RaceAmerica XL Advanced 2650 Series User manual

2650 Series
XL Advanced
Dual Lane Drag
Timing System
Owner’s Manual
Copyright 2020 RaceAmerica Corporation
Rev Q
RaceAmerica Corporation
105 Bonaventura Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
[phone]
www.raceamerica.com
[email protected]

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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
04/29/15
Table of Contents
PRODUCT INFORMATIONAL LINKS...........................................................................................3
THEORY OF OPERATION ...............................................................................................................4
QUICK START GUIDE ......................................................................................................................5
PACKAGE COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................6
AVAILABLE OPTIONS......................................................................................................................6
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................7
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................7
TRACK SENSOR and BEAM EMITTER OPTIONS.....................................................................7
SET-UP STEPS - 2650 SERIES .........................................................................................................9
TREE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................11
TRACK SENSORS/CABLING DIAGRAMS.................................................................................12
POWER ON/SELF TEST .................................................................................................................14
KEYPAD FUNCTIONING ...............................................................................................................14
NAVIGATING TIMER MENUS ......................................................................................................14
SENSOR ALIGNMENT....................................................................................................................15
DEFINITIONS of the TREE LIGHTS ............................................................................................16
SYSTEM MENU................................................................................................................................17
CONFIGURE MENU........................................................................................................................18
RUNNING A RACE
Console Key Starts........................................................................................................................20
Auto Start.......................................................................................................................................22
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................23
STATUS DISPLAY MESSAGES......................................................................................................25
CONNECTING PERIPHERAL DEVICES ....................................................................................26
TROUBLE SHOOTING ...................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................27
SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................................................27
SUPPORT AGREEMENTS..............................................................................................................27
TIMESLIP HEADER WORKSHEET.............................................................................................28
FOAM STAND ASSEMBLY.............................................................................................................30

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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
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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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
DTSS / SST
LED Drag Tree
THEORY OF OPERATION
The 2650 Series Drag Timers are dual microprocessor
controlled completely self-contained race timing systems
utilizing the latest CMOS technology circuit components to
provide a highly accurate drag timing solution. The system
contains an internal quartz crystal clock to maintain time
accuracy and display of race results to one thousandth of a
second.
Power is supplied to the timer console and track sensor
components from the TREE.
The Beam Emitters and Track Sensors operate on invisible
(to the unaided human eye) Infra-red light. The coded light
frequencies are constantly received by the Track Sensors until
a car interrupts reception (‘breaks’ the beam).
The IR Beam Emitter to Track Sensor transmission operates
on Line-of-Sight principles. This makes alignment of the units
critical. These units will operate over a wide range of conditions
(full sun to total darkness) but should not be operated beyond
the specication parameters ( 4 ft to 50 ft).
Once the system is properly set up and aligned on the racing
surface, the timer console will ‘monitor’ the track sensors each
time a run is made.
In racing mode, the system microprocessor takes control
of checking for a valid set of start conditions (expected blocked
and unblocked sensors), then starts the lights (with adjustment
for Full and Pro formats as well as any bracket or index
adjustments) while watching for a start in either lane (a foul start
will freeze the tree at the point of foul), records Reaction Time
for each lane as the racers start, then watches for subsequent
beam interruptions at the 60 foot, Speed and Finish points; after
all data is collected, NHRA rules are applied to determine the
winner and display this on the TREE and console plus output
to PCs, printers and Scoreboards connected to the system. Data
includes RT, Redlights, ET, winner indication, Dial in times,
breakouts and total time.

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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
2650 XL Advanced Quick Start Guide
This Quick Start guide can be helpful to use as a set of steps to follow for relatively
experienced operators of the XL Advanced system.
1 Set up timing system hardware and cabling on race surface
2 Power on all Infra-red Beam Emitter units
3 Connect all peripheral devices such as printers and scoreboards
4 Power on all printers and scoreboards; observe scoreboards for
proper power up sequence.
5 Power on timing system at the Tree; observe light sequences for
proper power up sequence; press # for Stage status.
6 Go into Alignment Mode (*5) and check alignment at all sensor
locations. No counting digits means everything is aligned.
Exit Alignment Mode (#) when done. Turn o sensor test for sensors not
available (*4 SYSTEM)
7 Go into System Cong (*8) to set line feeds to eject a timeslip, timeslips
to auto print, Pre-Stage light functionality.
8 Select PRO of FULL starting lights (3)
9 If running brackets on model 2650B, enter Dial-In times (6)
10 If printing results or sending to a PC, enter Car # (9)
11 Stage racers
12 Start race (0) or use optional Starter’s Button
13 Press # to return to Stage status and clear last race
14 Next Race? Go to (8) or (11)

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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
PACKAGE COMPONENTS
The standard Model 2650 XL Advanced
dual lane drag package includes:
1 - 2650 Series Console Unit factory congured
ships as follows:
Heads-up (2650H) or Index (2650B) Starts
Speed Trap length of 10’, 66’ or 20M
Speed display in MPH or KPH
Standard or Custom Timeslip Header
1 - 02-2503 Competition 12 VDC Tree w/Stage
1 - Base Plate Tree Stand/33” Iron Pipe
1 - Owner’s Manual
1 - Console to Track Cable
- Centerline Cable Option includes:
1 -Interconnect Cable for 60’/SPEED/FINISH
1-Extension cable section for 1320’ cabling
2 - 5040B IR Beam Emitters (Finish)
2 - 5140D IR Track Sensors (Finish)
2 - 5058B IR Beam Emitters (Stage/Start)
2 - 5158D IR Track Sensors (Stage/Start)
- Outside Cable Option includes:
1 -Interconnect Cable for 60’/SPEED/FINISH
(cable is in three sections)
1-Extension cable section for 1320’ cabling
1 - 5042B IR Beam Emitter (Finish)
2 - 5140D IR Track Sensors (Finish)
2 - 5058B IR Beam Emitters (Stage/Start)
2 - 5158D IR Track Sensors (Stage/Start)
With these parts, the system will provide stag-
ing, Reaction Time (RT), Elapsed Time (ET)
and winner indication for two lanes.
Model 2650 Available Options:
Standard Cabling options:
Centerline - 200’, 330’, 500, 660’, 1320’
Outside - 200’, 330’, 500, 660’, 1320’
6013C - 60 Ft Detection - Centerline cable
6013D - 60 Ft Detection - Outside cables
6020C - Speed Detection - Centerline cable
6020D - Speed Detection - Outside cables
Tree Options:
02-2512 - DTSS 110/230VAC Professional
with Pre-Stage, Stage and Rear Facing Lights
02-2734 - SST 110/230VAC Professional
with Pre-Stage (Single-Sided Tree)
Staging Options:
6026A Dual Beam Staging - add Guard
2-Dual IR Beam Emitters (5054LM/RM)
2-Dual IR Track Sensors (5156LM/RM)
6027A Staging Electronics - add Pre-Stage
2-Dual Emitters (5063L/R)
2-Dual Sensors (5163L/R)
6023A Pre-Stage Electronics - add Pre-Stage
and Guard beams
2-Tri-Beam Emitters (5067L/R)
2-Tri-Beam Sensors (5167L/R)
7540D Foam Stands
06-26SB Starter’s Button - 25 foot cable
6038S Dot-Matrix Timeslip Printer Package
6042A Thermal Timeslip printer (with logo)
3122A Custom Timeslip Header
3126A XLscore Data Capture Software
for PCs
6528C/6828C/6628C/6624C Single Line Dual
Lane Digital Scoreboard
(5/8/15/24” digits respectively)
6810C/6610C/6410C Dual Line Dual Lane
Digital Scoreboard
(8/15/24” digits respectively)
4500B Data Communication PODs (for printers
and displays greater than 25 ft from console)
4520A Wireless RF Data Link
6080A Heavy Duty Cable Winders
6085A Standard Duty Cable Winders
6070B Storage/Carry Case
*Pre-stage operates via console program button
unless a Pre-Stage start option is available.

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RaceAmerica Model 2650 Series XL Advanced
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional items required to operate the 2650
Series timing system package and options:
Batteries for Beam Emitters (see table pg 9)
DC TREE - 12VDC automotive battery
AC TREE -
1 -110VAC 20Amp circuit/230VAC 10Amp
1 - Surge Suppression Power Strip (20A)
Other options:
12VDC source for each printer or Scoreboard
(110/230 VAC with optional adapter)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
The following listing provides the designed
performance specications for the 2650 Series
timing systems:
Start/Finish Lane Width 4 to 50 Feet
ET Timer Capacity up to 90.000 sec
RT Timer Capacity up to 9.999 sec
Time Accuracy 0.001 seconds
DC TREE Dimensions 75” X 20” X 20”
DC TREE Weight ~ 45 pounds
AC TREE Dimensions 82” X 20” X 20”
AC TREE Weight ~ 55 pounds
Power Requirements:
DC TREE 12VDC Source
AC TREE 110 VAC - 20A
AC TREE 230 VAC - 10A
Emitters AA/C batteries
OPERATION
Track Sensors and Beam Emitter Options
RaceAmerica utilizes a variety of Track
Sensors and Beam Emitters in its timing systems.
All operate on line-of-sight infra-red beam
principles. The beam is created by the Beam
Emitter and received by the Track Sensor. The
operating specication is for a gap of between
four and fty feet between the Emitter and Sensor.
These will operate in conditions ranging from full
sun to total darkness without adjustment when
properly aligned. The Beam Emitters require a
power source (batteries or AC adapters) while
the Track Sensors are powered from the cable
to the Control Console. The infra-red beam is a
coded frequency which is detected by the sensor.
Different frequencies are used for different
locations in dierent systems. Beam Emitter
voltage should not fall below 4.5 Volts DC while
operating.
The beam operates on a generally established
condition (ie, the sensor senses the presence of the
beam), and is interrupted (broken) by the racer
(beam blocked). The beam will automatically
re-establish after being blocked. The detection
of vehicles passing through the beam rapidly
highlights the sophistication of this technology.
In fact, many small items such as leaves, water,
snow can interrupt the beam. RaceAmerica tries
to minimize the impact of these occurances by
requiring multiple short interruptions of the beam
to indicate an interruption as well as verication of
expected beam conditions before a race is allowed
to start.
RaceAmerica Professional Dual Beam
Sensors utilize multiple infra-red frequencies due
to the close proximity of each sensor to positively
insure the correct signal is broken or blocked. This
is why track position and orientation is critical.
RaceAmerica Single Beam Staging/Start
Sensors (5058B/5158D) operate in both blocked
and unblocked modes depending on system
conditions. The unblocked mode allows for
alignment check. The mode is reversed once a
car has staged (blocked the beam) and the system

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5140D Sensor
5156LM/RM Dual Beam Sensor 5054LM/RM Dual Beam Emitter
Used for 60Ft, Speed and
Finish track locations.
Emitters utilize 4 ‘AA’
batteries each; 5042 uses
‘C’ batteries (with outside
cables)
5158D Sensor 5058B Emitter
Standard Start Line
Sensors and Emitters are
used for single beam Stage/
Start. Emitters use 4 ‘AA’
batteries each.
Professional Dual Beam Sensors and Emitters add Guard upgrade for ATV and Snowmobile
applications. Use 4 ‘C’ batteries for each emitter.
5040B Emitter 5042B 5042B
Two-Side Emitter
Add Pre-Stage
Use 4 ‘C’ Batteries for each
emitter
5163L/R Dual Beam Sensor 5063L/R Dual Beam Emitter
Model 5067L/R - Tri-Beam Emitter
Model 5167L/R - Tri-Beam Sensor
Beam Emitter and Track Sensor Options
Standard
Standard
6027 Option
6026 Option
6023 Option
Professional Triple Beam Sensors and Emitters are an upgrade option used to add Pre-Staging
and a Guard beam for all applications. Use 4 ‘C’ batteries for each emitter.
Model 5040/5042 - IR Beam Emitter

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is about to start a race. The ET timer for a lane
with a blocked beam will start when the beam is
re-established as the vehicle pulls away. The beam
can re-establish in less than 0.0001 seconds.
RaceAmerica oers several dierent sensor
and emitter models (see Beam Emitter and Sensor
models); depending on a variety of requirements.
See the table of Sensor/Emitter combinations
which operate with the Model 2650 XLAdvanced
system. In general, non-similiar sensor/emitter
pairs will not function correctly. All start line
sensor options connect to the same Start cable
connections; make sure left and right lane
positions are correct.
SET-UP STEPS - 2650 SERIES
The content of this manual is designed to
assist the new system owner with the RaceAmerica
system, however, it is strongly suggested that the
system be set up in a race simulation area without
stretching the cables all out to gain familiarity with
basic operation of the components prior to race
day. This can be done in a driveway or garage.
Walking through beams can simulate vehicles
for purposes of familiarizing oneself with basic
operation.
STEP 1 - Familiarize yourself with the
components pictured in this manual and how they
interconnect. The Track Sensor Interconnect
Cable is congured for connection between the
timer console, starting line, and nish line; cable
drops are pre-congured for the Tree, a Starter’s
Button, 60 Foot times and a Speed trap. Track
lengths greater than 500 foot will be in two cable
segments; outside cables will join at the starting
line. The large round connector connects to the
console and the smaller connectors (RJ12) connect
to the Track Sensors at the start line, 60 foot, speed
trap and nish line as indicated on the cable near
each RJ12 connector. Ensure the correct sensor
is connected at each position (with the matching
emitter opposing it)
STEP 2 - Identify the emitter/sensor
placement at the start line and nish line. The
lane width should be set between four (4) and fty
(50) feet. Layout the Track Sensor Interconnect
Cables on the track site as illustrated on the Track
Sensors/Cabling Diagram pages based on the
options included with the system. Route cables to
avoid vehicle and pedestrian trac. Additionally,
avoid running any of the system cables in conduit
with 110/230VAC power lines as intermittent
failures may occur. Speed Trap sensor spacing is
set to the system requirements to record accurate
speeds. To help in determining initial beam emitter
to track sensor alignment in wide track widths,
use a string stretched between the beam emitter
and track sensor or eyeball a straight line between
units. The system Alignment Mode will be utilized
to verify alignment after power-up.
STEP 3 - Assemble the TREE to the base as
shown in the setup photos. Multiple base plates
may be required for windy racing conditions.
Install ood lamps in the AC TREE models.
STEP 4 - Route the cables, place the
equipment in position. Connect the Track
Interconnect cable. This cable has connector drops
for the TREE, all Track Sensor positions (Start,
60 Ft, Speed and Finish), and the Starter’s Button.
STEP5 - Connect cables for optional Starter’s
Button, Printer(s), PC(s), PODs, Wireless Links
and Scoreboards to the appropriate connectors.
The system will operate without these options
connected. See Connecting Peripheral Devices
for details about these options.

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STEP 6 - Connect the system to the power
source. For the DC TREE, connect the RED (+
or Positive) and BLACK (- or Negative) alligator
clips to the 12VDC battery and you’re ready
to begin. Operating the system from a battery
connected to a charger or running car engine will
result in an over voltage condition and damage
the timer.
For the AC TREE option, connect the TREE
to the AC power source. With AC power, a surge
Track Sensor /Tree Electronics connector
RS422 Data Port
for RS422 Communications
(PC, Printer and Scoreboard
Options)
XL Advanced
Console Connectors
RS232 Data Port
for RS232 Communications
(PC and Printer)
LED Status Display
Accessory Power Connector
Fig 2 Cable connectors are on the underside of the XL Advanced enclosure.
Fig 1 The Emitter throws a spot light like beam of infra-red light; the Sensor
should be aligned near the center of the beam for optimal reception and
alignment.
Sensor Emitter
suppression power strip may be required at the
TREE to compensate for line voltage uctuations.
Go to Power-on/Self-test section to familiarize
with system operation.
Sensor and Emitter operation

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The DTSS Tree as seen from the
back bottom with post stand stored
and clamped inside. The removeable
Tree Electronics module is shown on
the right (actually left side of Tree
from the front).
Picture below shows the post
partially extended. There is an
internal stop so the post will not
come out too far. Loosen/tighten
the clamp nuts on the U-bolt (9/16 in
deep socket) at the desired position.
Four 1/4-20 wing nuts secure the
post to the base.
DTSS Tree bottom
Post extension
DTSS Tree Electronics
The DTSS Tree Electronics module can be
removed for service.
Unplug the Tree before proceeding.
Three screws hold the module - front and back
plus left side at the bottom. A #2 Phillips screw
driver will handle the job. After the screws are
removed, as the module comes out, unplug any
cables and antenna cables.
Reassemble in the reverse order

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NOTES:
Cable length between XL Advanced console and starting line is 100 feet.
Speed Trap distance is congured in the timer at 10 feet, 66 feet or 20 meters and saved in the system. Connectors for 60 FT
and Speed Options are on the cable even if they are not purchased with the system. Unpurchased options must be disabled in
the console conguration setup.
Track cable lengths can be from 132’ to 1320’ as required. Cables can be routed down the center of the track or outside.
Lengths of 500 feet or more are broken into segments. Cable winders are convenient for long lengths.
Peripheral devices such as Printers, PCs and Scoreboards can operate up to 25 feet on RS232 communications; conversion
to RS422 communications (with 4500A PODs) allows placement at greater distances. Communication to scoreboards is by
a RS422 port on the console. Wireless RF Links are also available for remote peripherals.
Pre-Stage and Guard Beam options can replace the standard start sensors and emitters (5158/5058).
TRACK SENSORS/CABLING DIAGRAM
Fig 3 Centerline cables
Single Beam Stage/Start with Speed Detection

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TRACK SENSORS/CABLING DIAGRAM
Fig 4 Outside cables
Single Beam Stage/Start with Speed Detection
NOTES:
Cable length between XL Advanced console and starting line is 100 feet.
Speed Trap distance is congured in the timer at 10 feet, 66 feet or 20 meters and saved in the system. Connectors for 60 FT
and Speed Options are on the cable even if they are not purchased with the system. Unpurchased options must be disabled in
the console conguration setup.
Track cable lengths can be from 132’ to 1320’ as required. Cables can be routed down the center of the track or outside.
Lengths of 500 feet or more are broken into segments. Cable winders are convenient for long lengths.
Peripheral devices such as Printers, PCs and Scoreboards can operate up to 25 feet on RS232 communications; conversion
to RS422 communications (with 4500A PODs) allows placement at greater distances. Communication to scoreboards is by
a RS422 port on the console. Wireless RF Links are also available for remote peripherals.
Pre-Stage and Guard Beam options can replace the standard start sensors and emitters (5158/5058).

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and Stage light positions for both lanes at the top
of the TREE. If the Pre-Stage track electronics
option is not installed in the system, the Pre-Stage
lights will be on until they are recongured by the
system. Once the system has powered up, the Pre-
Stage and Stage sensors are active and indicate a
vehicle present when blocked or misaligned.
POWER-ON/SELF-TEST
Connecting the power to the TREE turns
on the system and places the RaceAmerica 2650
Series Timer into a self-test of the microprocessor
circuitry, and the ‘Christmas’ Tree. This is an
internal test as well as a visual check of the TREE
lights. The upper/lower console displays will
show [trEE] [tESt 1] thru [trEE] [tESt 5] as the
self-test progresses. The upper console display
shows the product model number [ 2650 ] and the
lower display shows the code revision level [A.00]
contained within the microprocessor.
The TREE sequences through a lamp test and
circuitry test by illuminating the left red lamp and
stepping up through the green and yellows, Stage
and Pre-stage (Pre-Stage TREE only) on the left
side, then on the right side to Stage and Pre-stage
(Pre-Stage TREE). This repeats rapidly and then
all lamps are ashed once to conclude the self-test.
When the tree has completed the self-test display,
the system is fully functional and ready for nal
conguration and setup. If the lights do not follow
this sequence or some lights were not illuminated,
check for insucient power, defective bulbs or
bad cable connections.
At the conclusion of the self-test, press the
ENTER (#) key to display the Stage status screen
(Fig 5). This is a graphic showing the Pre-Stage
Fig 5 Stage Status Screen
Left Lane Right Lane
Pre-Stage
Stage
No lanes Pre-Staged or Staged
Both Lanes Pre-Staged and Staged
KEYPAD FUNCTIONING
The console keypad utilizes dual function
keys. All functions shown in white function when
pressed; functions shown in yellow require the
* [SHIFT] key to be pressed two seconds before
the desired function key is pressed.
NAVIGATING TIMER MENUS
The XL Advanced Timer Console has two
conguration menus:
The [*4 SYSTEM] System menu includes
Test sensors at start, Printer setup, Speed Trap
configuration and Timeslip Print Header -
functions rarely changed during an event.
The [*8 CONFIG] Configuration menu
includes Tree operation and ET/Total Time
selection - settings likely to change each race or
class.
The selections made in these menus are
Fig 6 - Console Keypad

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2650 rev A.00
Conguration Parameters
--- Tree Settings
Pre-Stage Lights Stage
Tree Input Power 110VAC
Redlights Allowed First
Perfect RT=0.000 O
Tree Win Light Pattern 4
--- Printer Settings
Number of Line Feeds 10
Autoprint copies 1
--- Speed Trap Settings
Trap Length 66 feet
MPH (USA) or Km/H(Euro) MPH
--- Track Cong Settings
Total Elapsed Time ET
--- Track Sensors Test
60 foot No
Speed No
Finish Yes
--- Timeslip Header
2650 Series XL Advanced
Drag Timing System
dp Dual Processor Timing System
Fig 7 - Printout of Conguration Parameters
Press [*1] [REPORT]
saved - even when power has been turned o. The
system conguration selections can be printed by
pressing *1 [REPORT] on the keypad (Fig 7).
Each menu will be covered in detail in
upcoming sections of this manual.
SENSOR ALIGNMENT
All RaceAmerica timing systems have an
alignment mode. This is very useful for verifying
correct Emitter/Sensor alignment.. After the track
layout has been determined and the Sensors and
Emitters placed in the proper positions, enter
alignment mode section by pressing the [*5]
ALiGn ALIGN keys to verify correct alignment.
Alignment conditions also display on the Tree as
shown in the denitions of Tree Lights picture.
The LED Display momentarily indicates the
position of each sensor on the console display
with letters representing each emitter/sensor pair
[SS-6SF].The digits indicate Pre-Stage, Stage,
60 foot, Speed and Finish respectively. Left
lane sensors are monitored in the top display
and Right lane sensors in the lower display. The
Status Display then changes each digit to a zero
for each sensor being monitored [00-000]. If the
Beam Emitter and Track Sensor are operating
properly and aligned, the ‘0’ digit will not
change and the Tree lights will be OFF. If the
Beam Emitter and Track Sensor are not properly
aligned, the ‘0’ digit for each emitter/sensor pair
will count slowly if slightly out of alignment or
continuously if they are not functioning properly,
way out of alignment and the corresponding Tree
light will be on or ickering. Once the emitter/
sensor pair are aligned properly, the digit will stop
counting and the Tree light will go out. If the
alignment is o a little or intermittent, the digit
for that emitter/sensor pair will count when they
oat out of alignment. Note that the Pre-Stage
position is always active on the Tree. It should
also be noted that once the zero digit has started
counting, it will never stop at zero again unless
Alignment Mode is exited and re-entered. This
can be helpful for leaving the system in alignment
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Tree Alignment
Positions
Stage
The center Yellow light illuminated
indicates a bracket/index breakout in
this lane when compared to the Dial-
in (Tree Cong Option 1).
Green light illuminated indicates the
winning lane after applying NHRA
rules. (Tree Cong Option 1).
The Red light illuminated indicates
an early or fouled start in this lane.
DEFINITIONS OF THE TREE LIGHTS
The dual white lamps at the top
of the tree will illuminate when a
vehicle breaks the Stage beam.
Tree Racing Indications
The Tree displays sensor alignment by illuminating a bulb for each sensor position when in
alignment mode (left legend).
The Tree also displays a full variety of information during racing activity (right legend).
Pre-Stage
The dual white lamps at the top
of the tree will illuminate when a
vehicle breaks the Pre-stage beam (if
sensors are present), or functions as
congured (Cong Tree).
60 FT
Fulltrack Speed
Fulltrack ET

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an intermittent condition.
To maximize the alignment of the emitter/
sensor pairs, it is suggested to rotate the beam
emitter slowly left and right until the alignment
for that pair begins to count. This technique
will determine the maximum lateral detection
angle. Rotating the beam emitter up and down
until the alignment starts counting determines
the maximum vertical detection angle. Once
these extremes are established, position the Beam
Emitter in the center of the left/right detection
angle and up/down detection angle. Repeat this
same process with the other beam emitters and
track sensors. This will maximize the alignment
accuracy.
Remember, the beam emitters and track
sensors operate on a ‘Line-of-Sight’ concept and
may require shims if they are installed on a race
track with a crown. Leaves, people, and other
debris will also break the beams and could give
false signals, so keep everyone and everything
clear of the beam emitters and track sensors during
racing activity. Lane width should be between
four and fty feet; eyeball a straight line between
the two to get close.
Press the [#] ENTER key to exit Alignment
Mode and return to Stage status mode.
If optional Dual-Beam (Stage with Guard
beam) or Tri-Beam Start Line Track Electronics
were purchased to add the True Guard Beam and
Pre-stage beams to the Stage at the starting line,
follow this alignment technique to properly align
all beams.
If optional Guard beams are present,
position the Dual/Tri-Beam Emitters and Sensors
on the track and connect the start line cables as
outlined in the timing system hardware manual.
Power on the timing system and enter into
alignment mode. Align the Pre-stage beams as
usual and conrm Pre-stage beam alignment and
operation. Next block the Stage beam on either
the Dual/Tri-Beam Emitter or Sensor. With the
Stage beam blocked, the Stage light on the tree
will illuminate when the Guard beam is properly
aligned. Rotating the Dual/Tri-Beam Sensor left
or right on the track will cause the Guard beam to
go out of alignment and the Stage light on the tree
to go out. Position the Dual/Tri-Beam Sensor so
the Pre-stage beam and the Guard beam are fully
functional. This can be tested by blocking and
unblocking the Pre-stage (if present) and Guard
beams. Unblock the Stage beam and the Stage
light on the tree will go out. If the Stage beam
does not go out, ne tune the positioning by slowly
rotating the Dual/Tri-Beam left or right until the
Stage light goes out. Recheck the Pre-stage and
Guard beams for alignment.
To nal check all three beams are properly
aligned, block the Pre-stage beam and the Pre-
stage light on the tree will illuminate. Block the
Stage beam and the Stage light on the tree will
illuminate. With the Stage beam blocked, block
the Guard beam also and the Stage light on the
tree should go out.
If all three beams are not aligned, check
the parallel position of the Dual/Tri-Beam Emitter
then repeat the Dual/Tri-Beam Sensor alignment
process on the above rotating the Dual/Tri-Beams
in smaller increments left or right, up and down.
SYSTEM MENU (Fig 8)
CONFIGURE SENSOR TEST
Select the sensors to be tested after a start
request is sent to the tree and before the tree comes
down; the Finish sensors are always checked.
Press *4 [Shift System] [ConFiG] [tESt]. Press
# [ENTER] to view the current selection for 60
ft sensors [60 Ft] [on]; press [4] to toggle to the
opposite selection; press [#] ENTER to accept a
choice and move to Speed [SPEEd] [OFF]; press
[4] to toggle to the opposite selection; press [#]
to accept a choice and return to the main menu.
CONFIGURE TIMESLIP PRINTER
The number of timeslips to automatically
print and the number or line feeds to eject a
timeslip to tear it o.
Press *44 [Shift System] [ConFiG] [Print].
Press # [ENTER] to view the current selection for
Printer Line feeds [LF] [10]; enter a new number
using the keypad; press [#] ENTER to accept the

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ConFiG
Print
ConFiG
trAP
ConFiG
HEAdEr
LF XX
AutoPr X
[4]
[#]
[#]
[#]
[4]
[4]
SPEEd USA 10
USA 66
Euro 3
Euro 20
[4]
[#]
[#]
[4]
[#]
ConFiG
tESt
[4]
*4 SYSTEM
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Blank
Fig 8 System Settings Menu, Press *4 [SYSTEM]
Blank
60 Ft OFF
on
[4]
[#]
SPEEd OFF
on
[4]
[#]
L1 C01 to C39
XXXX
[#]
[#]
*
L2 C01 to C39
XXXX
[#]
*
L3 C01 to C39
XXXX
[#]
*
L4 C01 to C39
XXXX
[#]
*
number; next [AutoPr] [1] will show indicating
the nmber of timeslips to autoprint (blinking digit);
press a number on the keypad (0-9) for the desired
number of copies; press [#] ENTER to save and
return to the main menu.
CONFIGURE SPEED TRAP
Select the speed trap length to be used.
Press *444 [Shift System] [ConFiG] [trAP].
Press # [ENTER] to view the current selection for
Speed Trap, cycle through [trAP] [USA10] for
10ft MPH trap, [trAP] [USA66] for 66ft MPH
trap, [trAP] [Euro3] for 3 meter Km/PH trap,
and [trAP] [Euro20] for 20 meter Km/PH trap
by repeatedly pressing [4], press [#] [ENTER] to
accept the selection and return to the main menu.
CONFIGURE PRINT HEADER
The XL Advanced allows a custom four line
timeslip print header of up to 39 characters per
line. Input is accomplished using character codes
for each desired character position (see work
sheets). Press *4444 [Shift System] [ConFiG]
[HEAdEr]. Press # [ENTER] to view the setup
dialog as follows [L1 C01] [ XX00] indicating
Line 1 Character 01; the XX is prompting for the
character code for the desired character; refer
to the worksheet for the correct code, press [#]
to move to character 02 [L1 C02] [YYXX00]
where YY is Character 01 and XX is prompting for
character 02; continue for up to all 39 characters
in the line. Press [*] to move to Line 2 [L2 C01]
[ XX00] and continue for all four lines. When
done with all four lines, press [*] to return to the
main menu.
CONFIGURE MENU (Fig 9)
CONFIGURE TREE
Use the Configure menu to select Tree
functions, results to be displayed and how they are
calculated. Press *8 [Shift ConFiG], [ConFiG]
[tree]. Press # [ENTER] to view the current
selection for use of Pre-Stage lights [PrE-St] [on]
which means Pre-Stage is ON and will function

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ConFiG
rACE
[#]
[8]
PrE-St OFF
StAGE
button
on
trEE 110 AC
230 AC
12 dC
rEdS First
both
rt 0.0 on
OFF
[8]
[#]
[#]
[#]
[#]
[#]
[8]
[8]
[8]
ConFiG
trEE
[8]
*8 CONFIG
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Blank
Fig 9 - Conguration Menu, Press *8 [CONFIG]
totAL ET
ET+RT
[8]
[#]
FiniSh
LiGht 1
2
3
4
5
[#]
[8]
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with the track electronics option; repeated presses
of the [8] CONFIG key cycles the lower display
through the other options. These include [OFF]
which deactivates all Pre-Stage display, [StAGE]
will turn on the Pre-Stage lights with the Stage
lights, [button] will turn on the Pre-Stage lights
the rst time the [0] RUN key (or Push-button) is
pressed to manually control the Pre-Stage lights.
This is useful to tell the next set of drivers to
come to the line. [On] will set Pre-stage to operate
independently. Press the [#] ENTER key to accept
the desired condition and move to power source
[trEE] [110 AC]; press [8] to view [trEE] [230
AC]; press [8] to view [trEE] [12 dC]; press [#]
to select the correct tree voltage and move to red
lights to be displayed [rEdS] [FirSt] to display
only the rst lane to redlight. If both lanes redlight,
press [8] to cycle to [rEdS] [both]. Press [#] to
move to Reaction Time (RT) reporting [rt 0.0]
[O]. Select OFF to use the 0.400/0.500 reporting
from the last yellow or select [On] to report RT
from the Green light (positive or negative); press
[#] to select the winning lane lights to display
[FiniSh] [LiGhtX] where ve choices for X(1-
5) can be selected. Choice ‘0’ does not indicate
winner on the tree. Choice ‘1’ displays winning
lane, redlights and breakouts; choices ‘2-5’ have
ve second animated winning lane displays only
(go ahead, check ‘em out); press [#] to go to the
main menu.
CONFIGURE RACE

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Use the Configure menu to select finish
location (full-track or half-track) and how times
are calculated (ET or ET+RT). Press *888 [Shift
ConFiG], [ConFiG] [rACE]. Press # [ENTER]
to view the current selection for total ET time
reporting [totAL] [ET]; press [8] to toggle to
[Et rt]; press # [ENTER] to make the desired
selection and return to the main menu.
At this point the timer is ready to time the rst
run. It might be a good idea to recheck the sensor
alignments after changing any congurations and
to print the conguration parameters (*1).
RUNNING A RACE
The system is now powered on, aligned and
congured. Press the [#] ENTER key to clear
any display condition and show the Stage status.
Races can be run in a console key start (or
optional push-button) mode or the system can be
set to automatically start races in an unattended
mode.
NOTE: When operating the system in the
auto start mode, extra care must be taken to keep
the race track continuously clear of vehicles since
another racer can start at almost any time.
Next, race parameters for starting light
sequence (Pro or Full), Dial-in times and Car
numbers can be entered if time slips are to be
printed or data capture software will be collecting
race results. Select the desired starting sequence
(Pro or Full) by pressing the [3] TREE key; the
current Dialin/Crosstalk and Tree will show as [di
Ct] [Full .5]. ‘di’ indicates a non-zero Dialin is
currently entered ([6] key); ‘Ct’ means Crosstalk
is active (by denition, Crosstalk only aects
Full tree starts). Press [3] repeatedly to cycle
through the other Tree options - Pro .4, Full .4,
Pro .5 - selecting the desired light by pressing [#]
ENTER. After a selection, the display will show
the current Crosstalk setting [Ct] [OFF]; press [3]
to toggle to turn Crosstalk on; press [#] ENTER
to close out Tree selections.
The PRO format turns on all yellows then
green at a 0.400 or 0.500 second interval. The
FULL or SPORTSMAN format turns on each
yellow, then green at 0.500 or 0.400 second
intervals.
The Crosstalk option is similar to the NHRA
Crosstalk function and is enabled for bracket
racing under a FULL starting tree. When the
slower vehicle’s top yellow light illuminates on
the tree, the top yellow in the other lane will
also illuminate. The slower lane’s yellows will
illuminate in sequence as usual while the other
lane’s top yellow will remain illuminated until that
lane’s bracket advances to the next yellow. When
Crosstalk is OFF, the tree starting sequence is not
altered from normal starting sequences.
Each stored conguration remains the starting
settings until changed; this includes Car number
and Dial-ins.
CONSOLE KEY START
If running brackets, press the [6] DIALIN
key to view the current Dial-in times; press the
[6] key again to zero out the existing times and
enter new numbers (top display is for left lane
and bottom display is for right lane times); input
the racers Dial-in times. Press the [#] ENTER
key to accept the new times (all zeros will be
heads-up format). Bracket racing is a form of
handicapping where the expected Elapsed Time
is entered for each racer, the starts are adjusted so
both racers with perfect reaction times and both
run their Dial-in, they will nish at the same time.
If either racer runs faster than their Dial-in time,
they ‘Breakout’and this will be displayed after the
race by illuminating the middle yellow light on the
Tree if Finish Light sequence [1] was selected; it
will also print on the timeslip.
Press the [9] CAR # key to view the current
Car numbers; press the [9] key again to zero out the
existing times and enter new numbers (top display
is for left lane and bottom display is for right lane
times) input the racers Car numbers. Press the [#]
ENTER key to accept the new numbers (all zeros
is acceptable). This information will appear on
timeslips and in data captured in PCs after the race.