FlashTiming FT-FAT60 Installation manual

FlashTiming FT-FAT60
Start-Up Instructions
These instructions will guide you through the initial setup of your FT-FAT60
FlashTiming system. First, we’ll connect the camera to the FT-FAT timer unit to the
computer and check for live feed from the camera in the FlashTiming software.
A. Install FlashTiming.
Install FlashTiming on your computer by running Setup from the D. The install
program will install the FlashTiming application and drivers for the Sensorory Digital
onverter. It will also install DotNet4.0 if not previously installed on you computer.
Accept all defaults during the installation process.
B. Connect the Camera to the FT-FAT60 timer unit using the Video/ ower
Cable.
The ends of the video/power cable are split. One end contains a BN connector and a
male power plug. onnect the power plug to the short cable on the back of the camera.
onnect the cable’s BN connector to
the back of the camera. Secure the
connection by twisting it ¼ turn
clockwise.
Use the male R A adaptor that comes
with the cable to connect the other
end of the cable to the FT_FAT60
timer unit. Attach the R A adaptor to
the BN connector. (In some cases,
the adaptor may already be attached.)
Insert the male R A adaptor into the
R A female outlet on the back panel
of the FT-FAT60 timer unit marked
“From amera”.
onnect the male power plug of the video/power cable (same end that is connected to
the timer unit) to the 24 volt transformer. Plug in the transformer to a standard wall
socket.
C. Connect the FT-FAT60 Timer Unit to the computer using the USB cable.
The square connector on the USB cable plugs into the back panel of the FT-FAT60
timer unit in the port labeled “To omputer”. A message may pop up on the computer
stating drivers are being installed.
The light on the back panel of the FT-FAT60 timer unit will turn solid green when the
drivers are installed and the video camera is detected.
Note: A blinking green light denotes that the unit has power but does not detect the
video. heck the connection between the camera and the FT-FAT60 and be sure the
video camera has power if the light is blinking green
.

D. Run FlashTiming.
Launch the FlashTiming60 program and select Video Capture from the start screen.
You will see live feed from the video in the preview area. lick the Configure button on
the left side of the screen to bring up the onfigure Window. In the onfigure Window:
a. lick Create Folder for New Meet.
b. Enter a Meet Name, such as “Test”, click Create Meet and then click OK.
c. In the onfigure Window, select None as your Meet Management Software and then
click OK to close the onfigure Window.
You’re now ready to capture. lick the Capture button. Wait a few seconds while you
capture video and then click the Stop button. The Select File Name window appears.
You may create a filename by selecting items from the menus or simply type a name in the
text box at the bottom of the dialog. lick Ok. A standard Windows Save Dialog appears.
lick Save.
The saved file will appear in the list of captured videos on the left side. Select the file
name and click Review Video at the bottom of the list. This takes you to the Review
screen and opens the video in the preview area. Use the control buttons underneath the
preview area to play your video. Navigate through your video with the track bar, the left
and right keyboard arrows or the mouse scroll wheel.
lick Video Capture to return to the capture screen.
E. Capture Videos with times.
The final step is to capture a video with times. Insert 3 AA batteries in the FT-FAT60
starter unit.
1. Turn on the FT-FAT60 Starter Unit by pressing the green button. This will send a “ Are
you ready
?” signal to the timer unit and the green lights will flash on both units.
2. Press the green button on the timer unit. This sends the “ I’m ready ” signal back to
the starter and the green lights will turn solid on both units.
3. The race is now ready to start. Fire a starting pistol or simulate the start with either a
loud sound or a vibration, such as slapping the speaker holes on the starter unit.
Important: Hold the starting pistol at least 18 inches from the starting unit when firing
the gun. Positioning the gun any closer may damage the starter unit’s sensor.
4. The red and green lights on both units will turn on when the start is detected. You’ll
see the race time appear in red above the preview area on the capture screen.
5. Press the Capture button above the preview area. Record some movement with the
video camera, press Stop and save the file.
6. Stop the FT-FAT60 timer by pressing the red button on the timer unit anytime after
clicking the Stop button.
7. Review the video by selecting the filename from the captured video list and clicking
Review Video.
You have just captured and reviewed your first two videos. Mostly likely, you will use
multiple computers to run your meet so that you can capture the current race and review
previous races at the same time. Refer to the manual on how to set up multiple
computers, set up the capture folders and general direction on running your meets.
For questions or technical support, please email su[email protected]m. You may also
call 971.998.2349 between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.