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Race Timer – User Manual
RT1-UML
Version 1.5
© Logos Technology 2011 – 2015
Contents
1. General Information ....................................................................................................................... 1
2. Connection Instructions – Infrared Starting Beams ........................................................................ 5
3. Connection Instructions – Solenoid Starting Module ..................................................................... 8
4. Combined Infrared and Solenoid Starting ...................................................................................... 9
5. Software Installation ..................................................................................................................... 10
6. Software and Timer Checking ....................................................................................................... 11
7. Race Timer Operation ................................................................................................................... 12
8. Race Results .................................................................................................................................. 14
9. Setup Options................................................................................................................................ 16
1. General Information
Welcome to the user manual for the Race Timer. The timer consists of hardware that measures the
race time and software running on a computer that controls the race and displays the results. For
example the system can be used to time CO
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model drag racing cars.
These instructions apply to:

Hardware Version 1.0
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Dual Infrared (IR) transmitter option (separate IR transmitters are available is required)
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Infrared beams for both the start and end of the track, or, Solenoids at the start of the track
and IR beams at the end.
Function Overview

1ms, 1/1000 second timing for accurate timing. This is crystal oscillator
based electronic hardware timing (the laptop computer is not involved in the measurement
process). 0.5ms measurement granularity to ensure timing accuracy.

Drag racing “Christmas Tree” sequencing starting display for real racing
experience.

Overhead screen projector (not supplied) display interface supported by the
laptop for viewing by a large target audience.

Screen shows dual lane information: reaction time, race time and racing
speed. All software is included.