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FarmTek Polaris Operating Instructions Manual

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Farm T ek
FarmTek, Inc.
1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D
Wylie, TX 75098
Sport Timing Specialists
Polaris
Multi-Event Timer
Operating
Instructions
(972) 429-0947
(800) 755-6529

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Farm T ek Sport Timing Specialists Polaris Multi-Event Timer Operating Instructions FarmTek, Inc. 1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D (972) 429-0947 Wylie, TX 75098 (800) 755-6529...

  • Page 2: Timer Connections

    Timer Console Power Batteries ported battery level is artificially high for the first The new Polaris timer is powered by four AA alka- half-hour or so of use. line batteries instead of an AC adapter as in the past. When storing the timer console for an extended pe- The timer runs 50 to 60 hours on a new set of batter- riod, it is best to remove the batteries.

  • Page 3: Operation

    Placement of the electric eyes and the timer console in the arena and the announcer’s stand can affect per- To help detect an eye with a low battery, the Polaris formance of the radio link. Note these guidelines: timer in the announcer’s booth flashes a low battery...
  • Page 4 ID code. The ID code is Note that the Polaris timer supports up to four sets of transmitted along with other information whenever electric eyes. These are referred to as Eye #1, Eye #2, the electric eye beam is broken or restored.

  • Page 5: Overview Of Operation

    The wireless handswitch adds flexibility to several sumes timing. For Lap Timing, the handswitch can events supported by the Polaris timer. The wireless be used in place of the electric eyes to allow manual handswitch can be used to start and stop the timer for timing of laps.

  • Page 6: Horn Operation

    PA Horn Connection Disabling the Scoreboard Horn The wireless Polaris console provides for a direct If you are using one of the two larger scoreboards which has a built-in horn, and you do not want the connection between the timer console and a public address system (PA system).
  • Page 7 Note: Keeping the eye “flat” as illustrated is only required when mounting the eye with the antenna. The electric eye without the antenna can be mounted in any orientation required. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 8 Event Instructions...

  • Page 9: Preparation For Use

    Important! When setting up the electric eyes, always take time to align the eyes as outlined above – even if the timer indicates the eyes are aligned. This ensures a strong alignment instead of a possibly marginal alignment. © FarmTek, Inc.

  • Page 10: Timer Operation

    The Status display shows the original time and the penalty value. If a score- penalty entry process over – the new entry replaces board is connected, it shows the time including the previous penalty. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 11 (left to right alignment), the timer console update its electric eye alignment and when sighting down the crack on the side of indicator (see the next page). the eye (up and down alignment). © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 12 1) Press SETUP to access setup functions. 4) Press NEXT CHOICE as needed to scroll 2) Press NEXT CHOICE until Brkout Time ON through the hold time options. When the desired or Brkout Time OFF is displayed. hold time is displayed, press ENTER. © FarmTek, Inc.

  • Page 13: Keypad Features

    See page 3 of the Sprint/General event in this manual for details. The timer remains in practice mode until the timer is turned off or you re-select the Roping event as de- tailed on the first page. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 14 (steer, header, heeler) as set from and unique electronic ID code. To operate properly, the factory. the Polaris timer must “know” the ID code of each If the stickers come off the electric eyes, or you need electric eye in use.

  • Page 15: Preparation And Operation

    #2. Timer A ror” is displayed for the following reasons: is displayed on the left side of the Polaris status dis- 1) Timer A and Timer B differ by more than 0.4 play. When Timer A is running, it also displayed on seconds.
  • Page 16 RESTART button. As long as RESTART is pressed The timer will print "-- No Score --" on the optional before time expires, timing is resumed without any printer whenever the NO TIME button is pressed or a loss of time. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 17 (see the next page). should be directly in-line when sighting down ei- Setting Course Times, Electric Eye Usage The Polaris timer is easily switched between “First To Set Course Times and Electric Eye Usage: Round” and “Jump-Off Round” (see the Timer Op- 1) Press SETUP to access timer setup features.
  • Page 18 Adding a Time Penalty (not jumping faults) reflect the new course time. With the timer stopped, press the SCORE/PENALTY button, then key in a penalty followed by the ENTER button. The time penalty is added to the rider's time. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 19 Press NEXT CHOICE to displayed, then press ENTER. change other rule options, or press SETUP to exit. 3) Press NEXT CHOICE until Horn w/Timeout or Start w/Timeout is displayed (your choice), then press ENTER. © FarmTek, Inc.

  • Page 20: Miscellaneous Features

    Manually Power & Speed Classes sounding the horn while the timer is running sup- The Polaris timer includes a separate event specifi- presses the warning horn for the current rider . cally designed for Power & Speed classes. See the To set a warning horn, follow these steps: following page for details.
  • Page 21 Press SETUP to exit zero for the speed phase. the setup mode and return to normal timing. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 22 Pressing the can be changed using the Set Hold Time option of RESTART button resumes timing as if the timer had Scoreboard Options in the setup menu. never been stopped. (Note: If the timer is manually © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 23 Important! When setting up the electric eyes, always take time to align the eyes as outlined above – even if the timer indicates the eyes are aligned. This ensures a strong alignment instead of a possibly marginal alignment. (Note: Until the electric eye beam is broken for the first time, no alignment information is displayed.) © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 24 The previous time cally prints "--No Score--" for the rider when the display is removed after ten seconds, or by timer starts for the next contestant. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 25 Important! When setting up the electric eyes, always take time to align the eyes as outlined above – even if the timer indicates the eyes are aligned. This ensures a strong alignment instead of a possibly marginal alignment. (Note: Until the beam is broken for the first time, no alignment information is displayed.) © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 26 3) Press the highest cattle number to be used. seconds, after which, the running time is displayed. Cattle Number Settings The Polaris timer provides several options for con- How Long the Cattle# Stays on Scoreboard (Display for 5, 10, 15, or 30 seconds).

  • Page 27: Advanced Settings

    To change the duration a pen time remains frozen on option is shown. Note: Choose the Ranch Sorting the scoreboard, press SETUP, then press NEXT option to restore operation as described above. CHOICE several times until Split Times is dis- © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 28 Important! When setting up the electric eyes, always take time to align the eyes as outlined above – even if the timer indicates the eyes are aligned. This ensures a strong alignment instead of a possibly marginal alignment. © FarmTek, Inc.

  • Page 29: Advanced Features

    RESTART is pressed before the ride is completed, Previous Time Recall the time is not lost. (Note: The Polaris timer console Use the PREV and NEXT keys to scan back and forth beeps whenever the beam is broken to alert you if the through previous times.
  • Page 30 2) Press PREV CHOICE until Split Times is dis- played on the scoreboard. played, then press ENTER. You can then scroll through the Split Times options by pressing the NEXT CHOICE key: © FarmTek, Inc.

  • Page 31: Lap Timing

    (To correct a mistake, press and hold down the CLEAR TIME button until the track length 1) With the timer stopped, press the SETUP button value is cleared to zero). to access the timer's setup features. Typical Track Setup © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 32 As long as RESTART is pressed before the lap is ing the EYES ON button only when the desired car completed, the time is not lost. comes near the beam. Contact FarmTek for more information. Locking Out The Electric Eyes...
  • Page 33 Antenna types not in- cluded in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. ¼ wave whip, max gain 2 dBi, 50 ohm © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 34 FarmTek, Inc. 1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D Wylie, TX 75098 (800) 755-6529 (972) 429-0947 (972) 429-1379 (fax) On the web at http://farmtek.net E-Mail: info@farmtek.net ©FarmTek, Inc.

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