R.U. Ready SportTIMER-3000 Instruction Manual
SportTIMER-3000
Auto Racing Timer
Dual Channel
Controller, Independent START/FINISH
IR eams
4 or 6 Digit ig Display (optional)
Operating Instruction Manual
Version 1
Includes 2 Sets of IR Beams (one set shown)
(optional mini-tripods and 6-digit display shown)
Distributed By:
THUNDERPAWS Rac ng Equ pment
P.O. Box 3033
Lesl e, MO 63056
573-484-0030
www.raceqp.com
Auto Racing Timer
Controller, START and FINISH Beams and Dis lay
Thank you for purchasing our SportTIMER-3 Controller, Beams and
Display. A portable, flexible and economic answer to your timing and
scoring needs. Please check the shipping box to make sure all
components on your order were received undamaged:
Controller, 2 sets of IR Beams (consisting of a Transmitter and Receiver),
Beam cables, Optional Tripod Mounts, Optional Big LCD Display with
9/11 Volt AC Power Supply, optional Special Wiring Harness.
A Brief Descri tion of the Com onents:
Controller
A yellow in color, small box, which has a small LCD Display, a four button
keyboard and a RJ9 (telephone style jack on the side) Turn the Controller
ON by pressing and holding the START/RESET button for 3 seconds. If
the Countdown Timer beep is turned ON, it will beep when it comes on.
Turn the Controller OFF by pressing and holding the MODE button for 3
seconds.
IR Beam Set – Consisting of a black box (the Receiver) and a small
yellow box (the Transmitter)
Beam Cables - Custom length RJ11/RJ11 Cable (From Beam to
Controller). Optional Special Wiring Harness
Optional Tripod Mounts Used to position IR Beam at START/FINISH line.
Also used to hold the optional Big Display upright on a flat surface.
Big LCD Display (If Purchased) - Either a 6.75" x 14.5" (4 Digit Display)
or 6.75 x 21" (6 Digit Display) yellow case with a clear plastic display
window on one side. It can be used with either the enclosed AC Adapter,
or a 9VDC Alkaline Battery. It is turned on with the small black button on
left side of Display - Up for 'On' and Down for 'Off'.
Power Supply 9/11 Volt AC Power Adapter that can be used if 11 Volt
Power is available, included with a Big Display.
Operating Instructions - which you are now reading.
(Components may not all be exactly as shown due to manufacturing revisions)
The Auto Racing Timer offers multi le configurations
of START and STOP functions
•Inde endent START & FINISH lines using IR Beams
•Manual ushbutton START, IR Beam STOP
•IR Beam START, manual ushbutton STOP
•Manual ushbutton START and STOP (sto watch mode)
with or without IR Beams attached
•Multi le START/STOP IR Beams – Any START Beam
STARTS, any STOP Beam STOPS Timer (Requires S ecial
Wiring Harness and other arts)
Some functions may require additional arts or cables
(not included)
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How to Use the Controller with START & FINISH IR
Beams as a Stand Alone unit.
(Racing Events)
Install a fresh 9 Volt Alkaline Battery in the Battery compartment
of the
SportTIMER-3 Controller.
Install a fresh 9 Volt Alkaline Battery in the Battery Compartment of each
IR Beam Transmitter.(yellow box)
Mount one IR Beam Receiver Box (black box) onto a suitable tripod or
other mount (not included) at the desired height at one side of the START
Line.
Mount one IR Beam Transmitter (yellow box) on a suitable tripod and
position it between 3 and 12 Feet away on the other side of the START
Line. Turn on the Transmitter using the small switch on the side of the
Transmitter and aim it in the direction of the Receiver. ( Note: Distances
greater than 12 Feet are possible but you must use fresh batteries in
both the Controller and Transmitter)
Mount a set of IR Beams in similar fashion at the FINISH Line.
IR Beams may also be mounted on vertical or horizontal surfaces, or
attached to other objects, fences, etc., using our universal tunnel brackets
(not included) or any other means of mounting, using the standard tripod
socket on the beams (1/4” – 2 UNC thread).
Connect IR Beams at START and FINISH Lines:
Plug the small end of a Beam cable (included) into the jack on the back of
the IR Beam Receiver (black box) at the START Line, and the large end
of the cable into a Beam Splitter Y “GREEN” port. Plug the small end of a
Beam cable (included) into the jack on the back of the IR Beam Receiver
(black box) at the FINISH Line, and the large end of the cable into a
Beam Splitter Y “RED” port.
With a third cable(included), plug the small end into the Controller and the
large end into the Beam Splitter Y “YELLOW” port.
Turn on the Controller by pushing and holding the START/RESET button
in for three seconds and then releasing. A “ ” will appear in the upper
right corner (seconds) and “ ” will appear in the bottom left corner
(thousands of a second) of the Controllers screen. Please note that the
red (LED) light on the back of each IR Beam Receiver is now on solid or
blinking, telling the user it is looking for the Transmitter. Now aim each
Receiver towards the Transmitter as follows:
Observe a Red light (LED) on the back of the Receiver. Move the
Receiver on its stand, pointing it in the direction of the Transmitter. When
the units are aligned the Red (LED) will be on solid, indicating alignment
of the two units and creating a invisible thin beam between the units.
Using the Controller, Dis lay, Beam (Receiver and Transmitter)
when they are aligned.
Moving through the invisible beam between the Receiver and the
Transmitter at the START Line will ZERO the timer and start the clock
running on the Controller, moving through the FINISH Line IR Beam will
stop the clock. Record this finish time as the competitors time. No need
to reset or push any buttons, the Timer is ready for the next run.
Note: Timer START or STOP can always override the IR Beams by
manually pressing the START/RESET button on the SportTIMER-3
Timer.
Turning “OFF” your Controller and IR Beam Receiver (*Im ortant*)
The Controller must be stopped for this operation, if it is running, simply
push and release the START/RESET button to stop the clock, if the
Controller has any data on its screen, push and hold the MODE key for
three seconds or until the Controller LCD goes blank. To turn the IR
Beam Receiver(s) ”OFF” always un lug it from the Controller when
not in use.
Seting u with o tional S ecial Wiring Harness
General Information
Complete instructions for your Special Wiring Harness will be supplied
with your order. Several common features will assist you in getting
everything set up. Harness cables with “YELLOW” stripes are always
used to connect to Controllers. Harness Cables with “GREEN” stripes are
always connected to IR Beams at the START Line. Harness Cables with
“RED” stripes are always connected to IR Beams at the FINISH Line.
Just remember the color code is the same as a Traffic Light, GREEN for
START, RED for STOP, and the Yellow Controller gets a YELLOW cable.
Setting u the Controller’s Delay (May not be required)
The Controller must be stopped for this operation, if it is running,
simplypush and release the start/reset button to stop the clock, if the
Controller has any data on its screen, push and hold the start/reset
keyboardfor three seconds or until the Controller LCD goes blank.
Delay Setu
Dual channel Timers will typically not need this feature and you can leave
it set at the factory setting of “ ”.
Delay setup is used to adjust the time that the beams are inactive at the
start and finish of the event. This allows large object to clear the start line
and finish line before the beam is activated again looking for another
object in its path. This time is factory set at “ ”, but can be adjusted by the
user as required. After the Timer is started, either manually or by
breaking the START Beam, both START and STOP Beams are
inactivated durung this delay period.
To adjust, starting with a blank screen as above, simply push and hold the
MODE Key in for 3 second or until the word “set” appears and then
release. Adjust the number up or down by using the up and down arrows,
then push, hold and release the MODE key until the screen goes blank to
store your time. This time remains stored until it is changed again,
removing the batteries will not effect this storage.
Note: When the Controller is running a count down will appear in place of
the word “on” on the Controller screen, indicating the length of time before
the beam will be activated to stop the clock. This time would equal the set
delay time.
How to Use the O tional BIG Dis lay
4 or 6 Digit Dis lay (If Purchased)
Install an 9 Volt Alkaline Battery in the Battery Compartment of the 4
or 6 Digit Display or using the 11 Volt adapter plug the Display into a
suitable 11 volt outlet. Turn on the Display using the on and off switch on
the left side of the Display. Your Time will be Displayed on the
Display as the Controller runs.
Large Dis lay Setu (May not be required)
The Controller is factory set before it leaves the factory to the 4 or 6 Digit
Display’s ID. This ID is displayed on the 4 or 6 Digit Display when it is
turned on and is unique to each Display. (Example ID 1234)
You can change this ID if necessary or if you are using a Display other
than the one that you purchased. With the Controller screen blank, push
and hold the MODE button until the letters “id” appear on the Controller’s
screen, and release, you will then see four numbers, with the first one
flashing, using the up arrow to change the first number to match the ID
you would like to enter, push the Mode Key to move to the next number
and so on to change the four number. Push and release the Mode Key on
the fourth number to store the new ID. Removing the batteries will not
affect this configuration in memory.
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How to set u s ecial configurations of START and
STOP functions
You can use multiple IR Beams as START/FINISH Line Beams.
Additional parts are required. Use standard telephone style “Y” adaptors
to connect multiple beams to the “Y”. Contact us and we can supply
exactly what you need.
Breaking the START/FINISH Beam to start the timer will lock out all other
beams for as long as the DELAY time (default is 3 seconds), or until the
START/RESET button is pushed.
Once the timer stops, always record the displayed time promptly. When
the countdown timer reaches Zero (if it’s set), if a START Beam is broken,
the timer will reset to Zero and start. No need to manually reset for each
competitor.
Hints:
The SportTIMER-3 is a high accuracy (1/1 ths. second) timer.
When using the manual START/RESET pushbutton to operate the timer,
the timer starts upon RELEASE of the button. You can either press and
quickly release the botton, or for greater accuracy, press and hold it in,
and then release at the correct moment. Similar to a two-stage trigger on
a sharpshooter’s rifle.
You may start the next event any time after the clock has been stopped
and the time is recorded.
The number one cause of problems with our systems is the failure to
change the batteries. The batteries in our units can last an exceptionally
long time, but it is wise to have spares available should they need to be
changed. For best results always use 9 Volt Alkaline Batteries Only.
Do not store the units for long periods of time (2 months or longer) with
the batteries installed. Batteries can discharge and leak, damaging the
units.
Avoid, if possible having the Receiver (Black Box) pointing directly or on
the same plane as bright sunlight. This will cause premature stopping of
the Display Time, should the receiver not stay in contact with the
transmitter by blinding sunlight.
Im ortant Hint.
When aligning the Transmitter and Receiver if you are using an adjustable
tripod, tilt the Receiver (Black Box) up until the light on the back of the
Receiver flashes then down until it starts to flash then adjust the vertical
height in the middle of these two setting and the light is on solid. Adjust
the horizontal the same way moving the Receiver left and right until the
light on the back of the Receiver flashes then adjust the tripod to achieve
the centering of the beam with the Transmitter and the light is on solid.
This procedure assure that Beam is centered between the Receiver and
Transmitter.
Note: Gate width in excess of 12 Feet is possible but care must be taken
that the batteries in both the Display and Transmitter are fairly fresh. Use
Alkaline Batteries Only, and check the expiry dates!
DON’T RISK YOUR EVENT. ALWAYS USE FRESH
BATTERIES!!!
RECORD OF PURCHASE
The Controller, Display and Beams (Transmitter and Receiver) are fully
warranted to the original purchaser against any defects or workmanship
for one year from the date of purchase from an approved Dealer. This
warranty does not cover physical damage & will be voided if any attempt
has been made to remove the sealed covers on the Display or Beams
(Transmitter and Receiver). It is not necessary to register your warranty,
your receipt from the reseller will be considered the start date of your
warranty.
Display Serial Number________________________________________
Purchase Date______________________________________________
Purchased from:
Dealer_____________________________________________________
Address___________________________________________________
City_________________State/Prov._____________Zip/PC___________
Should our products require service and to assure prompt repair, please
call our Toll Free Support Line for instructions and if instructed, package
the unit in a secure container with proof of purchase.
Outside of Canada mark the container "CANADIAN GOODS
RETURNING FOR REPAIR" in lain view, and return the defective unit
postage paid to:
R. U. READY Electronics Ltd.
P.O. Box 10
Inverary, Ontario,
Canada, K0H 1X0
Phone 613-353-1911
Fax 613-353-2003
Your Dealer is NOT equi ed to su ort our Products
For Technical Su ort or Re airs
Please Call Toll Free
1- 877- 84 SPEED (77333)
Or contact your Distributor:
THUNDERPAWS Rac ng Equ pment
P.O. Box 3033
Lesl e, MO 63056
573-484-0030
www.raceqp.com
Except as provided herein, we make no express warranties and any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is
limited in its duration to the duration of the written warranty set forth
herein.
Except as provided herein, we shall have no liability or responsibility to
the purchaser or any other person or entity with respect to any liability,
loss or damages caused or alleged to be directly or indirectly by use of
this product, including, but not limited to, any incidental or consequential
damages.
Some states or countries do not allow the limitation or exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on the length of implied
warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
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