The TDC 8000 continues to be the world's most versatile timer when used with this software. Race Secretaries and others in the results area do not need to change
any procedures when using these different modes. Operators now have the choice of several different timing and scoring modes based on selections in the "Setup
and Test" screen and use of the proper cabling.
Four basic options are available.
1) Use the TDC 8000 in Split mode with the PC connected using the "display" output for net timing and operating the race on the TDC 8000. The software selection
is TDC 4000/8000 or Tdc 4000. The software accepts the calculated net time and flags a bib number not in the database. The PC running the software does not
really need to be attended to and the TDC 8000 can glance over and check the times on a periodic basis. Display boards, TV graphics output, etc. are connected to
the TDC 8000. The ALGE TDC 4000 is used by this mode as well. Data can be transferred to the PC using the ALGE TED TX/RX transmitters. The PC could be
located in a warm dry office and the TDC could be operated in an unheated timing building or tent.
2) Use the TDC 8000 in Split Mode with the PC connected using the "RS232" output for time of day timing. The software selection is TDC 8000 plus in the "setup"
and test" screen and the RS232 cable are connected to the TDc 8000. This mode allows the TDc 8000 to be operated at the same time that the race is run on the
PC. Two people are normally used but one can do it if so motivated. This is a nice method as it allows the both operators to check each other's data. All net run
times are exactly the same as they are calculated from the same time of day times. Display boards, TV graphics output, etc. are connected to the TDC 8000 and
therefore protected against PC or Windows issues.
3) Use the TDC 8000 in 10-channel mode with the PC connected using the "RS232" output. This mode turns the TDc 8000 into a simple time base like the S4. It is
not recommended, as it does not allow the operators to have any error checking. The software selection is TDC 8000 plus in the "setup" and test" screen and the
RS232 cable are connected to the TDc 8000.
4) Use the TDC 8000 in Dual Timer mode with dual course mode in the NASTAR software. You can time dual course races in the same manner as option 2 above.
The software selection is TDC 8000 plus in the "setup" and test" screen and the RS232 cable are connected to the TDc 8000. This mode allows the TDc 8000 to
be operated at the same time that the race is run on the PC. Two people are normally used but one can do it if so motivated. This is a nice method as it allows the
both operators to check each other's data. All net run times are exactly the same as they are calculated from the same time of day times. Display boards, TV
graphics output, etc. are connected to the TDC 8000 and therefore protected against PC or Windows issues.
The NEW ALGE TIMY is currently interfaced using the default settings provided by ALGE. Our prototype is due to be superceded by the FIS homologated units
in mid December. The FIS homologated timer list is now being updated on the web as new timers are approved.
Originally posted 9 Nov 2001 by Fred Patton
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