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2012v1 Manual FalseStart II
2.4 Connections of the front and rear panel of the FalseStart box
2.4.1 Front panel
At the front panel of the FalseStart box, there are in fact only two
connections: the ‘headset’ connection in which the headset (or the
extension cable of the headset) is plugged and the ‘Starting Pistol’
connection in which the cable of the start detector is plugged. The
start detector is a small blue aluminum box, containing the built-in
start sensor, and a LED light to signal the starter the ready-or-not
status of the FalseStart system. The start detector itself should be
mounted on the pistol’s barrel as such that the distance to the pistol’s
cylinder amounts to maximum 10cm.
Further on the front panel you will find a printer, a display unit and
other operating buttons, the function of which will be explained later
on in this manual.
2.4.2 Rear panel
There are 5 connections on the rear panel.
1. Battery 12V DC Connection
In this connection, a connector coming from the battery is permanently plugged. On the front of the caddy you can
see a connector to charge the battery.
2. Serial RS232 Connection
This is a connection that you can use in case you want to connect a personal computer to the system, to read the
power curves of all athletes, and display them in a graphical waveform. Only used by specialists.
3. Speaker Connection
Used to connect AN EXTRA, (OPTIONAL) loudspeaker set. For example at the start of a 1500 meters race, the
starter is not going to make use of the starting modules with built-in loudspeakers. In order to bring the sound of his
voice and the starting pistol directly to the athletes, he can use a separate loudspeaker that can be plugged in this
connection.
4. MacFinish Connection
This connection is used when connecting the system to the MacFinish photo finish and timing system. You will find
the same connection on the front of the caddy.
5. Starting Blocks Connection
The extension cable to the starting blocks is plugged in here, which leads to the various cables connecting the
starting modules (see page 5). You will find the same connection on the front of the caddy.
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