PortaTree Eliminator Sand and Dirt Tracks - Manual (Page 3)

must have a minimum of 2 amps of supply current. Do not use an inexpensive supply or you may
encounter start up problems with the Eliminator 2000. We recommend an automotive battery with a
6 amp battery charger continually charging the system.
NOTE:
1. Do not power up the Eliminator 2000 unit until all tree and track
connections are properly attached to the sub d connectors.
2. Do not use the small transformer to power up the Eliminator 2000 in conjunction with
the interface box. The interface box will power up the Eliminator 2000.
16. After powering up the interface box you will have power to all of your detectors but the pre-stage
and stage lights on the Christmas tree will not work until the computer is connected and you are in
the Competition or Setup Mode. You can align all of the detectors by sweeping left/right and
up/down. The red L.E.D. will illuminate when the detector is aligned. Read the literature to
efficiently align them. They may or may not require sensitivity adjustment.
17. The Eliminator 2000 can be connected after the detectors are all working. Disconnect the 12-volt
power to the interface box and then plug the two 25 pin sub d connectors into their respective
positions. Power up the interface box. Read the manual on the ELIMINATOR 2000 OPERATION.
SET IT ACCORDINGLY.
18. Now the starting line can be set using the pre-stage and stage lights on the Christmas Tree. After
the rollout is set and the detectors are securely fastened. You must keep the detectors out of the
direct sunlight and you must keep them out of heavy moisture condition. We suggest covering the
detectors with a white PVC pipe.
19. All detectors must have covers over them to keep them out of the weather and to keep the sun
from directly contacting them. The starting line takes a lot of time to set up correctly so you may
want to permanently fix them and place a rigid steel cover over them.
PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL DURING INSTALLATION TO AVOID LENGHTY
TROUBLE SHOOTING. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS,
PLEASE CALL 508-278-2199 OR FAX 508-278-5887 OR E-MAIL [email protected]
Sand Drag Tracks require the same accuracy as asphalt drags so it is very important for you to take
you time setting up the system. Make sure that you fully read and understand the photocell alignment
procedures so that you will get proper and consistent results.