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1 Contact Information MYLAPS EMEA Office MYLAPS Americas Office Haarlem Atlanta The Netherlands USA Tel: Tel: +1 (678) MYLAPS Japan Office MYLAPS Asia Pacific Office Tokyo Sydney Japan Australia Tel: Tel: +61 (0) info.japan@mylaps.com info.asia.pacific@mylaps.com All rights reserved Copyright MYLAPS (previously AMB i.t. BV) 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 Onboard 1G Display/

2 Content Contact Information System overview Introduction Principle of the MYLAPS Onboard Display system What s in the box? Connecting diagram Installation of the MYLAPS OnboardDisplay Kit Installation sequence Way Communicator Way BreakOutBox Onboard Display First start up of the Onboard Display Activating the Onboard Display kit Setting Wizard Warning and cautions Operating the Display Introduction Function of the Onboard Display buttons Display information Color coding Menu structure Display layout selection Change the Onboard Display layout Brightness Screensaver Color temperature Orientation Factory defaults Demo About Free Practice Troubleshooting Technical Specifications Guarantees & Warranties Appendix 1: CE regulations

3 1 System Overview 1.1 Introduction Congratulations with the purchase of your MYLAPS OnBoard display kit! By getting this display onboard you will have instant access to your official lap times and your qualify/race position; essential information to stay ahead of the other racers! We wish you a competitive race season! By the way: do not forget to thank your pit crew for the great work they have done the last years The MYLAPS OnBoard Team 3

4 1.2 Principle of the MYLAPS Onboard Display system: The Timing System sends the official timing and position information, generated by your MYLAPS Personal Transponder to the 2-Way Decoder system. The 2-Way Communicator installed on your vehicle receives this information and updates your MYLAPS Onboard Display. The 2-Way Decoder System is an add-on to the MYLAPS Personal Transponder Timing System operated by Timekeepers and/or Race Organizers. 1.3 What s in the box? 1.4 Connection Diagram 4

5 2 Installation of the MYLAPS Onboard Display 2.1 Installation sequence Before actually installing your MYLAPS Onboard Display kit please read this installation guide completely! Recommended positions: 1. 2-Way Communicator in the wheel well or underneath the vehicle 2. 2-Way BreakOutBox inside the driver compartment 3. MYLAPS Onboard Display steering wheel or dashboard Way Communicator The 2-Way Communicator is the device that receives your official timing and positioning information (based on your personal transponder) and sends this to your Onboard Display. For optimal communication performance with the timing system, the 2-Way Communicator must be installed according to the installation requirements. Installation requirements: The 2-Way Communicator should have a clear view to the track; The 2-Way Communicator is mounted max. 30cm (1ft) from the track; The 2-Way Communicator should not be installed within 30cm (1ft) of your Personal Transponder; Maximum operating temperature should not exceed 50 C/122F; No electrical wires or electrical devices within 10cm (4 in) to the 2-Way Communicator; No carbon fiber around the 2-Way Communicator. 5

6 Mounting instructions: Mount the 2-Way Communicator with the two mounting bolts provided in the kit; Route the cable to the 2-Way BreakOutBox; Secure the electrical cable of the 2-Way Communicator with tie wraps; Make sure that the electrical cable cannot be cut, stressed, or damaged. Recommended positions for the 2-Way Communicator: In wheel case On bottom plate Note: A loose item in a race vehicle can be very dangerous! Make sure the 2-Way Communicator cannot get detached. Use additional tie-wraps to secure it if necessary Way BreakOutBox The 2-Way BreakOutBox is the device that establishes the connection between the 2-Way Communicator and the Onboard Display. The 2-Way BreakOutBox provides power and data to the 2-Way Communicator and Onboard Display. Installation requirements: Locate a switched +12V power line and a ground (negative (-)) line; Position the power cable of the 2-Way BreakOutBox in the vehicle and cut the power cable to fit; Take the black shrink sleeve and slide it over the black (negative (-)) wire of the power cable; Take the red shrink sleeve and slide it over the red (+12V) wire of the power cable; Solder the fuse holder with the blue ring plug to the black (negative (-)) wire of the power cable; Solder the fuse holder with the red ring plug to the red (positive (+)) wire of the power cable; Shrink both shrink sleeves to isolate the solderings; Connect the power cable with the blue ring plug to the ground line (negative (-) pole) of the battery; Connect the power cable with the red ring plug to the switched +12V power line (positive (+) pole) of the battery. THE 2-WAY BREAKOUTBOX POWER CABLES MUST BE SOLDERED TO THE FUSE HOLDERS IN ORDER TO PREVENT YOUR DISPLAY KIT AND ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM DAMAGE! 6

7 Mounting instruction: Use 2 of the supplied Velcro strips to mount the 2-Way BreakOutBox inside the driver compartment Onboard Display The Onboard Display is the device that will show your official lap time, position in the qualification/race and diff/gap with the driver in front of you based on your Personal Transponder. The Onboard Display has a network connection with the 2-Way Communicator through the 2-Way BreakOutBox. Installation requirements: Choose a mounting position for the best view to the Onboard Display for the driver. Mounting instructions: Use 2 of the supplied Velcro strips to mount your Onboard Display in the desired location. To finalize the installation of the Onboard Display kit, connect the wires from the Onboard Display and the 2-Way Communicator to the 2-Way BreakOutBox. Secure the cable to ensure it cannot become damaged or a hazard. When power is switched on, the P -LED on the 2-Way Communicator should show green indicating the power connection is OK. If this is not the case, please read the Troubleshoot section in this manual 2.2 First start up of the Onboard Display When power is switched on, the Onboard Display will start up and show the activation screen. The activation screen is where you pair your Onboard display kit with your Personal MYLAPS Transponder. Pairing is required to show your results Activating the Onboard Display kit The activation code to enter is the same as your Personal Transponder number installed in your vehicle. The code to enter is a 7 digit number. In case you own a Personal Transponder with a 6 digit number, keep the last digit blank. IMPORTANT NOTE: 1. A ONBOARD DISPLAY KIT CAN ONLY BE ACTIVATED ONCE, SO MAKE SURE TO ENTER THE CORRECT PERSONAL TRANSPONDER NUMBER! 2. IF YOUR PERSONAL TRANSPONDER NUMBER CHANGES, PLEASE CONTACT MYLAPS SPORTS TIMING. 7

8 Example: Activate the 2-Way Communicator to transponder Nr Use the Set Button (Upper Button) to set the first digit of your Personal Transponder installed in your vehicle; Use the Next Button to jump to the next field; Continue the previous steps to enter the transponder number When all digits are entered, Press Next and Highlight the OK Button on the Bottom of the Display; 8

9 Press Set (Above button); A warning message will be displayed: If you are sure you have entered your Personal Transponder number correctly, Press Next to highlight the Confirm Button and Press Set; 2.3 Setting wizard After the activation of the Onboard Display, a setting wizard will prompt you to define the Onboard Display layouts. Changing the layouts after can be performed in the Onboard Display layout menu. Consult chapter 3 of this manual for more information about the layouts. The Practice layout The Qualify layout 9

10 The Race layout After finishing the Onboard Display layout wizard, the color coding screen appears. Press Next to highlight the OK button and press Set. The message Ready for data will be displayed; Your Onboard Display kit is now ready to give real time, official timing and positioning feedback! 10

11 2.4 Warnings and cautions Do not disassemble or remodel the Onboard Display kit. This can cause electric shock, personal injury or fire; While installing make sure not to damage any part of the fueling system, electrical wiring system, steering system or break system; Do not mount any component of the Onboard Display kit where it can interfere with any of the onboard safety systems The Onboard Display kit is designed for negative earth 12V DC operation only; Keep all electrical wiring away from moving parts, use tie-wraps to secure the cabling; Make sure the isolation of cabling does not get damaged; Connect the RED power lead only after all other leads have been connected; Secure the cables so they will not interfere with driving operations. 11

12 3 Operating the Onboard Display 3.1 Introduction The Onboard Display contains a control panel where several settings (e.g. type of screen layout and brightness control) can be done. The guidance through the different (sub-) menu s works with two buttons located on the right side of the Onboard Display. Please note that before the Display can be used in a qualify/race event, your Personal MYLAPS Transponder should be paired to the Communicator of your Display kit! Instructions on how to pair your Transponder to the Communicator can be found in chapter Function of the Onboard Display Buttons Front View of the Display: Button B1 and B2 work with so called soft menu keys: Set : this function should be used to set a value or select an option in the (sub-)menus Next : should be used to select the next option inside one of the (sub-) menu To get access to the main menu press button B1; from the main menu you will have access to brightness control and the control panel. 12

13 When new timing and positioning data becomes available the Display will automatically switch to the main screen and show the latest information. 3.3 Display information The screen layout of the displayed information during a session is defined in several templates. The preferred template can be selected from the menu Settings (see paragraph 3.6 for more information). Layout details 3.4 Color coding The color coding provides a quick feedback about the improvements regarding the previous lap. The color coding information is displayed in the Demo Menu (see paragraph 3.12 for more info). The green color indicates the best personal result (only for laptime) The purple color indicates the overall best result in the class or group (only for laptime) The white color indicates an improved result compared to the previous lap (faster laptime, reduced gap, better position) The yellow color indicates no improvement (default color) 13

14 Example of a layout: 3.5 Menu structure - To access the Main Menu press button B1; - To access a specific menu press Set - To return to the previous menu, scroll to the menu option Back 3.6 Display layout selection For each type of session (practice, qualify and/or race session) 4 screen layouts are available: A, B, C and D. By default screen layout A is selected. 14

15 3.6.1 Change the Onboard Display layout If you want change the screen layout for a specific session, go to the Control Panel, select Settings, select Layout and select the type of session. Example: Change Display layout for all practice sessions The current layout A has an orange button. To change the layout to C: Press Next and highlight layout C (gradient blue, screen is highlighted) Press Set Layout C is now selected (orange frame) Press Set The new screen layout for all practice sessions is now activated. 15

16 3.7 Brightness To change the brightness go to the Main Menu by pressing the B1 button: Select Brightness and press Set Press Up or Down to adjust the brightness If no button is pressed the screen will automatically return to the main screen after a certain time period (+/- 3 sec). 3.8 Screensaver Using a full color OLED Display at a strong brightness for a long period of time has impact on the lifetime of the display. We therefore recommend to turn off the display when not in use. The Onboard Display features a screensaver to protect the display. The Screensaver activation time can be defined in the screensaver menu. Four screensaver activation times are available: 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes. The current setting is indicated by a yellow button. By default the screensaver activation time is set to 10 minutes. To change the screensaver activation time, press Next to highlight the new setting, then press Set to confirm the new setting. Pressing one of the buttons or receiving data restores the display layout. 16

17 3.9 Color temperature Definition: The Color temperature is a way of measuring and describing the color quality of the display by comparing it to a theoretical black body heated to a specified temperature on the Kelvin scale. The Color temperature of the Onboard Display can be set in the color menu. Three colors are available: cool, normal and warm. The current setting is indicated by a yellow button. By default the color temperature is set to normal. The warmest color is a blend of red and orange--red-orange--and the coolest is blue-green Setting the color temperature to Cool implies more blue-green colors, while setting it to Warm implies more red-orange colors. To change the color temperature, press Next to highlight the new setting, then Next to highlight the button Done. Press Set to confirm the new setting Orientation Four Orientations are available. The current setting is indicated by a yellow button To change the orientation, press Next to highlight the new setting, then press Set to confirm the new setting. 17

18 3.11 Factory Defaults In some cases setting back the Onboard Display in the factory defaults might be required. This operation can be performed in the menu Factory Defaults. To reset to Factory Defaults, press Next to highlight the Ok button, then press Set Demo The Demo menu option provides a demonstration of what the racer will see during a session on his Onboard Display. To access the menu select Demo. The first information displayed are the color modes About The About menu provides general hard- and software version information concerning the TnetX Display and the 2-Way Communicator. Select About to access the menu. 18

19 3.14 Free Practice When there is no official timekeeper present at the track to perform the timekeeping with Orbits software, personal practice results may be available if the track is equipped with a 2-Way Practice Box. If this is the case then you will be able to view your own personal results on your Onboard Display. As you have the Onboard 1G display kit, you will not be able to benefit from this feature. You will see the following screen on your display: In order to benefit from the Free Practice modus, please contact your local MYLAPS Sports Timing office to upgrade to the MYLAPS Onboard 2G Display. Note: Ask at the track if there is a MYLAPS Onboard Display Practice Box operational! 19

20 4 Troubleshooting A - Onboard Display does not power on Check the LED indication on the BreakOutBox Description LED indication on the BreakOutBox: LED INDICATION SIGNIFICATION ACTION LED OFF NO VOLTAGE OR REVERTED VOLTAGE Check the fuses. Check the connection wires. Make sure that the wire with the red ring plug is connected to the switched +12V power line (positive (+) pole) and the wire with the blue ring plug to the ground line (negative ( ) pole) of the battery. GREEN LED CORRECT POLARITY Make sure that the TnetX Display is connected correctly to the BreakOutBox. B - Display is powered but no results appear B1 - Message Connecting and Waiting for Communicator Make sure the Communicator is connected correctly to the BreakOut- Box; Check the LED indications on the Communicator; 20

21 Description LED indication on the Communicator: Power LED: ( P Indication) LED INDICATION SIGNIFICATION ACTION LED OFF <8V or >20V Check if the cable from the Communicator to the BreakOutBox is damaged or connected wrong GREEN LED >10V and <15V Contact MYLAPS RED LED <10V or >15V Check the status of the battery B2 - Message Ready for data The Display kit is installed correctly, linked to your personal transponder and ready to use. After the first lap your results will appear. If though no results are displayed after the first lap, then: Check in the About screen (see paragraph 3.13 of this manual) if your Personal Transponder number is displayed on the second line (after ID ). If this is not your Personal Transponder number, then contact the nearest MYLAPS office. Contact the Timekeeper and/or Race Organizer to check if the 2-Way system is installed. 21

22 C - View display is not visible due to reflection Remove the protection sheet of the anti-glare foil. Place the anti-glare foil carefully on the screen of the Onboard display. To clean the anti-glare foil, remove it carefully and clean it with water (DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANSING PRODUCTS!) 22

23 5 Technical Specifications Onboard Display Type: AMOLED full color display Display Size: 2.8 inch Resolution: 240x320pix (dead pixels tolerance: 50 ppm) Power requirements: 12V DC Current drain (average): 250 ma Dimensions: 91 x 67 x 13 mm Operating temperature: -10 ºC to +55 ºC Weight: 160g 2-Way BreakOutBox Power requirements: 12V DC Current drain: 20 ma Dimensions: 67 x 28 x 18 mm Operating temperature: -10 ºC ºC Weight: 220g 2-Way Communicator Power requirements: 12V DC Current drain: 100 ma Dimensions: 71 x 53 x 29 mm Operating temperature: -10 ºC ºC Weight: 120g Specifications are subject to change without notice. 23

24 6 Guarantees & Warranties MYLAPS, formerly AMB, warrants that, for a period of three (3) years from the date of shipping the decoders and the MYLAPS MX Rechargeable Power (AMBmx), MYLAPS RC DP (AMBrc DP), MYLAPS KART DP (TranX160 DP), MYLAPS Kart Rechargeable Power (TranX160), MYLAPS Car/Bike DP (TranX260 DP), MYLAPS Car/Bike Rechargeable Power (TranX260), MYLAPS Car/ Bike Pro (TranX Pro) transponders covered by this warranty with defects, as determined solely by MYLAPS, caused by faulty materials, workmanship or design will be repaired or replaced, unless such defects were the result of any of the following: shipping; improper installation, maintenance or use; abnormal conditions of operation; attempted modification or repair by the customer or any third party; use of the goods in combination with other items; or an act of God. If repair or replacement of the goods is not possible or economical for MYLAPS, MYLAPS may, at its option, refund the purchase price of the goods or deliver replacement goods at its sole discretion. MYLAPS s liability shall be strictly limited to replacing, repairing or issuing credits at its option. MYLAPS warrants that, for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipping the ProChip, MYLAPS Kart Fixed Power (TranX140) and the MYLAPS RC Rechargeable Power (AMBrc) transponders covered by this warranty with defects, as determined solely by MYLAPS, caused by faulty materials, workmanship or design will be repaired or replaced, unless such defects were the result of any of the following: shipping; improper installation, maintenance or use; abnormal conditions of operation; attempted modification or repair by the customer or any third party; use of the goods in combination with other items; or an act of God. If repair or replacement of the goods is not possible or economical for MYLAPS, MYLAPS may, at its option, refund the purchase price of the goods or deliver replacement goods at its sole discretion. MYLAPS s liability shall be strictly limited to replacing, repairing or issuing credits at its option. MYLAPS warrants that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipping the MYLAPS Onboard Display kit (TnetX Display Kit) covered by this warranty with defects, as determined solely by MYLAPS, caused by faulty materials, workmanship or design will be repaired or replaced, unless such defects were the result of any of the following: shipping; improper installation, maintenance or use; abnormal conditions of operation; attempted modification or repair by the customer or any third party; use of the goods in combination with other items; or an act of God. If repair or replacement of the goods is not possible or economical for MYLAPS, MYLAPS may, at its option, refund the purchase price of the goods or deliver replacement goods at its sole discretion. MYLAPS s liability shall be strictly limited to replacing, repairing or issuing credits at its option. MYLAPS warrants that, for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipping, all other goods covered by this warranty with defects, as determined solely by MYLAPS, caused by faulty materials, workmanship or design will be repaired or replaced, unless such defects were the result of any of the following: shipping; improper installation, maintenance or use; abnormal conditions of operation; attempted modification or repair by the customer or any third party; use of the goods in combination with other items; or an act of God. If repair or replacement of the goods is not possible or economical for MYLAPS, MYLAPS may, at its option, refund the purchase price of the goods or deliver replacement goods at its sole discretion. MYLAPS s liability shall be strictly limited to replacing, repairing or issuing credits at its option. If the requirements set forth above and described under Remedies and Damages are not complied with, our warranty/guarantee shall not apply and we shall be discharged from all liability arising from the supply of defective goods. 24

25 EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, MYLAPS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, NATURE OR DESCRIPTION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OR MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OF THE GOODS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NONINFRINGEMENT, AND MYLAPS HEREBY DISCLAIMS THE SAME. Remedies and Damages 1. MYLAPS shall not incur any liability under the above warranty unless: i) MYLAPS is promptly notified in writing upon discovery by the customer that such goods do not conform to the warranty, and the appropriate invoice number and date of purchase information is supplied; ii) The alleged defective goods are returned to MYLAPS carriage pre-paid; iii) Examination by MYLAPS of goods shall confirm that the alleged defect exists and has not been caused by unauthorized use (including, without limitation, the use of an AMB decoder with non-mylaps hardware) misuse, neglect, method of storage, faulty installation, handling, or by alteration or accident; and iv) With respect to MYLAPS decoders, customer has upgraded the firmware in its decoder within one month after MYLAPS has offered to provide customer with such upgraded firmware. 2. The customer acknowledges that the goods may include certain firmware imbedded therein. MYLAPS hereby grants a license to customer to use the imbedded firmware in an MYLAPS decoder, but only to the extent the decoder is used in connection with MYLAPS hardware. MYLAPS shall have the right to terminate the license immediately upon written notice to customer in case MYLAPS has a reasonable belief that customer at any time has used the MYLAPS decoder in connection with non-amb hardware. Further, customer may not copy, compile, reverse compile, disassemble, translate, analyze, reverse engineer or attempt to reverse engineer the firmware, except as permitted by applicable law. 3. In addition, customer grants MYLAPS the option to repurchase any MYLAPS decoder if MYLAPS has a reasonable belief that customer has used the MYLAPS decoder in connection with non-mylaps hardware. The repurchase price shall be the fair market value on the date MYLAPS provides notice to customer that it intends to repurchase the decoder. The above mentioned warranty/guarantee is irrespective of any rights granted to the buyer of MYLAPS equipment manufactured or sold by MYLAPS based on the laws of the Netherlands. Any correspondence regarding the above mentioned guarantee must be addressed to MYLAPS: MYLAPS EMEA OFFICE HAARLEM Zuiderhoutlaan PJ HAARLEM THE NETHERLANDS info@mylaps.com Fax:

26 Appendix 1 CE regulations CE information: This device complies with the EMC directive 89/336/EEC. A copy of the declaration of conformity can be obtained at: MYLAPS Sports Timing Zuiderhoutlaan PJ Haarlem The Netherlands 26