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Table of Contents
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Section 1:
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1
1.1
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Resources .................................................................................................................................. 2
1.3
Reference Guides..................................................................................................................... 2
1.4
Daktronics Exchange and Repair & Return Programs ....................................................... 3
Exchange Program ........................................................................................................... 3
Before Contacting Daktronics ................................................................................. 3
Repair & Return Program ............................................................................................... 4
Shipping Address ..................................................................................................... 4
Daktronics Warranty and Limitation of Liability ........................................................ 4
1.5
Console Revision History ....................................................................................................... 5
Section 2:
Timing System Setup ................................................................................................. 7
2.1
Connections on the Console................................................................................................... 7
Power Connection ............................................................................................................ 8
Rodeo Timing Interface Connection .............................................................................. 8
Judges’ Console Connection ........................................................................................... 8
Wireless Photocell Connection ....................................................................................... 9
Daktronics Numeric Display Connection ..................................................................... 9
Serial Connections.......................................................................................................... 10
DakStats Rodeo Software....................................................................................... 10
Matrix Display Connection.................................................................................... 10
Network Connections .................................................................................................... 11
External Switch Inputs .................................................................................................. 11
2.2
Rodeo Timing Interface ........................................................................................................ 12
Power Connection .......................................................................................................... 12
Pushbutton Connection ................................................................................................. 13
Wired Photocell Connection ......................................................................................... 13
Horn Outputs ................................................................................................................. 14
Section 3:
General Console Features & Operation ................................................................. 15
3.1
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) .......................................................................................... 15
3.2
The Keypad ............................................................................................................................ 15
Number Key Pad............................................................................................................ 15
Arrow Keys ..................................................................................................................... 15
Enter/Yes ........................................................................................................................ 15
Clear/No ......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3
Built-in Printer ....................................................................................................................... 16
Correct Paper Installation ............................................................................................. 16
3.4
Startup .................................................................................................................................... 16
3.5
Setting Radio Channels on Wireless Consoles .................................................................. 17
Single Controller Systems Channel Setting ................................................................ 17
Multiple Controller with Single Broadcast Group Channel Setting........................ 17
Multiple Controller with Multiple Broadcast Systems Channel Setting ................ 18
Basic Operation of Radio Settings ................................................................................ 18
3.6
Updating Software in the Console ...................................................................................... 19