Daktronics OMNISPORT 2000, Operation Manual

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Relay Take-Off Platform
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Test the RTOP
When using the OmniSport 2000 console:
• Plug the RTOP into a button input on the deck cabling, typically the BUTTON 3 input.
Configure the OmniSport 2000 console for that button. Refer to Relay Take-Off
(p.50) .
• The red LED on the RTOP’s gray electronics box should be flashing.
• Place your hand flat on the RTOP, hold for 2 seconds, and then quickly pull away. The
red LED should turn on solid for approximately 1 second then begin flashing again.
• Verify that the times are appearing on OmniSport printouts. Times should also appear
in Pro Swimming computer if using that software.
Note: The OnmiSport 2000 console must be configured for a relay event in order to
see Exchange times.
When using the pace clock:
• Set the pace clock to Program 11 .
• Connect the RTOP cord into the pace clock
jack labeled PLATFORM ( Figure 59 ).
• Place your hand flat on the RTOP, hold for 2
seconds, and then quickly pull away. The top
colon on the pace clock will quickly flash on
and off if there is proper connection.
Operations
The main function of the Relay Take-Off Platform
is for relay exchanges during competitive events.
When used in conjunction with a complete
Daktronics timing system, it can be used to
detect relay exchanges to 1/100th of a second.
Daktronics RTOPs will only work with an OmniSport
2000 timer or a Daktronics pace clock. Coaches
can use the RTOP in practices with the pace
clock to improve start reaction times. Figure 60
shows a negative exchange when the swimmer
left the platform early.
Operating with OmniSport 2000 Console Only
When operating the OmniSport 2000 timing console with RTOPs, the configuration is done
in the RELAY TAKE-OFF menu ; refer to Relay Take-Off (p.50) . Press [MENU]>[4]>[2]>[7] to
edit the following information:
•
BTN/DAKTRONICS: For Daktronics Relay Take-Off Platform. Press [ENTER] .
• RELAY TAKE-OFF INPUT USED: This is the button input that the platform is plugged into.
Use [1]–[3] to select the button # the RTOP is plugged into and then press [ENTER] .
• RELAY TAKE-OFF ARM TIME: This is the duration window between touchpad time and
RTOP time (0.8 seconds suggested). Use [0]–[9] to set the desired arm time and then
press [ENTER] to save. Return to the main menu by pressing [MENU] once.
Figure 59: Connecting to Pace Clock
Figure 60: Pace Clock w/ Negative Time