SmartLine Features


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  • 1 to 8 lanes supported.
  • Large (2 ¼ inch) displays, readable across a large room.  Single or Double sided.
  • Race placement results instantly displayed to race spectators on bright displays.
  • Displays are mounted on clear Lucite panel with black trim on edge.
  • Display with time and placement shown on front is a new option.
  • 6-7 inch clearance above track.
  • Standard (3.5" center to center) lane placement or Custom fit.
  • Factory pre-drilled holes in track available from BestTrack and Piantedosi.
  • Photo finish trigger included as standard equipment.
    You may connect your own camera directly to the finish line if it has a digital switch.
    You may connect our Photo Finish Video Capture Device to the computer and your
    camera to get snapshots.
  • Flexible display configuration.
    We attach the displays to the Standard Plexiglas Panel with Velcro pieces so that you
    may move them from the one mount to another with ease as shown at right
  • Mounts may be Highboy, Space or Standard Plexiglas Panel.
  • 30" Extension cable available for "High Boy" display.
    Free Highboy plans available.
  • Displays can be mounted 30 inches
    above the track with the Highboy cable.


Computer Interface:
  • Use with or without a computer connection.
  • Computer interface is standard.
    Follow link for Race Management Software compatibility.
  • Flexible data output configuration.
    Lane, number of decimals and Place values are selectable.
  • Your preferences such as number of decimals stored in non-volatile memory
    within the finish line computer unit.
  • USB Serial Converter available.


Race Times:
  • Race times resolved to .00005 seconds.
  • Race times selectable to send 3,4 or 5 decimals

Reset/ Start Gate/ Sensors:
  • Reset button and/or timed automatic reset (settable time or disabled).
  • Start gate switch included.
  • Built-in sensor IR illuminators (no lamps are required).
  • Molded IR illuminators and sensors are rugged and easy to align.

Testing and Setup of Timer:
  • Built-in test functions included to test finish line sensors and switches.
    Easily test sensors by holding reset switch down
    for 3 seconds to enter test mode.

  • Display shows a small c if there is an object covering sensor after any reset.
  • Display shows small o if the start gate is still open after a reset.
  • Setup Program with every timer.
Space Derby® sensors: Easy to install. System includes Windows setup program,
Installation Manual and Command Manual.
Mounting:
  • Custom mount as shown on the 8 lane timer below.
  • Piantedosi Freedom mount as shown on 3 lane timer below.
  • BestTrack mount same as custom except foam pads added to hold sensors in place.