UNPACKING THE TIMER THE TIMER CONSOLE Turning on the
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1. 200 User s Manual timer console and then plug the adapter into a wall plug A rear view of the timer console illustrating the position of the POWER jack is shown below RECEIVER HORN DISPLAY Location of POWER Jack As soon as the timer console is plugged in the unit is on and the display reads 0 000 Now we re ready to push some buttons The START STOP Button The START STOP button is used to manually start and stop the timer When the timer is started the time is first reset to zero and then the running time is shown on the display When the timer is stopped the final time is shown on the display If the timer is not running pressing the START STOP button starts the timer If the timer is running pressing the button stops the timer Even if the timer was started by breaking the light beam it can be stopped with the START STOP button and vice versa The RESTART Button Whenever the timer is stopped via the START STOP button or by breaking the light beam the final time is shown on the six digit display However the timer continues to count inside So even though the final time is shown on MD 200 User s Manual Page 3 the display the timer is still counting as if it were never stopped Pressing the RESTART button allows you to re sume timing on the display Since time was kept internally while the display was frozen the time on the display now reads as if the timer was never stopped Obviously the RES2. MD 200 User s Manual Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase Your new timer should provide years of trouble free service To maximize the performance and life of your timer please read this user s manually carefully before using your timer It is important to familiarize yourself with the timer before at tempting to use it at your first event UNPACKING THE TIMER Your new timer comes in a protective carrying case Inside the case you ll find the following items e Timer console MD 200 Electronic Timer e Infrared light source Transmitter e Infrared light detector Receiver e Camera tripods 2 e 125 foot cable e AC power adapters 2 THE TIMER CONSOLE The timer console is the heart of your new timer system The front of the timer console has four push buttons for controlling the timer and a six digit time display The back of the timer console has four jacks for connecting power the light de tector an optional scoreboard display and an op tional horn These connections are each discussed in detail in later sections The best way to learn about your new timer is to use it Try each of the operations outlined in the following sections as you read through the manual Turning on the Timer Console The timer console must be plugged into a standard wall outlet to operate Using either of the AC power adapters provided they re identical insert the small plug into the POWER jack on the rear of the Page 2 MD
3. S TIME button If you don t want to wait stop the timer immediately by pressing the START STOP button don t worry we won t lose the current rider s timing Then press the PREVIOUS TIME button to view the previous rider s time After recording the time continue timing on the current rider by pressing the RESTART key The ALIGN Button To work properly the infrared light source trans mitter and infrared light detector receiver must be properly aligned Alignment of the electric eyes is discussed in detail in a following section The alignment of the electric eyes can be checked by pressing the ALIGN button any time the timer is stopped If the eyes are properly aligned Good is displayed If not properly aligned bAd is dis played If the display alternates between Good and bAd assume the alignment is bad To return to normal operation press the ALIGN button again The HORN Jack A HORN jack is provided on the rear of the MD 200 timer console This jack allows connection of the optional OE 200 horn This horn automatically sounds at any time you specify Details about connecting and operating the horn are in the user s manual provided with the horn The horn jack is also used to connect a remote bar rier release for the optional RP 200 roping pack age The roping package automatically starts the timer and releases the barrier in front of the MD 200 User s Manual Page 5 rider when a calf or steer break
4. TART button works only if the timer is stopped Imagine the following A rider speeds through the light beam to start the timer Unfortunately her hat blows off and falls through the light beam and stops the timer Normally the rest of her ride is wasted but by pressing the RESTART button her timing can be resumed as if the timer were never stopped Since you can resume timing via the RESTART button you no longer have to worry about false triggers you can even purposely stop the timer to measure split times or to check a previous time See next section The PREVIOUS TIME Button Have you ever missed recording a time because the next rider started the timer before you wrote the original time down Or maybe someone walked through the light beam or a piece of paper blew across and started the timer erasing the time of the last ride Well that s not a problem anymore The PREVIOUS TIME button allows you to recall the previous rider s time The timer must be stopped to look at a previous time Simply press the PREVIOUS TIME button and hold the button down The previous time is dis played as long as the button is held down Release the button and the most recent time is restored Page 4 MD 200 User s Manual For example let s say the next rider has started the timer before you recorded the last rider s time Simply wait until the new rider is done and then display the previous rider s time by pressing the PREVIOU
5. ging is necessary In fact it is actually better for the batteries to be used for six to ten total hours before recharging rather than just a few hours as if recharged after each use To recharge the transmitter plug it into a wall outlet using either of the AC power adapters pro vided for about 14 hours Always insert the plug into the transmitter first and then plug the other end into the wall outlet Make sure the unit is OFF when recharging Do not leave the trans mitter charging for a single period of more than 14 hours Page 8 MD 200 User s Manual After charging the transmitter will remain almost fully charged for several weeks if stored at room temperature If not used for two or more months recharge the batteries over night before the next use Infrared Light Detector Receiver The receiver unit is labeled RECEIVER on its rear panel The receiver detects the infrared light beam emitted by the transmitter The infrared light passes through the solid black front panel The receiver is connected to the timer console by the 125 foot cable provided This cable provides a signal to the timer console when the light beam is broken To connect the cable insert either end into the jack labeled CONSOLE on the rear of the receiver unit Insert the other end of the cable into the jack labeled RECEIVER on the rear of the timer console Make sure the plugs are fully inserted These connections should be made with the t
6. ighten A 1 4 inch screw protrudes through the top of the head To mount the receiver or transmitter to the tripod position the hole on the bottom of either unit over this screw Turn the knob under the head counter clockwise when viewed from the top to tighten the screw into the receiver or transmit ter Tighten the screw firmly but do not over tighten Turn the knob clockwise to loosen the screw and remove the receiver or transmitter Align the unit on the tripod such that the long tri pod handle extends towards you and the rear of the unit faces you Page 10 MD 200 User s Manual Aligning the Electric Eyes The infrared light from the transmitter is emitted in a very narrow beam This beam must be aimed at the receiver to ensure that the receiver sees the light beam The infrared light is emitted and received through the solid black panel on each unit this is the front of the unit Read the tripod section to familiarize yourself with the tripods be fore attempting to set up and align the transmitter and receiver To set up the electric eyes in the arena first attach the transmitter and receiver to the tripods as de tailed in the tripod section Then adjust the tri pods to the desired height The eyes should be high enough so that the light beam is broken by the horse s body not the legs Next place the eyes on opposite sides of the arena The eyes should be separated by about 50 to 175 feet Aim the transmitter
7. imer console OFF A rear view of the timer console il lustrating the position of the RECEIVER jack is shown below O O O RECEIVER HORN DISPLAY Location of RECEIVER Jack MD 200 User s Manual Page 9 Tripods For use in the arena the electric eyes should be mounted on the tripods provided As you read this section try the adjustments mentioned to famil iarize yourself with the tripods The tripod has latches on its legs to adjust them to the desired length Open the latch to extend or shorten a leg then close the latch to lock the leg in place Do not over tighten twist type leg latches Near the top of the tripod where the three legs come together a center tube neck can be raised or lowered to further adjust the height of the tri pod Loosen the collar latch by turning it counter clockwise and then raise or lower the neck as de sired After adjustment tighten the collar latch by turning it clockwise The very top of the tripod is called the head Two adjustments allow the head to turn left to right and to tilt forward and backward The long handle is used to adjust the forward and backward tilt Turn the handle counter clockwise to loosen and then use the handle to adjust the tilt Turn the handle clockwise to tighten the head in the new position The knob at the very top of the neck can be loosened to allow you to move the head left and right Turn the knob counter clockwise to loosen clockwise to t
8. imer console via a 125 foot cable This cable is used to signal the main timer console when the light beam is bro ken The transmitter needs no connection to the timer console A typical arena set up is shown be low Transmitter Receiver Console in Cable MD 200 User s Manual Page 7 Infrared Light Source Transmitter The transmitter unit is labeled TRANSMITTER on its rear panel The transmitter outputs the infra red light beam that is detected by the receiver The infrared light is emitted through the solid black front panel The transmitter has built in recharge able batteries to allow operation in the arena with out AC power However if by mistake the batteries were not charged the transmitter can be operated by plugging it in The transmitter must be switched ON to operate If an AC power adapter is plugged into the trans mitter the unit runs from AC power If no AC adapter is inserted the unit runs from its internal batteries When not in use the transmitter must be switched OFF Over discharge of the batteries can damage them NOTE If by mistake the batteries are severely discharged it may take several minutes before the transmitter operates properly even after the AC adapter is plugged in Charging the Batteries After a full battery charge the transmitter will op erate about ten hours Typically this is enough time to use the transmitter on two or more sepa rate occasions before rechar
9. in the general direction of the receiver and vice versa Then complete final alignment as described below Carefully align the transmitter Left to right alignment can be checked by looking down either line on the top of the transmitter The line should point straight at the receiver Up and down align ment of the transmitter is checked by looking down the crack on the side of the unit Adjust the tilt such that the receiver is directly in line when looking straight down the crack on the side of the transmitter When tightening the tripod adjust ments after the alignments are made make sure the alignment is still good tightening the tripod knobs may move your previous adjustment Alignment of the receiver is not critical It just needs to be pointed both horizontally and verti cally in the general direction of the transmitter MD 200 User s Manual Page 11 To check the alignment follow the procedures out lined previously to turn on the transmitter and connect the receiver to the timer console Then turn on the timer console and press the ALIGN key If the eyes are properly aligned Good is dis played If not properly aligned bAd is displayed Alignment Hints With a little practice you ll be able to set up and align the electric eyes in minutes Below are some suggestions in the event you cannot obtain align ment or the alignment is sensitive to dust or sun light e Make sure the cable plugs are fully inse
10. n Always blow the dust off first and then gently wipe with a soft cloth or tissue the front panels are easily scratched Knock dirt off the cable before throw ing it into the carrying case It only takes a min ute but the extra effort will greatly increase the life and performance of your timer The transmitter and receiver units have been de signed to withstand a little rain However they are not waterproof Do no leave them uncovered dur ing a heavy thunderstorm If they get very wet allow them to dry out before using them again The carrying case is the heart of your timer care routine Always store and carry your timer in this case In short a little common sense will go a long way in extending the life and performance of your timer
11. rted into the receiver and the timer console push them in completely a fraction of an inch can make a dif ference e Move the eyes closer together and re align e Distance is reduced when the sun shines on the face of the RECEIVER If possible switch sides with the transmitter to keep the sun from enter ing the receiver If not possible to switch sides construct a simple shade for the receiver e Try to remember if the batteries were charged If not you may need to plug the transmitter into an AC outlet to operate As mentioned previously if by mistake the batteries are severely discharged it may take several minutes before the transmit ter operates properly even after the AC adapter is plugged in The quickest way to restore opera tion to a severely discharged transmitter is to plug it in with the switch turned OFF for one or two minutes and then turn the switch ON leaving the AC adapter plugged in to operate the transmitter Page 12 MD 200 User s Manual CARE OF YOUR TIMER Your new timer has been designed to withstand a rough environment and treatment However a lit tle extra effort to take care of your timer will greatly extend its life and reduce the chance of failure To summarize care in one phrase Keep it clean Always brush the dirt from the tripod legs before collapsing the tripod Blow dirt off cable connec tors before inserting them into the units Keep the front of the transmitter and receiver clea
12. s the light beam between the MD 200 electric eyes Details about connecting and operating the roping package are in the user s manual provided with the roping pack age The DISPLAY Jack A DISPLAY jack is provided on the rear of the MD 200 timer console for connection to the OE 250 scoreboard display The MD 200 also supports scoreboards from several other manufacturers contact FarmTek for additional information The running and final times are displayed on the scoreboard Details about connecting and operat ing the scoreboard display are in the user s manual provided with the scoreboard Page 6 MD 200 User s Manual THE ELECTRIC EYES The infrared light source transmitter and infrared light detector receiver are mounted on tripods on opposite sides of the arena When the light beam between them is broken the timer is either started or stopped As with the START STOP switch if the timer is not running breaking the beam resets the time to zero and starts the timer If the timer is running breaking the beam stops the timer the final time is shown on the display When the beam is broken the timer console peeps to alert you about the trigger After the beam is broken the timer ignores additional beam breaks for two seconds This prevents multiple triggers such as starting the timer with the horse s front legs and then immediately stopping the timer with the horse s hind legs The receiver is connected to the main t
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