FarmTek Polaris User Manual

Timing system for show jumping
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FarmTek, Inc.
1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D
Wylie, TX 75098
Sport Timing Specialists
Polaris
Timing System for
Show Jumping
User's Manual
(972) 429-0947
(800) 755-6529

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  • Page 1 Farm T ek Sport Timing Specialists Polaris Timing System for Show Jumping User’s Manual FarmTek, Inc. 1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D (972) 429-0947 Wylie, TX 75098 (800) 755-6529...
  • Page 3: Fcc And Industry Canada Information

    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 4: Timer Connections

    4) Press SETUP to return to normal operation. Power On/Off Turn the Polaris timer on and off using the slide Keep in mind that when the console is first turned on switch located at the upper right corner of the timer after being off for a while (e.g., overnight), the report-...
  • Page 5 ID code for the eye. timer console. Make sure no other electric eyes could accidentally transmit while programming Repeat the procedure for other eyes as needed. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • 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 older scoreboards which connection between the timer console and a public has a built-in horn, and you do not want the horn in the scoreboard to sound, follow these steps to disable address system (PA system).
  • Page 7 ID code of the handswitch(es) being by few hours of the battery. using the Set HandSwitch ID option in the Setup When storing the handswitch for an extended peri- menu. od of time, always remove the battery. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 8: Preparation For Use

    (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 Oper- 1) Press SETUP to access timer setup features.
  • Page 9: Timer Operation

    Adding a Time Penalty (not jumping faults) are updated to 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 10 Press NEXT displayed, then press ENTER. CHOICE to change other rule options, or press 3) Press NEXT CHOICE until Horn w/Timeout or SETUP to exit. Start w/Timeout is displayed (your choice), then press ENTER. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 11: Miscellaneous Features

    Power & Speed Classes sounding the horn while the timer is running sup- The Polaris timer includes a separate event specifical- presses the warning horn for the current rider . ly designed for Power & Speed classes. See the fol- To set a warning horn, follow these steps: lowing page for details.
  • Page 12 1) Press SETUP to access timer setup features. now (see next page) or press SETUP to exit the 2) Press NEXT CHOICE until the Section 2C or setup mode and return to normal timing. Section 2D (your choice) is displayed, then press ENTER. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 13 When the rider crosses Eye #2, tomatically stops and sounds the horn. the rider’s power phase time is shown on the Sta- tus Display. If a scoreboard is connected, it shows the power phase time for several seconds before © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 14 How long the scoreboard holds the power phase time phase are also shown. can be changed using the Set Hold Time option of Scoreboard Options in the setup menu. © FarmTek, Inc.
  • Page 16 FarmTek, Inc. 1000 N Hwy 78, Ste D Wylie, TX 75098 (972) 429-0947 (800) 755-6529 On the web at http://farmtek.net E-Mail: sales@farmtek.net ©FarmTek, Inc.

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