Infinity F849 manual

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    Infinity S t art System User Guide F849 Rev. 1005[...]

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    Part Number F849, Rev. 1005 ©2005 Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved. Colorado Time Systems Corporate Office 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales : 800-279-0111 or +1 970-667-1000 Service: 800-287-0653 x256 or +1 970-667-1000 x256 Service Fax: 970-667-1032 Web: www.coloradotime.com Email: customerservice@coloradotime.com[...]

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    i T able of Content s 1 Introduction Receiving Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Scope of this Instruction Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 Infinity Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Infinity Specifications[...]

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    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems’ Infinity start system. Its multi-purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of these applications are included in this manual. When you receive your Colorado Time Systems’ equipment, follo[...]

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    1-2 Your portable Infinity Start System contains a number of features which make it versatile and easy to use. It also serves as a limited public address system, allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at prac- tice and to the swimmers and spectators at a meet. Add to these features the peace of mind you get from knowing Colorado Time S[...]

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    1-3 Model INF-SSM : Loudspeaker Start System consisting of a start module with built-in strobe, built-in 40-watt corrosion-resistant speaker, internal gel-cell battery, external battery charger wall brick, one plug-in micro- phone, and instruction guide. Height: 9.75 inches Length: 14.25 inches Width: 7.25 inches Weight: 12 lbs (5.4 kg) Temperature[...]

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    1-4 user manual, there are no user serviceable parts on the Infinity Start System. When servicing those parts shown in the user manual, use only replacement parts specified. Replacing of fuses or similar servicing shall be performed only while the unit is disconnected from the source of supply. Strobe Connector Panel Speaker Figure A: Infinity Star[...]

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    2 Setup This chapter contains instructions for setting up your Infinity Electronic Start System. The instructions in this chapter cover standard configura- tions. Your start system configuration may vary depending on specific requirements and optional equipment purchased. Select an appropriate location for your start system module—usually the sco[...]

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    2-2 pool area, plug the battery charger into a 115VAC outlet. Attach the cable from the battery charger to the Charger connector on the Infinity con- nection panel, shown in Figure B below. Turn the power switch to Off to charge the battery. Keep the charger plugged in until the next use. The charging circuit in the Infinity prevents overcharging, [...]

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    2-3 If you are using your Infinity with an electronic sports timer, connect the timer start cable from the cable harness or deck plate to the Start input on your Infinity connection panel. The Infinity sends only Normally Open (N.O.) start pulses, which work with all Colorado Time Systems’ electronic timers. If your timer requires a Normally Clos[...]

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    To connect the external strobe, plug one end of a DC3 cable into the external strobe and the other end into either microphone 1 or 2 on the infinity start system. Either microphone plug will work. External Strobe 2-4[...]

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    3-1 3 Using Y our Infinity Electronic S t art System To use the starter’s microphone for public address , press the push-to- talk switch located on the top left side of the microphone and speak into the grille on the front of the microphone. To start a race , hold down the push-to-talk switch and press the start button on the top left side of the[...]

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    T raining V olume Control Battery Indicator Strobe Light Usage 3-2 Using your Infinity electronic start system during training sessions is one of its most useful features. Swimmers will quickly become accustomed to electronic starting and will thereby improve their start reflexes. The volume control on the Infinity Connector Panel module affects on[...]

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    Battery Cable Harness Storage 4-1 4 Maintenance and T roubleshooting This chapter contains maintenance and troubleshooting information which helps you keep your Infinity in good working order and helps you solve common problems quickly and easily. Your Infinity electronic start system has been carefully designed to pro- vide years of trouble-free s[...]

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    4-2 Colorado Time Systems has taken great care to ensure that your Infinity electronic start system provides years of trouble-free service. If, however, you should experience difficulties with your Infinity, first attempt to locate and solve the problem using the Troubleshooting guide. Locate the prob- lem you are experiencing and follow the remedi[...]

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    4-3 Symptom Action Notes Infinity does not start 1. Check cable connections at timer, electronic timer but start cable harness (or deck plate) and Infinity. horn sounds properly. 2. Make sure you are using a Colorado Time Systems timer (Normally Open circuit) 3. Possible electronic timer failure — attempt to start timer manually. No start or reca[...]

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    4-4 If you are experiencing a problem not found in the Troubleshooting guide or not corrected by the troubleshooting instructions, it may be necessary to send part or all of your Infinity to the factory for service. Depending on the problem, it may be necessary to return the entire start system. The following list contains the components which can [...]

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    6. Connect the colored wire connectors to the corresponding connectors on the battery. Do not pull excessively on the wires or you may dislodge them from the main circuit board. 7. Replace the back panel and tighten the three screws to hold the panel in place. 4-5[...]

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    4-6 Colorado Time Systems 1551 East 11th Street Loveland, CO 80537 USA Sales: U.S. and Canada: 1-800-279-0111 x250 Service: U.S. and Canada: 1-800-287-0653 x256 Sales and Service outside U.S. and Canada: +1 970-667-1000 Fax: 970-667-1032[...]