Infinity F849 User's Manual
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1. See Figure B for location of this item Infinity connector panel Strobe does not flash 1 Allow a few seconds between starts for strobe to recharge 2 Return Infinity to CTS for repair Experiencing Feedback 1 Move further away from the base unit or behind the speakers in use 2 Turn down the speaker volume 4 3 Returning Your Infinity For Service External Speaker Cables Strobe Light 12v Gel cell Battery If you are experiencing a problem not found in the Troubleshooting guide or not corrected by the troubleshooting instructions it may be necessary to send part or all of your Infinity to the factory for service Depending on the problem it may be necessary to return the entire start system The following list contains the components which can be returned to the facto ry individually after removal from the Infinity module Warning Before attempting to remove any components make sure the Infinity power switch is in the Off position and the battery charger is unplugged Detach the speaker connector from the Infinity module connector panel Return the defective speaker For any of the cables used detach all connections and return the cable Return the entire system if you suspect that the strobe light portion of your start system is damaged First try the troubleshooting tips described on page 4 3 If you have tried to charge the 12v battery and it no longer is holding a charge you may need to replace it2. 4 1 Battery i ccccee k KENA eee eae 4 1 Cable Harness 000 cece eee 4 1 DLOVAGE uvas nhs debe E 4 1 In Case of Difficulty oooooooomoom o o 4 2 Troubleshooting aa 4 2 Returning Your Infinity for Service 4 4 Replacing the Battery 4 4 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems Infinity start system Its multi purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system Instructions for both of these applications are included in this manual Receiving Your Equipment When you receive your Colorado Time Systems equipment follow these steps 1 Open all shipping boxes Note We recommend that you save all shipping boxes and packing material You are responsible for damage to your equipment if an item is returned improperly packed 2 Check all concealed damage immediately upon receipt of equipment Report any damage directly to the freight carrier 3 Use the Packing List included with the shipment to take an inventory of all items If you believe one or more parts to be missing contact our Customer Service Department immediately They can be reached by email customerservice coloradotime com or by telephone 800 279 0653 x 256 in the U S and Canada or at 970 667 1000 x256 Scope of this Instruction Guide This instruction guide addresses all issues related to the installation and no
3. light ensures that all observers see the flash at the same time resulting in more accurate stopwatch starts The strobe also ensures fair starts for hearing impaired athletes Battery Cable Harness Storage Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting information which helps you keep your Infinity in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily Your Infinity electronic start system has been carefully designed to pro vide years of trouble free service No routine maintenance is necessaty but following a few simple steps will ensure that your Infinity delivers the trouble free service for which it was designed You can extend the usable life of the internal battery by always keeping it fully charged never allow the battery to discharge completely Leave the Infinity plugged in when not in use and always make sure the power switch is in the Off position after every use If the Battery Life indicator turns red your battery needs immediate recharging See page 2 1 for more details Do not allow your speakers speaker connections cable harness terminals and timer start cable connector to remain wet constantly Colorado Time Systems uses the finest quality materials available for these items but the pool environment is very harsh The corrosive action of chemically treated In Case of Difficulty Colorado Time Systems has taken great care to ensure that your Inf
4. Infinity Start System User Guide w rado lt Color SYSTEMS F849 Rev 1005 AIN INN Part Number F849 Rev 1005 02005 Colorado Time Systems All rights reserved Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales 800 279 0111 or 1 970 667 1000 Service 800 287 0653 x256 or 1 970 667 1000 x256 Service Fax 970 667 1032 Web www coloradotime com Email customerservice coloradotime com Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Setup Receiving Your Equipment o oo oooomo ooo 1 1 Scope of this Instruction Guide 1 1 Infinity Features 0 ccc eee 1 2 Optional Equipment 04 1 2 Infinity Specifications 0 0 0 0 cece ee eee 1 3 General Guidelines ooooooooooomoomo o 2 1 Location Li ae e t 2 1 Battery aa Kas run ta g KA eae akt 2 1 Infinity Connection Panel 2 2 Using your Infinity with an Electronic Timer 2 3 Microphones ss sa ea She i rate Hee 6 2 3 On Off Switch eg sie sesks ae 2 3 Adjusting PA Volume oo o ooooooo o 2 3 Sp ak rs saint taa abi ae iaa 2 3 External Strobe oo ooooooommmom o 2 4 3 Using Your Infinity Electronic Start System Starter s Microphone aa 3 1 Strobe Light ricino da a NG 3 1 Timer Output 20 ps ee AGANG eee 3 1 Operating Notes aa 3 2 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance 0 cece tenes
5. aker connector on your Infinity connection panel Attaching any other type of speakers can cause your start system to fail 2 3 To connect the external strobe plug one end of a DC3 cable into the External Strobe external strobe and the other end into either microphone 1 or 2 on the infinity start system Either microphone plug will work 2 4 Using Your Infinity Electronic Start System Starter s Microphone Microphone Rest To use the starter s microphone for public address press the push to talk switch located on the top left side of the microphone and speak into the grille on the front of the microphone To start a race hold down the push to talk switch and press the start button on the top left side of the microphone To recall a false start hold down the push to talk switch and hold down the start button a second time The recall must be made within five 5 seconds of the start pulse A convenient microphone rest is built into the Infinity to the left of the connection panel When the microphone is not in use make a habit of snapping the microphone on to the rest Using the microphone rest keeps the microphone out of the way and prevents accidental drops and potential damage Strobe Light Timer Output The strobe light flashes automatically whenever the start system receives a start pulse When properly connected to an electronic timing system the Infinity auto matically sends a start pulse to the timer wh
6. all connections on Infinity See Figure B on page 2 2 for locations of Connector Panel these items Battery will not charge 1 Check power AC outlet use a working lamp to check for power at outlet 2 Check charger connection on See Figure B for location of this item The the Infinity Connector Panel Battery indicator will flash green when charging 3 Replace battery See instructions beginning on page 4 4 on Infinity does not start 1 Check cable connections at timer electronic timer but start cable harness or deck plate and Infinity horn sounds properly 2 Make sure you are using a Colorado Time Systems timer Normally Open circuit 3 Possible electronic timer failure attempt to start timer manually No start or recall tones at 1 Make sure the starter is holding down See instructions on page 3 1 speaker s the push to talk thumb switch when pressing the start button on the microphone 2 Check wired microphone connector See Figure B for location of this item on the Infinity connector panel 3 Check speaker connector at external speaker and on Infinity connector panel 4 The microphone switch may be bad substitute another microphone No public address output at 1 Check volume control level on the See Figure B for location of this item speaker s Infinity connector panel 2 Check speaker connector at external speaker and on Infinity connector panel 3 Check microphone connection on the
7. ally flashes simultaneously when horn sounds Gives watch timers officials a reliable start reference provides fair starts to hearing impaired athletes Speakers The Infinity includes one built in 40 watt 8 ohm moisture and corrosion resistant reflex speaker An additional speaker with is available for far lane starting Microphone Single microphone used to address swimmers start the race and recall in the event of a false start Mounting Options Place the Infinity module on a tabletop or pool deck or use the optional CTS tripod TR 3 with its mounting bracket Connection to electronic timer Interfaces to all Colorado Time Systems electronic timers using start jumper cable Model INF SJ25 25 foot cable or Model INF SJ50M 50 meter cable Optional Equipme nt The following optional equipment is available for use with your Infinity Start System Call your Colorado Time Systems at 1 800 279 0111 x250 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 to place an order O TR 3 Tripod disassembles easily for storage Adjustable height Portable INF SP 125 or 200 40 watt speaker with 125 or 200 foot cable for far lane speaker mounting EXTSTROBE External strobe light M 25 50 100 or 200 Replacement Microphone with 25 50 100 or 200 foot cable INF SJ 25 or 50M Start jumper cable for electronic timer with 25 foot or 50 meter length BP 3 Spare battery and external charger QO QO qa Uu 1 2 Infinity Specifications Gen
8. enever the microphone start button is pressed If your electronic timer does not start properly check the start cable connections both at the timer cable harness or deck plate and at your Infinity Operating Notes Training Volume Control Battery Indicator Strobe Light Usage Using your Infinity electronic start system during training sessions is one of its most useful features Swimmers will quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and will thereby improve their start reflexes The volume control on the Infinity Connector Panel module affects only the PA volume The start and recall tones always operate at full volume If the start tone drops in volume or becomes longer the battery is getting low and needs to be recharged Check the Battery Life indicator LED to verify your battery s remaining power Its different colors indicate Green fully charged Yellow needs charging Red almost out of power Flashing green in charging mode If coaches parents and spectators attempt to start their stopwatches from the start tone they will not get accurate starts The relatively slow speed of sound compared with the speed of light generally results in late stop watch starts for observers at any distance from the speakers Educate your coaches parents and spectators to use Infinity s built in strobe or external strobe to trigger their stopwatch starts The strobe flash is unaffected by poor acoustics and the fast speed of
9. eral Physical Environmental Electrical Base Unit Battery Fuses Input and Output Connections Installation Maintenance Model INF SSM Loudspeaker Start System consisting of a start module with built in strobe built in 40 watt corrosion resistant speaker internal gel cell battery external battery charger wall brick one plug in micro phone and instruction guide Height 9 75 inches Length 14 25 inches Width 7 25 inches Weight 12 lbs 5 4 kg Temperature 0 C 50 C Humidity 90 non condensing Altitude 0 to 3000 m DC Supply 18 VDC 1 2A The 18 V power adapter is used for recharg ing only Note Your Infinity Start System can be operated only from battery power keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possi bility of electric shock Type One 12 V Gel Cell Operating Time 8 hours of normal use Recharge Time 8 hours Battery 5A Time Lag 5mm x 20mm Microphone Ports Input 5V External Charging Power Input 18 VDC 1 2A Speaker Port Output 18 VAC 5A max Start Port Opto Isolator Transistor This product is intended to be used in an indoor or outdoor swimming pool environment When it is operated in the United States it must be used in accordance with the National Electric Code When it is operated elsewhere it must be used in accordance with all applicable national and local codes and regulations When charging the Infinity Start System power supply must be
10. ged into AC power for charging It is therefore important that you make sure the battery is fully charged before each day s swimming the Battery Life indicator should be green Pay attention to the battery life indicator and recharge your battery after each use especially when the indicator turns yellow The Battery Life indicator will blink green on off when charging The best time to recharge the internal battery is immediately after each day s use To recharge the internal battery remove the Infinity from the 2 1 pool area plug the battery charger into a 115VAC outlet Attach the cable from the battery charger to the Charger connector on the Infinity con nection panel shown in Figure B below Turn the power switch to Off to charge the battery Keep the charger plugged in until the next use The charging circuit in the Infinity prevents overcharging allowing you to leave the battery charger plugged in for extended periods of time without damaging the battery or any other components If you do not use your Infinity for two or more months recharge the battery before use It is nor mal for rechargeable batteries to lose some power when not in use The battery will lose 20 of its charge in two to three months if it is not left plugged in Note Make sure the power switch is in the Off position while charging An optional spare battery and external charger BP 3 are also available for facilities to ensure that their Infinity always
11. has a charged battery ready Note Do not change the internal battery near water Bring unit to a dry location before removing internal battery 12v Battery CHARGER ON Charger Input Power Switch Speaker Volume 18 VDC ae 1 2A MAX OFF Battery Life BATTERY Control RU Indicator LED MICROPHONE 1 VOLUME Wired Microphone Or External Strobe Inputs MICROPHONE 2 EXTERNAL STROBE l P cado m MINN CTS Timer Output START OUTPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER External Speaker OBOABSART COR Figure B Infinity Connection Panel 2 2 Using your Infinity with an Electronic Timer Microphone On Off Switch Adjusting PA Volume Speakers If you are using your Infinity with an electronic sports timer connect the timer start cable from the cable harness or deck plate to the Start input on your Infinity connection panel The Infinity sends only Normally Open N O start pulses which work with all Colorado Time Systems electronic timers If your timer requires a Normally Closed start pulse contact your Colorado Time Systems repre sentative for factory modifications Connect the microphone to either of the microphone jacks on the Infinity connector panel Note Your Infinity electronic start system is designed for use only with facto ry supplied microphones For reliable operation do not connect any other devices other than CTS supplied microphones or external strobes to the microphone jack
12. inity electronic start system provides years of trouble free service If however you should experience difficulties with your Infinity first attempt to locate and solve the problem using the Troubleshooting guide Locate the prob lem you are experiencing and follow the remedies one at a time in the order presented checking your Infinity for proper operation between each recommended remedy Solving simple problems yourself will save you time and money If the problem you are experiencing is not mentioned in the Troubleshooting guide or the recommended steps do not solve the problem call Customer Service ext 256 toll free at 800 287 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 for assistance Troubleshooting This section helps you solve common start system problems quickly Locate the difficulty you are experiencing in the Symptom column and then follow the recommendations in the Action column one at a time in the order they appear If the problem you are experiencing is not listed or the recommended remedies do not have the desired effect write a summa ry of the problem and all steps you have taken to correct it and call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department ext 256 toll free at 800 CTS 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 Symptom Action 1 Check power On Off switch If power switch is on and the LED indicator is red the battery is discharged 2 Recharge battery See instructions beginning on page 2 1 3 Check
13. rmal operation of your Infinity start system A complete maintenance and troubleshooting section covers the most common problems that are user correctable For any repairs or problems not found in this instruction guide call Colorado Time Systems Customer Service Department ext 256 toll free at 800 279 0653 U S and Canada or 970 667 1000 1 1 Infinity Start System Features Your portable Infinity Start System contains a number of features which make it versatile and easy to use It also serves as a limited public address system allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at prac tice and to the swimmers and spectators at a meet Add to these features the peace of mind you get from knowing Colorado Time Systems stands behind you with more than thirty years of expertise in designing and building accurate reliable and innovative products Functions Public address system to address swimmers and spectators A 0 5 second dual tone electronic blast with simultaneous strobe flash False start recall repeating dual tone Battery Power Each Infinity start system has a safe reliable internal gel cell battery with external charger and battery life indicator The Infinity will not operate while plugged in to AC power Note Your Infinity Start System can be operated only from battery power keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possibility of electric shock Strobe Light Bright 360 strobe light automatic
14. s To turn on your Infinity start system flip the power switch to the On position The location of the power switch is shown in Figure B on page 2 2 Regardless of start or PA operation the Infinity consumes power when ever it is turned on Therefore it is very important that you remember to flip the power switch to the Off position when your Infinity is not in use Failure to do so will result in a discharged battery after a few days To pre vent battery discharge always remember to turn off the power switch and recharge the battery overnight as soon as possible after using your Infinity To adjust the PA volume turn on the Infinity and adjust the volume knob on the connector panel Rotating the volume control clockwise increases the volume rotating the volume control counter clockwise decreases the volume Test the volume level by speaking into the microphone The volume control affects only the PA volume start and recall tones always function at maximum volume Note To avoid feedback noise do not hold the microphone close to the speakers when testing the output volume Also turn the volume down to decrease feedback The Infinity has one built in speaker At the start impulse this speaker amplifies the start tone One optional external speaker can be added When using an external speaker connect it to the External Speaker jack on the connector panel Note Attach only the CTS approved Infinity external speaker to the spe
15. tor LED Green fully charged Yellow needs charging Red almost out of power Flashing green charging Battery Charging Select an appropriate location for your start system module usually the scorer s table Using the optional TR 3 tripod can give greater freedom to place your Infinity in the most convenient location Important When installing your start system in a pool area always place the start system module in a location where there is no chance that it could fall into the pool When using the built in strobe light the start system module should be positioned so that officials and spectators can start their watches from the strobe rather than the start tone improving the accuracy of watch starts The Infinity start system operates on its built in 12 VDC power source When the battery is fully charged typical operation is eight hours depend ing on usage Using the microphone as a public address system sub stantially reduces battery life The Infinity connection panel has a battery life indicator LED The LED will shine green when the battery is fully charged It will turn yellow when the battery has 5 6 hours of use remaining It is best to recharge the bat tery when the indicator turns yellow The battery indicator will turn red when only 1 2 hours of battery power remain While the Infinity is plugged in and charging the LED flashes green and turns solid green when charged Your Infinity will not operate while plug
16. 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 obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Using the Infinity Start System in a manner not specified by Colorado Time Systems may cause the protection provided by the equipment to be impaired Other than those maintenance items described in the Infinity 1 3 user manual there are no user serviceable parts on the Infinity Start System When servicing those parts shown in the user manual use only replacement parts specified Replacing of fuses or similar servicing shall be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply Strobe Speaker Connector Panel Figure A Infinity Start System Components 2 Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Infinity Electronic Start System The instructions in this chapter cover standard configura tions Your start system configuration may vary depending on specific requirements and optional equipment purchased General Guidelines Location Battery Battery Life Indica
17. with a new battery The battery indica tor LED will shine red if after charging the battery did not hold the charge To replace the battery place the Infinity unit on a table in a dry location away from the pool deck 1 With a Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the three screws on the back battery cover as shown in Figure C Remove the back panel of the Infinity Screws 2 Lift up the battery clip and slide the 12 volt gel cell battery partway out so you have easier access to the connectors 3 Disconect the two con nectors by wiggling them from side to side while pulling them off of the bat tery posts Figure C 12v Battery Compartment 4 Remove the battery 5 Lift up the battery clip and slide the new battery into the chamber with the battery connectors facing the opening Let the battery clip snap down on to the battery to hold it in place 4 4 6 Connect the colored wire connectors to the corresponding connectors on the battery Do not pull excessively on the wires or you may dislodge them from the main circuit board 7 Replace the back panel and tighten the three screws to hold the panel in place N A Colorado SS TIME SYSTEMS KU J Colorado Time Systems 1551 East 11th Street Loveland CO 80537 USA Sales U S and Canada 1 800 279 0111 x250 Service U S and Canada 1 800 287 0653 x256 Sales and Service outside U S and Canada 1 970 667 1000 Fax 970 667 1032 4 6
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