PortaTree Pro-Ultimate-Gold Box(Firmware Version 2.14) - Manual

DRAG RACE Program Manual –
Firm Ver 2.14
The Portatree Professional “Ultimate” Drag Racing Timer (gold box) can be used with
an IBM Compatible Personal Computer connected through a Com Port (using a null modem
cable provided by Portatree) to the Portatree Professional. You can use a “USB” port with a
USB to RS-232 converter and a null modem cable (provided by Portatree) to attach to your
P.C. The best setup would be to get a P.C. with a Com Port so that you do not require a USB
to com port adapter. We always recommend our Professional track system software if you
intend to have over 100 entries. See the Specifications that we recommend for your computer
before your buy one and make sure that you run the viewing screen in 1024 x 768 resolution.
We also recommend a minimum of 2 P.C.’s on a LAN for maximum performance.
NOTE: You should make sure that your track is fully operational with the Eliminator
2000 backup computer before attempting to make runs with the P.C. interface!
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CONNECTING THE PORTATREE PROFESSIONAL COMPUTER TO THE P.C.
Make sure that you have loaded the software on to your P.C. using the Professional
Software Manual. The Drag Race Program must be run from the Main Screen. Make sure
that you are using the NULL Modem cable provided and connect to a Com Port
(Recommended) or connect through a “USB” port with the other end connected to your Pro
Box. Power up your Track Interface Box with 12 volts D.C.and make sure the Toggle Switch
located on the interface box is “ON” to power up your Portatree Professional Computer. The
L.E.D.’s on the face of the Pro Box should illuminate in a sequence shortly after the box is
powered up that indicates that the box is powered. Now click on the Drag Race Program
button on the Main Screen and you will see the Main Portatree Professional Drag Race
System screen open up. If you are connected to the Portatree Professional Computer, you
will see under the “Portatree Pro Status” the Serial, Version, Config, and Mfg Date appear. If
you see a Red Panel stating that the box is not connected, the P.C. was unable to open the
Com Port. If you see a green panel then the P.C. indicates the com port is good, but it can not
communicate with the Gold Box. You may have to go to the “Computer Setup” button on the
Main Screen and check the Port setting, or go to the “Device Manager” and check the
condition of the port. You must be connected to the Gold Box before you proceed !!!
Com Port Problem or PtsPro.ini setting Com Port indicates good, but Not connected