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Ready to Start Race State:
This state is indicated by a steady green light and occurs when either
official acknowledges the
Are You Ready
signal. The starter presses the blinking green button in
response to the timing official request, or the timing official clicks the READY button in response
to the starter request to start the race. In both cases, the ready light on the Starter Unit and the
READY button on the computer turn solid green.
Race in Progress State:
The green light remains solid and the red light blinks on the Starter Unit
for 8 seconds to indicate that the race is in progress. The Start Race tab on the computer
displays the race running message and the race time is displayed above the preview area.
Not Ready Signal
: This state is indicated by a flashing red light and busy tone on the Starter
Unit. The ABORT button on the capture computer flashes red and plays an audible warning
sound. This indicates that an official is not ready to start the race.
Radios not Communicating Signal
: This is indicated by a flashing red light and a rapid busy tone
on the Starter Unit. The ABORT button on the capture computer flashes red and the error is
shown in Start Race Tab.
10.3
Powering the Unit
Power Save Mode
The Starter Unit goes into power save mode after 10 minutes of inactivity to conserve battery power.
Pressing the READY button returns the starter to full power mode.
The Starter Unit can manually be put in power save mode by holding the STOP button for five seconds.
The capture computer receives a signal when the Starter Unit goes into power save mode and displays a
message in the Start Race tab. The capture computer cannot communicate with the Starter Unit while
the unit is in power save mode.
Battery Test
You may check the voltage of the batteries in the Starter Unit when the unit is in power save mode by
pressing the red STOP button. The number of chimes indicates battery strength:
4 - full battery charge
3 - good batteries
2 - Batteries are near the end of their life
1 - Low battery. Change the batteries before the race.
It is recommended that you check the battery level before each meet. Communication between the
radio units is unpredictable when the voltage is low and the batteries need to be replaced.
The Starter Unit requires 3 AA batteries. Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix used
batteries with new batteries. All batteries should be of the same type.
10.4
Setup
The Starter Unit is positioned next to the starting official on the starting line. The unit should be located
about 12 from the starting pistol when the gun is up but no closer to avoid powder burns on the unit
and damage to the sound sensor. It can be attached to the starter stand or a tripod, or be held in the
starter’s other hand.
The USB Radio unit is attached to the capture computer through a USB port. The
FT-FAT
camera is
located at the finish line and is connected to the Trendnet POE switch and capture computer with a
shielded Cat 6 network cable.
