How to fix a dead AMB MyLaps transponder (AMB Tranx 160 / MyLaps Tranx260 ). See how an AMB radio can be used to check the signal from AMB and Mylaps racing transponders including TranX 260, 160 and MX.
Read MYLAPS Decoder manual text version Contents ContaCt information. DeCoDer installation/operation. 3 1.1 Installation of the decoder.
3 1.2 Operating the decoder. 5 1.2.1 Noise level.
5 1.2.2 Signal Strength. 5 1.2.3 Number of hits. 5 1.2.4 Firmware update. 6 1.3 Menu options explained.
6 1.3.1 MENU: Timeline. 9 1.3.2 MENU: General. 11 1.3.3 MENU: Network. 12 1.3.4 MENU: Dataserver. 13 AppENDIx A - FAqs.
AppENDIx b - CE AND FCC rEGUlATIONS. AppENDIx C - TEChNICAl SpECIFICATIONS. AppENDIx D - AUxIlIAry CONNECTIONS. GUArANTEES & WArrANTIES. Appendices 14 17 18 19 21 Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 1.1 System overview.
1.2 Connections of the decoder. 1.3 Status display. 1.4 Decoder with status display. 1.5 Menu. 1.6 holdoff time. 1.7 Connecting photocells, connection setup.
Figures 3 4 6 7 9 10 20 1 Contact information MYLAPS EMEA Office Haarlem haarlem The Netherlands Tel: +31 23 529 1893 E-mail: MYLAPS Japan Office Tokyo Japan Tel: +81 3 5275 4600 Email: MYLAPS Americas Office Atlanta USA Tel: +1 (678) 816 4000 E-mail: MYLAPS Asia Pacific Office Sydney Australia Tel: +61 (0)2 9546 2606 Email: www.mylaps.com All rights reserved Copyright © 2005-2010 MylApS (formerly AMb i.t.) This publication has been written with great care. However, the manufacturer cannot be held responsible, either for any errors occurring in this publication or for their consequences. The sale of products, services of goods governed under this publication are covered by MylApS's standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and this product manual is provided solely for informational purposes. This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product of the type given on the cover page. MylApS Manual: MylApS Decoder/01-2010 2 1: Decoder Installation/Operation Transponder Detection loop Power Headphone Computer Decoder Figure 1.1 System overview 1.1 Installation of the decoder The MylApS decoder is a precision instrument.
Therefore please handle it with care and keep the 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 decoder.
Nearby lightning strikes can damage the decoder when these cables are connected. 3 a) b) c) d) e) Figure 1.2 Connections of the decoder How to connect a) The detection loop: Connect the supplied 75 Ohm doubleshielded coax cable to the 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.
C) The serial port: This port can be used to connect the decoder with the computer through a rS232 cable. D) The network: This port can be used to connect the network cable between the decoder and the network connection port of the computer. E) power: Connect the supplied VDC adapter to the decoder and mains. It is recommended to connect the VDC adapter to mains through a UpS (Uninterruptable power Supply) to avoid any interruption of power supply to the decoder. F) The headphone: Connect it on the front side of the decoder. A beep will sound for every passing transponder, which provides an easy check for proper operation of the decoder and the transponders on the track. 4 1.2 Operating the MYLAPS decoder The decoder is not equipped with an on/off switch, therefore connecting the decoder to the mains will switch it on.
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This will enable timing of transponder passings after approximately 15 seconds. With each detection of a transponder, a beep will sound in the headphone and received transponder information is shown on the decoder display. 1.2.1 Noise level The decoder determines the average background noise. The noise (and signal strength) has a range of 0 to 255 points. Noise level, as shown by the AMb i.t.
Timing software and also on the decoder screen, should not exceed 40 points. If the noise level is higher, the received transponder signal strength should be 60 points above noise level to ensure proper functioning of the system. So if the transponder received signal strength is 120 points, the noise should not exceed 60 points.
1.2.2 Signal strength Transponder signal strength, as shown by the AMb i.t. Timing software, should preferably be above 100 points and should at least be 60 points higher than the indicated background noise. The closer the transponder is to the track, the higher the received signal strength will be. A higher transponder signal strength should allow for greater immunity against outside interference. 1.2.3 Number of hits The number of hits, as shown by the AMb i.t. Timing software, is an indication of the number of repeated transponder signal receipts during a passing. Hit-rates vary with the speed of a passing transponder.
Slower passings yield higher hit counts. Usually the number of hits is greater than 10.
5 1.2.4 firmware update We constantly strive to improve all our products. For new functionalities and minor changes you can check our website for a MYLAPS decoder firmware update.
Please go to the support section of the www.mylaps.com website and follow the instructions found there to download and install updated firmware as applicable. 1.3 Menu options explained On the front of the decoder, you will find an information display designed to view and change the decoder settings.
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You must before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Thanks - that clears up the first question of 'Is it necessary?' But how about the second part - I have an XT Ultra lap timer that can be swapped in seconds obviously - is the AMB similar or do they get wired into the bike for juice? I'd prefer to spend $350 or so on track time or actually getting my license and not a transponder if possible.
Thanks in advance. Speaking of graduating - is it okay to stay in Novice even if the powers that be wanna bump you up? I'm not super fast but I'm not doing 1:55's either - is there a line in the sand (which would obviously go with how safe you are and comfy with racing close, etc.)?