Colorado time systems GEN7 User manual

F1058 Rev 202012
Legacy Timer
User Guide

Manufacturer:
Colorado Time Systems
1551 East 11th Street
Loveland, CO 80537 USA
Sales: 1-800-279-0111 or [phone]
Service: 1-800-287-0653 or [phone]
Service Fax: [phone]
Web: www.coloradotime.com
Email: [email protected]
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Pictures and illustrations may not
accurately depict your version. Please check our website for the most current information; our
user manuals are available online in the customer service section of our website.
Part Number F1058, Rev. 202012
©2020 Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved.

Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1
Hardware ................................................................................................................................... 3
Power Supply
Connections ........................................................................................................................... 4
Connecting the Start System
Connect Interface Computer to Timer
Other Connections
Software..................................................................................................................................... 7
Power On Sequence
Set Up .................................................................................................................................... 7
Create a New Meet
Open an Existing Meet
Create a New Session
Open an Existing Session
Main Screen ........................................................................................................................... 8
Running Time and Toolbar
Event Info
Lane Data
Status Bar
Quick Actions
Settings .................................................................................................................................17
Settings Tabs and Toolbar
General
Timing
Scoreboard
Printing
Session (Event Sequence)
Session (Session Settings)
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................41
Tutorial ..................................................................................................................................41
Starting the Race
Times Registered
Missed touch (Using +Touch)
Extra touch (Using −Touch and Split Arm)
Using Finish Arm
Finishing the race
Handling Exceptions..............................................................................................................45
No Show
Disqualifying a swimmer
Promoting Backups
Keyboard Shortcuts ...............................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................49
Diagnostic Testing .................................................................................................................51
Diagnostic Table
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................54

Connectors
Case
Cables
Touchpads and Buttons
Start Systems
Scoreboard
Appendix A: Specifications........................................................................................................57
Environmental
Electrical
Input and Output Connections (from top left to bottom right)
Installation/Maintenance

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Introduction
Welcome to Gen7 timing. The Gen7 legacy swim timer is designed to work exclusively with your
existing display boards and CTS timing components, allowing you to meet your current needs and
reap the benefits of the powerful Gen7 user interface. It is a direct replacement for any existing
CTS Timing Console. The hardware and software combination give you the flexibility to run
your meets your way.
Gen7 exceeds current standards by offering you cutting edge technology with unrivaled
precision and an all new software-driven experience to run your meets flawlessly.
Various sections of this manual contain QR codes linked to accompanying tutorial videos. Click
or scan the QR codes to see the Gen7 in action.
Sample

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Hardware
The LEDs on the front of the timer indicate data traffic and the state of the timer, as described
above.
Power Supply
Important Safety Instructions
When using electrical products, basic precautions should always be practiced including
the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Read and follow all instructions that are on the product or provided with the product. Do
not use an extension cord with the Gen7 power supply.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock. When used outdoors, install only to a covered Class A
GFCI protected receptacle that is weatherproof with the power unit connected to the
receptacle. If one is not provided, contact a qualified electrician for proper installation.
Ensure that the power unit and cord do not interfere with completely closing the
receptacle cover.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS– This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for power units.
LED PATTERN
MEANING
Blank
Not ready
Slow sweep
Booting
Pulsing
Ready for race
Fast Sweep
Running a race
Charging
Wired
Scoreboard
Data Traffic
Wireless
Scoreboard
Data Traffic
Network
Link
USB
Traffic
WiFi
Reserved
for future
use
Timing Event
Data
Power

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Connections
For in deck and on Deck systems plug the near and far end cables into either of the available
connectors on the back of the timer.
Connecting the Start System
The start system can be connected to the Gen7 timer in two different ways:
•Connect the start system directly to the timer using one R-SJ-xx cable for the start
signal.
Power
Start
System
Gen7
Scoreboard Data
CTS Expansion
Port
Meet
Management
USB
Ethernet
Legacy Scoreboard
Lanes
11 & 12
Near End
Lanes
1 - 10
Near End
Lanes
1 – 10
Far End
Lanes
11 & 12
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•Connect the start system to a deckplate using an R-SJ-xx cable for the starter
connection and an R-LSI-xx cable for the speaker.
•Connect the start system to the start input on the start pod of a primary cable harness
using one R-SJ-xx
Connect Interface Computer to Timer
The Gen7 timer requires a laptop (or desktop) PC to run the control
interface. The interface computer and timer must be connected to
the same network. The Gen7 Timer supports an Ethernet
connection. The interface computer can be connected to the network
via a cabled Ethernet connection or Wi-Fi. The timer and interface
computer can also be directly connected with a single Ethernet cable.
Other Connections
Connect other equipment such as touchpads, pushbuttons and relay judging platforms to the
deckplates or harnesses at each lane. Use the Diagnostics function (see page 10) to quickly
confirm that all equipment is in the correct location and plugged in.
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Software
Power On Sequence
With your equipment connected to the timer, you can now
begin the power up sequence.
1. Power on the interface computer and let it boot
completely.
2. Press the power button on the Gen7 timer
3. Wait until all LEDs in the CTS logo sweep show a
slow pulse (about 30 seconds).
4. Start the Gen7 Swimming Software on the interface
computer.
Note: If Gen7 Swimming Software is not installed, see
https://www.coloradotime.com/sware.htm
Click the Gen7 tab then select the latest Gen7 Swimming Software.
When the software starts, it will attempt to find the timer automatically. If the timer is not found,
an IP address can be specified manually.
Set Up
Each time you open the Gen7 Swimming software, you need to either create a new meet or
open an existing meet.
Create a New Meet
1. Select New Meet
2. Enter a name for the meet
3. Choose Start and End dates for the meet
4. Select the governing body
Open an Existing Meet
1. Select Existing Meet
2. Select desired meet from previously created meets
Create a New Session
1. Select New Session
2. Choose the session number
3. Select course configuration
4. Choose the sessions start time.
5. A tag can be added to the session if desired. A tag
is extra text that is added to the session name (e.g.,
Friday Prelims)
Open an Existing Session
1. Select Existing Session
2. Choose a session from previously created sessions
Power
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Main Screen
The Main screen is where current event and heat information is displayed.
Running Time and Toolbar
The Running Time and Toolbar portion of the Main screen is where the Timer State / Running
Time, and Toolbar are displayed.
Timer State/Running Time
When READY FOR START is
displayed, the system is in the
reset state and is ready for a
race to be started.
During a race the Running Time
will be displayed here
After finish times have been
registered for all lanes,
FINISHED will be displayed
Click FINISHED and then Click
Save and Reset to store the
race results and put the timer
back into the reset state.
Timer State /
Running Time
Time
and date
Timer
Battery
indicator
Toolbar

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Toolbar
The toolbar contains the Print, Race Data, Diagnostics, Settings, and Quick Options buttons.
Print
The button will open a dialog box where the current completed event results can be printed
or exported to PDF. (See page 31 for printer settings)
Race Data
The button navigates to the Race Data Screen. Here the results of all previously run races
of the session can be viewed and printed.
Completed
races
(grouped
by event)
Data for
selected
race
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Diagnostics
Click to open the Diagnostics Screen. The Diagnostics Screen is designed to help find
problems with in-deck and on-deck connections such as shorts (water inside electrically
sensitive components) and corrosion (oxide buildup on conductors that creates a resistance
which diminishes electrical current flow). See page 50 for details on how to test components
using the Diagnostic tool.
Settings
The button will navigate to the Settings screen where General, Timing, Scoreboard,
Printing, and Session settings can be adjusted. For details of these settings, see page 15.
Status
key
Start and
Stop test
Pre-Meet/ Real
Time drop down

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Quick Options
Click to open a menu on the right side of the Main screen.
1: Backstroke Start Reaction
Toggles backstroke start reaction on or off. See page 22 for information on adjusting backstroke
start reaction settings.
2: Scoreboard State
Here the scoreboard state can be toggled between On, Blank with Time of Day displayed, or
Totally Blank. When “Blank with Time of Day” is selected, the time of day will appear on
modules 03, 0F and 16.
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3: Home/Guest Display Order
Sets the order that Home and Guest are displayed, either Normal (Home then Guest) or
Swapped (Guest then Home). This is designed to work with the LED6 series numeric boards.
4: New Session or Meet
Click New Session or Meet to open a dialog box where a new session or meet can be created.
See page 7 for details on creating a meet or session.
Event Info
The Event Info section is where current event and heat selection are managed, and where
records, time standards, and team scores are displayed.
Event
Current Event
Number
Drop down
list of all
meet events
Edit event
Increment
event
forward
Increment
event
backward
Current
Event Name
Race
Number
Current
session
Meet
name
Event
info
Heat
info
Records, Time Standards,
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Heat
In both the Event and Heat sections, the number of the event or heat desired can be typed and
the software will go to the defined event or heat. If an event number is typed in that is not
already defined, the software will create a new event which can be edited by clicking the edit
event button.
Records, Time Standards, and Team Scores
Current heat
number
Increment
heat
forward
Increment
heat
backward
Next empty
heat
Current race
number
Records: When a record has
been defined in Session
Settings (see page 35)the
record tag(s) and record
time(s) will be displayed here.
Only a race winner can beat a
record.
Time Standards: When a
time standard is specified
in Session Settings (see
page 39), the time
standard tag(s) and
time(s) will be displayed
here.
Team Scores: Scores
for home and guest(s)
are displayed here. Click
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Lane Data
The Lane Data section of the screen is where the current race data will be displayed and where
basic operations take place during an event (see page 41).
Lane State
To turn a lane that is not in use off, click on the lane number. No data for this lane will be
displayed. Click the lane number again to turn the lane back on. In the event a lane is
accidentally turned off during an event, the software will continue to record timing inputs
registered in the lane. Turn the lane on during the race or before saving race results and the
lane results will be placed and saved.
Status Bar
The status bar located at the bottom of the screen displays the timer connection network setting,
timer connection status, and the current course settings.
Lane
Numbers
Lane State
Backup
Times
Final
Times
Place
(Rank)
Split
Times
Relay Exchange
Times
Timer Connection
Network setting
Timer connection
status
Course
Far End
Splits
Status
Start and
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Quick Actions
The Quick Action menu is located on the right side of the Main screen. This menu gives access
to actions that are commonly performed throughout a meet.
Click the button to expand the menu. Note: Quick Action menu options can be adjusted
using the displayed icons without the need to expand the menu.
1: Far End Splits
Quickly turn far end splits on or off during an event.
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2: Post by Place
Posts the race results in place order to the scoreboard after an event has finished.
3: Clear Lanes
Clears lane data from the scoreboard.
4: Split Arm All
Click to arm all active lanes for split times. Note: Only available while an event is running.
5: Finish Arm All
Arms all active lanes to accept a finish input. Note: Only available while an event is running.
6: Accept All Flagged Backups
Click to accept all backup times for flagged times. Note: Only available after at least one lane
has finished with a backup discrepancy and before the event is saved.

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Settings
To access the Gen7 Software settings, click the Settingsbutton located in the toolbar at the top
of the Main screen.
Note: After a new session is created the Gen7 software will automatically navigate to the
Session tab in the Settings screen (see page 33).
Settings Tabs and Toolbar
The top portion of the Settings screen is present through all sub menus. Each of the settings
tabs will navigate to a separate submenu where various settings can be changed. Use the
Toolbar to save changes, return to the Main Screen without saving, or restore the settings to
factory or user defaults.
Timer State /
Event Run Time
Toolbar
Settings tabs

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General
1: Theme
Select between a Light or Dark theme. The higher contrast in the Light theme helps with outdoor
viewing.
2: Accent Color
Choose accent color displayed on all screens.
3: Beeper Volume
The slider adjusts the volume of beeps from the timer when there is a timing input registered.
4: Enable Interface Animations
Select to have screen transition animations enabled or disabled. By default, screen transitions
have an appear/disappear effect. Turn them off for faster navigation.
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