Equipment List¶

Start Area¶

Start Block¶

Model number(s): Tag-Heuer HL 7-1, HL 7-1P
Homologation number(s): TAG.S54.03 (HL 7-1), TAG.S77T.09 (HL 7-1P)
Relevant rule(s): 611.2.1.1
Description: Start block for homologated races. Two separate internal contacts connected to two banana plug outputs on the bottom.
Troubleshooting: Check all connections. Check for signs of lightning damage. A malfunctioning start block will typically need to be sent in for service.

Start Wand¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Start wand to fit into TAG Start Block
Troubleshooting: If it breaks throw it away

Start Block Chain¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Backing chain to attach start block to start post.
Troubleshooting

Headset with TAG Plug Adaptor Attached¶

Model number(s)
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): 611.1
Description: Headset to fit into TAG HL 551 Com Box
Troubleshooting: Check wires for signs of damage. Check connections for moisture. Check batteries in com box.

Com Box¶

Model number(s): HL 551
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): 611.1
Description: Com Box to connect to TAG headsets.
Troubleshooting: Check connections. Check 9v battery.

Start Gater¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Blue plastic with velcro. Used to wrap around start post to protect wiring and connections from ski poles etc.
Troubleshooting: If velcro won’t attach securely, use tape.

Electronic Start Clock¶

Model number(s): Alge ASC3
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): 611.2.1.3
Description: Electronic start clock displaying time of day, along with a visual and acoustic start cadence.
Troubleshooting: See document: Alge ASC3 Start Clock

Free Course Start Controller¶

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Model number(s): Alge SF#
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Used in conjunction with the Alge Self Timer to operate the public free course.
Troubleshooting: See document: Alge Self Timer SF3

Finish Area¶

Impulse Distributor¶

Model number(s): HL 553
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: An impulse distributor with two inputs, each input with two outputs. Used to eliminate false impulses caused by electrical noise at Mammoth Mountain.
Troubleshooting: Turn it on! Check batteries. Check all connections. Is an input light solid red? This indicates a wiring problem, possibly a short in the hill wire. Sometimes reversing polarity can help

Photocell Pair¶

Model number(s): HL 2-31, HL2-32, HL 2-33
Homologation number(s): TAG.L47.03 (HL 2-31), TAG.L49T.10 (HL 2-32), TAG.L50.03 (HL 2-33), TAG.L48.03 (HL 2-35 R-E), TAG.L100.16 (HL 3-135)
Relevant rule(s): 611.2.1.2
Description: Matched pair of photocells for finish line or intermediate time.
Troubleshooting: Check batteries. Check to see if photocell lense is clouded over. Make sure pair is matched. HL 2-32 and 2-33 pairs require on receiver photocell and one transmitter photocell. HL 2-31 matched pairs should be close in serial number.

Photocell Gimble¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Used to attach photocell to finish post.
Troubleshooting: Is it broken? Don’t whack it with the hammer!

Scored Finish Post¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Wooden post to hold photocells. Scored at the bottom on all four sides to allow for easy breakage upon impact, per FIS rules.
Troubleshooting: Be easy. Don’t smash it with your boot, or a drill, or a hammer.

Cheese Wedge Pad¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Plastic and foam pad, used to protect finish posts and photocells.
Troubleshooting: Make sure backing posts have clips attached to prevent losing them.

Finish Panel¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Red or blue branded Mammoth panel on static SPM poles. Used to mark finish line.
Troubleshooting: Replace with correct branding.

Homologated Timer¶

Model number(s): CP 540, CP 545
Homologation number(s): TAG.070T.08 (CP 540), TAG.092.14 (CP 545)
Relevant rule(s): 611.2.1
Description: TAG Homogated ToD timing device. 4 input channels. See CP 540 Section.
Troubleshooting: See CP 540 Section.

Hand Watch¶

Model number(s): Hanhart Delta E 100
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): 611.2.2
Description: Hand watch operating in time of day mode, capturing split times to the 1/100th of a second.
Troubleshooting: See document Hanhart Delta E 100

Alge Self Timer¶

Model number(s): Alge Selftimer SF3
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Display board with built in timing functionality. Used with Free Course Start Controller for the public free course.
Troubleshooting: See document Alge Self Timer SF3

Wiring and Cables¶

Pigtail¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Cable with banana plug on either end. Comes in a wide variety of lengths, the most basic cable for making timing connections.
Troubleshooting: Check for damage.

TAG-to-TAG Cable¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Short cable with single TAG style plugs on either end. Used mainly for connecting distributors to timers.
Troubleshooting: Check for damage.

Tag-to-Banana Cable¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Short cable with single TAG style plugs on one end and a double banana plug on the other end. Used for connecting impulse distributors to shack timing boards, or for connecting photocells to wire spools.
Troubleshooting: Check for damage.

Long Start Wand Cable¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Two long adjoined banana-plug-to-TAG-plug adaptors. Used for connecting start block to wire spool.
Troubleshooting: Check wires, plugs, and connections for signs of damage.

Short Start Wand Cable¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Two short adjoined banana-plug-to-TAG-plug adaptors. Used for connecting start block to wire spool.
Troubleshooting: Check wires, plugs, and connections for signs of damage.

RS-232 Cable with USB Adaptor¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Serial cable with USB adaptor attached. Used to connect TAG timing devices to computer.
Troubleshooting: Make sure adaptor is securely connected. If trouble persists, try a different adaptor.

Three Pair Spool¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Wire spool with three pairs, normally labeled Time 1, Time 2, and COM. Used especially for connecting homologated start boxes and headsets to hill wire.
Troubleshooting: Check for obvious damage. If there is no obvious damage, use line break detector to determine location of damaged section.

Two Pair Spool¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Wire spool with two pairs, normally labeled Time 1 and COM. Used especially for connecting start blocks and headsets for non-homolgated races.
Troubleshooting: Check for obvious damage. If there is no obvious damage, use line break detector to determine location of damaged section.

Hand Spool¶

Model number(s): N/A
Homologation number(s): N/A
Relevant rule(s): N/A
Description: Small metal wire spool with two pairs, normally labeled Time and Com. Useful for making photocell connections at the finish, or for running scoreboard communications.
Troubleshooting: Check for obvious damage. If there is no obvious damage, use line break detector to determine location of damaged section.