MoTeC BRX - Manual (Page 7)

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connected device, typically a MoTeC ADL or MoTeC ECU. The value is
encoded in the pulse width sent to the connected device.
Split beacons are generally only suitable for private practice, however beacon
mode 9 has been allocated specifically for split beacon use. It is important to
ensure that only the beacons for split usage are operating on mode 9
otherwise unexpected beacon signals may be received. Beacon number 999
has been reserved as a master beacon, therefore this ID should generally be
used as the lap beacon. The software for the connected device will normally
need to know the number of the transmitter that marks the start of the lap.
The use of the master beacon ID should ease the setup of a split beacon
system.
Verifying Operation
To test if the lap beacon is working correctly, aim the transmitter at the
receiver, the Red LED on the receiver should glow brightly. If the LED glows
very dimly then the receiver and transmitter numbers probably do not match.
Note that the LED brightness is effected by the ambient lighting conditions
and full brightness will appear very dim in bright sunlight.
To test that the connected device is working correctly, wave the transmitter
past the receiver and check for correct operation of the device (eg. Lap Time
display).
• Note that it is important to ensure that the lap time reset condition is not
met, otherwise a lap time will not be displayed even if the beacon is
operating correctly. This may require that the engine is running depending
on the setup of the connected device.
• Note that for correct Lap Time display the transmitter will need to be
waved passed the receiver twice and at least 5 seconds is required
between each pass (possibly more depending on the software setup)