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- Page 1 2650 Series XL Advanced Dual Lane Drag Timing System Owner’s Manual Rev Q RaceAmerica Corporation 105 Bonaventura Drive San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 988-6188 www.raceamerica.com info@raceamerica.com Copyright 2020 RaceAmerica Corporation...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced Table of Contents PRODUCT INFORMATIONAL LINKS ...................3 THEORY OF OPERATION .......................4 QUICK START GUIDE ........................5 PACKAGE COMPONENTS ......................6 AVAILABLE OPTIONS ........................6 LOCAL REQUIREMENTS ........................7 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................7 TRACK SENSOR and BEAM EMITTER OPTIONS ..............7 SET-UP STEPS - 2650 SERIES ......................9... -
Page 3: Product Informational Links
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced PRODUCT INFORMATION LINKS RaceAmerica Website www.raceamerica.com RaceAmerica Online Store store.raceamerica.com Raceamerica Online Forum www.raceamerica.com/forum Product Warranty www.raceamerica.com/legal.html Service & Repairs www.raceamerica.com/service.html Technical Assistance www.raceamerica.com/techcall.html Owner’s Manuals www.raceamerica.com/prodpdf.html Mounting Diagrams www.raceamerica.com/mountpdf.html Product Catalog www.raceamerica.com/catalog.html... -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced THEORY OF OPERATION The 2650 Series Drag Timers are dual microprocessor controlled completely self-contained race timing systems utilizing the latest CMOS technology circuit components to provide a highly accurate drag timing solution. The system... -
Page 5: Quick Start Guide
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced 2650 XL Advanced Quick Start Guide This Quick Start guide can be helpful to use as a set of steps to follow for relatively experienced operators of the XL Advanced system. Set up timing system hardware and cabling on race surface... -
Page 6: Package Components
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced PACKAGE COMPONENTS Tree Options: 02-2512 - DTSS 110/230VAC Professional The standard Model 2650 XL Advanced with Pre-Stage, Stage and Rear Facing Lights dual lane drag package includes: 02-2734 - SST 110/230VAC Professional with Pre-Stage (Single-Sided Tree) -
Page 7: Local Requirements
90.000 sec In fact, many small items such as leaves, water, RT Timer Capacity up to 9.999 sec snow can interrupt the beam. RaceAmerica tries Time Accuracy 0.001 seconds to minimize the impact of these occurances by DC TREE Dimensions 75”... - Page 8 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced Beam Emitter and Track Sensor Options Model 5040/5042 - IR Beam Emitter Used for 60Ft, Speed and Finish track locations. Emitters utilize 4 ‘AA’ batteries each; 5042 uses Standard ‘C’ batteries (with outside 5042B 5042B...
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Page 9: Set-Up Steps - 2650 Series
STEP 3 - Assemble the TREE to the base as The content of this manual is designed to shown in the setup photos. Multiple base plates assist the new system owner with the RaceAmerica may be required for windy racing conditions. system, however, it is strongly suggested that the Install flood lamps in the AC TREE models. - Page 10 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced Sensor and Emitter operation Emitter Sensor Fig 1 The Emitter throws a spot light like beam of infra-red light; the Sensor should be aligned near the center of the beam for optimal reception and alignment.
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Page 11: Tree Assembly
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced The DTSS Tree as seen from the back bottom with post stand stored and clamped inside. The removeable Tree Electronics module is shown on the right (actually left side of Tree from the front). -
Page 12: Track Sensors/Cabling Diagrams
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced TRACK SENSORS/CABLING DIAGRAM Fig 3 Centerline cables Single Beam Stage/Start with Speed Detection NOTES: Cable length between XL Advanced console and starting line is 100 feet. Speed Trap distance is configured in the timer at 10 feet, 66 feet or 20 meters and saved in the system. Connectors for 60 FT and Speed Options are on the cable even if they are not purchased with the system. - Page 13 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced TRACK SENSORS/CABLING DIAGRAM Fig 4 Outside cables Single Beam Stage/Start with Speed Detection NOTES: Cable length between XL Advanced console and starting line is 100 feet. Speed Trap distance is configured in the timer at 10 feet, 66 feet or 20 meters and saved in the system. Connectors for 60 FT and Speed Options are on the cable even if they are not purchased with the system.
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Page 14: Power On/Self Test
Connecting the power to the TREE turns option is not installed in the system, the Pre-Stage on the system and places the RaceAmerica 2650 lights will be on until they are reconfigured by the Series Timer into a self-test of the microprocessor system. -
Page 15: Sensor Alignment
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced saved - even when power has been turned off. The system configuration selections can be printed by 2650 rev A.00 pressing *1 [REPORT] on the keypad (Fig 7). Configuration Parameters Each menu will be covered in detail in upcoming sections of this manual. -
Page 16: Definitions Of The Tree Lights
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced DEFINITIONS OF THE TREE LIGHTS Tree Racing Indications Tree Alignment The dual white lamps at the top Positions of the tree will illuminate when a vehicle breaks the Pre-stage beam (if Pre-Stage sensors are present), or functions as Stage configured (Config Tree). -
Page 17: System Menu
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced an intermittent condition. to go out. Position the Dual/Tri-Beam Sensor so To maximize the alignment of the emitter/ the Pre-stage beam and the Guard beam are fully sensor pairs, it is suggested to rotate the beam functional. -
Page 18: Configure Menu
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced *4 SYSTEM ConFiG ConFiG ConFiG ConFiG tESt Print trAP HEAdEr 60 Ft SPEEd USA 10 C01 to C39 USA 66 XXXX Euro 3 SPEEd Euro 20 AutoPr C01 to C39 XXXX Blank Blank Blank... - Page 19 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced ConFiG ConFiG *8 CONFIG Blank trEE rACE PrE-St totAL StAGE ET+RT button Blank trEE 110 AC 230 AC 12 dC rEdS First both rt 0.0 FiniSh LiGht Fig 9 - Configuration Menu, Press *8 [CONFIG] Blank only the first lane to redlight.
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Page 20: Running A Race
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced The PRO format turns on all yellows then Use the Configure menu to select finish green at a 0.400 or 0.500 second interval. The location (full-track or half-track) and how times FULL or SPORTSMAN format turns on each are calculated (ET or ET+RT). - Page 21 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced Stage the race vehicles by moving them into or emitters are damaged and there are no spares the Pre-Stage (if present) and Stage beams (Pre- available, options such as 60 foot and Speed can Stage and Stage lights on the Tree come on).
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Page 22: Auto Start
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced or red lamp illuminated, one of the lanes has not completed its run and crossed the finish line. The [#] ENTER key must be pressed by the operator to end the race and capture the data up to the point of the problem. -
Page 23: Keypad Functions
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced To display the 60 ft ET results from the last run, press the [2] 60FT key to view 60 ft ETs for both lanes; press [#] to clear. KEY 3 Press the [3] TREE key to view the currently selected starting tree;... - Page 24 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced The [#] ENTER key is used to accept input To manually print the timeslip to the printer, values, end races without a finish or clear the press the [*7] PRINT key. This can be done at TREE, and returns to the Stage Status display any time to verify cabling and printer settings;...
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Page 25: Status Display Messages
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced STATUS DISPLAY MESSAGES PrE-St Displays in the upper display during During normal operation, messages will configuration or Pre-Stage functionality. appear in the Status Display. These messages indicate status, mode of operation, or events PS-6SF occurring on the race track. -
Page 26: Connecting Peripheral Devices
PODs are used to convert data disable positions to continue event. between RS232 and RS422 formats. Generally, RaceAmerica provides power to the PODs from Tree Light says ON/OFF - Using Alignment the RS232 device it is closest to (via the cable Mode, switch sensors to isolate the problem to 07-4554). -
Page 27: Maintenance
To minimize race program interruptions, RaceAmerica recommends the purchase of spare parts. A spare emitter/sensor pair and end of track cable sections should be available in the event of an unfortunate accident during a program. Contact RaceAmerica for availability and pricing of spares items. -
Page 28: Timeslip Header Worksheet
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced TIMESLIP HEADER WORKSHEET The following table lists the codes for each The 2650 Series Console allows custom character (note: upper and lower case letters have timeslip header input for four lines of up to different codes). - Page 29 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced...
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Page 30: Foam Stand Assembly
RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced 7540D - Foam Stand Assembly Instructions Emitter Base Foam Top Foam Sensor Assembly Components ‘AA’ Battery Emitter (5040B, 5050B & 5058B) 1. Install batteries and turn on the Emitter. 2. Separate the Base of the Foam Stand from the Top. - Page 31 RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced REVISION HISTORY A - Original release B - Added pic of 5042 C - Corrected 60ft cabling diagram D - 09/04 - to the Stage Keypad to red; rev history to pg 23 E - 07/05- add Guard beam alignment addendum...
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