Introduction; Getting To Know Your System 6 - Colorado time systems System 6 User Manual

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Introduction

You have chosen the latest sports timer from Colorado Time Systems, the company that
pioneered precision and accuracy in swim timing. A legacy of excellence is behind your new
timer. A brief history of swim timing is included in this manual in Appendix D.

Getting To Know Your System 6

Back Panel
After removing the System 6 from its shipping container and carrying case, take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with it. In particular, examine the areas discussed below.
A variety of output connectors are mounted on the back panel. Notice in particular those
described below.
Inputs to the System 6 include:
• An external DC power supply
• Near-end cable harness (lanes 1-10) (second connector for 11-12)
• Far-end cable harness (lanes 1-10) (second connector for 11-12)
• Duplicate Near- and Far-end cable harnesses to attach a second timer for backup
• Judges I/O port
• Keyboard & Mouse
Outputs from the System 6 include:
• Scoreboard
• Com port for computer running meet management software
• Printer port
• External monitor
• 3½ disc drive (on older models) for optional storage of older files
• Ethernet port for online software updates
• USB port (on newer models) for storage to a USB device, or to connect a USB printer.
Please see the Sport Loader manual for details.
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