BROWER TIMING SYSTEM TCi-System, User Manual

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Frequency Select Mode

RSSI Mode

FREQ

 mode allows the user to change 

the radio frequency of the timing system.  

This allows two or more 

TCi Systems

 to 

work in the same location.  After setting 

the 

TCi-Timer

 radio frequency (0-4), the 

frequency must also be changed to match 

in 

TCi-PhotoGate A

 and 

TCi-Smart 

Start

. For the 

PhotoGate A 

this is done 

by removing the aluminum case. Locate 

the blue switch panel and shift a lever to 

select a frequency.  More than one 

switch cannot be down at the same 

time. (All switches up is FREQ 0)

On the 

TCi-Smart Start, 

hold the 

On/Off button until the unit beeps 3 times 

and the display shows “FrE,” select the 

frequency number and press 

ENTER.

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ON

Relative Signal Strength Indicator

RSSI Test Mode allows you to self diag-

nose the distance capability of reception 

or problems with signal reception.

Problem 

 I occasionally miss a start or 

stop signal.

Solution

 Check RSSI to see if their is ra-

dio interference at your location.  Indoor 

Interference could come from equipment i.e. machines and computers, 

or Bluetooth. This may be the case if your RSSI reads 30/40 or higher 

without your

 TCi-PhotoGate A

 transmitting.

Problem

 I need to time distances over 1000 feet, and I want to know if I 

will get reliable reception.

Solution

  Set up your 

TCi-PhotoGates

 and have someone break the beam 

every three seconds.  Go to the desired distance, the RSSI needs to read at 

least 29/35.

Problem 

 I have noise or other users on my frequency.  (38/50)

Solution 

 Try frequency 1, 2, 3 or 4. (Must also be changed in 

TCi-Photo-

Gate A

 and 

TCi-Smart Start

.)

TC-Display

The 

TC-Display

 is a hands free timer that will display a time until a new 

time starts. The 

TC-Display

 has 10 different modes. To select a mode:

Hold down 

MEM/MODE

 button until the mode number blinks

Press the 

MEM/MODE

 button to scroll through each mode

Hold down 

MEM/MODE

 button to select mode

       For modes with a selectable distance:

Scroll to the number of 

feet 

or 

meters 

between two 

PhotoGates

 by 

pressing the 

MEM/MODE 

button repeatedly

Hold button for 3 seconds to select distance

Mode 0:

  Start and finish.

Mode 1:

  Start, split and finish.

Mode 2:

  Continual lap times.

Mode 3:

  Miles Per Hour (Select distance between 1 and 99 Feet)

Mode 4:

  Kilometers Per Hour (Select distance between 1 and 30 Meters)

Mode 5:

  Meters Per Second (Select distance between 1 and 30 Meters)

Mode 6:

  Displays two split intervals (Curling)

Mode 7:

  Times in 1/1000ths of a second

Mode 8:

  Times up to 9 Minutes. (Minutes, Seconds, 1/10ths of a Second)

Mode 9:

  Automatic Mode. Allows for unlimited split times. Time will     

reset to zero after 5, 10 or 15 seconds

The 

MEM/MODE

 button can be pressed to scroll through up to 10 previ-

ous times.  A start will automatically bring the 

TC-Display

 back to the 

latest time.  
The 

TC-Display

 will show b-Lo to signal a low battery after power up.

The 

TC-Display

 is capable of 5 different radio frequencies.  Remove the 

end cap from the side of the TC-Display by removing two small screws. 

Locate the blue switch panel and switch the appropriate lever.  More than 

one switch cannot be down at the same time. (All switches up is FREQ 0)

  The included mounting clamp attaches 

  to the back of the 

TC-Display

 and can 

  be used as an adjustable tilt stand. 

MEM/MODE

Button

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ON