The timing devices have a CPU inside which is powered by a battery. The battery life is approximately 6 years. The batteries used in our devices are of the CR2032 type with a cable and a two-pin connector to put it into the CPU. They can be purchased online or in electronics shops.
When it stops working, the CPU loses the BIOS configuration, the display of the device does not turn on and the software of the device does not start. If this happens during a race, the reader does not stop but the reading times will be wrong.
Don’t let this happen to you. If your timing equipment is more than 4 years old, we recommend that you replace it:
How to change the battery in a TSOne?
- Remove all anchorages from the equipment. Lay it face down on a flat surface. We recommend that you put something soft on it to avoid damaging the screen.
- Find the CPU of the computer. Right above it is the heatsink (1).
- Remove the heatsink to gain access to the CPU. It has four screws.
- Now you can see where the battery (2) and its connector (3) are located. Disconnect the battery from its connector and remove it: it has a very strong glue.
- Connect the new battery and glue it in place (4). Sometimes a foam adhesive is included when you buy the battery, if not, use a glue that can withstand heat: the CPU can reach up to 70°C.
- Replace the heatsink and screw it back on.
When you have replaced the battery you have to configure the TSOne BIOS:
- Connect a display to the VGA connection of the CPU.
- Plug a keyboard into one of the available USB ports.
- Turn on the TSOne.
- Press F2 or DEL until you enter the BIOS screen.
- Use the arrow keys to get to “Chipset” (4) in the top menu and set the following options:
- IGFX – Boot Type → [LFP + EFP] (option is eighth).
- LCD Panel Type → [640×480 / LVDS / 18Bit]
- Enable LFP → [Int-LVDS]
- Press F4 to save and save.
When finished, the TSOne will restart and if the whole process has been done correctly, it will start the software of the computer. However, it will have the wrong time, so the first thing you should do is synchronise it.
How to change the battery in a TS2?
- Remove all anchorages from the equipment. Lay it face down on a flat surface. We recommend that you put something soft on it to avoid damaging the screen.
- Locate the CPU of the computer. Just above it is the heatsink (1).
- By looking below, you will see the CPU battery (2) and its connector (3). Disconnect the battery from its connector and remove it: it has a very strong glue on it.
- Connect the new battery and glue it in place (4). Sometimes a foam adhesive is included when you buy the battery, if not, use a glue that can withstand heat: the CPU can reach up to 70°C.
- Replace the heatsink and screw it back on.
When you have replaced the battery you have to configure the TSOne BIOS:
- Connect a display to the VGA connection of the CPU.
- Plug a keyboard into one of the available USB ports.
- Turn on the TS2.
- Press F2 or DEL until you enter the BIOS screen.
- Use the arrow keys to get to “Chipset” (4) in the top menu and set the following options:
- North Brigde
- Intel IGD configuration → LVDS 640X480 resolution
- South Brigde
- USB Configuration
- OS Selection → Windows 7
- USB Configuration
- Pulse ESC to return to menu
- North Brigde
- Use the arrow keys to get to “Boot” → Configure → Quiet boot → enable
- Press F4 to save.
When finished, the TS2 will restart and if the whole process has been done correctly, it will start the software of the computer. However, it will have the wrong time, so the first thing you should do is synchronise it.
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