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2.2 Run the Champ Timer Setup Program
IMPORTANT!
Unplug any solenoid start gate while using the Linesetup program.
We supply the Champ Timer Setup Program (LINESETUP4.EXE) on a CD to
establish the initial communication and also for updating any settings that you may
wish to change.
You may use the LINESETUP4 program directly from the CD or copy it to any
directory of your choice. You only need the one file: LINESETUP4.EXE to run this
program.
Before you start the LINESETUP4.EXE program make sure that the Champ
Timer Finish Line Timer is plugged into the computer and turned on.
Make sure that you do
NOT
have any other programs running that use the
same COM port, such as a race manager program.
To start the Champ Timer Setup Program, simply double-click on the
LINESETUP4.EXE program name.
Select the COM port you will be using for communication in the Connection
box.
Click the “CONNECT/AUTO” button. The “CONNECT” button is currently
displaying “DISCONNECT” in the picture below because it has already been
pressed and the status is “Connected”.
The Champ Timer Version should appear at the top of the box. The Track
Sensors area will show the state of the sensors and switches.
This is the display as it appears when there are 4 lanes and communication
has been established successfully. Waving a hand under the sensors triggered the
timer and the ‘Get Results’ button was pressed in order to see the result string from
the timer.
