User manual

REI2
User manual
Doc: R2U_2_1079_002_E
Version: 1.07.9
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1. Introduction to LinkGate
The transmission of an impulse via radio is a critical phase in timekeeping. The possibility of
losing the data transmitted, of having very inaccurate timing and the transmission difficulties in
some zones has often made timekeepers and trainers skeptical about this type of approach.
The LinkGate Encoder system represents a radical innovation in the field of radio transmission
of impulses for timekeeping. Technological evolution makes it possible to go from the old
impulse transmission systems to the more modern data transmission concept, which can
guarantee extreme accuracy, redundancy of the information transmitted and greater reliability. In
addition, the compact size of the system and the possibility of using modules which have built-in
radio or modules which can be connected to any type of VHF or UHF transmitter radio make the
LinkGate Encoder the ideal instrument for training and competitions at every level.
The components of the LinkGate system are:
Type Power supply Radio
Encoder (Enc003) Trasmitter Lithium battery Connectable to external transceiver
Decoder (Dec003) Receiver Taken from
stopwatch
Connectable to external transceiver
Encoder (Enc005) Trasmitter NiMh internal
batteries
Connectable to external transceiver
EncRadio (Enc004) Transmitter NiMh internal
batteries
With built-in radio module and
connectable to external transceiver
DecRadio (Dec004) Receiver Taken from
stopwatch
With built-in radio module and
connectable to external transceiver
The use of modules with or without built-in radio is similar. Consequently in the following
instructions, except when otherwise specified, the term Encoder will be used to refer to both the
module of transmission with radio (Encradio) and to the module without radio (Encoder), and the
term Decoder will refer to the receiving module (also with or without radio). The Encoder
Enc003 and Encoder Enc005 modules are the same except for the type of power supply.