The ALGE COMET is still a very good little time base for use with the Split Second software. The only issue is the need to get the impulses into the device. SST uses the following inputs:
Pin 1 signal, Pin 3 ground / DIN connector = Red Start or USSA start
Pin 2 signal, Pin 3 ground / DIN connector = Red Finish or USSA finish
Pin 6 signal, Pin 3 ground /DIN connector = Blue Start
Banana Plug input = Blue Finish
The COMET must be set:
STOPWATCH
Clear Memory
1000ths Precision
SPLIT
AUTOMATIC
30 seconds more than your course length
TIME OF DAY entered
"A" to start or banana plugs
The COMET should be connected to a SEIKO DPU 414 printer. The printer cable is parallel with the PC input and receives the same data (2400, N,8,1)
The printer will record the TOD splits. All the timing will be done live on the screen of the PC
Originally posted 5 Feb 2001 by Fred Patton
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