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Drag racing system HL190

User Manual and installation guide

Version 06/2016

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1. Global

This software controls the whole Drag racing installation HL190. Combined with the Chronelec Elite V3 software, manage your complete championship. Manage 2 lane with up to 4 light trees (2 for each lane) Generate different light sequences :

- Sportsman tree - Pro Tree - Custom (set your own sequence) - Random sequence between 0,2 and 3 sec

Use a remote display for spectators Manage Jump starts and reaction time Manage up to 2 timing devices Chronoprinter 540 or 545 over Network

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1. Software - Menu presentation

1.1. The Interface

1. SETTINGS Menu to connect Light tree, Timing device and Modulo Displays

2. OPTION Option to connect our Modulo display HL950 as Jump start display Print run displayed in datagrid as a pdf file Reset and empty datagridview

3. ? About version information and access to user manual

START Light sequence

RESET System (switches all remaining lights OFF)

Real time

Light status Information Datagrid displays : Bib number Official Start time Driver/Rider Start time Reaction time

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2. Hardware presentation

1.1 The light tree

The Christmas tree is direct powered by the control box

1.2 The control Box

Light Power Supply Connectors

Ligth Control Connectors

Pre-Stage beams connectors

Stage beams connectors

Right Lane Left Lane

1015mm

195mm

Pre-stage / Stage

3 Amber starting lights

Green (start) light

Red light (Jump start)

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1.3 Staging beams

The staging beams are mounted on a special bracket which respects the 7” distance for each detector. Pre-stage and stage beam are crossing the track, 7 inches apart. The beams are mounted at 2 inches about the track surface and broken by the cars front tyre. Ensure that the beams and reflector are correctly aligned.

6 inches

2 inches

110-230V / 50/60Hz socket Power Supply Switch Fuse 230V /1A

Serial I/O RS232 socket to Computer

Impulse Output socket to ChronoPrinter 540/545

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When the wheels cross the first beam, the Pre-Stage signal will light like the NHRA christmas tree:

Pre-Stage beam: A light beam-to-photocell connection in each lane that triggers the small pre-stage lights atop the Christmas Tree. The pre-stage lights signal to drivers that they are close to staging, approximately seven inches behind the starting line.

When the wheels cross both beams, all lights are ON

The vehicle is “staged”

If the vehicle is deep staged, following sign will blink on corresponding lane. This occurs no incidence on the timekeeping.

Max 10 meter (33 ft)

14cm

14cm

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3. Get started

This software runs only with Ethernet connection in parallel of a timekeeping software. We recommend to use a (Gigabit) switch in order to connect the Chronoprinter on the network. A. Launch the software

1. Connect your timing devices

Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Chronoprinter 540 or 545 on your network. Ensure that all IP address are on the same gateway and no double IPs are in conflit.

Enter the IP address of your device (default address is 192.168.1.50) Click on connect. Until the socket is open and the printer of your CP540/545 switched on, a confirmation message will be printed. Set the trigger information of the timing photocells (we recommend to use the HL2-31 or HL2-35)

Set the input information into which channel the Christmas tree signal has been connected. That’s the “Green light trigger”

2. Connect the Christmas tree and the control box

Connect the Christmas tree on the control box (power + data). The control box is driven by a serial communication port RS232.

All available COM port will be listed. Select correct COM port and click “Connect Start Lights”. The control box gives an acknowledge and will confirm the communication status.

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3. Connect your Jump start Modulo HL950

Connect the Modulo over RS232 or RS485 (please refer to Modulo display user manual). Even our radio HL675 could be connected directly on your laptop. All available COM port will be listed. Select correct COM port and click “Connect”.

You can select the image to display in case of jump start. The image will be the same for both lanes. Then enter the serial number of the Modulo Display which will be for each lane.

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B. Elite V3 setup

Elite V3 should run on the same network as the Christmas tree controller. Connect your device over TCP and select the Chronoprinter 540 protocol (the same as the CP545).

The race settings are as you connect all device like or as in our example bellow:

LANE 1 (left)

LANE 2 (right)

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For the speed, just set the channel and distance between both photocells for each lane

You can change field text in SETTINGS – OPTIONS – EDIT - Edit intermediate fields text

For more informations, please consult Elite V3 user manual.

4. Other features

A. Extended display

If you run an extended windows display. This signal can be converted to Analogic or digital with a special converter and be broadcasted on several TVs around the track or a video wall All timing information will be displayed. You can even customize your screen with 3 different logo. All *.jpg, *.png files are accepted and auto-sized to fit on the screen. B. Export to pdf

Creates a printable pdf file of your datagrid. Hands on: You can copy the complete grid to a Excel worksheet. Click on the top left hand corner in order to select the complete grid. Hit Control + V Key in order to copy. Control + C to paste in your excel.

C. Clear Datagrid

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5. Technical Specification

Christmas tree - Technical specification

Power supply 12V DC (control box powered)

Size 1015x195x65 mm (39.6" x 7.4" x 2.9")

Led module 5x Ø120mm Led sign (4.7") 256 leds

Lights 3 Amber / 1 Green / 1 Red

Material Black Thermal-painted steel

Weight 5.7 Kg (12.6 lbs)

Temperature range –20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Control Box - Technical specification Power supply 230V AC

Communication Serial I/O RS232

Box PVC

Weight 2.3 Kg (5.1 lbs)

Size 340x250x130mm (13.3" x 9.3" x 5.1")

Temperature range –20°C to +60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

HL190 Kit included

1x HL190-L : Dragster light-Tree

1x HL190-B : Dragster control box

2x HL190-P : kit dragster photocells Christmas tree Power supply: 12V 10A included in control box

Warranty : One year after delivery of your purchase

The warranty is null and void under the following conditions:

- Poor maintenance and obvious physical damage - Input or Outputs damaged by poor connection - If the device was opened without factory authorization

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