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PORTATREE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

STAND ALONE

“ WHEN NOT USING A P.C. “

NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH A KEYBOARD TO THE PORTATREE

PROFESSIONAL WHEN USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER AND

CUSTOM SOFTWARE

The Portatree Professional Computer can be used in two modes of operation. It can be

used stand alone with data entry via the IBM compatible keyboard provided, or in conjunction

with an IBM compatible personal computer along with the optional software package available

from Portatree.

The stand-alone mode gives you piece of mind if your P.C. should fail. The Portatree

Professional can still generate timeslips and a data log in the stand alone mode and can still

operate with all of the special features regarding tree types and speeds as well as handicaps

and true win. A Level Shifter must be connected directly to the Portatree Professional in order

to generate time slips in stand alone.

The advantage of running with a Personal Computer is that your race can be run more

efficiently with more information available to your announcer including a data base on each

individual driver. The P.C. allows for multiple vehicle entry while the race is being run. The

P.C. will also contain a running log of all runs that were made on your track from the beginning

until the end of the racing season. For more information on the database and the capabilities of

the software package, please call Portatree.

This instruction sheet is for use with the Portatree Professional in stand-alone mode

only and will not cover any of the features when using the personal computer mode of

operation. If you really want to learn how to use the Portatree Professional quickly, please

review the video tape provided with your system.

The track interface box #1 is used to power the Portatree Professional up when used at

all racetracks. The optional 12-volt power jack is NOT to be used when using a track interface

box. This input jack is to be used for testing only! After your track is completely wired and

tested without the Portatree Professional attached, you can then connect the Portatree

Professional to the system. Make sure the power switch is “OFF” (toggle switch) on the track

interface box #1 before the Portatree Professional is connected to the system.

After all connections to the Portatree Professional computer are complete, power up

the track interface box #1 with 12 volts D.C. power. Portatree recommends an automotive

battery as it is the most reliable and cannot over voltage the system. We also recommend

that a 12 volt -- 6 amp MINIMUM battery charger be used on the battery when in operation.

The first screen that you will see is the serial number, date of manufacture, version

number and hardware configuration codes. The next screen is the main menu:

Competition (this is the racing program)

Diagnostics (for testing purposes only) -- (Non Functional at this time)

System Setup (This is where you can make changes.)

Summary of content (5 pages)

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PORTATREE PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTIONS STAND ALONE “ WHEN NOT USING A P.C. “ NOTE: DO NOT ATTACH A KEYBOARD TO THE PORTATREE PROFESSIONAL WHEN USING A PERSONAL COMPUTER AND CUSTOM SOFTWARE The Portatree Professional Computer can be used in two modes of operation. It can be used stand alone with data entry via the IBM compatible keyboard provided, or in conjunction with an IBM compatible personal computer along with the optional software package available from Portatree.
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In order to access the desired program, you must select a “C” for competition or an “S” for system setup. This format of using the first letter of the menu item will be used in most parts of the Professional’s operation. SYSTEM SETUP (“S”) When you depress the “S” you will see: Printers Oscillate: N Clock E.T. Start MPH 066 Timeslip Text Dual Red:N Sensors You can access any of the above areas by depressing the first letter of each subject.
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Stoplight trap Depress “T” then “1” through “9”( or “F”) Tree off Time Depress “Tab” key then “1” through “9” The stoplights would be located past the finish line and are used to tell the driver that he has finished (or is about to finish) the race. The settings are for activating each stoplight and they are “T” - - the mph photo cell signal, “F” the finish line photo cell signal, or “T’ with a delay time (“1”=.05sec, “2”=.10, “3”=.15, “4”=.20, “5”=.25, “6”=.30, “7”=.35, “8”=.40, ‘’9”=.45).
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*** This whole section is set by the factory and should not be changed unless you consult the factory or fully understand these features. At any time you can exit from the setup menu by depressing the “Escape” key. When you do this, you will be saving the information to memory even when the system is powered down. Remember, you will not be saving the clock if you power down, it must be reset every time the system is powered up.
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Changing information on this screen: Depress “L” for left lane or “R” for right lane and then: “E” For entry number “D” For dial-ins “1” through “9” for tree speed “F” or “P” for type tree The “PS” and “PS” as well as the “S” and “S” are the staging signals so that you will know that the vehicle is staging. After the entries are correct, depress “F10” to give a tower ready to the starter.