Bison InTime SHCLK300 User manual

Operation Manual for Bison® SHCLK300
InTime™ Wireless Shot Clock
Digital Version Available Online
Revised 9/5/2023
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Bison InTime™ SHCLK300
Console Legend
A) Power Switch – This on/o button powers up the console when plugged
into 110 volt power source.
B) Shot Clock Power – This button is used to provide 110 volt power to each
shot clock when shot clock power cords are connected to a 110 volt power
source.
h) After a held ball during an inbounds play when the possession arrow is in
favor of the inbounding team.
i) When a shot is missed, the ball does not touch the rim, and the possession
arrow is in favor of the shooting team.
j) After the ball goes out of bounds and was touched simultaneously be
opposing team players, and the possession arrow favors the oensive team.
k) When there is doubt about last touch, and the possession arrow favors the
oensive team.
11. Reset the shot clock countdown to 20 seconds by pressing the 20 Second button.
Rules regarding use of the 20 Second reset button are the responsibility of State
Associations and may not apply.
12. A loud shot clock horn will automatically sound when the shot clock countdown
reaches zero, but the ocial stop of play is only when the ocial indicates by use of
his/her whistle.
13. The shot clock should not be reset unless the time remaining on the game clock is
more than 35 seconds.
14. The shot clock countdown should continue in the following circumstances:
a) During loose ball situations.
b) When the oense retains possession after a missed eld goal attempt if the
ball does not hit the rim, the shot is blocked, or the shot is attempted at the
wrong basket.
15. IN ALL CASES, THE OFFICIAL, NOT THE SHOT CLOCK TIMEKEEPER, OR THE
SHOT CLOCK ITSELF WILL BE THE SOLE DECISION MAKER REGARDING
WHETHER A SHOT BEAT THE SHOT CLOCK.
16. Turn o the power to the control console of Shot Clocks using the power switch on the
console.
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9. Stop the countdown clock immediately and reset to the full 35 seconds in any of the
following cases by pressing the Seconds Reset button:
a) Any personal foul is committed.
b) Any technical foul on the defensive team is committed.
c) In the case of a held ball (tie-up) only if it results in a change of possession.
d) When possession of the ball is gained by either team after a missed shot
that touches the rim with the ball.
e) When a shot clock violation occurs.
f) When a held ball occurs during an inbound pass, and the possession
switches hands to the defensive team.
g) When a held ball occurs after a missed shot where the ball does not touch
the rim, and the ball changes possession.
h) When the ball goes out of bounds and is either touched simultaneously by
two players on opposing teams, or there is doubt regarding the last touch
resulting in a change of possession.
i) When there is an inadvertent whistle and neither team had clear control of
the ball.
10. Stop the countdown clock without resetting the countdown time immediately in
each of the following circumstances:
a) A ball is deected out of bounds by a defensive player.
b) A player is injured or loses a contact lens.
c) At the beginning of a charged timeout.
d) When a held ball occurs and the possession arrow favors the oensive
team.
e) After double or simultaneous personal or technical fouls that does not
result in a change of possession.
f) After an inadvertent whistle.
g) After any technical foul that is called on the team in possession of the ball.
C) Countdown Clock – This display indicates the time remaining on the shot clock,
and will always match the time remaining on the two shot clocks at either end of the
court.
D) Seconds Start – This button, when pressed, begins or resumes the shot clock
countdown whether from the original 35 seconds, from a pause in the countdown,
or from a 20 second reset (if applicable).
E) Pause – Pressing the Pause button will immediately stop the shot clock countdown
until the shot clock is either restarted using the Second Start button, the 20 Second
reset button, or the Seconds Reset button.
F) 20 Seconds button is used to reset the shot clock to 20 seconds in circumstances
outlined in rules passed by individual State High School Associations. Pressing the
20 Second button resets the shot clock to 20 seconds. This button is factory set at 20
seconds and cannot be eld reprogramed.
G) Second Reset – Pressing this button returns the shot clock to 35 seconds making it
ready to restart the shot clock countdown using the Second Start button.
H) The Settings, “+”, and _“-” buttons are used exclusively in situations when
rules of play dictate an original shot clock duration dierent than 35 seconds. To
reprogram the 35 seconds shot clock to a dierent duration, press the Settings
button once, causing the Countdown Clock to blink on and o. Press the “–” or
“+” button to increase or decrease the shot clock starting time. When your desired
shot clock duration is displayed, pressed the Settings button again to nish
reprograming. Once reset, the countdown will permanently always begin at the
same setting. These buttons are not used during play and can be covered with tape
if desired to avoid accidential use.
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Operating Instructions
Bison SHCLK300 InTime™
Wireless Shot Clock System
THIS SYSTEM OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE SCOREBOARD,
AND REQUIRES DEDICATED SHOT CLOCK OPERATOR.
Note: The operating instructions below are to be used as a guide, but
due to possible state by state rule adaptions and rule changes, may not
accurately reect the rules in eect at the time of use.
1. Insure that the scoring table console and each shot clock are plugged into a 110 volt
power source.
2. Make sure that the antennae on the console and the shot clock are positioned for
proper reception, and that nothing interferes with the line of sight.
3. Flip the Power Switch on the console to the ON position illuminating the Countdown
Clock on the console.
4. Press the Shot Clock Power button to turn on power to the Shot Clocks.
5. The SHCLK300 is factory preset to 35 seconds when either the Seconds Start or
Seconds Reset buttons are pressed. This can be changed in the eld to meet
dierent shot clock rules following the instructions in #H on page 3.
6. The 20 Second button allows the shot clock operator to automatically reset the shot
clocks to 20 seconds in circumstances of kicked balls or other rules dictating shot
clock reset by rules established by individual State High School Associations. This
button cannot be reset to other lengths of times in the eld.
7. Reset the 35 second shot clock at the beginning of the game, the second half, and
each change of possession. Reset the shot clocks to 35 seconds by pressing the
Seconds Reset button. This will automatically indicate 35 seconds on the console and
the two shot clocks.
8. Start the 35 second countdown by pressing the Seconds Start button in any of the
following circumstances:
a) Any player touches or is touched by an inbounds pass.
b) Any player gains control after a jump ball.
c) Any player secures a rebound after a missed shot that touches the rim.
d) Any time that there is a change of possession including a turnover.
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