Daktronics C44 - Manual (Page 30)

3-2 C-44 Race Timer
Operation
entered by the user. There is also a maximum of two digits before and after the decimal
point. After entering the dial-in press the <ENTER> key.
Timers Reset
To reset the timers, use one of three possible keystroke combinations depending on the
desired reset options:
1. <CTRL><F6> is used to reset the timers for both lanes only.
2. <SHIFT><F7> is used to reset the timers for both lanes and move the next driver
information to current.
3. <CTRL><F8> is used to reset the timers for both lanes and move the next driver
information to current and cause the tower log printer and time slip printer to
output preceding race information. When both timers are reset, a timers reset light
on the starter's console will be illuminated, and a timer reset message will appear
for each lane on the monitor.
Tree Countdown Modes
<ALT><F5> is used to select the tree countdown mode. The selected countdown mode
will alternate between full tree and pro tree with each press of <ALT><F5>. The
countdown sequence and rate that are currently active are displayed below the left lane
portion of the main screen. This gives the operator constant verification of the
countdown mode. If the selected category has split tree on, the countdown mode of the
right lane will display below the right lane. The keystroke <SHIFT><F5> will alternate
the countdown mode for the right lane when in split tree and <ALT><F5> will change
the left lane. The exact countdown rate used is selected by pressing <CTRL><F1> to get
the Setup Parameters Menu, followed by <C> to access the Tree Countdown Mode
feature (Refer to Figure 9 in Section 3.3).
Sure Start
<ALT><F6> will put the timer in sure start mode. When in this mode, a foul will be
generated if a vehicle was not pre-staged at the instant the starter's switch was thrown to
GO. This feature allows a track operator to enforce the no deep staging rule.
When sure start is activated, the blue bulb on the starting tree between the stage lights
will be on, and “SS” is displayed in the lower left portion of the main screen. If
<ALT><F6> is pressed a second time, the sure start is turned off, the blue bulb is no
longer illuminated, and the SS indicator is off.
True Win/Breakout
The keystroke combination <ALT><F7> activates the True Win function and causes
“TW” to be displayed in the lower left portion of the main screen. The True Win
function allows the winner of a race to be determined based on the following factors.
A. General disqualifications (entered manually by the operator)
B. Crossing a lane boundary line (entered manually by the operator)
C. A foul (red light)
D. Crossing the finish line first
E. Not finishing the course (entered manually by the operator)
If True Win is activated, the Breakout function can be selected by pressing <ALT><F8>.
Breakout is activated and “BO” is displayed in the lower center portion of the main
screen, this allows the inclusion of E.T. breakouts into the determination of a winner.
When both True Win and Breakout are activated, the following factors are used to
determine the true winner: