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FinishLynx Scholastic System Quick Start Guide 

 

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FinishLynx Scholastic System  

Verify that your FinishLynx Scholastic System contains the components pictured here. If something is missing, or you have questions 
regarding your system, call: 1-800-989-LYNX or send an email to 

[email protected] 

Item 

Description 

Part 

Number 

 

Item 

Description 

Part Number 

 

Carrying case 

1A210 

 

 

Normally closed start 
sensor with light  

3L400 

 

EtherLynx Vision 
Scholastic high 
sensitivity camera  

5L510 

 

 

500 ft. start sensor 
cable 

3A100 

 

CS Mount 2.8-10mm P-
Iris Lens 

CS2810P 

 

 

DB15 to XLR 
Connection cable 

451-S 

Not pictured 

Scholastic-level Timer 
enable option 
embedded in camera 

5LTE 

 

 

25 ft. Ethernet cables 
(x2) 

C10BT-25 

 

Geared head 

BG3275 

 

 

Capture button and 
USB/Serial adapter 

1A205U 

 

Camera tripod 

5LTP10 

 

 

Power Injector for 
Power Over Ethernet 

IDL-PoE 

 

Lynx USB Flash Drive 
with FinishLynx LITE & 
LynxPad 

5LSWL 

and 

9LSW01 

 

 

Be sure to keep your USB flash drive safe. It includes your Serial Numbers, Software, & Quick-Start Guides.  

To access the files, insert the flash drive in your computer and navigate to the folders.

 

Items Not Included 

 

Computer (laptop recommended) running Microsoft Windows.  Your computer needs: one available USB port or a 
serial port (a 9-pin connection found on the back), and one available Ethernet port. 

 

Plumb bob and string.  The plumb bob is available at your local hardware store, and you can use virtually any type of 
string or twine, as long as it is at least the width of your track (optional). 

 

Printer (optional).

Introduction 

In this quick start guide, you will learn how to set up and configure the FinishLynx LITE network, set up the EtherLynx 
Scholastic camera and align it with the finish line, capture, evaluate, and print a FinishLynx LITE image and results, and 
import a start list created in LynxPad.   

For more detailed or advanced instructions, consult the online 

FinishLynx Operator’s Manual (

help.finishlynx.com

)

 or the 

technical support section of our website:

 www.finishlynx.com/support/

. 

Summary of Contents for FinishLynx

Page 1: ...FinishLynx Scholastic System Quick Start Guide Page 1 FinishLynx Scholastic Package Quick Start Guide For EtherLynx Vision Cameras ...

Page 2: ...nd 9LSW01 Be sure to keep your USB flash drive safe It includes your Serial Numbers Software Quick Start Guides To access the files insert the flash drive in your computer and navigate to the folders Items Not Included Computer laptop recommended running Microsoft Windows Your computer needs one available USB port or a serial port a 9 pin connection found on the back and one available Ethernet por...

Page 3: ...File Open 2 Double click Sprint evn to open the sample event Note This sample is a two camera image Your Scholastic System uses only 1 line scan camera and produces single camera images 3 Click the mouse once on the torso of a competitor on the left side of the screen A red hairline appears You can click and hold the red crosshair and drag it up or down to the correct lane number on the left side ...

Page 4: ... Tripod Note In addition to following the instructions in this quick start guide we recommend you view the Camera Setup Mounting and Alignment videos available on the Lynx YouTube channel and website www finishlynx com support setup videos 1 Open the legs of the tripod in line with the finish line preferably on the infield and approximately 8 10 feet back 2 Extend the legs of the tripod so they ar...

Page 5: ...hLynx LITE Wait while the green status bar in the lower right corner of the screen completes its cycle Align Vision Camera in EasyAlign 2 D Video Mode 1 Activate EasyAlign by clicking on the 2D align Icon in the top left hand corner of the FinishLynx Hardware Control screen The icon turns green and the 2 D video viewer appears within the software The 2 D viewer makes it easy to see how your camera...

Page 6: ...ra until they are clearly visible on both ends of the finish line Note It may be necessary to move the camera further back from the track if you cannot see all lanes in the image Tilt Pan Swivel 6 After the image on the computer shows a white background and black lane lines and your assistant appears in the inner and outer most lanes adjust the camera lens focus ring again until all lanes appear c...

Page 7: ...y through the finish line 5 Practice evaluating the image by following the same steps you followed earlier in Step 3 6 Click File Save to save the race to the Practice competition directory 7 Crop space between competitors in your FinishLynx image by right clicking and drawing a box around the unwanted space Release the mouse button and select Crop from the dialog that appears 8 Optional Print the...

Page 8: ...FinishLynx Scholastic System Quick Start Guide Page 8 Notes ...

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