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Timer Operation
CUTTING (2)
1) The timer automatically begins counting down
from the time limit when the rider breaks the elec-
tric eye beam or the START/STOP button is
pressed. (Note: The electric eyes only start the
timer, they
will not stop
the timer).
2) When time expires, the horn is sounded and the
timer automatically stops. At this time, a score can
be entered (see
Entering a Score
below).
If the electric eyes are used, they are disabled when-
ever the timer stops. This allows arena preparation
between riders without starting the timer. A flashing
Off
message is displayed over the electric eye status
to remind the operator that the eyes are disabled.
After the arena is cleared for the next rider, press the
EYES ON button to re-enable the electric eyes.
Entering a Score
Press the SCORE/PENALTY button. Then, key in
the score, followed by the ENTER key. Pressing the
decimal point button moves the input cursor to the
right of the decimal. However, zeros to the right of
the decimal
do not
need to be entered.
After the score is entered, it is shown on the main
time display, on the scoreboard, and on the printer (if
connected). The score remains on the display and
scoreboard until time starts for the next rider.
Correcting Mistakes
If a mistake is made while entering the score, press
and hold down
the CLEAR TIME button until the
timer beeps and the score value is cleared.
If ENTER has already been pressed, simply start the
score entry process over – the new score replaces the
previous score.
Useful Features
Accidental Timer Stop
If the timer is accidentally stopped during a run,
the
rider can still be accurately timed
by pressing the
RESTART button. As long as RESTART is pressed
before time expires, timing is resumed without any
loss of time.
Previous Time/Score Recall
Use the PREV and NEXT keys to scan back and forth
through previous times and scores. The previous time
display is removed after ten seconds, or by
pressing any other key. You may view a previous
score even while the timer is running.
Skipping a Rider / No Score
Pressing the NO TIME button prints "-- No Score --"
on the optional printer. This ensures a line is present
on the printer for each contestant registered to ride. If
a score is not entered for a rider, the printer
automati-
cally
prints "--No Score--" for the rider when the
timer starts for the next contestant.
Summary of Contents for Polaris
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