Track and Field Interface

Track and Field Interface Quick Guide ED-14511 Rev 4 5 June 2007

ED-14511 P-1173 Rev 4 5 June 2007 Please fill in the information below for your display; use it for reference when calling Daktronics for assistance. Display Serial No. Display Model No. Date Installed DAKTRONICS, INC. Copyright 2004-2007 All rights reserved. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, the publisher assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this book covered by the copyrights hereon may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, taping, or information storage and retrieval systems without written permission of the publisher. All Sport is a registered trademark of Daktronics, Inc. FinishLynx is a trademark of the Lynx System Developers, Inc. Hy-Tek Meet Manager is a registered trademark of Hy-Tek ltd.

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Table of Contents Table of Contents... i Table of Figures... i Section 1: Introduction... 1 1.1 How To Use This Manual... 1 Section 2: FinishLynx Photo Finish System... 2 2.1 Connection methods... 2 2.2 FinishLynx to an All Sport 4000 or 5000 series control console to a football scoreboard... 3 2.3 FinishLynx to a Signal Converter to a Lane/Place/Time Scoreboard (SW-2000 and TR-2100 series)... 4 2.4 FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller via serial comm. port(s)... 5 2.5 FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller via network UDP/IP socket(s)... 6 2.6 FinishLynx to a Six Digit Clock (e.g. TI-2020)... 6 2.7 FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a serial comm. port and signal converter... 7 2.8 FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via network... 8 2.9 Troubleshooting... 8 Section 3: Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager... 11 3.1 Connection methods... 11 3.2 Hy-Tek to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller... 11 3.3 Hy-Tek to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller OR Hy-Tek to Venus 1500 Real Time... 14 Section 4: Additional Resources... 17 4.1 Finish Lynx Contact Info... 17 4.2 Hy-Tek Contact Info... 17 4.3 Daktronics Manuals... 17 Appendix: Reference Drawings... 19 Table of Contents i

Table of Figures Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label... 1 Figure 2: Settings... 2 Figure 3: Scoreboard Status... 3 Figure 4: FinishLynx settings for Connection to an AS 4000 or 5000 with a Football Scoreboard.... 3 Figure 5: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Lane/Place/Time scoreboard.... 4 Figure 6: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Venus 7000 or a V-Play controller via serial comm. port(s)... 5 Figure 7: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Venus 7000 or V-Play controller vial network UDP/IP socket(s).... 6 Figure 8: FinishLynx settings for connection to a six- or seven-digit clock (TI-2020 or TI-2021).... 7 Figure 9: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a serial comm. port and signal converter.... 7 Figure 10: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a network UDP/IP socket.... 8 Figure 11: Meet Manager... 11 Figure 12: Set-up... 11 Figure 13: Daktronics Fixed Digit... 13 Figure 14: Scoreboard Daktronics Fixed Digit... 13 Figure 15: Serial Port for Daktronics Fixed Digit... 13 Figure 16: Number of Lanes/Baud Rate... 13 Figure 17: Full Matrix... 15 Figure 18: Small Matrix... 15 Table of Figures i

Section 1: Introduction 1.1 How To Use This Manual This manual demonstrates the essential data entries made to send scoreboard data to a Daktronics system. Included are instructions for both FinishLynx and Hy-Tek systems. The instructions will help you install and operate the systems as quickly and easily as possible. For other questions concerning this system, please contact Daktronics. The Customer Service Help Desk telephone numbers are listed on the cover page of this manual. Please read and understand these instructions before installing. Figure 1 illustrates the Daktronics numbering system for drawings. The drawing number is located in the lower-right corner of the drawing label (7087-PO8A- 69945). Drawings are referenced by the last set of digits and the letter preceding them. In Figure 1, the drawing would be referred to as Drawing A-69945. Drawings are found in the Appendix listed in alphanumeric order. Figure 1: Daktronics Drawing Label All references to drawing numbers, appendices, figures, or other manuals are presented in bold typeface, as in this example: "Refer to Drawing A-114667 for the location of the power and signal entrance." Additionally, any drawings referenced within a particular subsection are listed at the beginning of that subsection in the following manner: Reference Drawing: Segmentation, 7 Seg Bar Digit...Drawing A-69945 Daktronics identifies manuals by their ED (engineering document) number, which is located on the cover page of the manual. For example, this manual would be referred to as ED-14511. FinishLynx Photo Finish System 1

Section 2: FinishLynx Photo Finish System The FinishLynx Timing System is a personal computer, FinishLynx software, and a photo finish camera. The FinishLynx system records fully automatic timing (FAT) times. Lynx Systems Developers Incorporated offers software and equipment to time races on the track, as well as offers different equipment to score events in the field. 2.1 Connection methods There are seven methods for connecting a FinishLynx photo finish system to different types of Daktronics equipment: FinishLynx to an All Sport with a football scoreboard FinishLynx to a signal converter to a lane/place/time scoreboard FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play controller via serial comm. port(s) FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play controller via network UDP/IP socket(s) FinishLynx to a six-digit clock FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a serial comm. port and signal converter FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a network UDP/IP socket Settings on the FinishLynx computer are done under [SCOREBOARD] and [OPTIONS]. See Figure 2. Figure 2: Settings 2 FinishLynx Photo Finish System

If scoreboard status is empty, then the scoreboard script is not enabled (see Figure 3). To enable a scoreboard script, click [NEW], then [OK] to load a scoreboard script. Be sure to restart the FinishLynx software, as the scoreboard script will not load until the software is restarted. Figure 3: Scoreboard Status 2.2 FinishLynx to an All Sport 4000 or 5000 series control console to a football scoreboard Reference Drawings: Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press box...drawing A-95152 Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in field...drawing A-95153 Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press box...drawing A-95154 For cabling of a FinishLynx to an All Sport 4000 or 5000 with all controllers in the same press box, reference Drawing A-95152. Use Drawing A-95153 when the FinishLynx controller is on the field and the All Sport controller is on the press box. Use Drawing A-95154 for use with an All Sport 2600 and both of the previously mentioned applications. 1. Turn on the All Sport and enter the proper code. Use code 8603 for the All Sport 5000. Use code 41, 42, or 43 for the All Sport 4000, depending on the scoreboard used (see appendix B of the All Sport 4000 operations manual, ED-9999) 2. Set up the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer. Set them as shown in Figure 4. Note: [PAGING] must be set to [SIZE] 1. Figure 4: FinishLynx settings for Connection to an AS 4000 or 5000 with a Football Scoreboard. FinishLynx Photo Finish System 3

2.3 FinishLynx to a Signal Converter to a Lane/Place/Time Scoreboard (SW-2000 and TR- 2100 series) Reference Drawing: Track SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press Box... Drawing A-104300 For scoreboard installation, address plug, and protocol plug settings, refer to ED-12156, LED Aquatic/Track Displays manual. Set the address plugs and protocol plugs according to the FinishLynx scoreboard settings in section 3. The cabling should be done according to Drawing A-104300. STEP 1: Set up the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer as shown in Figure 5. Note: Set [SIZE] to the number of lanes that can be displayed on the scoreboard (ex, 4 for a four line scoreboard). Figure 5: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Lane/Place/Time scoreboard. 4 FinishLynx Photo Finish System

2.4 FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller via serial comm. port(s) Reference Drawing: System Riser Diagram: FinishLynx, serial comm....drawing B-127739 In this setup, RTD (Real Time Data) is sent from the FinishLynx system to the Venus or V-Play controller over serial comm. ports. The cabling and configurations should be done according to Drawing B-127739. 1. If an All Sport 5000 is used, enter code 8604 on the All Sport 5000. 2. See ED-10155, Venus 7000 Operator's Manual, for information on setting up an RTD sequence. 3. Set up the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer according to Figure 6. Note: [SIZE] should be set to the number of lines shown on the matrix display. Figure 6: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Venus 7000 or a V-Play controller via serial comm. port(s) FinishLynx Photo Finish System 5

2.5 FinishLynx to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller via network UDP/IP socket(s) Reference Drawing: System Riser Diagram: FinishLynx/Venus via network Hy-Tek/Venus via comm... Drawing B-267220 In this setup, RTD (Real Time Data) is sent from the FinishLynx system to the Venus or V-Play controller over the network. The cabling and configurations should be done according to Drawing B-267220. 1. If an All Sport 5000 is used, enter code 8604 on the All Sport 5000. 2. See ED-10155, Venus 7000 Operation s Manual, for information on setting up an RTD sequence. 3. Setup the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer according to Figure 7. Figure 7: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Venus 7000 or V-Play controller via network UDP/IP socket(s). 2.6 FinishLynx to a Six Digit Clock (e.g. TI-2020) Reference Drawing: TI-2020 or TI-2021 with FinishLynx... Drawing B-267638 In this setup the display typically sets on the in field near the finish. You can drive the display from a comm. port on the capture computer or the serial port on the lynx connection box. 1. Identify which port will drive the display. 2. Connect the signal converter kit, OA-1125-0007, provided by Daktronics to connect a comm. port from FinishLynx to the input jack on the display. 3. Set up the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer according to Figure 8. If you will be connecting to the serial on the connection box, choose camera for the serial port. 6 FinishLynx Photo Finish System

Figure 8: FinishLynx settings for connection to a sixor seven-digit clock (TI-2020 or TI-2021). Note: [PAGING] must be set to [SIZE] 1. 2.7 FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a serial comm. port and signal converter Reference Drawing: Galaxy with FinishLynx or Hy-Tek via C.L....Drawing B-267688 Using this setup, FinishLynx communicates directly to the display via a serial comm. port with a signal converter. 1. Setup the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a serial comm. port and signal converter. FinishLynx Photo Finish System 7

2.8 FinishLynx to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via network Reference Drawing: Galaxy with FinishLynx or Hy-Tek via network... Drawing B-266821 Riser, Galaxy & FB SCBD w/lynx, Hy-Tek & AS5000.Drawing B-291376 Using this setup, FinishLynx communicates directly to the display via a UDP/IP socket over the network. 1. Setup the scoreboard options on the FinishLynx computer as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10: FinishLynx settings for connection to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller via a network UDP/IP socket. 2.9 Troubleshooting Is the correct code entered into the AllSport? Under [SCOREBOARD], [OPTIONS], is the correct serial or network port selected? Cameras must be connected and operating for the running time to display. Save and close each race after finish of the race. Otherwise the scoreboard will continue to display the race opened. The Lynx program will place an "S" to the left of the event the scoreboard is displaying. If results and running time are being received from the same COM port of the FinishLynx computer system, the FinishLynx system will only transmit running 8 FinishLynx Photo Finish System

time until <ALT+S> is entered on the Lynx system keyboard. On the FinishLynx computer, COM 1 is usually the capture button. If a button splitter cable is connected, the capture button uses pins 4, 7, and 8 of the COM port. The scoreboard uses pins 2, 3, and 5 of the COM port. If settings in the FinishLynx software are changed, exit out of the program and restart the FinishLynx software. Does the All Sport have the proper software revision? >V1.5 for All Sport 4000, and >V1.4 for All Sport 5000. If there are eight lanes on the track, and only four lanes can be displayed on the scoreboard, [PAGING] must be checked, and [SIZE] must be set to four. This will enable the computer to send the results for the first four lanes, and then the last four lanes. Likewise, if there is room for two lanes on the scoreboard, [SIZE] would be set to two. FinishLynx Photo Finish System 9

Section 3: Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager is used to set up events for a track and field meet. Hy- Tek can send start lists, results, and team scores to Daktronics Venus controllers via a serial port using RTD (Real Time Data). 3.1 Connection methods There are three methods for connecting Hy-Tek to different types of Daktronics equipment. Hy-Tek to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller Hy-Tek to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller Hy-Tek to Venus 1500 Real Time 3.2 Hy-Tek to a Venus 7000 or V-Play Controller Reference Drawing: System Riser Diagram: FinishLynx...Drawing B-127739 1. Connect the Hy-Tek computer to the Venus computer using a nullmodem serial cable as shown in Drawing B-127739. 2. Open the Meet Manager Program. 3. Select [RUN] from the menu options. Figure 11: Meet Manager 4. Select [INTERFACES], [SETUP], and [SCOREBOARD] from the menu options as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12: Set-up Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager 11

5. Select [DAKTRONICS FIXED DIGIT], and click [OK]. 6. Select [INTERFACES], [SCOREBOARD-DAKTRONICS FIXED DIGIT], and [OPEN/CLOSE SERIAL PORT]. Refer to Figure 13 and Figure 14 7. On option [SERIAL PORT FOR SCOREBOARD], select the COM port you are using on the Hy-Tek computer to output scoreboard data to the Venus computer, then click [OK]. Refer to Figure 15. 8. Select [INTERFACES], [SCOREBOARD-DAKTRONICS FIXED DIGIT], and [CUSTOMIZE]. Refer to Figure 16. 9. Set NUMBER OF LANES ON BOARD to the number of lines that will be displayed on the matrix display. Set the BAUD RATE to 9600. Select [OK]. Hy-Tek is now ready to send information to the Venus controller. Refer to Figure 16. 12 Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager

Figure 13: Daktronics Fixed Digit Figure 14: Scoreboard Daktronics Fixed Digit Figure 15: Serial Port for Daktronics Fixed Digit Figure 16: Number of Lanes/Baud Rate Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager 13

3.3 Hy-Tek to a Galaxy with MII or newer controller OR Hy-Tek to Venus 1500 Real Time Reference Drawing: Galaxy with FinishLynx or Hy-Tek via network... Drawing B-266821 Galaxy with FinishLynx or Hy-Tek via C.L... Drawing B-267688 Riser, Galaxy & FB SCBD w/lynx, Hy-Tek & AS5000 Drawing B-291376 1. Identify which set-up you will use. If you are going straight to a Galaxy display using a signal converter, set-up your system per Drawing B- 267688. If you will be connecting to the Venus 1500 Real Time program to get your information out to the display, set up you system per Drawing B- 266821. 2. Open the Meet Manager Program. 3. Select [RUN] from the menu options. 4. Select [INTERFACES], [SETUP], and [SCOREBOARD] from the menu options as shown in Figure 12. 5. Identify the size of your Galaxy display. If your display is at three lines tall and from 48 to 96 pixels wide, pick Daktronics small Matrix in Figure 18 6. If your display is 96 pixels wide or wider, pick Daktronics full Matrix in Figure 17. 7. Select [INTERFACES], [SCOREBOARD DAKTRONICS FULL MATRIX] (or [SCOREBOARD DAKTRONICS SMALL MATRIX] ) and [OPEN/CLOSE SERIAL PORT]. Refer to Figure 18. 8. On option [SERIAL PORT FOR SCOREBOARD], select the COM port you are using on the Hy-Tek computer to output scoreboard data to the Venus computer, then click [OK]. 9. Select [INTERFACES], [SCOREBOARD DAKTRONICS FULL MATRIX] (or [SCOREBOARD DAKTRONICS SMALL MATRIX] ), and [CUSTOMIZE]. Refer to Figure 18. 10. Set the (Rows) = to the Rows on your sign. Set the (Columns) = to the Columns on your sign. Set the (Number if Bulbs Between Lines) to 1. Set the Font size to 7 x 5 or 7 x 4 depending on which one was used to create the RTD sequence in the Venus 1500. Set the Band Rate to 19200. Everything else is the users preference. Refer to Figure 17 and Figure 18. 14 Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager

Figure 17: Full Matrix Figure 18: Small Matrix Hy-Tek Track and Field Meet Manager 15

Section 4: Additional Resources 4.1 Finish Lynx Contact Info Phone: 800-989-5969 Email: info@finishlynx.com Website: www.finishlynx.com 4.2 Hy-Tek Contact Info Phone: 615-599-4364 Email: tfmm@hy-tekltd.com Website: www.hy-tekltd.com 4.3 Daktronics Manuals ED-14511 Track and Field Interface Quick Guide ED-12636 Track Quick Reference Additional Resources 17

Appendix: Reference Drawings Reference Drawings: Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press box...drawing A-95152 Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in field...drawing A-95153 Track/Football SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press box...drawing A-95154 Track SCBD w/ FinishLynx, in Press Box...Drawing A-104300 System Riser Diagram: FinishLynx, serial comm....drawing B-127739 System Riser Diagram: Venus to FinishLynx....Drawing B-267220 TI-2020 or TI-2021 with FinishLynx...Drawing B-267638 Galaxy with FinishLynx and Hy-Tek via network...drawing B-266821 Galaxy with FinishLynx and Hy-Tek via C.L....Drawing B-267688 Riser, Galaxy & FB SCBD w/lynx, Hy-Tek & AS5000...Drawing B-291376 System Riser Diagram: Galaxy w/finishlynx, Hytek, AS5000. Drawing B-298848 Appendix A 19