Alge ASC3 Start Clock

Relevant ICR sections: 611.2.1.3, 613.4, U613.4, 613.6.2, 613.6.3, 613.7

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For fixed interval races (DH, SG, GS), a clock with an acoustic start signal should be used. The Alge ASC3 start clock provides both an acoustic and visual cadence to mark legal starts. It is important to note that for US Ski and Snowboard races the starter must also provide a verbal cadence in addition to the cadence provided by the start clock. (U613.4)

Wiring and Setup

  1. Attach bracket to clock before attaching bracket to post

  2. Connect the remote to the multiport slot on right side of clock, and screw down finger tight.

  3. Use timing wire to connect the start gate to the ‘start’ input on right side of clock, paying attention to polarity.

Syncing Time of Day

  1. When ready for sync, turn clock on.

  2. Top of clock says ‘store’. Hit Green #1 button on remote until bottom of clock says ‘no’. Hit Yellow #2 button to continue.

  3. Top of clock says ‘scan’. Hit Yellow #2 button to continue.

  4. Set time of day according to instructions from timekeeper. Use Green #1 button to increase digit, use Yellow #2 button to advance to next digit.

  5. When correct time is displayed wait until ‘sync’ flashes on bottom of clock.

  6. Open start wand on signal from timekeeper to sync start clock.

  7. Clock says ‘ProGrA’ at top. Use Green #1 button to make sure bottom of clock says ‘01’. Hit Yellow #2 button to continue.

Setting Interval and Brightness

  1. Time of day is on top of clock, countdown on bottom right, and bib number on bottom left. Hold down arrow on remote until bib number disappears.

  2. Press Yellow button. Clock says ‘cd’ at top and interval time at bottom. Use Green button to select interval and Yellow to confirm.

  3. Hold Yellow button until clock reads ‘brgt’ at top. Press Green button until bottom reads ‘3’ and press Yellow to confirm.

  4. Remove remote and wire to start wand.

If you have trouble, power cycle clock and start again.