emit ETR3 Time Recorder User Manual

: June 9, 2024
: EMIT

emit ETR3 Time Recorder

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Emit Time Recorder 3, ETR3, is a compact easy-to-use timer with the six most used programs from RTR2 built-in: program 10 (times only), program 20 (start numbers and times), program 60 (cross-country with external units), program 90 (mass -arrangements) , program 130 (EPT, e-cards) and program 131 (EPT, e-cards and barcodes). In addition, it is possible to transfer data from the last event by choosing program 999.

ETR3 can connect to a barcode reader and handles times from a startgate and/or photocell, when connected to an external connection box. ETR3 is delivered in a handy transport case, which also contains the thermal printer EPR3 with cable, a time-taking-button and a USB cable for connection to a PC. A USB driver and user manual are also included. ETR3 has four inputs on top of the unit, where different equipment may be connected. The inputs are marked with the letters A, B, C and D.

The following inputs are in use on ETR3:

‘A’ – RS232 (serial) connection to a PC
‘B’ – Thermal printer EPR3
‘C’ – Timetaking-button
‘D’ – USB connection to a PC

The following keys are in use on ETR3

Clear/ON – turns the unit on/off deletes last key pressed
Enter ( ) – accepts entered value
A – adjust internal clock in prog.mode
– adjust internal date in prog.mode
Numerical keys

Battery

ETR3 uses a built-in 3,6V Lithium battery. The battery has a capacity of 10 years of normal usage. If the battery voltage drops below 3.57 V, the battery should be replaced. The battery used in ETR3 is soldered on and should only be replaced by authorized personnel. With normal usage it will last for many years.

Environment

ETR3 is not waterproof. Beware not to expose the connectors on the upside of ETR3 to water. It will work fine in temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius (the thermal printer however is not designed to tolerate water or temperatures below 0 degrees).

USB connection

Connect ETR3 to a PC using the supplied USB cable. Connect the cable to input ‘D’ on ETR3 and the other end of the cable to a vacant USB port on the PC. Turn on ETR3. Install the USB-driver by inserting the CD containing the USB- driver into the PC’s CDROM player, and pointing to this drive (for example D:) when the PC asks for driver files. Please note that this installation consists of two steps: first a “USB Serial converter” must be installed; second a “USB Serial Port” can be installed. The USB serial port normally gets the next free com-port (com3, com4, etc.), depending on how many com-ports that is present in the PC.

Memory

ETR3 stores the last 2.040 e-cards in its internal memory, using program 130 and 131. When using the other programs, ETR3 stores up to 50.000 pairs of startno./times. The first data stored is overwritten when the internal memory is full. ETR3 makes a pointer to a new event when started by pressing ‘Clear/ON’

Turning on ETR3

Turn on ETR3 by pressing the Clear/ON key and holding it down for 3 seconds. The battery level is shown in the upper display for a few seconds. If the battery voltage drops below 3.59 V, the battery should be replaced. The lower display shows the unit’s serial no.
The upper display shows “ProG”, and ETR3 is ready for a new event.

General introduction to the various programs

ETR3 has the following six program choices, in addition to program 999 that transfers data from the last event:

Program 10 – Registration of finish-time with a printout.
- This program is suitable for small arrangements where only the finish time, and not the starting number, is being registered. The timetaking-button is being used. The EPR3 printer prints all the finish-times. These finish times are being numbered continuously, so you can see how many times that has been taken.
Program 20 – Registration of start number and finish-time with a printout.
- This program registers both the finish-time and the start number. A time taking button is used at the finish-line, while the start numbers are registered at the keyboard. The start numbers can also be registered with a barcode-reader, that is if the start numbers are written with barcodes. The ETR3 doesn’t calculate the used times, but the printer prints the start number and the finish time. This is probably the mostly used program, especially at common-start arrangements, and when a PC with a result-program is connected with the ETR3. Typical sports are cross-country, orienteering, exercise runs and cycle competitions.
Program 60 – Cross-country with external units.
- Program 60 is used at important cross-country events where there is a demand for a startgate at the start, and photocells at the finish. The photocells, the time taking-button and the startgate are connected to an external connection box, which is connected to ETR3.
Program 90 – Timetaking in mass arrangements. Timetaking by registration of start numbers.
- While using this program you’ll need a barcode-reader as external equipment. The barcode-reader is connected via the external connection box. Further, it is assumed that all the competitors have a start number with a barcode-label. The times are taken when the start number is read. If a runner is missing his/hers barcode label, the start number can be entered at ETR3´s keyboard. This program is most suitable for use in different types of mass arrangements.
Program 130 – Emit EPT electronic timetaking.
- This program uses Emits electronic punching- and timetaking-system for orienteering. The finish-time is automatically taken when punching at the last control. All split-times and punching-receipts are read directly on ETR3 by placing the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard.
Program 131 – Emit EPT electronic timetaking with barcodes.
- This program uses Emits electronic punching- and timetaking-system for orienteering, in addition to barcodes. The finish-time is automatically taken when punching at the last control. All split-times and punching-receipts are read directly on ETR3 by placing the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard. In addition, the runners’ start numbers are registered using a barcode-reader, connected to the external connection box. The start number can also be entered at ETR3´s keyboard.
Program 999 – Transfers data from the last event.

PROGRAMMING AND USING THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS

Program 10. Times only

General

This program is used for various sports when the finish-time only (and not the start number) is to be registered.

Mounting

The timetaking-button is connected to input ‘C’ on ETR3, and the printer-cable is connected to input ‘B’. If using a PC, connect the USB-cable to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB-port on the PC.

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
Start selected program with event time 0.

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In crosscountry, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending-mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3’s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program. When ETR3 is started the upper display shows the running time, for example “972.42”

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
KUN UTSKRIFT TIDER (TIMES ONLY)

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode

Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by .
Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

The time taking-button is pressed once each time a runner passes the finish line. The finish-time is printed in minutes, seconds and 1/100 second. Every time is also numbered, starting from 1. This makes it possible to tell how many runners that have passed the finish line. The information on the printout, from left to right, is: The letter M (means finish time, not start- or intermediate time), thereafter the “number at the finish line” and to the far right the time in min., sec., 1/100sec.

M 1 25:12.17
M 2 25:15.31
M 3 25:20.09

Feed the printer-paper by pressing the FEED-button on EPR3 before tearing it off. Use the FEED-button again after tearing off the paper to avoid partly overlapping of the first two lines. It is also possible to number each “tear- off”. Type 0000 followed by before tear-off. A status line is then printed:

K=00 BUNT= 1 SUM= 3

The BUNT-number informs about how many times ETR3 has been synchronized. The SUM-number is the total number of times taken.

Program 20. Times and start numbers

General

In this program both times and start numbers are recorded. ETR3 makes pairs of times and start numbers, and prints out each pair. It is most commonly used in crosscountry, orienteering, exercise runs and bicycling. The program is relevant for interval start as well as mass start (common start).

In this program ETR3 does not calculate times, but prints the finish-time and start number. Most often program 20 is used when a computer is connected to ETR3. The computer program will then do all the necessary calculations, and prints the result lists. For timetaking in exercise runs, orienteering and cross-country it is practical to use one or more chutes at the finish. The finish line and the timetaking are at the entrance of the chute. The registration of the start numbers is at the exit of the chute. There should always be a back-up system both for time taking and for number registration. ETR3 is used as the main timetaking unit. The timetaking-button is placed at the finish line, and connected to ETR3. The start numbers are registered directly on ETR3’s keyboard, or by using a barcode-reader that is connected to ETR3 via the external connection box. ETR3 prints pairs of times/start numbers and sends the same information to the PC.

Mounting

The timetaking-button is connected to input ‘C’ on ETR3, and the printer-cable is connected to input ‘B’. If using a PC, connect the USB-cable to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB-port on the PC.

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
: Start selected program with event time 0

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In crosscountry, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program.

When started the ETR3 shows the running event time in the upper display, and the lower display shows “Sno” (start number). The running event time is always displayed in the upper display, as long as there are no “loose” (unpaired) times or start numbers registered. If a time is taken by the timetaking button, the upper display will show “t1 S0” (meaning 1 time, 0 start numbers), until a start number is registered. When a start number is paired with the registered time, the upper display will show the running event time again.

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
STARTNUMRE UTEN KLASSER (START NUMBERS WITHOUT CLASSES)

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode:

A: Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
B: Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
C: Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by .
D: Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
: Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

The time taking-button is pressed once each time a person passes the finish line. The start number is entered on the keyboard, or by a barcode reader connected to the external connection box. The number is presented in the lower display. Press to confirm. The start number is then stored in ETR3 and at the same time erased from the display

The order in which times and start numbers are entered is indifferent. The printer writes pairs of start numbers and times. This means that at least one time and one start number must have been registered before the printer presents any output. Normally times are taken before starting numbers are entered. When a time is taken, the number of unpaired times is increased with one in the upper display. Each time a start number is entered, the number of unpaired times is reduced with one. If seven times have been taken, and two start numbers have been entered (no. 23 and 24), the upper display will show: “t5 S0”.

The printout shows

M 23 13:42.19
M 24 13:58.43

When all times and all start numbers have been registered, both the number of unpaired times and unpaired start numbers should be 0.

Synchronizing (BUNT)

Synchronizing is a way to split the event into smaller parts. This opens for the possibility to start on scratch in pairing times and starting numbers, in case the timetaker or the ETR3-operator have made a mistake. This method is used when the finish-area is empty (a gap between the runners), and all times and start numbers have been registered. The upper display will then normally indicate 0 for the number of unpaired times and start numbers. If the timetaker or the ETR3-operator have made a mistake, the upper display will indicate that one or more times or start numbers are unpaired. Synchronizing is done by typing 0000 and confirming with .

If the pairing of start numbers/times is correct, the printer just writes a status line. In the example below, three times have been taken and three start numbers have been entered before synchronizing was done. Then the complete printout is:

M 23 13:42.19
M 24 13:58.43
M 27 14:04.81
K=00 BUNT=1 SUM=3

BUNT=1 indicates that this is the first synchronizing. SUM=3 indicates that a total of three start numbers have been registered. If there are any unpaired times or start numbers, the printer will print those first, and then the status line. If two times are unpaired, the printer prints:

M – – – – 18:55.04
M – – – – 19:05.37
K=00 BUNT=2 SUM= 3

BUNT= 2 indicates that this is the second synchronizing, SUM= 3 indicates that no newstart numbers have been registered since the preceding synchronizing.

Program 60. Cross-country with external units

General

Program 60 is used in important cross-country or biathlon events, where there is a demand for a startgate at the start and a photocell at the finish. The photocell, the timetaking-button and the startgate are connected to ETR3 via the external connection box. In this program ETR3 does not calculate times, but prints the start time in addition to the finish-time and start number.

Mounting

The timetaking-button, the startgate and the photocell are connected to ETR3 via the external connection box. The printer-cable is connected to input ‘B’. If using a PC, connect the USB-cable to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB-port on the PC. If you choose to use a photocell you must know about the limitations a photocell involves. If two competitors come closer than 0.35 seconds to each other they will be registered as one competitor. Therefore it is important to use the photocell and the timetaking-button in parallel. In cases where there is doubt if the photocell will register all the competitors, the timetaking-button must be used in addition.

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
: Start selected program with event time 0

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In cross country, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending-mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3’s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program.

When started the ETR3 shows the running event time in the upper display, and the lower display shows “Sno” (start number). The running event time is always displayed in the upper display, as long as there are no “loose” (unpaired) times or start numbers registered. If a time is taken by the timetaking button, the upper display will show “t1 S0” (meaning 1 time, 0 start numbers), until a start number is registered. When a start number is paired with the registered time, the upper display will show the running event time again.

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
Cross-country

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode:

A: Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
B: Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
C: Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by
D: Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
: Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

When a startgate is used ETR3 prints the start time every time a new runner starts:

S – – – – 8:59.47

The letter ‘S’ means that this is a start time. The time is written in minutes, seconds and 1/100 second. The start time is transferred to the PC via ETR3, and the result-program used on the PC updates the start time for the runner. None of the displays on ETR3 shows start time information. The finish- line procedure is the same as the one described in program 20, except that we in program 60 use both a timetaking-button and a photocell. As a method of synchronizing we recommend the same procedure as described for program 20.

Program 90. Timetaking in mass-arrangements

General

This program is specially made for mass-arrangements (exercise runs, mass crosscountry arrangements) where a certain number of competitors pass the finish line every minute. The time is not taken with a timetaking-button, but is read when the start number is registered. The drawback is that the time is registered after the competitor has passed the finish line. It is possible to correct this in the computer-program, or by, on purpose, delaying ETR3 a few seconds (4-5 sec.) in proportion to the start clock. This program supposes use of a barcode-reader and the competitors must have a start number with a barcode-label. If some of the competitors don’t have a barcode-label, the start number may be entered at ETR3’s keyboard. The time is taken when is pressed.

Mounting

The barcode-reader (with headset) is connected to ETR3 via the external connection box. The printer-cable is connected to input ‘B’. If using a PC, connect the USB-cable to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB- port on the PC. If several ETR3s are used, the ETR3s connect to the PC via an external connection box. In this case input ‘A’ (RS232-input) is used instead of input ‘D’ (USB-input).

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
: Start selected program with event time 0

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In cross country, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending-mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3’s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program.

We choose to start ETR3 five seconds after the start clock. Press five seconds after the competitors have started. This leads to most of the competitors get about one second better time than their actual time. When started, ETR3’s upper display shows the running time, for example “972.42” The lower display shows “Sno” (start number).

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
TID TAS VED REG STARTNR (Time is taken by start no.)

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode

A: Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
B: Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
C: Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by
D: Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

When the competitors pass the finish line the barcodes on the start numbers are read with the barcode-reader. The receipt for a correct reading is:

The barcode-reader “beeps”. The beep is clearly heard if you’re using headphones.
A red flash occurs once in the round window of the barcode-reader.
The start number is shown in ETR3’s lower display.

When start number 1289 is registered the number 1289 will be shown at ETR3’s lower display for a few seconds. The upper display shows the running event- time.

The EPR3-printer prints

M 1289 32:16.51

When a barcode-reader is being used you don’t have to type anything at ETR3’s keyboard, except if a competitor has lost his/hers start number or if the barcode has been damaged. If so, type the start number the usual way and confirm with . The time is registered when is pressed. While typing the start number it will be shown in the lower display. The number is removed when is pressed.

If you want to divide the arrangement into smaller units, it is possible to make a synchronizing by entering 0000+ . The printout shows:

K=00 BUNT=1 SUM=8

This means that eight persons were registered when the first synchronizing was made.

Program 130. Emit EPT electronic time taking

General

This program is specially made for use with Emit EPT (Electronic Punching- and Timetaking system). The timetaking-button is not used. The finish-time is automatically taken when punching at the last control. All split-times and punching receipts are read directly on ETR3 by placing the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard. It is assumed that a result-program (eTiming) is used on the PC, with a database for the runners’ e-cards. This program reads all times and punching-receipts from the e-cards, and prints the time of reading. All information contained in the e-cards is transferred to the result-program running on the PC. If a runner has lost his/hers e-card, or the e-card is impossible to read, it is possible to enter the e-card number on ETR3’s keyboard followed by .

Mounting

The printer cable is connected to input ‘B’. The USB-cable is connected to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB-port on the PC.

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
: Start selected program with event time 0

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In cross country, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending-mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3’s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program.

When started, ETR3’s upper display shows the running event time, while the lower display shows “tag” (e-card no.)

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
ORIENTERING BRIKKE (Orienteering e-card)

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode:

A: Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
B: Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
C: Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by
D: Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
: Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

After the runner has punched at the last control and passed the finish line, the e-card is read on ETR3 by placing the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard. A correct reading is confirmed by:

ETR3 beeps
The e-card number is shown in the lower display for a few seconds
The e-card number and the time of reading are printed on the EPR3-printer.

When e-card number 125589 has been registered, the e-card number will be shown in the lower display for a few seconds. The upper display continues to show the running event time.

The printout shows

M 125589 32:16.51

It is not necessary to use ETR3’s keyboard while using program 130, except in cases where the runner has lost his/hers e-card, or the e-card is impossible to read. In these cases it is possible to enter the e-card number on ETR3’s keyboard followed by .

Program 131. Emit EPT electronic timetaking with barcodes

General

This program is specially made for use with Emit EPT (Electronic Punching- and Timetaking system) and anonymous e-cards. The timetaking-button is not used. The finish-time is automatically taken when punching at the last control. All split-times and punching-receipts are read directly on ETR3 by placing the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard. It is assumed that a resultprogram (eTiming) is used on the PC, and that all runners have start numbers with barcodes. Since the runners have anonymous e-cards, it is important that the e-card number is paired with the correct start number. This is done by reading the barcode on the start number with a barcode reader first, and then reading the e-card by placing it on top of the ETR3. If the barcode and/or e-card is impossible to read, it is possible to enter the information on ETR3’s keyboard followed by .

This program reads all times and punching-receipts from the e-cards, and prints the time of reading. All information contained in the e-cards is transferred to the result-program running on the PC.

Mounting

The barcode-reader (with headset) is connected to ETR3 via the external connection box. The printer-cable is connected to input ‘B’. The USB-cable is connected to input ‘D’ on ETR3, and the other end to a vacant USB-port on the PC.

Clock menu

After choosing the correct program, ETR3 enters the clock menu, and the upper display shows “CLC”. In the clock menu there are five choices:

A: Setting the event time
B: Wireless transfer of time (synchronization) to another ETR3
C: Wireless reception of time (synchronization) from another ETR3
D: Setting the internal date and time
: Start selected program with event time 0

Setting the date and time

The correct date and “real” time must be set before entering the event time and starting the clock. Set correct date and time by pressing the D-key. The upper display shows ETR3’s internal date (YYMMDD), and the lower display shows “000000”. If you need to change the date; enter the correct date and confirm by pressing . If the date already is correct; just confirm by pressing . After the date in entered, the ETR3 displays its internal time in the upper display (HHMMSS). If you need to change the time; enter the correct time and confirm by pressing . If the time already is correct; just confirm by pressing .

Start selected program with event time 0

If you want to start the ETR3 with event time 0; just press directly when the event time is 0. If the first start is at 11:00:00 ( and 11:00:00 is entered as the start time for the event in the result program) press exactly at 11:00:00.

Setting the event time

Press A to set the event time. The lower display now shows “00000”. ETR3 asks for the correct event time. The time is entered in minutes and seconds. The numbers of minutes range from 0 to 999. Most usually the time starts from 0 when the event starts. In crosscountry, the first start is often 11.00.30. The organizers then want the time to be 0 at 11.00.00. If ETR3 should display time 000.00 at 11.00.00, and is started at 10.30, type 97000. Press exactly at 10.30.00. If you want to start ETR3 30 minutes after the event has started, enter 03000. Press exactly at 11:30:00. After pressing the ETR3 returns to the clock menu. Press again to start the selected program.

Wireless transmission/reception of time (synchronization)

It is possible to transfer date, time and event time from one ETR3 to another. This makes it possible to synchronize two, or more, ETR3’s. It is important that date, time and event time are set correctly on the sender-ETR3 before transmission takes place. Press B on the sender-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “S CLOC” (send clock). The ETR3 beeps periodically while in sending mode. Press C on the receiver-ETR3. The upper display still shows “CLC”, while the lower display shows “r CLOC” (receive clock). Place the sender-ETR3 on top of the receiver-ETR3, until a long beep is heard. The ETR3’s are now synchronized. The sender-ETR3 is still in sending-mode, while the receiver-ETR3 goes back to the clock menu. If there are more ETR3’s to be synchronized; repeat the procedure above for the receiver-ETR3’s. Press to go back to the clock menu on the sender-ETR3. Press to start the selected program.

When started, ETR3’s upper display shows the running event time, while the lower display shows “Sno” (start number)

The EPR3-printer prints

EMIT timing system
2004.11.09 14:08:19
ORIENTERING BRIKKE (Orienteering e-card)

ETR3 is now ready for use.

Function keys

The following function keys are available in run mode:

A: Set/change the event time. Use this choice to change the event time while in run mode. Enter the new event time the same way as described earlier.
B: Delete data. This choice deletes all registered data. Must be confirmed by pressing 9.
C: Reprint x no. of registrations. Use this choice to reprint a number of registrations if a paper crash has occurred. The upper display shows “Ant” (number). Enter the number of registrations you want reprinted, followed by
D: Print the clock configuration. Prints the ETR3 configuration.
: Exit the selected program. Must be confirmed by pressing 9. The ETR3 returns to the main menu, and is ready for another program.

Run mode

After the runner has punched at the last control and passed the finish line, the start number is read with the barcode-reader. The receipt for a correct reading is:

The barcode-reader “beeps”. The beep is clearly heard if you’re using headphones.
A red flash occurs once in the round window of the barcode-reader.
The start number is shown in ETR3’s lower display.

If a competitor has lost his/hers start number or if the barcode has been damaged, type the start number the at ETR3’s keyboard and confirm with .

After the start number is registered, the lower display shows “tag”. ETR3 is now ready for reading the e-card. Place the e-card on the designated field, marked by a thin red line, on top of ETR3’s keyboard. A correct reading is confirmed by:

ETR3 beeps
The e-card number is shown in the lower display for a few seconds
The start number, e-card number and the time of reading are printed on the EPR3- printer.

If a runner has lost his/hers e-card, or the e-card is impossible to read, it is possible to enter the e-card number on ETR3’s keyboard followed by . When e-card number 125589 has been registered, the e-card number will be shown in the lower display for a few seconds. The upper display continues to show the running event time.

The printout shows

B 123 – – – –
M 125589 32:16.51

The letter ‘B’ means barcode and is normally the same as the start number. In this case start number 123 has used e-card number 125589, and was read at 32:16.51.

Program 999. Transmission of data from the previous event

Use this program choice to transfer the data from the previous event once more. When transmission has finished, the ETR3 returns to the main menu.

PRINTING

Printing with EPR-3

Connect the cable from ETR3 to the EPR3-printer. The cable is connected to input B on ETR3 (4-pin phone plug) and the other end connects to the EPR3 printer (mini-DIN, male). Turn on the printer. The cable can be extended using a standard PC-keyboard extension cable. Recommended maximum length is 3 meters.

Simultaneous printers and PC

It is possible to connect to a printer and a PC at the same time.

TheEPR-3 thermal printer

The Emit EPR-3 is a compact and lightweight portable thermal printer with an RS232 serial interface via a 6-pin PS/2 (Mini-DIN) style connector. It is powered from an environment friendly, replacable7,2V Ni-MH battery pack. Average printing speed is 12 lines per second and paper width is 57 or 58mm. Operating range is 0 to +50 degrees C.

Paper-out detection

The printer will automatically detect when the paper has run out and the red ERRORLED will blink rapidly. After replacing the paper, the printer will continue to print all data in its 10K buffer. This is sufficient to hold print-data for about 20 E-cards (with 20 controls each). One should NOT power off the printer during replacement of the paper as the print-data then will be lost (but the MTR4 keeps the data, so spooling to PC will still work).

Inserting new paper

Note that maximum roll-diameter for EPR-3 is 40 mm. The printer has a “clam- shell design” making it very easy to change paper. The paper roll is inserted into the compartment, and the end of the paper is extended outside the printer while closing the cover.

Charging the battery

The power-adapter will charge an empty battery full in approximately 4 to 5 hours. The adapter shows a steady red light when charging the printer. When fully charged it will change to a green light. However, several tests indicate that the charger switches to a green light before the battery is fully charged. To ensure that the battery actually is fully charged, we recommend that the battery is charged for 10-12 hours. This will not harm the battery in any way.

Battery-capacity

A new and full battery pack has sufficient power to print continuously for approximately 1 hour. When battery level becomes low the green power-LED will blink red while printing, indicating that battery should be changed or charged. One hour of printing is approximately printing of 1200 E-cards with 15 punches.

Power On Self-Test

The self-test procedure is initiated by turning on the printer with the FEED button pressed. Release the feed button and the self-test procedure will start. This will check most of the printer functions and also print the firmware version and protocol in use. The protocol should show:

MODE = RS-232C.
SERIAL = 9600 BAUD
- 8 DATA BIT
- NO PARITY
- 1 STOP BIT

Resetting the protocol

The protocol of the printer was correctly set when the printer left EMIT. If the protocol has been changed, it can be reset to the correct reading by following this procedure. If in doubt, you can at any moment turn the printer off in an on to start over without storing modifications. The modification will only be stored when pressing MODE and FEED at the same time (see step 26 below).

Turn the printer ON.
Press and hold the MODE button down until the red ERROR-LED has flashed 5 times, then release MODE. The MODE-LED should now blink once (com.settings) and the ERROR-LED should also blink once (RS232C Mode)
If the ERROR-LED didn’t blink once, press MODE once (shortly), and count the number of times the ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 3 until the ERROR-LED blinks only once (it will cycle through 1, 2 and 3 blinks, 1 blink means RS 232-C protocol).
Press FEED button once, shortly (the MODE-LED will blink twice indicating that we are entering baud rate-selection mode). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 1 (meaning 9600 baud).
If there were NOT 1 blink, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks
Repeat step 6 until ERROR-LED blinks 1 time.
Press FEED button once. (the MODE-LED should blink 3 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 2.
If there were NOT 2 blinks, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 9 until ERROR-LED blinks 2 times.
Press FEED button once (the MODE-LED should blink 4 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 1.
If there was not 1 blink, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 12 until ERROR-LED blinks 1 time.
Press FEED button once (the MODE-LED should blink 5 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 1.
If there were not 1 blink, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 15 until ERROR-LED blinks 1 time.
Press FEED button once (the MODE-LED should blink 6 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 2.
If there were not 2 blinks, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 18 until ERROR-LED blinks 2 times.
Press FEED button once (the MODE-LED should blink 7 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 1.
If there were not 1 blink, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 21 until ERROR-LED blinks 1 time.
Press FEED button once (the MODE-LED should blink 8 times). Count the number of blinks on the ERROR-LED; it should be 1.
If there were not 1 blink, press MODE shortly and count number of ERROR-LED blinks.
Repeat step 24 until ERROR-LED blinks 1 time.
Press MODE and FEED simultaneously to store new settings.