Tracks Management a) GPS creation b) Import via Track Manager Import via Bluetooth from a second device ALFANO Start a timing session and use Alfano in race DATA (Menu) Best Time, « Absolute » & « Last Session » DATA...
ADSGPS V2.22 Introduction ADSGPS consists of 6 LEDs and 4 buttons. Each button is associated with the corresponding menu displayed on the HOME screen. Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Power Supply The ADSGPS is supplied with 2 AA 1.5V batteries but can also work with 2 AA 1.2V rechargeable batteries which offer very good results, with an ALFANO external power supply (Art.Nr .: A4002) connected to a battery of voltage between 6V and 18V, or an ALFANO battery (Art.-No.: A4006).
Never leave the batteries in your device if it is not used within 2 to 3 weeks to prevent battery leakage electronics causing irreparable damage. The guarantee does not work in the event of battery leakage Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Backlight: Depending on the setting in the DISPLAY menu in SETUP, the ALFANO is activated in different ways: • « OFF » : The ALFANO turns on without the backlighting: • "MAN": The ALFANO offers the backlight: • To activate it: press «ON», then, possibility to adjust its light output.
ADSGPS V2.22 « HOME » The "HOME" window is the main window of the ALFANO. The menus in this window give access to the settings of the "SETUP" parameters, the visualization of "DATA" data, the detection of tracks when GPS is selected, the choice of race...
1 second press on the button 3 = switch the backlight on or off. - 1 second press on button 4 = activates Bluetooth - 2 seconds press on button 4 = system shutdown Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
ADSGPS V2.22 SETUP (configuration) In "HOME", press SETUP: Power off Press "OK" to turn off the ALFANO. Bluetooth Customize the personal code to protect your data during the connection (default code "000000"). the device name and Pin Code are not editable, they are unique for each device. CAUTION: This window does not activate Bluetooth.
Management of open tracks (Detailed in the track Management chapter) Slalom track Management of slalom tracks (Detailed in the track Management chapter) Rally track Management of closed tracks (Detailed in the track Management chapter) Display Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
• Backlight: o "OFF": The ALFANO lights up without. o "MAN": The ALFANO offers it. o o "1-9": The ALFANO automatically turns on with. (Set its light output from 1 to 9). Time / date setting Set the format of the date and time zone, because the date and time are provided by the satellites in GMT, this information is visible only in the presence of these.
This last option is useful for endurance races. In this case, only split times and lap times are recorded. Note: observe the remaining time and the total available time, these will depend on the chosen frequency Unit Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Restore the factory settings, press "OK" for 3 seconds to start the procedure. Note: this procedure clears the tracks and the recorded data. languages Set: • French • English • Italian • Deutsch • Spanish • Portuguese Update Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Receive, via Bluetooth, a track from another ADSGPS. Information For the visualization and the logical recording of the data, it is necessary, before using the ALFANO in race, to configure the morphology of the track. This menu consists of creating tracks (80 maximum) and saving them.
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When your turn is complete, the ADSGPS will automatically recognize your starting line and complete the recording of the track. Your new track will then be saved in the memory of the ADSGPS Open track Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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A short press on the bottom left button will record the GPS coordinates of the finish line and finalize the recording of the track. Your new track will then be saved in the memory of the ADSGPS End of the registration Slalom track The slalom is an open track with several passages on the finish line.
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Note: only the name can be changed, not GPS positions, ID remains the same. c) Rally track Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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A rally track includes several sectors. The area can be a transfer, a special or a service park. Only special stage times will be stored in the ADSGPS. Each sector must be previously set in the ADSGPS using the log book. You must enter...
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Note: A special behaves like an open track + the transfer zone that follows. Special times are stored in the ADSGPS, the transfer parameters are displayed for information only. Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
- For closed tracks, the direction is recorded when creating the track. Thus, if you pass the Start line in the opposite direction, the ADSGPS will not trigger the recording of the session. b) Creating a track with TrakManager software...
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ID, this identification will be composed of 8 alphanumeric (example: 58F4-45K6), this will be unique, if several ADSGPS use the same ID track, they will have the advantage of making precise comparisons that is to say: the partial times, the points of speed, the lap times will be captured with the same GPS coordinates.
ADSGPS V2.22 Note: as soon as a Rally track is modified on the ADSGPS or with the "TrackManager" software, another ID is automatically assigned to it. Only rally tracks can be modified. For other types of track, once created, only the names can be changed (their structure and ID does not change).
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If the speed is zero, STOP is displayed, press one of the two bottom buttons to stop the timing and return to "Home". If the speed is zero for 10 minutes, the ADSGPS automatically stops the session. For open tracks and slalom, position yourself at the starting line and stop.
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- Pressing the button on the bottom left for one second stops the recording. a. « STOP » Fin de course For open tracks, slalom and Rally, the ADSGPS stops the recording as soon as it crosses the finish line. This window will be displayed for 5 seconds.
1 second, this window is displayed for 3 seconds. If the ADSGPS detects no more speed for 10 minutes, it will automatically stop the session / race to return to the home menu DATA (Menu) In "HOME", press the "DATA"...
« BEST TOURS» « THEORETICAL TOUR» « SESSIONS » « Best Tours» and « Theoretical tour» are calculated on all Sessions. "Sessions" are listed by date and time. The last Session is selected by default. Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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Step 4 (only for closed tracks) Best Tr./ Tr. Theoretical Tours / Races Acceleration / braking Graphical Analysis of the chosen SESSION of the chosen SESSION of the TOUR / COURSE chosen TOUR chosen Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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The time difference between the low level and the top of the bar-graphs can be set in the "SETUP" menu Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
TRACKMANAGER VISUALDATA The analysis software "ADSGPSDATA" also allows to recover the data of the ALFANO (See instructions for use of the Software). The VISUALDATA allows to download the closed track data and to export the data in format .xls or .csv to synchronize the data with the videos (GoPro or other ...)
Database of our site. Note: If you select a rally, the ADSGPS automatically chooses the sector of this closest rally in a radius of 2km. It searches sectors every 20 seconds and switches automatically on the nearest, so the driver just chooses his rally, the selection of the special or transfer will be automatically.
ADSGPS V2.22 RUNNING windows "Layouts" In "HOME", press the button 4: Performance Route Course a. Performance There is a special menu to measure the performance of your vehicle. Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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ADSGPS waits for you to leave. As soon as a speed higher than 0 is detected, the ADSGPS calculates the performance of the vehicle. It is then necessary to make an acceleration, to reach at least 160 km / h, to traverse at least 1000 meters, and to brake from 100 to 0 km / h to obtain THE TOTALITY of information.
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Display time difference from best lap time and previous turn Course « 3 » Lap time display Display of the number of laps Display time difference from best lap time and previous turn Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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Best lap time display Display time gap compared to the best lap Lap time display Display of the number of laps Time display Sector display Display time gap compared to the best current sector Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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Course « 14 » Display of the number of laps Course « 15 » Sector display Time display Display time gap compared to the best current sector Display of the number of laps Lap time display Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Speed display The ADSGPS has 6 leds, 2 red on the ends and 4 white centered. The 4 white LEDs light up 5 seconds when you make the best turn. These same 4 LEDs flash for 5 seconds when you perform the best partial.
ADSGPS V2.22 Power Systems and Accessories Batteries A4019 Alkaline PROCELL 1.5V model « AA/R6 » A4018 A4016 Rechargeable UNIROSS, 2050 mAh Hybrio 1.2V Charger UNIROSS from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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ADSGPS V2.22 ! Without memory effect! A4017 ALFANO Rechargeable Block 8.800 mAh Li Ion 3.7V (Water Proof) 75x40x40mm Comes with a charger 100 to 240V 50 / 60Hz and a A4006 Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
Also remember to check the available memory with the memory gauge in the home menu or the remaining time in the setup ---> REC menu. in order not to saturate the memory when you ride. Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
GPS reception When switching on your ADSGPS, it will wait for the GPS signal. The wait time at the reception depends on several parameters: - The environment in which the ADSGPS is located (building, forest, etc..)
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Product Changes Alfano SA applies a method of continuous development. Therefore, Alfano SA reserves the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this document, without notice.
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ADSGPS V2.22 Rue de l’Industrie, 3b – 1400 NIVELLES (BELGIUM) www.alfano.com Copyright 2015-01-02 Alfano, S.A. Tous droits réservés.
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