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RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB
car number which will print on timeslips and be
sent to PCs; press again to blank out the current
number and receive a prompt to enter a new
number; press
[#] [ENTER]
to accept.
SYSTEM OPTIONS
Several options (Printer, Digital Display or
PC) can be connected by a RS232 cable connec-
tion up to 100 feet or by a Wireless Link for great
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er distances (line of sight up to a quarter mile).
Connectors are on the underside of the console.
PRINTER OPTION
Connect the timeslip printer interface cable
to the 3210 Timer MB using the RS232 PRINTER
PORT on the console. The 3210 will auto print
the configured number of timeslips after each race.
Additional copies can be printed by pressing the
[0] PRINT key before the timer is reset. The print
function is disabled if the timer is timing a run.
LED DISPLAY OPTIONS
The Timer MB can be connected to a
LED Display to display race results for a
crowd and the competitors. Connect the model
6450/6560/6860/6650 LED Display to view the
ET immediately upon completion of each run.
ADDING PC CAPTURE SOFTWARE
The Timer MB can be connected to a PC
(Windows 98 or later Operating System) to cap
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ture the times and build a file with racers names
and race results. RaceAmerica offers an optional
data capture software package for this purpose.
The software captures the timer data plus
data/time stamps from the PC plus allows entry
of racer information. All data is then saved in
a tab delimited file for further use and analysis
with popular spreadsheet and database application
programs.
MAINTENANCE
The 3210 Series Console, Beam Emitters,
and Track Sensors do not require any maintenance.
To insure uninterruptted operation on race
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day, it is suggested to keep track of battery usage
hours so as to have fully charged batteries. Plan
to replace the ‘AA’ cells in the Beam Emitters after
about 60 hours use. If you are using rechargeable
‘AA’ cells, recharge them each day. Low battery
voltage (Emitter voltage below 4.3VDC) will
cause intermittent operation of the system result
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ing in intermittent events at the finish line as the
battery power weakens.
To maintain the highest level of timing accu
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racy and minimize false trips, annual preventative
maintenance and calibration should be performed
on all system track sensors and beam emitter units.
SPARE PARTS
Further to minimize race program inter
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ruptions, RaceAmerica recommends some spare
parts. A spare emitter/sensor pair and track cable
should be available in the event of an unfortunate
accident during a program. Contact RaceAmerica
for availability and pricing of spares items.
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
Support agreements are available from
RaceAmerica providing Telephone Assistance on
technical issues and operational questions, repair
and/or replacement of hardware failures, Software
and Firmware updates and bug reporting, and
Annual Preventative Maintenance on all system
track sensors and beam emitter units. Contact
RaceAmerica for more information and pricing
of Support Agreements.
