Two Timys, one switch

ndfMember

Hi,

What's the best way to setup multiple timys with just a single tape switch?

I'd like to run a backup timy for a bike race, but only have a single set of contacts on the track in use.

Is it ok to connect a single tape switch to the input channels on both timy units? Or do you need to use a switch replicator/buffer?

Any info greatly appreciated.

2/7/103:46 PM

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fkpMember

You can parallel the tapeswitch into both TIMYs without a problem. The tapeswitch is normally open and there is no voltage involved.

Of course failure of the one switch will cause both TIMYs to have a bad channel that will have to be corrected.

Are you using an ALGE TSW1 tapeswitch control box between the switches and the TIMY?

2/9/109:44 AM

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themightyskunkMember

The proper way to do it would be to use an optocoupler like The Blinky Box or a TAG Heuer HL 553 to split the tape switch signal 1:2.

http://www.thetimingguys.com/products/blinkybox.html

2/9/105:31 PM

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ndfMember

Yes, we have a TSW1 control box, but it's getting very tired. I'll be replacing that with a splitter which connects C0-C5 instead of just C0,C2,C3.

I'm ok with the failed switch problem - for now.

Thanks!

2/10/102:59 PM

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