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Edition June 2008
User’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................... 1
2
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................... 1
3
CONFIGURATION.................................................................................... 3
4
INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER........................................................... 4
4.1
New of
Mistral
(with the + sign on the display).....................................................4
4.2
First of
Mistral
(with the - sign on the display) ......................................................4
5
CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHES........................................................... 5
6
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................ 6
7
SCAN'O'VISION WITH MISTRAL ............................................................ 7
8
WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION........................................................ 7
9
TRANSMISSION PROTOCOL ................................................................. 8
10
MAINTENANCE .................................................................................... 8
11
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS....................................................... 9
12
SUMMARY OF IAAF RULES.............................................................. 10
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1 INTRODUCTION
Mistral
is an Ultrasonic wind gauge (as requested by the IAAF rule 163.11) with
integrated scoreboard displaying wind speed in the race direction from –9.9m/s to
+9.9m/s.
The
Mistral
can be used stand alone or connected (remote control) to the Scan'O'Vision
photofinish by cable or wireless by BlueTooth (option).
The wind speed is displayed by amber LED's with 4 steps of luminosity, automatically
adjusted with a light sensor (from "night" to "very sunny").
2 INSTALLATION
After transportation, you will need to screw the feet perpendicular [1] to the scoreboard by
using a 5mm 6 pans wrench (not provided).
2a
2b
1
1
Fig. 1
Then you can unscrew the wind sensor pole (under the scoreboard) and screw it.
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2c
3
Fig. 2
Then install the sensor head on the top of the pole, and pass the sensor cable inside the
pole [3].
Please verify that the correct voltage 115/230VAC is selected inside the
Mistral
(see
chapter 3). The default factory setting is 230VAC.
Place the board at the correct location according to the
rules for the wind measurement. Then orientate the
display in order for it to be seen by the spectators.
The head must then be positioned in height and direction.
The height can be adjusted at the rear of the board:
1. Unscrew the 4 hand-screws
2. Choose the height
3. Screw the 4 hand-screws
The sensor height must be measured in the middle of the
head. According to the IAAF rules, it must be situated
1.22m from the ground (chapter
12
is a summary of IAAF
rules). Normally it is when the black plate is at the top of
the red case.
Fig. 3
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Finally the head must be placed in the direction of the race, the arrows / colour mark must
point in the race direction (finish). In order to turn the head in the required position, use the
three small hand-screws located under it [3].
Reminder: if you move or turn the scoreboard, do not forget to re-adjust the direction and
height of the head.
Race direction
Fig. 4
3 CONFIGURATION
From the version 6.1 of the internal software, it is possible to select if the + sign must be
display for positive wind measurement.
•
Open
the
Mistral
by turning the two locks with the provided triangle key.
•
Select the internal switch:
If the + sign must be
displayed or for software
version <6.1
If the + sign must not be displayed or if
the + sign is not present on the
scoreboard (first version of
Mistral
)
•
Close
the
Mistral
with by turning back the two locks with the provided triangle key.
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4 INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER
4.1 New
of
Mistral
(with the + sign on the display)
The new version of
Mistral
can be powered with 115VAC or 230VAC without any manual
switching.
The internal battery is automatically charged when the main AC power is connected, even
if the power switch is on the OFF position. If the battery is fully discharge, it will take
approximately 2 hours to fully charge it.
4.2 First
of
Mistral
(with the - sign on the display)
Before the first power on, please select the correct power input according to your location:
•
Open the
Mistral
by turning the two locks with the provided triangle key.
•
With a small screwdriver select 115V or 230V according to your country.
•
Close the
Mistral
with by turning back the two locks with the provided triangle key.
Fig.
5
Fig.
6
Do not move the I/0 internal switch of the battery charger; if must always be on I.
The internal battery is automatically charged when the main AC power is connected, even
if the power switch is on the OFF position. If the battery is fully discharge, it will take
approximately 2 hours to fully charge it.
The internal battery charger contains a LED (see Fig. 6), it indicates:
Red:
Battery charging in progress.
Green:
Battery fully charged.
Green flashing:
Battery not connected or wrong polarity.
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5 CONNECTIONS AND SWITCHES
Connector
Pinning
WINDSONIC
(Tuchel 7pF)
2: +12V output (maximum 40mA)
3: RD head
5: TD head
7: GND
RS422 [2x]
(Tuchel 7pF)
2: +12V output (maximum 40mA)
3: Tx-
4: Tx+
5: Rx-
6: Rx+
E: GND
POWER [version A]
(Harting 4pMT)
1: N (115 - 230VAC)
2: L (115 - 230VAC)
T: GND
POWER [version B]
(Tuchel 3pMT)
1: L (115 - 230VAC)
3: N (115 - 230VAC)
E: GND
START (Banana)
Normally open contact for start of measurement.
Switch
Description
SELECT
5 SEC.
10 SEC.
13 SEC.
REMOTE
Duration of acquisition:
5 seconds
10 seconds
13 seconds
Selected remotely by the RS422.
POWER
OFF
ON
Mistral
OFF, if AC power connected, battery is charging.
Mistral
ON, working on main POWER
(115/230V)
or (if no
power or power failure) on battery (automatic switching).
After a measurement, the display shows the result during 3 minutes and then clears.
1
2
3
1
3
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6 GETTING
STARTED
•
Install the
Mistral
as explained in chapter 2.
•
Connect the head on the WINDSONIC connector.
•
To work with the main power, connect the power on the POWER connector.
•
Set the power switch on ON.
•
The scoreboard will display some characters:
•
+8.8
(all LEDs on)
•
---
•
Version of the software (for example
6.1
)
•
Clear the scoreboard
•
Wait until the scoreboard automatically clears, if it did not happen, verify the
WINDSONIC head is correctly connected.
For a stand alone device:
•
Connect the push button (normally open contact) on the two START bananas.
When not used, the push button can be stored by clipping it on the head's pole
(see Fig. 3).
•
According to the rules, select the acquisition duration with the select switch (5
sec, 10 sec or 13 sec).
•
Press the push button to start an acquisition. The measurement is automatically
displayed. During the measurement, the point on the display is lighted.
•
The scoreboard will be cleared automatically after 3 minutes or when you start
a new acquisition.
•
In this mode, another scoreboard or a timing device can be connected on the
RS422 output. At the end of the acquisition, the measurement is automatically
sent on the RS422 output.
For a remote device:
•
Connect the master device (for example the Scan'O'Vision
Bridge
Multiplex) on
the RS422 connector (a bi-directionnal connection is needed).
•
Set the select switch on REMOTE.
•
Control the Reset, start of acquisition and duration with master device.
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7 SCAN'O'VISION
WITH
MISTRAL
To have automatically the wind measurement into you photo-finish results, you can
connect the
Mistral
to the Scan'O'Vision computer or Scan'O'Vision
Bridge
Serial Multiplex.
If you want to connect the
Mistral
to a RS232 serial line on your computer (or the Serial 1
or 2 of the Scan'O'Vision
Bridge
Serial Multiplex), you will need a RS232
RS422
converter. You can also connect the
Mistral
(RS422 connector) directly on the Serial 3 or
Serial 4 of the Scan'O'Vsion
Bridge
Serial Multiplex.
In any case, be sure to never cable/use the pin 2 (+12V) of the RS422
Mistral
connector. This connection is only done to power the Bluetooth wireless
transmission option.
In the Windmeter configuration window of the Scan'O'Vision software, please select as
transmission protocol:
•
OMEGA (<--):
if you only want to receive the measurement (a judge is
operating
the
Mistral
).
•
OMEGA (<-->): if the
Mistral
must be controlled by the Scan'O'Vision
software (no operator required on the
Mistral
).
In this window, be sure to select 9600 Bauds, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity for the
transmission parameters.
8 WIRELESS
DATA
TRANSMISSION
As option, you can install a Bluetooth module to get wireless data transmission to the
timing room for example.
To fix the Bluetooth interface on the
Mistral:
•
Unscrew the four plastic screws of the
Bluetooth box and remove the cover.
•
Fix the back of the box on the back of the
Mistral
with four M4 screws.
•
Replace the cover of the box and fix it
with the four plastic screws.
•
Connect the cable to one of the RS422
Tuchel connector.
Fig. 7
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9 TRANSMISSION
PROTOCOL
Transmission on the RS422 connector in 9600 Bauds, 8 data bit, 1 stop bit, no parity:
Input of
Mistral
(only valid when the SELECT switch is on REMOTE):
Acquisition duration:
CWI XX
Start of measurement:
CWS
Reset (stop the acquisition, clear the scoreboard):
CWR
Ask to re-send the latest measurement:
CWO
Output of
Mistral:
GW 0013sxx.x¬
This message is sent automatically at the end of each acquisition.
with:
s
:
Sign of the measurement (+ or -)
xx.x
:
Value of the measurement
XX
:
Acquisition duration (from 01 to 30 seconds)
¬
:
Space character (20
HEX
)
: 01
HEX
: 02
HEX
: 04
HEX
: 10
HEX
: 13
HEX
10 MAINTENANCE
For best performances, fully charge the internal battery at least once per year. It is also
recommended to always store the device with the internal battery fully charged.
To prevent battery damage, do not forget to switch off the device after use.
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11 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Measurement duration:
5, 10 or 13 seconds
1 to 30 seconds with RS422 serial remote control
Display:
Amber LED, 250mm height
Display luminosity:
4 steps automatically adjusted with a light sensor
Display duration:
3 minutes after each measurement
Power:
115 / 230VAC 50/60 Hz
max.
0.5A
Internal battery autonomy:
~12 hours* at maximum luminosity
~60 hours* at minimum luminosity
* at 20
o
C with one measurement every 10 minutes
Wind speed range:
-9.9m/s to +9.9m/s
Wind speed accuracy:
±0.1m/s
Operating temperature:
0
o
C to +50
o
C
Storage temperature:
-25
o
C to +70
o
C
Moisture protection:
IP54 (IP65 for the head)
Dimensions (closed):
850 x 760 x 200 mm
Dimensions (maximum open):
850 x 1390 x 415 mm
Weight with head:
21 kg
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12 SUMMARY OF IAAF RULES
This is a summary of IAAF rules for wind measurement. It refers to the "IAAF Competition
Rules 2006 – 2007" handbook. Please check on the
www.iaaf.org
web-site for rules
change.
Track event:
Rule #
Text
163.8
The periods for which the wind velocity shall be measured from the flash of the Starter's gun or approved
starting apparatus are as follows:
100m 10s
100m Hurdles 13s
110m Hurdles 13s
In the 200m event, the wind velocity shall be measured for a period of 10 seconds commencing when the first
runner enters the straight.
163.9
The wind gauge for track events shall be placed beside the straight, adjacent to lane 1, 50m from the finish
line. It shall be positioned 1.22m high and not more than 2m away from the track.
163.10
The wind gauge shall be read in metres per second, rounded to the next higher tenth of a metre per second, in the
positive direction (that is, a reading of +2.03 metres per second shall be recorded as +2.1; a reading of -2.03 metres
per second shall be recorded as -2.0). Gauges that produce digital readings expressed in tenths of metres per second
shall be constructed so as to comply with this Rule.
Gauges must be certified by an appropriate authority.
All wind gauge equipment shall have been certified by the IAAF and the accuracy of the gauge used shall have
been verified by an appropriate organisation accredited by the national measurement authority, such that all
measurements can be traced back to national and international measurement standards.
163.11
Ultrasonic wind gauges shall be used at all International Competitions under 1.1 (a) to (f).
A mechanical wind gauge should have appropriate protection to reduce the impact of any crosswind. Where tubes
are used, their length on either side of the measuring device should be at least twice the diameter of the tube.
163.12
The wind gauge may be started and stopped automatically and/or remotely, and the information conveyed directly
to the competition computer.
Horizontal jumps:
Rule #
Text
184.4
The wind speed shall be measured for a period of 5 seconds from the time an athlete passes a mark placed
alongside the runway, for the Long Jump 40m from the take-off line and for the Triple Jump 35m. If an
athlete runs less than 40m or 35m, as appropriate, the wind velocity shall be measured from the time he
commences his run.
184.5
The wind gauge shall be placed 20m from the take-off board. It shall be positioned 1.22m high and not more
than 2m away from the runway.
184.6
The wind gauge shall be the same as described in Rule 163.11. It shall be operated and read as described in Rule
163.12 and 163.10 respectively.
The
Mistral
is an Ultrasonic wind gauge as requested by IAAF rule 163.11.
P.O. Box 138, rue de l'Envers 1
Phone
+41 32 488 36 11
2606 Corgémont, Switzerland
Fax
+41 32 488 36 09
www.swisstiming.com
info@swisstiming.com
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