Setting the Start / Finish Line
The G2X has the ability to provide on-track lap times to the driver via the dash display. This can be
accomplished by setting the start / finish line while on the track. Through the use of GPS coordinates,
the G2X then remembers the location of the start / finish line and a lap time is produced. In addition, the
lap +/- difference is also available, after passing start finish.
1)
When three satellites are located, slowly begin driving, and then apply a Long Press to the left
Lap-/Set SF
button for three flashes of the
red
LED shift lights.
The message Set SF?
will be
displayed.
To escape this function and start again, press the right button (Lap+/ Set Ref) button
for 1 flash of the
red
LED shift lights.
Lap Set Start Finish
2)
Next, simply drive the vehicle slowly (between 10 and 20 mph) across the desired start / finish
area. When passing the desired location, apply a Short Press to the Lap-/Set SF button. This is
acknowledged by 1 flash of the
red
LED shift lights. The dash will then default to Lap Number
and Lap Time display mode. Lap number and time will be displayed, following the completion
of the first full lap. The location of the Start / Finish is at the discretion of the user. This action
only needs to be performed one time, upon each visit to a location.
For example if a Start / Finish is set upon arrival at Track A, this position will be valid for the
entire time at that track. If the user then takes the G2X to Track B and sets a Start / Finish at that
location, that Start / Finish location will be valid only for Track B. If the user then returns to
Track A, it will be necessary to set the Start / Finish again. It is much the same as trying to
obtain a laptime from Track A, if your beacon transmitter was at Track B (if a beacon transmitter
& receiver type of system was in use).
Tip:
In order for the G2X to properly calculate the start / finish line area, the vehicle must be
moving in the normal direction of travel when setting the start / finish line area. If the vehicle
is stopped when the start / finish line area is set, the G2X will not be able to determine the
vehicle heading which will cause the dash to display incorrect lap times.
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