TBox-1x & TBox-2x User manual
Sync Jack
RS232
Jack Mini USB
ON/OFF Switch
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GPS LED
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Power Status LED
4 Jack Inputs
TBOX-TANDARD
1. Appearance
Ext GPS antenna
(TBox-2x only)
switches
The TBox-Standard is a compact and well equipped timing console. Its 4 inputs accept wired
peripherals like photocells or other starting devices.
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2. Power ON/OFF
The ON/OFF switch has 3 functions:
1) Switch ON / OFF the TBox
a) Press briefly the ON/OFF button (0.5s – 1.5s) until the battery status is indicated on the
Input’s LED’s 1-4.
b) Release the ON/OFF button and repress it within 1 second, and hold down until the 4
inputs LEDs are ON, and the audible beep signal is emitted (provided that the buzzer is
not deactivated).
2) Battery status
Press and hold the ON/OFF button
The Inputs LEDs (1 – 4) will illuminate to indicate the battery charge status
4 LEDs ON green: 75-100 %
3 LEDs ON green: 50-75%
2 LEDs ON green: 25-50%
1 LED ON green: 10-25%
1 LED ON red : < 10% (Will work only with external power plugged)
3) Reactivate Bluetooth advertising
Power Status LED
TBox On/Off USB Battery
Yellow ON OFF connected Battery Charging
Green ON OFF connected 100% charged
Yellow blinking ON connected Battery Charging
Green blinking ON connected 100% Charged
Green blinking ON disconnected > 25%
Red blinking ON disconnected Low battery
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3. Timing Inputs
The TBox models 1x and 2x offers 4 inputs.
Manual Push Buttons (inputs 1 to 4)
Jack-Mono inputs (inputs 1 to 4)
Working contact without potential (short-circuit)
Each press of the button or short-circuits on the Inputs are stored in the TBox memory, with
associated date and time of impulse as CSV files.
The user has the ability to configure a locking time using the “TBox-Setup” App. This facility
allows the blocking of undesired impulses corresponding to the channel configured.
E.g. – to ignore multiple inputs from dirt or snow dust
4. Mini-USB
The Mini-USB connector has various functions including:
External power supply and battery charging
COM port emulation for RS232 communication and data transfer
- Real time of day in many formats (FDS, TAG Heuer, Alge, Seiko)
- Configure the TBox-Radio options and parameters (with the app “TBox-Setup”)
2GB USB Flash Drive
- All impulse data are stored in a .csv file on the drive
A new file is created every time the TBox-Radio is swiched ON
- User needs to maintain sufficient memory availability to ensure storage of data
- The space required for a competition of 1000 times is approximately 40 Kbytes
- Flash Drive access is only possible when the TBox-Radio is turned OFF
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5. RS232
Jack-Stereo connection 3.5mm.
In conjunction with the TBox-Setup, the protocol output can be configured by the user.
FDS / TAG Heuer / Alge / Seiko Time of day protocol
Serial printer
Display Output (TAG Heuer & Alge Protocols)
1: TBox TXD
2: TBox RXD
3: GND
6. In/Out Synchro
Jack-4pin connection 2.5mm.
Allows to synchronize the TBox with other timing systems
1: TBox +3.3V
2: TBox Sync In
3: TBox Sync Out
4: GND
TBox Sync In:
Internal resistor to Vcc: 10 kOhm
Active state: Tie to Gnd, Sink current 0.3mA
Inactive state: Leave unconnected
TBox Sync Out:
Min ext resistor to Vcc: 1 kOhm
Max Vcc: 5V
Active state: Tied to Gnd (1ms)
Inactive state: Open circuit
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7. Synchronization
After power up, all 4 inputs LEDs will flash yellow as long as the TBox is not synchronized.
There are four different methods to synchronize the TBox.
a) Sync at Zero.
This is the default synchro method. Once the TBox is switched ON, the first impulse will
sync the internal time at Zero
b) GPS Sync (models 20 & 21)
To start the GPS Sync, ensure TBox is powered off, hold down the button “Input 1” whilst
powering ON the TBox
The sync will commence once the TBox receives sufficient GPS data
Once synchronized, the internal clock drift is constantly compensated by GPS signals (as
long as GPS coverage is maintain)
c) External.
Not yet implemented.
d) Sync via app
All synchro methods presented above can be controlled manually or automatically by
our Timing Applications
It is also possible to synchronize the TBox to a user define time of day, using one of the 2
inputs
8. Bluetooth
A Bluetooth connection can be established with compatible FDS timing or setup Apps.
After power up, the TBox advertises its presence for 2 minutes. During this period the box can be
detected and connected by the user App. To re-establish detection after the 2 minute period
simply momentarily press the power button to reactivate the Bluetooth advertising process.
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9. How to update the TBox Firmware
Update the firmware is an easy task. No software is required.
a) Copy and paste the “.bin” file to the USB Flash Drive root directory of the TBox.
Note that you should have only ONE “.bin” file on the drive. If you want to save the
previous “.bin” files, create a sub-directory
b) Delete the file “UPDATLOG.txt” if exist on the Drive
c) Disconnect the USB connector from your TBox
d) Wait 1-2 seconds and reconnect the USB cable between the TBox and your PC.
All LED’s will switch yellow for a few seconds
e) A file “UPDATLOG.txt” is created on the Drive. Open it and check that the update
completes with success. Do not delete this file
10. Technical specifications
Operating temperature: -20°C to 60°C
Ext inputs precision: 1/10’000 sec
Time drift: 1ppm @ 20°C; max 2.5ppm from -20°C to 60°C
External power input: USB compatible (5V +/- 10%) up to 1.5A
Battery:
TBox-10, TBox-20
TBox-11, TBox-21
Autonomy:
TBox-10, TBox-20
TBox-11, TBox-21
Bluetooth module: BLE-4.1
Dimension: 124x80x31mm (Without GPS)
Weight: 170gr - 180gr
Battery charge possible only between 0°C and 45°C
LiPo 1500mAh
LiPo 2200mAh
50 - 100 hours (100 hours with GPS inactive)
70 - 130 hours (130 hours with GPS inactive)
124x86x31mm (With GPS connector)
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11. Copyright and Declaration
This manual has been compiled with great care and the information it contains has been
thoroughly verified. The text was correct at the time of printing, however the content can
change without notice. FDS accepts no liability for damage resulting directly or indirectly from
faults, incompleteness or discrepancies between this manual and the product described.
The sale of products, services of goods governed under this publication are covered by FDS’s
standard Terms and Conditions of Sales and this product publication is provided solely for
informational purposes. This publication is to be used for the standard model of the product of
the type given above.
Trademarks: All hardware and software product names used in this document are likely to be
registered trademarks and must be treated accordingly.
FDS-TIMING Sàrl
Rue du Nord 123
2300 La Chaux-De-Fonds
Switzerland
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