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RaceAmerica Model 3210 Timer MB
Layout the Track Sensor Cables on the track
site (see cable diagram Fig 1). The large round
connector connects to the Console and the two
smaller connectors (RJ12) connect to the Track
Sensors at the Start and Finish lines as indicated
on the cable near the RJ12 connector. Install the
Emitter and Sensors in the Foam Stands (if this
option was purchased); connect the Cable to the
Timer Console and the Track Sensors (through the
opening in the back of the Foam Stand).
If T-Link wireless unit sensors (external or
internal) are being used, Place the ‘A’ unit at the
Start and the ‘B’ unit at the Finish per diagrams
(Fig 2 or 3). Place the ‘Z’ unit in the proximity
of the console and connect to the Serial Port
(Blue cable 06-TT01 or 06-TT02). The ‘Z’ unit
may actually be mounted underneath the console
(Model 5801). Positioning the antenna(s) as
high in the air as possible and with line-of-sight
between units will optimize performance. With
the under side unit, connect the short cable
between the T-Link and serial port (Fig 4).
STEP 4 -
Connect any optional scoreboards, displays
or PCs per owner manuals at this time. The
drawings in Figs 5 thru 7 show some of the
connection options.
Connections are for RS232 serial data at
9600 baud. When the option is located more than
100ft from the console, using wireless or RS422
communication PODs will accomplish the task.
STEP 5 -
Connect the RED (+) and BLACK (-) alliga
-
tor clips to the 12VDC battery and you’re ready
to begin; use the AC Adapter if the option was
purchased. Plug in the round plug into the power
connector on the underside of the timer console.
POWER ON/SELF-TEST
Connecting the 12VDC source to the System
Console places the RaceAmerica 3210 Series Tim-
er into a self-test of the microprocessor circuitry
and the LED (Light Emitting Diode) display. This
is an internal test as well as a visual check of the
LED display. The LED Displays progressively
sequence the digit ‘8’ through each segment of
all digits and then progressively turns them off;
finally, the display shows the product model num
-
ber and code revision
[ 3210 ] [d00.0]
contained
within the microprocessor in the upper and lower
displays respectively (example only).
The timer auto recognizes whether the timer
is configured for hard wired or wireless sensors
and enables appropriate functioins. Both start
and finish must operate in the same configuration.
After power-up, check sensor alignment and
make any configuration changes to the default
settings before timing a run.
SERIAL PORT CONFIGURATIONS
Fig 8 - Infrared Beam Alignment - The Emitter throws a spot light like beam of infrared light; the Sensor
should be aligned near the center of the beam for optimal reception and alignment.
Sensor
Emitter
Fig 9 - Timer MB Keypad
