Timer Connections - FarmTek Polaris User Manual

POLARIS TIMER CONSOLE
Timer Console Power
Batteries
The Polaris timer is powered by four AA alkaline
batteries instead of an AC adapter as in the past. The
timer runs 50 to 60 hours on a new set of batteries.
Always turn the timer off before changing the batter-
ies and always replace all four batteries at the same
time – do not mix old and new batteries.
To check the battery level, follow these steps:
1) Press SETUP to access setup functions.
2) Press NEXT CHOICE until Check Battery is
displayed (just one or two presses).
3) Press ENTER to show remaining battery life.
4) Press SETUP to return to normal operation.
Keep in mind that when the console is first turned on
after being off for a while (e.g., overnight), the report-

Timer Connections

The battery powered Polaris timer provides elimi-
nates the Power jack found on the rear of older timer
consoles and replaces it with the
jack is for connection of optional input devices
put
that may be offered in the future. Do not plug an AC
adapter from an older FarmTek timer into the
Input jack – it can damage the Polaris timer con-
sole.
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ed battery level is artificially high for the first half-
hour or so of use.
When storing the timer console for an extended peri-
od, it is best to remove the batteries.
Low Battery Warning
A low battery icon is flashed in the upper right cor-
ner of the Status display when about 2 to 4 hours of
console battery life are left. Note that the battery icon
is also displayed whenever an electric eye in the are-
na has a low battery. Check the console's battery
level as described previously to see if it is the reason
the icon is flashing.
Power On/Off
Turn the Polaris timer on and off using the slide
switch located at the upper right corner of the timer
console.
The
record keeping or to send data to one of our large au-
Input jack. The In- dience displays (scoreboards).
The
system (PA system) to sound a horn for events that
use a buzzer. The
nect to the optional External Horn.
Output jack is use to connect to a computer for
Audio jack provides audio output to a sound
Audio output is also used to con-