When receiving a new RACE RESULT decoder you will want to take some steps to configure it to your required settings. Below are some of the key settings to consider when setting up a new decoder.

Time Zone

The decoder is able to sync to GPS time using the onboard module which is the recommended method for syncing time during a race. You will need to set the time zone to your local time zone to ensure the GPS time is correct. 

To do this the decoder must be in Test mode, open the Menu and navigate to Time -> Configure GPS Time

The default Time Zone will be Europe / Amsterdam, to change this highlight the time zone, press OK and use the left/right arrows to change the time zone. 

IP Address

By default the decoder will use DHCP to receive an IP address automatically from the network. If using a network with fixed IP ranges or connecting directly from your decoder to a laptop with no network then you may need to set a static IP address. 

The IP address can be configured in the network menu, you will need an understanding of Managing IP Configuration.

Upload

If using the upload from the decoder to access the system online you will need to ensure the upload is correctly configured for your account. 

Open the menu and navigate to Upload, here you will need to set the Customer ID to your RACE RESULT customer ID which you will use to login to RACE RESULT 12. The decoder will only be available to this account. 

If using the internal GSM module with a SIM card then you may need to check the APN settings, by default the decoder will use AUTO APN settings, which work for most major providers worldwide, however some may require custom settings, in particular if using a SIM PIN. 

APN settings can only be configured through the decoder browser interface which can be accessed in your web browser by entering the IP address of the decoder when connected via a local network. 

Startup Options

To save time and simplify setup, particularly for remote splits, it is possible to set the decoder to automatically set / enable key settings during the startup. You can set all, none or any combination of the following settings:

• Set GPS Time
• Activate Timing Mode
• Enable Upload

To enable the startup options open the  Menu and navigate to System, highlight the startup options and press OK to cycle through the options. 

Marker

If using the decoder to set a marker (time stamp) then you will need to enable the marker, since this is not enabled by default. 

To enable markers, open the menu and navigate to Trigger Impulse, highlight Marker (off) and press OK to cycle the menu to enable a marker number. The default marker will use the number 99999, press OK again to change this number.