Daktronics OmniSport 2000 Timing Console - Manual (Page 181)

Relay Take-Off Platform 163
 The dual banana cord attached to the gray electronics box will be plugged into either
the lane module for an on-deck system or a deck plate for an in-deck system.
Typically the RTOP is plugged into the Button 3 input (Figure 185). The push button
and RTOP cables are stackable connectors. If all three push buttons are in use, piggy-
back the RTOP plug on one of the button plugs. For more information refer to
Section 2.4.
Tip: Usually swim meets use one or two
backup buttons leaving Button 3 empty.
Dedicate Button 3 for the RTOP. This
way the configuration for the OmniSport
2000 console can stay on input 3.
Test the RTOP
When using the OmniSport 2000 console:
 Plug the RTOP into a button input on the deck cabling, typically Button 3 input.
Configure the OmniSport 2000 console for that button (Section 5.6).
 The red LED on the RTOP’s gray electronics box should be flashing.
 Place hand flat on the RTOP, hold for two seconds. Remove hand quickly. The red
LED should turn on solid for approximately 1 sec then begin flashing again.
 Verify that the times are appearing on OmniSport printouts. Times should also
appear in Pro Swimming computer if using that software.
Note: The OnmiSport 2000 console must be configured for a relay event in order to
see Exchange times.
When using the pace clock:
 Set the pace clock to Program 11.
 Connect the RTOP cord into the pace clock jack
labeled “Platform” (Figure 186).
 Place hand on the RTOP, hold for 2 seconds and
quickly pull away. The top colon on the pace
clock will quickly flash on and off if there is
proper connection.
12.2 Operations
The Relay Take-Off Platform’s main function is for
relay exchanges during competitive events. When
used in conjunction with a complete Daktronics timing
system it can be used to detect relay exchanges to
1/100
th of a second. Daktronics RTOPs will only work
with an OmniSport 2000 timer or a Daktronics pace
clock. Coaches can use the RTOP in practices with the
pace clock to improve start reaction times. Figure 187
shows a negative exchange when the swimmer left the
platform early.
Figure 185: Plug RTOP into Lane Module
Figure 186: Connecting to Pace
Clock
Figure 187: Pace Clock Showing
Negative Exchange