Contents contact information.......................................... 1. Decoder installation/Operation................ 1.1 Installation of the decoder................................. 1.2 Operating the MYLAPS X2 decoder...................... 1.2.1 Noise level............................................... 1.2.2 Signal Strength........................................ 1.3 Menu options explained..................................... 1.3.1 MENU: Timeline....................................... 1.3.
Contact Information MYLAPS EMEA Office Haarlem The Netherlands Tel: +31 23 7600 100 E-mail: info@mylaps.com MYLAPS Americas Office Atlanta USA Tel: +1 678 816 4000 E-mail: info.americas@mylaps.com MYLAPS Japan Office Tokyo Japan Tel: +81 3 5275 4600 Email: info.japan@mylaps.com MYLAPS Asia Pacific Office Sydney Australia Tel: +61 2 9546 2606 Email: info.asia.pacific@mylaps.com MYLAPS Asia Office Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +60 356131235 Email: info.asia@mylaps.com www.mylaps.
1: Decoder Installation/Operation Figure 1.1 System overview 1.1 Installation of the decoder The MYLAPS X2 decoder is a precision instrument. Therefore please handle it with care and keep the MYLAPS X2 decoder out of direct sunlight and avoid high humidity. Take special precautions in case of thunderstorms by disconnecting all cables (coax, Ethernet and mains) from the MYLAPS X2 decoder. Nearby lightning strikes can damage the decoder when these cables are connected.
How to connect • a) The detection loop: Connect the supplied 75 Ohmdouble-shielded coax cable to the MYLAPS X2 decoder. • b)The auxiliary port: This port can be used to connect a photocell, external start pulse or a sync pulse. For more information on how to connect these devices, see appendix D.
• • • • • • • • a) Decoder date/time, UTC when synchronized to GPS or NTP b)Timeline name c) Background noise indication in dBm d) Indication that hits are received, remains black when a transponder is being received by the loop e) Strength of last received transponder in dBm f) Blinks when GPS receiver attached, steady when decoder is locked to UTC time g) Message line h) There is a T displayed when the decoder is in 2way mode.
By clicking on the Select and Acknowledge buttons you can choose which information you want to see on the display. Detailed information of the menu options will be given on the following pages. The “Select” button will highlight the next option on the menu when pressed. The “Acknowledge” button will either open the highlighted sub-menu or select the highlighted option, depending on the situation.
You can navigate between the menu items with the Select button and you can choose an option with the Acknowledge button. Please note that you can go one step back by selecting << and clicking the Acknowledge button. 1.3.1 MENU: Timeline Within the Timeline menu you can choose/see: • Squelch: With the squelch setting you can suppress weak transponder signals. This is sometimes useful if participants are walking near the loop or the coaxial cable and are picked up accidently. E.g.
1.3.3 MENU: Network Within the Network menu you can choose/see: • DCHP: You can select here either On or Off. If your decoder is placed in a network the decoder will try via the DHCP server (DHCP = Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to get an IP address which is in the range of the network. Please note that it can take about 60 sec. to obtain the settings via DHCP. • IP address: IP address of your decoder. An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/ IP network.
1.3.6 MENU: Factory defaults Within the Factory defaults menu you can reset to the factory defaults. This means that you can reset the settings of the decoder to the initial settings.
Appendix A : FAQs A1: Transponder is not being detected A few transponders are not being detected. If this is the case, the problem is most likely related to the individual transponder or the positioning of the transponder. - Check the mounting position of the transponder, for more information check your transponder manual. None of the transponders are being detected. If this is the case, the problem is most likely related to the detection loop, decoder, timing computer or cabling.
A2: Noise level What if my background noise is higher than -50 dBm? An increased background noise is an indication of a higher interference level picked up by the system. The noise level should be as low as possible, but as long as the received signal from the transponders is at least 20 dBm higher then the noise level detection will be reliable. If the noise level is higher than -70 dBm, there is most likely something wrong with the installation.
Appendix B: CE and FCC Regulations CE information: This device complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC. A copy of the declaration oconformity can be obtained at: MYLAPS Sports Timing Zuiderhoutlaan 4 2012 PJ Haarlem The Netherlands FCC-ID: NXYX2DECODER Compliance statement (part 15.19) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.
Appendix C: Technical Specifications Dimensions 180x160x45mm / 7x6.3x1.8inch Weight 720g / 1.6lb Clock Stability 0,5PPM GPS Receiver quick fix, -160dB, 15nS GPS antenna connection SMA, active Dual Decoding circuitry up to -100dBm sensitivity, TranX3 and X2 transponder range Timing Resolution 0,0001s Loop Telemetry 32kbps, 8 bytes per hit Loop connection 1x BNC, max.
Power output: • Voltage 5VDC • Max current 100mA • 5V DB15 pin 8, 15 • Gnd DB15 pin 1, 5, 9 Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Guarantees & Warranties MYLAPS warrants that, for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipping the decoders and the MYLAPS MX Rechargeable Power, MYLAPS RC DP, MYLAPS KART DP, MYLAPS Kart Rechargeable Power, MYLAPS Car/Bike DP, MYLAPS Car/Bike Rechargeable Power, MYLAPS Car/Bike Pro transponders, MYLAPS X2 transponder covered by this warranty with defects, as determined solely by MYLAPS, caused by faulty materials, workmanship or design will be repaired or replaced, unless such defects were the res
Remedies and Damages 1.
