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Race Timer - User Manual

RT1-UML

Version 1.5

Contents

General Information ....................................................................................................................... 1

Connection Instructions - Infrared Starting Beams ........................................................................ 5

Connection Instructions - Solenoid Starting Module ..................................................................... 8

Combined Infrared and Solenoid Starting ...................................................................................... 9

Software Installation ..................................................................................................................... 10

Software and Timer Checking ....................................................................................................... 11

Race Timer Operation ................................................................................................................... 12

Race Results .................................................................................................................................. 14

Setup Options................................................................................................................................ 16

1. General Information

Welcome to the user manual for the Race Timer. The timer consists of hardware that measures the

race time and software running on a computer that controls the race and displays the results. For

example the system can be used to time CO

These instructions apply to:

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Hardware Version 1.0

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Dual Infrared (IR) transmitter option (separate IR transmitters are available is required)

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Infrared beams for both the start and end of the track, or, Solenoids at the start of the track

and IR beams at the end.

Function Overview

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based electronic hardware timing (the laptop computer is not involved in the measurement

process). 0.5ms measurement granularity to ensure timing accuracy.

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experience.

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laptop for viewing by a large target audience.

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speed. All software is included.

Race Timer

model drag racing cars.

1ms, 1/1000 second timing for accurate timing. This is crystal oscillator

Drag racing "Christmas Tree" sequencing starting display for real racing

Overhead screen projector (not supplied) display interface supported by the

Screen shows dual lane information: reaction time, race time and racing

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Race Timer – User Manual RT1-UML Version 1.5 © Logos Technology 2011 – 2015 Contents General Information ........................1 Connection Instructions – Infrared Starting Beams ................ 5 Connection Instructions – Solenoid Starting Module ..............8 Combined Infrared and Solenoid Starting ..................9 Software Installation ........................
Page 2  Supplied Infrared light beams provide non-contact race sensors. These employ modulation technology and automatic level control to operate reliably in a broad range of ambient lighting conditions with noise immunity for accurate timing.  Track (not supplied) can be any practical length and the racing time is essentially unlimited.
Page 3: Other Equipment
(Note: Lead and other component colours may vary)  1 x Controller module: placed at the start of the track for main timing control  1 x Remote module: placed at the end of the track for end of race detection ...
Page 4  One year warranty after purchase Race Timer Page 4...
Page 5: Connection Instructions - Infrared Starting Beams
2. Connection Instructions – Infrared Starting Beams These instructions apply to the standard option where infrared beams are at the start and end of the racing track. Please refer to the installation diagram named “Race Timer – Infrared Starting”. The numbers on the diagram refer to the numbered points below.
Page 6 2. Optionally two single transmitter modules can replace the single dual transmitter module when a central dual transmitter is physically possible to mount. In this case mount each single transmitter module as required and point it at its counterpart receiver. The leads for each transmitter connect to either transmitter output of the controller module.
Page 7 Race Timer Page 7...
Page 8: Connection Instructions - Solenoid Starting Module
3. Connection Instructions – Solenoid Starting Module These instructions apply to the solenoid option where solenoids are at the start of the racing track and infrared beams at the end. Please refer to the installation diagram named “Race Timer – Solenoid Starting.” The number on the diagram refer to the numbered points below.
Page 9: Combined Infrared And Solenoid Starting
9. Connect a 3.5mm lead from the IR dual transmitter module to the main controller unit on either transmitter output. 10. Connect the network lead between the remote and main controller units, linking them together. Note that the lead can go either way around. 11.
Page 10: Software Installation
5. Software Installation The software installation procedure only needs to be completed once on the computer (Laptop or Desktop) being used for controlling and monitoring the race. If you are unsure of these steps please seek advice from your IT administrator. 1.
Page 11: Software And Timer Checking
Follow this procedure whenever starting up the Race Timer application software and timer hardware: 1. Start the software from: Start/All Programs/Logos Technology/Race Timer/Race Timer (this may vary slightly depending on your windows operating system). There may also be a link on your desktop.
Page 12: Race Timer Operation
The procedure below outlines the full operation of the Race Timer software and hardware. 1. Start the software from: Start/All Programs/Logos Technology/Race Timer/Race Timer (this may vary slightly depending on your windows operating system). There may also be a link on your desktop.
Page 13 Notes: 1. On solenoid operation, the start button is disabled until the unit is fully charged. 2. When the race is started before the amber racing lights go green for a lane then the red foul light is lit. In any case the race continues and the race times and speeds are still accurate as they are independent from the reaction time.
Page 14: Race Results
8. Race Results Whenever a race is completed the screen shows the resulting reaction time, racing time and speed. The “Results” button shows all the results for the day of racing. Press a column name to sort the results as desired. An arrow appears above the column name to show if the results are sorted by ascending or descending order.
Page 15 Race Timer Page 15...
Page 16: Setup Options
9. Setup Options The Race Timer software has a number of setup options that are available by pressing the “Setup” button at the bottom left of the main screen.  Titles: the top two titles for the centre of the main screen. ...
Page 17 (i.e. manual mode). In this case the left lights at the top of the lane stack remain green; otherwise the lights are amber and go green when the associated switch is pressed. © Logos Technology 2011 – 2014 Site: http://www.logostechnology.com/RaceTimer...