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1. 4 4 Relay Judging Automatic Relay Judging Relay judging is a built in Swimming feature Relay judging is accom plished automatically using model RJ P relay judging platforms for each lane To use Swimming s automatic relay judging feature you must first install and connect one model RJ P for each lane Refer to your RJ P Installation Guide for complete installation instructions Refer to Figure 2 G in chapter 2 for a full system diagram After the relay judging plat forms are installed and cabled enable relay judging in the Swimming software by following these steps 1 Press the Setups softkey Press the Up or Down softkey until the selected setup is Printer as shown in Figure 4 D 2 Press 3 on the numeric keypad to select Store Print Format rer nishBut tons rdware fetu lits ming Fi H T Sc ta i a P a C ol orehoard Printe Event eures Timerdate F altes a aa Ea j lines per ch Always Print on E tores Print Key Setups So0f tkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure4 D Printer S amp ups Window 3 Press the Left or Right softkey to position the cursor at the point in the printout sequence where you want the relay information to appear press the Up or Down softkey until the selected item is Relay J udging Exchanges Press enter Repeat the process to select Relay Exchange Summary The completed setup is shown in Figure 4 E STORE PRINT PRINT FORMAT Race Summary
2. Figure3 F Lanel Rest to 4 Lengths Completed 4 4 4 a sell NG NA NG Vv Viv v v m a E E All swimmers touch at the end of the third leg of this race and the final Using Finish Arm leg swimmers are in the pool As the swimmers turn at the far end of the pool you notice that lane 5 did not register a pad touch Its length wa 1 ip count shows 4 its pad display is not F Armed and the warning message Length is flashing over the lane indicator Figure 3 G illustrates this situation 6 not a EL v 6 F v v v Figure 3 G Lane5 Pad Touch Missed To prepare the lane for the upcoming finish touch press the finish arm key in lane 5 The length counter now displays 6 and the pad sta tus display indicates that the pad is F Armed as shown in Figure 3 H 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 6 6 6 ARMED ARMED F F F vvy v Figure3 H Updated Lane Display Finishing The Race All swimmers touch their pads successfully at the finish The System 5 beeps as each swimmer finishes and displays the place picks in high lighted numbers above each lane as shown in Figure 3 1 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 display screen confirming that the res
3. 4 4 4 7 4 27 4 30 Event Heat Mode Key 4 8 Events Keys 4 9 F False Start 4 9 4 32 Finish ArmKey 3 3 4 6 Finish Systems Backup Buttons 2 3 4 18 Button Finish 2 2 2 3 4 18 Touchpads 2 2 4 18 H Hardware Setup Diagrams 2 1 2 4 Finish Systems 2 2 2 4 Start Systems 2 1 4 18 Help Key 411 Index I O Panel 1 2 2 4 2 6 Internal Speaker Volume 4 19 K Keyboard 1 3 4 6 4 10 C E Clear Entry 4 10 Edit Event Heat 4 8 Edit DQ 4 8 Enter 4 10 Event Heat Mode 4 8 Events 4 9 Finish Arms 3 3 4 6 Lane On Off 4 6 Touch 4 9 Next Event 4 7 4 8 Next Heat 4 7 Touch 48 Reset 4 9 Split Arm 3 3 4 6 4 7 Start 3 2 4 7 Store Print 3 4 4 7 L Lane On Off Key 4 6 Lane Order 4 21 Lanes in Pool 4 20 LCD Display 1 2 4 2 C 1 Length of Pool 4 20 4 21 Length Warning 3 4 4 2 Logical Address C 1 M Meet Management Software 2 6 4 19 4 34 Touch Key 4 9 Misc Softkey 4 34 4 35 Pad Power 4 34 Run Diving 4 35 Modes of Operation 1 3 4 3 4 4 Print In Mode 1 3 4 3 Title Mode 1 3 4 3 4 4 Write In Mode 1 3 4 3 N Next Event Key 4 7 Next Heat Key 4 7 Numeric Keypad 4 10 C E Clear Entry Key 4 10 Enter Key 4 10 p Pad Warning 4 2 Physical Address 4 21 C 1 Touch Key 4 8 Print Softkey 4 12 4 14 IN Di Print Softkey cont By Lane 413 By Place 4 13 Form Feed 4 14 RaceSummary 4 13 Relay Summary 4 13 Splits Summary 4 13 Sponsor s Message 4 14 Top of Form 4 14 W Nam
4. START This key is used as the final backup start in case the primary and secondary systems fall Do not press this key before the primary start system has sounded horn start pistol transducer etc The start key also allows the timing operator to start swimmers when no other start system is used STORE PRINT Stores the results of the race just completed in memory and prints the results Indicates that the race is over 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 all lanes have finished or if a swimmer missed a finish touch the display screen informs you that not all lanes have received a finish touch If there was no swimmer in an unfinished lane turn that lane off and press store print If there was a swimmer in an unfinished lane turn that lane off press store print and then enter the last split or backup time for that lane using the edit DQ key If atiming problem occurs a window appears on the display screen as indicated on page 4 3 which indicates the problem lane s The lane s in question is displayed in reverse video 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 key pad Refer to Setups to select the kinds of timi
5. 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 single most important chapter in this manual Chapter 4 is the Reference section which describes in detail the operation of the Swimming software and the action of each key and option This chapter includes complete information on Setups and the keyboard insert Maintenance A logically organized step by step maintenance and trou bleshooting reference that describes the symptoms causes and cures for the most frequently encountered user serviceable problems Test Programming Menu A complete reference to your System 5 inter nal testing and program downloading features The internal test fea tures allow you to check your System 5 for problems in a variety of areas including the LCD screen memory communications and key board The program downloading feature allows you to install new or updated sports software on your System 5 Glossary This appendix contains a glossary of terms relating to the Swimming software 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 4 System 5 Specifications Environmental Temperature 0 C 45 C Humidity 90 non condensing Altitude 0 to 3000 m Electrical DC Supply 12 VDC 750mA Batteries Type 8 D Cell Alka
6. C E This key allows you to clear an existing entry or clear an entry made in error Press c eto clear all data from a prompt line on the screen The console keys are located to the right of the LCD screen T he console keys are shown in Figure 4 G BATTERY CHECK HELP Figure4 G ConsoleKeys 4 10 Enter Function Operation Quit Function Operation Battery Check Function Operation Caution Help Function Operation ENTER This key enters a numeric or other keyboard entry into the Swimming software After typing information on the keyboard or numeric keypad press enter to accept the data This key functions exactly the same as the enter key on the numeric keypad QUIT This key allows you to leave a function without saving data entered or to exit the current prompt when enter does not do so 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 This key displays the estimated operating time of the batteries in your System 5 Press this key to display the graphic battery life gauge for the batteries The power source currently in use is also displayed The battery life remaining at present and maximum load is approximate A low reading on this gauge indicates that the batter
7. Figure4 V Pool Setups Window Long Course Pool Race Distance Units Yards Race Distance Units Meters BOI Pa mao e Press 1 to select normal lane order lane 1 nearest the timer e Press 2 to reverse the order of the lanes e Press 3 type the number of lanes in the pool with the numeric keypad and press enter Only 6 8 and 10 lanes are valid e Press 4 to enable touchpads at both ends of the pool e Press 5 to indicate that the pool is 25 yards or meters in length e Press 6 to indicate that the pool is 50 yards or meters e Press 7 to indicate that the pool s length is measured in yards e Press 8 to indicate that the pool s length is measured in meters Controls the parameters that affect your scoreboard T he data transmis sion rate must be matched to the communication rate of your score board Set either at high 9600 baud or low at 2400 baud speed See your scoreboard manual for the communication rate of your scoreboard Figure 4 W shows a sample Scoreboard Setup display window Self tests checks all scoreboard digit segments by running a test pattern on the scoreboard for 1 minute T he blank scoreboard module feature allows you to blank unused scoreboard modules Scoreboard Setups also allow you to define scoreboard 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
8. Swimming race timer does not start 1 Make sure start system cable is Refer to Chapter 2 or your start system properly and securely attached manual for instructions 2 Clean connectors Refer to pages A 2 A 4 3 Check cabling Refer to page A 11 4 Check start system Refer to page A 9 or start system man ual Swimming software does not regis 1 The timer must be ready for a pad Refer to Chapter 4 for complete instruc ter pad or finish button backup but hit Ensure that the pad armed indi Itions ton cator is displayed in the appropriate lane s 2 Make sure touchpad and button Refer to Chapter 2 cables are properly and securely con nected 3 Clean connectors Refer to pages A 2 A 4 4 Check cabling Refer to page A 11 5 Check touchpad s or button s Refer to page A 10 A 6 Trouble Shooting Chart Input System 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 J udging Exchange or Summary printout This section addresses input system problems only I BA 1 Make sure start system cable is properly and securely attached 2 Clean connectors 3 Check cabling 4 Check start system 1 Swimming software must b
9. the latest in the line of revolutionary timers designed and produced by Colorado Time Systems Each new timer in the series has used the latest technol ogy and has introduced new features to the aquatic sports community 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 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
10. Down softkey until the arrow points at the desired module and press 1 to blank as shown in Figure 4 Y Repeat the procedure to un blank a blanked mod ule BLANK SCE MODULE cannot hlank 1 Elank unkhlank scoreboard module hlanked tmore Figure4 Y Blank Scoreboard Module Window Press 5 to display the results from two lanes on one scoreboard line The number of scoreboard lines available for this option is equal to half 4 22 the number of active lanes in your pool For example if you have a 10 lane pool this options 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 6 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 Press 7 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 8 to define a single line scoreboard sequence list as shown in Figure 4 Z Choose items to be added to the default by place sequence on a single line scoreboard Press the Up or Down softkey until the arrow points at the desired item and press enter to add the selection to the list Press quit to exit this window ONE LINE SCOREBOAR
11. Figure4 AK Event Sequence Definition Window The Define Event softkey menu shown in Figure 4 AL allows you to select the event number to edit or add Press the Up or Down softkey until the arrow points at the event number you want to program then type the event length using the Events keys and press enter The remaining softkeys on this menu allow you to page up and down through the list of events insert a blank event at the arrow or delete the selected event 4 28 Note UP DOWN SWIMMER TYPE EDIT MENS WOMENS DELETE UP DOWH PAGE UP PAGE DOWH INSERT EUENT DELETE EUENT Figure 4 AL Define Event Softkey Menu Press the appropriate softkeys to build the race description as shown in Figures 4 AM and 4 AN Each softkey category contains a scrolling box from which you can select the desired item as shown in Figure 4 AN To select the desired within a category press the Up or Down softkeys until the arrow points at the desired item and press enter The Edit softkey allows you to edit the item description using the standard text editing screen as shown in Figure 4 AE under Sponsor s M essage The Delete softkey allows you to delete an item SWIMMER TYPE AGE GROUP EUENT TYPE BRACKET DELETE COPY OPP GENDER Figure4 AM Event Type Softkey Menu BOYS GIRLS MASTERS Imo rel Figure4 AN Race Description Window and Softkey Menu Be careful when using the Edit or Delete sof
12. a KP a d 1 2 a 2 2 a a z a a EEE mg KGG ad a NG Pi D PAMANA AA O ee Era ng Eng ng Eng Eng ng n9 ag aa ee CHRITE IN3 sa YARDS Reset EUENT MORE ON ON Figure 4 AP Stored Data Window and Softkey Menu 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 when that race was run in print in or title mode If a meet was run in write in mode this softkey functions exactly like Next Race Displays the results of the previous event number in the current meet when that race was run in print in or title mode If a meet was run in write in mode this softkey functions exactly like Previous Race Allows you to print the results of the race currently displayed Press this key to display the Print softkey menu Press the appropriate softkeys to build a printout format Printing begins immediately Refer to the discussion of the Print softkey earlier in this chapter for more detailed instructions Displays the additional softkey functions availab
13. in permanent memory only if you press the Record Setups softkey and then press the Yes softkey to save If you do not press Record Setups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 5 Controls the setup configuration information for your pool 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 If you have touchpads installed at the far end of the pool enable far end splits Notice that if you enable far end splits and set the race distance to 1 length the finish touch comes from the far end touchpad If far end splits are disabled a 1 length race must finish at the near end touchpads This setup also allows you to enter the number of lanes in the pool either 6 8 or 10 Proper timer configuration requires that you enter the pool length on this setup For example a 100 yard race in a 25 yard pool is 4 lengths or 2 pad touches at the near end A 100 meter race in a 50 meter pool is 4 20 Operation Scoreboard Function 2 lengths or one touch at the near end to finish Indicate also the unit of measurement either yards or meters CHOICE OPTIONS art gt 1 Lanes Normal ex L gt t inish But tons ardware Setup rlits 1ming Fool Scoreboard Printer Event Sequence Time Date Humber of lanes in pool Setups Softkeys Lit
14. is any are shorted or intermittent Messages indicate any problem inputs and include instructions for iso lating the defective item Checks the Scoreboard J udging I O Com Port 1 and Com Port 2 for communications failures Additional special tests should only be per formed at the factory Checks the printer port for communications failures If a printer is con nected turned on and is online you can run a test printout Checks the portion of static RAM used to store program data such as meet results etc B 2 Flash Memory Prom Scoreboard and Reset Dot Time In Use Program Update Loading New Programs Note Note Checks the program memory for programs installed and viability of this memory area This test takes from one to three minutes to complete Checks the scoreboard and reset dot for 30 seconds Watch your score board to ensure that all scoreboard definitions are correct and all seg ments are operating properly Displays the cumulative amount of time your System 5 been turned on This item is intended for use by factory service personnel This feature allows you to download new or updated sports software from the Colorado Time Systems distribution disk to your System 5 Each program need only be downloaded once To download a new or updated sports program to your System 5 follow these instructions carefully Make sure both your computer and System 5 are turned off before pro ceeding 1 With
15. press the OK to Print softkey to store the results and continue the meet Race Results that need Investiyatin 188 YARDE HOMENE BACKETROKE 00011 EUENT a Monday 8 21 89 11 1 02 am nvestigate hiliyhte ane gt EJ Tr acku IMEE Lane Place Tine ackup 1 5 15 A E a FT EDIT DU 39 USE LM2 BACKUP US E_LN6 BACKUP Ca EF ORED Got TITLE 168 YARDS EUENT 1 HEAT 2 HOMENS EACKETROKE e Eu Be 2 3 Tom OM OM ON OM OM OM Figure 4 C Timing Problems Display and Softkey Menu Your Swimming software provides three methods of keeping track of race information Each method has advantages and is suited to certain types of meets and operator experience levels Write in mode requires you to keep track of all race type information Print in mode prompts you to enter the event and heat numbers which are printed on the dis play screen and on the race printout Title mode with a programmed event sequence automatically updates all race information when you press the next event key When you first load the Swimming software it is ready to operate in write in mode You must enter race distance manually from the key board The event and heat numbers even if entered on the display screen are not printed on the race printout nor are they stored in memory You must write in the event and heat numbers on the race printout All other race timing functions operate as usual Some reasons to use write in mode Write in mod
16. press the button If the Swimming race timer does not start refer to the Wiring section beginning on page A XX 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 Nostart 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 the microphone is defective and should be returned for service If no start blast sounds the control board inside the start system is defective and 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 A 9 RJP Judging Platforms Finish System System 5 Diagnostics Touchpads and Buttons Touchpad Pressure 4 Nostart blast P
17. 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 No special actions are required to display race information on a single line scoreboard HOME GUEST LN PL TIME 11 E ict i i o HEH KU i ict Figure2 Singleline Scoreboard Digits Signage To display race results and other information 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 score board manual for instructions on moving digits and installing signage Once the scoreboard is installed the channel switches in each score board module must be set to agree with the channel setting in the 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 OC 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
18. sure cable connections are secure 3 Clean printer cable connectors 1 Make sure scoreboard has power and is turned 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 and event sequence if Swimming 5 is in Setup mode 3 Make sure meet management cable is connected to Com Port 1 on your System 5 I O Panel 4 Refer to your meet management program manuals Refer to Chapter 2 Refer to pages A 2 A 4 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 Chapter 4 or call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department Refer to page 4 19 in this User Guide Refer to pages 2 4 2 6 in this User Guide A 8 References Start System System 5 Diagnostics ST
19. your computer and System 5 turned off attach your parallel printer cable to the parallel port on your computer and to Computer Port 3 on your System 5 I O Panel As an alternative you can attach a serial cable to either COM1 or COM2 on your computer and then Com Port 1 on your System 5 2 Turn on your computer and System 5 3 Press the Test Program softkey from the Sports menu on your System 5 4 Press the Program U pdate softkey from the Test Programming menu on your System 5 5 Insert the Colorado Time Systems distribution disk in to the disk drive on your computer 6 Type A at the DOS prompt or B if you inserted the disk into the B drive on your computer and press enter 7 Type loader at the A gt prompt and press enter B 3 Binstall Programs Select Port Available Products Colorado Time Systems SYSTEM 5 Sport Program Installation Install the Sports Programs FigureB 3 Loade Main Menu 8 When the loader software is ready press any key to begin The screen shown in Figure B 3 appears Install Programs Select Port Available Products Serial COM1 COMZ Parallel LPTZ Colorado Time Systems SYSTEM 5 Sport Program Installation Select the Port to use for Program Transfer FigureB 4 Loader Main Menu 9 Press S or use the right or left arrow key on your computer key board to highlight Select Port Use the up or down arrow key to highlight the desired communications port for downloading
20. 15 Transducer Electronic Start Systems There are two types of start systems the start pistol transducer Model ST 15 and electronic start systems Model SS 1 SS2 and LS systems Refer to the discussion of your start System below Many start system problems can be isolated using System 5 diagnostic test software Refer to pages B 3 and B 4 for an overview of how to use these test features Use the following discussion of start system along with the System 5 diagnostic tests to help you isolate and repair specific start system problems The ST 15 transducer fits on the end of a start pistol Firing the pistol causes the transducer to start the timer If the ST 15 transducer does not start the Swimming race timer replace it with a pushbutton that you Know works If the race timer starts return the ST 15 to Colorado Time Systems for service If the race timer does not start using the pushbutton refer to the Wiring Systems section on page A 11 An electronic system sounds a start blast for the swimmers over a speaker and starts the Swimming race timer Colorado Time Systems makes three kinds of electronic start systems SS 1 SS2 and LS sys tems 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
21. 18 23 3 RELAY OK 4 BZ 19 63 4 LATE 89 5 82 20 46 5 LATE 89 6 BZ 21 76 6 LATE 18 1 84 37 41 1 EARLY 1 2 04 40 02 3 04 42 19 3 LATE 86 4 94 45 07 4 LATE 09 5 94 47 94 5 EARLY 03 6 84 51 09 6 EARLY 11 1 96 1 85 82 1 EARLY 26 2 96b 1 10 06 Z EARLY 18 3 86 1 13 04 3 LATE 89 4 9b 1 15 99 4 EARLY 17 5 86 1 18 41 5 EARLY 17 6 Bb 1 22 98 6 EARLY 13 1 88 1 31 31 2 88 1 32 49 3 B8 1 33 Z1 4 NB 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 31 65 1 32 35 1 33 18 1 33 76 1 34 31 1 34 98 S222222222 222222222222 2222222222222222222 2 222 2 Colorado Time Systems Figure4 AH Relay udging E xch Summary Race History This setup allows you to program a sequence of swimming events for up to six different types of meets as shown in Figure 4 Al The race type and distance are attached to the event number so that each time you press next event in title mode the race type and distance are updated Select option 1 None to enter race information manually at the start of each race Varying numbers of events can be entered in each meet type The User Defined meets allow you to enter event numbers between 1 and 500 However you cannot actually program 500 events because of memory limitations After programming select the desired meet type to sequence events automatically Notice that events 2 7 already have a programmed event sequence You can use these sequen
22. 6 1 13 84 1 15 99 1 18 41 1 22 98 288 yds 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 83 Place lt 1 gt lt 2 lt J gt lt 4 gt lt G gt lt 6 gt Finish 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 83 Figure4 AG Splits Summary Printout 4 26 Event Sequence Function gt RELAY JUDGING EXCHANGES SEES SSS gt gt gt SS I gt gt gt Race B098 Na gt gt Wednesday 10 70 95 12 24 14 pm 200 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 EARLY EARLY OK EARLY EARLY EARLY ZZE2222 222222222 22222222222 aao Colorado Time Systems AN RELAY EXCHANGE SUMMARY Issn Race 6161513 _SSSS Wednesday 18 20 95 12 24 14 pm 288 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 50 yds 89 04 BB 9 BI 10 100 yds s01 B6 B6 B9Y eH 11 150 yds 2b 18 B9 at slr 19 Place lt 1 gt lt Z gt lt 3 gt lt 4 gt lt 5 gt lt 6 gt Finish 1 31 81 1 32 49 1 33 21 1 33 79 1 34 38 1 35 83 Xchange EARLY EARLY OK EARLY EARLY EARLY ZZE2222 2222 2222222 2222 222222 gt Colorado Time Systems gt gt RACE HISTORY 2 22 22522522522 2 22 S2s222s 2 Pace A008 622222 Wednesday 10 20 95 12 24 14 pm Z0B YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 1 lt Lane Number mmm lt Lengths ji Time 1 82 15 77 1 LATE 89 2 BZ 16 97 2 LATE 84 3 92
23. A 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 control board to the factory for repair Your RJ P platforms are very durable and are designed to last without requiring routine maintenance The only maintenance procedure that may necessary is cleaning the cable connector on each RJ P with Lime A Way and a cotton swab if corrosion builds up as described earlier in this appendix For Troubleshooting information refer to your RJ P Installation and Operation manual P N F507 To obtain a replacement manual call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department There are two types of finish systems touchpads T P 60 TP 60G T P 78 TP 78G etc and pushbuttons PB 6 Both are simply momentary switches Touchpads are large switches that are mounted on the pool wall while pushbuttons are used by judges standing next to the pool Both types use a cableto 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 5 itself Start by check ing the pad or button and
24. D SEQUENCE LIST Record Poent heal X X X alaa p Tan a be Tele Na at at at at a List CAC Eventrheat CHB Record splits e pick CHD Team scores U Figure4 Z SingleLine Scoreboard Sequence Window Press 9 to display race results on the scoreboard in lane place and time order This is the typical sequence at U S pools The signage on the scoreboard must be placed as shown on page 2 8 for results sorted by lane LN PL TIME Press O to display race results on the scoreboard in place lane and time order This is the typical sequence at European pools where place order iS more popular than lane order Note that the signage on the score board must be placed in place lane and time order PL LN TIME Refer to Figure 4 W on page 4 21 for an example of the main Scoreboard setups screen Note Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you press the Record Setups softkey and then press the Yes softkey to save If you do not press Record Setups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 5 Printer Function The Swimming system can use any printer that has a standard parallel interface and can print a minimum of 80 characters per line Printer setups include the standard definitions for printers listed in the scroll box Be sure to select the printer you have from the list of printers in the default printer scroll box If your printer is not listed you must select the us
25. Stored Data 4 30 4 34 Split Arm Key 3 3 4 6 4 7 Sponsor s Message 4 14 Sports Menu 3 1 41 Start Key 3 2 4 7 Start Systems Hardware Setup 2 1 Software Setup 4 17 4 18 Starting Swimming 4 2 Step Data 4 16 Store Print Key 3 4 4 7 4 25 Stored Data Softkey 4 30 4 34 Edit DQ 4 32 False Start 4 32 Meet Mor Report 4 34 Next Event 4 31 Next Meet 4 33 Next Race 4 31 Previous Event 4 31 Previous Meet 4 33 Previous Race 4 31 Print Meet 4 33 Print Race 4 31 Print Yes No 4 32 Scoreboard Post 4 32 4 33 4 34 System Setup Diagram 2 1 2 4 Finish Systems 2 2 2 4 Start Systems 2 1 2 4 System Test 2 9 T Team Scores 4 16 Test Programming menu 2 9 4 1 A 9 B 1 B 3 Time Date 4 30 Timing Corrections 4 4 Timing Problems 4 7 4 18 Timing Problems Screen 4 3 INDii T cont Title Mode 1 3 4 3 4 4 Touchpad Split Delay 4 19 Touchpads 2 2 U User Interface 4 2 LCD Display 42 W Warning Messages Length 3 4 4 2 Pad 4 2 Write In Mode 1 3 4 3 IN Dili IN Div
26. Summary by lane Summary by place Splits Summary With Names by Place bhWith Names by Lane Relay Judging Exchanges Imore Print Format Race Summary Splits Summary Relay Judging Exchanges Relay Exchange Summary Form Feed E Figure 4 E Store Print Format 4 Press quit and then press the Record Setups and Yes softkeys 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 5 Keyboard Summary Lane On Off Function Operation Finish Arm Function Operation Split Arm Function Operation 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LANE EVENTS 0 BE arn WG OO OO DEI EV E NTS EDIT STORE Nan Wai EVENT START PRINT HEAT EVENT PG MODE RESET Figure4 F Swimming Keyboard Insert 1 2 LANE ON OFF gt O The lane on off keys are located directly under the lane numbers on the Swimming keyboard T hese keys toggle output to the scoreboard and display screen from each lane on or off depending on current sta tus If lane 10 is cur
27. Swimming 5 2 43 4 5 6 7 8 ARM 000000 nos SWIMMING For The System 5 Sports Timer Software User Guide F506 Rev 0698 EL systems 1551 East Eleventh Street Loveland Colorado 80537 5056 ae et a ee gg 1 fig ia LI Lra i Pg er Pami Customer Service Department Phone 970 667 1000 ext 256 Toll Free U S and Canada 800 287 0653 Fax 970 667 1032 Federal Communications Commission R F Interference Statement NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area 1s likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense CAUTION TO USER Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Colorado Time Systems llc could void the FCC compliance and the user s authority to operate the equipment INSTRUCTION TO USER To determine if this equipment is interfering with radio or television reception turn it on and off while observing the
28. 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 tim ing industry until now The System 5 Sports Timer continues Colorado Time Systems tradition of using advanced technology to provide beneficial new features A large LCD screen with contrast control enables 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 has been further advanced in the System 5 Most keyboard operations require only a single keystroke The System 5 also incorporates 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 fits since a race can be started as soon as the previous race is completed All race information can 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 incorporates a s
29. Time Systems scoreboards offer great flexibility We offer both a light reflective display and a full matrix LED display 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 light reflective and LED displays allow your scoreboard to grow with your program and to be easily arranged to accommodate new sports Adding new lines of to the display presents no difficulty Once the new lines are mounted simply use the included cables to chain the scoreboards together The examples in this chapter show many common and very useful digits arrangements for the light reflective display and the templates for the LED 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 cha
30. 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 select the desired options from the softkey menu to post the results of the currently selected race The softkeys allow you to display results by lane by place with or without lane numbers and to display two race results on each scoreboard line if this option is enabled in Scoreboard Setups 4 32 Print Race Function Operation More Function Next Meet Function Operation Previous Meet Function Print Meet Function Operation Allows you to print the results of the race currently displayed Press this softkey to display the Print softkey menu Press the appro priate softkeys to build a printout format Printing begins immediately Refer to the discussion of the Print softkey earlier in this chapter for more detailed instructions Displays the additional softkey functions available on this menu The new key functions are explained below MEET MGR REPORT Figure4 AR Stored Data Softkey Menu 3 Allows you to select the next meet stored in memory Remember that a meet as defined here begins when you turn on your System 5 and ends when you turn it off As a result a three day meet appears in Stored Data as three sepa
31. ace description press any race distance key and build the new race descrip tion by pressing the appropriate softkeys Press enter when done The new race information appears on the race printout but the programmed event sequence is not altered Refer to Setups for event sequence pro gramming instructions You can take advantage of tithe mode s versatility without a pro grammed event sequence To set the race distance and description press any race distance key The prompt box allows you to enter the race description Press the softkeys corresponding to the appropriate race type and press enter when the description is complete All information entered appears on the race printout and is stored in memory Some reasons to use title mode Title mode requires an experienced timer operator familiar with the process of programming an event sequence but once the meet begins this mode is easiest to use Simply pressing next event updates all race information Races can be run in rapid succession without stressing the timer operator 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 person presses the start button to start the timer when the strobe flashes or the starting gun or horn sounds In this case human reaction time is a factor If the same person fires the starting gun or strobe light and presses the start button ther
32. ailure is displayed along with instructions for running further tests and troubleshooting Follow all instructions carefully before calling Customer Service S t M SWIMMING POFIS EHH DIVING TEST Available from Colorado Gurrently Installed PROGRAM 1 Swimming Diving 1 Swimming Diving 2 Pace Clock 3 Synchronized Swimming 4 Water Polo Call Our Sales Department For Our Latest Offerings 1 888 279 6111 FigureB 1 System 5 Sports Menu The second way to access the T est P rogramming menu is to press the Test Program softkey from the Sports Menu as shown in Figure B 1 The Test Programming menu appears as shown in Figure B 2 Test Programming Menu Available Tests Serial Communications Keyboard Parallel Communications Interrupt Controller Static Memory CRA Real Time Clock Flash Memory FROM finalog Digital Converter Scoreboards and Reset Dot Inputs Pad Button Start Time In Use Descriptions Messages If you can read this there s probably nothing wrong A display memory test and a viewing test can be activated SPORTS with the ENTER key MEHU UPDATE FigureB 2 Systen 5 Test Programming Menu B 1 Running Tests Test Descriptions Display Keyboard Interrupt Controller Real Time Clock Analog Digital Converter Inputs Pad Button Start Serial Communication Parallel Communications Static Memory RAM The available test allow you to initiate thorough checks of the following ite
33. ainst a light background Used interchangeably with reverse video A solid state low current device used for computer displays when space and power consumption are at a premium In this case the System 5 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 the System 5 Sports Timer is turned on and ends when it is presently off 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 timing 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 C 1 Reverse Video Scoreboard Module Signage Software Toggle start when you
34. anked when turning off the System 5 Press the Scorebrd 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 Scorebrd Blank softkeys If you have selected the Three Four or Five Line Scoreboard option in Scoreboard Setups this softkey changes to Scorebrd On Blank combin ing the features of these two softkeys The second softkey on the Scoreboard softkey menu now allows you to display race results for the alternate set of lanes Allows entry of up to four teams scores to display point totals on the scoreboard Press the softkey labeled with the appropriate team type and enter the current score Teams available are Home Guest 1 Guest 2 and Guest 3 You must keep track of team scores manually Type the appropriate score s as shown in Figure 4 N and press enter The team scores are immediately displayed on the scoreboard Press quit instead of enter only if you do not want to display new team scores TEAM SCORES HOME HOME SCORE 12 GUEST1 SCORE ETH GUEST GUEST2 GUESTS wlelelele Figure4 N Team Scores Prompt 4 16 Record Time Function Operation Setups Summary Setups Softkey Menu Summary Start Function Allows entry of the record time for the event RACE RECORD RECORD EET BET SN Enter record time with numeric keypad Figur
35. annel does not cycle through all finish times but displays only winning time until its reset 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 22 for more informa tion 2 8 HOME GUEST rtf rt ad pt it LILI EVENT HEAT rir rir IL IL LENGTHS RECORD tl rth LI O LI LI LN PL TIME ri rt 1 LI Lt ini rt oi LJ L Lt g a 71 rt ut Ll al Lt uf ri If rt tt I LI 1 ri png ML it l LI ml ry ng rth Zi LU a 7 Figure2 L Scoreboard Displaying Module Definitions System Test Before the first race of the meet begins test all accessories for proper operation Ensure that all System 5 self diagnostics check out properly when you turn on your timer You should also use the Test Programming menu to test your touchpads pushbuttons start sys tem and scoreboard before the meet begins Refer to Appendix B 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 Do not forget to check the System 5 s battery level before beginning the meet 2 9 2 10 Tutorial This chapter provides step by step instructions for timing a race using the Swimming software with your System 5 Sports Timer The purpose of this
36. any scoreboard modules In the Swimming software all scoreboard mod ule logical addresses default to the physical addresses For example the physical of 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 OA On the module definition window as shown in Figure 4 X the physical address es appear on the left the redefined logical addresses on the right CHOICE e 1 High Speed Data Transmission Self Test Define Module 5 Elank Module 5 Five Line Scoreboard Times To Step One Line Sch 1 One Line Sch Sequence Time One Line ch Sequence List Display Results In Lane Order Display Results In Place Order 3 al pr 6 T g 9 a nt Sequence er Date Setups Softkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure4 W Scoreboard Setups Window Option 5 allows you to display results from two lanes on one scoreboard line The number of scoreboard lines available for this option is equal to 4 21 half the number of active lanes in your pool 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 lane 1 through 5 To display lanes 6 through 10 press the Scoreboard softkey and then the Display 6 10 softkey Options 6 7 and 8 apply only to single line sc
37. arious items appearing on the display screen More information on using the Swimming software appears in Chapter 3 which includes a complete race tutorial Basic Operation This section describes the basic operation of the System 5 Sports Timer and Swimming software The different modes of operation and a basic explanation of the behavior of the timing system are included Self Test Loading Swimming Summary The Self Test screen is the first screen you see when you turn on your System 5 After the self test is complete you can load any of the sports programs installed on your System 5 Operation When you turn on your System 5 it performs a series of self tests If any of these tests fail the Test Programming menu is displayed along with an indication of which test failed Follow the instructions on the screen to conduct further tests and troubleshooting Refer to Appendix B for complete instructions on using the Test Programming menu If a test fails after you have tried all the recommended remedies call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department at 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 international Sports Menu CH BTUING Available from Colorado Currently Installed Suinming Diving 1 Swimming Diving Pace Clock Synchronized Swimming Water Polo Call Our Sales Department For Our Latest Offerings 1 868 279 6111 Figure4 A Systen 5 Sports Menu 4 1 User Interface Summary Operation Warnin
38. arness B amp C Backup 1 RoutetheB and C backup button cable harness along the pool deck Buttons Connect the B and C backup 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 to the backup input connector on the I O panel of your System 5 ka Backup Button C TI Detail of Connector Backup Button B at B and C Backup Button Cable Harness ir hi m en a Figure2 D Backup Buttons B amp C System Layout The following three figures show sample layouts of standard swim tim ing systems Use them as general references when putting together your D lag rams 7 swimming system a This diagram shows an electronic start system model 552 and pad fin Touchpad Finish ish with 1 button backup On this type of system the start software 1 Button Backup setup should be set to automatic and the finish buttons software setup should be set to pad prime finish and one backup finish button Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups System 5 Sports Timer 1 Backup Button per Lane Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness fF FH FH FH CL TH A FSF SF Se Sr oe Touchpads Figure2 E Touchpad Finish 1 Button Backup 2 3 Single Button Finish Full System System 5 I O Panel Note System 5 Sports Timer ELI LI HH 1 Finish Button per La
39. ary of the relay exchanges from the last stored race Toggles between the two Print softkey menus Press this softkey to display the other Print softkey menu The second Print softkey menu is shown in Figure 4 Figure4 Print Softkey Menu 2 4 13 W Names By Lane Function W Names By Place Function Sponsor s Message Function Top Of Form Function Form Feed Function Operation More Display Summary Operation Prints an additional copy of race results sorted by lane with a line for you to write in the swimmers name Prints an additional 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 instructions on building a sponsor s message Press this softkey when you have reset the paper in your printer to the top of a new page Swimming 5 needs to know that the printer is set at the top of a new page to keep the printouts properly organized 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 Press this softkey to display the other Print softkey menu The Display softkey provides access to features that are displayed on the Swimming display screen The Display softkey menu is shown
40. atic electricity Therefore do not remove the System 5 case Refer all internal servicing to the factory Improper servicing could seriously damage all of the sensitive components Factory Maintenance Return the System 5 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 5 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 5 should be tested at the factory every five years 2 The battery mounted on the main circuit board that powers the System 5 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 connectors need to be inspected for corrosion and damage and replaced if necessary A 1 Routine Maintenance System 5 Batteries Connectors Install new batteries once each year or as needed Inspect the System 5 battery contacts for rust and corrosion Install new batteries after inspection ensuring proper polarity Use only alkaline batteries to ensure accurate battery life display Refer to Figure A 1 to replace bat teries FigureA 1 Install Batteries as Shown 1 Place a towe
41. ayed 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 If you have not pressed enter after making an entry pressing quit exits without saving that entry PRINT GB The Print softkey allows you to print additional printouts from the last stored race organized in a variety 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 pressing store print press the Print softkey to access the print menus T he softkeys that make up the first print menu are shown in Figure 4 1 You may press any combination of keys available Printing begins immediately 4 12 By Lane Function By Place Function Race Summary Function Splits Summary Function Relay Summary Function More Function Operation Figure4 Print Softkey Menu 1 Prints an additional copy of race results stored by lane Prints an additional copy of race results stored by place Prints an additional copy of results sorted by lane and by place Prints the splits from the last stored race Prints a summ
42. ce printout will include the event and heat numbers but you must enter the race dis tance event and heat numbers with the keyboard before the race begins For more information on event modes refer to Chapter 4 Locate the events keypad and press the key labeled 200 Press the next event key 3 times and the next heat key twice to enter the correct event and heat numbers To help you locate these keys a Swimming keyboard Insert is shown on page 4 6 Notice that each time you press a key the System 5 beeps If you press a key but do not hear a beep the System 5 did not receive the keystroke and you must press the key again 3 1 RESET EVENT 3 HEAT 2 DISPLAY 200 YARDS PRINT IHN gt SETUPS STORED DATA viviviviviy Figure 3 A Display Scren Beore the Race Begins Since we are only using 6 of 10 lanes in the pool for this race press lane on off keys for lanes 7 through 10 The active lane indicator disap pears in each of the lanes turned off The display screen is updated to reflect the data entered Figure 3 A shows a Swimming display when properly setup for this tutorial Starting The Race The Swimming software is in reset state and is ready to begin timing a race The horn sounds the timer starts simultaneously and the swim mers arein the pool Do not press the start key on the Swimming key board unless the timer did not start All 6 touchpads are inactive for 3 seconds after the start a feature which allo
43. ces as is or reprogram your own sequences for any of these events Use the softkeys to edit print or delete event sequences 4 27 Operation CHOICE OPTIONS tart inish Buttons Hardware Setup Splits Timing Fool Scoreboard Printer User Defined Uiewr Edit Selected Sequence PR aD Pa Setups Softkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure4 Al Event Sequence Window The Event Sequence softkey menu allows you to edit a sequence title print or delete an entire event sequence as shown in Figure 4 A Before printing make sure your printer is connected is online and is loaded with paper If you choose to delete an event sequence be sure to select the sequence you want to delete before pressing the Delete Sequence softkey A confirmation box prompts you to delete the select ed event sequence Press the Yes softkey to delete Press the No softkey to leave the sequence intact UP DOWH EDIT TITLE RECORD SETUPS PRINT gt EQUENGE DELETE 5 EQUENGE Figure 4 AJ Event Sequence Softkey Menu TO program an event sequence press the number corresponding to the desired meet type then press O to view or edit the selected sequence The Event Sequence Definition window shown in Figure 4 AK displays the events already defined if any and allows you to edit or add events EUT YRO SEGUENCE User Defined 1 158 HOMENS FREESTYLE RELAY 16 MEHS BUTTERFLY FIHAL 460 MENS FREESTYLE paa EA a N KG Kag ka more
44. chapter for detailed care instructions A 3 Start Systems Scoreboard Printer Troubleshooting Theory Of Operation Proper appearance of Broken connector prongs Flattened connector prongs connector prongs I Be 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 Always charge the battery for 12 hours before using and turn the power switch off after use Colorado Time Systems electromagnetic scoreboards require no periodic maintenance Do inspect the scoreboard data cable connectors for corro sion and broken or frayed wires Clean or replace as necessary 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 The Swimming system is made up of three component systems input output and the System 5 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 5 which tells the Swimming software to begin timing a race The relay judging input pro vides relay start information The input computer is used to download new updated sports program t
45. 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 her 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 Usethis chapter only as an introduction to swim timing with the Swimming software Some Assumptions Before Ihe Race This tutorial assumes that all hardware including touchpads start sys tem scoreboard and printer are already installed and properly connect ed to your System 5 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 starting the race turn on your System 5 and printer Make sure your printer is loaded with paper and is ready to print on a new page To load the Swimming software press the softkey labeled Swimming Diving from the Sports Menu Swimming loads and is ready to operate in write in event mode Press the event mode key and select print in from the softkey menu The ra
46. cribed in chapter 2 and turn on your System 5 Insert the voltmeter test leads into each touchpad and 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 A 11 A 12 Appendix B Test Programming Menu This appendix provides a complete reference to your System 5 internal testing and program downloading features The internal test features allow you to check your System 5 for problems in a variety of areas including the LCD screen memory communications and keyboard The program downloading feature allows you to install new or updated sports software on your System 5 If your System 5 fails any internal test call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department ext 256 at 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 international Accessing the Test Programming Menu There are two ways reach the Test Programming menu The first occurs automatically if any of the initial power on self tests fail A description of the f
47. current and previous meets Swimming s memory capacity is approximately 500 races Storage is not selective When you press store print after a race that race is added to the top of the list of races in memory If the capaci ty of memory has been reached the oldest race in memory is automati cally deleted to make room for the new race For the purposes of Stored Data a meet begins when the timer is turned off A three day meet would therefore appear as three separate meets in Stored Data if the System 5 is turned off at the end of each day s racing 4 30 Next Race Function Previous Race Function Next Event Function Previous Event Function Print Race Function Operation More Function Pressing the Stored Data softkey displays the results of the last race saved The race distance and type race number event and heat num bers race date and time race print status lane place pad and backup times calculated backup times and early relay starts if RJ P s are installed are displayed on the screen The Event and Heat numbers are displayed if the race was run in print in and title mode other wise these two items are left blank Stored data MEHS FREESTYLE RELAY EVENT z HEAT 2 19 93 2 23 28 FH t in Results YES Ooo a PREVIOUS RACE ei 3 m ace aT BUTO baa Se KONG PAK Mago PREVIOUS EVENT D a 1 P i 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 i KAN Pa a ng BE EEE a Te TT
48. d Shorted Warning C Softkeys I Stored Race Information O Pad Inactive After Touch D Race Event Heat J Warning Message On Finish Lap E Race Description K Power Source in Use F Lane Disqualification L Lengths Completed Two important warning messages can appear on the display screen indicating a potential timing problem This message flashes continuously in the lane display whenever the touchpad in that lane is closed If no one is standing on the touchpad this may indicate a shorted touchpad When this message flashes in the lane display it indicates that Swimming is expecting a pad touch in that lane This message continues to flash until either a pad touch is received or you press touch to add a missed pad hit If timing problems are encountered during a race such as touchpad and backup button times that do not compare properly the screen shown in Figure 4 C is displayed when you press store print Carefully check the result s displayed in the highlighted lane s To use the backup time for a problem lane press the softkey labeled Use InX Backup with X replaced by the specific lane number as shown in Figure 4 B Press the E dit DQ softkey to edit the time s in question Refer to the description 4 2 Modes of Operation Summary Operation Write in Mode Print in Mode Title Mode of the Edit DQ key later in this chapter for complete instructions When you are satisfied that the results are accurate
49. e is no human reaction time to compensate for This last start type is essentially an automatic start Keep this distinction in mind when con figuring the Swimming software A start is considered automatic is the start systems sends an electronic pulse to the System 5 at the start of the race A loudspeaker start sys tem e g model INFINITY is an example of an automatic start system If you are using manual start and touchpad finish or automatic start and button finish Swimming compensates for the timing discrepancy incurred by human reaction time Manual starts are corrected by adding 0 15 seconds to the recorded start time Manual finishes are corrected by subtracting 0 15 seconds from the recorded time The 0 15 second human factor has been determined to be the statistical median delay incurred by manual start and finish timing When both start and finish are manually determined no correction factor is required because the late start is compensated for by the late finish as compared to actual time For a complete discussion of swim timing and the statistical data and methods used to arrive at the standard correc tion factor refer to Killpatrick Timing Accuracies for Swimming 1975 Killpatrick Minneapolis MN and Timing and J udging Accuracies for Swimming 1976 J Killpatrick Minneapolis MN Refer to Start under Setups in this chapter for complete information on configuring the Swimming software for your start system
50. e alcohol thinner or other sol vents These products can change the color or otherwise damage the case 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 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 5 o a oo oo i C h f i p m PI Figure A 3 Clean Cable Connectors as Shown 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 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 dean or replace connectors as necessary Refer to the Touchpad maintenance section in this
51. e ee CE en a MADE bea ee eee eae eae EN weeencks ee ee OU ciamiah APE KADATEEBE DARAANAN AP eee eee ene 4 11 Battery Check 22222 cee ee 4 11 HOD sau aed oy eel ede ae ee 4 11 SoftkeyS nern Eee rei 4 12 PI Ferse aa eee eee ees eee ee 4 12 PILOT AA 4 14 SCHEN bea rn oee eos MUNANG NB AA 4 15 DE UPO spe na et re net 4 17 Setups Softkey Menu 0a 4 17 Stored Dat un fee a ka adseo aa ees 4 30 MISMO EERE ee badd nes 4 34 Appendix A Maintenance Customer Service 1 eas A 1 Factory Maintenance see ernennen es A 1 Routine Maintenance a A 2 VL PAA ew A 2 Connectors 2 nacacckawewes cou so AD aaa a od A 2 COVES VEN tered ee a ag A 3 sik ae CAPT A 4 Scoreboard Kernen ka oa oneal KANY A 4 MELA ERE TE A 4 Troubleshooting wa BKA NG NG MGNDA NAG PU ANA A 4 Troubleshooting Chart 000 0c eee eee A 6 References 2 0 tee eee eee A 9 Start System ae nenn aaa aa ae A 9 Finish System Kursen AE A 10 Wiring System u ck 4 PA AA PAN ee ee eng A 11 Appendix B Test Programming Menu Accessing the Test Programming Menu B 1 RUNNING TESTS wa rs nina eee KAN B 2 Test Descriptions anasa aaaea eee B 2 Program Update aa B 3 Loading New Programs een B 3 Appendix C Glossary Introduction ne en ee ee ae C 1 TOCiI Dear Customer Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new System 5 Sports Timer You have chosen the most advanced aquatics timer available
52. e is well suited to the inexperienced timer operator Simply turn on the System 5 and enter race distance to begin timing When the race is done write in the heat and event numbers on the race printout When not in using meet management software or posting race results write in mode is completely adequate Print in mode prompts you to enter unique event and heat numbers before each race You must also set the race distance manually from the keyboard Print in mode prints the event and heat numbers on the race printout and stores them in memory If at the start of the race the event and heat numbers duplicate those of a stored race in the same meet the event and heat display flashes you to remind you to enter unique event and heat numbers The event and heat numbers must be unique for the current meet in order to avoid confusion when tabulating results Some reasons to use print in mode Print in mode requires a more experienced timer operator It produces very professional looking race printouts and allows you to recall heat and event printouts from memory Title mode is most useful when you have programmed an event 4 3 Timing Corrections Summary Operation sequence in Setups When you press next event the race distance and description change to match the information you entered for that race in the event sequence All race information is printed on race printouts You do not need to write anything on the printouts To change the r
53. e 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 RJ P interface cable in connected to the RJ P 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 RJ P 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 A 4 Refer to page A 11 Refer to page A 9 or start system manual Refer to Chapter 4 for a complete explanation Refer to Chapter 2 for cabling instructions Refer to pages A 2 A 4 Refer to page A 11 Refer to page A 9 Refer to Chapter 2 or RJ P manual for cabling instructions Refer to Chapter 2 or RJ P manual for cabling instructions Refer to Chapter 4 under Setups for complete instructions A 7 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 UU Problem J Remedy Notes 1 Make sure printer is set On Line and is loaded with paper 2 Make
54. e4 O Record TimePrompt Press this softkey type the record time for the current event using the numeric keypad as shown in Figure 4 O and press enter The time entered is displayed on the optional Record Time scoreboard module OB 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 setup changes are made permanent only if you press the Record Setups soft key after making changes Otherwise setup changes apply to the cur rent session only and are lost when you turn off your System 5 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 the Swimming software is in reset state Press quit to leave Setups SETUPS The three softkeys shown in Figure 4 P are active from the main Setups display screen Press the Up or Down softkey to move the arrow point er to the desired setup option If you want setup changes to be perma nent press the Record Setups softkey and then press the Yes softkey to save Use the numeric keypad to select a specific setup option UF DOWN RECORD SETUPS Figure 4 P Setups Softkey Menu There are three ways to start the Swimming 5 race timer The most accurate method is to use an automatic electronic elec
55. efault selection Refer to page 4 2 for more information on timing problems Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you press the Record Setups softkey and then press the Yes softkey to save If you do not press Record Setups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 5 These sample printouts show some of the possible print combinations including results by lane and place lap splits cumulative splits finish information and relay judging information gt gt RACE SUMMARY SSS SSS SS SSS gt gt gt SS SSS SSS SS gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt Race 000g SSS Wednesday 18 20 95 12 24 14 pm Colorado Time Systems 266 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 By Lane By Place Lane Place Time Place Lane Time 1 1 1 31 81 1 1 31 81 Z Z 1 32 49 2 Z 1 32 49 3 3 1 33 21 3 3 1 33 21 4 4 1 33 79 4 4 1 33 79 5 5 1 34 38 5 5 1 34 38 6 6 1 35 83 6 6 1 35 83 ka ar ai SPLITS SUMMARY SSS SSS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Race 84688 a Wednesday 10 70 95 12 24 14 pm 264 YARDS WOMENS MEDLEY RELAY EVENT 1 HEAT 8 Lane 1 Lane 2 Lane 3 Lane 4 Lane 5 Lane 6 5B yds 15 77 16 97 18 23 19 63 20 46 21 76 188 yds 21 64 23 05 23 96 25 71 27 49 29 33 158 yds 28 41 36 94 30 95 38 97 36 47 31 81 ZBB yds 25 99 22 43 20 17 17 80 15 97 12 13 5B uds 15 Fr 16 97 18 23 19 63 20 46 21 76 188 yds 37 41 40 02 42 19 45 07 47 94 51 09 158 yds 1 85 82 1 18 9
56. efeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Replacing of fuses or similar servicing shall be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply Using the System 5 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 and replacement of batteries as described in the System 5 user manual there are no user serviceable parts on the System 5 Timer Symbols Caution refer to accom Off Supply panying documents 1 5 System 5 Spezifikationen Umgebung Temperatur 0 C 50 C Luftfeuchtigkeit 90 nicht kondensierend H he O bis 3000 m Elektrizit t DC Verorgung 12 VDC 50mA Batterien Typ 8 D Zell Alkali nicht wiederaufladbar Funktion 35 Stunden bei normalem Gebrauch 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 Ausgang Eingang und Ausgang R5 232 12V 12 VDC 0 5A Drucker Ausgang Computer Ausgang 3 Eingang und Ausgang 5 VDC Anzeigetafelausgang Ausgang RS 232 12V Extern Eingang 12 VDC 750mA Installation Wartung Dieses Produkt ist f r die Benutzung in Swimming Pools f r innen und aufsen bestimmt Die Installation des System 5 Zeitme ger tes mu nach den landesublichen Vorschriften erfolgen Das AC Stromversorgungskabel sollte gesch tst und w hrend des Betrieb
57. elf diagnostic system which 1 1 checks the timer s internal circuitry and components The diagnostics program also runs circuitry checks on the cable harness touchpads pushbuttons and scoreboard cable when these items are properly con nected New programs for other sports are provided on diskette and downloaded from your computer to the System 5 s internal memory Once down loaded the new programs remain in your System 5 ready to be used at a single keystroke New programs and program updates are easily incor porated using this innovative system This full range of features built in to your new System 5 Sports Timer mean that it will be the industry leader for years to come Getting To Know Your System 5 I O Panel Liquid Crystal Display LCD Screen Battery Compartment Note After removing the System 5 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 I O panel Notice in particular those described below Inputs to the System 5 include An external DC power supply Near end cable harness es Far end cable harness for 50 meter splits and far end finishes Diving I O expansion port Computer input for loading new software on your System 5 QUQU Outputs from the System 5 include Scoreboards O Computer running meet management software O Printer Turn o
58. er defined printer and enter the printer control codes for pica elite and condensed print as listed in your printer s manual 4 23 Operation CHOICE OPTIONS Default printer User Defined printer control codes Store Print format print Sequenee lines per Timerdate inch Always Print on Storer Print Key 1 3 a a 6 7 g 9 a F Setups Softkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure 4 AA Printer Setups Display Window This setup also allows you to customize the sequence 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 mes sage One line of print is available for your sponsor s message You can also print the setups that affect race timing including type of finish backup compare options etc using the Print Setups softkey The last four options on this setup menu allow you to set the page length for your printer and select the number of characters per inch CPI you want on your race printouts Pica type prints 10 CPI elite prints 12 CPI and condensed 17 CPI It is best to use the largest type size possible for the number of lanes in use For 6 lane pools select pica type For 8 lane pools select elite type and for 10 lane pools select con densed type If your printout is not properly formatted with type wrap ping from the previous line to the next
59. eration Press this softkey to run the Diving program A prompt box asks you to confirm that you want to run the Diving program Press the Yes softkey to run Diving or press the No softkey to remain in Swimming 4 35 4 36 Appendix A Maintenance This appendix contains information to help you identify and correct problems in your Swimming system without calling customer service 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 to record the remedies tried and their results for future reference Customer 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 ext 256 toll free in the US and Canada at 800 287 0653 or at 970 667 1000 from all other countries Caution The System 5 uses low current CMOS components which make battery operation possible Low current CMOS is extremely susceptible to st
60. eric keypad and press enter Then type the desired heat number and press enter If the last stored race was a false start press the softkey labeled False Start and confirm the false start by pressing the softkey labeled Yes The current race is invalidated in memory allowing you to maintain unique event and heat numbers EVENT MODE This key allows you to select the mode of operation Press this key to display the modes of operation softkey menu Select one of the three modes available Refer to the discussion of modes of operation earlier in this chapter for details EDIT DQ Allows you to edit times or disqualify swimmers from the last stored race This key is only valid after pressing the store print or reset To edit times press this key and then press the Edit Time softkey Type the lane number you want to edit and press enter The window on the screen displays the lane number and the recorded time T he softkeys display the backup times and the last recorded split time The top soft key is labeled with the median time for 3 button backup systems or with the average for 2 button backup systems Press the softkey correspond ing to the time you want to attach to that lane or press c e and type the stopwatch time Press enter when done The Swimming software calcu lates any changes In finish order based on the new time To disqualify a swimmer from the last stored race press edit DQ and then press the DQ softkey Type the
61. es by Lane 4 14 W Names by Place 4 14 Print In Mode 1 3 4 3 Printing Q Backup Times 4 18 On Store Print 4 7 4 25 Sample Printouts 4 26 4 27 Setup Options 4 23 4 27 Split Times 4 19 Sponsor s Message 4 25 Stored Data 4 31 4 34 Type Size 4 26 Quit Key 4 11 R Record Time 4 17 Reducing Corrosion 4 19 A 3 Relay J udging 4 5 4 19 Sample Printouts 4 27 Remote Setup 4 19 Reset Key 3 5 4 9 Reset State C 1 S Scbd Blank 4 16 Scbd On 4 16 Scoreboard Configuration Blank Module s 4 22 Channel 2 7 2 8 C 1 Define Modules 4 21 4 23 Logical Address C 1 Module C 2 Multi Line Scbd 2 7 2 9 One Line Sequence 4 22 4 23 Physical Address 4 21 C 1 Self Test 4 22 Show Module Definitions 2 8 4 22 Single Line Scbd 2 7 4 21 4 22 Single Line Sequence 4 22 4 23 Software Setup 4 22 Scoreboard Module C 2 Scoreboard Softkey 4 15 4 17 Clear Lanes 416 Display Alternate Lanes 4 16 Record Time 4 17 Scbd Blank 4 16 Scbd On 4 16 Scoreboard On Blank 4 16 Step Data 4 15 Team Scores 4 16 Self Test 4 1 4 2 B 1 Setup Allow Remote Setup 4 19 Setups Softkey 4 17 4 30 Event Sequence 4 27 4 30 Finish Buttons 4 18 Hardware Setup 4 19 Pool 4 20 4 21 Printer 4 23 4 27 Scoreboard 4 21 4 23 Splits 4 19 Start 4 17 4 18 Summary 4 17 Time Date 4 30 Timing 4 20 Softkeys 1 3 4 12 4 35 Display 4 14 4 15 Misc 4 34 4 35 Print 4 12 4 14 Scoreboard 4 15 4 17 Setups 4 17 4 30
62. es nicht zug nglich sein Wenn das System 5 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 System 5 Timer als die routinem igen Reinigungsarbeiten und den Batteriewechsel wie es im System 5 Handbuch beschrieben wird Symbols Bu nt to Achtung siehe Aus Spannung beiliegende Dokumentation EEE 1 6 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 you 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 Sta rt System S The most common start systems are button loudspeaker and start pis tol transducer Backup Start Button us Start Button Transducer or Loudspeaker Start System rr 1 i a u agi i E p Loudspeaker M N l T Detail of Connector Note The Loudspeaker Start System model SS2 is the standard sta
63. eters on the softkey menu then press the softkey next to the desired race distance RESET This key clears the Swimming display and prepares it for the start of the next race 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 display is cleared and ready for the start of the next race Do not press reset during a valid race Whenever you press reset the race is over even if a swimmer has not finished The race is stored showing results only for the lanes that were finished before reset was pressed If you press reset within 10 seconds of a start the Swimming software assumes that there was a false start and no data Is stored 4 9 Numeric Keypad Function Operation Enter Function Operation C E Function Operation Console Keys This key allows you to enter numbers in response to a variety of prompts The numeric keypad is located to the right of the keyboard insert on the System 5 lower console KEYFAD Ka 8 O se o per 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 ENTER This key enters the numeric or other keyboard enter into the Swimming software After a keyboard entry press enter to accept the entry
64. exit the loader program by pressing Q and remove the Colorado Time Systems distribution disk from your computer s disk drive Turn off both your computer and System 5 before detaching the downloading cable Your new sports program is ready to use B 5 B 6 Introduction Channel Hardware Inverse Video Liquid Crystal Display LCD Logical Address Meet Physical Address Prompt Box Race Reset State Appendix C Glossary This Glossary contains definitions of all 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 context 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 5 Sports Timer is a hardware device that can run many different software pro grams Swimming is a software program Light characters displayed against a dark background Normal video dis plays dark characters ag
65. first load it Light characters displayed against a dark background Normal video dis plays dark characters against a light background Used interchangeably with inverse video 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 physical address The labels placed on the scoreboard that indicate what type of informa tion a given digit or series of digits displays 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 C 2 B Backup Buttons 2 3 4 18 Basic Operation 4 1 4 5 Modes of Operation 4 3 4 4 Relay J udging 4 5 Timing Corrections 4 4 User Interface 4 2 Warning Messages 4 2 Batteries 1 2 A 2 Battery Check Key 4 11 Battery Compartment 1 2 A 2 Blank Scbd 4 16 Button Finish 2 2 2 3 4 18 C C E Clear Entry Key 4 10 Cables Cleaning A 3 Clear Lanes 4 16 Console Keys 4 10 4 11 Battery Check 4 11 Enter 4 11 Help 4 11 Quit 4 11 Customer Service 1 4 4 1 A 1 D Display Softkey 4 14 4 15 Display Lanes 4 15 Software Version 4 15 Timeof Day 4 15 Warning Messages On Off 4 15 Downloading Sports Programs 1 2 B 3 B 5 E Edit Event Heat Key 4 8 Edit DQ Key 4 8 Enter Key 4 10 Event Sequence 4 3
66. g Messages Summary Operation Pad v Length Length C4 Timing Problems After the self tests are completed the Sports Menu appears T he Sports Menu displays the sports software available from Colorado Time Systems and the sports programs currently installed in your System 5 Press the Swimming Diving softkey Swimming loads and is ready to use in write in mode The System 5 Sports Timer Swimming software user interface consists of a full size Liquid Crystal Display LCD and a membrane keyboard 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 the current operating mode race distance and type lane status battery level and softkey functions avail able The locations of all these displayed items are indicated on the dis play example F igure 4 B 00021 EUENT a HEAT 1 200 YARDS TITLE 70 15 CHR5 11 36 SHRS gt HOMENS BACKSTROKE FINAL POWER SOURCE AC PRES ENT a LOAD 2A MAS IMUM a LOAD 59 DISPLAY RACE STORED Antz EVENT a HEAT 1 Length E 6 4 4 6 DIN EM BAAL IL Il 4 B Figure 4 B Swimming Display Screen A Running Time Display G Place at Finish M Pad Armed Finish Split B Battery Life Gauges H Mode of Operation N Pa
67. he pad from floating most of the air is removed at the factory Three general rules for touchpad inflation apply A 10 Wiring Systems System 5 Diagnostics Cables Harness In Deck Cables 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 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 Many wiring system problems can be isolated using the System 5 diag nostic test software Refer to pages B 2 and B 3 for an overview of how to use these test features Use the following discussion of wiring systems along with the System 5 diagnostic tests to help you isolate and repair specific wiring problems 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 5 as des
68. ies must be replaced Use only alkaline batteries to obtain the most accurate battery gauge indications If the Present Load gauge reads two 2 hours or less replace the batter ies at the first opportunity Do not take a chance on losing the time for a race should the batteries go completely dead HELP Your Swimming software included context sensitive help information which is available at any time 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 not as a replacement for this manual The informa tion available in help is not intended to replace the manual 4 11 Softkeys Summary Operation Print Summary 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 H for an example of the main soft key menu CHECK SETUPS STORED DATA Figure4 H Main Softkey Menu Each softkey s functions are organized in layers or levels The first level consists of the six softkeys displ
69. in Figure 4 L 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 the backup buttons pressed and early relay exchanges as shown in Figure 4 K Backup times are not displayed in this window DISPLAY MEHU L PL LEH Hi Ms Yan IE e ee ee ee ee ee j TJ KOLA a ANO E bibingka Pa balang ba PEE bebe Addidit H 1 Pr 3 4 l 6 T g J 1 fs an aS PTE a jat Fish bbb bbb FFF Figure4 K Lanelnformation Display Window 4 14 Time Of Day Function Operation Display Lanes Function Operation Warning Messages On Off Function Software Version Function Scoreboard Summary Operation Figure4 L Display Softkey Menu Displays the time day and date from the System 5 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 Displays current race information on screen including the last split or finish time for each active lane the place or last length completed the backup buttons pressed and early relay exchanges are shown in Figure 4 K Backup times are not displayed in this window Press this softkey to display current race information on screen Toggles the warning messages that flash above the lane displays on or off for the current race These warnings
70. including Length are described earlier in this chapter Displays the version of the Swimming 5 software currently loaded and the version of firmware installed in your System 5 Sports Timer SCORE BOARD This softkey provides access to special scoreboard control and display features Press this softkey to display the Scoreboard softkey menu BLANK TEAM Figure4 M Scoreboard Softkey Menu 4 15 Step Data Function Clear Lanes Function Operation Scorebrd Blank Function Operation Scorebrd On Function Operation Note Team Scores Function Operation Sequences again through the results of the last race This key is active only if you are using a single line scoreboard 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 display is not cleared This allows you to edit time and place in the event of an invalid pad hit etc Pressing Scbd On or the next start returns the scoreboard to normal display status Pressed once this softkey blanks the scoreboard and displays the time of day Pressed twice in a row this key blanks the entire score board Press this softkey to blank the scoreboard and display the time of day Press again immediately to blank all lines of the scoreboard The entire scoreboard should be bl
71. 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 OB which ordinarily receives record time information to receive data from 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 2 7 Display Modules 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 Time of Day softkey on the Scoreboard softkey menu PL TIME ri wf rt Lot ri Lt ri Lt mare u u x yy KO ili 5 x u m i ir xa 00 oo oo KLu alo fo 05 oo oo Bi a C i 7 Figure 2 K Scoreboard Displays Channd Numbers Channel 11 is a multi purpose channel that displays time and place information for lane 1 channel 01 during the race Following reset team scores channel OD 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 ch
72. ing you to enter the lane number to which the touch should be added Use the numeric keypad to type 2 and press enter TOUCH LANE EZ Enter lane number with numeric keypad Figure 3 C Using the Touch Key The display screen Figure 3 D now shows that 2 lengths have been completed in lane 2 The split time is not accurate but all following split times the finish time and place pick will be correct Notice that it is not possible to finish a race using the touch key Races must be finished from the touchpads or backup buttons o o o o o o VIVIVIVIVIV Figure3 D Updated Lane Display 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 time of 15 seconds is up T he pad is armed at that point and when the swimmer stands on it a touch pulse is sent to the System 5 The display screen Figure 3 E now shows lane 1 having com pleted 6 lengths and on the finish lap 6 a4 4a a a a VIVIWIVIVIV Figure 3 E Invalid Pad Touch in Lanel To correct this situation you must press split arm while the pad is still in its split delay that is while it still displays the message on finish lap Notice that the pad status display in lane 1 returns to armed sta tus and the lengths completed is revised to indicate the accurate num ber in this case 4 Figure 3 F illustrates the corrected situation 3 3 4 4 Vv
73. ions earlier in this chap ter for more information on human reaction time CHOICE OFTIONE Start bk 1 Finish Buttons Hardware Setup Split Liming E pme Button oO wo LL S Three E205 ns Backup Compare Button Early _ to Compare Pad Button iffe ol Scoreboard Printer F Event Sequence Time date MORO Jor Pa KA NA Setups Sof tkeys Options Mumeric Key Pad Figure4 R Finish Buttons Window If touchpads are the primary finish system up to three buttons per lane can be used to provide backup finish times If you select option 8 Swimming 5 alerts you when the backup buttons are pushed more than 0 3 seconds before the pad touch Option 9 alerts you when the backup and pad times are not within 0 3 seconds of each other Options 1 4 allow you to select the prime finish type If you select options 2 3 or 4 press Oto select the input for the selected button prime finish Options 5 7 let you set the number of backup buttons you are using Option 8 alerts you on the race printout is a backup button is pressed before the pad is touched Option 9 compares the pad and back up button times Note that pad must be selected as the prime finish type to use automatic time comparison Any setup changes you make are stored in permanent memory only if you 4 18 Hardware Setup Function Operation Splits Function Operation press the Record Setups softkey and then press the Yes softkey to save If you do not press Record Set
74. l or other protective material on the LCD window of your System 5 2 Turn your System 5 over to expose the battery cover Remove battery cover 3 Remove and dispose of old batteries properly 4 Install the new batteries into the battery compartment observing the polarity as marked on the battery compartment 5 Replace battery cover Inspect the cable connectors on the System 5 I O panel every time your 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 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 motion Never use steel wool to clean these connectors See Figure A 2 Figure A 2 Clean Data Connectors as Shown A 2 LCD Window Case Keyboard Inserts Cables Cleaning Touchpads and Buttons 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 5 case is made of high impact plastic Use any neutral detergent to clean the case Do not us
75. 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 This key allows you to add a pad touch when the swimmer in a given lane missed a 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 4 8 Touch Function Operation Events Function Operation Reset Function Operation This key allows you to subtract a pad touch from 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 EVENTS MORE 1000 These keys allow you to enter the race distance Usethenumbered keys in this category to set the race distance either in yards or meters as defined in Setups Press the key corresponding 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 in yards or m
76. le for other expansion input output devices for other sports made available by Colorado Time Systems 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 connector is used to download new or updated sports programs to your System 5 Refer to Appendix B for instructions on downloading new or updated sports programs Attach a standard parallel printer from your personal computer to Computer Port 3 before downloading Connect the cable from the near end touchpads start system and A backup button here Snap the wire bails into place on the cable connec tor to ensure a secure connection Connect the cable from the near end B and C backup buttons here if using 2 or 3 button backup Snap the wire bails into place on the cable connector to ensure a secure connection Connect the cable from the touchpads and backup buttons at the far end of the pool here Snap the wire bails into place on the cable connector to ensure a secure connection 2 5 Com Port 1 Com Port 2 This 9 pin connector is a standard serial communication port which allows the System 5 to communicate with a computer running swim meet management software This is also a 9 pin serial communications port but it is used for special operations only scoreboard Configuration Introduction Single Line Scoreboard Colorado
77. le on this menu The new key functions are explained below 4 31 Print Yes No Function Operation False Start Function Operation Edit DQ Function Operation Scorebrd Post Function Operation PRINT YES NO FALSE START EDIT D SCOREERD POST Figure4 AQ Stored Data Softkey Menu 2 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 then stored it should not be printed To prevent the results of a given race from being printed display that race on the screen and press the Print Yes No softkey The print status of the displayed race is now set to off This softkey acts as a toggle Switch 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 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
78. line Non rechargeable Operating Time 35 hours of normal use Input and Output Connections Primary Backup Far End Input 5V 3 5MA COM Ports 1 and 2 Input Output RS 232 12V J udges I O Port Input Output RS 232 12V 12 VDC 0 5A Printer Port Computer Port 3 Input Output 5 VDC SCBD Port Output RS 232 12V External Power Input 12 VDC 750mA 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 When the System 5 is used in a location where it can get wet during use it should only be powered by the batteries The AC power adapter should never be used in a location where it can get wet The System 5 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 d
79. line select the next smaller type size You can select 8 lines of type per inch for use with condensed type The last option on this setup allows you to have Swimming print race results immediately when you press store print even if there are timing problems You can then mark the corrections on the printout Refer to page 4 4 for more information on timing problems Press 1 to select your printer from the preprogrammed selections If your printer does not appear on the list check your printer manual to see if it can be made to emulate either an Epson or IBM printer In most cases a printer will emulate one of these two printer types If your printer does so select the appropriate emulation on both the System 5 and your printer Press the Record Setups softkey after selecting the correct printer type If your printer does not emulate one of the available printer types you must select the user defined printer and enter the printer control codes for various print operations Press 2 to define printer control codes for the user defined 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 control codes for pica elite and condensed print modes Move the arrow pointer with the Up or Down softkey to the printer functions you want to define and press enter as shown in Figure 4 AB SELECT USER PRINTER S CONTROL CODES Last Selected con
80. me is exceeded the Swimming software assumes that the swimmer missed a pad touch and posts a warning message on the display screen You can then press touch to update the race information if a pad touch was indeed missed If the swimmers in a meet are erratic in their lap times disable this function to cancel the warning message T he pad delay at start time allows you to set the time all pads are inoperative after the start of a race The last two options allow you to set the score board or System 5 screen to count down the number of lengths in a race OPTIONS tart Timing Accuracy Gl seconds ish Buttons a Timing Accuracy 8 1 seconds dware Setup End Pad Split Delay 15 sec its Far End Pad it Delay sec ing Display Time Warning messages Sec Pad Delay At Start En Gcoreboard Length Count Down vent Sequence screen Length Count Down ime Date Hear end pad split delay 1 99 Setups SFoftkeys Bim Figure4 U Timing Setups Window Press Lor 2 to set the timing accuracy to 01 seconds or 001 seconds respectively Options 3 and 4 allow you to set the pad split delay time Use the numeric keypad to type a new delay time and press enter Option 5 toggles the time warning messages on and off Press 6 to set the pad delay at start time Use the numeric keypad to type a new delay time and press enter Options 7 and 8 set length count down mode for the scoreboard and System 5 screen Any setup changes you make are stored
81. ms Display Keyboard Interrupt Controller Real Time Clock Analog Digital Converter Inputs Pads Button Start Serial Communications Parallel Communications Static Memory Flash Memory Scoreboards and Reset Dot Timein Use U0O0000000000 Torun atest press the arrow softkeys to highlight the desired test and press enter The screen displays test information while the test is run ning and a summary of the results when the test is completed When you are finished running tests press the Sports Menu softkey to return to the Sports Menu This section briefly describes each test including any user input neces sary to completethetest Checks the display for defective pixels and tests all display memory Checks for shorted or inoperative keys The test prompts you to press every key on the keyboard to test for key closure If a key is shorted or pressed for more than five seconds the test fails and indicates the loca tion of the shorted key Checks all System 5 interrupts If an interrupt fails an explanation of the failure appears on the screen along with a list of the sports which will not operate correctly without the failed interrupts Checks the real time and date and asks you to reset these items if neces sary Also checks the Real Time Clock memory area and battery Checks the voltage or current levels at all inputs to the Analog Digital converter Reports any out of range readings Checks all inputs and reports
82. n nel 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 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 record splits information is received on channel OB at the score board That information can be redirected to any channel such as chan nel 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 All race information can be displayed on a single line scoreboard The Swimming software sequences race information as shown in Figure 2 1 You can set the exact sequence used before the meet begins Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on single line scoreboard sequencing 2 6 Multi Line Scoreboard Channel Selection aaa er Team Scores Lane Place and Finish Time Displayed by Place FE GUEST mgt ee rE ar ea PL TIME Bana mu Running Time During Race Finish PA pl Figure2 Singleline Scoreboard Display Sequence To use a single line scoreboard display
83. n your System 5 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 C18 00011 EVENT 3 HEAT 2 DISPLAY 200 YARDS CFPRINT IM SETUPS STORED DATA VIVIVIVIWIV Figure 1 A Swimming LCD Screen 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 The battery compartment on the underside of the System 5 holds eight 8 standard alkaline D cell batteries Do not use rechargeable batteries in your System 5 The battery life gauge cannot accurate y display the remaining life of rechargeable 1 2 Softkeys Operating Modes Keyboard Insert batteries The softkeys located to the right of the display screen let you select from a variety of options You can I o I Select thekind and format of printed race information Print a sponsor s Message 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 Program standard or special event sequences Store and retrieve meet information for app
84. ne N Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness Figure2 F Single Button Finish This diagram shows an electronic start system and a single button finish without backup buttons On this type of system the start software setup should be set to automatic and the finish buttons software setup should be set to one button prime finish Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups Scoreboard 12 VDC Power Supply Computer l Lib tl I Loudspeaker ri H Start System nd ITFEITITTT IDE a 7 maa naa Lilia fee da ae B and C Backup Button Cable Harness ID ob a E S i Big a NG Irs rome Tl a WU ee m n Pa z I O F IT Gila Gig IL Minona Loudspeaker Cable Touchpad and Button A Cable Harness RJP 1 s E RJP 1 Harness and Speakers nn i fun wo Par Fl wu Figure2 G Full Systen This diagram shows a loudspeaker start system RJ P 1 relay judging platforms touchpad finish with 3 backup buttons per lane a printer a computer running meet management software a 12VDC power supply for the System 5 and a scoreboard On this type of system the start software setup should be set to pad prime finish and three backup finish buttons Refer to Chapter 4 for more information on software setups The System 5 1 O panel houses all Input and Output 1 0 connectors This section describes the I O panel connectors in order from left to right as viewed from the bot
85. ng discrepancies the Swimming software is to check NEXT HEAT Advances the Heat counter by one 1 Press this key before starting the next heat of an event The heat num ber displayed on the screen advances by one 1 The heat number is only stored and printed when the Swimming software is operated in print in or title mode NEXT EVENT Advances Event counter by one 1 When operating the Swimming soft ware in title mode with a programmed event sequence the race descrip tion corresponding to the new event number is automatically displayed Press this key before starting the next event on the meet schedule The event number displayed on the screen advances by one 1 The event number is only printed when the Swimming software is operated in print in or title mode When using title mode with a programmed event sequence the race distance and type are displayed on the screen In write in mode you are neither required or reminded to update the event number The event number is neither printed nor stored in memo 4 7 Edit Event Heat Function Operation Event Mode Function Operation Edit DQ Function Operation Touch Function Operation Note ry when operating in write in mode Be sure to set the correct race dis tance before starting the next race This key allows you to edit the currently displayed event and heat num bers Press this key type the desired event number with the num
86. nsert l 3 Scope Of This Contents Manual Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index Now that you are familiar with your System 5 Sports Timer and Swimming software we encourage you to continue reading this manual at your convenience You will discover many additional features that make this the most exciting and revolutionary swim timing system ever introduced This manual is intended to address all issues related to the normal oper ation of the System 5 with the Swimming software It is written with the beginning timer operator in mind but it also contains detailed 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 ext 256 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 International Contains introductory and background information on the System 5 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 5 are general in nature and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the manual s accompanying your accessory software
87. o the System 5 The finish system pro vides input data to the System 5 which tells the Swimming software to record a given split or finish time FigureA 5 Swimming Systen Block Diagram A 4 The System 5 Sports Timer with Swimming software is the heart of the system It receives and interprets input data and provides output in var ious forms to a variety of output devices The output system receives interpreted data from the System 5 Swimming software and provides these data in visual format The basic output system consists of a line 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 5 Trouble Shooting Chart System 5 Swimming 5 Software Find the problem you are experiencing on the left and follow the remedy instructions in and notes to the right Problem Remedy Notes No display at all when power is 1 Rotate Contrast knob on I O panel If Contrast is all the way off there will turned on be no display 2 Check the batteries replace if nec Refer to page A 2 for battery replace essary ment instructions 3 Check power adapter cable and Only if you are using AC power wall outlet A Swimming feature does not func Refer to Chapter 4 for a complete If it still seems wrong call CTS tion as expected explanation of the feature in ques Customer Service tion
88. oftkeys to save the changes just made in permanent memory If you want to use the new event sequence for the current timing session only do not press Record Setups When you turn off your System 5 the changes will be lost and the standard event sequence will appear the next you use Swimming Torun a meet using a programmed event sequence press the number corresponding to the desired meet type To operate the Swimming soft ware in title mode without an event sequence press 1 which selects no event sequence The System 5 has an internal clock which it uses to stamp the time and date on races and meets Check the time and date before each meet 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 Record Setups to save a new time and date This setup also allows you to select the time display format 12 hour or 24 hour CHOICE OPTIONS set Time Of Day our Clock our Clock r n Sequence t Time Date Time 24 hour minutes seconds Setups SFoftkeys Figure4 AO Time Date Setups Window 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 day of the week and date Press 4 to select 12 hour time dis play format Press 5 to select 24 hour time display format STORED DATA The Stored Data softkey provides access to race data from
89. oreboards Ordinarily a single line scoreboard displays the race results by place at the end of the race and then displays the programmed sequence This feature allows you to set the number of times this information is displayed The sequence time for each item also applies to the single line scoreboard 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 Options 9 and O allow you to choose the way race results sent to the scoreboard are sorted either by lane order or by place order Operation Press 1 to toggle between high speed 9600 baud and low speed 2400 baud See your scoreboard manual for communication rate of your scoreboard Press 2 to self test scoreboard modules Press 3 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 X then press 1 and type the two digit logical address in the prompt box with the numeric keypad and with the softkey menu if a letter is required as in OA Press 2 to display module definitions on the score board Press 2 again to clear definitions on the scoreboard Define scoreboard module Show definitions on scoreboard Figure4 X Scoreboard Module Definition Window Note Scoreboard module numbers and sample displays appear in Chapter 2 Press 4 to select Blank Module s Press the Up or
90. ow Remote Setup option When enabled this option allows you to edit all setup informa tion on a PC using meet management software and then upload that information to your System 5 through com port 1 This is especially use ful for setting up event sequences Press 4 to select relay judging using either Buttons or Platforms Controls split printing format Splits printed by lap produce the running time of the lap just completed only Cumulative splits print the total running time of the race to that point CHOICE OPTIONS gt 1 Print Cumulative Da IG Print Splits by la Hardwa Timing Fool Sore boang Frinte Event a Time date Setups Softkeys Options Mumeric key Pad Figure4 T Splits Setup Window Press 1 to print cumulative splits or press 2 to print splits by lap You can select both options 4 19 Timing Function Operation Note Pool Function Controls variable timing functions The timing accuracy option selects the number of decimal places to which results are printed Pad split delay time allows you to set the length of time the touchpads are inoper ative after a touch allowing relay swimmers to get out to of the pool without triggering a pad touch The recommended delay time for both near and far end pads is 15 seconds When time warning messages are enabled the Swimming software predicts how long a swimmer should take to complete a lap based on the previous lap s time If the predicted lap ti
91. p of the next page STORE PRINT PRINT FORMAT Race Summary summary by lane summary by place Splits Summary With Names hy Place t With Names by Lane Relay Judging Exchanges Inore Print Format Race Summary Splits Summary Relay Judging Exchanges Relay Exchange Summary Form Feed a Figure4 AD Store Print Format Window Press 4 to view or enter the sponsor s message Figure 4 AE To clear the existing message press c e Create the sponsor s message by moving the arrow pointer to the desired letter or special character with the Up or Down softkey and pressing enter to select it Repeat the process until the message is complete The J ump Forward softkey displays the next page of characters Use the Left Right and Delete softkeys to edit the sponsor s message Press quit to exit 4 25 Note Sample Printouts Sponsor 5 Print Message Message Colorado Time Systems Figure4 AE Sponsor s Print Message Window Press 5 to set the page length for your printer Select the desired page length with the softkeys Press 6 pica 7 elite or 8 condensed to select the number of characters per inch CPI you want on your race print outs Press 9 to select 8 lines of type per vertical inch This option is only recommended when using condensed type Press Oto print race results immediately when you press store print even if there are timing problems You can then mark the corrections on the printout This is the d
92. pad and Button A Cable Harness Figure2 B Touchpad 1 Button Backup Finish 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 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 Button Finish One Button Route the input cable harness along the pool deck as shown in Figure 2 F Plug the finish buttons into the prime connectors on thetouchpad and backup button A cable harness If you have in deck connector plates plug the finish button into the touchpad connector Second Finish EL Button a ai z P L 7 ee eet Detail of Connector pi Single Finish Button ol Touchpad and Button A PN a nc a FRE Cable Harness Figure2 C Button Finish Connections 2 2 Two Buttons f you are using 2 finish buttons plus 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 the cable h
93. radio or televi sion receiver If interference is observed try to correct it with one or more of the following measures Reorient the receiving antenna Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into a different electrical outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits Ensure that card mounting screws attachment connector screws and ground wires are tightly secured Ensure that card slot covers are in place on any system unit used with the equipment If necessary consult your dealer service representative for additional suggestions 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 Shop online http secure 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 F506 Rev 0698 1998 Colorado Time Systems llc All rights reserved Table of Contents 1 Introduction Getting to Know Your System 5 c cece cee ee eens Scope of the Manual 0000 aan CONTENTS 4 a4 44 ven gt beeen ee ee EG AA nd aha 2 Swimming System Hardware Setup General Guidelines 0 cee Start SV LIE ob
94. rate meets 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 Allows you to select the previous meet in the sequence in memory 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 See Next Meet above for a definition of 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 To print an entire 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 4 33 Meet Mgr Report Function Operation Print Race Function Operation More Function Misc Summary Pad Power On Off Function Operation This option allows you to test the data transfer connection between your System 5 and meet management computer Press this softkey to display a window that shows the results of meet managemen
95. rently off pressing the on off key for lane 10 will tune the lane on Data are still collected from a lane when it is turned off including running time splits and finish time The data collected 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 Ha ry X Press finish 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 T he display also updates the number of lengths to indicate the final lap If pressed by mistake you must press the touch key to return the lane to its prior state i WG ARM This key allows you to rearm a touchpad for a split touch after an invalid touch has occurred 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 split arm immediately after the invalid pad touch 4 6 Start Function Operation Store Print Function Operation Next Heat ex Function Operation Ven Function Operation during the pad split delay time After a touch the pad remains inactive for a user definable period normally 15 seconds
96. roximately 500 races Control voltage delivered to the touchpads to help control contact corrosion Upload all swimming setups including Event Sequences to your meet management computer The Swimming software provides three operating modes for tracking race information I o Write in mode requires that you write the event and heat number on the race printout Print in mode prints the event and heat numbers entered before each race on the race printout and stores this information in race memory Title mode prints the event and heat numbers and the race descrip tion on the race printout This information is also stored in race memory Race descriptions can either be programmed into an event sequence and automatically displayed when the event counter is advanced or entered from the keyboard before each race Each operating mode has its advantages For more information refer to Chapter 4 The keyboard insert helps you run meets efficiently You can OOOUOU 1 LAME Fo ET oor 23 GG E0000 m a 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 Z 7 5 p LANE EVENTS ilaha a 5 ringan eee 000000 70000000000 5 E 228 T SWIMMING Figure 1 B Swimming Keyboard I
97. rt system supplied with swimming packages Other start systems are shipped only ae Touchpad and et H Button A Cable Fa Harness k by request by u Figure2 A Start Systen 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 button start pistol transducer or loud speaker start system to the start connection on the touchpad and but ton 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 FigureA 2 1 Finish Systems Touchpad 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 i i papa Backup Start Button gt i e FE ba kea m a Touchpad Detail of Connector u em JET je aa Touch
98. t data transfers All information was successfully trans ferred if the Invalid Packets field displays 0 zero If any other num ber appears in this field there were problems in the data transfer process Check the cable connection between your meet management computer and System 5 and attempt to transfer the data again If you continue to receive Invalid Packets call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department Prints the results of the race currently displayed Press this softkey to display the Print softkey menu Press the appro priate softkeys to build a print format Printing begins immediately Refer to the discussion of the Print softkey earlier in this chapter for more detailed instructions Displays the first softkey menu again MISC O This softkey provides access to features that are not easily categorized Currently there are only two active features on this softkey menu Turns off power to the pads until the next start is received T his fea ture is used to reduce connector corrosion between Swimming system test and the start of the first race of the meet Press this softkey to turn off power to the touchpads until the next start is received All touchpads return to their normal state after the first start PADPOWER ON OFF RUH DIUING Figure4 AS Misc Softkey Menu 4 34 Run Diving Function Runs the Diving program is you have purchased and downloaded it to your System 5 Op
99. then the cable Check the System 5 only as a last resort Many finish system problems can be isolated using the System 5 diag nostic test software Refer to pages B 2 and B 3 for an overview of how to use these test features Use the following discussion of finish systems along with the System 5 diagnostic tests to help you isolate and repair specific finish system problems 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 O 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 scale or an ohmmeter reads less than 100 ohms Be sure the battery in your touchpad or onmmeter is properly charged A weak battery yields inaccurate readings A touchpad is essentially a switch in a waterproof container To prevent t
100. tkeys on the Define Event Softkey menu All editing changes or deletions you make are global edit ing changes to or deletions of an item affect that item everywhere it appears in the Swimming program For example if you edit the swimmer type Mens changing it to Seniors every race description which contained Mens will now read Seniors If you delete Mens it will be deleted from every race description in which it appeared The available categories from which to build a race description are Swimmer Type Age Group Event T ype and Bracket Press the Delete 4 29 Time Date Function Operation Stored Data Summary softkey to delete the item to the left of the cursor on a description line Press the Copy Opp Gender softkey to copy the currently selected event and description to the next line 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 insert 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 Press the Record Setups and Yes s
101. tom Refer to Figure 2 H for the locations of the items described below Turn power off before connecting or disconnecting any cables from the System 5 I O panel If you turn your System 5 over to connect the cables 2 4 Contrast Note Scbd Power External Power Note Judges I O Printer Port Computer Port 3 Primary Input Backup Input Far End Input to the I O panel prevent damage to the LCD window by protecting it with a towel or other padding Figure2 H System 51 O Pana This adjustment controls the contrast of the System 5 LCD screen Adjust for comfortable viewing If there is no display on the System 5 LCD rotate the Contrast knob clock wise to increase contrast If the contrast is turned all the way down there will be no visible display on the System 5 LCD Connect the cable from your scoreboard here Push the quarter inch jack into the socket until it snaps firmly into place This is the main power on off switch for the System 5 Do no turn off power to your System 5 while timing a race Connect the DIN connector form the approved 12 volt power supply here Use only the recommended power supply Use of any other 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 5 s internal batteries This DIN connector accepts input from the J udging expansion hard ware It is also availab
102. trol code Pica Start of print Joh Figure4 AB Print Size Definition Window 4 24 On the next screen shown in Figure 4 AC move the arrow pointer to the control character you want to use and press enter Build the control code list exactly as it is shown in your printer s manual For example if you want to define elite print mode 12 CPI press the Down softkey until the arrow points at elite print and press enter The scrolling list of control characters then appears in the prompt box Your printer man ual defines elite print as ESC 16 so press the Down softkey until the arrow points at ESC and press enter Press the Down softkey again until the arrow points at 16 and press enter Use the Left Right and Delete softkeys to edit the control code sequence Press quit and you are done The same procedure is used to enter any combination of print er control codes USER PRINTER amp CONTROL CODES Elite Start of print Job l 7 A a a on aienea Pg BEEBEE hen NATA fa Na a ee Na a Ne Control Code EEC bFC 165 U Figure4 AC Printer Control Codes Definition Window Press 3 to define the print sequence for the store print key as shown in Figure 4 AD Move the arrow pointer to the desired print item and press enter to add that item to the list Press quit to leave this screen The best way to organize the print format is to end it with a form feed after each printout is complete the paper advances to the to
103. tronic start sys 4 17 Operation Note Finish Buttons Function Operation Note tem such as a horn start or start pistol transducer Manual button start is much less accurate Refer to the discussion of Timing Corrections in this chapter for more information The final start method which should only be used if all other start systems fail is to press the start key on the Swimming keyboard CHOICE OPTIONS e 1 Automatic 2 Manual tart ish Buttons i a P 1 c n rdware Setup 1it5 ming o ore board Printer Event Sequence Time date Setups Sa0ftkeys Options Numeric Key Pad Figure4 Q Start Setups Window Press 1 to select automatic start as the primary start method Press 2 to select a manual start button as the primary start method The Start setups affect automatic adjustments If not set to agree with your hardware configuration inaccurate race timing could result 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 two buttons are used the finish time is the average of the two Button finish times are less accurate because of human reaction time Refer to the discussion of Timing Correct
104. ults 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 and that it is on line Notice when timing races in print in or title event mode that the event and heat numbers are printed on the results printout 3 4 EVENT 3 HEAT 2 DISPLAY 260 YARDS CPRINT IM3 RACE STORED 0 11 EVENT 3 HEAT 2 SETUPS STORED DATA VIVIVIVIV Figure3 Display at the End of the Race Finally press reset to prepare for the next race After pressing reset you can enter the race distance event and heat numbers for the next race Any other sequence of entering race data may not produce the results intended 3 5 3 6 4 Reference This chapter describes in detail the operation of the System 5 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 18 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 v
105. ups setup changes are lost when you turn off your System 5 Allows you to configure your System 5 internal speaker volume Swimming touchpad voltage whether or not to allow Setup information to be downloaded from a PC and allows you to select the relay judging method The speaker volume should be set to an audible level The touchpad voltage can be lowered to help fight pad connector corrosion Running a swim meet with O voltage set to low may help reduce cor rosion but if you touchpad backup button cable is long for example do not use this option CHOICE OPTIONS 1 tart Speaker volume H to 3 1 in nichrfuttens Low swimming iro voltage ardware Setup Allow Remote Setup plits Relay Judging Using Platforms 1ming ool corehoard Printer yent Seyuence 1 5 Fi H T F 5 F E Ti merdate Speaker volume z low 3z high Setups Softkeys mea Figure4 S Hardware Setup Window It is very important that you set the proper relay judging method If you select Relay J udging Using Buttons Swimming 5 compensates for human reaction time by subtracting 0 15 seconds from the button judg ing time No timing correction is applied to relay judging platform Press 1 to set the System 5 internal speaker volume Type O to turn the speaker off 1 for low volume 2 for medium volume or 3 for highest vol ume in the prompt box and press enter Press 2 to select low voltage delivered to the touchpads Press 3 to enable the All
106. usually LPT1 as shown in Figure B 4 Press enter when done selecting the communications port to be used B 4 Note 10 Press I or use the left or right arrow key to highlight Install Programs and press enter to begin Before continuing sake sure that you haw checked the following 1 You have 1 disks marked with the following serial munber KASAHA 2 You have selected the PROGRAM UP MTE option from the TEST PROGRAAAIAG menu PRESS the EXTER key when ready Q to Quit FigureB 5 Reminder Window 11 A window appears on the screen which reminds you to be sure you have the appropriate number of disks labeled with the displayed serial number and to select Program U pdate from the T est P rogramming menu on your System 5 if you have not already done so before proceed ing Press enter to continue or Q to quit The serial number of your System 5 Sports Timer must match the first six numbers in the Version number on the distribution disk If it does not you will not be able to load the new or updated programs on the disk If you received disks with the wrong Version number call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department 12 A window on the computer and System 5 screens keeps you informed of the progress of the installation INSTALLATION IN PROGRESS Erasing Program Memory Please Wait FigureB 6 Installation Progress Window 13 When the desired programs have been installed on your System 5
107. vi mie cee eeu ste eee ees Finish Systems 0 cee eee System Layout Diagrams System 51 O Panel 0c ccc ee ees Scoreboard Configuration 0 00 eee eee ee ntroduction y i 2cacaneacue ta etusee ase ses beeen en Single Line Scoreboard Multi Line Scoreboard 4 cee eee eee System Slay hea et eae ees oe ee es 3 Tutorial Some ASSUMPEIONS 664 0405 KA ee eee eS Before the Race 0 000 Starting the Race saure aaa ABA WA Using the Touch Key 000 cee eee Using Split Arm 0 0 00 cc es Using Finish Arm 00000 c eee eee Finishing the R te 114042 tendered AA KA KA cas 4 Reference Basic Operation ee Self Test Loading Swimming User Interface 0 ee Warning Messages 0 eee eee eee eee Timing Problems 000 cece eee eee eee Modes of Operation 000 eee eee eee Timing CorrectionS an an aaa Relay J udging 3 2220052400 RR eet eae ae ea Pe ees Keyboard wu an Ke oe eee ed eee bese OY Lane On Off zarzesser eens sera bene FINISMAN Een AA SOUCY 4444 hea can bo borne ete KAKA Dr YNNA Scare u sa ngna epee see oe bese eee eee a E STO FM x na anne een et Net Heat oes tare wame eee oee atte dae eh eee eee N T EVEN aseaceuen seat ean ei ee he ees Edit Event Heat 0 0 cee ee Event MOG a a cca epee soe ete ae ee a Reset ww WK a a SRE SEE EEG Ree es ENGE o 6 0 44 4 bbe oe eee a e
108. ws backstroke starts with out interfering with race timing 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 lan in this case 2 The pad status indicator in lane 3 goes blank for 15 seconds to indicate the pad split delay time During this time the pad will not accept a touch The System 5 beeps as each swimmer touches a pad Usi ng The As the operator you notice that the second swimmer in lane 2 has start ed but the Swimming display does not indicate that the first swimmer Touch Key in that lane touched the pad Notice that there is no length display in lane 2 as in other lanes Figure 3 B illustrates this situation as it appears on the display screen 00011 EUENT 3 HEAT 2 DISPLAY 268 YARDS CPRINT IM3 SETUPS u NG VIVIVIVIV v Figure 3 B Lane2 Pad Touch Missed 3 2 Using Split Arm SPLIT ARM 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 To correct the missed pad touch press the touch key The small win dow shown in Figure 3 C appears on the display screen prompt

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