Sighting infrared photocells – Daktronics C44 User Manual
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New Track
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Installation
switch on the starter’s console must be off to reset the timer. The switch on the starter’s
console marked emergency also turns the lights on and off.
Switch both to emergency mode. Test to be sure that the starter’s console cannot reset the
tree while the emergency light is on. Turn off the emergency switch on the starter’s
console. Now test the C-44 to make sure it cannot reset the timers. Now turn both
switches off and check to be sure the timer can be reset by the C-44.
Start Line Photocell Check
Use the photocell check function that is built into the isolation interface to check the
operation of the start line photocells. Refer to Photocell Check in 3.2 for instructions on
the use of the photocell check function.
Timer - Intermediate Photocell Check
Test the operation of the intermediate photocells and light sources. Use the photocells
check function as in Photocell Check in 3.2.
Timer - Win Lights - Finish Line Photocell Check
Use the Win Lights diagnostics function that is built into the C-44 to test the optional Win
Lights. Refer to
Use the photocell check function again to check the operation of the finish line
photocells. Now all photocells should be operational.
Printers
Before each race, ensure that the printers and timer are connected. Make sure both
printers are on and on-line. Check to be sure both printers are enabled. If “off” shows up
by either Log or Time Slip, refer to System Configuration Settings in Section 3.3 on
enabling them. If “not ready” shows up by Log or Time Slip, something is not working
right from the computer to the printer.
Scoreboards (Optional)
Use the scoreboard diagnostics function that is built into the C-44 to test the operation of
the scoreboards. Refer to
instructions on the use of the scoreboard diagnostics function.
Final Testing
Finally, drive a car down the track at constant speed and check the operation of the entire
system. Verify the accuracy of the times that are returned as well as the speeds.
2.10
Sighting Infrared Photocells
Follow the photocell alignment procedures that come with the photocells.