Step 2. Install The Software - lynx System Developers FinishLynx Assembly Instructions Manual

Go to the Track
Step 1.
Bring your FinishLynx system (and an assistant) to the
track. Make sure there is power available for your
computers and for the Power-over-Ethernet switch. The
EtherLynx Vision camera and the IdentiLynx camera will
receive their power via the Ethernet data cables.
Set up a table near the finish line, ideally on the infield if
power is available. The finish line should have black lane
markers painted or taped on the finish. If not, we suggest
you use black matte tape to designate lane lines. This
will help you align the camera and get clearer images.
Install the Software
Step 2.
A. FinishLynx LITE (Scholastic Package)
Install FinishLynx LITE from the USB thumb drive
provided with your system or download the latest version
at: www.finishlynx.com/product/software/finishlynx-
results-software/
When prompted, enter the serial number(s) provided on
the flash drive. Please note that your FinishLynx LITE
serial number will not work with the regular version of
FinishLynx.
B. LynxPad
Install using the Lynx flash drive or download the latest
version of LynxPad at:
www.finishlynx.com/product/event-
management/lynxpad/
Follow the instructions on your screen to install LynxPad.
When prompted, enter the serial number found inside
the Lynx flash drive.
Note: You should Right Click
select Run as Administrator
do not, you will not be able to print from LynxPad.
C. USB/Serial adapter
1. Install using the Lynx flash drive by navigating to
the USB-to-Serial Adapter folder.
2. Insert the USB adaptor into an available USB
port on your computer. Allow Windows to run
through its recognition process for the device
and driver.
FinishLynx Scholastic System Quick Start Guide
on the installer and
to install LynxPad, if you
Evaluate a sample image
Step 3.
1. Start FinishLynx LITE. Click
2. Double-click Sprint.evn
Note: This sample is a two-camera image. Your
Scholastic System uses only 1 line-scan camera and
produces single-camera images.
3. Click the mouse once on the torso of a competitor
on the left side of the screen. A red hairline
appears. You can click and hold the red crosshair
and drag it up or down to the correct lane number on
the left side of your screen.
4. Press the Enter key on your computer. The
finisher's time appears in the start list above the
image.
5. Repeat these steps for all of the competitors on the
screen. You have just successfully evaluated a race
in FinishLynx.
6. Click File | Close window. If you want to reuse the
image later for practice evaluation, click
asked to save your changes. Close FinishLynx.
Configure the network for Windows
Step 4.
OS prior to Windows 7
below for Windows 7, 8 and higher)
1. Click the Microsoft Windows
Control Panel, or click
Panel.
2. Double-click Network
3. Right-click the Local Area Connection
with the network interface card (NIC) in use and
select Properties. The
Properties dialog appears.
4. Make sure you see a line that reads,
Protocol (TCP/IP). You may have to scroll down to
see it.
a. Click Install and select Protocol.
b. Click Add....
c. Click to select the
then click OK.
5. Check the box next to
6. Click to select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
click Properties. The
Properties dialog appears.
7. Click the Use the following IP Address:
then type the following numbers:
▪
IP address: 192.168.0.5
▪
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0. Click Ok and then
click Ok again.
8. If you are running Windows XP, follow these
steps to disable the firewall. Otherwise continue
Step 6 below
a. Open the Windows
b. Right-click the Local Area Connection
associated with your system, and select
- Open....
File
to open the sample event.
No when
(See Step 5
Start button and select
Start | Settings | Control
Connections.
associated
Local Area Connection
Internet
Microsoft TCP/IP option and
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
and then
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
button and
Network & Sharing Center.
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