Colorado time systems GEN7, User Manual

Page 1: ...F1058 Rev 202012 Legacy Timer User Guide...

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Page 3: ...Event Info Lane Data Status Bar Quick Actions Settings 17 Settings Tabs and Toolbar General Timing Scoreboard Printing Session Event Sequence Session Session Settings Basic Operation 41 Tutorial 41 St...

Page 4: ...ectors Case Cables Touchpads and Buttons Start Systems Scoreboard Appendix A Specifications 57 Environmental Electrical Input and Output Connections from top left to bottom right Installation Maintena...

Page 5: ...ace It is a direct replacement for any existing CTS Timing Console The hardware and software combination give you the flexibility to run your meets your way Gen7 exceeds current standards by offering...

Page 6: ...ock When used outdoors install only to a covered Class A GFCI protected receptacle that is weatherproof with the power unit connected to the receptacle If one is not provided contact a qualified elect...

Page 7: ...r Connecting the Start System The start system can be connected to the Gen7 timer in two different ways Connect the start system directly to the timer using one R SJ xx cable for the start signal Powe...

Page 8: ...terface computer and timer must be connected to the same network The Gen7 Timer supports an Ethernet connection The interface computer can be connected to the network via a cabled Ethernet connection...

Page 9: ...matically If the timer is not found an IP address can be specified manually Set Up Each time you open the Gen7 Swimming software you need to either create a new meet or open an existing meet Create a...

Page 10: ...displayed Timer State Running Time When READY FOR START is displayed the system is in the reset state and is ready for a race to be started During a race the Running Time will be displayed here After...

Page 11: ...pen a dialog box where the current completed event results can be printed or exported to PDF See page 31 for printer settings Race Data The button navigates to the Race Data Screen Here the results of...

Page 12: ...e components and corrosion oxide buildup on conductors that creates a resistance which diminishes electrical current flow See page 50 for details on how to test components using the Diagnostic tool Se...

Page 13: ...backstroke start reaction on or off See page 22 for information on adjusting backstroke start reaction settings 2 Scoreboard State Here the scoreboard state can be toggled between On Blank with Time o...

Page 14: ...dialog box where a new session or meet can be created See page 7 for details on creating a meet or session Event Info The Event Info section is where current event and heat selection are managed and w...

Page 15: ...Time Standards and Team Scores Current heat number Increment heat forward Increment heat backward Next empty heat Current race number Records When a record has been defined in Session Settings see pa...

Page 16: ...is accidentally turned off during an event the software will continue to record timing inputs registered in the lane Turn the lane on during the race or before saving race results and the lane results...

Page 17: ...gives access to actions that are commonly performed throughout a meet Click the button to expand the menu Note Quick Action menu options can be adjusted using the displayed icons without the need to...

Page 18: ...Arm All Click to arm all active lanes for split times Note Only available while an event is running 5 Finish Arm All Arms all active lanes to accept a finish input Note Only available while an event i...

Page 19: ...te to the Session tab in the Settings screen see page 33 Settings Tabs and Toolbar The top portion of the Settings screen is present through all sub menus Each of the settings tabs will navigate to a...

Page 20: ...Choose accent color displayed on all screens 3 Beeper Volume The slider adjusts the volume of beeps from the timer when there is a timing input registered 4 Enable Interface Animations Select to have...

Page 21: ...appings to open a dialog box with options for setting the Timer Start input to either the near or far end 6 Default Governing Body This sets the default governing body that is selected when a new meet...

Page 22: ...imary mode of finish you can promote the inputs so that Pad becomes Button A Button A becomes Button B and Button B becomes Button C This will allow a 2 Button finish with a single cable harness 2 Def...

Page 23: ...rse In the event of a missed pad touch and with Missed Pad Warnings enabled a Missed Touch message will display for about one second in the Lane Data portion of the Main screen for the affected lane A...

Page 24: ...g in the Scoreboard screen and is NOT connected to the pad delay 8 Relay Judging Interval The relay judging interval sets the amount of time before and after a touchpad hit during which the Gen7 Timer...

Page 25: ...th are selected the mode listed first will display first followed by mode listed second 2 Split Display Time This adjusts the amount of time the split times are visible on the scoreboard When a combin...

Page 26: ...for example 4 modules in an 8 lane pool the scoreboard will show the data in phases beginning with lanes 1 4 followed by lanes 5 8 Phasing Speed Sets the duration that each phase of data will be disp...

Page 27: ...t are changed while the timer is in the reset state see Timer State Event runtime on page 8 6 Post Places The Post Places option selects whether places are posted at each split or only at the final ti...

Page 28: ...Additional information can be shown sequentially when the timer is in reset see Edit Sequence Items below 9b Time per Item Sets the amount of time the finish time and each scrolling sequence item will...

Page 29: ...the signal 12 Time of Day options Time of day is where the options are set for the time of day that is displayed on the scoreboard Select between 12 or 24 hour formats and set whether to display only...

Page 30: ...l number will appear on the right side of each module This number corresponds to the channel number listed in the scoreboard definitions screen To blank a module click the in the module dropdown and m...

Page 31: ...re printed or sets to print directly without showing a preview first 3 Default Printer Sets the default printer that results will print to You can override the default printer from the print preview s...

Page 32: ...y of multiple events dialog box where settings can be applied to multiple events that meet designated conditions Examples To set all 25 yard events to start at the far end use the Set Start End line o...

Page 33: ...ault Coed Girls or Boys meet can be selected Click OK and the Gen7 software will generate a standard NFHS event sequence If needed the events can be edited just like any other event When the event seq...

Page 34: ...The race distance can also be typed 3D Stroke Sets the stroke type s for the selected event 3E Relay Sets if the event is a relay and how many relay swimmers there will be 3F Round Set the type of ro...

Page 35: ...allows the settings for the current meet to be adjusted In the Edit Meet Settings dialog box the meet name start and end dates and governing body of the meet can be changed or you can select to archi...

Page 36: ...o that each lane number is displayed as that same lane number Reversed maps the lanes in reverse order For example an 8 lane pool mapped in reverse order would display lane 8 as lane 1 If using an On...

Page 37: ...Scores section of the Main Screen see page 13 Click the to add a new record tag Enter a two letter tag in the Tag field for the record that will be displayed in Records section of the Main screen see...

Page 38: ...mber and session start time can be changed and a custom tag assigned to the session can be added or changed 7 Lanes in Pool Use the Lanes in Pool drop down to select how many lanes there are in the po...

Page 39: ...has six teams so lanes 1 2 9 and 10 will be turned off see page 14 and there will be no far end splits Starting the Race Gen7 Swimming is in the reset state and is ready to begin timing a race see pag...

Page 40: ...ol and come in to touch at the near end The swimmer in lane 5 touches first The timer beeps at the touch see page 19 and the number of completed lengths for that lane is displayed The pad status indic...

Page 41: ...er registers this as a touch Lane 6 now shows incorrectly that 6 8 lengths have been completed and that it is on the finish lap To correct this click touch button to remove the last touch from lane 6...

Page 42: ...ays the place picks in each lane As soon as the race is over click Finished and then Save and Reset This stores the race results in memory After the race if you wish to post the race results on the sc...

Page 43: ...ally clicked for a lane with a swimmer in it The Gen7 Timer will still record splits and finishes Turn the lane back on before saving the event and all the data will be there Lanes marked as no show w...

Page 44: ...time will be the time in the middle of the three times In the event of a late touch or missed touch at the end of a race back up times can be easily promoted in place of pad times For a late touch cli...

Page 45: ...www coloradotime com 47 Keyboard Shortcuts A list of available keyboard shortcuts can be found by clicking on the keyboard icon in the upper right of the screen...

Page 46: ...ke sure meet management cable is connected to both the meet management computer and the Meet Management port on the back of the Gen7 timer 3 Refer to your meet management software manuals Start system...

Page 47: ...nected to Meet management port on the back of the timer see page 4 4 Refer to your meet management program manuals Gen7 Software is unable to connect to Gen7 Timer 1 Check that the ethernet cable is s...

Page 48: ...RJPs should be plugged in to deckplates or cable harnesses 2 When the pool is empty start Real Time diagnostics All inputs should show up as Open a If you see any inputs register as Shorted Corroded...

Page 49: ...olumn Inputs at the near end will show n in the place column Pads show as P pushbuttons show as A B or C If a component has an error E will display in that components place on the scoreboard 6 The sta...

Page 50: ...replace if necessary Corrosion If this is shown after pressing a touchpad or pushbutton it could be a sign that either the plug or jack is corroded Examine the plug on the pad button and clean with ru...

Page 51: ...ame motion Never use corrosive cleaners such as steel wool or corrosive chemicals such as Lime A Way to clean these connectors Note In order to reduce corrosion on the touchpad connectors it is advise...

Page 52: ...rongs do not fit properly Refer to Figure A 4 Check connector prongs for corrosion and clean or replace connectors as necessary Refer to your touchpad manual for detailed care instructions Start Syste...

Page 53: ...oradotime com 1 970 667 1000 Scoreboard Inspect the scoreboard data cable connectors for corrosion and broken or frayed wires Clean or replace as necessary Consult your scoreboard manual for any maint...

Page 54: ...8mA Power input 12V 8A max Powers device and charges battery power supply model R 920 055 only Installation Maintenance This product is intended to be used in an indoor or outdoor swimming pool enviro...

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