There are two separate modes:
- Serial Communications Mode: When the switch is in the “UP” position the reader is able to send tag data out of the micro USB socket. Use this mode when timing an event
- Mass Storage Mode: When the switch is in the “DOWN” position the reader is in mass storage mode meaning that the SD card can be recognised as an external drive as explained in detail in 21. Micro USB Socket. Use this mode when transferring data from your Micro-SD card to a PC.
*If the Data Mode Switch is either UP or DOWN and NO micro USB cable is physically inserted into the reader and connected to a computer, all data will STILL be captured to the SD card or ethernet ports etc.
!IMPORTANT! The reader will NOT log tag reads while the micro-USB cable is plugged into your computer and the Data Mode Switch is set to Mass Storage (Down). If you use this function while timing an event make sure that no athletes are going over the mats as they will not be timed!! Once the Micro USB has been safely removed from the connected Computer and the cable physically removed the reader will reboot. You will have to re-establish any connections to Timing Software and Finishlynx.
