User manual

REI2
User manual
Doc: R2U_2_1079_002_E
Version: 1.07.9
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The input signal in the speed base must be brought onto the RED banana jack and the relative
ground onto the BLACK banana jack (see cap. 5.1 Linkgate EncRadio on page 56); the output
signal of the speed base must be brought onto the GREEN banana jack together with its ground
which must be connected to the BLACK banana jack.
When an impulse is received from a speed base input (from the RED banana jack), LinkGate
Encoder sets the time running. If within 8 seconds there is an impulse from the speed base
output (from the GREEN banana jack), LinkGate Encoder will transmit the time between the two
signals (time taken to cover the speed base) and the impulse of the speed base output (that is, the
corresponding LAP or STOP impulse). In the case of a START signal (with the rotating selector
on position 0), the impulse of the output signal from the speed base will always be transmitted,
but the receiving stopwatch will reconstruct the correct time.
If more than 8 seconds pass between an input impulse in the speed base and an output impulse,
the system will automatically discard the value – only transmitting the output impulse of the
speed base (the signal corresponding to the GREEN banana jack).
3.7. Hardware resetting
It is possible to reset LinkGate Encoder to hardware mode. The hardware reset deletes all the
data in the memory, sets the internal clock to zero and, if the system has crashed for any reason,
restores it to an operational state. On the other side from the keyboard there is a hole in the case.
By inserting a pointed instrument you will press a button which will reset it. We suggest you
keep the button down for a few moments to ensure the machine has been reset.
3.8. Memory resetting
Resetting the memory causes the deletion of stored data and of the system’s internal time. You
can activate reset by keeping the 2ND key pressed down and then releasing the REPEAT
(RESET) key. When this command has been received, LinkGate Encoder will emit three tones as
follows: BOOP-BEEP-BOOP. The system is now reset!
3.9. Synchronization
LinkGate Encoder is equipped with a Real Time Clock which enables you to associate any event
with a time. It is therefore possible to synchronize LinkGate Encoder’s internal clock with any
type of stopwatch. The procedure for synchronizing the system is as follows:
• Connect the ground (GND) of the stopwatch to LinkGate Encoder’s BLACK banana
jack
• Hold down the 2ND key and then press and release the SIGNAL (SYNC) key
• LinkGate Encoder will emit the tones BOOP-BEEP (the system is waiting for a
START)
• Connect the start line to the GREEN banana jack
• Within two minutes give a start signal to synchronize the system (either by pressing
the SIGNAL key or by closing the start line on the ground)
• On receiving the START signal, LinkGate Encoder will emit two tones tone: BEEP-
BOOP (the system is synchronized)
If you wish to synchronize two or more Encoders with a stopwatch, the procedure remains the
same. You must connect all the ground lines (BLACK banana jacks) with the ground of the
stopwatch; then for every LinkGate Encoder you must activate the SYNC procedure (the second