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1. 13 Blanking your LAN Css ich ng manasa cup EN ag paced aan taeda tub Lu ER idt 13 Wireless Manual Start Stop aa na a ai e e n voted te we see 14 Watch Beran OM RT arne vets ane rebet regerer arr 14 Blanking Your Lame 5147 area onde ser eii veg iiia ae E a E RE aii envy 14 STOUT SING CGI Aer PE 15 Dolphin Device Updates antag occas nares NA suede se E R alk 18 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Dolphin system This system of wireless stopwatches makes running a swim meet much easier and faster It has been designed to interface seamlessly with various meet management software programs contact your software vendor about compatibility of their program and Dolphin Please note that knowledge of your meet management software is required to use Dolphin effectively How to Use this Manual If you like to start with an overview of the process and refer to the manual only when you need it see the Theory of Operation and the Overview below If you like step by step instructions turn to Initial Set Up beginning on page 3 and start there After the step by step Software and Hardware instructions there are separate instructions for what needs to be done during the meet by the Lane Timers the Starting Official and the Computer Operator Theory of Operation The Dolphin system includes Dolphin Software to be loaded on the meet management computer Windows XP or higher required The software accepts the information from the Ba
2. jack only 2 Check the cable between the Dolphin Starter and the electronic start system 3 Check the battery level of the electronic start system 4 Check the battery level of the Dolphin Starter Race Files are not available to meet management software OR Race Files are not being written Make sure the Dolphin application is still running DO NOT CLOSE THE APPLICATION WHILE RACES ARE STILL BEING RUN My data is not being saved or the new race is overwriting the previous race The data files are written at Reset ensure that the right person people are pressing Reset at the right time e If using Dolphin Starter the files are written after the Starting Official presses Start Stop at the end of the race and then Reset Lane Timers should not press Reset if the Dolphin Starter is being used e If using the watches without the starter the files are written after every Lane Timer presses Start Stop at the end of the race and then Reset If one or more lane timer fails to press reset the file will not be written You can overcome lane timers amp starters failure to press Reset by forcing a reset with the Reset Timers button See Forced Reset on page 7 for details Extra data files appear in meet management software OR Times do not correlate between Dolphin and meet management software list e Standalone Make certain that the Lane Timers are not starting stopping and resetting the watches unless it i
3. CTS Dolphin as the backup mode 3 Configure your software for the primary timing system Hardware Set Up Setting up the Base 1 Connect base unit to computer with a standard USB cable included with the Dolphin system 2 Open the Dolphin interface and set the channel on the base Click the Channel box in the lower left corner of the screen Select the desired channel Starter Delphin x Timer A Timer B Timer C Final Time Place Setting up the Starter There are three ways to use Dolphin to start timing a race Choose the method your facility will be using and follow the instructions below The Starter has a small cylindrical BNC connector on top see picture below Method 1 Wireless Manual Start Stop Wireless Manual Start Stop means that the Dolphin wireless stopwatches are used strictly like standard stopwatches each Lane Timer uses the Dolphin watch to start stop and reset individually The data is transmitted wirelessly to the base and stored on the laptop for access by your meet management software This method meets all ruling bodies FINA NCAA USS NFHS YMCA requirements for backup timing To set up for this method put the Dolphin Starter back in the case It is not used for HELE manual start stop Go on to Setting up the Stopwatches beginning EU UTERE on page 6 SES Method 2 Synchronized Start Manual Stop Synchronized Start Manual Stop means that the Starting Official starts
4. Click the Scoreboard Enabled box iii Close the Scoreboard Interfaces dialog box Click on CTS Dolphin version in very small type at the bottom of the page i Click Update Base Code and browse to the firmware file in C CTSDolphin firmware Select the scoreboard code SBxxx DDC and click Upload ii Allow the upload to complete The screen will display status Exit Dolphin Disconnect the scoreboard adapter from the scoreboard and from power if it is plugged in Disconnect and reconnect the base Reconnect the scoreboard adapter to the scoreboard and to power if necessary Finally restart Dolphin The new revision of the scoreboard adapter will display on the scoreboard along with the channel
5. If you accidentally set dashes blanking the lane push either side button Start Stop to resume timing The watch is still accurate as long as you have not pressed Reset the second time If your watch is not functioning as described here see the person in charge of the Dolphin system at this meet 14 Troubleshooting Do not close the Dolphin window while you are using the Dolphin system Wireless information from the Starter and Watches will NOT be saved to your computer if the Dolphin window is not open It is fine to minimize the window How to turn the Dolphin Starter and Watches on off amp how to change settings How to turn on amp off Press and hold the Reset button to turn watches and starter on or off How to change settings on watches amp starter Press and hold Reset and immediately press the Start Stop button on the top of the starter or either side button on a watch Hold them both until unit enters the menu Release the Reset button and then the Start Stop button Press the Start Stop button to change the setting for the current menu option Press Reset to advance to the next menu option Question Solution Dolphin exe is not an option in Hy Tek Meet Manager Update Hy Tek Meet Manager software to the latest version CTS Dolphin Backup Mode option is grayed out in Meet Manager software This optional feature is only available when purchased from Hy Tek Shop online at www hy t
6. System sene 1 Imuab Set DI DE A E E E ESE E pm 3 Software ritis a ards ee ap a dee i ee i 3 Software Set UD RP 3 Dolphin Standalone Operation Sports Timer not used sees 3 Dolphin with Sports Timer System 6 or System 5 seen 3 BVT Wy eA CE De e pues bedient S A E E i pueda ite Pra am uae 4 Setting up the Base usce Cota teo si este i ge pps PP itv eot ee pd Coa eb HE e Rr t Ee QUE 4 Setting up Ir E 4 Setting up the Stopwa teh s o o western E SURE ERR REIR RENE ene 6 Reel al Operation cas vobia dde s D t er Anal un s M tcn aah tate su SEM a UE 7 Computer Operator Instructions i eet tees ree e capo en renn renerne renerne nerne FERE eaten 7 Forced T c pM dacs 7 Dolphin as Primary Timing System Standalone Operation Sports Timer not used 8 Dolphin as Backup Sports Timer as Primary Timing System System 6 or 5 10 How to Select a Data Set for your Meet soo ricorrere re top aeris rr eri ear reet eds 11 Starting Official Instructions ore rrr e exte UR HS e wales EN ER X ERR OPINOR auton 12 Bl ctronic Start 3y8L6TIh oo eet wna ds rea re es e E Meis die t vex ee 12 synchronized Stary Mantial Stop saec Ie Ote ate age im aree e o edid 12 Lane Timer Instructions i e eee iere bit eric ces Live eoe rae ade LL RR dL En dede ues 13 Synchronized Start from Electronic Start System or Dolphin Starter
7. will have a yellow light showing in the watch state column on the Dolphin screen Before forcing a reset make sure the race is actually finished If you force a reset while a watch is still running there will be no final time recorded in the results file for that watch However splits for any watches that were taken will be recorded as long as Dolphin thinks at least one watch finished the race Confirm Set Up Look at the Dolphin screen There should be a yellow light showing for each lane that has a wireless watch assigned to it see image on page 7 If you are using the starter its icon should be displayed in the upper right corner If all watches and starter being used are not displayed correctly review the Software Set Up and Hardware Set Up sections and ensure that your system is set up properly If using a scoreboard click the Scoreboard Settings button in the lower part of the Dolphin screen and verify the settings for your scoreboard Use the Logging Enabled button and the Splits button to display and log splits and event heat information This information can be set manually or updated automatically from meet management software The times txt file will only be appended if logging enabled is checked on the Dolphin run screen The files that meet management software uses d03 and d04 files will always be made Dolphin as Primary Timing System Standalone Operation Sports Timer not used In this mode Meet Mana
8. Is Do pnn Patent 7 821 876 Wireless StopwatchTiming System Dolphin V s KS NS User Guide WI S l Co ORAdO TIME SYSTEMS MUN z Wy S UN F912 Rev 201106 Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11 Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales 800 279 0111 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 Service 1 800 287 0653 x256 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 Service Fax 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Dolphin coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com Information in this manual is subject to change without notice Pictures and illustrations may not accurately depict your version Please check our website for the most current information our user manuals are available online in the customer service section of our website FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interface and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Part Number F912 Rev 201106 2011 Colorado Time Systems All right reserved Table of Contents TVET DU CUNO UA sls a Set la gh Ns cn OE Dae E ee Mode Sede 1 How tose this Manuali deteriore pde ule case dod ber TERRE pled dei dta us ERE 1 Theory OF ODOFTatlQtts cote or pay e Pr PORE os GaGa Gea aos POPE te UO ER D D ERR E 1 Overview for setting up and using the Dolphin
9. ails and compatibility In this mode the Dolphin wireless watches are the backup watches while the touchpads and buttons are the primary timing system Make sure your lane timers and starting official are trained When using Dolphin for backup times the result file is written after ALL lane timers press Start Stop and then Reset Extra Reset presses could result in extra files if a lane timer fails to press Reset the result file won t be written unless you intervene with the Forced Reset button see Forced Reset page 7 above Splits Make sure your lane timers know whether to take splits The lane timers should press Start Stop one time for each split Up to 10 splits can be recorded per race After the Race As each swimmer finishes the race the Lane Timer s in that lane will press one of the side buttons Start Stop and then Reset on the Watch es assigned to that lane After all Lane Timers press Start Stop at the end of the race and then Reset the Dolphin software writes the result file to the C CTSDolphin folder on the computer and the next race can be started If one or more of the lane timers fails to press Reset after the race that watch s state will not have a yellow light Before the next race use the Reset Timers button or shortcut r to force a reset and cause the Dolphin software to write the result file Getting the Race Results into your meet management software Hy Tek s Meet Manager 1 From the Run Menu
10. all watches simultaneously with the Dolphin Starter and the Lane Timers stop them individually 4 1 To set up for this method turn the Dolphin Starter on press and hold the Reset button Enter the menu press and hold both buttons Once in the menu press Reset to advance to the CHAN setting Press Start Stop to change the channel to the same number as the Dolphin base Press Reset to exit the menu pgs pa qu Method 3 Electronic Start System gt uem When using Dolphin with an electronic start system such as the f CTS Infinity or Championship Start System the Dolphin Starter is connected to the electronic start system with a cable When the Starting Official starts the race with the electronic start system the watches are started simultaneously The Lane Timers stop them individually 1 To set up for this method turn the Starter on press and hold the Reset button 2 Enter the menu press and hold both buttons 3 Once in the menu the first setting is TRIG Press Start Stop to select the correct trigger style for your start system TRIG CTS for use with CTS electronic start system TRIG NC for use with a normally closed electronic start system 4 Press Reset to advance to the CHAN setting 2 5 Press Start Stop to change the channel to the same number 1 as the Dolphin base 6 Press Reset to exit the menu 7 Follow the instructions for your electronic start system o CTS Infinity Start System o Connect your Do
11. computer using the USB cable c Open the Dolphin software The Watches must be programmed separately from the Starter Make sure that the watches are off when you are programming the Starter and that the Starter is off when you are programming the Watches When programming watches make sure that all watches are set to separate Lane Timer combinations i e two watches are not both set as Lane 3 Timer A Make sure that the device s being updated are set to the same channel as the base Enter the menu on the device s being programmed Press and hold Reset and immediately press the Start Stop button on the top of the starter or either side button on a watch Hold them both until unit enters the menu Release the Reset button and then the Start Stop button On the computer click on CTS Dolphin version in very small type at the bottom of the page a Click Update Code for the device you are updating b Browse to the firmware file and select it If you saved it directly to the laptop it will be in C CTSDolphin firmware If you saved it to a removable drive browse there c The update file will be named to include the device name STARTxxx DSC for the starter or TIMERxxx DTC for the watches d Click upload During the update process a progress bar is displayed in the Upload Code window on the computer and the LCD of the Starter or Watches will also display their progress and status When a watch or start
12. e first file in the data set was created you can usually figure out which data set to select If new Data Sets with a new data set number have been added since starting MM you can click Update Data Set and all data sets will be refreshed for selection From Splash or another meet management program Follow the instructions given by the software s help files 11 Starting Official Instructions Work with the Computer Operator to make sure that the Dolphin Starter and Watches have been properly set up for your meet following the Hardware Set Up Instructions p 4 There are two ways to start the Dolphin Watches using the Dolphin Starter Follow the directions below for the one your facility is using for this meet Electronic Start System NOTE The Dolphin Starter must be connected to the electronic start system s Timer Start or Start Output jack Connection to any other jack will damage the Dolphin Starter 1 Use the electronic start system to start the race The start time will be sent wirelessly from the Dolphin Starter to the Lane Watches starting them 2 After the race press Start Stop and then Reset on the Dolphin Starter to reset the system for the next race At Reset the Dolphin software will write a result file on the computer for access by meet management software Synchronized Start Manual Stop 1 Press Start Stop on the Dolphin Starter simultaneously with the start signal for the swimmers The start signal wi
13. e same for the wireless watch file and the timing console data file Splash and other meet management software Follow the instructions in your specific meet management software How to Select a Data Set for your Meet A Data Set is a set of results for a given meet or session of a meet Each time a race is completed the Dolphin system creates result files in CACTSDolphin in two formats do3 standard Dolphin format and d04 Dolphin format including splits The first 3 characters of the file name are numbers from 001 to 999 These three character numbers define the Data Set number So when you select a data set you are selecting a data set of results based on the first three characters of the result files Subsequent characters of each result file define other information including race number Each time a race is completed the Dolphin system also appends the race information to an ASCII log file Times txt From within Hy Tek MM To select a Data Set click on Run Interfaces Timer and click on Select Data Set stored from CTSD The INTERFACE will display a window with the date and time and the number of races that have been stored for the current data set that MM is pointing to Remember you could be running a three day meet and The INTERFACE must know what data set of meet data you want to access Click on the Next Meet or Previous Meet buttons to select the appropriate data set Because there is a date and time shown for when th
14. ekltd com or call 866 456 5111 Dolphin software won t start Displays error No base unit detected Connect the base unit to the computer using the supplied USB cable or any standard USB cable Check to make sure both ends of the cable are firmly connected Dolphin software locks after opening OR Cannot change channel on Dolphin base Check the firmware version of the Dolphin Base by clicking the CTS Dolphin Version text at the bottom center of the screen Check the website dolphin coloradotime com to see if you have the latest version and if not follow the Dolphin Device Updates instructions page 18 If after updating you still have this problem contact CTS with your version numbers for assistance customerservice coloradotime com or x256 at 800 287 0653 or 1 970 667 1000 Signal strength dips in software for Dolphin watches e Check battery level on Watch and change battery if it is low e Minimize the obstructions between the Lane Timer and the location of the base unit this may require the base to be moved to a higher location Trouble turning Watches and or Starter on and off Check that the user is pressing and holding Reset Replace the battery to see if that solves the problem ca 15 Question Solution Watches don t start with my electronic start system 1 Make sure the Dolphin Starter is connected to the Start Output or Timer Start
15. er is successfully updated the unit will turn off in a few seconds after reaching 100 The yellow LED on the base will blink If the LCD on the device doesn t display a progress screen the update didn t work start the process again making sure to follow all of the instructions in the order described Exit Dolphin 10 11 Disconnect and reconnect the base Finally restart Dolphin Re enter the menu on the device you programmed and verify the version number which is shown below the channel number The update is complete for the type of device watches or starter you programmed Repeat the Watches and Starter Programming Procedure if you need to update the other type of device 19 Scoreboard Adapter Programming Procedure 1 Download the update files from dolphin coloradotime com Note the version number s 2 Update the Base Unit see instructions on the other side of this page 3 Update the Scoreboard Adapter a b 20 Make sure all Dolphin watches and the starter are turned off Plug your Dolphin Base unit into your computer using the USB cable provided Connect the scoreboard adapter to the scoreboard Turn on plug in the scoreboard i If the adapter s LEDs light up you will not need to use the power supply ii If the LEDs do not light plug the plug the power supply into the adapter and to a wall outlet Open the Dolphin software Enable the Scoreboard i Click the Scoreboard settings button ii
16. ere are separate instructions for the Computer Operator the Starting Official and the Lane Timers describing only what that individual needs to do This way each can refer to his or her specific section to know what to do Many facilities find it useful to print extra copies of Starting Official and Lane Timer pages to use in training those individuals This manual is available at Dolphin coloradotime com and on the customer service section of our website www coloradotime com Computer Operator Instructions There are two ways Dolphin can be used as far as meet management software is concerned standalone or with a sports timer Follow the instructions for the method your facility is using Watch Wireless Starter Battery Starter Signal Strength Strength Wireless Watch Signal Battery Han elp Race Time 09 12 Strength Running Base Channel Setting un ext file o be written Display amp Splits Set Scor board Software Enables text log files Display Settings Version and event heat tracking Dolphin Screen DO NOT CLOSE THIS WINDOW while using Dolphin It s OK to minimize it Forced Reset The Reset Timers button shortcut r is in the upper right corner of the screen Use it to force a reset only if one or more lane timers or the starting official if using the Dolphin Starter have failed to press reset and the next race is about to begin You can tell if a watch has been 7 reset because it
17. ger treats the Dolphin wireless watches as the primary times for results This Interface mode is built into MM at no extra charge Make sure your lane timers and starting official are trained When using the Dolphin Starter the result file is written when the Starting Official presses Start Stop and then Reset If lane timers also press Reset additional files will be written When not using the Dolphin Starter the result file is written after ALL lane timers press Start Stop and then Reset Extra Reset presses could result in extra files if a lane timer fails to press Reset the result file won t be written unless you intervene with the Forced Reset button see Forced Reset page 7 above Splits Make sure your lane timers know whether to take splits The lane timers should press Start Stop one time for each split Up to 10 splits can be recorded per race After the Race If Using Dolphin Starter After the race the Starting Official will press Start Stop and then Reset on the Dolphin Starter Reset causes the Dolphin software to write the result file to the C CTSDolphin folder on the computer and the next race can be started If the Starting Official fails to press Reset after the race the watches state will not have a yellow light Before the next race use the Reset Timers button or shortcut r to force a reset and cause the Dolphin software to write the result file If NOT Using Dolphin Starter As each swimmer finis
18. hat you press Reset before the next race Watch Operation 1 Start your watch by pressing either side Start Stop button with the start signal 2 Stop your watch by pressing either side Start Stop button when the swimmer in your lane touches the wall at the end of the race 3 IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO TAKE SPLITS press one of the side buttons one time for each split Your watch will display the split time for about 2 seconds and then show the running time again 4 Press Reset to reset your watch for the next race The watch will display RESET on the second line alternating with the time The watch icon will also disappear from the top row on the screen Note If you take too many splits this includes taking one or more splits in a race or event which is not recording splits your watch screen will display the split time and won t automatically display running time after 2 seconds The watch is still recording running time and will display it once you press one of the side buttons again as long as you have not pressed Reset Blanking your lane If there is no swimmer in your lane for the current heat after the start you can press either side button Start Stop and then Reset Your watch will display a line of dashes instead of the time and this indicates to the computer operator that your lane is blanked To prepare for the next race press Reset again The watch icon will disappear and your watch is ready for the next race
19. hes the race the Lane Timer s in that lane will press one of the side buttons Start Stop and then Reset on the Watch es assigned to that lane After all Lane Timers press Start Stop at the end of the race and then Reset the Dolphin software writes the result file to the C CTSDolphin folder on the computer and the next race can be started If one or more of the lane timers fails to press Reset after the race that watch s state will not have a yellow light Before the next race use the Reset Timers button or shortcut r to force a reset and cause the Dolphin software to write the result file Getting the Race Results into your meet management software Hy Tek s Meet Manager 1 2 3 While on the Run screen in MEET MANAGER click on Get Times a button on the bar two thirds of the way down the screen A list of Dolphin result files for the current Data Set see page 11 for information about data sets will be displayed with the most recent file at the top Select the result file and click OK MM will read the data into the proper lanes putting the times into the backup columns for the heat If the backup columns are not showing in the Run menu press Ctrl B o If there is one watch per lane that time will also be placed in the result column o If there are 3 watch times for a given lane the middle time will be placed in the result column o If there are two watches for a given lane the average will be computed and p
20. in MEET MANAGER press Ctrl F3 2 Alist of Dolphin result files for the current Data Set see below for information about data sets will be displayed with the most recent file at the top 3 Select the result file and click OK MM will extract the times and place them in a window so that you can see up to 3 wireless watch times per lane plus the computed average for each lane if there is more than one wireless watch per lane o If there are 3 watches for a given lane the middle time will be average time o If there are 2 watches for a given lane the average will be computed based on the rule choice selected in Run Preferences Backup Times If you are OK with the times in the window click Accept and these times will be stored in the database along with the pad and button times already stored To see the pad times 10 the backup button times and the backup watch times press Ctrl K or click the Calc Ctrl K button When the time adjustment window is displayed you can compare the backup wireless watch times to the pad time and the backup button average to help you decide what to do if there is a discrepancy between the pad time and then backup button time See Hy Tek MM help files for a sample time adjustment window with Dolphin Backup times If you are keeping track of races by Race Number see discussion below you can use the Race to help you select the correct wireless watch file If things go smoothly this race number should be th
21. laced in the result column The average is computed based on the rule choice selected in Run Preferences Backup Times Please note that if there is 3 or more seconds difference between the two watch times the average result time will NOT be computed and a yellow line will show for this lane Decide whether to throw out one of the watch times if you determine one of them is way off If you are OK with the two times then click Ctrl K to display the watch averaging menu and it will compute the average for you and place it in the result column If one of the times is no good delete it and use Ctrl K or simply type in the time of the one good watch If you are keeping track of races by Race Number see discussion below you can use the Race button instead of the Get Times button This button increments itself by 1 automatically and searches the data set of results for a matching race number This is the quickest way to get results if you are keeping up with the race numbers However if you get erroneous times you will have to use Get Times to find your race Splash and other meet management software Follow the instructions in your specific meet management software Dolphin as Backup Sports Timer as Primary Timing System System 6 or 5 If you are using a sports timer CTS System 6 or System 5 for example in addition to Dolphin you need to be using a backup mode in your meet management software Contact your software provider for det
22. ll be sent wirelessly from the Dolphin Starter to the Lane Watches starting them 2 After the last swimmer touches the wall press Start Stop on the Starter and then Reset You are now ready for the next race At Reset the Dolphin software will write a result file on the computer for access by meet management software 12 Lane Timer Instructions You need to know if your facility is using a Synchronized Start or a Wireless Manual Start Follow the directions below for the one your facility is using Ti Watch Icon imer Absent if Reset A B or C Lane Indicator 01 Stopped Battery Indicator 00 Running TIME dashes if the watch is blanked Signal Strength Synchronized Start from Electronic Start System or Dolphin Starter Note what you do with your watch is transmitted wirelessly to the meet management computer Please follow these instructions so that the information received for your lane is correct 1 The Starter will start all watches 2 Press one of the side buttons to stop your watch use whichever is most comfortable for you 3 IF YOU HAVE BEEN ASKED TO TAKE SPLITS press one of the side buttons one time for each split Your watch will display the split time for about 2 seconds and then show the running time again 4 You should not press any other buttons unless you are blanking your lane see below Note If you take too many splits this includes taking one or more splits i
23. lphin Starter to the Infinity Start System s Start Output jack with the Dolphin Starter to Infinity Kit K DSS 1 DO NOT plug the Dolphin Starter cable into any other jacks o The start impulse from the Infinity will start the lane watches automatically o CTS Championship Start System o Connect your Dolphin Starter to the Champ Start s Timer Start jack with the Dolphin Starter to Champ Start Kit K DSS 2 DO NOT plug the Dolphin Starter cable into any other jacks o The start impulse from the Champ Start will start the lane watches automatically Championship Start System vetting up the Stopwatches Follow these steps for each watch to be used at a meet 1 Turn the watch on press and hold the Reset button 2 Enter the menu press and hold the Reset button and either of the side buttons D Iphin 3 Once in the menu the first setting is LANE Press a side button to change the lane for this watch and then press Reset to advance to the next menu option WP IN S OM 4 Press a side button to select the TIMER for this lane A B or C and then press Reset to advance to the next option 5 Press a side button to select the channel number This MUST match the channel on the starter and the base 6 Press Reset to exit the menu Watches will show up on the Dolphin screen when set Regular Operation This section describes the regular operation of the Dolphin system at a meet Th
24. mware If you saved it to a removable drive browse there The file will have a name of the format BASExxx DBC where xxx 1s the version number c Click upload During the update process a progress bar is displayed in the Upload Code window When the base device has successfully completed receiving the update the yellow green pair of LEDs will be on a If there is an error updating the base only the yellow LED will blink In case of an error download the update from the website again and try uploading it again Make sure that the base is connected to a working USB port during the entire upload If it doesn t work again email CTS customer service at customerservice coloradotime com or call 970 667 1000 x256 Exit Dolphin Disconnect and reconnect the base Finally restart Dolphin The base unit is now updated 0 Verify the base s version number a Click on CTS Dolphin version in very small type at the bottom of the page b Click Update Base Code and verify that the version number in the update code window matches the version you downloaded from the CTS website Watches amp Starter Programming Procedure E 12 13 14 Update the Base before you update either the watches or the starter see above Perform the following steps unless you have already done them a Download the update files from the website Dolphin coloradotime com and note the version number s b Plug your Dolphin base unit into your
25. n a race or event which is not recording splits your watch screen will display the split time and won t automatically display running time after 2 seconds The watch is still recording running time and will display it once you press one of the side buttons again as long as the Starter has not pressed Reset When the Starter has reset all the watches in preparation for the next race the bottom line on your watch will show RESET alternating with the time Also the watch icon on the top row will be displayed while time is running on the watch and will disappear when the Starter has reset all the watches for the next race Blanking your lane If there is no swimmer in your lane for the current heat after the start you can press reset Your watch will display a line of dashes instead of the time and this indicates to the computer operator that your lane is blanked After the Starter has reset the watches your watch will automatically accept the start signal for the next race 13 If you accidentally set dashes blanked the lane push Start Stop to resume timing The watch is still accurate If your watch is not functioning as described here see the person in charge of the Dolphin system at this meet Wireless Manual Start Stop Note what you do with your watch is transmitted wirelessly to the meet management computer Please follow these instructions so that the information received for your lane is correct It is important t
26. ogram might not have installed correctly Simply select This program installed correctly and the installation will complete properly Software Set Up There are two ways Dolphin can be used as far as meet management software is concerned Choose the method your facility will be using and follow the instructions below Dolphin Standalone Operation Sports Timer not used In this mode the Dolphin wireless watches are the primary times for results and a sports timer is not used 1 Connect base unit to computer with USB cable and open your meet management software 2 If required by your meet management software configure it for Colorado Time Systems Dolphin as the primary timing system Dolphin with Sports Timer System 6 or System 5 If you are using a sports timer CTS System 6 or System 5 for example in addition to Dolphin you may need a backup mode in your meet management software For example Hy Tek s Meet Manager requires the Dolphin Backup Mode Option which is sold separately by Hy Tek Contact Hy Tek for details Shop online at www hy tekltd com or call 866 456 5111 Other software packages may have their own specific requirements In this mode the Dolphin wireless stopwatches are the backup watches while the touchpads and buttons are the primary timing system 1 Connect base unit to computer with USB cable and open your meet management software 2 If required by your meet management software configure it for
27. ome available any of the devices base starter or timer in the Dolphin system can be reprogrammed via the Dolphin application The scoreboard adapter which is an optional add on to the Dolphin system can also be reprogrammed via the Dolphin application The files required to update your Dolphin system can be found at the Colorado Time Systems website and at Dolphin coloradotime com IMPORTANT NOTES L Each type of device base starter and watch as well as the scoreboard adapter must be programmed separately from the other device types All watches can be programmed at one time On watches and the starter check the battery s charge level before starting If the battery is nearly dead replace it before updating Follow the steps exactly as written Having extra devices running skipping steps or performing them in a different order is likely to cause the update s to fail Base Programming Procedure Do this first 1 ge er AGE s n 18 Download the update files from the website Dolphin coloradotime com Note the version number s Make sure all Dolphin watches and the starter are turned off Plug your Dolphin base unit into your computer using the USB cable Open the Dolphin from software Click on CTS Dolphin version in very small type at the bottom of the page a Click Update Base Code b Browse to the firmware file and select it If you saved it directly to the laptop it will be in C CTSDolphin fir
28. s to time an event e Synchronized Start Make a note of any false starts or mistimed events so that the Computer Operator knows when an event or a data set should be skipped Dolphin device update did not succeed e Make sure the base and all devices are set to the same channel e Make sure all other device types are off while updating one type of device e When updating watches make sure all watches are set to separate Lane Timer combinations i e two watches are not both set as Lane 3 Timer A e Follow the updating instructions step by step and complete the steps in the order described Watches turn themselves off e Make sure the base is still connected to the computer e Plug the base into another USB power source if you re using the watches without transmitting to a computer 16 I have a question about Hy Tek s Meet Manager If you have questions about using Hy Tek MEET MANAGER MM please see the help files within MM from the Run screen press FI or select the Help Menu or visit www hy tekltd com and see the help files user guide there Hy Tek has very useful step by step help screens I have a question about Splash If you have questions about using Splash meet management software please see the help files within Splash press F1 or select the Help Menu or visit Splash s website www splash software ch 17 Dolphin Device Updates As system updates bec
29. se unit and writes files that can be accessed by meet management software A Wireless Stopwatch for each Lane Timer Watches can be started automatically via the Starter or started individually for Manual Start Stop backup times A Wireless Starter o Can be used to start all of the Stopwatches with a synchronized start o Can be connected to an electronic start system CTS Infinity or Championship Start System for example In this case the start impulse from the denon start system will start the watches automatically A Base unit which is connected to the meet management computer with a standard USB cable included with the Dolphin system The Base unit receives information from the starter and the lane watches Overview for setting up and using the Dolphin System 1 Confirm that your meet management software supports Dolphin and is installed on the computer you will be using If it is not follow the software provider s instructions for installing it 2 Install the Dolphin software from the CD Refer to Software Installation on page 3 3 Configure your meet management software to use the Dolphin System Refer to Software Set Up beginning on page 3 for details 4 5 Set up the Dolphin hardware the way you will be using it Refer to Hardware Set Up beginning on page 4 At least a day before the first meet practice with the Dolphin system so you are familiar with what to do Refer to the Computer Operator Ins
30. tructions page 7 Starting Official Instructions page 12 and Lane Timer Instructions page 13 You may also find the Troubleshooting section useful page 15 Note that there are separate instruction sheets for the Starting Official and Lane Timers and a sheet of Dolphin Basics These instructions describe only what each of those individuals need to do with their part of the Dolphin system Many facilities find it useful to print extra copies of these pages to use in training those individuals This manual was loaded on your computer CTSDolphin DOCS folder when you installed the software The most recent version is available at dolphin coloradotime com and on our website www coloradotime com in the customer service section Initial Set Up Software Installation 1 Ensure that your meet management software is installed on the computer you will be using for Dolphin If not install it first NOTE If you have questions regarding using your meet management software please see the help files within the software or contact your software vendor 2 Download and install the latest updates for your meet management software 3 Install Dolphin from CD a Insert the CD into your CD drive It should begin installation automatically If it does not go to the CD drive file listing and double click on InstallCTSDolphin b NOTE When installing Dolphin on a machine running Vista operating system you may see a warning saying This pr

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