Detailed Info
Derby Timers
36 Matuk Dr., Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 229-5189
Race Management Software
Race times are sent to any computer's SERIAL(COM) or USB connection.
The SmartLine Timer produces consistent instant race results that may be sent to any computer with a USB or a serial connection. Use any of the Race Management Packages listed below or the free HyperTerminal program that comes with Windows. Demos are available for all on their web sites. We recommend that you try the demo version of these packages before making your decision. Follow the links from the chart below to their web sites.
You may purchase the GrandPrix Race Manager software package on our order form and we will ship a CD to you with our timer. Look for it on our printable order form or our PayPal order form.
The RaceTender software package offers elimination methods and tabular methods of racing. They include a selection in the configuration menu for the SmartLine timer and this enables the full functionality of the SmartLine timer including lane masking and setting the Photo finish timing within the RaceTender program itself. Follow the RaceTender link to download a demo version from their web site. Contact them at comment@RaceTender.com to purchase a copy of their software.
The SmartLine Timer can be set up to work with the simple DTX000 communication protocol so that you may use the RaceView and DerbyMaster software packages. Please contact us if you need this option.
Supported Software packages and Command Formats for SmartLine Finish Line
Race Management Software DTX000 Format
1200 baud rate of comm.SmartLine Lower Case Commands
9600 baud rate of communicationGrandPrix Race Manager Yes-verified Yes - verified RaceTender Race Management Yes-verified Yes - verified RaceView Management Software Yes-verified No DerbyMaster Race Management Yes-verified No
Timer Setup Program for Windows supplied with every timer.
We supply the SmartLine Setup Program that easily allows you to set all the parameters of the SmartLine Timer. Follow the link to the SmartLine Setup Program for a complete description and screen shot of the program.
In order to use the DTX000 format in the race management software packages, you need to select the DTX000 mode in the timer using the SmartLine Setup Program and then selecting DTX000 in the race management software package setup menu. Once you have set the timer into DTX000 mode you do not need to set it again. The timer remembers it's settings even after the power is turned off and back on.
Contact us if you have any questions or requests.
