one TED RX Connect cable 002 10 at the start photocell and the first TED TX Connect cable 001 10 at the finish photocell and the second TED TX Connect adapter 129 06 at the timer use socket A or A for Timer S4 or TdC 8000 Connect adapter 129 06 at the TED RX and set the switch on position separate cable 002 10 Photocell RLSc TED TX FINISH Ontos 1006 Photocell RLSc TED TX TED RX ssa ALGE Timer on separate Version E 2000 03 02 Page 19 TED TX RX Page 20 4 7 Impulse Transmission for more than two Timing Channels with RX C10 With the TAC 8000 and Timer S4 you can receive together with the RX C10 from the TED RX up to 10 different timing channels Therefore you need different TED TX You can transmit amaximum of two timing channels per TED TX Ateach TED TX you need to adjust the timing channels with code swit
18. double power consumption during this mode Version E 2000 03 02 Page 15 TED TX RX Page 16 4 IMPULSE TRANSMISSION The impulse transmission works direct from any ALGE impulse trigger to ALGE timer by radio Each impulse transmission through the TED has a constant delay of 0 100 seconds Minimum error 0 001 second If you transmit only the start impulse with the TED you must add to each run time 0 1 seconds If you transmit only the finish impulse with the TED you must subtract from each run time 0 1 seconds If you transmit the start and finish impulse you get the exact run time Attention For time trail events such as cycling sking etc the delay is constant for every competitor Therefore you can use a single transmitter without compromising the results It is only important where you are trying to measure a record time or speed Be aware of the limitations of a single transmitter prior to your event The TED TX and TED RX is blocked after the beginning of the impulse for 0 1 seconds This means each further impulse transmitted with TED TX is lost during this time Double impulse protection The TED TX has a built in a b double impulse protection This j prevents double impulses made by a bad switch The double impulse protection time is 0 05 seconds a Contact triggering at the beginning of the impulse b Contact triggering at the end of the impulse c Duration of impulse plus contact el d trig
19. evice Data transmission ALGE 1 Sec The TED TX sends each data string 10 times It sends per second one different data string Data transmission ALGE 0 1 Sec The TED TX sends each data string 1 time It sends per 0 1 second one data string Data transmission 2400 Baud Data transmission with 2400 Baud where it needs a code at the beginning and end of each data package Data transmission 4800 Baud Data transmission with 4800 Baud where it needs a code at the beginning and end of each data package Data transmission Direct Transmits all data the transmitter is always turned on System test signal strength test interference test Power supply 6 batteries type AA or 6 NiCd batteries type AA external supply TED TX RX 2 POWER SUPPLY There are two ways to supply the TED internal supply with six batteries or NiCad type AA external supply with a ALGE charger or from a ALGE timing device or 12 Volt Battery 2 1 Changing Batteries You will reach the battery compartment from the bottom Screw the fastening screw counter clockwise Remove the battery cover Remove the batteries hold the TED upright so the batteries fall out of the battery compartment Insert new or loaded batteries six batteries Be aware of polarity see picture in the battery compartment Put battery cover on and screw fastening screw clockwise You must turn the screw
20. ff Operation Wireless data transmission from one device to another e g PC to PC 5 4 Data Transmission 4800 Baud Adjustment Code switch 12 from TED TX and TED RX on position 4 Each data string must be sent with control characters at the begin and at the end The control character at the begin turns the transmitter on the control character at the end turns it off If you do not send a control character at the end the transmitter will turn off automatically 10 sec after the last data was sent Start Control Character 01 Hex minimum 10 times End Control Character 04 Hex Advantage This mode does save the battery of the transmitter TED TX since the transmitter is only on when you send data The data string between the start and end control character can have any protocol Disadvantage Each data string needs a control character at the begin and end to turn the TED TX on or off Operation Wireless data transmission from one device to another e g PC to PC Version E 2000 03 02 Page 27 TED TX RX Page 28 5 5 Data Transmission Direct Adjustment Code switch 12 from TED TX and TED RX on position 6 Adapter 119 1 must be connected to TED TX short cut between pin2 and 3 at DIN socket 7 Each data string must be sent with 2400 or 4800 Baud You do not need any control characters The transmitter TED TX is always on this means a net device NLG8 is recommended Data will not be checked
21. gering d Double impulse protection time 50 ms dm e Double impulse protection time stops because the 0 05 seconds are not finished Checking the impulse transmission TED TX During the transmission of a timing impulse the LED 3 blinks longer as normal TED RX When it receives an timing impulse the LED 3 blinks longer as normal Safety of an Impulse Transmission When you use the impulse transmission the TED replaces the cable between the impulse trigger and the timer You must know that radio TED is easy to disturb This means that you do not receive at the timer the signal in case of a disturbance When you use the TED to transmit the impulses you will never have the same safety as with wires TED TX RX The following ALGE devices you can use as impulse trigger Startgate Startmicrophone SM7 Photocell Startbeep STB1 Tapeswitch TS Startclock ASC1 Touchpad TP24 or TP18 Handswitch 023 02 or 023 10 The following ALGE timers you can use as impulse receiver TdC 8000 Normally use the socket A or A to connect cable 004 05 In special cases see the TdC 8000 manual for help TdC 4000 Plug cable 004 05 at one of the four sockets that say ext supply lightbeam Timer S4 Normally use the socket A or A to connect cable 004 05 In special cases see the Timer S4 manual for help Timer S3 Plug cable 004 05 at one of the two sockets that say ext supply lightbeam Comet Plug cable 004 05 at one of
22. hannel and TED RX The code switch 12 of the TED RX has no function switch position does not matter Timing Function Impulse Switch Position Cable Socket Channel Trigger Code Switch 12 Type of TED TX co Stargate 0 000 10 Banana Socket 5 6 E C3 Photocell 2 001 10 DIN Socket 7 5 C5 Photocell 4 001 10 DIN Socket 7 a C7 Photocell 6 001 10 DIN Socket 7 8 a 0 C8 Photocell 001 10 DIN Socket 7 C9 Photocell 001 10 DIN Socket 7 Cl Photocell 001 10 DIN Socket 7 h gt TED TX with channel 0 Code switch 12 on position 0 TED TX START IT amm Startgate STSc 2 wire cable with banana plug ist intermediate time ZA U 7 TED TX with channel 2 SNA Code switch 12 on position 1 Photocell RLS1c TED TX Bth intermediate time TED TX with channel 9 NA la Code switch 12 on position 8 A La Q o Photocell RLS1c TED TX Use adapter RX C10 to connect the TED RX with the timing device ALGE Timer I FINISH AS Se 7 de Rec 6080 64405 23332883 u r Tr Naji TED TX with channel 1 TED RX A vs Code switch 12 on position 0 TAC 8000 A Photocell RLS1c TADS TA Version E 2000 03 02 Page 21 TED TX RX Page 22 5 DATA TRANSMISSION For what can you use the data transmission data transmission from a A
23. ion per minute about 90 hours TED TX10 continues data transmission about 18 hours TED TX400 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 90 hours TED TX400 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 20 hours TED TX400 1 data transmission per minute about 18 hours TED TX400 continues data transmission about 2 hours TED RX in all equal about 18 hours TED TX RX RS 232c Interface for TED TX and TED RX Input Output format 1 Start Bit 8 ASCII Bit no Parity Bit 1 Stop Bit Transfer Speed 2400 Baud Pin Connection see below Connections TED TX DIN socket TED RX DIN socket Pigs Impulse input Start dr Impulse output Start Qtek Impulse input Stop 2 ies Impulse output Stop Sia Ground Sia Ground C Input external supply Au Input external supply Dial Output 5 Volt stabilized Dicci empty Bi Data input 6 Data output Banana Sockets with yellow mark 4 Data same as DIN socket PIN 6 with green mark 5 Impulse same as DIN socket PIN 1 with black mark 6 Ground same as DIN socket PIN 3 Antenna TED TX10 1 4 antenna about 165 mm TED TX400 BNC socket for antenna TED RX l 4 antenna about 165 mm Working Temperature range 20 to 50 C 4 to 122 F Weight without batteries with batteries TED TX10 about 600 g about 750 g TED TX400 about 600g about 750 g TED RX about 600 g about 750 g Measurements I 343 about
24. it clockwise until the antenna clicks into position the antenna must click into place Remove the Antenna hold the antenna on the lower section and turn until the antenna clicks out or place remove antenna TED TX RX 3 1 Set up The useful distance of the TED system depends on signal strength You have to spend a reason able effort to properly mount both the TX and RX units the position of the TED TX and TED RX Mostly you improve the receiver signal strength by moving the TED TX and TED RX to the right position high signal strength high impulse or data safety There are more possibilities to set up the TED Wrong The antenna must always point upwards Wrong The TED TX and RX should never stand direct on DPR the floor This decreases the reach Wrong Parts next to the antenna are not allowed i st Good Use the velcro to tape the TED to a post YY TOR Good Fasten the TED on a tripod 3 8 inch Wh a Photocell RLS1 Good for small an medium distances f Use the TED Holder with the photocell holder or a tripod to fasten the TED TX and a photocell Post Photocell holder TED Holder zum Befestigen to fasten TED TX with photocell holder Chain NANA Version E 2000 03 02 Page 11 TED TX RX 3 2 Switching on Normal
25. nd TED TX Attention You must not transmit the running time Rotate the DIN plug 180 at the timer if incorrect TED RX ALGE Printer P4A ol Printer P4 HE u AE sa el TIMING i 9 ALGE Timer TED TX cable 102 10 w If you use the socket RS 232 of the timer you need to use cable 060 10 between the timing device and TED TX TED RX ALGE Printer P4A cable 060 10 OR _ lt _ EEA 66600006 j er 0000 DOGO 95999998 o o A SE el oo A I AUGE oo sa ALGE Timer TED TX cable 102 10 TED TX RX 5 2 Data Transmission 0 1 Seconds Adjustment Set code switch 12 on position 1 Each data transmission of a data string from the TED TX to the TED RX happens once Each data string has a check sum If the TED RX receives the data with the correct check sum it output the data This mode allows to transmit ten data string per second This Mode is used to have the transmitted data immediately present delay of 0 1 seconds or when you need to transmit a running time The transmission safety is not as high as with the data trans mission 1 second 5 2 1 Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to an ALGE Display Board The timer controls the display board by radio With cable 010 10 the
26. of batteries drops fast at low temperatures at 20 C 4F about 20 capacity TED TX10 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 300 hours TED TX10 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 66 hours TED TX10 1 data transmission per minute about 270 hours TED TX10 continues data transmission about 54 hours TED TX400 without photcell 1 impulse per minute about 270 hours TED TX400 with photocell 1 impulse per minute about 60 hours TED TX400 1 data transmission per minute about 54 hours TED TX400 continues data transmission about 6 hours TED RX in all equal about 54 hours TED TX RX 2 3 Using NiCd Rechargeable Batteries Each TED needs 6 NiCad rechargeable You cannot charge the batteries inside the device To load the batteries you need a separate charger The LED 3 shows the battery capacity during the normal operation Blinking of LED 3 green 15 to 100 The LED has in the signal strength border between green and orange about 15 test a different function see point 3 5 orange 5 to 15 border between orange and red about 5 red less than 5 off empty The TED switches automatically off as soon as the battery voltage is lower than 5 Volt Empty Battery Warning TED TX TED TX When the LED 3 switches to red on the TX it sends along with the next impulse or data string a message to the TED RX The TED RX then turns on an alte
27. om an ALGE Timer to a Comet Parallel Display 26 5 2 4 Data Transmission from an ALGE Timer to a PC 26 5 3 Data Transmission 2400 Baud nn 27 5 4 Data Transmission 4800 Baud nn 27 5 5 Data Transmission Direct en ee een 28 6 TECHNIGCAEBATA u 2 ei aaa 30 TED manual copyright by ALGE TIMING AUSTRIA Version E 2000 03 02 Page 3 TED TX RX 1 GENERAL Use Wireless transmission of timing impulses and data Radio Frequency 70 cm band standard frequency 433 500 MHz TED Types TED TX10 Teledata Transmitter with a RF output power of 10 mW about 1 5 km reach built in 1 4 antenna TED TX400 Teledata Transmitter with a RF output power of 10 mW about 1 5 km reach antenna connection through BNC socket TED RX Teledata receiver for TED TX10 and TED TX400 identical built in 1 4 antenna Minimum configuration 1 TED TX and 1 TED RX Additions additional TED TX for impulse or data transmission additional TED RX for data transmission RX C10 impulse transmission for two and more timing channels Identification for TED TX device sticker 15 and green holder 2 Identification for TED RX device sticker 15 and red holder 2 Information on the device sticker device type device frequency device number power output only on TED TX Impulse transmission The impulse transmission works direct from any ALGE impulse device to any ALGE timing d
28. our ALGE dealer e g Impulse transmission of the start signal 2 wire cable with bananapulg 8833 o TIC amm a l li TED TX Startgate STSc ALGE Timer cable 004 05 You must setthe same address for TED TX and TED RX Version E 2000 03 02 Page 13 TED TX RX 3 5 Signal Strength Test to find the ideal Position Trouble free operation of the TED system depends on spending time to properly install the TX and RX Attention You can only test the signal strength in the impulse transmission mode How do you start the signal strength test Turn the TED TX with device switch 11 on Press the device key 10 of the TED TX Fasten the TED TX in a good position see page 11 Turn the TED RX with device switch 11 on The loudspeaker of the TED RX has now a sound and the LED blinks gt As higher the sound as higher better the signal strength gt If the LED 3 blinks green high signal strength from the TED TX gt If the LED 3 blinks orange low signal strength from the TED TX gt If the LED 3 blinks red very low or no signal strength from the TED TX gt If you hear voices in the speaker it means that this frequency is being used for talking This might cause trouble you might lose data or impulses The signal
29. rnat ing high and low sound to indicate that the TED TX needs new batteries TED RX When the LED 3 switches to red an alternating high and low sound indicates that the TED RX needs new batteries Make sure you check both units every time you hear teh alternating sound Working duration of batteries The measurements shown bellow are made with NiCad batteries type Panasonic 700 mAh at room temperature 25 C 77 F Please notice that the capacity of batteries drops fast at low tem peratures at 20 C 4F only about 80 capacity TED TX10 without photcell about 100 hours TED TX10 with photocel about 22 hours TED TX10 1 data transmission per minute about 90 hours TED TX400 __ data transmission per minute about 18 hours TED TX400 continues data transmission about 2 hours TeD RX in all equal TED TX400 without photcel about 90 hours i TED TX10 continues data transmission about 18 hours Version E 2000 03 02 Page 7 TED TX RX 2 4 External Supply You can supply the TED from a power supply Voltage for Power Supply TED TX10 6 5 to 28 VDC TED TX400 9 to 15 VDC TED RX 6 5 to 28 VDC 2 4 1 Direct Power Supply You can supply the TED from the following ALGE chargers Power Supply NLG8 Power Supply NLG4 Power Supply LG Comet do not use for TED TX400 Net Battery Device NBG TED RX Power Plug the charger
30. rt time from a synchronized Timer S4 to another Timer S4 Use Program 3 for the Timer S4 at the start You must input the timer of day gt press yellow and red bottom at the same time gt the display shows HP 0 00 00 gt Inputthe hours with the red button gt Inputthe minutes with the yellow button Use program 0 for the Timer S4 at the finish You must input the time of day gt press yellow and red bottom at the same time gt press again yellow and red bottom at the same time gt the display shows SY 0 00 00 gt Inputthe hours with the red button gt Inputthe minutes with the yellow button Synchronize both Timer S4 with a start cable channel 0 The display of the finish Timer shows the time of day Press yellow and red bottom at the same time to clear the display Program 0 works now as described in the S4 manual Carry the start Timer S4 to the start Repeat Data Transmission If you do not receive the start time at the finish timer you can repeat the data transmission press device key 10 at TED TX or press a connected hand switch banana socket 5 and 6 of TED TX Version E 2000 03 02 Page 23 TED TX RX Page 24 5 1 2 Data Transmission from a ALGE TIMER to Printer P4A The data transmission from the timer to the printer can be made by radio Therefore you can e g connect a second printer for the speaker If you use socket display board you need to use cable 010 10 between the timing device a
31. until the stop the last turns are harder because of the force of the spring Version E 2000 03 02 Page 5 TED TX RX 2 2 Using Alkaline Batteries Each TED needs 6 Alkaline batteries type AA The LED 3 shows the battery capacity during normal operation Color of LED 3 Battery Capacit green 35 to 100 border between green and orange about 35 Blinking of LED 3 The LED has in the signal strength test a different orange 20 to 35 function see point 3 5 border between orange and red about 20 red less than 20 off empty The TED switches automatically off as soon as the battery voltage is lower than 5 Volt Attention lf you buy replacement batteries for a event be aware that you need for each TED receiver and transmitter six batteries Empty Battery Warning TED TX When the LED 3 switches to red on the TX it sends along with the next impulse or data string a message to the TED RX The TED RX then turns on an alternating high and low sound to indicate that the TED TX needs new batteries TED RX When the LED 3 switches to red an alternating high and low sound indicates that the TED RX needs new batteries Make sure you check both units every time you hear teh alternating sound Working duration of batteries The measurements shown bellow are made with Alkaline batteries type Energizer at room tem perature 25 C 77 F Please notice that the capacity
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