HL190 Drag Racing Light Tree - TAG Heuer Professional Timing

Drag racing system
HL190
User Manual and installation guide
Version 06/2016
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1. Global
This software controls the whole Drag racing installation HL190. Combined with the Chronelec Elite V3
software, manage your complete championship.
 Manage 2 lane with up to 4 light trees (2 for each lane)
 Generate different light sequences :
- Sportsman tree
- Pro Tree
- Custom (set your own sequence)
- Random sequence between 0,2 and 3 sec
 Use a remote display for spectators
 Manage Jump starts and reaction time
 Manage up to 2 timing devices Chronoprinter 540 or 545 over Network
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1. Software - Menu presentation
1.1. The Interface
Information Datagrid displays :
Bib number
Official Start time
Driver/Rider Start time
Reaction time
START Light
sequence
Real time
Light status
RESET System (switches
all remaining lights OFF)
1. SETTINGS
Menu to connect Light tree, Timing device and Modulo Displays
2. OPTION
Option to connect our Modulo display HL950 as Jump start display
Print run displayed in datagrid as a pdf file
Reset and empty datagridview
3. ?
About version information and access to user manual
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2. Hardware presentation
1.1 The light tree
195mm
Pre-stage / Stage
3 Amber starting lights
1015mm
Green (start) light
Red light (Jump start)
The Christmas tree is direct powered by the control box
1.2 The control Box
Light Power Supply
Connectors
Pre-Stage beams
connectors
Stage beams
connectors
Ligth Control
Connectors
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Left Lane
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Impulse Output socket to
ChronoPrinter 540/545
Serial I/O RS232
socket to Computer
110-230V / 50/60Hz socket
Power Supply Switch
Fuse 230V /1A
1.3 Staging beams
The staging beams are mounted on a special bracket which respects the 7” distance for each detector.
Pre-stage and stage beam are crossing the track, 7 inches apart.
The beams are mounted at 2 inches about the track surface and broken by the cars front tyre.
Ensure that the beams and reflector are correctly aligned.
6 inches
2 inches
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Max 10 meter (33 ft)
When the wheels cross the first beam, the Pre-Stage signal will light like the NHRA christmas tree:
14cm
14cm
Pre-Stage beam: A light beam-to-photocell connection in each lane that triggers the small
pre-stage lights atop the Christmas Tree. The pre-stage lights signal to drivers that they are
close to staging, approximately seven inches behind the starting line.
When the wheels cross both beams, all lights are ON
The vehicle is “staged”
If the vehicle is deep staged, following sign will blink on corresponding lane.
This occurs no incidence on the timekeeping.
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3. Get started
This software runs only with Ethernet connection in parallel of a timekeeping software.
We recommend to use a (Gigabit) switch in order to connect the Chronoprinter on the network.
A. Launch the software
1. Connect your timing devices
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Chronoprinter 540 or 545 on your network.
Ensure that all IP address are on the same gateway and no double IPs are in conflit.
Enter the IP address of your device (default address is 192.168.1.50)
Click on connect. Until the socket is open and the printer of your CP540/545 switched on, a
confirmation message will be printed.
Set the trigger information of the timing photocells (we recommend to use the HL2-31 or HL2-35)
Set the input information into which channel the Christmas tree signal has been connected.
That’s the “Green light trigger”
2. Connect the Christmas tree and the control box
Connect the Christmas tree on the control box (power + data).
The control box is driven by a serial communication port RS232.
All available COM port will be listed. Select correct COM port and click “Connect Start Lights”.
The control box gives an acknowledge and will confirm the communication status.
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3. Connect your Jump start Modulo HL950
Connect the Modulo over RS232 or RS485 (please refer to Modulo display user manual).
Even our radio HL675 could be connected directly on your laptop.
All available COM port will be listed. Select correct COM port and click “Connect”.
You can select the image to display in case of jump start. The image will be the same for both lanes.
Then enter the serial number of the Modulo Display which will be for each lane.
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B. Elite V3 setup
Elite V3 should run on the same network as the Christmas tree controller.
Connect your device over TCP and select the Chronoprinter 540 protocol (the same as the CP545).
The race settings are as you connect all device like or as in our example bellow:
LANE 1 (left)
LANE 2 (right)
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For the speed, just set the channel and distance between both photocells for each lane
You can change field text in SETTINGS – OPTIONS – EDIT - Edit intermediate fields text
For more informations, please consult Elite V3 user manual.
4. Other features
A. Extended display
If you run an extended windows display. This signal can be converted to Analogic or digital with a
special converter and be broadcasted on several TVs around the track or a video wall
All timing information will be displayed. You can even customize your screen with 3 different logo.
All *.jpg, *.png files are accepted and auto-sized to fit on the screen.
B. Export to pdf
Creates a printable pdf file of your datagrid.
Hands on: You can copy the complete grid to a Excel worksheet.
Click on the top left hand corner in order to select the complete grid.
Hit Control + V Key in order to copy. Control + C to paste in your excel.
C. Clear Datagrid
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5. Technical Specification
Christmas tree - Technical specification
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Power supply
12V DC (control box powered)
Size
1015x195x65 mm (39.6" x 7.4" x 2.9")
Led module
5x Ø120mm Led sign (4.7") 256 leds
Lights
3 Amber / 1 Green / 1 Red
Material
Black Thermal-painted steel
Weight
Temperature range
5.7 Kg (12.6 lbs)
–20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
Control Box - Technical specification
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Power supply
230V AC
Communication
Box
Serial I/O RS232
PVC
Weight
2.3 Kg (5.1 lbs)
Size
340x250x130mm (13.3" x 9.3" x 5.1")
Temperature range
–20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
HL190 Kit included
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1x HL190-L : Dragster light-Tree
1x HL190-B : Dragster control box
2x HL190-P : kit dragster photocells
Christmas tree
Power supply: 12V 10A included in control box
Warranty :
One year after delivery of your purchase
The warranty is null and void under the following conditions:
- Poor maintenance and obvious physical damage
- Input or Outputs damaged by poor connection
- If the device was opened without factory authorization
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PROFESSIONAL TIMING
6A Louis-Joseph Chevrolet
2300 la Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland
Tel : 032 919 8000
Fax : 032 919 9026
E-mail: info@tagheuer-timing.com
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