Daktronics DakStats 3000 Rodeo - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction 1
Section 1: Introduction
DakStats ® 3000 Rodeo software is a results program developed by Daktronics to be part of an
integrated stats, timing, and display package for rodeo. The program is used to input and organize
event information for display on Daktronics matrix displays. Such information might include: the
event leader, current contestant, overall event results, and go-round results. The operator is a critical
component in the success of a show and must have a thorough understanding of the system and how
each piece of hardware and software works together.
DakStats 3000 Rodeo software is compatible with:
 Daktronics All Sport ® 5100 and OmniSport ® 2000 timing consoles
 Daktronics LED matrix display controllers
 Daktronics Announcers Monitor terminals and Daktronics Press Row Monitor software
This manual includes the following main sections:
 Introduction covers basic information about the program and this manual.
 Installation & Registration describes the software installation procedures.
 Rodeo Operations, Display Profile Configuration, Input/Output Configuration, and
Season Configuration explain how to control and configure the application.
 Contact Information offers details about who to contact for help.
 Appendix contains supplemental information about or for the application.
Daktronics identifies manuals by an ED or DD number located on the cover page. Any other
documents referenced in this manual will be identified by the ED/DD number. For example, this
manual would be referred to as ED-14946.
1.1 System Requirements
The DakStats 3000 Rodeo software operates on a Windows ® -based computer. The following
list describes the computer requirements for the software:
 Windows XP operating system or better (Windows 7/8 – both 32 & 64 bit operating
systems are supported)
 CPU and RAM must at least be equal to minimum requirements of operating system
 Internet Explorer ® 6.0 or newer
The following requirements/equipment are optional for software operation:
 One serial port for connection to the OmniSport 2000 or All Sport 5100 console
 (one USB port and USB-to-serial adapter may be used in place of a serial port)
Note: OmniSport 2000 console may instead connect via Ethernet jack
(requires network switch/router).
 One serial port for connection to announcer monitor
 Ethernet jack or serial port for connection to display controller interface