Sport timing specialists polaris autocross timing system operating instructions farmtek, inc. 1000 north hwy 78, suite d (972) 429-0947 wylie, tx 75098 (800) 755-6529 farm t ek.
Fcc and industry canada information this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital de- vice, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference when the equip- ment is operated in a...
© farmtek, inc. Polaris timer console overview batteries the polaris timer console is powered by four aa alkaline batteries. The timer runs 50 to 60 hours on a new set of batteries. Always turn the timer off before changing the batteries and always replace all four batteries at the same time – do no...
© farmtek, inc. Wireless electric eyes overview batteries the electric eyes operate over 70 hours from a 9 volt alkaline battery (use only alkaline batteries). The power lamp on the unit glows steadily while the battery is good and flashes when the battery is low. To help detect an eye with a low ba...
© farmtek, inc. (800) 755-6529 preparation for use 1) attach each electric eye to a tripod. Place transmitter/receiver pairs facing each other to form start/stop lines between the eyes. The low- est tripod height is generally best for timing ve- hicles. 2) turn the electric eyes on. The power indica...
© farmtek, inc. Timer operation timer operation is virtually hands free. When the start beam is broken, the timer sounds a single beep and begins timing the vehicle. When the finish beam is broken, the timer sounds a double beep and shows the driver’s final time. Up to seven vehicles can be on cours...
© farmtek, inc. Helpful hints – electric eyes optical interference / crosstalk if the start and finish lines are along the same side of the course (or even close to being along the same line), be sure to face the eyes in opposite direc- tions as shown to the right. This pre- vents the start electric...
© farmtek, inc. Advanced features in addition to starting the timer with eye #1 and stopping the timer with eye #2, the timer provides other electric eye combinations. To select a different electric eye combination: 1) press setup to access setup options. 2) press next choice until set eye usage is ...
© farmtek, inc. Computer interface the optional computer interface cable provides a connection between the timer console and a serial port or usb port on a computer. We offer a simple interface program that places times into the active cell on a spreadsheet or similar program each time the finish li...
© farmtek, inc. Computer interface (cont’d) ra t-link choose this option to emulate the output of the raceamerica t-link system. The timer console emulates the t-link “z” unit. The timer transmits both start and finish beam breaks to the computer to support advanced features in your software. Note t...
