LS and RS poles should face each other on the left and right sides of the start/finish line
respectively.
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Place the two single pole bases between the two lanes. The distance from the double
poles to their corresponding single pole (measured across the racing lane) should be 7
feet. The seven foot measurement should be between the poles and not between the bases.
Ensure that the legs with arrows are pointing directly at the start pole (LS or RS) in the
opposing double upright stand. The arrow should align with the start/finish line. Ensure
that all four bases rest firmly on one surface (e.g. not spanning matting and floor). The
bases can be adjusted for uneven surfaces using the three screw-in feet on each base.
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Power on all six poles by rotating the black power ring at the base of each pole. The LED
at the top of the black capped poles should glow red and the LED at the top of the green
capped poles should glow green (after briefly flashing red during power on). Constant red
LEDs on the green capped poles indicate lack of alignment – power off the poles, repeat
alignment in that lane and then power on again. Aligning the poles with the power
already on may result in a weaker and less reliable alignment. Assure that all six poles are
powered on and aligned before leaving this step.
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Power on the timing console, audio speaker/amplifier and judge’s switch.
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Power on both trees by depressing the power switch on the bottom of the tree. If the trees
are being used outdoors, they can be switched to their brightest mode by momentarily
depressing the bright/pgm switch. Subsequent activations of the switch will toggle
between indoor and outdoor settings. Do not hold the switch in as the tree may enter a
programming mode. Programming mode can be exited by powering off the tree. Tree
brightness must be set for outdoors each time the tree is powered on – indoor is always the
power on default.
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Plug in the two large displays (they will show a dash (-) when first powered up.
Step 6 – Testing the system
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Walk through the start/finish line in both the right and left lane. The large displays should
now show numbers and you may see a red light on the tree for the corresponding lane. Go
to the timing console – the bottom window should show S P and Not Run or Not Ready
for each lane. If you see an X rather than an S or a P, check the alignment in that lane and
then walk through the start finish line for that lane again.
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Press the clear time button to make the system ready for a heat. The display should
indicate ready for both lanes and a green LED should illuminate at the base of each tree.
Depress the judge’s handswitch or the large black button on the timing console to start a
heat. The tree will sequence rapidly up to test its lights and then begin the start cadence.
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