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Championship Elite
Start System
User Instructions
F1064 Rev 202505

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  • Page 1 Championship Elite Start System User Instructions F1064 Rev 202505...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized modifications or changes made to this device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Part Number F1064, Rev. 202505 ©2025 Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction .......................... 5 Installation and Maintenance .................... 5 Location Mounting Options Features ........................... 6 Control Panel and Connections .................... 7 Power Button ........................7 Status Indicator ........................ 7 Boot up Ready to Start Mode Visual start sequence Start and Recall Charging Navigation Controls ......................
  • Page 4 Reset All to Lane Indicators #1 through #13 Training Mode Settings ....................22 Start Training Interval setting Use VSS TYM (Take Your Marks) Record Custom TYM System/Advanced Settings .....................23 Auto Off Backlight Brightness Backlight Time Advanced Options Serial Number Advanced Options ......................24 Internal Strobe Intensity Start Signal Polarity Contrast...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Installation and Maintenance The Championship Elite Start System is designed for use in indoor or outdoor swimming pool environments. When operated in the United States, it must be used in accordance with the National Electric Code.

  • Page 6: Mounting Options

    • Intelligent charging system for fast recharge and battery maintenance. Various sections of this manual contain QR codes linked to accompanying tutorial videos. Click or scan the QR codes to see the Championship Elite Start System in action. Sample support@coloradotime.com...

  • Page 7: Control Panel And Connections

    Control Panel and Connections Charging Status Port indicator Power button Microphone Navigation controls connection Lane speaker connection connection Wallplate External visual indicator / connection Speedlight connection Start Connection Power Button Press the power button for about 3 seconds to turn the unit on. Press and hold the power button for approximately 5 seconds to power the unit off.

  • Page 8: Visual Start Sequence

    When the battery indicator is blinking red, the device will shut itself down without warning after 20 minutes to preserve the battery. When the microphone is not connected, the status LED will blink yellow. Visual start sequence When VSS sequence is used, the light pattern will be presented on the internal strobe as well as all connected EVIs and EXTSTROBE+s.

  • Page 9: External Visual Indicator (Evi) And Extstrobe

    External Visual Indicator (EVI) and EXTSTROBE+ Any External Visual Indicator or EXTSROBE+ in the connection sequence can be set to function as a strobe or lane indicator, however only two EVIs or EXTSTROBE+s in the sequence at a time may be set to function as strobes (see page 21 for details on how to configure an EVI or EXTSTROBE+ as a strobe or a lane indicator).

  • Page 10: Start Connection

    The charging port accepts the external power supply to charge the internal batteries. The provided power supply may only be used indoors. NOTE: For safety reasons, the Championship Elite Start System cannot be operated while charging. This keeps AC power away from the pool deck and reduces the possibility of electric shock.

  • Page 11: Visual Start Signaling (Vss)

    Visual Start Signaling (VSS) The Visual Start Signal (VSS) system provides a clear visual start sequence for all athletes and in particular athletes that are deaf or hard of hearing by utilizing the multi-color LED visual indicator(s) to signal the different segments of the start sequence.

  • Page 12: Functionality With One Official

    Functionality with one official The System is controlled by the starter official. To activate the VSS system connect the three button VSS controller to the VSS connection on the control panel. 1. The starter official calls the event with 4 or more short whistle blasts, twists their hand at chin level and pushes the top button on the VSS controller once.

  • Page 13: Forward Start Signaling Overview

    Forward Start Signaling Overview www.coloradotime.com...

  • Page 14: Backstroke Start Signaling Overview

    Backstroke Start Signaling Overview support@coloradotime.com +1 970-667-1000...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Main Screen Navigation Use the up and down arrows to highlight the different options and use the left and right arrows to adjust customizable selections. 1: Starts Completed Displays the number of starts completed since the unit was powered on. 2: Internal Speaker Volume Select “Int.

  • Page 16: Battery

    Battery The Championship Elite start system operates on a built-in 12 VDC power source. When the two batteries are fully charged, typical operation is more than 15 hours, depending on usage. Using the microphone as a public address system and using VSS substantially reduces battery life.

  • Page 17: Starter's Microphone

    For details about setting the microphone tone, see Audio Setting on page 19. Training Mode Using the Championship Elite start system during training sessions is one of its most useful features. Swimmers will quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and will thereby improve their start reflexes.

  • Page 18: Strobe Usages: Internal And Evis/Extstrobe+S

    Strobe Usages: Internal and EVIs/EXTSTROBE+s The internal strobe and connected EVIs and EXTSTROBE+s flash (lane indicator: green or strobe: white) automatically whenever the start system generates a start pulse and start tone. If officials, parents, and spectators attempt to start their stopwatches from the start tone, they will not get accurate starts.

  • Page 19: Settings

    Settings The Championship Elite start system offers a variety of settings to customize the experience for each environment. Navigation To enter the main menu, press the enter button located in the center of the navigation arrows. Once in the main menu, use the navigation arrows to move through the different options and press enter to select.

  • Page 20: Start Settings

    Start Settings Start Volume The Start volume is separate from the microphone volumes set in Audio settings or on the main screen. Choose between High, Medium, or Low for outdoors, indoors and in office environments. Note: High volume is greater than 120dB and should only be used in outdoor environments to avoid potential hearing damage.

  • Page 21: Evi And Extstrobe+ Configuration

    EVI and EXTSTROBE+ Configuration External Visual Indicator (EVI) and EXTSTROBE+ settings is accessed via the Start Settings menu. See page 20 for details. Note: This option is only available when EVIs or EXTSTROBE+s have been connected before powering on the Elite Starter. Strobe Intensity Set the intensity of all connected EVIs and EXTSTROBE+s set as strobes with the left and right arrows between 1 (low) and high (8).

  • Page 22: Training Mode Settings

    Training Mode Settings Start Training Highlight Start Training with the up and down arrows and press enter to engage training mode. The device will display countdown and signals being relayed to athletes as well as the volume sliders to adjust the audio volume during training. To exit Training mode, use the back arrow to end and navigate back to the main menu.

  • Page 23: System/Advanced Settings

    System/Advanced Settings Auto Off Set the amount of time the starter will stay powered on without an input. The time interval will be reset when any input is received. If the time interval expires the device will shut down to preserve battery charge. The time interval can be set at either 30, 60 or 90 minutes.

  • Page 24: Advanced Options

    Advanced Options Internal Strobe Intensity Set the internal strobe intensity independent of the intensity set for EVIs and EXTSTROBE+s functioning as strobes. Set the internal strobe intensity to SYNC to have the internal strobe automatically adjust to the strobe intensity set for EVIs and EXTSTROBE+s in the EVI Configuration menu (Page 21).

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance Your Championship Elite start system has been carefully designed to provide years of trouble-free service. No routine maintenance is necessary but following a few simple preventative care steps will ensure that your Championship Elite continues to function at its optimum level.

  • Page 26: Configuration Diagrams

    Configuration Diagrams: The following diagrams illustrate typical configurations for integrating your Championship Elite start system with existing CTS equipment. Connection to Legacy Wallplate: Connect a CMP-WPxx cable from the Start System output of the legacy wallplate to the WALLPLATE connector on the Elite Stater. CMP-WPxx Connection to Gen7 In-Deck or Wallplate: Connect an R-015-706-xx cable (8 or 15 meters) from the WALLPLATE connector on...

  • Page 27: Connection To Deckplate, Cable Harness, Or Timer

    Connection to Deckplate, Cable harness, or Timer: Connect the banana jack end of an INF-SJ-xx cable to the start input on the Deckplate, Cable harness, or Timer, and connect the end with the 1/4in jack to the Start input on the Championship Elite Starter.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Action 1. Turn unit on by pressing the power button until it is on. If the LED indicator is red or the unit powers itself down immediately, Nothing Works. the battery is discharged. 2. Check all connections on Championship Elite control panel. 1.
  • Page 29 External speaker(s) stop As a rule, the speaker connection should not be in standing working. Audio Fault water. The connections can be wet but being in standing water or screen displayed. very wet and close to other cable harnesses can trigger an audio safety fault.
  • Page 30 session, the system will limit the intensity of EVIs/EXTSTROBE+s set as lane indicators to 4. The Championship Elite starter is equipped with safeguards to protect batteries from deep discharge. Battery Critically low Main screen displays warning will display on the LCD when the battery has been on “Battery Critically Low”...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Power adapter DC Supply: 24 VDC @ 2.5A. The 24 V power adapter is used for recharging indoors only. Note: The Championship Elite Start System can only be operated from battery power, keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possibility of electric shock.

  • Page 32: Appendix A: Certifications

    Appendix A: Certifications Safety Certification This device conforms to Std. UL 863 and UL 1492 and is listed in Colorado Time Systems’ UL file E190097. 56EF FCC Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
  • Page 33 EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Everlast Climbing Industries, Inc. DBA Colorado Time Systems 1551 E 11 Street Loveland, CO 80537, USA ++1 970 667 1000 www.coloradotime.com declare under our sole responsibility that the Product: Start System Model numbers: Elite, SSE to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following European Directives:...

  • Page 34: Appendix B: Factory Default Settings

    Appendix B: Factory Default Settings Start Settings Start Volume Medium Strobe Intensity Start Tone CTS Beep Recall Tone CTS Beep Recall Time 15 Seconds Training Mode Settings Interval 15 Seconds TYM (Take Your Marks) Standard Audio Settings Internal Speaker Volume Middle position Lane Speaker Volume Middle position...

  • Page 35: Appendix C: Supporting & Auxiliary Equipment

    Appendix C: Supporting & Auxiliary Equipment EVI and TR-3 EXTSTROBE+ CTS Tripod External Visual Indicator R-015-747-xxx START-FPM-2 EVI/EXTSTROBE+ Connection cable Pole mount kit for available in lengths of CTS starters. 15ft, 125ft, 10m, or 50m. R-015-752 EVI-FPM Elite Start System Y- Pole mount kit for splitter to legacy EVIs/EXTSTROBE+s...
  • Page 36 Customer Service Department www.coloradotime.com Email: support@coloradotime.com Phone: +1 970-667-1000 Toll Free U.S. and Canada 1 800-287-0653 Fax: +1 970-667-1032...

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