OE-200 Automatic Horn User`s Manual
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1. CUTTING OPERATION Newer versions of the MD 200 Electronic Timer support cutting events as outlined below Before use the timer is set to sound the horn at the desired ending time two and one half minutes for example Set the ending time as described in the Setting the Horn Time section The MD 200 Electric Eyes are set up half way down the arena to form an invisible starting line When any rider breaks the beam the timer automatically starts Once the timer is started further interruptions of the infrared light beam are ignored until the timer is manually stopped e When the ending time is reached the horn is sounded and the timer stops The timer is now ready for the next team The timer operator can stop the clock at any time by pressing the START STOP key When the timer is first turned on it is in the normal barrel racing mode the time is both started and stopped by breaking the beam For cutting operation the timer must ig nore further interrupts of the beam once a rider has broken the beam In addition the timer must sound the horn at the user specified horn time This special cutting mode of operation is just one of several modes in which the MD 200 Timer can operate To place the timer into a different mode press the PREVIOUS TIME key and hold the key down just as if you were displaying the previous time While holding down the previous time key press the ALIGN key several times Note that each time th2. ready for the next team The timer operator can stop the clock at any time by pressing the START STOP key When the timer is first turned on it is in the normal barrel racing mode the time is both started and stopped by breaking the beam For team penning operation the timer must ignore further interrupts of the beam once a rider has broken the beam In addition the timer must sound the horn both at the user entered horn time and 30 seconds prior to the horn time This special team penning mode of operation is just one of several modes in which the MD 200 Timer can operate To place the timer into a different mode press the PREVIOUS TIME key and hold the key down just as if you were displaying the previous time While holding down the previous time key press the ALIGN key several times Note that each time the ALIGN key is pressed a new timer mode is shown on the display After all available timer modes have been displayed the sequence of displayed modes will repeat To select the team penning mode of operation cycle through the timer modes as outlined above until TEAM PEN is displayed older timers will display PEn then release all keys The timer beeps when the keys are released to indicate that the timer is now in the team penning mode Once in team penning mode the timer remains in team penning mode until it is turned off or another mode is selected as outlined above 1992 FarmTek Inc Page 3 OE 200 User s Manual
3. OE 200 Automalic Horn User s Manual MD 200 Version OE 200 User s Manual Congratulations on your purchase Your new horn should provide years of trouble free service To maximize performance and life of your horn please read this user s man ually carefully before using your horn INTRODUCTION Your new horn is a versatile accessory for the MD 200 Timer Via the timer console the horn can be programmed to sound after any time interval from one second to over 15 minutes The horn is loud enough to be heard throughout your arena without feeding it through a P A system Flexible operation allows use of the horn for bull and bronc rid ing cutting and team penning INSTALLATION The weatherproof horn can be permanently installed in your arena or carried from event to event The following sections detail each option Permanent Installation The horn can be permanently mounted via a bracket or stand you provide Select a location for the horn where the cables exit downward to prevent water from flowing in via the cables the power cable can reach an outlet and the 25 foot signal cable can reach the timer console The horn is designed to withstand outdoor weather conditions however to prevent possi ble damage during lightning storms the power cord should be left unplugged when the horn is not in use Portable Installation The horn can be carried from event to event and simply hung over the edge using rope wi
4. ained by calling or writing FarmTek Inc and describing the nature of the problem All returns must be clearly marked with the return authorization number on the package 1992 FarmTek Inc Page 5
5. e ALIGN key is pressed a new timer mode is shown on the display After all available timer modes have been displayed the sequence of displayed modes will repeat To select the cutting mode of operation cy cle through the timer modes as outlined above until CUTTING is displayed older timers may display cut then release all keys The timer beeps when the keys are released to indicate that the timer is now in the cutting mode Once in cutting mode the timer remains in cutting mode until it is turned off or another mode is selected as outlined above 1992 FarmTek Inc Page 4 OE 200 User s Manual WARRANTY INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY If within one year from the date of purchase any part of your OE 200 horn fails to function properly due to a defect in material or workmanship FarmTek Inc will repair or replace the defective unit free of charge Purchaser is responsible for costs incurred in the delivery or shipment of the defective unit to FarmTek Inc for repair FarmTek Inc is not responsible for any consequential damages caused by the use or misuse of the OE 200 horn Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages and some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations and exclu sions may not apply to you IF YOUR HORN NEEDS REPAIR No returns will be accepted without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER This number can be obt
6. re etc The large screws present where the cables enter the horn are convenient points for attaching rope or wire Do not hang the horn by the power or signal cords 1992 FarmTek Inc Page 1 OE 200 User s Manual USING THE HORN Two cables exit from the horn a 25 foot cable to connect to the MD 200 Timer console and a power cable to plug into a wall outlet With the timer console OFF insert the small plug into the HORN jack on the rear of the MD 200 Timer console and plug the power cable into a wall outlet Setting the Horn Time The horn time the time at which the horn sounds can be set for any time between zero and 999 seconds Whenever the timer reaches the horn time you have set the horn will sound and the timer automatically stops Older versions of the MD 200 Timer may con tinue to count after the horn sounds If the horn time is set at zero seconds 0 000 the horn will not sound Whenever the MD 200 Timer console is first turned on the horn time defaults to zero seconds 0 000 To display or set the time at which the horn sounds press the HORN key ALIGN key and hold the key down After about one second Horn is displayed This indicates you are in the special horn time entry mode Now release the HORN key and the current horn time setting is displayed To modify the horn time setting press the 100 s 10 s and 1 s key START STOP RESTART and PREVIOUS TIME keys to set the 100 s 10 s and 1 s digi
7. ts for the time desired To set the horn to go off at 45 seconds for example press the 1 s key until the I s digit reads 5 Press the 10 s key until the 10 s digit reads 4 Finally press the 100 s key until the 100 s digit is blank if necessary The display now reads 45 000 to indicate that the horn will sound when the timer reaches 45 seconds To return to normal timing operation press the HORN key again and normal timer operation is restored Now that the horn time has been set the horn will sound any time the timer counts to the time you entered Play with this a while it s easier than it sounds 1992 FarmTek Inc Page 2 OE 200 User s Manual TEAM PENNING OPERATION Newer versions of the MD 200 Electronic Timer support team penning as outlined below Before use the timer is set to sound the horn at the desired ending time two minutes for example Set the ending time as described in the Setting the Horn Time section The MD 200 Electric Eyes are set up half way down the arena to form an invisible starting line When any rider breaks the beam the timer automatically starts Once the timer is started further interruptions of the infrared light beam are ignored until the timer is manually stopped Thirty seconds before the ending time is reached the horn automatically sounds a short warning signal When the ending time is reached the final horn is sounded and the timer stops The timer is now
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