Duracell 3220 manual

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    Re v M Model 3220 Series T imer SBD Soap Bo x Derby F inish Dif f erential & ET T imer Owner’ s Manual RaceAmerica Corporation P .O. Box 3469 Santa Clara, CA 95055-3469 USA (408) 988-6188 http://www .raceamerica.com inf o@raceamerica.com Copyright 2008 RaceAmerica Corporation. The Leader in Event Critical Timing Electronics[...]

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    2 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD T able of Contents LIMITED W ARRANTY ........................................................................................................................3 P A CKA GE COMPONENTS .................................................................................................................4 PO WER REQUIREMENT[...]

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    3 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD RA CE A MERICA Timing Systems LIMITED W ARRANTY T o the orig ina l purc ha ser o f this RaceA mer ic a prod uct , Race Ame ric a war ran ts i t to be in good wo rk - ing order for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RaceAmerica or an authorized RaceAmerica distributor . Should this product[...]

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    4 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD P A CKA GE COMPONENTS Each 3220 Series T imer SBD timing system package includes: 1 - 3220D Series Console Unit 1 - IR Beam Emitter Model 5042 2 - IR T rack Sensors Model 5140 1 - Interconnect Cable Assembly for T rack Sensors & W in Lights (option) 3 - Foam Stands (7540) 1 - 12VDC Po wer Patch Cord 1 - Owner[...]

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    5 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD SET -UP STEPS - 3220 SERIES STEP 1 - F ami lia rize yourse lf wit h the compo nen ts pict ure d in this manual and ho w they interconnect. The T rack Sensor Interconnect Cable is configured for connection between the a Sensors, W in Lights and timer console at the finish line with a tail for a Start Sensor . Al[...]

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    6 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD The Emitter thro ws a spot light like beam of infrared light; the Sensor should be aligned near the center of the beam for optimal reception and alignment. Sensor Emitter Interconnect Cable to the T imer Console and the T rack Sensors through the opening in the back of the Foam Stand. If adding the ET option, see[...]

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    7 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD until the alignment starts counting determines the maximum vertical detection angle. Once these e xtrem es are establi shed , positio n t he Beam Emit- ter in the center of the left/right detection angle and up/down detection angle. Repeat this same process with the T rack Sensors. This will maxi- mize the alignm[...]

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    8 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD TIMING A R UN - Finish Differential Before timing a run, it may be desireable to enter the racer numbers so they will appear on the printout. T o enter a racer number , press the [9] CAR# button on the ke ypad to view the existing ent ri es; pres s [9] agai n to ente r ne w n um ber s; press [#] ENTER to accept t[...]

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    9 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD SYSTEM OPTIONS Se vera l options (Elapsed Ti me (ET), Printer , Digital Display or PC) can be connected by a RS232 cable connection up to 100 feet or by a W ireless Link for greater distances (line of sight up to a quarter mile). Connectors are on the un- derside of the console. ELAPSED TIME OPTION The Elapsed T [...]

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    10 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD MAINTENANCE The 3220 Serie s Con sole, Beam Emi tter , and T rack Sensors do not require any maintenance. T o insur e unin ter rup ted o per ati on on race day , it is suggested to keep track of battery usa ge hour s so as to have fully char ged batteries. Plan to re- place the ‘C’ cells in the Beam Emitter [...]

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    11 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD 7540C - F oam Stand Assembly Instructions ‘AA ’ Battery Emitter (5040B, 5050B & 5058B) 1. Install batteries and turn on the Emitter . 2. Separate the Base of the Foam Stand from the T op. 3. Place the 5040/5050/5058 Emitter into the Base foam with the battery side do wn. 4. Slide the T op on the Base. Pl[...]

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    12 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD TIMESLIP HEADER The 3220 Console allows custom timeslip header input for four lines of up to 39 characters each to print at the top of each timeslip. Input for the T imeslip Header is found in the [ConFig] [HEAdEr] menu. Once the configuration is input, it is sav ed until changed or deleted. Input is from the ke[...]

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    13 RaceAmerica Model 3220 T imer SBD Character Position 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Printed Character Character Code Printed Character Character Code Printed Character Character Code Priinted Character Character Code TIMESLIP LA Y OUT WORKSHEET Line 4 Line 3 Line 2 Line[...]