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- Page 1 Model 3850B Timer AC4 Four Timer Autocross Timing System Owner’s Manual Rev E 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 ........................7 Single Sensor ...........................9 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
Each standard hard-wired Timer AC4 Autocross Internal Battery 9.6VDC package includes: Lithium-Ion T-Port Connections 05-5825 to Sensor 1 - 3850B Timer AC4 Console Unit 06-TT01 2 - IR Beam Emitters (5040) Connection Type RJ45 Modular 2 - IR Track Sensors (5140) Identifier Codes... -
Page 6: Set-Up Steps - Timer Ac4 & Timer T-Link2
RaceAmerica Timer using the 06-TT02 Data current timers is stopped by a finish line crossing Communications cable. Power on ID Z and or manually stopped via the keypad (Wired only). -
Page 7: Cabling Diagrams
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 WARNING: To avoid damage to wireless units, do not operate any wireless device without the antenna installed. Do not operate wireless units within four feet of each other The *4 CONFIG menu is used to configure... - Page 8 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Sensors at the start line or the finish line.. Connect STEP 1 - 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 9: Single Sensor
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Laptimer Single Track Sensor Configuration 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 10 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...
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Page 11: 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 12: Console Features
SYSTEM SETTINGS Connecting the 12VDC power source places Press *1 REPORT to print the current the RaceAmerica Timer AC4 into a self-test of the systems setup to a connected printer. This is very microprocessor circuitry and LED displays (Light helpful to quickly see if the system is configured Emitting Diode). -
Page 13: Configure Print Header
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 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 until a sensor will not see another trip to allow for the alignment is off a little or intermittent, the rear wheels and blowing dirt to settle. -
Page 14: Console Configuration
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 CONSOLE CONFIGUATION MENU *4 CONFIG ConFiG ConFiG ConFiG Print rACE HEAdEr SEnSor SinGLE C01 to C39 diSP Print XXXX duAL SSS.fff Blank C01 to C39 XXXX End ET xxx.xxx AutoPr C01 to C39 XXXX out ET xxx.xxx... -
Page 15: T-Link Wireless Sensors
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATIONS TIMER OPERATION The RS232 Serial Port can be configured for T-Link Wireless Track Sensors or to interface to Once set up, operation of the Timer AC4 is a PC running race management software. - Page 16 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Each finish freezes the running timer and time to the serial ports (PCs and displays). sends the time to the serial ports (PCs and If a car goes off course and cannot finish; displays). press ‘IGNORE [2] to not count the lap. Use ‘All The console operator can use the Manual Stop’...
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Page 17: Countdown Timer
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 Dual Beam - Autocross Solo II failed flashing to get the operators attention. If the Hard-Wired finish sensor goes out of alignment, the display will show [FiniSH] [SenSor] [test] [FAiLEd] with Run Dual Beam hard-wired with Sensors [on] test failed flashing to get the operators attention. -
Page 18: Keypad Functions
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 •• the number of minutes (01 to 99) and press # KEY 3 ENTER. The display will show [Count] [XX. Pressing the [3] key will manually start a XX] representing minutes and seconds remaining. timer. This is the same function as breaking the Press [1] again to stop the count;... - Page 19 RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 ••• NOTE: All four timers also have a backup timer KEY *1 internally maintained by the Timer AC4. These free-running timers do not stop at the maximum Pressing *1 will print the current configuration elapsed time, instead, the timers roll over back to in he system to a connected serial printer.
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Page 20: Status Display Messages
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 finish line. The dashes on the display will begin ed, the display will show[no rF] [SEnSor] [on]. to count up as signals are received from the T- Link units on the track. 0 displayed represents STATUS DISPLAY MESSAGES 0%, 1 represents 10%, 2 represents 20% etc. -
Page 21: Technical Details
RaceAmerica Model 3850 Timer AC4 StArt SEnSor tESt FAiLEd Display currently counting with the highest time This message indicates the alignment of the elapsed is stopped and output is sent to the Serial port and Large Display port. Track Sensor and Beam Emitter at the start line... -
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.