ALGE NEWS

ALGE NEWS 

2011-12-19 

Closed for Holiday Seasons from December 24, 2011 until January 1, 2012 

Holidays and Vacation ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 

IDCam ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2 

Display Board GAZ5 .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 

Software from VOLA .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 

Msports Pro: ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 

Ski Pro: ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 

Jumping Pro: .................................................................................................................................................................. 6 

System Info for the above Software: .............................................................................................................................. 6 

Multisport Scoreboards ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 

Football (Soccer) Substitution Display Boards .................................................................................................................. 7 

Timy2 und Timy ................................................................................................................................................................. 8 

Photofinish OPTIc2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 11 

SwimTime ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12 

SwimTime Software NEW......................................................................................................................................... 12 

SwimTerminal SWT2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 12 

Starting Block for Swimming NEW ............................................................................................................................. 12 

Selftimer SF3 ................................................................................................................................................................... 13 

Photocells for Speed Skating ........................................................................................................................................... 13 

PC-Software TimeNet2 .................................................................................................................................................... 14 

PC-Software ExcelWriter ................................................................................................................................................. 14 

PC-Software ComToFile .................................................................................................................................................. 14 

Teamviewer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 

Webpage .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14 

Timy2 PXE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15 

Distribution Box OCD2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 16 

Windspeed WS2 .............................................................................................................................................................. 17 

TimeManager TM and USB-RS232I ................................................................................................................................ 17 

Multichannel MC9 ............................................................................................................................................................ 18 

D-LINE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18 

Startgate for Parallel Slalom ............................................................................................................................................ 18 

Football (Soccer) Score Board ........................................................................................................................................ 19 

Headset ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19 

Windspeed WS2-PC ........................................................................................................................................................ 20 

Weather Protection WPC2-75 for OPTIc2 ....................................................................................................................... 20 

5pin-DIN-Display Board Socket ....................................................................................................................................... 21 

Timer S4 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 

TimeManager for StartJudge TMSJ ................................................................................................................................. 21 

PC-Software Display Simple ............................................................................................................................................ 21 

GSM-Modem for Timy...................................................................................................................................................... 22 

D-RTNM ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23 

Contact Plate CM40x30 ................................................................................................................................................... 23 

Start Judge SJ ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 

Photocell PR1a ................................................................................................................................................................ 25 

Fastening Console B-S1 .................................................................................................................................................. 25 

Case for Photocell ............................................................................................................................................................ 25 

USB-RS232 Adapter with Optical Isolation...................................................................................................................... 26 

Speedy ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26 

Data-Distributor DV1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 26 

ALGE-Info English -1- 2011-12-19

Holidays and Vacation 

Christmas 2011-12-26 to 2011-12-30 closed 

Holiday 2012-01-06 closed 

Stock taking 2012-03-01 to 2011-03-02 closed 


Holiday 2012-04-30 to 2011-05-01 closed 




Summer Vacation 2012-07-30 to 2012-08-19 closed 



Christmas 2012-12-24 to 2013-01-02 closed 

IDCam 

The IDCam is a reliable and simple solution to make a protocol of the finish arrival with high resolution 

pictures. Each finish line crossing of an athlete produces several pictures that are stored with the time of 

day on a PC. 

It is possible to connect the IDCam via RS232 or USB with an ALGE-TIMING timing device. This allows an 

automatic recording controlled by the finish sensor (e.g. photocell). The recording duration for each finish 

impulse is adjustable (recording time before and after impulse). If the impulse has also a start number (bib), 

the number is also stored with the picture. 

With the recorded pictures you can control the finish arrival. It allows you to correct missing times or start 

numbers (bib). 


The IDCam is an ideal addition to any timing system of ALGE. 

Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian 

Leaflet of IDCam: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/brochure/IDCam/IDCam-PE.pdf 

Device: IDCam 

New version: V1.0.4351 2011-12-14 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/Setup_IDCam.exe 

The IDCam-software works only with cameras bought from ALGE-TIMING. Other cameras may be used for 

test reasons but work only for five minutes. The development of the IDCam is finished and it is available for 

sale. 


Display Board GAZ5 

Since the beginning of October, the display board GAZ5 has replaced the display 

board GAZ4. The measurements and the look is the same. On the left side where 

the connections are is the visible difference. 

The technical difference is in new NiMH rechargeable batteries and an additional 

RS485 interface. 

Direct Power Supply: 11 to 20 VDC / 2.5 A 

Powerpack PP5: The meter that showed the power is replaced by a red 

LED. This LED is on if the battery goes below 11 VDC. If 

the power goes below 10.5 VDC the board shows END. 

Below 9 V the board turns completely off to prevent the 

battery from damage. 

Power Supply: 90 – 132 VAC and 187 – 264 VAC 

Integrated Battery: NiMh rechargeable battery, 12V/4.5Ah 

Charging Duration: about 14 hours 

Power Supply PS5: Supply: 90 – 132 VAC and 187 – 264 VAC 


Software from VOLA 

ALGE-TIMING made a deal with one of the largest and internationally well-known result software 

producers. From now on ALGE customers can use the software from VOLA in a limited mode free of 

charge. The software supports ALGE-TIMING devices like the TdC8001, TdC8000, TdC4000 and Timy. 

At the moment we can offer the following software: , and . 

Soon will be available as well and . 

You can also obtain the extended version for you customers for a favorable price directly from us. For this 

you need to order a Dongle for the software. 

Msports Pro: 

Timing software made for many types of sports. It allows the management, timing and printing of the 

results with individual starts (Ski, Cross country, rally), mass starts (Marathon, Cross Country), speed 

measurement (Speed skiing) and parallel races (Ski, Dragster) 

Features: 

• Easy and flexible timing facilities 

• Powerful communication with timing devices 

• Compatible with display boards GAZ and D-LINE (full version supports additional display boards) 

• Option for live timing on TV and web available (extra software) 

• Management of the competitors 

• Bibs delivery system 

• Start lists with many options according to your needs 

• Possibility to modify the timing information (full-version) 

• Print (start lists, results, certificates...) with many options 

• Possibility to import / export (Text, Excel, Html, PDF) start list and results 

• Championship Management (full-version) 


Ski Pro: 

Timing software developed for ski racing. It allows the timekeeper to manage the races and the results of 

many federations and associations as FIS, FFS, SWISSSKI, ÖSV, FAE and ESF. 

Features: 




• Option live timing on TV and web available 

• Management of the racers 

• Bibs delivery system 

• Start lists with many options according to your needs 

• Possibility to modify the timing information for a commentator information screen (full-version) 

• Print start lists, results, certificates... 

• Possibility to import / export (Text, Excel, Html, PDF) start list, national point lists, results... 

Jumping Pro: 

Timing software for show jumping events. It allows the timing and the printing of equestrian events in the 

jumping section. The software is compatible with the following rules: FEI, FFE, SHF and SIF. 

Features: 




• Horses and riders management through database 

• Possibility to modify the timing information for a commentator information screen (full-version) 

• Printing of the start lists, the judge results, the general results with many options 

• Automatic importation of the riders from the database of the FFE and the SIF 

• Automatic exportation of the results to the following federations: FEI, FFE and SIF 

• Interfacing with Display-Jumping-Pro for broadcasting in direct live results on monitors TV (optional 

software) 

• Interfacing with Live-Jumping-Pro for broadcasting in direct live results on the Web (optional 

software) 

• Interfacing with Video-jumping-Pro to make screens on a video stream (optional software) 

System Info for the above Software: 

• OS with Windows 98 / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 

• Screen: 800 x 600 (at least), 1024 x 700 or higher recommended. 


Multisport Scoreboards 

Trying to continually improve product quality and design, we decided to replace our 7x4 digits with 7 

segments digits in all scoreboard models. We introduce a new scoreboard design called 7S. Product code 

for all scoreboard models stays the same but with S suffix. 

From now on all scoreboards will be made with S digits. Old 7x4 digits will stay on stock to be used as 

spare parts. 

Old 200 mm 7x4 digit New 250mm 7S digit 

How we are changing 7x4 digits for M and L scoreboards: 

- 7x4 Digit 150 mm used for Period and Fouls we are replacing with S digits 180 mm high 

- 7x4 Digit 150 mm used for Penalties we are replacing with 7S digits 150 mm high 

- 7x4 Digit 200 mm we are replacing with S digits 250 mm high 



Multisport Score Board – old version – D-M1 Multisport Score Board – new layout – D-M1S 

Football (Soccer) Substitution Display Boards 

For football (soccer) we can now offer LED-substitution display boards with integrated batteries. 


Timy2 und Timy 

RS485 Interface: 

The RS4852 interface of the Timy2 did not work with the Terminal program and Windspeed WS2. Because 

of these problems we had to change the RS485 cables for the Timy2 and add an end-resistance into the 

cable. The new cables will work with the Timy. 

Timy Terminal Begin 208-05 (cable now with end-resistance) 

Timy Terminal End 209-03 (cable now with end-resistance) 

Timy Terminal End 210-03 (cable now with end-resistance) 

Timy Terminal Begin USB 215-03 and 215-(cable now with end-resistance) 

Cable from Timy to WS2: 224-02 replaced by 244-02 

Cable from Cable 224 to WS2: 225-10 replaced by 245-10 

Cable reel from cable 224 to WS2: KT225Z10 replaced by KT245Z10 

Cable from Timy to WS2 226- replaced by 246-02 

GSM-Mode: 

We added new functions for the GSM-mode in the Stopwatch mode. E.g. there is now an automatic update 

happening, if the system loses the connection between the two timing devices. 

It is also possible to use two Timy in the Stopwatch mode with the RS232-cable 151-02 instead of the 

GSM-connection. 

For the Timy we have a Firmware update: 

Device: Timy 

New version: V11.A2 2010-11-05 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/uC/timy.exe 

List of done changes: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/uC/Changes_TIMY_USER.txt 

Changes in Version V11.A2: 

• New Program: "START LINER": For Nordic Combination shows different D-LINEs (max. for 6 

tracks) the countdown for the starters. On each board (address 1 to 6) it shows bib and countdown 

(up to 99 sec.). On an extra D-LINE (without address (0)) it shows the time of day. 

• The Timy2 has now also Spanish as a selectable language. 

• Some bug fixes and changes in existing software. 

Changes in Version V11.71: 

• "TRACKTIMER": If you use the display time = 99s, than the numeric display board (D-LINE or GAZ) 

does not switch automatic to the next race (only if you pres (red). 

• Improvements and bug fixes for different programs 


• MENU – INTERFACE – DISPLAYBOARD – FORMAT - DAYTIME: With the key left or key right it is 

possible to correct the format on the display board. 

• "GSM": Further improvements and small bugs corrected. Modem M1306B and MC35 are tested by 

ALGE-TIMING. 

• "SPEED": It is possible to use the Classment function. 



• "COMMANDER" - "COUNTDOWN": It is now possible to adjust the following formats: "SSSSSS", 

"HHHH:MM:SS" or "DDDD:HH:MM:SS". 

• "STOPWATCH": A cleared finish time or run time is now marked with “c”, also it was marked before 

with “i”. A finish time or run time that you activate again will be marked with “i”. 

• COMMANDER: New program in COMMANDER: "DISPLAY". This program is made to operate a 6 

digit display board with the Timy as command. 


• "TIMY2": LCD-Light in battery mode: If the battery becomes empty the display backlight goes 

automatic off. 


Changes in Version V10.B2: 

• The Timy shows for devices that were time adjusted at ALGE after October 2010 the adjustment 

result and date when you turn it on. In previous versions this result was shown in ppm and with 

version V10.B2 it is shown in seconds per hour. 


• Printer can be set now on ON, OFF or break 

• Display board output was optimized 

• No impulse from channel 5 came into the Timy when using a Teledata TED and in Menu 

the submenu was on ON adjusted. This is now solved. 

• In the subprogram of the program the countdown interval was 

changed so you can adjust 99:59 (mm:ss). Before only 9:59 was possible. 

• Program SPEED: It is possible to set a speed and if the Timy measures a faster speed a horn will 

be activated (800Hz-horn). 


• New program “Jumping”: This program is for training and tests. The time period of a jump is 

measured and converted into the height. The program has different modes. 

• Printer bug solved 

• Small improvements for different programs 

Changes in Version V10.7C: 

• New program Jumping for training (calculated the jumping height) 

• Correction of bug in printer driver 

Changes in Version V10.2C: 

• Small error corrections 

• Printer bug solved 


• Some minor bug fixes 

• Stopwatch: GSM connection / synchronisation enhanced 


• The big part of the changes was in the RS232 interface for Stopwatch 

• Terminal: some small changes should make the program more stabile. 

• 

USB-Driver for Timy2 und Timy: 

A new version is available: 

Name: Version: Date: 

Timy USB driver V2.50 2009-10-06 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/download/Software/Driver/TimyUSBDriver.exe 


TdC 8001 / TdC 8000plus 

For the TdC 8001/8000 we have a Firmware update. 

Device: TDC 8001 / TDC 8000plus 

Version: V11.C1 from 2011-12-07 

Download: not possible, the EPROM must be changed 

If you do not have problems with the TdC you do not have to do this update 

Changes of V11.B1 

• Some bug fixes and changes in existing software 

Changes of V11.31 

• No difference time limitation in 'PARALLEL NET' and 'PARALLEL DIFF' if 'PENALTY TIME' (Menu 

28) is 0.000sec. 

• An acoustic signal is sounds after overriding the double 'PARCOUR TIME' in the Show Jumping 

programs and Agility program. 

• A printout of the complete menu settings after power up the TDC is not active any longer. 

• The list of the “menu settings” can be printed now with the keyboard shortcut 'MENUE' and 'PRINT'. 

• Some bug fixes and improvements are made 

Changes of V10.B1 

• Correction of a false output of total winner in program “Parallel Net”. If the looser of the first heat 

wins the second heat with a bigger time difference than the first heat, it showed the wrong winner. 

• Correction of a error in the 'AGILITY' program. Points of fault were added to the runtime if in a 

'SHOW JUMPING' program the menu 'ADD PTO IMMEDIATELY' is on. 

• We added a ring of TDCs internal beeper after the channel delay time is elapsed while menu 21 

'BEEP' is off and the channel flag for 'EXTERN BEEP' is enabled. 

• Display Board Interface: only one data string is send to the display board per second while menu 9 

'RUNNING TENTH' is off (before we sent a string every 1/10 th second). 


• By a new menu ('EXTERN BEEP') it is possible to output the intern channel beep over an extern 

loudspeaker. In this menu you can choose the channel on which this feature should be possible. 

• On the printout during the power on phase now the last calibrate date is included after the ALGElogo. 

• Patched an error in the team equestrian programs, if you choose a race number between two and 

four in the start phase of the TDC. 

• Fixed bug after timeout from previous version 

• Patched the error in menu 37/38 ('TIME VIOLATION1' or 'TIME VIOLATION2') if you use the menu 

24 or 25 ('CHANGE PARCOUR' or 'CHANGE RACE') before it. 


• Eliminate an error in the horse-riding-programs. After a start number was 

disqualified, with the F2 button in the 'INPUT'-menu, the TDC halted. 


• Main changes are in equestrian. Rule changes and bug fixes. Possibility of start impulse output 

(menu). 


Photofinish OPTIc2 

The latest version of the OPTIc2 is: 

Device: OPTIc2 

Version: PC-Software V11.6 from 2011-09-07 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/OPTIc2Setup.exe 

Changes for Version V11.6: 

• The the Swiss Athletica program it produces an additional file (xxx.off). The file will be produced 

when closing the race, or when you store the race. 

• The information “Attention! OCD2 rechargeable battery is almost empty” is only possible after 10 

sec. 


• If you set low scan rates and use the Distribution Box OCD2 as master timer, the display shows 

running time on PC incorrect. 

• If the Distribution Box OCD2 was used as master timer the “Test start” was sometimes not possible 

(special line setting). 

• Timer to avoid standby mode during IEEE1394 communication to avoid data loss. 

• When using an OPTIc2 with a Distribution Box OCD2 a start impulse on OCD2 will cause a valid 

impulse even the OPTIc2 software on the PC is not started. 



• The timeline in the printed picture was sometime slightly incorrect. 


• Colour of time courser is now also in printout Support of serial Windgauge: Fixed stability problems. 

• If you use a WS2 please update also the Firmware of your Timy! 

• Reasons for elimination added. 

• Windspeed was cleared on display board immediately. 

• Now with 3 seconds display time. 

• Start did not block, when it was deactivated. 


• Enhanced support for Distribution Box 

• Minor bug fixes 

• Digital Gain limited to avoid fog in picture support for Irish dog races 

• support for serial Windgauge (WS1+WS2) 

OPTIc2 – IEEE1394 Driver-Update: 

Device: OPTIc2 

Version: Driver V2.22 

Date: 2011-09-07 

Download: www.alge-timing.com/download/Software/Driver/OPTIc2Driver.exe 

Changes of Version V2.22: 

• improved driver 


• Windows 7: After restarting OPTIc2 Software driver could not be found anymore 


• Support for Windows 7 with 32 Bit and 64 Bit 

• Support for Vista with 32 Bit and 64 Bit 


SwimTime 

TimeManager TM-SWIM: 

Device: TimeManager TM-SWIM 

New Version: V11.C1 2011-11-24 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/uC/tms.exe 

Changes: 

• Supports up to 16 lanes for both sides 

• Some changes in the output mode for the display board (bugs were eliminated). 

SwimTime Software NEW 

A new generation of PC-Timing software for swimming that is compatible with the TimeManager TM-SWIM. 

SwimTime works perfectly together with the meet management software SPLASH. The former meet 

manager software ALGE SWIM2000 is no longer supported. The operation of SwimTime is almost identical 

compared to the former version SWIM2000 Timing Manager. 

SwimTime can import data in Lenex 3.0 format from other programs. An interface to the meet management 

program Hy-Tek is also planned. SwimTime is available in English, German, Italian and Finnish (other 

languages are available on request). For new swimming systems (with TM-SWIM and SWT2) we can 

measure timing flanks and then calculate special list (e.g. turning point time, reaction time, etc.). 

Languages: English, German, Italian and Finnish 

Supported Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 32 and 64 Bit 

New Software: 

Device: SWIM2 and SWIM2000 Timing System 

Name: SwimTime 

New Version: V0.6.3.0 from 2011-07-21 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/SetupSwimTime.exe 

Changes for Version V 0.6.3.0: 

• Amount of touches did not fit on 4x50m events with single sided timing system. 



• With + it is possible to output statistical values. 


• Clear of block time when decreasing a touch 

• Language support improved 


Changes for Version 4.4.0: 

• Import of SPLASH data (user of SPLASH must update to this version) 

SwimTerminal SWT2 

The SwimTerminial SWT was redesigned and is now available. It has the advantage that it can measure 

closing and opening contacts (e.g. take off time). 

Starting Block for Swimming NEW 

The FINA (International Swimming Association) changed some rules for the size of the starting platform of 

starting blocks. Therefore, we offer new starting blocks called SO3 und SO3-X. 

For the Relay-Take-Off Sensor (mounted on existing starting blocks) we have now suitable models for old 

type starting blocks (model SWR2) and new type starting blocks (model SWR3). 


Selftimer SF3 

The Selftimer SF3 has now also software for speed climbing integrated (see manual). Further it has a 

counter for starts per day and total starts. 

The SF3 now counts the paid runs as described. 

Device: SF3 

Version: V5.0 from 2011-11-24 

Manual: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/manual/sf3/SF3-BE.pdf 

Total Coin-Counter 

Shows the total amount of coins collected. If you press the button when the counter amount is blinking on the display 

the counter will be reset to zero. To read the counter just block the photocell for at least 10 seconds, then it will show 

the total counter and the daily counter. 

Daily Coin-Counter 

Shows the daily amount of coins collected. 

If you press the button when the counter amount is blinking on the display the counter will be reset to zero. 

To read the Counter just block the photocell for at least 10 seconds, then it will show the total counter and the daily 

counter. 

Total Start-Counter 

Shows the total number of starts of the SF3 (including racer that dnf). 

If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To read the counter just block 

the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is shown and subsequently the daily counter reading. 

Daily Start-Counter 

Shows the daily number of starts of the SF3 (including racer that dnf). 

If you press the button when the counter reading is blinking the counter is reset to zero. To read the counter just block 

the photocell. After 10 seconds the total counter reading is shown and subsequently the daily counter reading. 

Photocells for Speed Skating 

For speed skating and short track we offer the photocell holder ICE-FH1. The holder is used for the 

photocell PR1a and the reflector ICE-Ref1 (Attention: the reflector ICE-Ref1 was changed compared to the 

previous ALGE-News). This holder makes sure that the photocell is mounted close to the ice. 

Holder ICE-FH1 Holder ICE-FH1 with photocell PR1a 

Reflector ICE-Ref1 Reflector ICE-Ref1 ICE-FH1 with Reflector ICE-Ref1 


PC-Software TimeNet2 

The program TimeNet2 has constantly been updated during this year. The latest version is V V2.0.4308. 

For this software we can also offer a commentator information system (CIS). You install the software 

TimeNeInfomontor on a second PC and connect result PC with this PC by LAN. 

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Norwegian 

Name: TimeNet2 

Version: V2.0.4308 2011-10-18 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/Setup_TimeNet2.exe 

http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/Setup_TimeNetInfomonitor.exe 

PC-Software ExcelWriter 

The program has constantly been updated during the year. The actual Version is V1.0.4266. It supports as 

well show jumping (support of second mode). 

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian 

Name: ExcelWriter 

Version: V1.0.4266 2011-09-06 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/Setup_ExcelWriter.exe 

PC-Software ComToFile 

An update for the communication software COMtoFile is available. 

Languages: English, German, Spanish, French 

Name: COMtoFile 

Version: V2.9.6.0 from 2011-10-111 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/comf.exe 

Changes: 

• The mode Start-Liner was added and is used to load start times for the program START-LINER into 

the Timy. 

• A new command SST is added to transfer start times into the Timy. 

Teamviewer 

We have the possibility to use a remote maintenance software in case of PC-problems from customers. 

With this tool we can get direct access to there PC and solve problems. In order to do this a stable internet 

access is necessary. 

Additonal Information: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/faq/faqComputer.html 

Webpage 

If you or your customers have problems to download information or software from our webpage you might 

find under the following link a solution for the problem. 

http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/faq/faqComputer.html 


Timy2 PXE 

We will start to sell the Timy2 PXE at the beginning of 

November 2010. The Timy2 looks from the outside as the 

Timy. The only difference is the sticker in the front with the 

Timy2 sign and the type label on the backside. 

The Timy2 XE we will start to sell in 2011 (we expect January 

or February 2011). 

The Timy2 PXE is already homologated by FIS and FEI. 

What is the difference between Timy2 and Timy: 

ALGE Timy2 is of a compact design, equipped with high-quality technology and unique for timing. 

The exterior of the Timy2 can hardly be distinguished from that of the previous model Timy. However, the 

interior has been completely remodelled and updated to the latest technology: same housing, same 

keypad, improved display with backlight. The processor performance has been doubled and the memory 

has twice the capacity. 

The major advantage of the Timy2 is, for certain, the low power consumption that triples the operating time 

with batteries, compared to the Timy. Thus working with a battery pack at 20°C and 3 printed lines per 

minute is possible for up to 47 hours. Low power consumption in spite of doubled processor performance in 

connection with high-capacity NiMH battery pack is responsible for this progress. 

The new battery pack also offers advantages when operating at temperatures below freezing. Even at – 

20°C and 3 printed lines per minute the battery remains its high efficiency for up to 31 hours. 

It is needless to say that we kept the ergonomic and most reliable design. 

Despite the handy dimensions the Timy2 has a large and easy to operate silicone keypad. In all weather 

conditions, even wearing gloves, using the keypad does not cause any problems whatsoever. The Timy2 

PXE has an integrated printer that records the complete competition. 

As a matter of course the Timy2 features the necessary interfaces for communicating with external 

devices. Integrated in the device is an interface for a scoreboard, an RS232 for data exchange with a 

computer, an RS485 for a network of timing devices as well as a future proof USB interface. 

The memory of the Timy2 is generously dimensioned. It is capable saving up to 30,000 times. All times 

recorded in the memory can at any time be displayed or send via RS232 or USB interface to a computer. 

ALGE-TIMING Timy2 PXE Timy2 XE Timy PXE Timy XE 

Display Backlight yes yes no no 

Processor Speed double (2 x) double (2 x) standard (1 x) standard (1 x) 

Memory - RAM 4 MBit 4 MBit 2 MBit/4 MBit 2 MBit/4 MBit 

Memory - EEPROM 256 KBit 256 KBit 64 KBit 64 KBit 

Memory - FLASH 16 MBit 16 MBit 8 MBit 8 MBit 

Battery NiMH NiMH NiCd NiCd 

* measured with printing 3 lines per minute (for model PXE), no external supply to photocell, until first 

power message comes 


Distribution Box OCD2 

New Software: 

OCD2 Software Version: 03.2 Date: 2011-06-14 

OCD2 Hardware Version: 01.8 Date: 2009-09-14 

If your photofinish camera is positioned far from the operator 

than you can connect the external devices (e.g. start device, 

finish photocell) to the Distribution Box OCD2 next to the 

operator. 

Changes: 

• The function „lines before“ that the camera does automatically record races with the photocell 

impulse was corrected.. 

Why do you need a Distribution Box OCD2: 

• Synchronisation of up to 3 connected photofinish cameras 

• Connection of external devices next to the operator and not at the camera 

• Built-in converter for optical cable or network cable (CAT5e with RJ45) 

• Built-in speech amplifier to connect a headset for communication between starter and timing 

operator 

• Connection of up to three independent input signals (start, IT, finish) for up to 3 different photofinish 

cameras 

• Built in battery pack to run the OCD2 and photofinish camera (only with 6-pin IEEE1394) 

independently from mains 


Windspeed WS2 

To measure the windspeed in Athletic with the new Timy2 you need different cables than for the Timy. The 

new cable has an end resistance. Older cables will not work with the new Timy2-models. 

• Cable 244-02 replaces cable 224-02 



• Cable Reel KT245Z10 replaces cable reel KT225Z10 

TimeManager TM and USB-RS232I 

We can offer a USB-Driver update for the TimeManager and interface converter USB-RS232I. If you do not 

have any problems it is not necessary to make an update. 

Download-Link: USB Driver for Time Manager and USB-RS232i V2.8.14 

Changes: 

• Fix power management issues on Vista and Windows 7. 

• Resolved issue with resuming an open COM port when returning from suspend 


Multichannel MC9 

The Multichannel MC9 now has an additional RS232 interface as the interface at the Timy is blocked by 

the MC9 plug. The price is unchanged. 

D-LINE 

We can offer a new small outdoor model of the D-LINE with a figure height of 80 mm. 

We have new software for the D-LINE. The difference compared to old software is the internal stopwatch, 

countdown and counter. It now works similar to the GAZ4. In the stopwatch program you can now set a 

time of day and let the stopwatch start from the adjusted time. 

Device: D-LINE 

New version: V 4.5 from 2010-10-18 

New manual: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/manual/D-Line/D-LINE-BE.pdf 

Startgate for Parallel Slalom 

At the Alpine Skiing World Championships 2011 in 

Garmisch-Partenkirchen ALGE-TIMING is responsible for the 

timing. As we need parallel slalom startgates for the 

Nations Team Event, we started to construct such gates. 

These gates we plan to offer also to our customers as soon 

as they are ready. 


Football (Soccer) Score Board 

The prices for the football score boards change, in most cases they decreased. In future, we no longer 

offer the D-FB2 models. Additionally, we offer a new technology for LED boards called TRSDES. 

All D-FB3 scoreboard can also be supplied in the new TRSDES technology (TRaffic Sign DESign). The 

front surface is powder coated metal and each LED has its own lens. The technology guarantees maximum 

possible, magnificent contrast. In TRSDES technology LEDs in the same scoreboard might have different 

colours. Boards in TRSDES technology cost an additional 20 % to the standard price. 

Above you can see the lens and LED. 

To the right you see an example of a digit in TRSDES technology 

D-LINE Football (Soccer) Score Board: 

We can offer new football (soccer) score board models of the D-LINE serie. 

Leaflet for Football Score Boards: 

http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/brochure/football-board/Fussballanzeigetafel-PE.pdf 

Headset 

The headset HS-1/D with one headphone was 

replaced by a new model called HS2-1. The price 

will be the same as from the HS-1/D. 

The headset Q34 with two headphones was 

replaced by a new model called HS2-2. The price 

will be cheaper than for the model Q34. 


Windspeed WS2-PC 

The Windspeed for athletics is now also integrated into the OPTIc2 system. The WS2-PC is identical to the 

WS2-TY but has no Timy for controlling. The control is exclusively executed by the OPTIc2 software. This 

windspeed can only be used in connection with a Distribution Box OCD2 and solely for running events 

(not for long jump). 

Weather Protection WPC2-75 for OPTIc2 

We can offer a new Weather Protection for the OPTIc2-Models. The new weather protection does not need 

any screws to be fastened at the camera. You can tuck it directly on the camera. This weather protection is 

ideal for the camera with the lens MZ75 or Z75. 


5pin-DIN-Display Board Socket 

The 5pin-DIN-Display Board socket has not been produced any 

more since about two years. We redesigned some devices already 

that had this socket. It is replaced by a 8 pin DIN socket. 

The following devices are already redesigned and supplied with 

the new 8-pin DIN socket: 

Timer S4, TdC 8001, TimeManager TM 

The last device that will receive the 8-pin DIN socket is the 

StartJudge SJ. This will happen this summer. 

If you have an old cable 068-02 or 010-10 you can use for the new 8-pin socket the adapter 061-01. 

Timer S4 

We offer for the Timer S4 an update. If you do not have any problems it is not necessary to make an 

update. 

Device: Timer S4 

Version: V09.C1 from 2009-12-21 

Download: not possible, you have to change the EPROM 

Changes: 

• Program 4: Output on D-Line display board can shows wrong character on course "r" 

TimeManager for StartJudge TMSJ 

We offer for the TimeManager TMSJ an update. If you do not have any problems it is not necessary to 

make an update. 

Device: TimeManager for StartJudge TMSJ 

Version: V10.11 from 2010-01- 20 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/uC/tmsj.exe 

List of done changes: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/uC/TmsjAender.txt (German) 

Changes: 

• Now it is possible to change the negative time-window by pressing the start-button for 7 sec. 

(-2/10s to -5/100s). This function is to avoid false starts when the starter starts fast. 

PC-Software Display Simple 

We would like to inform you, that a new software update is available. 

Name: Display Simple 

Version: V1.5.7 from 2010-05-19 

Download: http://www.alge-timing.com/alge/download/software/displays.exe 

Changes: 

• If you input a invalid start number it clears of start number and names on the display. 


GSM-Modem for Timy 

The Timy supports in the program “Stopwatch” a GSM-Modem (like mobile phone) to transmit data from 

one Timy to another. This allows us to synchronize data between two Timys in the program Stopwatch. 

To operate such a system two SIM cards of a mobile phone company that allows the data transmission 

mode is necessary. A GSM-modem is connected at each Timy and from one Timy the other GSM-modem 

is called. The data connection must be kept during the complete competition so the two Timys can 

synchronize each other. The starter will operate the Timy at the start and the timing operator in the finish 

the Timy in the finish. 

This timing method is ideal to the timing when big distances are between start and finish and no cables can 

be used or the distance for radio to big is. 


D-RTNM 

We changed the Software for the D-RTNM, so it is possible to use different addresses on one board (Multi 

address packet processing). This means you can select the data out of different RS232 data strings with 

different addresses. 

E.g. for show jumping you can show now on one board the time, points, rank, name, and ID-number (see 

attached). 

The following parameters must be adjusted: 

Attention: fort he „Adress filter“ you need a blank between 0 and E. Very Important!!! 

Contact Plate CM40x30 

The contact plate is a plastic mat with measurements of 40 x 30 cm. The surface is active. This means if 

you step on it, it will produce an impulse. The border of the mat is the first 1 cm inactive, the rest is 

sensitive. The CM40x30 will produce an impulse if you step on it. If you want to use it to measure jumping 

impulses when you leave the mat, than an inverter is necessary. 


Start Judge SJ 

The Start Judge is now completely changed. We designed a new sensor that can be 

connected to almost all starting blocks. The new system is much more sensitive and 

reliable. The cabling and Start Judge Cart is still the same. More information you get in 

the “Representative Meeting Information on page 196”. 

More information about the new Start Judge you will find in the brochure. 


Photocell PR1a 

The Photocell PR1a is certified by FIS (International 

Skiing Federation) and FEI (International Equestrian 

Federation). 

Together with the new fastening console B-S1 (see 

next page) we made two new photocell sets. Please 

notice that the new photocell set that includes the B- 

S1 does not include a cable for the photocell, since 

we expect about 40% of cable 000-05 and 001-10. If 

you order this photocell please order the cable that 

you need separately. 

Leaflet PR1a: http://wwww.alge-timing.com/alge/download/brochure/Photocell/PR1a-PE.pdf 

Photocell with reflector, 2 x fastening console B-S1 (Attention: without cable) PR1a-Rs 

Photocell (2 x PR1a), 2 x fastening console B-S1 (Attention: without cable) PR1a-dS 

Fastening Console B-S1 

We offer a small fastening console B-S1 for the 

photocell. This is ideal for customers who need 

small equipment for travelling (e.g. ski training). 

You can screw the B-S1 with two screws on a poll 

and then fasten the photocell or reflector. 

The B-S1 is made of aluminium and has a stainless 

steel screw that is fixed on the console. 

Case for Photocell 

We had some customers that wanted a small case 

for the photocell. We can now offer a case (same as 

used for Timy) that can hold two photocells PR1a 

with reflector PR1a-Ref and one charger P4G. Instead 

of the charger it has also space for the new 

fastening console B-S1. 

The same case we can make for only on photocell 

PR1a and reflector PR1a-Ref . Half of the case is 

then empty and gives space for the cable. 

The photocell case is not included in the photocell price and therefore must be ordered separate. 


USB-RS232 Adapter with Optical Isolation 

It is more and more a problem to find Notebooks with RS232 interface. Often you 

have a disturbance in the headset when a PC/Notebook is connected to the 

timing device. 

If you have these problems, than the adapter USB-RS232i will help you. You 

connect the adapter at the USB interface of your PC/Notebook. The RS232 cable 

from the timing device you connect also at the adapter. The adapter is isolated, 

that means the data between RS232 and USB are electrically isolated. Therefore, 

you will have no disturbance that comes from the PC. 

Speedy 

We can offer new and less expensive Speedy 

solutions. Instead of a Timy the new solution 

includes a Selftimer LED board D-SF150-O-3- 

E0 or D-SF250-O-3-E0, two photocells and the 

cable. More information you get in the 

“Representative Meeting Information” on page 

261. 

More information about the Speedy you will 

receive in the leaflet. 

Data-Distributor DV1 

The data distributor DV1 we do not produce any more because of a lack of demand.

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