background image

Race Timer 

 

Page 2  

 

 

 Supplied Infrared light beams provide non-contact race sensors. These employ 

modulation technology and automatic level control to operate reliably in a broad range of 
ambient lighting conditions with noise immunity for accurate timing. 

 

 Track (not supplied) can be any practical length and the racing time is essentially 

unlimited. Metric or imperial supported for track length and speed in mph and km/h

 

 Racing driver names can be supplied as a text file and can be simply selected 

at racing time for an efficient racing experience. 

 

 The daily racing results can be viewed in a table and are continuously stored in 

a spreadsheet for record keeping and analysis. 

 

 One or two lanes, winner can include reaction time as well as racing time, 

manual or automatic stating (with solenoid option). 

 

 Solenoid starting with manual switches or user supplied firing mechanisms 

are supported. 

Contents: Standard Option 

For the standard option, infrared detectors are placed at the start and end of the track. The user 
supplies the track and starting hardware along with the computer. 

 

(Note: Lead and other component colours may vary)

 

 

1 x Controller module: placed at the start of the track for main timing control 

 

1 x Remote module: placed at the end of the track for end of race detection 

 

4 x IR receiver modules: placed across the track to pick up the racing cars 

 

2 x IR dual transmitter modules (optionally single transmitter modules can be provided) 

 

6 x 3.5mm connection leads: connects the IR modules to the control modules 

 

1 x USB cable with A and B plugs: connects the computer to the race timer controller 

 

1 x 20m (66’) lead (RJ45): for connecting remote and controller units 

 

User Manual 

Contents: Solenoid starting Option 

For the solenoid starting, infrared detectors are placed at the end of the track and solenoids at the 
start together with the firing pins. The user supplies the track and mounting for the solenoids. 

Summary of Contents for RT1-UML

Page 1: ...d to time CO2 model drag racing cars These instructions apply to Hardware Version 1 0 Dual Infrared IR transmitter option separate IR transmitters are available is required Infrared beams for both the...

Page 2: ...d firing mechanisms are supported Contents Standard Option For the standard option infrared detectors are placed at the start and end of the track The user supplies the track and starting hardware alo...

Page 3: ...dule 2 x Starting solenoids used to drive a CO2 cylinder puncture pin or otherwise start the race 1 x Power supply 12V 1A provide power for the solenoid starting module User Manual Other Equipment Tra...

Page 4: ...Race Timer Page 4 One year warranty after purchase...

Page 5: ...am holes on each side 3 Connect 3 5mm leads from the IR receiver modules to the correct receiver inputs on the main controller unit for both lanes 1 and 2 Note that any leads should be physically secu...

Page 6: ...dual transmitter module when a central dual transmitter is physically possible to mount In this case mount each single transmitter module as required and point it at its counterpart receiver The lead...

Page 7: ...Race Timer Page 7...

Page 8: ...rect lanes 3 Connect 3 5mm leads from the starting module control inputs to the associated outputs on the main controller module for both lanes 1 and 2 Note that any leads should be physically secured...

Page 9: ...ible to the naked eye and also harmless 2 Optionally two single transmitter modules can replace the single dual transmitter module when a central dual transmitter is physically possible to mount In th...

Page 10: ...t com en au download details aspx id 40779 Once installed it should appear as Microsoft Net Framework 4 5 under Control Panel Programs and Features 2 Install the Race Timer application software by sel...

Page 11: ...h the lanes at the top of the lane light stack will turn green when IR beams are aligned c Capacitors Charging Please wait while the capacitors are charging for operating the starting solenoid module...

Page 12: ...es of the racers for each lane in the position required or selected them if they have been previously entered see Setup Options below 5 Press the start button on the computer and wait for the green ra...

Page 13: ...een may display the problem Which is also recorded in the following file tmp RaceTimerLog txt 4 The About box can be used to make any comments or requests on the Race Timer IR Beams The infrared beams...

Page 14: ...red An arrow appears above the column name to show if the results are sorted by ascending or descending order Also results are stored in the file RaceTimerResults csv in the My Documents area of the l...

Page 15: ...Race Timer Page 15...

Page 16: ...Name 1 2 from a drop down list in the main screen Manual name entry can also be selected if required check Allow Name Entry option Music played on the computer can be toggled on and off while racing...

Page 17: ...e units is required along with the actual race track length in order to display the vehicle speed in MPH or KM H Notes 1 With the solenoid starting option selected then automatic operation can be enab...

Reviews: