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- Page 1 The Leader in Event Critical Timing Electronics Model 3850A Timer AC4 Four Timer Autocross Timing System Owner’s Manual Rev D RaceAmerica Corporation P.O. Box 3469 Santa Clara, CA 95055-3469 (408) 988-6188 www.raceamerica.com info@raceamerica.com Copyright 2014 RaceAmerica, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Table of Contents LIMITED WARRANTY ........................3 THEORY OF OPERATION .......................4 PACKAGE COMPONENTS ......................5 POWER REQUIREMENTS ......................5 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................5 AVALIABLE OPTIONS ........................5 SET-UP STEPS - Timer AC4 & Timer T-Link2................6 CABLING DIAGRAMS ........................6 Single Sensor ...........................8 Dual Sensor .............................9... -
Page 3: Limited Warranty
To the original purchaser of this RaceAmerica product, RaceAmerica warrants it to be in good work- ing 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 mis- use, abuse, or alterations, modifications, and/or repairs not authorized by RaceAmerica. -
Page 4: Theory Of Operation
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 THEORY OF OPERATION The Model 3850 Timer AC4 is a completely self contained race timing system made with the latest technology CMOS circuit components to provide a highly accurate autocross timing solution. The system contains an internal quartz... -
Page 5: Package Components
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 PACKAGE COMPONENTS Model 5810A/HD/EXR T-Link2 Each standard hard-wired Timer AC4 Autocross Frequency 900MHz band package includes: Internal Battery 9.6VDC Lithium-Ion 1 - 3850A Timer AC4 Console Unit T-Port Connections 05-5825 to Sensor 2 - IR Beam Emitters (5040) -
Page 6: Set-Up Steps - Timer Ac4 & Timer T-Link2
T-Port to the Serial Port of pressed; functions shown in yellow require the * a RaceAmerica Timer using the 06-TT02 Data [SHIFT] key to be pressed two seconds before the Communications cable. Power on ID Z and desired function key is pressed. - Page 7 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 STEP 1 - Sensors at the start line or the finish line.. Connect the Cable(s) to the Timer Console and the Track Familiarize yourself with the Components Sensors. Single sensor laptimers use only the start pictured in this manual and how they interconnect.
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Page 8: Single Sensor
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Laptimer Single Track Sensor Fig 1 - Laptimer hard-wired; plug into START Fig 2 - T-Link wireless Laptimer Track Sensor Dual Track Sensor Configuration 45232A PC CABLE Fig 3 - T-Link wireless 2sensors with Data Capture software... -
Page 9: Dual Sensor
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Fig 4 - Hardwired Track Sensors FINISH LINE START LINE 5810 T-LINK ‘Z’ UNIT T-Link T-Link 5810 T-LINK 5810 T-LINK 5040 5040 ‘B’ UNIT ‘A’ UNIT EMITTER EMITTER T-Link 06-TT01 25FT CABLE Fig 5 - T-Link wireless with... -
Page 10: Connecting System Options
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Connecting System Options Fig 8 - RS232 Hard wired Digital Display and/or PC. Limited to 100ft cable lengths 4500 COMM 07-3434 CABLE 12VDC 07-4554 07-3434 1FT CABLE CABLE 4500 COMM 4500 COMM 07-4554 12VDC DIGITAL DISPLAY... -
Page 11: Console Features
Press *1 REPORT to print the current Connecting the 12VDC power source places systems setup to a connected printer. This is very the RaceAmerica Timer AC4 into a self-test of the helpful to quickly see if the system is configured microprocessor circuitry and LED displays (Light as desired. -
Page 12: Configure Print Header
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 if they are not functioning properly or way out times for start and finish sensors. Lockout times of alignment. Once the emitter/sensor pair are can be two to nine seconds and represent the time aligned properly, the digit will stop counting. If... -
Page 13: Console Configuration
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 CONSOLE CONFIGUATION MENU *4 CONFIG ConFiG ConFiG ConFiG Print rACE HEAdEr C01 to C39 SEnSor SinGLE diSP Print duAL XXXX SSS.fff Blank C01 to C39 XXXX End ET xxx.xxx AutoPr C01 to C39 XXXX out ET xxx.xxx... -
Page 14: Serial Port Configurations
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATIONS and ‘Z’ unit can be seen on the display. Any reading above 50% should be adequate for hours The RS232 Serial Port can be configured for of operation. T-Link Wireless Track Sensors or to interface to a PC running race management software. - Page 15 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 dust to clear. A lap number is assigned to each start (press/hold [0] to view lap number; press/hold [8] on the console (press/hold [0] to view lap number; to view the ‘Best’ lap). press/hold [8] to view the ‘Best’ lap).
- Page 16 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 a rerun of all cars on the track. Run numbers are points by the sixth character on each line will flash not reset. Alternately, ‘RESTART’ [*0] will reset intermittently (about every three seconds). If the the timer to the initial power-up settings.
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Page 17: Countdown Timer
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 ••• COUNTDOWN TIMER KEY 2 The AC4 has a separate countdown timer to The 2 IGNORE key will stop and give no time be used for timed breaks in the action. To activate, for the currently running timer. - Page 18 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 ••• by the Timer AC4. The timer is restarted and KEY # updated with the correct elapsed time. A timer Use the [#] ENTER key to accept input data can be stopped and restarted an unlimited number and navigate the CONFIG menu.
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Page 19: Status Display Messages
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 • • KEY *6 KEY *9 Pressing [*6] on the keypad will cause Pressing *9 will display T-Link battery levels connected T-Link units to monitor the RF signal as follows: [-bAtt-] [A---X] [b---X] [Z---X] where integrity. - Page 20 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Prod This message indicates the stopping of a timer. This message appears during the power-up It will appear every time the finish line beam is sequence and indicates the product number of the interrupted by a car or the manual stop key is RaceAmerica timer.
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Page 21: Technical Details
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 TECHNICAL DETAILS Timer AC4 is designed to interface with third party race management software. The timer sends signals to the PC each time a car breaks the finish line beam. The following communication strings are sent to the PC: Car finishes:... -
Page 22: Maintenance
RaceAmerica recommends some spare parts. A spare emitter/sensor pair and sensor cable should be available in the event of an unfortunate accident during a program. Contact RaceAmerica for availability and pricing of spares items. SUPPORT AGREEMENTS Support agreements are available from... -
Page 23: Timeslip Header
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 TIMESLIP HEADER The following table lists the codes for each The 3850 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 24 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4...
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Page 25: Foam Stand Installation
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 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.
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