Daktronics OMNISPORT 2000, Operation Manual

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Relay Take-Off Platform
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9 Relay Take-Off Platform
The Relay Take-Off Platform (RTOP) triggers the OmniSport 2000 console when a swimmer
leaves the start block. The touchpad time is also sent to the console where it is compared
to the time when the swimmer left the RTOP. The difference between these two times
is either positive or negative. A positive time is a legal exchange while a negative time
indicates that there was an early exchange. The RTOP senses human contact and not
pressure or force. It is not affected by loose, vibrating blocks, weight of the swimmer, or
hop starts. There is NO manufacturer’s tolerance to set on Daktronics RTOPs.
The RTOP also plays an important part in training. When used with a Daktronics
touchpad, horn start, and pace clock, it allows athletes to perfect their relay exchange
time and reaction times. When the platform and touchpad are connected to a pace
clock, it will display the relay exchange time of the athletes. When the platform is used
in conjunction with the horn start and pace clock, it determines the reaction time from
when the start tone sounds and when the athlete leaves the platform.
System Setup
Reference Drawings:
Mounting, Relay Take-Off Platform .................................................................. DWG-268945
The lightweight plastic construction of the RTOP ( Figure 55 ) allows for easy setup and
removal of the platform. Follow the steps below each time the RTOP is used.
Before Securing the RTOP
• Before placing the RTOP on the block
with the platform bend towards the pool,
inspect the sides, back, and front for cracks
or breaks.
• Inspect the gray electronics box for cracks.
Also check that the sticker covering the red
LED on the end is not peeling or torn, plus
verify that the cable strain reliefs are secure
and not broken, loose, or missing.
a� Loosen, but do not completely remove, the four screws on the gray electronics
box to take off the cover.
b� Do not allow the inside of the box to get wet when the cover has been taken off
for inspection or battery replacement.
c� Check the inside of the box for any indication of water. Next, inspect the gasket
that seals the cover of the box for any tears, kinks, or anything that may cause
the box to no longer be waterproof.
d� The RTOP uses two AA batteries inside the electronics box. These batteries should
be replaced before the meet, whenever the LED indicator shows a constant solid
light, or the light is off when plugged into the deck cabling and the timing
console is powered on.
Typically the batteries need replacing every two days of competition or 20 hours
of use. Verify that the batteries are installed so that the springs are pressing on the
negative end of the batteries.
Figure 55: Relay Take-Off Platform