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2. Figure 2 F Single Button Finish This diagram shows an electronic start system and a single button finish without backup buttons FINISH BUTTONS SETUPS should be set to Near End Primary Finish Button s Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups Scoreboard OO D i i i EA o NE s GEI Co Col GEI GEI Button A Loudspeaker Cable Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness RJP 1 Harness and oe Computer m Loudspeaker Start System M Figure 2 G Full System This diagram shows a loudspeaker start system RJP relay judging plat forms touchpad finish with 3 backup buttons per lane a printer a com puter running meet management software a power supply for the System 6 and a scoreboard On this type of system the FINISH BUT TONS SETUPS be set to Near End Primary Finish Pad Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups The System 6 back panel houses all Input and Output I O connectors This section describes the I O panel connectors from left to right as viewed from the back Refer to Figure 2 H for the locations of the
3. The keyboard insert cover and upper overlay should be cleaned with a mild detergent and water solution and wiped dry with a soft cloth as needed Install the keyboard insert carefully Guide it into the keyboard pocket keeping it as straight as possible Inspect all cable and in deck connectors for corrosion before use All connectors must be corrosion free if your timing system is to operate properly To clean cable or in deck connectors you need Lime A Way silicone grease and cotton swabs Follow the instructions below and refer to Figure A 3 for reference 1 Pour a few drops of Lime A Way into the cable or deck plate jacks and let it sit for several minutes to dissolve corrosion 2 Insert a cotton swab into the jack and use a plunging motion to clean the jack If the jack is not free of corrosion repeat steps 1 and 2 as necessary A 2 Touchpads and Buttons Start Systems Scoreboard Printer o oo O O O Figure A 3 Clean Cable Connectors as shown 3 Rinse the jack with a damp cloth swab and dry it with a dry swab 4 Apply a small amount of silicone grease to a clean cotton swab and insert into the jack Make sure all connectors fit snugly into the cable harness Connectors with broken prongs do not fit properly Refer to Figure 4 A Check con nector prongs for corrosion and clean or replace connectors as necessary Refer to the Touchpad maintenance section in this chapter for detailed car
4. Wednesday 18 20 95 12 24 14 pm Z YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane Z Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 EARLY EARLY OK EARLY EARLY EARLY Figure 4 K Relay Judging Exchanges RELAY EXCHANGE SUMMARY gt Race 0088 Wednesday 18 20 95 12 24 14 pm 2 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane Z Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 58 uds BS 84 B8 9 9 18 180 yds 1 B6 B6 89 3 eo 158 yds xb 448 89 e EE ht i Place amp 15 2 gt 3 lt 4 5 lt B Finish 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 03 Xchange EARLY EARLY OK EARLY EARLY EARLY Figure 4 L Relay Exchange Summary gt Race 8888 lt Wednesday 10 20 95 12 24 14 pm ZBA YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lt Lane Number IL lt Lengths II 17 Time 1 02 15 77 1 LATE 9 2 082 16 97 Z LATE 4 3 02 18 23 3 RELAY OK 4 82 19 63 4 LATE 9 5 82 20 46 5 LATE 89 6 BZ 21 76 6 LATE 10 1 84 37 41 1 EARLY 1 2 04 40 02 3 4 42 18 3 LATE 86 4 04 45 07 4 LATE 9 5 04 47 94 5 EARLY 03 6 4 51 09 6 EARLY 11 1 06 1 05 82 1 EARLY 26 2 06 1 10 06 2 EARLY 18 3 06 1 13 04 3 LATE 09 4 06 1 15 99 4 EARLY 17 5 06 1 18 41 5 EARLY 17 6 6 1 22 90 6 EARLY 13 1 08 1 31 81 2 88 1 32 49 3 8 1 33 21 4 08 1 33 79 5 88 1 34 38 6 88 1 35 03 Lane 1 Lane Z Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 BACKUP 1
5. a relay judging system and the use of a membrane keyboard with over lays to replace obsolete button keyboards The Swimming III timer quickly and easily converted to other aquatic sports simply by loading a different program cassette and changing the keyboard overlay The Swimming III timer earned recognition as the performance standard of the industry from 1981 through 1989 In the late 1980s Colorado Time Systems introduced the next genera tion sports timer The System 4000 included the industry s first full sized printer and meet management computer A full range of sports timing programs were available on programmable cards Installing a new program became as simple as inserting a new card into the slot on the System 4000 rear panel The System 4000 set the pace in the sports timing industry in its time The System 5 Sports Timer continued Colorado Time Systems tradition of using advanced technology to provide beneficial new features A large LCD screen with contrast control enabled the operator to see at a glance the entire race situation including the status of each lane The ease of operation built into the System 4000 was further advanced in the System 5 Most keyboard operations required only a single keystroke The System 5 also incorporated output for meet management software and expanded race memory with enough space to store the entire meet s results all important innovations in swim timing Meet efficiency bene fitted since a
6. System 6 Timer als die routinem igen Reinigungsarbeiten wie es im System 6 Handbuch beschrieben wird Symbols Achtung siehe Aus Spannung beiliegende Dokumentation he pm NEE C 2 Appendix D History of Swim Timing Congratulations on the purchase of your new System 6 Sports Timer 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 In the early 1970s Colorado Time Systems offered the first practical dis play timing and scoreboard system to the American marketplace It fea tured easy to read final time displays plus the first split time display available on a swim timer Our Printing Timer system which incorpora ted a built in paper strip printer appeared a few years later The Printing Timer provided an affordable instantly printed split and final times at the end of each heat It also included three buttons per lane backup timing with automatic comparison of touchpad and backup times An optional standby battery system provided protection against loss of data in the event of an electrical power failure In the early 1980s Colorado Time Systems introduced the third genera tion timing system which revolutionized the industry with innovative features the Swimming III timing system New features included race memory to store previous race results thereby speeding meet operation
7. the microphone is defective and it should be returned for service If no start blast sounds the control board inside the start system is defective and it must be returned for service 3 No start blast or PA but the Swimming race timer starts properly This is usually a bad speaker or speaker cable harness Plug the speaker directly into the speaker output to eliminate the cable If you do not use a speaker cable use an ohm meter to check the speaker If it does not register 8 ohms the speaker is defective 4 No start blast PA or start timer This usually indicates a low battery blown fuse or a bad control board the battery can be checked with a volt meter the fuse can be checked with an ohmmeter If the battery and fuse are okay return the start sys tem to the factory for repair Your RJP platforms are very durable and are designed to last without requiring routine maintenance The only maintenance procedure that may be necessary is cleaning the cable connector on each RJP with Lime A Way and a cotton swab if corrosion builds up as described ear lier in this appendix For Troubleshooting information refer to your RJP Installation and Operation manual P N F507 To obtain a replace ment manual call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department Finish System Touchpads and Buttons Touchpad Pressure There are two types of finish systems touchpads and pushbuttons Both are simply momentary switches Touchpads ar
8. 0 3 1 Starting the Race ee rave eee bee eee EE ERS 3 2 Using the Touch Key 3 2 Using Split Arm ees 3 3 Using Finish Arm ens 3 3 Finishing the Race 3 4 4 Reference Basic Operation 4 1 Self Test Loading Swimming 4 1 User Interface ergeet a RARREIA 4 2 Warning Messages 4 2 Timing Problems eee eee eee 4 2 Timing Corrections 20 0 cee eee ee eee 4 3 Relay Judging css soe he eee ee en s 4 3 Keyboard 22 294 hahaha eec tetesi 4 4 Lane On Off e bode SEENEN een 4 4 mett Am NNN m RURAL Eee ER Rd e 4 4 Split Arm aussen ern 4 4 tert aaa eg 4 5 Store Print oo cade 44 ae sun ener acr ra 4 5 Next Heat dE ate gaia eo EREE ERSS 4 5 Next Event erereoteri ba bbs wae wee s 4 5 Edit Event Heat 4 6 Edit DQ REES 4 6 TOUCH EE 4 6 Touch eer back Eege ee e ee S 4 6 Events cumst dnd E e EE 4 7 RSS EE 4 7 Numeric Keypad 0 cc ccc nn 4 8 EE 4 8 OBE AC POPE 4 8 Console Keys 0 cc ccc ccc eee rr ta 4 9 Enter eto leek cones EE 4 9 OU Cp 4 9 Battery Check 4 9 Help ees t ao e aan s oe b s Rid 4 9 SO LKeys cities RR Rr re bep s 4 10 Print uc awe uu iae IE 4 10 Display 22 oce dee etti tet o e ette e 4 12 Scoreboard cat can dee ced 4 13 SII s ETT 4 14 Setups Softkey Menu 4 14 Stored Data 2 0 0 cc cee eae 4 24 MISC nd nce RER 4 27 Appendix A Maintenance Customer Service A 1
9. 2 B 1 Length of Pool 4 17 4 16 Length Warning 3 4 4 2 Logical Address 4 17 4 18 A 7 B 1 B 2 M Meet Management Software 2 6 4 17 4 24 Touch Key 4 6 Misc Softkey 4 24 4 27 Pad Power 4 24 Modes of Operation 1 1 4 2 4 3 N Next Event Key 4 5 Next Heat Key 4 5 Numeric Keypad 4 8 C E Clear Entry Key 4 8 Enter Key 4 8 P Pad Warning 4 2 Physical Address 4 17 4 18 A 7 B 1 B 2 Touch Key 4 6 Print Softkey 4 10 4 12 INDi Print Softkey cont By Lane 4 11 By Place 4 11 Form Feed 4 12 Race Summary 4 11 Relay Summary 4 11 Splits Summary 4 11 Sponsor s Message 4 12 Top of Form 4 12 W Names by Lane 4 12 W Names by Place 4 12 Printing Backup Times 4 16 On Store Print 4 7 4 19 Sample Printouts 4 21 Setup Options 4 14 4 20 Split Times 4 11 Sponsor s Message 4 12 Stored Data 4 24 4 26 Troubleshooting A 10 Type Size 4 19 4 20 Q Quit Key 4 9 R Record Time 4 14 Reducing Corrosion A 3 Relay Judging 4 3 4 15 Sample Printouts 4 21 Remote Setup 4 15 Reset Key 3 2 4 5 Reset State B 1 S Scbd Blank 4 13 Scbd On 4 13 Scoreboard Configuration Blank Module s 4 17 Channel 2 8 C 1 Define Modules 4 17 4 18 Logical Address B 1 Module B 2 Multi Line Scbd 2 7 2 9 One Line Sequence 4 17 4 19 Physical Address B 1 Self Test 4 17 Show Module Definitions 2 8 4 17 Single Line Scbd 2 7 4 17 Single Line Sequence 4 17 4 19 Software Setup 4 14 Scoreboard Module B 2 Scoreboard
10. 31 65 1 32 35 1 33 18 1 33 76 1 34 31 1 34 38 Figure 4 M Race History 4 21 Event Sequence Function Operation This setup allows you to program a sequence of swimming events for different types of meets The race gender and distance are attached to the event number so that each time you press next event the race gen der distance and name are updated After programming select the desired meet type to sequence events automatically Select option 7 None to enter race distance manually at the start of each event Options 2 7 already have a pre programmed event sequence You can use these sequences as is or reprogram your own sequences for any of these events Options 8 and 9 are user defined event sequences which can be programmed from scratch to fit your needs SETUPS Start CHOICE OPTIONS Finish Buttons oys Hig choo Hardware Setup 3 Girls High School Splits 4 Hous Gir s H S Timing D NCop 13 Event Prog oo 6 HCAA 15 Event Prog Scoreboard T7 NCAA 16 Event Prog Printer D User Defined 1 yent Sequence 9 User Defined 2 ime Date a View Edit Selected Sequence Setups Softkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure 4 N Event Sequence Window To program an event sequence press the number corresponding to the desired meet type then press 0 to view or edit the selected sequence The events already defined if any are displayed and you can insert or delete events You can not edit an event you must delete and then enter
11. Harness Figure 2 B Touchpad 1 Button Backup Finish 4 Connect the touchpad and button A cable harness or in deck wiring system cable to the primary input connector on the I O panel of your System 5 Figure 2 E shows a complete pad finish and one button back up system One Button Route the input cable harness along the pool deck as shown in Figure 2 F Plug the finish button into the prime connectors on the touchpad and A backup button cable harness If you have in deck connector plates plug the finish button into the touchpad connector Second Finish Button A Single Finish Button hl mE i PRIME Iris Connector i Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness Figure 2 C Button Finish Connections 2 2 B amp C Backup Buttons with Touch pads System Layout Diagrams Touchpad Finish 1 Button Backup Two Buttons If you are using 2 finish buttons plug the second but tons into the A connectors on the touchpad and button A cable harness as shown in Figure 2 C If a 2 button finish is used the finish time is the average of the two button times recorded Three Buttons If you are using 3 finish buttons first route the B and C backup button cable harness along the pool deck Then plug the third button into the B connectors on this cable harness 1 Route the B and C backup button cable harness along the pool deck Connect the B and C b
12. Notice that there is no length display in Tou C h Key lane 2 as in other lanes Figure 3 A illustrates this situation as it Lo appears on the display screen Ca i51 EVENT 3 HEAT z 2600 YARDS EA LENGTHS amp Figure 3 A Lane 2 Pad Touch Missed As sometimes happens the first swimmer touched the wall beside the pad which is a legal touch under swimming rules but the Swimming software cannot register this as a touch 3 2 Using Split Arm an WS Using Finish Arm e EAT 1 To correct the missed pad touch press the fouch key The small win dow shown in Figure 3 B appears on the display screen prompting you to enter the lane number to which the touch should be added Use the numeric keypad to type 2 and press enter TOUCH Figure 3 B Using the Touch Key The display screen now shows that 2 lengths have been completed in lane 2 The split time will be missing but hopefully all following split times and finish time will be correct Notice that it is not possible to fin ish a race using the touch key Races must be finished from the touch pads or backup buttons There is always a reason for a missed touch An athlete simply missing the pad is not bad but if you continue to have missed touches on the same lane you will want to determine why The next situation that arises involves the second swimmer in lane 1 This swimmer is slow getting out of the pool and steps on the touchpad after its split delay
13. Softkeys 4 13 4 14 Clear Lanes 4 13 Display Alternate Lanes 4 13 Record Time 4 14 Scbd Blank 4 13 Scbd On 4 13 Scoreboard On Blank 4 13 Step Data 4 13 Team Scores 4 14 Self Test 4 1 4 2 Setup Allow Remote Setup 4 15 Setups Softkey 4 14 4 23 Event Sequence 4 22 4 23 Finish Buttons 4 15 Hardware Setup 4 15 Pool 4 16 4 17 Printer 4 19 4 21 Scoreboard 4 17 4 19 Splits 4 16 Start 4 14 Summary 4 14 Time Date 4 23 Timing 4 16 Softkeys 1 2 4 10 4 27 Display 4 12 Misc 4 27 Print 4 10 4 12 Scoreboard 4 13 4 14 Setups 4 14 4 23 Stored Data 4 24 4 26 Split Arm Key 3 3 4 4 Sponsor s Message 4 12 Sports Menu 3 1 4 1 Start Key 3 2 4 5 Start Systems Hardware Setup 2 1 Software Setup 4 14 Starting Swimming 4 1 Step Data 4 13 Store Print Key 3 4 4 5 4 19 4 20 Stored Data Softkey 4 24 Edit DQ 4 25 False Start 4 25 Meet Mer Report 4 26 Next Event 4 24 Next Meet 4 25 Next Race 4 24 Previous Event 4 25 Previous Meet 4 26 Previous Race 4 24 Print Meet 4 26 Print Race 4 24 Print Yes No 4 25 Scoreboard Post 4 25 System Setup Diagram 2 1 2 4 Finish Systems 2 2 2 3 Start Systems 2 1 2 4 System Test 2 9 T Team Scores 4 14 Time Date 4 23 Timing Corrections 4 2 4 3 Timing Problems 4 7 4 16 Timing Problems Screen 4 2 4 3 INDii T cont Touchpad Split Delay 4 16 Touchpads 2 2 U User Interface 4 2 LCD Display 1 1 4 2 A 2 B 1 WwW Warning Messages Pad 4 2 INDiii IN Div
14. button position on the cable taking care to observe the polarity of each connector The voltmeter should read 5 volts Note that if the low pad voltage setup option is selected the voltmeter will read 3 volts If all cable connectors are okay the touchpad or button is defective Refer to the Finish System section for more information Check an in deck wiring system using the same procedure as outlined above for cable harnesses Most in deck wiring system problems are found at the wall plate connectors Inspect the connectors and clean or replace as necessary There are two basic types of printers One is a DOS type and takes an ASCII stream of data and prints it The other is a WINDOWS type of printer and needs a program loaded on your computer called a DEVICE DRIVER in order to print Many printers can do both The ones you CANNOT USE are those that have no brains in them and rely on your computer to do all of the formatting for them Because these printers have no processor in them they tend to be less expensive models Any printer that says it needs the Windows environment proba bly will NOT work Most but not all HP printers should work They will take HP s PCL Printer Command Language codes HP has a low cost Apollo P 2200 injet printer which works great Most of the DOT MATRIX printers will work including OKIDATA 320 and Citizen GSX190 These printer will have a print ribbon like an old type writer and little pins will pok
15. connection is to the side of the I O Panal just below the red ON OFF switch Connect the cable from your scoreboard here Push the quarter inch jack into the socket until it snaps firmly into place Both are 9 pin standard serial communication ports which allows the System 6 to communicate with outside devices COMI is for a computer running swim meet management software COM2 is used for special operations only This is a standard IBM PC parallel port Attach the cable from your printer to this connector Make sure the cable connector is firmly seated and tighten the screws to make a secure connection This is a standard VGA port If you wish to use an external monitor at the scoring table connect the cable from your monitor to this connector The timer s screen is displayed on this output This is a standard IBM PC PS 2 mouse connection If you wish to use a mouse connect it here This is a standard IBM PC PS 2 keyboard connection If you wish to use external keyboard connect it here The USB port and the Ethernet port are NOT available they have been included for future expansion Connecting devices to these ports is NOT RECOMMENDED 2 5 Near End Input and Far End Input Connection to Meet Management Computer Connect the cable from the near end touchpads start system and back up buttons to a Near End connector Connect the cable from the far end touchpads and backup buttons to a Far End connector Snap the wire bai
16. items described below Shut Down the System6 and then turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting any cables from the I O panel 2 4 ONLY BOUNCE JUDGES Vo Q COM PORT 1 COM PORT 2 CTS of o ol lo ront ETHERNET MONITOR A PRINTER PORT KEVEOARD Power ON OFF Switch Important Note External Power Important Note Judges UO Scbd Com Port 1 amp 2 Printer Port Monitor Mouse Keyboard CTS Expansion Ports Figure 2 H System 6 I O Panel This is the red switch to the side of the I O Panal Do not turn off power to your System 6 while in any of the Sport Programs Always follow the proper shut down procedure Select Misc on the softkeys then choose Change Sport then choose Shut Down After this your System 6 is ready for the power to be turned off Connect the DIN connector from the approved 15 volt power supply here Use only the recommended power supply Use of any other power supply including a System 5 power supply may cause serious damage to your system Make sure the power supply is plugged into a working AC outlet to avoid unintentionally discharging the System 6 s internal batteries This DIN connector accepts input from the Judging expansion hard ware It is also available for other expansion input output devices for other sports made available by Colorado Time Systems The scoreboard
17. keyboard keys are located on the membrane keyboard that is built in to the System 6 The removable insert identifies the function of the keyboard keys when the Swimming software is used The softkeys are the column of six unlabeled keys immediately to the right of the display screen The function of each key changes depending on the option selected the screen displays the function currently avail able directly to the left of each softkey If no label appears next to a soft key that key is inactive at the time To run the Swimming software press the softkey labeled Swimming after you ve turned the System 6 on If you are changing from another sport press the Misc softkey then Change Sport then Swimming Swimming loads and is ready to operate The timer turns ON set to Event 1 and Heat 1 If you have selected an event sequence the timer will be set for which ever event is 1 if you do not have a defined sequence then the timer will set itself to a 100 event You may select 3 1 another distance with the events keypad toward the right side of the keyboard and press the distance you wish In its default setting each time you press a key the System 6 beeps If you press a key but do not hear a beep then either the System 6 did not sense the keystroke or the beep has been turned OFF in SETUPS Since we are only using 6 of 10 lanes in the pool for this race press on off keys for lanes not being used The active lane indicator disap
18. of information printed when you press store print One of the items you can print on each page of the race printout is a sponsor s message Enter your school s name meet name team name or a sponsor s advertising message One line of print is available for your sponsor s message You can choose to have the Swimming software print race results imme diately when you press store print even if there are timing problems You can then mark the corrections on the printout or simply print a new set of results Refer to page 4 2 for more information on timing prob lems The Swimming system can use any printer that has a standard parallel interface can take an ASCII stream of data and print a minimum of 80 characters per line Hit 7 and select your printer if it is listed Citizen HP IBM Okidata Other If we know your printers codes we will auto matically load them If you select Other then you will want to go to 4 19 Operation option 4 and enter your printers codes they should be found in your printer documentation Enter the printer control codes for pica elite condensed and 6 or 8 lines per inch vertical spacing as listed in your printer s manual You can then select the number of characters per inch horizontally CPI and lines of type per inch vertically that you want on your race printouts Pica type prints 10 CPI elite prints 12 CPI and condensed 16 17 CPI It is best to use the largest type size possible for the number of lan
19. pears in each of the lanes turned off The display screen is updated to reflect the data entered Starting The Race The Swimming software is in the reset state note the RE SET in the upper left corner of the timer and is ready to begin timing a race The horn sounds the timer starts simultaneously and the swimmers are in the pool Do not press the start key on the Swimming keyboard unless the timer did not start All 6 touchpads are inactive for a user defined number of seconds after the start a feature which allows backstroke starts without interfering with race timing See Chapter 4 for details of using the Setups menu to set this number As soon as the touchpads are ready to receive a touch the pad status display indicates armed The swimmers have made their turn at the far end of the pool and come in to touch at the near end The swimmer in lane 3 touches first When the Swimming software receives the touch pulse it beeps and displays the number of complete lengths completed in that lane in this case 2 The pad status indicator in lane 3 goes blank for 15 seconds or for the number of seconds defined in Setups to indicate the pad split delay time During this time the pad will not accept a touch The System 6 beeps as each swimmer touches a pad E As the operator you notice that the second swimmer in lane 2 has start U SI ng The ed but the Swimming display does not indicate that the first swimmer in that lane touched the pad
20. race could be started as soon as the previous race was com pleted All race information could be printed in many different formats at the operator s convenience with an economical full sized 8 by 11 inch line printer The System 5 Sports Timer incorporated a self diagnostic system to check the timer s internal circuitry and components The diagnostics program also ran circuitry checks on the cable harness touchpads pushbuttons and scoreboard cable when these items are properly con nected New programs for other sports were provided on diskette and down loaded from a personal computer to the System 5 s internal memory Once downloaded the new programs remained in the System 5 ready to be used at a single keystroke New programs and program updates were easily incorporated using this innovative system This full range of features built into the System 5 Sports Timer meant that it was the industry leader ever since it came out With the advent of the System 6 users can take advantage of these existing features and the addition of a larger and full color screen exter nal mouse and PC keyboard support for 12 lane pools additional input and output capabilities automatic updating of firmware and software automatic calculation of adjusted backup times USA Swimming NCAA and High School rule enhanced relay judging capabilities enhanced handling of one line scoreboards ability of displaying subtracted and running splits similtanio
21. swim the last lap only Cumulative splits print the total running time of the race to that point Press 1 to print cumulative splits press 2 to print subtractive splits You can select both options These are both toggle buttons Controls variable timing functions Timing Precision Press 1 to toggle between 1 0 0 1 0 01 and 0 001 second timing precision The timing precision option selects the number of decimal places to which times are accurate Almost ALL ruling bodies for Swimming specify 01 as the timing accuracy for electronic timing Automatic Backup Time Adjustment When turn ON this will do the calculations as specified by USA Swimming the NCAA and the High School Federation to the backup buttons to produce the official backup time Press 2 to choose whether or not to use automatic backup time adjustment Pad Split Delay Time Options 3 and 4 allow you to set the pad split delay time Press C E use the numeric keypad to type the delay time and press enter Pad split delay time allows you to set the length of time the touchpads are inoperative after a touch allowing relay swim mers to get out of the pool without triggering a pad touch The recom mended delay time for both near and far end pads is 15 seconds You might want to increase this for relays in a long course pool Time Warning Messages Press 5 to toggle between displaying and not displaying time warning messages Pad Delay at Start Press 6 to set pad delay
22. time of 15 seconds is up The pad is armed at that point and when the swimmer stands on it a touch pulse is sent to the System 6 The display screen Figure 3 C now shows lane 1 having com pleted 6 lengths and on the finish lap 80131 EUEHT 3 HEAT 2 1 21 200 YARDS LENGTHS amp 1 8 3 4 S 5 b5 1 8 M HWH el al al al ai ai al a Figure 3 C Invalid Pad Touch in Lane 1 To correct this situation you can press S Arm for lane 1 which will remove the last touch and switch the pad to the ARMED status imme diately Notice that the pad status display in lane 1 has returned to Armed status and the lengths completed is revised to indicate the accu rate number in this case 4 Figure 3 D illustrates the corrected situa tion 89121 EVENT 3 HEAT 2 1 21 208 YARDS LENGTHS 8 1 2 3 H S b 1 8 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Figure 3 D Lane 1 Reset to 4 Lengths Completed All swimmers touch at the end of the third leg of this race and the final leg swimmers are in the pool The timer warns you by showing Finish LAP which lanes are on the last lap of the race After the split delay each lane will display a flashing Finished Armed The swimmers turn at the far end of the pool you notice that lane 5 did not register a pad touch Its length count shows 4 its pad display is not Finish Armed Figure 3 E illustrates this situation 3 3 LOGOL 1 EUEHT 3 HEAT 2 1 21 200 YARDS LENETH E 3 1 a 3 H S b 1 8 ER gd REN E Est ES KS RS ARMED ARMED ARMED AR
23. Button A Cable Harness Figure 2 A Start System Connections 1 To set up a loudspeaker start system place the start console a safe distance from the pool and plug in the microphone Route the loud speaker 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 touchpad and button A cable harness as shown in Figure 2 A or to the start connector on your in deck wiring system 3 If you are using a backup start button plug it into the connector marked backup start on the touchpad and button A cable harness Refer to Figure A 2 1 Connect the Finish System Touchpad Finish Button Finish 1 Place your touchpads in the water making sure that they are secure ly 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 touchpad and button A cable harness as shown in Figure 2 B If you have in deck connector plates plug the touchpad connectors into the touchpad slot 3 If you are using backup button s plug the backup button A connec tors into the button A connectors on the touchpad and button A cable harness or in deck wiring system as shown 2 B ES Backup Start Button 9 Touchpad Le d Detail of Connector Touchpad and Button A Cable
24. Button finish times are less accurate because of human reaction time Refer to the discussion of Timing Corrections earlier in this chapter for more information on human reaction time If touchpads are the primary finish system up to three buttons per lane can be used to provide backup finish times Option 1 allows you to select the primary finish method for the near end of the pool Option 2 allows you set the far end If you have a Pad finish the timer will always look for buttons as a backup and if you have a Button finish there is no other timer option for backup These are toggle functions and will switch back and forth between the available choices Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you press the Save Setups softkey If you do not press Save Setups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 6 Allows you to configure your System 6 internal speaker volume screen backlight intensity whether or not to allow Setup information to be downloaded from a PC and relay judging method and details Generally the speaker volume should be set to an audible level It is very important that you set the proper relay judging method Electrically the buttons and Relay Judging Platform RJP are very dif ferent Press 1 to set the System 6 internal speaker volume In the prompt box type 0 to turn the speaker off 1 for low volume 2 for medium volume or 3 for highest volume and press enter Press 2 to se
25. Factory Maintenance A 1 Routine Maintenance 0 0 ees A 2 System 6 une ee A 2 Connectors ENEE A 2 Cables ee ous wa Wa eee kee EE eee A 2 Start Systems A 3 Scoreboard nee A 3 Printer EEN A 3 Troubleshooting esses A 4 Troubleshooting Chart A 5 References 2222 RR RR tee e A 8 Start System series d ek tanks OON TE A 8 Finish System 1 eee A 9 Wiring System A 10 Printers A eneen gege che eieiei A 10 Appendix B Glossary B 1 Appendix C Specifications C 1 Appendix D History D 1 TOCii 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 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Screen Battery 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 connec
26. In the Swimming soft ware all scoreboard module logical addresses default to the physical addresses For example the physical switch setting for the scoreboard module displaying data for lane 1 is 01 so the logical address is also 01 If you want the lane 1 01 scoreboard module to display line 10 s data set its logical address in this setup to 0A On the module definition win dow as shown in Figure 4 G the physical addresses appear on the left the redefined logical addresses on the right Normally you would display 6 lanes of data on 6 lines of scoreboard Option 4 allows you to rotate many lanes of data through a limitted number of scoreboard modules To set this option for fewer modules than you have lanes just hit the 4 on the numeric keypad Keep hitting the 4 key untill the screen number matches the actual number of scoreboard lines that you have If you have a 6 lane pool but only 3 lines of scoreboard you should set this option to 3 Line Scoreboard This will cause the board to display data from lanes 1 3 on the board The timer will then automatically switch the display to lanes 4 6 then back again this will continue forever The length of time that the data will be shown will be the number of seconds that you have defined just below in option 6 Options 5 6 and 7 apply ONLY to single line scoreboards Ordinarily a single line scoreboard displays the race results by place at the end of the race and then displays the pro
27. MED 6 6 6 6 4 6 6 6 Figure 3 E Lane 5 Pad Touch Missed To prepare the lane for the upcoming finish touch press the F Arm key in lane 5 The length counter now displays 6 and the pad status display indicates that the pad is Finish Armed as shown in Figure 3 F The final split time is not accurate but as demonstrated with the pad touch missed earlier in the race the finish time and place pick will be accurate C G iz EVENT 3 HEAT 2 200 YARDS I 2 2 H S TF 8 a M M ME M RE RM 6 6 6 6 amp amp 6 6 1 31 LENGTHS 8 Figure 3 F Updated Lane Display Finishing The Race Shut down procedure All swimmers touch their pads successfully at the finish The System 6 beeps as each swimmer finishes and displays the place picks in each lane As soon as the race is over press the store print key As its name indicates this key stores the race results in memory A message appears on the lower part of the display screen next to the race num ber confirming that the results have been stored and printing of results begins immediately If your printer does not respond within 1 second of pressing the store print key make sure it is turned on in the SETUPS area and that the printer itself is turned on Finally press Reset to prepare for the next race HINT hitting the Reset key will do an automatic store print for you There is a safety feature that will not allow a store print or a Reset if the timer thinks that there i
28. Output RS 232 12V Judges I O Port Input Output RS 232 12V 12 VDC 0 5A Parallel Printer Port SCBD Port Output RS 232 12V External Power Input 15 VDC 2 4A Installation Maintenance This product is intended to be used in an indoor or outdoor swimming pool environment When the timer is operated in the US it must be used in accordance with the National Electric Code When the timer is operated elsewhere it must be used in accordance with all appropriate national and local electrical codes and regulations for the country of installation Run the System 6 a safe distance from the pool where it won t be splashed The AC power adapter should never be used in a location where it can get wet The System 6 AC Power adapter must be used with a grounded outlet This equipment is intended to be connected to a circuit protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter when used outdoors or near a pool This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin This plug will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact a qualified electrician to replace your obso lete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug If the System 6 has been in a cold location allow it to come to room temperature in a non humid area to prevent condensation on the unit Replacing of fuses or similar servicing sha
29. PRINT and DO NOT ALWAYS PRINT on Store Print Key ALWAYS PRINT will cause race results to be immediately printed when you press store print even if there are timing problems You can of course always print another set of results with the print key Refer to page 4 2 for more information on timing problems Press 4 to define printer control codes for your printer Refer to your printer s manual for the specific codes required To enter printer control codes have your printer manual open to the page s that show the con trol codes for pica elite and condensed print modes Highlight the print er functions you want to define with the Choices Up or Choices Down softkeys Using the keypad type the ACSII value and press the INSERT softkey to add that ASCII value to the code string Build the control list exactly as it is shown in your printer s manual Use the Left Right and Delete softkeys to edit the control code sequence Press quit when you are done You do not need to enter any items that you will not be using If you used a printer with the System 5 the printer control codes will be the same for the System 6 Press 5 to cycle through pica 6 lanes elite 8 lanes condensed 16 lanes or super condensed type size needed on your race printouts Press 6 to toggle between 6 and 8 lines of type per vertical inch The 8 lines per inch option is only recommended when using condensed type 6 lines per inch will give you up to 64 lines of print o
30. Swimming 6 For The System 6 Sports Timer Software User Guide F870 Rev 1003 M 1 3 IS 1551 East Eleventh Street Loveland Colorado 80537 5056 WW a Customer Service Department Phone 970 667 1000 ext 256 Toll Free U S and Canada 800 287 0653 Fax 970 667 1032 Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales 800 279 0111 or 1 970 667 1000 Service 1 800 287 0653 x256 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 Service Fax 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation Epson is a registered trademark of Epson America Inc Lime A Way is a registered trademark of Benckiser Consumer Products Inc Part Number F870 Rev 1003 2003 Colorado Time Systems All rights reserved Table of Contents 1 Introduction Getting to Know Your System 8 1 1 Scope ofthe Manual 1 2 Contents Ee ew Ry X EHE REUS 1 3 2 Swimming System Hardware Setup General Guidelines 2 1 Start Systems 2 1 Finish Systems 2 2 System Layout Diagrams 2 3 System 6 UO Panel 2 4 Connection to meet management computer 2 6 Scoreboard Configuration 2 6 Introduction essere aee EEN hie o 2 6 Single Line Scoreboard 2 1 Multi Line Scoreboard 0000 ce eee 2 7 System Test tcsaaccdacacadeoroeerbitbebetuen 2 9 3 Tutorial Some Assumptions e 3 1 Before the Race
31. a new one The Define Event softkey menu shown in Figure 4 O allows you to select the event number to insert Use the Up Down Page Up or Page Down keys to move the arrow to the event number you want to program and press INSERT Event UP DOWN PAGE UP PAGE DOWN INS ERT EUEHT DELETE EUEHT Figure 4 O Define Event Softkey Menu Type the event distance using the keypad and press enter Press the appropriate softkeys for Swimmer type gender age group event type stroke and bracket session to build the race description as shown in Figures 4 P and 4 Q Each softkey category contains a menu from which you can select the desired item as shown in Figure 4 Q To select an item within a category press the Up or Down softkeys until the arrow points at the desired item and press enter Currently the elements on these menus cannot be edited and therefore the Edit and Delete soft keys on these screens are not functional 4 22 Time Date Function Operation Figure 4 P Event Type Softkey Menu u ve GENDER DOWN WOMENS BOYS GIRLS MASTERS Figure 4 Q Race Description Window and Softkey Menu When finished entering the race description press enter to complete the entry Press the Up or Down softkey to select the next event num ber to program and repeat the process To delete an event position the cursor on the desired line using the Up or Down softkey and press the Delete Event softkey To inse
32. ackup button to the correspondingly labeled connections on the cable harness or in deck plates as shown in figures 2 D and 2 G 2 Connect the B and C backup cable harness or in deck cable into either Near End input connector on the I O panel of your System 6 Backup Button C gt Backup Button B Pi Detail of Connector B and C Backup Button Cable Harness Wn Figure 2 D Backup Buttons B amp C The following three figures show sample layouts of standard swim tim ing systems Use them as general references when putting together your swimming system This diagram shows an electronic start system and pad finish with 1 button backup On this type of system the start software setup should be set to near end primary finish pads Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups System 6 Sports Timer 1 Backup Button per Lane Start System Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness Touchpads Figure 2 E Touchpad Finish 1 Button Backup 2 3 Single Button Finish Full System System 6 Back Panel Note System 6 Sports Timer 1 Finish Button per Lane A EN BEER Be v N Sn pest Se Touchpad and Button A d N Ee x Cable Harness TT UT corte pet A PRIME star ar H m ES a A Ir Ir
33. al from a variety of options You can J Select the kind and format of printed race information O Print a sponsor s message on race printouts O 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 O Program standard or special event sequences O Control voltage delivered to the touchpads to help control contact corrosion 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 00000 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 s 9 10 n 12 Edit OFF orr orr orr orr orr orr orr OFF OFF or or DQ 25 50 100 RENE NER EE EE ES EN EEE een BE Bar s n 800 1000 PS Start Se Mus pa E 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 This manual is intended to address all issues related to the normal oper ation of the System 6 with the Swimming software It is written with the beginning timer operator in mind but it also contains deta
34. ard On Blank a ro ooo SE This softkey provides access to spe EEN cial scoreboard control and display H features for single and multi line fixed digit scoreboards Press this softkey to display the Scoreboard softkey menu Sequences again through the results of the last race This key is active only if you are using a single line scoreboard Currently it works only if all lanes are finished and Reset has NOT been pressed Allows you to display results from two lanes on one scoreboard line For example if you have a 12 lane pool this allows you to display all race results on a 6 line scoreboard This softkey is visible ONLY when you have selected option 4 in the Scoreboard Setups menu At the end of the race your scoreboard automatically displays the results for the first half of the lanes To display the second half press the Scoreboard softkey and then the Display 7 12 softkey To enable this option you must first set the number of lanes in your pool and the number of lanes used in the Pool Setups menu Then in the Scoreboard Setups menu select option 4 to choose the number of scoreboard lines you are using See the Setups Softkey Menu section later in this chapter for more details Clears the place and time area on each lane module The next start returns the scoreboard to normal display status Press this softkey to clear the time and place from all active lanes on multi line scoreboards The lane number disp
35. at start press C E type the seconds of delay time and press enter The pad delay at start time allows you to set the time all pads are inoperative after the start of a race This is done so that backstroke swimmers do not trigger their pad at the start of a race This number also controls how long start reaction time will stay on the scoreboard at the beginning of each race Start reaction is a feature that requires Relay Judging Platforms Length Count Display Press 7 to toggle whether the lengths count up or down on the scoreboard press 8 to choose the same for the screen Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you press the Save Setups softkey If you do NOT press Save Setups setup changes are lost when you exit the Swimming program and go to the Change Sport Menu Controls the setup configuration information for your pool including the length of the pool the unit of measurement yards or meters the lanes in the pool the lanes used for this meet and mapping of those lanes In most installations the touchpad backup button cables are set up with lane 1 closest to the timer If however lane 1 is at the far end of the cable reverse the lane order with this setup to properly configure the Swimming software Proper timer configuration requires that you enter the pool length on 4 16 Pool continued Operation Scoreboard Function this setup For example a 100 yard race in a 25 yard pool is 4 lengt
36. ave more than one sport in addition to Swimming installed on your System 6 access the additional sports by pressing the More soft key The sports you have loaded will scroll through the top two softkey positions Please see the description of the main menu on pages 4 1 and 4 2 for more details Allows you to set the colors for your System 6 screen Press the appropriate softkey to set the background color softkey color and warning message color Pressing Default sets the background and the softkeys to silver and the warning messages to red Please note that the text will always be black so it is wise to choose a somewhat lighter color for the background softkeys and warning messages 4 27 4 28 Append A Maintenance This appendix contains information to help you identify and quickly cor rect problems in your Swimming system without calling customer ser vice or returning equipment to the factory unnecessarily To use this appendix effectively read the first six pages and perform any routine maintenance as necessary If a problem persists identify the system that is not functioning proper ly for example start system finish system scoreboard printer etc Then refer to the Troubleshooting section find the problem you are experi encing and perform the suggested remedy and or refer to the page refer ence for further instructions Try the suggested remedies exactly as given one at a time and in the order listed Be sure
37. begins immediately Refer to the discussion of the Print softkey earlier in this chapter for more detailed instructions The additional softkey functions available on this menu appear as the top four choices Pressing More cycles through all twelve of the choices The additional softkey functions are explained below Displays the results of the next race number in the current meet When the most recently stored race is displayed pressing the softkey resets the display to the bottom of the list displaying the oldest race in the current meet Displays the results of the previous race number in the current meet When the oldest race in the meet is displayed pressing this softkey resets the display to the top of the list displaying results from the most recently stored race Displays the results of the next event number in the current meet 4 24 Previous Event Function Print Yes No Function Operation False Start Function Operation Edit DQ Function Operation Scoreboard Post Function Operation Next Meet Function Operation Displays the results of the previous event number in the current meet Used in conjunction with the Print Meet softkey Each race in memory is automatically set to print when you press Print Meet but it is some times desirable not to print every race in a meet For example if a race was used to test the touchpads and then stored it should not be printed To prevent the res
38. cale or an ohmmeter reads less than 100 ohms Be sure the battery in your touchpad or ohmmeter is properly charged A weak battery yields inaccurate readings A touchpad is essentially a switch in a waterproof container To prevent the pad from floating most of the air is removed at the factory Three general rules for touchpad inflation apply 1 Touchpads should not be over inflated because they will float away from the edge of the pool A punctured touchpad allows air to enter dur ing storage and must be returned to the factory for service 2 Touchpads should not be under inflated A properly inflated pad has a slight air bubble inside the pad at the water line 3 Pad inflation should need to be adjusted only very rarely Wiring Systems Cable Harness In Deck Cables Printers Colorado Time Systems use two types of wiring systems cable harness and in deck wiring Refer to the appropriate section below for your type of wiring system The cable harness is simply a multi conductor cable that runs across the pool deck The most common problems with cables are corroded connec tors Cleaning solves most problems Refer to the connector cleaning instructions earlier in this chapter If suspected cable problems persist after cleaning the connectors use a voltmeter to test the cable Plug the suspect cable into the System 6 as described in chapter 2 and turn on your System 6 Insert the voltmeter test leads into each touchpad and
39. e instructions Proper appearance of connector prongs Broken connector prongs Flattened connector prongs Figure A 4 Inspect Touchpad and Button Connectors Make sure all connectors fit snugly into the cable Connector prongs that are broken fit loosely Refer to Figure A 4 Check connector prongs for corrosion and clean or replace connectors as necessary Refer to your Start System user s manual for detail on it s proper maintanance Inspect the scoreboard data cable connectors for corrosion and broken or frayed wires Clean or replace as necessary Consult your scoreboard manual for any maintenance needed Inspect the printer cable connectors for corrosion and broken or bent pins Clean or replace as necessary Consult your printer manual for instructions on caring for your printer Troubleshooting Theory Of Operation The Swimming system is made up of three component systems input output and the System 6 All three systems must be working properly to make a functioning Swimming system The input system includes a start system relay judging input computer and a finish system The start system provides input data to the System 6 which tells the Swimming software to begin timing a race The relay judging input provides relay exchange information The input computer can be used to download meet management information to the System 6 The finish system touchpads backup buttons provides input data to the System 6 which te
40. e large switches that are mounted on the pool wall while pushbuttons are used by judges standing next to the pool Both types use a cable to connect to the Swimming race timer When either a touchpad or pushbutton switch closes a split or finish time is recorded by the Swimming race timer If a split or finish time is not recorded the finish system has failed There are three potential problems areas in a finish system the touchpad or button the in deck cable or wiring harness and finally the System 6 itself Start by check ing the pad or button and then the cable Check the System 6 as a last resort These items can be checked easily with the touchpad button tester Model TPM D or ohm meter Follow these steps 1 Inspect the plugs for damage and corrosion Clean or replace as nec essary 2 Plug the pad or button into the tester or attach one ohmmeter test lead to each connector pin on the pad or button cable 3 Without touching the pad the tester reads 0 to 20 or infinite resis tance on an ohmmeter if the pad is good Defective pads read 40 to 50 or show measurable resistance on an ohmmeter Touchpads that read between 20 and 40 on the touchpad tester or show measurable resis tance on an ohmmeter should not be trusted We recommend that they be sent in for evaluation and possible replacement Defective buttons can generally be repaired at the factory 4 Touch the pad If the pad is working properly the tester reads full s
41. e meet press the Next Race or Next Event softkey until the first valid race in the meet is displayed on the screen then press the Print Meet softkey Pressing this softkey displays the Print softkey menu All races are printed in the format that you enter from the menu Press the appropriate softkeys to build a printout format Printing begins immediately Refer to the discussion of the Print soft key earlier in this chapter for more detailed instructions This option currently has no function 4 26 Misc Pad Power On Off Function Operation Change Sport Function Note Colors Function Operation MISC e Turns off power to the pads until the next start is received This feature is used to reduce connector corrosion and extend touch pad life by removing the small amount of voltage from the touch pads We recommend that you turn the Pad Power OFF during warmups when there are lots of hits on the pads Power is automatically turned back on whenever the timer starts Returns the System 6 to its main menu allowing you to change to other sport programs that you have purchased and downloaded From the main menu you can also run diagnostics install new programs or updates or shut down the system To properly turn off the System 6 be sure to return to the main menu and press Shut Down After the screen displays a gray background with an x in the center it is safe to turn off the power to the System 6 If you h
42. e that describes the symptoms causes and cures for the most frequently encountered user serviceable problems Glossary This appendix contains a glossary of terms relating to the Swimming software and the System 6 Specifications and power requirement information for the System 6 in English and German History of Swim Timing A historical perspective of swim timing 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 1 3 1 4 2 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 check list for setting up your swimming system The large number of possible accesso ry combinations make 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 BACKUP START START Start Button Loudspeaker Start System d A Loudspeaker E d Start System EN Detail of Connector Touchpad and
43. e the ribbon to leave an ink mark on the paper This printer will be able to run 3 part carbonless paper A good laser printer is the Brother HL1440 Once you have a printer that will work with the System 6 you will need to load special codes into the timer in order to print non standard print sizes Most printers will print 10 characters per inch 10CPI across the page as default this is a good size print if you have a 6 lane pool If you wish to print a smaller size 12CPI for an 8 lane pool you will need to set the size on the printer or have print codes that the timer can send to the printer requesting the smaller size print These print codes are loaded in the SETUPS area under PRINTER Introduction Channel Hardware Keypad Keys Liquid Crystal Display LCD Logical Address Meet Physical Address Prompt Box Race Reset State Appendix B Glossary This Glossary contains definitions of specialized terms used in this instruction manual Terms are arranged alphabetically The hexadecimal code used in the Swimming software to direct informa tion to a specific scoreboard destination or the hexadecimal code used in the scoreboard which tells a given scoreboard module what informa tion to display The physical address is determined by the switch set tings in each scoreboard line Often used interchangeably for both logi cal address and physical address Channel is a less precise term which must be taken in the c
44. ected are not sent to the scoreboard unless the lane is turned on When a lane is turned off its number and its status are not displayed on the Swimming Screen Press F Arm to arm the touchpad in the selected lane for a finish touch Use this key to arm a lane for a finish touch when the swimmer missed a split touch When you press this key the Swimming display changes the lane status to waiting for a finish touch The display also updates the number of lengths to indicate the final lap If pressed by mistake you must press the ouch key to return the lane to its prior state or the split arm key in that lane see below for more information on the split arm keys This key allows you to rearm a touchpad for a split touch after an invalid touch has occurred It arms the pad immediately and subtracts 1 from the lengths swum For example in a relay race the relay swimmer stands on the pad before taking his or her mark The pad registers a touch that is invalid To rearm the pad for the proper split touch before the swimmer in the pool touches press S Arm in the affected lane 4 4 Start Function Operation Store Print Function Operation Next Heat Function Operation Next Event Function Operation This key is used as the backup start in case the START primary system fail Do not press this key before the primary start system has sounded The start key also allows the timing operator to start swimmers when
45. ee important warning messages can appear on the display screen indicating a potential timing problem This message shows in the lane display whenever the touchpad in that lane is hit If no one is standing on the touchpad this may indicate a problem with a touchpad When this message flashes in the lane display it indicates that the timer thinks you are on the final lap of the race in that lane This message continues to flash until a pad touch is received If the timer looses its external power it will display at the bottom of the screen the message The System 6 is operating on BATTERY If timing problems are encountered during a race such as touchpad and backup button times that do not compare properly the screen shows the possibly questionable times in parentheses when you press store print Carefully check the result s displayed in the indicated lane s To use the backup time for a problem lane press the softkey labeled Use nk Backup with X replaced by the specific lane number Press the Edit DQ softkey to edit the time s in question Refer to the description of the Edit DQ key later in this chapter for complete instructions When you are satisfied that the results are accurate press the OK to Print softkey to store the results and continue the meet The Swimming software is designed to correct timing inaccuracies intro duced when automatic and manual timing methods are combined A start is considered manual when a per
46. entry of up to four teams scores to display point totals on the scoreboard Press the softkey labeled with the appropriate team and enter the cur rent score Teams available are Home Guest 1 Guest 2 and Guest 3 You must keep track of team scores manually Select the team whose score you wish to enter Type the appropriate score for that team and press enter Do the same for each team The team scores are immedi ately displayed on the scoreboard Press quit instead of enter only if you do not want to display new team scores Allows entry of the record time for the current event TOUCH Figure 4 F Record Time Prompt Press this softkey type in the record time for the current event using the numeric keypad as shown in Figure 4 F and press enter The time entered is displayed on the Record Time scoreboard module 0B Press quit to exit without displaying a new record time The Setups softkey provides access to features that allow you to cus tomize the Swimming software With the exception of Time Date and Event Sequence setup changes are made permanent only if you press the Save Setups softkey after making changes Otherwise setup changes apply to the current session only and are lost when you exit the Swimming program Notice the race information displayed in condensed form at the bottom of the display screen Pressing Setups does not interfere with race timing but as a general rule setup changes should only be made when t
47. er and Swimming software The different modes of operation and a basic explanation of the behavior of the timing system are included Upon being turned on the System 6 goes through a bootup process After this is complete you are presented with a menu of options The purpose of this menu is to start up a SPORTS PROGRAM SHUT DOWN the timer automatically INSTALL new software or firmware and do some DIAGNOSTICS on the timer If you have encountered any problems during bootup that require YES or NO answers you will need to have a PC style keyboard connected to the timer to continue If you do not currently have a keyboard connect ed you will need to turn OFF the timer and connect one to the back panel of the timer in the slot labeled KEYBOARD After it is connected connect turn the timer back ON and answer Y es to the questions it asks Usually this problem arises because the timer was not SHUT DOWN properly You can generally avoid this by following the proper SHUT DOWN procedure described on page 3 4 and in the Shut Down section below If you continue to have problems in booting up the timer call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department at 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 international To run the system as a Swimming Timer press the Swimming softkey The Swimming program will load and is then ready to use Press the Diagnostics softkey to access the Diagnostics screen where you can test the membrane keyboard k
48. es in use For 6 lane pools select pica type For 8 lane pools select elite type and for 10 and 12 lane pools select condensed type If your printout is not properly formatted and type is wrapping from the previ ous line to the next line select the next smaller type size Press 1 to define the print sequence for the store print key Highlight the desired print item with the Choices Up and Choices Down soft keys and press INSERT to add that item to the list Edit the list by pressing the List Up or List Down softkeys and press DELETE to remove a selection from the list The best way to organize the print for mat is to end it with a form feed so that after each printout is com plete the paper advances to the top of the next page Some printers will hold your printout inside until it receives a form feed com mand or completely finishes a full page of printing Press quit to leave this screen Press 2 to view or enter the sponsor s message To clear the existing message press c e Create the message by highlighting the desired char acter with the Up Down or Jump Forward softkey and pressing enter to select it Press Right to move to the next space to the right Repeat the process until the message is complete The Jump Forward softkey jumps down 10 characters to allow you to move more quickly through the list of characters Use the Left Right and Delete softkeys to edit the message Press quit to exit Pressing 3 toggles between ALWAYS
49. ess to select Relay Exchange Summary 4 Press Quit and then press the Save Setups softkey to save the new print setup Press Quit to exit Setups Refer to the Setups section in this chapter for complete information on Swimming setups 4 3 Keyboard Summary Finish a EE Split A RO NES NES ARM ARM ARM Start This section describes the action of the keys on the Swimming keyboard insert The keys are described in order as they appear from left to right on the keyboard Refer to the Index at the end of this manual to locate a specific key description quickly References to keyboard keys appear lower case bold italic type in this manual 4 586 7 8 9 1 1 1 12 Edi OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ba 25 50 100 E E E E E E E E E 200 400 500 ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM ARM Touch S S 5 5 S S E Si S Touch 800 1000 Everts Store Next Bes E Reset Print Lane On Off Function Operation Finish Arm Function Operation Split Arm Function Operation Figure 4 A Swimming Keyboard Insert The lane on off keys are located directly under the lane numbers on the Swimming keyboard These keys toggle output to the scoreboard and display screen from each lane ON or OFF depending on current status If lane 10 is currently off pressing the on off key for lane 10 will turn the lane on Data are still collected from a lane when it is turned off including running time splits and finish time The data coll
50. eys as well as peripheral devices pads and buttons that are connected to your System 6 To install new software or an update from Colorado Time Systems insert the floppy disk with the update into the floppy disk drive and hit the Install key The update or new software will load automatically 4 1 Shut Down More User Interface Summary Operation Warning Messages Summary Operation Near Pad Far Pad Finish Armed Going to Internal Battery Timing Problems Timing Corrections Summary To properly turn off the System 6 be sure to return to this menu and press Shut Down Atter the screen displays a dark gray background it is safe to turn off the power to the System 6 If you have more than one sport in addition to Swimming installed on your System 6 access the additional sports by pressing the More soft key The other sports that you have will be shown on a second page of the menu The System 6 Sports Timer Swimming software user interface consists of a full size color Liquid Crystal Display LCD and a membrane key boards with removable insert The Swimming program uses the LCD screen to communicate a wide range of information to you The status of the current race is displayed at all times Other important information displayed includes the run ning time the race number whether the timer has been reset event and heat numbers race distance and type lane status and softkey functions available Thr
51. for a pad hit Ensure that the pad armed indi cator is displayed in the appropriate lane s 2 Confirm that lane mapping is set properly for the lane s 3 Make sure touchpad and button cables are properly and securely con nected 4 Clean connectors 5 Check cabling 6 Check touchpad s or button s If it still seems wrong call CTS Customer Service Refer to Chapter 2 or your start system manual for instructions Refer to page A 2 Refer to pages A 2 A 3 Refer to page A 8 or start system man ual Refer to Chapter 4 for complete instruc tions Refer to Chapter 4 Setups Menu Pool setups Refer to Chapter 2 Refer to pages A 2 Refer to pages A 2 A 3 Refer to page A 9 Trouble Shooting Chart Input System This section addresses input system problems only Try the suggested remedies exactly as given one at a time and in the order listed Be sure to record the remedies tried and their results for future refer ence Prem Rem I 1 Start system does not start race timer Finish system pad or finish button backup button hits are not regis tered on the Swimming display screen Early and late relay departures are not indicated on chatter splits printout Button A backup times not indicated on display screen or printed on race print out No Relay Judging Exchange or Summary printout 1 Make sure start system cable is properly and securely attached 2 Clean connector
52. grammed sequence This feature 5 allows you to set the number of times this information is displayed 6 4 17 Operation Note The sequence time for each item Select the time in seconds each item in the sequence is displayed This setup also sets the minimum time that each result is displayed as the swimmers finish 7 Allows you to create a Sequence list which define exactly which information gets displayed on this module Option 8 allows you to choose the way race results sent to the score board are sorted either by lane order or by place order Option 9 lets you choose whether splits displayed on the scoreboard are cumulative or subtractive If you choose this option running time will display on the board showing total time splits will show as subtracted and FINAL TIME will show as the true final time Press 2 to display or change scoreboard module definitions press the Up or Down softkey until the arrow points at the desired physical address as shown in Figure 4 G then press 1 and type the two digit logi cal address in the prompt box with the numeric keypad and with the softkey menu if a letter is required as in 0A Press 2 to display module definitions on the scoreboard Press 2 again to clear definitions on the scoreboard DEFINE SCH MODULES cannot define 1 D eboard module ar a E tions on scoreboard DAD m n D EE m ac more Figure 4 G Scoreboard Module Definition Window Scoreboard modu
53. he Split Arm key for each lane 4 6 Events Function Operation Reset Function Operation EVENTS MORE 1000 These keys allow you to enter the race distance Use the numbered keys in this category to set the race distance either in yards or meters as you have defined in Setups Press the key corre sponding to the distance desired The race distance displayed changes to match the new distance and the race status display is updated Press More Events to display more event lengths on the softkey menu then press the softkey next to the desired race distance Press the Other Events softkey to set a distance other than those specified on the key pad or the softkeys under More Events You will be asked to type in the distance using the numeric keypad and then press enter This key clears the Swimming display and pre pares it for the start of the next race It per forms a store print for you if it has not already occurred The reset key is composed of two keys placed side by side Both keys must be pressed simultaneously to reset the Swimming race display Pressing these keys indicates that the race is over The time is cleared for the top of the screen and the timer is ready for the start of the next race As a safety measure if you press reset during a race you will told that the race is still going on and be asked if you really want to reset the timer Whenever you press reset the race is over even if a swimmer has no
54. he Swimming software is in reset state Press quit to leave Setups SETUPS Three softkeys are active from the main Setups display screen Up Down and Save Setups Press the Up or Down softkey to move the arrow pointer to the desired setup option If you want setup changes to be permanent press the Save Setups softkey to save Use the numeric keypad to select a specific setup option All normal events with the exception of the 50 in a long course pool are even length races We ask where you will start the race so that the timer can figure out by counting lengths where each race will finish This allows the System 6 to only accept finishes from the correct end Press 1 to select where to start races with an even number of lengths Press 2 to select where to start races with an odd number of lengths In each case the options are near end or far end and pressing the number associated with each toggles between the options 4 14 Finish Buttons Function Operation Note Hardware Setup Function Operation This feature allows you to configure finish parameters to match your hardware setup The Swimming system uses either touchpads or but tons for primary finish The times produced by touchpad finish are extremely accurate Alternatively each lane can have up to three finish buttons If three buttons are used the finish time is the median of the three If two buttons are used the finish time is the average of the two
55. hs or 2 pad touches at the near end A 100 meter race in a 50 meter pool is 2 lengths or one touch at the near end to finish Press 1 to set lane mapping In the lane mapping submenu press 1 to use normal lane mapping 2 to reverse the lane mapping 3 to shift the lanes up and 4 to shift the lanes down The display on the right side of the screen shows the way the lanes are numbered for the race compared with the actual physical pool lanes Press 2 press C E type the number of lanes in the pool with the numeric keypad and press enter Press 3 press C E type the number of lanes being used with the numeric keypad and press enter Press 4 press C E type the pool length with the numeric keypad and press enter Press 5 to toggle between yards and meters Controls the parameters that affect modular fixed digit scoreboards CTS LED and light reflective Option 1 Self Test checks all scoreboard digit segments by running a test pattern on the scoreboard You can stop the test pattern display by pressing any key other than 1 END SELF TEST Option 3 Blank Scoreboard module feature allows you to blank unused scoreboard mod ules Option 2 Define Module s will allow you to send one module s data to a different modules Scoreboard module definition is a complex operation which should not be attempted by an inexperienced operator Carefully read the Scoreboard section in chapter 2 before attempting to redefine any scoreboard modules
56. ified requalify swimmers from the most recent race To edit times press this key and then press the Edit Time softkey Type the lane number you want to edit and press enter Type the cor rect time and press enter Press Quit to close the Edit DQ window The Swimming software calculates any changes in finish order based on the new time To disqualify a swimmer from the most recent stored race press edit DQ and then press the DQ softkey Type the lane number to DQ using the numeric keypad and press enter to disqualify the swimmer in that lane Repeat the procedure to un DQ a disqualified swimmer swimmer in a given lane missed a touch This key allows you to add a pad touch when the TOUCH To add a pad touch to a selected lane press this key type the lane num ber using the numeric keypad and press enter The display is immedi ately updated to indicate the added touch A race cannot be finished from the keyboard Therefore this key is invalid on the finish lap c This key allows you to subtract a pad touch from OUCH the total in a given lane Used when an invalid pad touch is recorded For example when a swimmer on the pool deck steps on the lip of a touchpad triggering an invalid touch To remove a pad touch from a selected lane press this key type the lane number using the numeric keypad and press enter The display screen is immediately updates to reflect the removed touch HINT This function can also be done with t
57. iled infor mation 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 man ual call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department at 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 International 1 2 Contents Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Index Contains introductory information and an overview of the System 6 Sports Timer Swimming software and the scope of the instruction man ual 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 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 The most detailed chapter in this manual Chapter 4 is the Reference section which describes in detail the operation of the Swimming soft ware and the action of each key and option This chapter includes com plete information on Setups and the keyboard insert Maintenance A logically organized step by step maintenance and trou bleshooting referenc
58. lay is not cleared Pressing Scoreboard On or the next start returns the scoreboard to normal display status You might do this just before the Championship Final in a large meet for aesthetic appeal Pressed once this softkey blanks the scoreboard and displays the time of day Pressed again and this key blanks the entire scoreboard Press this softkey to blank the scoreboard and display the time of day Press again for a TOTAL BLANK of all lines of the scoreboard To make the scoreboard look neat when you are not running a meet you should TOTAL BLANK it before turning off the System 6 This can also be accomplished by turning the power to the scoreboard on for Press the Scoreboard On softkey to return the scoreboard to normal display status Returns the scoreboard to normal display status Press this softkey to return the scoreboard to normal display status after pressing the Clear Lanes or Scoreboard Blank softkeys If you have selected option 4 in the Scoreboard Setups menu to use half as many scoreboard lines as you have active pool lanes the Scoreboard On softkey changes to Scoreboard On Blank combining the features of these two softkeys The second softkey on the Scoreboard softkey 4 13 Team Scores Function Operation Record Time Function Operation Setups Summary Setups Softkey Menu Summary Start Function Operation menu now allows you to display race results for the alternate set of lanes Allows
59. le numbers and sample displays appear in Chapter 2 Press 3 to select Blank Module s Press the Up or Down softkey until the arrow points at the desired module and press 1 to blank as shown in Figure 4 H Repeat the procedure to un blank a blanked mod ule BLANK SCH MODULE cannot blank 1 Blank unklank scoreboard module blanked ad 1 az LEE ga a5 86 ar BE uu an OB ac m Figure 4 H Blank Scoreboard Module Window Press 4 to display the results from two lanes on one scoreboard line The number of scoreboard lines available for this option is equal to half the number of active lanes in your pool Set the number of active lanes in the Pool Setups menu For example if you have a 10 lane pool this option allows you to display all race results on a 5 line scoreboard At the end of a race your scoreboard automatically displays the results for lanes 1 through 5 To display lines 6 through 10 press the Scoreboard softkey and then the Display 6 10 softkey Press 5 to enter the number of times a single line scoreboard is to step through the results of the last race type the desired number and press enter 4 18 Note Printer Function Press 6 to display the single line scoreboard sequence time prompt box Type the time in seconds that each item is to be displayed on a single line scoreboard and press enter Press 7 to define a single line scoreboard sequence list Choose the item to be added to the seque
60. lect the System 6 screen backlight intensity In the prompt box type a number between 1 and 9 with 1 being the lowest intensity Press 3 to enable the Allow Remote Setup option Pressing 3 toggles the setting between Remote Setup allowed and Remote Setup NOT allowed When allowed this option lets you to edit some setup information on a PC using meet management software and then upload that information to your System 6 through com port 1 This is especially useful for set ting up event sequences Options 4 and 5 allow you to select relay judging using either Buttons or Platforms at the near and far ends of the pool Both options toggle between buttons and platforms option 4 sets the near end and option 5 sets the far end Option 6 allows you to set the relay judging interval during which the System 6 will consider a relay exchange legitimate This is the window of time between the incoming swimmer s touch and the next swimmer s departure Press 6 press C E type the relay judging interval with the numeric keypad and press enter Type a leading zero to get a decimal point A good window is 75 seconds for most meets you might want to go to 1 second for young swimmers 4 15 Splits Function Operation Timing Function Operation Note Pool Function Option 7 allows you to turn on Fae End Splits if you have touch pads at the far end of the pool Controls split printing format Subtractive splits produce the time it took to
61. ll be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply Using the System 6 Timer in a manner not specified by Colorado Time Systems may cause the protection provided by the equipment to be impaired Other than routine cleaning as described in the System 6 user manual there are no user serviceable parts on the System 6 Timer Symbols Direct Current Caution refer to accom panying documents System 6 Spezifikationen Umgebung Temperatur 0 C 50 C Luftfeuchtigkeit 90 nicht kondensierend H he 0 bis 3000 m Elektrizit t DC Verorgung 15 VDC 2 4A Eing nge und Ausg nge Prim r Backup Wendeseite Eingang 5V 3 5mA COM Ausg nge 1 und 2 Eingang und Ausgang RS 232 12V Kampfrichter I O Ausg ng Eingang und Ausgang RS 232 12V 12 VDC 0 5A Drucker Ausgang Computer Ausgang 3 Eingang und Ausgang 5 VDC Anzeigetafelausgang Ausgang RS 232 12V Extern Eingang 15 VDC 2 4A Installation Wartung Dieses Produkt ist f r die Benutzung in Swimming Pools f r innen und au en bestimmt Die Installation des System 5 Zeitme ger tes mu nach den landes blichen Vorschriften erfolgen Das AC Stromversorgungskabel sollte gesch tst und w hrend des Betriebes nicht zug nglich sein Wenn das System 6 Zeitme ger t nicht so installiert wird wie von CTS spezifiziert kann die Funktion beeintr chtigt werden Es gibt keine weiteren notwendigen Service Wartungsarbeiten f r den
62. lls the Swimming software to record a given split or finish time The System 6 Sports Timer with Swimming software is the heart of the system It receives and interprets input data and provides output to a variety of output devices The output system receives interpreted data from the System 6 Swimming software and provides these data in visual format The basic output system consists of a printer to provide a hard copy of race results and a scoreboard to display the results to spectators A more advanced output system also includes a computer running Meet Management software and a video output A 4 Trouble Shooting Chart System 6 Swimming Software Problem No display at all when power is turned on A Swimming feature does not func tion as expected Swimming race timer does not start Swimming software does not regis ter pad or finish button backup but ton Find the problem you are experiencing on the left and follow the remedy instructions and notes to the right Try the suggested remedies exactly as given one at a time and in the order listed Be sure to record the remedies tried and their results for future reference Remedy 1 Check power adapter cable and wall outlet Refer to Chapter 4 for a complete explanation of the feature in ques tion 1 Make sure start system cable is properly and securely attached 2 Clean connectors 3 Check cabling 4 Check start system 1 The timer must be ready
63. ls into place on the cable connectors to ensure secure connections The other near and far end ports allow the connection of a second timer as a backup unit For this configuration connect the near and far end inputs on the primary System 6 as described above and then con nect the other near and far end ports on the primary timer to the near and far end ports on the secondary timer The connectors to the left of the near end ports and to the right of the far end ports are used for near and far end inputs for pools with more than 10 lanes You will need use a male to female 9 pin DIN straight through RS232 cable to connect your System6 to your Meet Management Computer The timer is now ready to talk to your meet managment program You will need to refer to your meet management user guide if you have any problems after this Scoreboard Configuration Introduction Colorado Time Systems scoreboards offer great flexibility We offer fixed digit LED or light reflective displays and full matrix LED displays Both options offer a good alternative to the hassle of light bulbs The scoreboards themselves are manufactured to withstand the rigors of the swimming pool environment and give years of trouble free service No routine maintenance is necessary The modular design of both the fixed digit and matrix displays allow your scoreboard to grow with your program and to be easily arranged to accommodate new sports Adding new lines to the dis
64. mmary Operation This section describes the operation of the Swimming softkeys The soft keys are the column of six unlabeled keys immediately to the right of the display screen The function of each key changes depending on the option selected The screen displays the function currently available directly to the left of each softkey If no label appears next to the softkey that key is inactive In this manual softkey names appear capitalized and in Bold Italic type See Figure 4 B for an example of the main soft key menu BATTERY ENTER CHECK QUIT HELP Figure 4 B Main Softkey Menu Each softkey s function is organized in layers or levels The first level consists of the six softkeys displayed when you first load Swimming soft ware When you press one of these softkeys a second level providing more specific choices is displayed In general pressing a second level softkey executes an action or prompts you for entry of data If you press a softkey by mistake or want to return to race timing mode when done using a softkey press quit Pressing quit exits without sav ing that entry en The Print softkey allows you to PRINT lt gt print additional printouts from the RE last stored race organized in a vari ety of ways Each item is printed in the order in which you press the softkeys Make sure your printer is on line and loaded with paper before beginning Print samples appear later in this chapter After pres
65. n a page while 8 lines 4 20 Sample Printouts per inch will give you up to 84 lines of print on a page These sample printouts show some of the possible print combinations RACE SUMMARY lt 2 Race 0888 Wednesday 18 20 95 12 24 14 pm Colorado Time Systems 2 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 By Lane 7777 By Place Lane Place Time Place Lane Time 1 1 1 31 81 1 1 1 31 81 zZ z 1 32 49 zZ zZ 1 32 49 3 3 1 33 21 3 3 1 33 21 4 4 1 33 eg 4 4 1 33 79 Si 1 34 38 5 EI 1 34 38 5 5 1 35 83 6 6 1 35 83 Figure 4 I Race Results by Lane and Place gt SPLITS SUMMARY lt gt Race 8808 lt Wednesday 18 28 95 12 24 14 pm Z2 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane Z Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 58 yds 15 77 16 97 18 23 19 63 28 46 21 76 188 yds 21 64 23 85 23 96 25 71 27 48 29 33 158 yds 28 41 39 04 38 85 30 97 30 47 31 81 286 yds 25 99 22 43 20 17 17 80 15 37 12 13 5B uds 15 77 16 97 18 23 19 63 28 46 21 76 188 uds 37 41 40 02 42 13 45 07 47 94 51 0803 150 yds 1 85 82 1 19 86 1 13 04 1 15 99 1 18 41 1 22 98 208 yds 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 03 Place 1 22 32 lt 42 x5 gt 56 Finish 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 83 Figure 4 J Splits Summary Printout gt RELAY JUDGING EXCHANGES lt gt Race 8888 lt
66. nce on a single line scoreboard Choices are Record Event heat Team scores Place pick Place order Team scores for several different team combinations Time of day Press the Choices Up or Choices Down softkeys until the desired item is highlighted and press INSERT to add the selection to the list Edit the list by pressing the List Up or List Down softkeys and press DELETE to remove a selection from the list Press quit to exit this window Press 8 to toggle between lane and place order Lane order the typical sequence at U S pools is to display race results on the scoreboard in lane order That is lane 1 always appears at the top of the scoreboard Place order the typical sequence at European pools is to display race results on the scoreboard in place That is 1st place appears at the top of the scoreboard Both Lane and Place order will display the results on the scoreboard as LANE PLACE TIME from left to right across the board Press 9 to choose whether to display cumulative splits or subtractive splits on the scoreboard If you choose SUBTRACTED running time will display on the board showing total time splits will show as sub tracted and FINAL TIME will show as the true final time Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you press the Save Setups softkey If you do not press Save Setups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 6 This setup allows you to customize the sequence
67. ng is completed but the race just completed is still considered the current race Reset state indicates that all swimmers have finished and that the cur rent race is over When you press reset the Swimming software remains in reset state until the next start The Swimming software is in reset start when you first load it B 1 Scoreboard Module Signage Softkeys Software Toggle A scoreboard line set up to display specific information with DIP Dual Inline Pin switches mounted in the module This term is often used interchangeably with pAysical address The labels placed on the scoreboard that indicate what type of informa tion a given digit or series of digits displays Keys whose function changes with what is displayed on the screen On the System 6 the six keys located to the right of the screen A computer program designed to perform specific tasks Swimming is an example of software Also known as program or software program Like a light switch a software toggle turns a given function on if it is presently off or off if it is presently on B 2 Appendix C System 6 Specifications Environmental Temperature 0 C 50 C Humidity 90 non condensing Altitude 0 to 3000 m Electrical DC Supply 15 VDC 2 4A Battery Lithium ion rechargeable Operating Time 45 60 minutes of normal use Input and Output Connections Primary Backup Near End Far End Input 5V 3 5mA COM Ports 1 and 2 Input
68. no other start system is used Stores the results of the race just completed in STORE memory and prints the results This indicates that the race is over The reset key will do this function automatically for you At any time prior to printing any or all lanes can be re armed This is very useful if you forget to change the race distance from a 50 to a 200 as a new event begins The timer would think that the first split was the end of the race and would show a finish As long as you have not hit store print the clock is still running and you can merely hit the race distance key 200 and you are back in business Press this key at the end of each race to tell the Swimming software that the race is completed The results of the current race are stored in memory and printed according to the print setup If you press this key before the timer thinks that all lanes have finished it will ignore you and the Finish Arm indicator will keep flashing in the lane s in question If a swimmer misses the touchpad BUT the backup buttons come in the timer will think that the race is over and we some how missed the pad hit In this case it will prompt you about using the backup time for the missed pad at the finish If there was no swimmer in an unfinished lane turn that lane off and press store print If a timing problem occurs a window appears on the display screen as indicated on page 4 2 which indicates the problem lane s The lane s in question ha
69. on can be redirected to any channel such as channel 09 which is the scoreboard module used to display race information for lane 9 Your options are not limited Any scoreboard information can be sent to any scoreboard module This feature allows you to customize your scoreboard display for special events or requirements Refer to Setups in Chapter 4 for complete instructions HOME GUEST N P Team Scores Di I it T D 1 l Reset Start Lane Place and Finish Time Displayed by Place HOME GUEST HOME GUEST LN PL TIME LN PL TIME E E VE E 1r m L Running Time E E B i Al During Race HOME GUEST LN PL TIME ke Tre at Lead Split al ALI ZI Figure 2 I Single line Scoreboard Display Sequence All race information can be displayed on a single line scoreboard The Swimming software sequences race information as shown in Figure 2 I You can set the exact sequence used before the meet begins Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on single line scoreboard sequencing HOME GUEST LN PL TIME HH HAHH AH Figure 2 J Single line Scoreboard Digits Signage To use a single line scoreboard display properly the channel switch inside the scoreboard module must be set to channel OF Recommended arrangement of the scoreboard digits and placement of signage is shown in Figure 2 J The data that is displayed on this module can be defined in SCOREBOARD SETUPS One Line Scoreboard Sequence List The number of times this data is dis
70. one at a time and in the order listed Record the remedies tried and their results for future reference Prim Remedy Noe 1 Make sure printer is set On Line and is loaded with paper 2 Make sure cable connections are secure 3 Clean printer cable connectors 1 Make sure scoreboard has power and is turned on 2 Make sure scoreboard is not blanked 3 Make sure scoreboard cable is properly connected 4 Check scoreboard cable connectors for corrosion and clean or replace as necessary 1 Make sure scoreboard cable is properly connected 2 Check scoreboard cable connectors for corrosion and clean or replace as necessary 3 Ensure that scoreboard DIP switches for each module are set to the proper physical address 4 Check logical addresses in the Swimming software 1 Make sure Allow Remote Setup is enabled in Setups Hardware Setup 2 Exit Setups you cannot down load an event sequence if Swimming 6 is in Setup mode 3 Make sure meet management cable is connected to Com Port 1 on your System 6 back panel 4 Refer to your meet management program manuals Refer to Chapter 2 Refer to pages A 2 Refer to scoreboard manual Refer to the Scoreboard softkey and scoreboard Setups sections in Chapter 4 Refer to Chapter 2 Refer to scoreboard manual Refer to Chapter 2 and or score board manual for complete instruc tions Refer to Setups in Chap
71. ontext used to determine if it refers to the logical address physical address or both The physical equipment used to process information as opposed to the software or programs that perform specific tasks The System 6 Sports Timer is a hardware device that can run many different software pro grams Swimming is a software program The keys on the membrane keyboard of the System 6 A solid state low current device used for computer displays when space and power consumption are at a premium In this case the System 6 Sports Timer display screen The hexadecimal code used in the Swimming software to direct informa tion to a specific scoreboard destination A logical address can be direct ed to any physical address except OF which is reserved for single line scoreboards For Swimming a Meet begins when you enter the Swimming Program on the System 6 Sports Timer and ends when when you exit from the Swimming Program back to the Choose Sport Menu Meets are stored in this way in Stored Data The hexadecimal code used in the scoreboard which tells a given score board module what information to display The physical address is deter mined by DIP switch settings in each scoreboard line Appears on the Swimming display screen when the entry of information is required For the Swimming software a race begins when a start is received and continues until the next start is received When store print or reset is pressed the race timi
72. ors need to be inspected for corrosion and damage and replaced if necessary Routine Maintenance Connectors LCD Window Case Keyboard Inserts Cables Cleaning Inspect the cable connectors on the System 6 back panel every time you plug the cable harness es into the connector s Clean as necessary To clean cable connectors put two or three drops of alcohol on a cotton swab this is NOT the standard cotton swab for your ear but a cleaning cotton swab which you can get at almost any electrical supply store such as Radio Shack and insert the swab into the connector Pull the swab straight out Move the swab to the next section of the connector and repeat Do not slide the cotton swab along the inside of the connector Damage to the contacts could result Rinse the connectors with a damp cotton swab and then dry with a dry swab using the same motion Never use steel wool to clean these connectors See Figure A 2 Figure A 2 Clean Data Connectors as Shown The LCD window is made of non glare scratch resistant plastic Clean regularly with any good cleaner made for clear plastic and a soft cloth Do not use any cleaning products that contain ammonia Do not under any circumstances wipe the LCD window with a dry cloth The System 6 case is made of high impact plastic Use any neutral detergent to clean the case Do not use alcohol thinner or other sol vents These products can change the color or otherwise damage the case
73. play presents no difficulty Once the new lines are mounted simply use the included cables to connect the scoreboards together The examples in this chapter show many common and very useful digit arrangements for the fixed digit displays and the templates for the matrix displays Once you have the physical layout of your scoreboard in place you can set the electronic configuration to display the desired information Each scoreboard line makes up a complete display module to which the Swimming software sends specific information You determine what information is displayed by setting the switches in each scoreboard line to the channel on which those data are transmitted For example the Swimming software sends race information for lane 1 on channel 01 To display that information on the first scoreboard line as shown in the example on page 2 8 set the switches in your first scoreboard line to channel 01 All other channels work the same way Your scoreboard manual contains detailed information on setting the channel switches Refer to the figures later in this chapter for example displays from each channel 2 6 Single Line Scoreboard Multi Line Scoreboard You can also redirect data from one channel to another using the Swimming software scoreboard setup feature Information that is ordinarily carried on one channel can be carried on another For exam ple an event record time is received on channel 0B at the scoreboard That informati
74. played and the duration of the display can also be set here To display race results and other information on a multi line scoreboard your scoreboard must be properly configured Scoreboard configuration is a two part process First the scoreboard must be installed and the digits and signage arranged to meet your needs Refer to the figures in this section for examples of proper scoreboard arrangement and refer to your scoreboard manual for instructions on moving digits and installing signage Once the scoreboard is installed the channel switches in each scoreboard module must be set to agree with the channel setting in the 2 7 Channel Selection Swimming software For example channel 01 in the Swimming software sends information to the scoreboard module set to channel 01 channel 02 in software sends information to the scoreboard module set to chan nel 02 and so on The Swimming software uses each channel to trans mit specific race information For example channel 01 sends the place and time information for Lane 1 channel 0C sends the event and heat information for the current race To function properly the switches in each scoreboard module must be set to receive the proper information The Swimming software provides the option to redefine a scoreboard module by sending information from one channel to another For exam ple you could redefine scoreboard module 0B which ordinarily receives record time information to receive data f
75. provides access to race data from current and previous meets Swimming s memory capacity is thousands of splits When you press store print after a race that race is added to the top of the list of races in memory If the capacity of memory has been reached the oldest race in memory is automatically deleted to make room for the new race For the purposes of Stored Data a meet begins when you enter the Swimming Program If you exit the Swimming Program Misc then Change Sport you will end the current meet and will start a new one when you return to the Swimming program Pressing the Stored Data softkey displays the results of the last race saved The race distance and stroke race number event and heat num bers race date and time race print status lane place pad and backup times calculated backup times and RJP exchange times if RJP s are installed are displayed on the screen There are three screens of softkeys in the Stored Data menu On all three screens Print Race and More remain constant as the bottom two selections They are described first below followed by all of the other options Allows you to print the results of the race currently displayed This selection always appears as the second to last choice even when More is pressed to cycle through the options available on the top four softkeys Press this key to display the Print softkey menu Press the appropriate softkeys to build a printout format Printing
76. ps in this chapter for complete information on configuring the Swimming software for your start system Relay judging is a built in Swimming feature Relay judging is accom plished by humans pressing a button A button or by having an auto matically Relay Judging Platform RJP for each lane You need to tell the timer which type of relay judging you are using in the Setups menu Hardware subsection select Relay Judging using Platforms Buttons near end If you are using the far end you should also set that To use Swimming s automatic relay judging feature you must first install and connect an RJP for each lane You do this by plugging the RJP into the A button of each lane in the deck cable or deck plate You should then plug your A button on top of the RJP con nector Refer to your RJP Installation Guide for complete installation instructions Refer to Figure 2 G in chapter 2 for a full system diagram After the relay judging platforms are installed and cabled take the fol lowing steps to configure the timer so that the relay exchange informa tion is printed 1 Press the Setups softkey Press the Up or Down softkey until the selected setup is Printer 2 Press 1 on the numeric keypad to select Store Print Format 3 Press the Choices Down softkey until the selected item is Relay Judging Exchanges Press the Insert softkey to add Relay Judging Exchanges to the List of details that will be printed Repeat the proc
77. r lane 1 channel 01 during the race Following reset team scores channel 0D are automatically displayed on the same score board module Channel 12 is a special purpose channel which is very useful for tele vised broadcasts It displays the running time lead split time and win ning finish time Unlike channel OF this channel does not cycle through all finish times but displays only winning time until it is reset 2 8 Display Modules When you are done setting the channel switches in your scoreboard check the configuration Press 2 Show definitions on scoreboard in the Scoreboard Setup menu to display the module definitions on the scoreboard as shown in Figure 2 L Refer to page 4 18 for more informa tion HOME GUEST E n r3 n OC OC LENGTHS RECORD Mh r11 LL LL LN PL TIME ri Fit Li LI rm el rt a Li L LL r1 Lu r3 Lu CH e E ri ll prn CI cr pri Ln Figure 2 L Scoreboard Displaying Module Definitions Before the first race of the meet begins test all accessories for proper System Test operation Use the Diagnostics screen to test your touchpads push but tons and start system before the meet begins Refer to Section 4 Start Up Main Screen for instructions on running these tests Test the start system to ensure that the Swimming race timer starts as expected Check all touchpads and backup buttons for proper operation 2 9 2 10 Tutorial This chapter provides step by step in
78. rom channel 06 which carries place and time information for lane 6 Refer to Chapter 4 under Setups for more details This section shows sample scoreboard module displays and the corre sponding channel selections to produce them Set the switches inside each scoreboard module to agree with the channel number listed beside it as shown in Figure 2 K No Swimming software configuration changes are necessary Note that channel 03 also displays the time of day when you press the Scoreboard Blank softkey on the Scoreboard softkey menu Channel Number EVENT HEAT oni oc HPP HAE HOME GUEST GUEST z v d ad m Puy nm m x pr En ra Se mj m ra CH oyXv BEEH HE Lu min mlo Ea en SS m 8 ole ele n papal pa pnr pa En pa a pa OU pa carpa pU EOUE ca En Er lea por pn En Eri En Eri Ea En Eri ER En d ex De ux uu uu pn Eg EB EB EI EI 88 9889 Co be m mz foo Di S Dis mf m t rj Ss cal m wies E To De Ed Hle ru Gel m Ke col oo n Siem lol n m m E bo oo oo En oo oo En En oo m m gt BR D Ss Ss Fa GUEST 1 DO D DO DC GO m om EB D H ru Oj quest 2 GUEST 3 r Oooo L H HH E EB v s HEHE FAG LENGTHS RECORD i 32 3 mmn o oo oo HD HDD Figure 2 K Scoreboard Displays Channel Numbers Channel 11 is a multi purpose channel that displays time and place information fo
79. rt a new event between events already defined position the cursor on the event number you want to add and press the Insert Event softkey All lines below the selected event are pushed down one position The selected event line is blank and ready to be programmed When done programming events press quit Event Sequence is auto matically saved so you do not need to press Save Setups to save the changes just made To run a meet using a programmed event sequence press the number corresponding to the desired meet type To operate the Swimming soft ware without an event sequence press 1 which selects no event sequence The System 6 has an internal clock which it uses to stamp the time and date on races and meets Check the time and date and set them using this setup as necessary The time and date are stored in permanent memory as soon as you press enter it is not necessary to press Save Setups to save a new time and date This setup also allows you to select the time display format 12 hour or 24 hour Press 1 to set the time of day Type the correct time in the prompt box using the numeric keypad and press enter Follow the same procedure to set the date Pressing 3 toggles between 12 hour and 24 hour time display format 4 23 Stored Data Summary Softkey options Print Race Function Operation More Function Next Race Function Previous Race Function Next Event Function STORED e DATA The Stored Data softkey
80. s 3 Check cabling 4 Check start system 1 Swimming software must be ready for a pad hit Ensure that the pad arm indicator is displayed in the appropri ate lane s 2 Make sure touchpad and button cables are properly and securely con nected 3 Clean connectors 4 Check cabling 5 Check touchpad s or button s 1 Ensure that the RJP interface cable is connected to the RJP and to the Button A connector on the touchpad cable harness 1 Ensure that backup buttons are con nected to the combination banana plug on the cable harness end of the RJP cable 1 Ensure that the desired printout options are listed in the print format setup Refer to Chapter 2 or start system manual for instructions Refer to pages A 2 Refer to pages A 2 A 3 Refer to page A 8 or start system manual Refer to Chapter 4 for a complete explanation Refer to Chapter 2 for cabling instructions Refer to pages A 2 Refer to pages A 2 A 3 Refer to page A 9 Refer to Chapter 2 or RJP manual for cabling instructions Refer to Chapter 2 or RJP manual for cabling instructions Refer to Chapter 4 under Setups for complete instructions Trouble Shooting Chart Output System Printer does not print Scoreboard not working at all Scoreboard not showing expected results Event Sequence Download does not work This section addresses output system problems only Try the suggested remedies exactly as given
81. s still a swimmer that has not finished the race When finished using the System 6 be sure to follow this shut down procedure 1 On the softkey menu choose Mise 2 Choose Change Sport 3 Confirm that you wish to leave Swimming 4 Choose Shut Down to from the SELECT SPORT MENU 5 After the screen switches to a dark gray background it is safe to turn off the power to the System 6 3 4 Basic Operation Start Up Main Screen Select Sport Menu Summary Running Swimming Diagnostics Install 4 Reference This chapter describes in detail the operation of the System 6 Sports Timer and Swimming software the function of each key on the Swimming keyboard insert and all softkey functions This chapter is not meant to be read from beginning to end It is designed to be used as a reference for specific features and functions of the Swimming software When used in conjunction with the index at the end of this manual this chapter provides quick access to specific detailed information While it is not necessary to read the entire chapter quickly skimming the first 14 pages will provide you with a good overview of the operation of the Swimming software the function of the keyboard and the mean ing of various items appearing on the display screen More information on using the Swimming software appears in Chapter 3 which includes a complete race tutorial This section describes the basic operation of the System 6 Sports Tim
82. sing store print press the Print softkey to access the print menus The softkeys that make up the first print menu are shown in Figure 4 C You may press any combination of keys available Printing begins immediately 4 10 Figure 4 C Print Softkey Menu 1 By Lane Function Prints a copy of race results sorted by lane By Place Punetlon Prints a copy of race results sorted by place Race Summary Prints a copy of results sorted by both lane and by place Function Splits Summary Function Prints the splits either cumulative subtracted or both depending on your choices in SETUPS for SPLITS Relay Summary Function Prints a summary of the relay exchanges More i Function Toggles between the two Print softkey menus Press this softkey to display the other Print softkey menu The second Operation bk Print softkey menu is shown in Figure 4 D Figure 4 D Print Softkey Menu 2 4 11 W Names By Lane Function W Names By Place Function Sponsor s Message Function Form Feed Function Operation Display Summary Operation Time Of Day Function Operation Display Lanes Function Operation Software Version Function Prints a copy of race results sorted by lane with a line for you to write in the swimmers names Prints a copy of race results sorted by place with a line for you to write in the swimmers names Prints the Sponsor s Message on the race printout Refer to Setups for in
83. son presses the start button to start the timer In the case of a manual start human reaction time is factored in If an automatic start is used there is no human reaction time to compensate for A start is considered automatic if the start sys tem sends an electronic pulse to the System 6 at the start of the race A loudspeaker start system e g a CTS Infinity ChampStart or SS 2 is an example of an automatic start system 4 2 Operation Relay Judging Automatic Relay Judging Manual finishes are normally corrected by subtracting 0 15 seconds from the recorded time this may be altered in the Setups menu Timing subsection Currently almost all ruling bodies High School NCAA USA Swimming state that all backup times should be adjusted This means that you should measure the time difference between the pad and backup in every lane and average that difference to create a sin gle number to adjust any backup times used in that race This can bea very tedious process so we do it for you Just make sure that in the Setups menu Timing subsection you are set to Use Automatic Backup Time Adjustment For a complete discussion of swim timing and the statistical data and methods used to arrive at the standard correction factor refer to J Killpatrick Timing Accuracies for Swimming 1975 J Killpatrick Minneapolis MN and Timing and Judging Accuracies for Swimming O 1976 J Killpatrick Minneapolis MN Refer to Start under Setu
84. structions for timing a race using the Swimming software with your System 6 Sports Timer The purpose of this chapter is to provide a basic understanding of the operation of the Swimming software under race conditions Various aspects of the user interface are addressed as are some commonly required operator inputs Although the race described here is hypothetical the circum stances covered are not uncommon in an actual race Is is important to note also that many possible occurrences are beyond the scope of this tutorial Use this chapter only as an introduction to swim timing with the Swimming software Some Assumptions This tutorial assumes that all hardware including touchpads start sys tem scoreboard and printer are already installed and properly connect ed to your System 6 Sports Timer All of these operations are described in the preceding chapter Our hypothetical race is a 200 yard freestyle relay event number 3 heat 2 The hypothetical pool is a 10 lane 25 yard pool This race however uses only 6 lanes The hardware configuration consists of an electronic horn start system near end touchpads 1 backup button per lane a scoreboard and a printer Before The Race Before starting the race turn on your System 6 and printer Make sure your printer is loaded with paper and is ready to print on a new page The operator controls some functions of the System 6 with keyboard keys and other functions with softkeys The
85. structions on entering a sponsor s message Advances the paper to the top of the next page Provides page breaks between pages of race information Press this softkey at the point in the print sequence where you want to end a page Any information printed after a form feed begins at the top of the next page The Display softkey provides access to features that are displayed on the Swimming display screen DISPLAY Press this softkey to display race information on screen including the last split or finish time for each active lane the place or last length com pleted backup times the backup buttons pressed and early relay exchanges TIME OF DAY DISPLAY LANES Figure 4 E Display Softkey Menu Displays the time day and date from the System 6 s internal clock Press this softkey to display the time day and date Refer to Setups sec tion later in this chapter for instructions on setting the time day and date Re displays current race information on screen if it had been removed by Time of Day or Software Version Press this softkey to display current race information on screen Displays the software and firmware versions of Swimming 6 that are currently loaded on your System 6 4 12 Scoreboard Summary Operation Step Data Function Display anes Function Operation Clear Lanes Function Operation Scoreboard Blank Function Operation Scoreboard On Function Operation Scorebo
86. t finished The race is stored showing results only for the lanes that were finished before reset was pressed 4 7 Numeric Keypad Function Operation Enter Function Operation CIE Function Operation This key allows you to enter numbers in response to a variety of prompts The numeric keypad is located on the right of the keyboard insert on the System 6 lower keyboard There are many instances during the operation of the Swimming soft ware when it is necessary to enter numbers Whenever a numeric entry is required use the keypad to make the desired entry This key enters the numeric or other keyboard entry into the Swimming software After a keyboard entry press enter to accept the entry This key is exactly the same as the enter key on the upper console This key allows you to clear an existing entry or clear GE an entry made in error Press c e to clear all data from a prompt line on the screen 4 8 Console Keys Enter Function Operation Quit Function Operation Battery Check Function Operation Help Function Operation The console keys are located to the right of the LCD screen The unla beled keys are also referred to as softkeys and are described in the next subsection The labeled ones are described below This key enters a numeric or other keyboard entry into the Swimming software ENTER After typing information on the keyboard or numeric keypad press en
87. t the desired options from the softkey menu to post the results of the currently selected race The softkey allows you to display results by lane or by place and to display two race results on each scoreboard line if this option is enabled in Scoreboard Setups Allows you to select the next meet stored in memory Remember that a meet as defined here begins when you enter the Swimming Program and ends when you exit from the Swimming Program back to the Choose Sport Menu When the most recently stored meet is displayed pressing this softkey resets the display to the bottom of the list displaying the oldest race in memory 4 25 Previous Meet Function Print Meet Function Operation Meet Mgr Report Function Allows you to select the previous meet in the sequence in memory remember that a meet as defined here begins when you enter the Swimming Program and ends when you exit from the Swimming Program back to the Choose Sport Menu When the oldest meet in memory is displayed pressing this softkey resets the display to the top of the list displaying results from the most recently stored meet Prints the results of all races in the current meet beginning with the race displayed on the screen to the end of the meet Races with a print status of no are not printed A meet is defined as beginning when you enter the Swimming Program and ends when you exit from the Swimming Program back to the Choose Sport Menu To print an entir
88. ter 4 or call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department Refer to page 4 15 in this User Guide Refer to pages 2 4 2 6 in this User Guide References Start System Electronic Start Systems RJP Judging Platforms An electronic system sounds a start blast for the swimmers over a speaker and starts the Swimming race timer There are four possible problem areas 1 The start system does not start the timer The start blast and the PA both function This problem is usually the result of a faulty cable connection Plug a working pushbutton into the touchpad and button A cable harness connector labeled start and press the button If the Swimming race timer does not start refer to the Wiring section beginning on page A 10 If the timer does start check the cable that goes to the start system The cable plugs should fit tightly into the jacks and should be free of corrosion Clean or replace as necessary and repeat process If the cable and plugs are okay plug the start system cable into the touchpad and button A cable harness and jumper the connector that normally plugs into the start system with a paper clip If the Swimming race timer starts the start system is defective and should be returned for service 2 No start blast but the PA works This is usually a problem with the microphone Plug a working pushbut ton into the button start jack on the start system and press the button If the start blast sounds
89. ter to accept the data This key functions exactly the same as the enter key on the numeric keypad E Press this key to exit a prompt after information has been entered This key also allows you to cancel an operation that requires an entry with out changing the current settings No information is entered if you press quit before pressing enter BATTERY CHECK Pressing this this key to DO NOTHING In the future it will graphical ly display the expected remaining battery life at present power con sumption A low reading on this gauge indicates that the battery should be charged as soon as feasible this is done by leaving the System 6 plugged in and turned off It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge the lithium ion battery HELP Press this key to display useful information on the screen The help text covers the currently active operation Use help as a reminder for using a Swimming feature and not as a replacement for this manual The information available in help is not intended to replace the manual This key allows you to leave a function without saving data entered or to exit the current prompt when enfer does not do so This key DOES NOT function at this time it should displays the estimated operating time of the battery in your System 6 when it is operational Your Swimming software includes context sensitive help information which is available at any time 4 9 Softkeys Summary Operation Print Su
90. to record the remedies tried and their results for future reference C usto mer Service If the problem you are experiencing is not described in this chapter or a problem defies solution please call the Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department toll free in the US and Canada at x256 800 287 0653 or at 1 970 667 1000 from all other countries Caution The System 6 uses low current CMOS components which make battery operation possible Low current CMOS is extremely susceptible to static electricity Therefore do not remove the System 6 case Refer all internal servicing to the factory Improper servicing could seriously damage all of the sensitive components Factory Maintenance Return the System 6 to the factory every 5 to 7 years for the following calibration and testing 1 The accuracy of the timing circuitry can vary with age The System 6 contains a high quality crystal oscillator that is guaranteed to be accu rate for five years After five years of service the oscillator could drift out of tolerance To ensure accurate race timing your System 6 should be tested at the factory every five years 2 The battery mounted on the main circuit board that powers the System 6 s continuous memory has a manufacturer specified life span of 10 years To ensure the integrity of stored data the battery should be replaced every 5 to 7 years Replacement of this battery must be per formed at the factory 3 The rear panel connect
91. tor for 11 12 Duplicate Near and Far end cable harnesses to attach a second timer for backup Judges I O port Keyboard amp Mouse 00 0000 Outputs from the System 6 include Scoreboard Com port for computer running meet management software Printer port External monitor 31 disc drive for software installation right side of timer CTS expansion ports Ethernet port vo00o000o00o0 Turn on your System 6 and load the Swimming program refer to Chapter 4 for loading instructions The full sized display screen pro vides you with a wide range of display 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 An internal lithium ion battery provides backup power in case of emer gency 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 min utes 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 go to the SELECT SPORT MENU and let the timer run until it dies The softkeys located to the right of the display screen let you select 1 1 Softkeys Keyboard Insert Scope Of This Manu
92. ults of a given race from being printed display that race on the screen and press the Print Yes No softkey This softkey tog gles between print status of the displayed race on and off Allows you to label a race in memory a false start False start races are not printed on any printout Display the desired race on the screen and press this softkey to mark it as a false start This softkey toggles false start on and off This should ONLY be used on races that were called back because of a FALSE START Many of ruling bodies for the Sport of Swimming do not charge the swimmer with a FALSE START until the race is over In this case the race is GOOD and only the individual swimmer should be charged with the FALSE START not the heat Allows you to edit the results of the races stored in memory Display the desired race on the screen and press this softkey to access the editing features Press the Edit Time softkey and type the lane number you want to edit Select the correct backup time from the soft key menu or press c e and type a stopwatch time The Swimming soft ware calculates any changes in finish order based on the new time To disqualify a swimmer display the desired race on the screen and press the Edit DQ softkey Press the DQ softkey type the appropriate lane number and press enter Repeat the procedure to un DQ a dis qualified swimmer Allows you to post the results of the currently selected race Press this softkey and selec
93. usly on LED matrix boards and the possibility of continued software features D 2 B Backup Buttons 2 3 4 16 Basic Operation 4 1 4 3 Modes of Operation 4 1 4 3 Relay Judging 4 3 Timing Corrections 4 2 User Interface 4 2 Warning Messages 4 2 Batteries 1 1 A 1 Battery Check Key 4 9 Battery Compartment 1 1 A 1 Blank Scbd 4 13 Button Finish 2 2 2 3 4 15 C C E Clear Entry Key 4 8 Cables Cleaning A 2 Clear Lanes 4 13 Console Keys 4 9 Battery Check 4 9 Enter 4 9 Help 4 9 Quit 4 9 Customer Service 1 2 4 1 A 1 D Display Softkey 4 12 Display Lanes 4 12 Software Version 4 12 Time of Day 4 12 Downloading Sports Programs 4 1 4 27 E Edit Event Heat Key 4 6 Edit DQ Key 4 6 Enter Key 4 8 Event Sequence 4 1 4 4 4 5 4 22 4 26 Events Keys 4 7 F False Start 4 25 Finish Arm Key 3 3 4 4 Finish Systems Backup Buttons 2 1 4 15 Button Finish 2 2 2 3 4 15 Touchpads 2 2 4 15 H Hardware Setup Diagrams 2 1 2 4 Finish Systems 2 2 2 4 Start Systems 2 1 4 15 Help Key 4 9 Index I O Panel 1 1 2 4 2 6 Internal Speaker Volume 4 15 K Keyboard 1 2 4 4 4 8 C E Clear Entry 4 8 Edit Event Heat 4 6 Edit DQ 4 6 Enter 4 8 Events 4 7 Finish Arms 3 8 4 4 Lane On Off 4 4 Touch 4 6 Next Event 4 5 Next Heat 4 5 Touch 4 6 Reset 4 7 Split Arm 3 3 4 4 Start 3 2 4 5 Store Print 3 4 4 5 L Lane On Off Key 4 4 Lane Order 4 18 Lanes in Pool 4 17 LCD Display 1 1 4 2 A
94. ve parentheses around the backup time Press the Use InX Backup softkey or press edit DQ to edit the time in a highlighted lane Enter the lane number and select the correct time from the softkey menu or enter a stopwatch time with the numeric keypad Refer to Setups to select the kinds of timing discrepancies the Swimming soft ware is to check Advances the Heat counter by one 1 HEAT Press this key and the heat number advances by one 1 ing the Swimming software with a programmed event sequence the race description correspond ing to the new event number is automatically displayed It also sets the Heat number to 1 Advances Event counter by one 1 When operat VENT Press this key and the event number displayed on the screen advances by one 1 When using a programmed event sequence the race dis tance and type are advanced by 1 and displayed on the screen If you are not using a programmed event sequence be sure to set the correct race distance before starting the next race 4 5 Edit Event Heat Function Operation Edit DQ Function Operation Touch Function Operation Note Touch Function Operation EDIT This key allows you to edit the currently displayed event and heat numbers Press this key type the desired event number with the numeric keypad and press enter Then type the desired heat number and press enter EDIT Allows you to edit times or disqualify swimmers or p disqual

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