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Race Timer 

 

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Setup Options 

The Race Timer software has a number of setup options that are available by pressing the “Setup” 
button at the bottom left of the main screen. 

 

 

Titles: the top two titles for the centre of the main screen. 

 

Images: The images in the top left and right corners of the main screen. 

 

Names: List of names, one per line, with optional header (check “Has Header Row option), 
can be specified in a text file. These names are then available as “Racer Name 1 & 2” from a 
drop down list in the main screen. Manual name entry can also be selected if required 
(check “Allow Name Entry” option). 

 

Music played on the computer can be toggled on and off while racing if selected. 

 

Mode: select the configuration for the race timer system: 

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Start Type: (1) Infrared sensors at the start of the track or (2) Starting module with 
solenoids. 

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Start Points: Specify the number starting trigger start points (sensors): one or two 
lanes. For one lane the lane 1 input is used to trigger the start for both lanes. 

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Start Trigger (Solenoid option only): (1) manual starting by press button switches, (2) 
automatic starting by the controller after countdown. 

Summary of Contents for RT1-UML

Page 1: ...d to time CO2 model drag racing cars These instructions apply to Hardware Version 1 0 Dual Infrared IR transmitter option separate IR transmitters are available is required Infrared beams for both the...

Page 2: ...d firing mechanisms are supported Contents Standard Option For the standard option infrared detectors are placed at the start and end of the track The user supplies the track and starting hardware alo...

Page 3: ...dule 2 x Starting solenoids used to drive a CO2 cylinder puncture pin or otherwise start the race 1 x Power supply 12V 1A provide power for the solenoid starting module User Manual Other Equipment Tra...

Page 4: ...Race Timer Page 4 One year warranty after purchase...

Page 5: ...am holes on each side 3 Connect 3 5mm leads from the IR receiver modules to the correct receiver inputs on the main controller unit for both lanes 1 and 2 Note that any leads should be physically secu...

Page 6: ...dual transmitter module when a central dual transmitter is physically possible to mount In this case mount each single transmitter module as required and point it at its counterpart receiver The lead...

Page 7: ...Race Timer Page 7...

Page 8: ...rect lanes 3 Connect 3 5mm leads from the starting module control inputs to the associated outputs on the main controller module for both lanes 1 and 2 Note that any leads should be physically secured...

Page 9: ...ible to the naked eye and also harmless 2 Optionally two single transmitter modules can replace the single dual transmitter module when a central dual transmitter is physically possible to mount In th...

Page 10: ...t com en au download details aspx id 40779 Once installed it should appear as Microsoft Net Framework 4 5 under Control Panel Programs and Features 2 Install the Race Timer application software by sel...

Page 11: ...h the lanes at the top of the lane light stack will turn green when IR beams are aligned c Capacitors Charging Please wait while the capacitors are charging for operating the starting solenoid module...

Page 12: ...es of the racers for each lane in the position required or selected them if they have been previously entered see Setup Options below 5 Press the start button on the computer and wait for the green ra...

Page 13: ...een may display the problem Which is also recorded in the following file tmp RaceTimerLog txt 4 The About box can be used to make any comments or requests on the Race Timer IR Beams The infrared beams...

Page 14: ...red An arrow appears above the column name to show if the results are sorted by ascending or descending order Also results are stored in the file RaceTimerResults csv in the My Documents area of the l...

Page 15: ...Race Timer Page 15...

Page 16: ...Name 1 2 from a drop down list in the main screen Manual name entry can also be selected if required check Allow Name Entry option Music played on the computer can be toggled on and off while racing...

Page 17: ...e units is required along with the actual race track length in order to display the vehicle speed in MPH or KM H Notes 1 With the solenoid starting option selected then automatic operation can be enab...

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