ChronoTrack Systems CON-M200-USA1 Mobile RFID 4 Port Data Collection Device User Manual 1

ChronoTrack Systems LLC Mobile RFID 4 Port Data Collection Device 1

Contents

Users Manual 2

•ChronoTrack Components •ChronoTrack Setup •ChronoTrack Read Zone & Handling Unwanted Reads •Available ChronoTrack Resources
•Approximate weight: 30/26 lbs for 800/400 •Supports up to 28 ft. timing lines per controller •Multiple communication options: LAN, WiFi and Cellular •Redundant Data Collection/Storage •Redundant Power: Operates on AC, Aux Power and Internal Batteries with seamless transfer •Touch Panel Interface •Does not require tuning, highly resistant to interference
Controller Three main components: Touch Panel Computer (TPC) Mesa, Connection Mesa and the power brick . Beeper is located to the left of the TPC with the WiFi Antennas.
Touch Panel Computer (TPC) Mesa Main interface, top clear panel to easily check for SIM card and status lights. Cellular antenna connects to the right side of the TPC mesa.
Controller Power Button Located on the back side of the TPC mesa
Connection Mesa Color coded for antenna connections. Contains 2 LAN connections, 2 USB ports, the aux power connection and makes the main power connection from the power brick.
Antenna Connections BNC and color coded, not required to match colors but best for troubleshooting
Aux Power and Ethernet Connections Each controller has a 2 port Ethernet switch, uses standard network cables. Auxiliary power connection for use with battery cable, supports 12-30V.
USB Connections USB Ports are powered, however they do not support USB 2.0 – test hardware before use for compatibility
AC connection on power brick Located towards the back of the controller
Magnetic Lid Props Prevents lid from being slammed on cables, provides ventilation
•Approximate weight: 16 lbs (with Batteries) •Supports up to 14 ft timing lines per controller •Communication via LAN –Note: WiFi and Cellular available with add-on devices. •Redundant Power: Operates on AC and Ryobi Drill with seamless transfer •Keypad interface. •Does not require tuning, highly resistant to interference
•Approximate weight: 27/12 lbs for Full/Mini •Approximate length: 42/36” for Full/Mini •Modular line configurations: Up to 56’ lengths •Low profile, yet extremely rugged and durable •Easy to handle and pack •Can setup along side of the road and turn into place for late road closures •Strong enough to protect hardware and cables even for large vehicles
Interrogator (Gator) Handle located on back side of gator
•Durable/rugged with replaceable pigtail cables •Pigtails can be used to route cables in either direction in the gator •Separate component from gator so that if damaged you don’t have to replace both at the same time
•High quality RF cable •BNC for quick/easy setup •Color coded and bundled in sets of 4
•CAUTION – Any changes or modifications to this system without the express permission of ChronoTrack Systems will void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. •As a professional installer you must: –Use only ChronoTrack approved antennae –Use only ChronoTrack approved cables –Use only ChronoTrack approved accessories
•Read-zone: begins around two meters in front of the line •Reads tags repeatedly over a 5 second time period •Only reports a single time in the 5 second window, when it “best” saw the tag
•Not collecting tags at the end of the race, creating additional reads as finishers collect at timing points to cheer on or wait for other participants •Unique lines within a close proximity of each other require shielding from each other
•Instructional materials: flyers and videos •ChonoTrack Timers Web Portal •Manual and Guides
- BoxScore’s Main Screen - Configuring the controller for your event - Set and sync times - Removing data with a thumb drive - Error alerts - Sample race - Advanced modes and features
BoxScore - Main Screen
BoxScore – Point Configuration On startup and accessible in the Configure menu
•Time sets go out to all controllers on the wired/wireless network •Can either set a new time or set the current time •Best to set the controllers to another source, time resolution on controller display will be less accurate •Controllers should be left one once time is set
BoxScore – Time Management Accessible via the System menu
BoxScore – Time Entry Screen
•Controller saves data to a single file from power on to off •Use thumb drives under 2 gigabytes (larger USB drives take to long for the OS to index) •Data is saved to a folder based on the current point name with a file name based on the power up time
BoxScore – File Copy
•Examples: Power loss, Time discrepancy, Disconnected Hardware, Out of Date Software •Tracks gun start times and marker times •Must acknowledge errors
BoxScore – Messages
•Power on •Configure or confirm point config •Set time •Press gun start on start •Change point name from start to finish before finishers return •Collect data and remove after race •Process data in SimpleClient and Scoring software
BoxScore – Setup (Start-up) Wizard Point Config screen comes up after step 5
BoxScore – Point Configuration
BoxScore – Time Management Accessible via the System menu
BoxScore - Main Screen
BoxScore – Point Configuration
BoxScore - Main Screen
BoxScore – File Copy
•Battery status •Versions •Connection Status
BoxScore – System Status Status > System
BoxScore – Reader Status Status > Point
•Power Controller ON •Configure/Confirm Point Configuration (Point should be set to start) •Set (or sync) Times •Read Tags (Athletes crossing the line before the race) •Gun Start •Read Tags (Athletes beginning the race)
•Change Point from ‘Start’ to ‘Finish’ •Read Tags (Runners Finishing) •Remove Data using USB Drive •Open File in SimpleClient •Select the start session apply your gun start time, play session and save data •Select the finish session apply your gun start time from start session, play session and save data
BoxScore - Main Screen
BoxScore – Configure Menu
BoxScore – Network Configuration Options
BoxScore – Server Address Entry
BoxScore – Advanced Network Options
BoxScore – Power Menu
BoxScore – Point Configuration
BoxScore – Input Screen (Alpha)
BoxScore – Input Screen (Numeric)
BoxScore – File Copy
BoxScore – File Copy
BoxScore – Setup (Start-up) Wizard
BoxScore – System Menu
BoxScore – Shut-down Confirmation
BoxScore – Time Management
BoxScore – Time Entry Screen
BoxScore – About
BoxScore – Maintenance Menu
BoxScore – Command Key Entry
BoxScore – Status Menu
BoxScore – System Status
BoxScore – Reader Status
BoxScore – Upload Status
BoxScore – GPRS (Cellular) Connect
BoxScore – GPRS (Cellular) Connect
BoxScore – GPRS (Cellular) Connect
BoxScore – Operational Status
BoxScore – Reader Power
BoxScore – Messages
- Networking Controllers at Timing Points - LAN Setup for PC and Controller - WiFi Setup for PC and Controller - Controller Setup for GPRS (Cellular) and establishing a connection - Basic Troubleshooting & Common Problems - Open Q & A and setup help (if time allows)
- Primary and backup controllers are recommended to be connected with a network cable - All reads collected with each line are shared creating data redundancy and allows you to only collect the data from one controller as needed - If needed, you can also sort the data back out later using virtual points or scoring software
- IP address is properly set as alternate configuration for the ChronoTrack network: 172.20.23.(2-99) for Local Area Connection - Firewalls disabled or set to allow connections through CCSLite or port 61610 - Confirmed that no other anti-virus software has an active firewall - CCSLite is active - Cable is connected
- Standard Network cable, no need for a crossover cable - Distance limitation vary based on cable quality, average limitation approximately 300 ft.
Set to CT Network: 172.20.23.(2-99) Configure > Network
Main Screen of BoxScore Hit Connect
Main Screen of BoxScore Reports Working… Transferred Tag Count is greater than or equal to total tag reads
- IP address is properly set as alternate configuration for the ChronoTrack network: 192.168.0.(2-99) for Wireless Area Connection - Firewalls disabled or set to allow connections through CCSLite or port 61610 - Confirmed that no other anti-virus software has an active firewall - CCSLite is active - Ad Hoc Network is properly created and connected to
Set to CT Network: 192.168.0.(2-99) Configure > Network
Configure > Power WiFi must be powered ON
Main Screen of BoxScore Hit Connect
Main Screen of BoxScore Reports Working… Transferred Tag Count is greater than or equal to total tag reads
- SIM Card with active data plan - Scoring machine will also need an internet connection - May need high gain antennas if used in areas with poor coverage - Only need one connected controller per point - Can connect multiple controllers at a point for backup
- Confirm Server IP Setting - Power GPRS Modem On - Establish Cellular Data Connection - Connect to the ChronoTrack Server
Set to CT Server: 72.13.13.238 Configure > Network
Status > Upload Power on if modem is not powered on Then start the modem software by hitting start
Status > Upload > Start(Modem) Initialize
Status > Upload > Start (Modem) Wait for this message And follow it’s directions!
Status > Upload > Start (Modem) Once it acquires an IP address you can proceed back to the main screen of BoxScore
Main Screen of BoxScore Hit Connect
Main Screen of BoxScore Reports Working… Transferred Tag Count is greater than or equal to total tag reads
- Wrong Server Address set (possibly typos) - 72.13.13.238 = ChronoTrack Cell Server - 172.20.23.XX = LAN Connection - 192.168.0.XX = WiFi Connection - Component is not powered ON - Faulty Hardware - Broken Cable (clips commonly break) - Inactive SIM card
- Confirm that the link lights are active on both ends for LAN and WiFi - Ping the appropriate IP address - On your PC, pull up a command line and type in “ping 172.20.23.100” (TPC LAN IP address) and confirm a response

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