PortaTree TIMING SYSTEMS V3.6 & 4.0 - Manual (Page 8)

POWER SAVER MODE --- FEATURE CAN BE TURNED ON OR OFF
The Portatree Eliminator has a unique power saver mode that will automatically
power down all lights on the Christmas tree when the unit is not used for 15 seconds.
Power saver will not work when you are in display mode. All lights on the tree will go
out and stay out until a stage switch is depressed and held for .3 seconds. The Eliminator
will then go back to normal operation.
ROCKER SWITCH
We strongly recommend that unless the Eliminator is being used, that the Rocker
Switch located on the left side of the unit be place in the off position. This will greatly
extend the life of the batteries.
CHANGING BATTERIES
To change batteries: remove the back cover – 4 screws – and lift off. DO NOT
REMOVE THE CIRCUIT CARD RETAINING SCREWS. Two 9 volt batteries can
be located in the battery storage compartment. You can use only one battery if you
choose, but two batteries will almost double the operation time of the Eliminator.
Always replace with two NEW batteries.
ACCESSORIES
The Eliminator is completely compatible with all Portatree Full Size Christmas
Trees - - The Econotree - - The National Event Tree - - The Professional Tree - - and our
Single-Sided Tree. The 25 pin sub D connector at the side of the Eliminator will directly
drive any full-sized Portatree tree.
Vehicle Connections are available for in vehicle testing, and photo cells are
available for starting line and down track testing. An optional RS-232 port is located at
the top of the Eliminator which will drive a Large 2-inch X 15 Character L.E.D. Display
(The Serial Port is activated when you purchase the Large Display). Please refer to our
catalog for a listing of all accessories and cost.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR PORTATREE ELIMINATOR
The object of any practice session is to improve your consistency and eventually
improve your overall reaction time. Unless you absolutely know your vehicle’s rollout
time, which can only be determined by using a unique Portatree Starting Line
System, you must rely on your ability to transfer your practice consistency to the track.
This is very difficult to do because at the track there is a high degree of anxiety and