Colorado time systems System 6 User manual

Swimming 6
For The System 6 Sports Timer
Software User Guide
Rev. 20100817
1551 East Eleventh Street
Loveland, Colorado 80537-5056
Customer Service Department
Phone: [phone] ext. 256
Toll Free U.S. and Canada 800-287-0653
Fax: [phone]

Colorado Time Systems
Corporate Office
1551 East 11th Street
Loveland, CO 80537 USA
Sales: 800-279-0111 or [phone]
Service: 1-800-287-0653 x256 or [phone] x256
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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting To Know Your System 6 ............................................................................................... 1
Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Swimming System Hardware Setup ............................................................................................... 5
General Guidelines...................................................................................................................... 5
Connect the Start System............................................................................................................ 5
Connect the Finish System.......................................................................................................... 6
System Layout Diagrams............................................................................................................ 9
System 6 Back Panel................................................................................................................. 11
Scoreboard Configuration......................................................................................................... 14
Tutorial.......................................................................................................................................... 19
Some Assumptions.................................................................................................................... 19
Before The Race ....................................................................................................................... 19
Starting The Race...................................................................................................................... 20
Finishing The Race ................................................................................................................... 23
Reference ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Basic Operation......................................................................................................................... 25
User Interface............................................................................................................................ 26
Warning Messages .................................................................................................................... 27
Timing Problems....................................................................................................................... 27
Timing Corrections ................................................................................................................... 27
Relay Judging............................................................................................................................ 28
Lower Keyboard ....................................................................................................................... 29
Lane On-Off.............................................................................................................................. 29
Finish Arm ................................................................................................................................ 29
Split Arm................................................................................................................................... 30
Start........................................................................................................................................... 30
Store/Print ................................................................................................................................. 30
Next Heat .................................................................................................................................. 31
Next Event ................................................................................................................................ 31
Edit Event/Heat......................................................................................................................... 31
Edit/DQ ..................................................................................................................................... 32
+Touch ...................................................................................................................................... 32
-Touch ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Events........................................................................................................................................ 33
Reset.......................................................................................................................................... 34
Numeric Keypad ....................................................................................................................... 34
Enter.......................................................................................................................................... 34
C/E ............................................................................................................................................ 35
Console Keys ............................................................................................................................ 35
Softkeys..................................................................................................................................... 36
Print........................................................................................................................................... 37
Quick Options ........................................................................................................................... 38
Scoreboard ................................................................................................................................ 40

Setups........................................................................................................................................ 42
Setups Softkey Menu ................................................................................................................ 42
Stored Data................................................................................................................................ 56
Misc........................................................................................................................................... 59
Appendix A: Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 61
Customer Service ...................................................................................................................... 61
Factory Maintenance................................................................................................................. 61
Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 62
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 65
Trouble Shooting Chart............................................................................................................. 65
Appendix B: Glossary................................................................................................................... 75
Appendix C: History of Swim Timing......................................................................................... 77
Appendix D: Scoreboard Definitions........................................................................................... 79
Appendix E: Swimming Software Menu Tree............................................................................. 83
Index ............................................................................................................................................. 87

1 Introduction
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Introduction
You have chosen the latest sports timer from Colorado Time Systems, the company that
pioneered precision and accuracy in swim timing. A legacy of excellence is behind your new
timer. A brief history of swim timing is included in this manual in Appendix D.
Getting To Know Your System 6
Back Panel
After removing the System 6 from its shipping container and carrying case, take a few minutes to
familiarize yourself with it. In particular, examine the areas discussed below.
A variety of output connectors are mounted on the back panel. Notice in particular those
described below.
Inputs to the System 6 include:
•An external DC power supply
•Near-end cable harness (lanes 1-10) (second connector for 11-12)
•Far-end cable harness (lanes 1-10) (second connector for 11-12)
•Duplicate Near- and Far-end cable harnesses to attach a second timer for backup
•Judges I/O port
•Keyboard & Mouse
Outputs from the System 6 include:
•Scoreboard
•Com port for computer running meet management software
•Printer port
•External monitor
•3½ disc drive (on older models) for optional storage of older files
•Ethernet port for online software updates
•USB port (on newer models) for storage to a USB device, or to connect a USB printer.
Please see the Sport Loader manual for details.

2 Introduction
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Screen
Turn on your System 6 and load the Swimming program (refer to page 25, “Running
Swimming,” for loading instructions). The display screen provides you with a wide range of
information to help run your swim meets.
The screen always displays current race information including running time, the status of the
race, event and heat numbers and more. The Swimming software keeps you in full control of the
race situation at all times.
Battery
An internal lithium ion battery provides backup power in case of emergency or power outage. To
charge the battery, plug the System 6 into a grounded power outlet with the unit turned off. The
charge time of the battery is 3 hours. The battery will provide approximately 45 minutes of usage
time. This can be increased to 1 hour after 4 to 5 cycles of fully charging and fully discharging.
If you are discharging the battery, exit Swimming and let the timer run until it dies.
Softkeys
The softkeys located to the right of the display screen let you select from a variety of options.
You can:
•Select the kind and format of printed race information.
•Print a sponsor’s message on race printouts
•Display detailed race information including backup button input and Relay judging
information.
•Access special scoreboard control features.
•Customize the Swimming software to meet your individual needs.
•All setup information can be stored in memory for future races.
•Program standard or special event sequences.
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Keyboard Insert
The keyboard insert helps you run meets efficiently. You can:
•Turn lanes on and off quickly with a single keystroke.
•Quickly recover from missed or inadvertent touchpad hits.
•Store and print race information with a single keystroke.
•Edit times and enter DQ information.
•Change the length of an event quickly and easily.

3 Introduction
Figure 1-B Swimming Keyboard Insert
Now that you are familiar with your System 6 Sports Timer and Swimming software we
encourage you to continue reading this manual at your convenience.
Scope Of This Manual
This manual is intended to address all issues related to the normal operation of the System 6 with
the Swimming software. It is written with the beginning timer operator in mind, but it also
contains detailed information on advanced operations which are of interest to the experienced
operator. Use the index to locate specific information quickly.
A complete Maintenance section covers the most common problems that are user correctable.
For any repairs or problems not found in the manual, call Colorado Time Systems' Customer
Service Department at 800-287-0653 ext. 256 (U.S. and Canada) or 970-667-1000 ext. 256
(International).
Contents
Chapter 1
Contains introductory information and an overview of the System 6 Sports Timer/Swimming
software and the scope of the instruction manual.
Chapter 2
Covers hardware setup of your total system in preparation for a swim meet. The instructions
relating to equipment other than the System 6 are general in nature and are not intended to serve
as a substitute for the manual(s) accompanying your accessory software and hardware.
Chapter 3
A step-by-step race tutorial, the purpose of which is to acquaint you with commonly used
features and options available in the Swimming software.

4 Introduction
Chapter 4
The most detailed chapter in this manual, Chapter 4 is the Reference section which describes in
detail the operation of the Swimming software and the action of each key and option. This
chapter includes complete information on Setups and the keyboard insert.
Appendix A
Maintenance. A logically organized, step-by-step maintenance and troubleshooting reference that
describes the symptoms, causes and cures for the most frequently encountered user-serviceable
problems.
Appendix B
Glossary. This appendix contains a glossary of terms relating to the Swimming software and the
System 6.
Appendix C
History of Swim Timing. A historical perspective of swim timing.
Appendix D
Scoreboard Definitions. This appendix provides information regarding the defining of
scoreboard modules.
Appendix E
Menu Tree. This appendix provides an easy-to-read guide, which shows the progression of
options displayed on the softkeys.
Index
A complete index provides quick access to specific information. The index is cross-referenced
and organized to make finding any information in this manual fast and easy.

5 Swimming System Hardware Setup
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Swimming System Hardware
Setup
The first part of this chapter describes in general terms the assembly of the various hardware
components that make up the swimming system. The second part explains scoreboard module
configuration in detail.
General Guidelines
The following instructions provide a general, step-by-step checklist for setting up your
swimming system. The large number of possible accessory combinations makes it impossible to
provide detailed installation instructions here. These instructions assume that your scoreboard,
touchpad mounting brackets and other permanent equipment are installed as specified in the
appropriate instruction manuals.
Connect the Start System
Figure 2-A Start System Connections

6 Swimming System Hardware Setup
1) To set up a loudspeaker start system, place the start system a safe distance from the pool and
plug in the microphone. Route the loudspeaker cable harness along the edge of the pool and
connect the speaker(s) to the harness, as shown in Figure 2-G
2) Connect the cable from the start system to the start connection on the primary cable harness as
shown in Figure 2-A, or to the start connector on the wall-plate or your in-deck wiring system.
3) If you are using a backup start button, plug it into the connector marked “Backup Start” on the
primary cable harness. Refer to Figure 2-A.
Connect the Finish System
Touchpad Finish
1) Place your touchpads in the water, making sure that they are securely in place on their
brackets.
2) Route the input cable harness(es) along the pool deck as shown in Figure 2-E. Plug the
touchpad connectors into the “Prime” connectors on the primary cable harness as shown in
Figure 2-B. If you have an in-deck system, insert the touchpad plugs into the touchpad
connectors on the deck plates.
3) If you are using backup button(s), insert the backup button A plugs into the button A
connectors on the primary cable harness or the deckplate of an in-deck wiring system as shown
2-B.