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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems’ Infinity start system.

Its multi-purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic

start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of

these applications are included in this manual.

When you receive your Colorado Time Systems’ equipment, follow these

steps:

1) Open all shipping boxes.

Note: We recommend that you save all shipping boxes and packing material.

You are responsible for damage to your equipment if an item is returned

improperly packed.

2) Check all concealed damage immediately upon receipt of equipment.

Report any damage directly to the freight carrier.

3) Use the Packing List included with the shipment to take an inventory of

all items. If you believe one or more parts to be missing, contact our

Customer Service Department immediately. They can be reached by email:

[email protected], or by telephone: 800-279-0653 x 256

in the U.S. and Canada, or at 970-667-1000 x256.

This instruction guide addresses all issues related to the installation and

normal operation of your Infinity start system. A complete maintenance

and troubleshooting section covers the most common problems that are

user correctable. For any repairs or problems not found in this instruction

guide, call Colorado Time Systems’ Customer Service Department, ext.

256, toll-free at 800-279-0653 (U.S. and Canada) or 970-667-1000.

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Scope of this Instruction Guide

Receiving Your Equipment

Summary of Contents for F849

Page 1: ...Infinity Start System User Guide F849 Rev 1005 ...

Page 2: ...reserved Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales 800 279 0111 or 1 970 667 1000 Service 800 287 0653 x256 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 Service Fax 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com ...

Page 3: ...ng your Infinity with an Electronic Timer 2 3 Microphone 2 3 On Off Switch 2 3 Adjusting PA Volume 2 3 Speakers 2 3 External Strobe 2 4 3 Using Your Infinity Electronic Start System Starter s Microphone 3 1 Strobe Light 3 1 Timer Output 3 1 Operating Notes 3 2 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance 4 1 Battery 4 1 Cable Harness 4 1 Storage 4 1 In Case of Difficulty 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 2 R...

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Page 5: ...ectly to the freight carrier 3 Use the Packing List included with the shipment to take an inventory of all items If you believe one or more parts to be missing contact our Customer Service Department immediately They can be reached by email customerservice coloradotime com or by telephone 800 279 0653 x 256 in the U S and Canada or at 970 667 1000 x256 This instruction guide addresses all issues r...

Page 6: ...rence provides fair starts to hearing impaired athletes The Infinity includes one built in 40 watt 8 ohm moisture and corrosion resistant reflex speaker An additional speaker with is available for far lane starting Single microphone used to address swimmers start the race and recall in the event of a false start Place the Infinity module on a tabletop or pool deck or use the optional CTS tripod TR...

Page 7: ...onment When it is operated in the United States it must be used in accordance with the National Electric Code When it is operated elsewhere it must be used in accordance with all applicable national and local codes and regulations When charging the Infinity Start System power supply must be used with a grounded outlet This equipment is intended to be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fa...

Page 8: ...When servicing those parts shown in the user manual use only replacement parts specified Replacing of fuses or similar servicing shall be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply Strobe Connector Panel Speaker Figure A Infinity Start System Components ...

Page 9: ...ne as a public address system sub stantially reduces battery life The Infinity connection panel has a battery life indicator LED The LED will shine green when the battery is fully charged It will turn yellow when the battery has 5 6 hours of use remaining It is best to recharge the bat tery when the indicator turns yellow The battery indicator will turn red when only 1 2 hours of battery power rem...

Page 10: ...recharge the battery before use It is nor mal for rechargeable batteries to lose some power when not in use The battery will lose 20 of its charge in two to three months if it is not left plugged in Note Make sure the power switch is in the Off position while charging An optional spare battery and external charger BP 3 are also available for facilities to ensure that their Infinity always has a ch...

Page 11: ...inity is not in use Failure to do so will result in a discharged battery after a few days To pre vent battery discharge always remember to turn off the power switch and recharge the battery overnight as soon as possible after using your Infinity To adjust the PA volume turn on the Infinity and adjust the volume knob on the connector panel Rotating the volume control clockwise increases the volume ...

Page 12: ...nect the external strobe plug one end of a DC3 cable into the external strobe and the other end into either microphone 1 or 2 on the infinity start system Either microphone plug will work External Strobe 2 4 ...

Page 13: ...hone rest is built into the Infinity to the left of the connection panel When the microphone is not in use make a habit of snapping the microphone on to the rest Using the microphone rest keeps the microphone out of the way and prevents accidental drops and potential damage The strobe light flashes automatically whenever the start system receives a start pulse When properly connected to an electro...

Page 14: ... Its different colors indicate Green fully charged Yellow needs charging Red almost out of power Flashing green in charging mode If coaches parents and spectators attempt to start their stopwatches from the start tone they will not get accurate starts The relatively slow speed of sound compared with the speed of light generally results in late stop watch starts for observers at any distance from t...

Page 15: ...peakers speaker connections cable harness terminals and timer start cable connector to remain wet constantly Colorado Time Systems uses the finest quality materials available for these items but the pool environment is very harsh The corrosive action of chemically treated pool water will eventually corrode any connector exposed to it for long periods of time Proper care and handling of cables can ...

Page 16: ... the Symptom column and then follow the recommendations in the Action column one at a time in the order they appear If the problem you are experiencing is not listed or the recommended remedies do not have the desired effect write a summa ry of the problem and all steps you have taken to correct it and call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department ext 256 toll free at 800 CTS 0653 U S and...

Page 17: ...or location of this item on the Infinity connector panel 3 Check speaker connector at external speaker and on Infinity connector panel 4 The microphone switch may be bad substitute another microphone No public address output at 1 Check volume control level on the See Figure B for location of this item speaker s Infinity connector panel 2 Check speaker connector at external speaker and on Infinity ...

Page 18: ...s described on page 4 3 If you have tried to charge the 12v battery and it no longer is holding a charge you may need to replace it with a new battery The battery indica tor LED will shine red if after charging the battery did not hold the charge To replace the battery place the Infinity unit on a table in a dry location away from the pool deck 1 With a Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the three ...

Page 19: ...nnectors to the corresponding connectors on the battery Do not pull excessively on the wires or you may dislodge them from the main circuit board 7 Replace the back panel and tighten the three screws to hold the panel in place 4 5 ...

Page 20: ... Time Systems 1551 East 11th Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales U S and Canada 1 800 279 0111 x250 Service U S and Canada 1 800 287 0653 x256 Sales and Service outside U S and Canada 1 970 667 1000 Fax 970 667 1032 ...

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