Race Timer

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Overview

Features

  • Racing Accuracy: 1ms, 1/1000 second timing for accurate timing. This is crystal oscillator based electronic hardware timing (the laptop computer is not involved in the measurement process). 0.5ms measurement granularity to ensure timing accuracy.
  • Racing Experience: Drag racing “Christmas Tree” sequencing starting display for real racing experience.
  • Race Viewing: Overhead screen projector (not supplied) display interface supported by the laptop for viewing by a large target audience.
  • Racing Display: Screen shows dual lane information: reaction time, race time and racing speed. All software is included.
  • Race Sensors: Supplied Infrared light beams provide non-contact race sensors. These employ modulation technology and automatic level control to operate reliably in a broad range of ambient lighting conditions with noise immunity for accurate timing.
  • Race Track: Track (not supplied) can be any practical length and the racing time is essentially unlimited. Metric or imperial supported for track length and speed in mph and km/h.
  • Racing Drivers: Racing driver names can be supplied as a text file and can be simply selected at racing time for an efficient racing experience.
  • Race Results: The daily racing results can be viewed in a table and are continuously stored in a spreadsheet for record keeping and analysis.
  • Race Modes: One or two lanes, winner can include reaction time as well as racing time, manual or automatic stating (with solenoid option).
  • Race Options: Solenoid starting with manual switches or user supplied firing mechanisms are supported.

Contents: Standard Option

For the standard option, infrared detectors are placed at the start and end of the track. The user supplies the track and starting hardware along with the computer.

Race Timer - Infrared option
(Note: Lead and other component colours may vary)
  • 1 x Controller module: placed at the start of the track for main timing control
  • 1 x Remote module: placed at the end of the track for end of race detection
  • 4 x IR receiver modules: placed across the track to pick up the racing cars
  • 2 x IR dual transmitter modules (optionally single transmitter modules can be provided)
  • 6 x 3.5mm connection leads: connects the IR modules to the control modules
  • 1 x USB cable with A and B plugs: connects the computer to the race timer controller
  • 1 x 20m (66’) lead (RJ45): for connecting remote and controller units

Contents: Solenoid starting Option

For the solenoid starting, infrared detectors are placed at the end of the track and solenoids at the start. The user supplies the track and mounting for the solenoids together with the firing pins.

Race Timer - Solenoid option
(Note: Lead and other component colours may vary)
  • 1 x Controller module: placed at the start of the track for main timing control
  • 1 x Remote module: placed at the end of the track for end of race detection
  • 2 x IR receiver modules: placed across the track to pick up the racing cars
  • 1 x IR dual transmitter modules (optionally single transmitter modules can be provided)
  • 3 x 3.5mm connection leads: connects the IR modules to the Control module
  • 1 x USB cable with A and B plugs: connects the computer to the race timer controller
  • 1 x 20m (66’) network lead (RJ45): for connecting remote and controller units
  • 2 x Start pushbutton switches: for manually starting the race
  • 2 x 3.5mm/RCA connection leads: connects the starting switches to the control modules
  • 1 x Starting module: provide power for firing the solenoids
  • 2 x 3.5mm connection leads: connects the Starting module to the Control module
  • 2 x Starting solenoids: used to puncture the CO2 cylinders or otherwise start the race
  • 1 x Power supply (12V 1A): provide power for the solenoid starting module
  • User Manual

Other Equipment

  • Track with starting and finishing gates together with launching mechanism (not supplied).
  • For the solenoid starting option then the firing mechanism is required, e.g. the firing pins (not supplied).
  • Laptop or desktop computer with USB connection (for management and display) running Windows XP SP3 or later – this is required (and not supplied).
  • Optional projector and screen with PC monitor cable which adds to the overall racing experience (and not supplied). The projector should have a minimum resolution of 1024 x 768.

Product Support and Warranty:

This product is fully supported and guaranteed for reliable and consistent operation:

  • Installation and initial operational support by phone, email, skype, etc
  • Ongoing queries, requests, suggestions, etc, by email
  • Replacement and optional parts can be ordered separately
  • One year warranty after purchase