Manual

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DTS-1 TIMING SYSTEM
4. The next LED in sequence will then flash yellow. This is the Lane 1
finish line beam. Repeat step 3 for this beam. The flashing LED will then
advance to the next beam. Repeat for remaining beams in Lane 2.
When all four beams are aligned, all LEDS will be solid yellow and then
turn off. The Lane 2 speed trap LED on the Finish Line Console (position
3 on the diagram on page 7) will then flash every 4 seconds, indicating
the console is on and ready to use. Note: If you have difficulty aligning any
of the beams, or the unit presents a slow-flashing LED to indicate there is too
much background light, see Beam Alignment Tips below.
Beam Alignment Tips
• The reflectors are marked with the correct beam height zone on the
side of the reflector. Turn the reflector so the height zone markings
face the beams to check beam height. Do not look directly into the
laser aperture.
• If an LED is blinking slowly, this means there is too much background
light. This may occur if the console is facing a white wall or light-colored
building. Move to another location.
• The beams on the Starting Line Console must be set low enough to pass
beneath your vehicle so they will only be broken by the tires, not
the body or chassis.
• If you cannot achieve a solid LED and a “success” tone, you may need
to compensate for curvature in the running surface. Insert the included
2.5mm hex wrench into the beam adjustment opening and carefully
adjust the height of the beams.
Note: The beam adjustment openings are labeled to show which direction to turn
the wrench to raise and lower the beams. On the Starting Console, turn clockwise
to raise the beams, and counter-clockwise to lower them. On the Finish Console,
turn counter-clockwise to raise the beams, and clockwise to lower them.
Warning! Turn with very gentle force. Do not overturn the adjustment screws.
Damage caused by overturning the screws will not be covered by the warranty.
SYSTEM SETUP
Finish Beam Finish Beam
Trap Beam Trap Beam
Pre-Stage
Beam
Pre-Stage
Beam
Stage Beam Stage Beam
Lane 1 Lane 2
Starting Console LED (see diagram)
Solid Reflector aligned
Flashing Fast Reflector misaligned
Flashing Slow
Too much
background light
Lane 1 Red on Starting end error
Lane 2 Red on Finish end error
Reflector Alignment Codes
When you start a race, the DTS-1 will automatically perform a diagnostic check. If there is an error,
it will light LED(s) to indicate what the problem is and which reflector, console, or beam is affected
Stage Laser Target Zone Finish Laser Target Zone
See the chart on Page 11 for other LED Codes