RaceAmerica 6630 User manual

3-Digit Black Flag Display
Owner’s Manual
Models 6630, 6430
Rev C
Copyright 2022 RaceAmerica Corporation
RaceAmerica Corp.
105 Bonaventura Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
[phone]
www.raceamerica.com
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
LIMITED WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT INFORMATION LINKS................................................................................................4
PACKAGE COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................4
POWER REQUIREMENTS...............................................................................................................5
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................5
DISPLAY SET-UP................................................................................................................................5
POWER-ON SELF-TEST...................................................................................................................6
DISPLAY OPERATION......................................................................................................................6
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................7
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS................................................................................................................7
08/16/2017

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PRODUCT INFORMATION LINKS
RaceAmerica Website www.raceamerica.com
RaceAmerica Online Store store.raceamerica.com
Raceamerica Online Forum www.raceamerica.com/forum
Product Warranty www.raceamerica.com/legal.html
Service & Repairs www.raceamerica.com/service.html
Technical Assistance www.raceamerica.com/techcall.html
Owner’s Manuals www.raceamerica.com/prodpdf.html
Mounting Diagrams www.raceamerica.com/mountpdf.html
Product Catalog www.raceamerica.com/catalog.html

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The three-digit Black Flag Display is a micro-
processor controlled display using the latest
Ultra-Bright LEDs. The Black ag display uti-
lizes three 7-segment Ultrabright LED digits to
display a racer’s number. Model 6630 contains
15in/38cm tall digits, modl 6430 contains 24in
/61cm tall digits.
The Black Flag display is available in IP Network
hardwired or wireless versions. The display re-
ceives instructions from PC software by one of
the following:
-- IP Network
-- Internal wireless link with a wireless PC
connection
-- RaceAmerica Track Safety PC software
-- RaceAmerica standalone BFcontrol software
The display is viewable at wide angles and in
conditions from full sun to total darkness.
When using a wireless unit(s) with the RaceAm-
erica PC software a dimming option to ne-tune
the brightness levels is available.
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT USES ULTRA-
BRIGHT LED TECHNOLOGY. DUE TO THE
BRIGHTNESS LEVEL OF THIS DISPLAY,
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN, AS WITH ANY
BRIGHT LIGHTING SOURCE,TO AVOID
PROLONGED VIEWING AT CLOSE RANGE
AND SHORT DISTANCES. AS WITH ANY
BRIGHT LIGHTING SOURCE, VISION MAY
BE AFFECTED SHORT TERM SIMILAR TO
CAMERA FLASHES.
PACKAGE COMPONENTS
Each wired Black Flag Display package in-
cludes:
1 - Black Flag Display
1 - Owner’s Manual via website download
Each wireless Black Flag Display package
includes:
1 - Black Flag Display
w/internal wireless datacomm
1 - Antenna
1 - Owner’s Manual via website download
Communications devices required to connect to
a PC:
IP Network option
1-IP TrackNet (45485A)
1-10FT interconnect cable
Wireless option
1-wireless USB Modem(4520/4620)
1-USB Cable
Additional Black Flag Displays can be used con-
currently in dierent locations around the track
from a single wireless transmitter.
Notes:
Black Flag displays can also be controlled with
the RaceAmerica Track Safety Light control box
for applications that integrate corner safety lights
and black ag displays.
Additional Black Flag displays can be used con-
currently in dierent locations around the track
from a single wireless transmitter.
Black Flag display can be ordered without internal
batteries for permanent installations.

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STEP 3-
For the wireless unit operated via PC
download the PC software le (BFcontrol.exe)
from the download section of the RaceAmerica
website(www.raceamerica.com)-click on
download link, from the drop down menu clink
on PC software. Scroll down the page until you
see BF CONTROL. Follow the instructions for
download.
POWER-ON SELF-TEST
The system will check internal systems and
external components. You will see the visual check
of the display as it steps through each segment
of the digits, one segment at a time. The display
then blanks out.
Mounting the system:
The Black Flag display has mounting 1/4-
20 PEMS on each corner. Utilize these points to
mount the display in the desired location.
DISPLAY OPERATION
PC SOFTWARE OPERATION
Run the BFcontrol software le ‘BFcontrol.
exe”. Select the COM port (g1) and the display
goes to the main screen (g 2)
Input the racer number to be displayed using
the Keyboard or extended keyboard keys.
Click update (or hit [Return] or [ENTER]
keys) to update the display with the number you
just entered on the PC screen.
NOTE: If a number is entered but not
updated, the update button and “press enter” will
ash on the screen for up to 10 seconds. (Fig 4)
If nothing is done within 10 seconds, the screen
will return to the former number.
Clear the screen/display -Clicking the
[CLEAR] button will blank out the display.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Three-digit Black Flag Display operates on an
external 110VAC/230VAC power source.
SPECIFICATIONS
Models 6630/6430
Display Type: 7-Segment
Digit Height 6630 15in/38cm
Digit Height 6430 24in/61cm
Number of Digits: Three
Dimensions 6630 22.3 x 64 x 4 in
57 x 163 x 10 cm
Dimensions 6430 29 x 112.5 x 4 in
74 x 286 x 10 cm
Mounting 1/4-20 PEMs on
each corner
Enclosure Powder Coated
Aluminum
View Filter Red acrylic
View Range 6630 660ft/201m
View Range 6430 1000ft/305m
Data Transmission
Domestic USA 4520 @ 900Mhz
International 4620 @ 2.4Ghz
DISPLAY SET-UP
RaceAmerica suggests setting up the system
prior to an event and become familiar with setup,
connections and overall operation.
Familiarize yourself with all components.
STEP 1-
Install the power cable and connect to an
external 110VAC/230VAC power source.
STEP 2-
For wired displays, plug the interconnect
cable between the Black Flag and the IP TrackNet,
then connect an ethernet cable between the IP
TrackNet and the IP network.
For wireless units, screw the antennas onto
the connectors on the top of the display and the
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Once a number is displayed you can either
enter a new number or clear the display. You do
not need to clear the display to enter a new number.
Display brightness is controlled by simply
clicking and dragging the red dots in the Brightness
box on the PC screen. Fine tune the brightness
level by adjusting the level from “L” low to “H”
high and physically observing the Black Flag
Display(s) with a number displayed. (put a small
image of the display with )(Fig 5)
DISPLAY OPERATION
PC OPERATION - All models are controlled
from the PC. Software can be downloaded and
installed from the RaceAmerica website. Run the
software le ‘BFcontrol.exe’, select the COM port
the modem is connected to as shown in Figure 1;
then move to the main screen (Fig 2).
Input the racer number to be displayed in one,
two or three digits using the keyboard or extended
keyboard keys, click the [UPDATE] button,
[Return] or [Enter] keys and the number will be
on the display (Fig. 3). The [CLEAR] button will
blank the display. Enter another number and click
[UPDATE], [Return or [Enter] and view the new
number. If a number is entered but not updated,
the screen will ash the update button and return
Figure 2 - Main Menu - display blank
Figure 1 - Boot-up screen - select COM port
to the former number after 10 seconds (Fig. 4).
The display can be dimmed by clicking and
dragging any of the red dots across the bottom of
the open window and observe the change. This
is best to do with a number displayed.
Operation is si,ilar when using the
Raceamerica Track Safety PC software to controll
the displays. See the Track Sagety Owner’s
Manual for conguration and operation.
Figure 3 - Shows number 451 at six of eight
brightness

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Figure 5 - Dimming - click and drag dots on
brightness bar to control brightness of display.
Figure 4 - Number entered, not updated;
shows [UPDATE] Flashing
MAINTENANCE
The Black Flag Display requires minimal
maintenance.
To clean the red lens, use a non-abrasive
cleaner on a soft cloth. This will keep the
protective lens clean and maximize visibility and
clarity of the digits. If the red lens is soiled with
mud or dirt, gently remove the grit using a soft
wet cloth being careful not to press when wiping
to avoid scratching the red lens material.
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS
Support agreements are available from
RaceAmerica providing Telephone Assistance on
technical issues and operational questions, repair
and/or replacement of hardware failures, Software
and Firmware updates and bug reporting. Contact
RaceAmerica for more information and pricing of
Support Agreements.