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- Page 1 Model 3210 Series Timer MB Mud Bog & ATV Timing System Owner’s Manual Rev J RaceAmerica Corporation 105 Bonaventura Drive San Jose, CA 95134 (408) 988-6188 www.raceamerica.com info@raceamerica.com Copyright 2016 RaceAmerica Corporation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB Table of Contents LIMITED WARRANTY ........................3 THEORY OF OPERATION ........................4 PACKAGE COMPONENTS .........................4 POWER REQUIREMENTS ........................4 AVAILABLE OPTIONS ........................4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................4 SET-UP STEPS - 3210 SERIES ......................5 Track Diagrams ..........................6 Power On/Self-Test ..........................9 Serial Port Configuration .........................9 RF Integrity ............................9... -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB To the original purchaser of this RaceAmerica product, RaceAmerica warrants it to be in good working order for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RaceAmerica or an authorized RaceAmerica distributor. Should this product malfunction during the warranty period, RaceAmerica will, at its option, repair or replace it at no charge, provided the product has not been subjected to misuse, abuse, or alterations, modifications, and/or repairs not authorized by RaceAmerica. Any product requiring Limited Warranty service during the warranty period should be returned to RaceAmerica with proof of purchase. If return of merchandise is by mail, the customer agrees to insure the product, prepay shipping charges , and ship the product to RaceAmerica, Inc., ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE ABOVE NINETY DAY PERIOD. -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB THEORY OF OPERATION timing system package includes: 1 - 3210D/3210DS Console Unit The 3210 Series Timers are completely 2 - IR Beam Emitters Model 5040/5058 self-contained race timing systems made with 2 - IR Track Sensors Model 5140/5158 the latest technology CMOS circuit components 1 - Cable Assembly for Track Sensors to provide a highly accurate timing solution. The 1 - 12VDC Power Patch Cord... -
Page 5: Product Specifications
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB 5801 T-Link Wireless (on timer module) 5808 T-Link Wireless Sensor (req 5058) 06-TL01 T-Link to PC Cable 06-TT01 T-Link to Timer Cable 10 ft 06-TT02 T-Link to Timer Cable 25 ft 06-58AX - T-Link ID reconfigure kit 4500B Data Communication POD Model 5040/5058 - IR Beam Emitter (for printers and displays >100ft Note On/Off switch and placement for four AA from console - 2 req’d) batteries for each Beam Emitter. Beam Emitters 4520A Wireless RF Data Link (2 req’d) -
Page 6: Track Diagrams
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB Fig 1 - Hard-wired Track Sensors Fig 2 - T-Link wireless with external Track Sensors... - Page 7 RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB Fig 3 - T-Link wireless with internal Track Sensors and T-Link ‘Z’ unit mounted under Timer console. Antenna extension cables and mounting brackets are available if required. Hard wire cable connector T-Link mounted on underside for 12VDC Power wireless operation input plug Model 5801 Fig 4 - Underside cable connections for Timer MB...
- Page 8 RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB Connecting System Options Fig 5 - RS232 Hard wired Digital Display and/or PC Limited to 100ft cable lengths Fig 6 - Hard wired Digital Displays utilizing Communication PODs for 5”/8” displays; 15”/24” displays have internal PODs Fig 7 - Wireless displays allow full flexibility...
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Page 9: Power On/Self-Test
(Model 5801). Positioning the antenna(s) as high in the air as possible and with line-of-sight Connecting the 12VDC source to the System between units will optimize performance. With Console places the RaceAmerica 3210 Series Tim- the under side unit, connect the short cable er into a self-test of the microprocessor circuitry between the T-Link and serial port (Fig 4). -
Page 10: Rf Integrity
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB track indicated by [tbAtt-] [S0--0F]. The dashes The RS232 Serial Port can be configured for represent ‘A’ sensor (Start) and ‘B’ sensor (Finish). T-Link Wireless Track Sensors or to interface to a The dashes will be replaced by the percentage of PC running race management software. battery power remaining. 0 for 0%, 1 for 10%, 2 The Serial Port is enabled for two way for 20%, etc and a dash for 100%. Any reading... -
Page 11: Configuration
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB vertical detection angle. Once these extremes are established, position the Beam Emitter in the cen- The Timer MB allows a custom four line ter of the left/right detection angle and up/down timeslip print header of up to 39 characters per detection angle. Repeat this same process with line. Input is accomplished using character the other Beam Emitter and both Track Sensors. -
Page 12: Abort A Run
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB ConFiG ConFiG 8 CONFIG Print HEAdEr C01 to C39 XXXXXX AutoPr C01 to C39 XXXXXX Blank C01 to C39 XXXXXX C01 to C39 XXXXXX Blank Fig 10 System Config Menu, Press 8 [CONFIG] the results to any connected PCs, Scoreboards or To stop the timer during a run, press the [#] printers. Press PRINT [0] to send or resend the ENTER button and the timer will show [Abort] data to the printer. - Page 13 RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB hard-wired mode will enter alignment mode. The Status Display momentarily indicates the position on each sensor on the display with letters represent each emitter/sensor pair [S----F] with the SF blinking. The [S] indicates the START emitter/sensor pair, the [F] indicates the FINISH line emitter/sensor pair. The Status Display then...
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Page 14: System Options
Firmware updates and bug reporting, and The Timer MB can be connected to a PC Annual Preventative Maintenance on all system (Windows 98 or later Operating System) to cap- track sensors and beam emitter units. Contact ture the times and build a file with racers names RaceAmerica for more information and pricing and race results. RaceAmerica offers an optional of Support Agreements. data capture software package for this purpose. The software captures the timer data plus data/time stamps from the PC plus allows entry of racer information. -
Page 15: Timeslip Header Codes
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB TIMESLIP HEADER CODES The following table lists the codes for each The 3210 Series Console allows custom character (note: upper and lower case letters have timeslip header input for four lines of up to different codes). Use the worksheet on the next... -
Page 16: Timeslip Layout Worksheet
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Page 17: Foam Stand Assembly
RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB 7540C - 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. 3. Place the 5040/5050/5058 Emitter into the Base foam with the battery side down. - Page 18 RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB REVISION HISTORY D - Live counting and Metal console unit E - 11/04 -100’ Console to Start, keypad red Move Rev history to last page. F - 07/05 -Metal sensors and emitters G - 05/07 - Switch pics to blk/white console; add wireless option; convert to InDesign H - 04/08 - Switch to new board/CPU, add time-slip header config, model to 3210D, option for 5058/5158 sensors and emitters; foam stands to 7540C J - 01/09 - correct wireless pkg components errors and add internal sensors...
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