Daktronics HS-200 Horn Start - Manual (Page 19)

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Section 3: Features & Accessories
This section describes the accessories that are available with the HS-200 horn start.
3.1 Smart Start
Note: This feature is available on 0A-1056-0234/0235 models only.
The latest HS-200 horn start has the capability to detect a connection from the timer console.
If the horn start is connected to an OmniSport 2000 timing console, the Smart Start will
sense the timer via the dual banana plug extension cable plugged into the N/O or N/C
OTHER input.
When activated (see Section 2.5), the Smart Start feature will allow normal use of the horn
start microphone but will not allow a Start tone and Strobe activation unless the HS-200 is
connected to the timing console and the console is ready for the next race. Should the timing
console not have a ready status feature, then the Smart Start will function based on cable
connection only.
If a timing console is ready and properly connected, the READY/RECALL LED will be on
and not flashing. It will take a couple of seconds to initialize. If no timing console is present
and/or the cable connecting the HS-200 and console is damaged, unplugged, or plugged in
backwards (black into red), the READY/RECALL LED will be OFF.
3.2 Practice Mode
Note: This feature is available on 0A-1056-0234/0235 models only.
Setting the HS-200 into Practice Mode (see Section 2.5) changes the delay time between
consecutive starts to three seconds between beeps compared to the default delay time of
eighteen seconds. Cycling the power on the horn start will deactivate Practice Mode.
Note: When in Practice Mode, the strobe will not flash until after ten seconds have elapsed
between strobes. Also, the Smart Start feature is disabled while in Practice Mode.
It is NOT recommended that Practice Mode be used for timed competitions.
3.3 Backstroke Flagpole Bracket
The Backstroke Flagpole Bracket (Figure 16) allows the
horn start to be mounted to the backstroke flagpole. When
pool deck space is limited, this eliminates the clutter of a
podium or tri-pod on the deck and the possibility of the
unit being knocked into the pool. The backstroke flagpole
is also a good position for the horn start because sound is
distributed evenly across the lanes.
Figure 16: Flagpole Bracket