PRO TIMER IV OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Pro Timer IV will operate with a 9 volt ALKALINE battery. (Not supplied) To install your battery, simply push the battery compartment latch and remove lid. Connect the 9 volt battery to the battery clip and reinstall lid.
BASIC OPERATION
To turn on the Pro Timer IV, just push the rectangle on the back of the
timer marked "
The Pro Timer IV can operate as 3 different types of timers (modes). It can operate in the simplified, standard and extended modes of operation. The simplified mode is the simplest mode, intended for club use. The standard mode is intended for individual practice. The extended mode will handle multiple par times in a string and continuously running par times for more complex practice needs. The Pro Timer IV comes setup to run the simplified mode.
The shot mode of operation will be automatically selected when turned on. To select the plate mode, simply insert an 1/8" plug wired to your stop plate into the hole marked "PLATE" on the back of the timer.
The Pro Timer IV uses only 5 push buttons for simple operation. To move the cursor from digit to digit, right to left on the screen and to move from screen to screen, just press the LEFT ARROW button. The cursor will show under any digit that is settable. The RIGHT ARROW button will move the cursor backwards (left to right). To increase any digit the cursor is under, press the UP ARROW button. The DOWN ARROW will decrease the digit. The digits higher than the current digit will be added to or borrowed from automatically if the current digit is changed from 0 to 9 or 9 to 0. If you understand the above paragraph, you can now program the timer.
The START button will start the timer (in the main screen and par time screen), or print the data. If the START button is pushed while in other screens, nothing will happen.
The Pro Timer IV will save 69 shots for review. It will always save the last shot over 69.
The ProTimer IV can operate as 3 different timers. They are described in the following paragraphs. Remember to get to the next screen, just press the LEFT ARROW button.
SIMPLIFIED MODE OF OPERATION
This mode has four seperate screens. They are listed below.
v Main data screen
v Mode selection screen
v Hit factor screen
v Print shot string screen
Main Data Screen
The main data screen is shown below.
0.00 00 0.00
INST 0.0 1
You may ONLY start the timer from this screen. This screen has the current shot time in the upper left hand corner. It has the current shot number in the middle of the screen, and the shot split time from the last shot to the current shot displayed in the upper right.
By pushing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button while the cursor is under the current shot no, all the shots may be reviewed up to 69 shots. Any shot past 69 will be saved and can be reviewed but any shots in between will be lost.
The Pro Timer IV has up to 6 par times that are settable and permanently stored automatically in "POWER DOWN MEMORY". The lower right hand number is the par number. The lower middle number is the par time for that par number. To retrieve a different par time from memory, simply position the cursor beneath the par number and push the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button. To change the par time for the current par no displayed, position the cursor under the par time digit to change and push the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button.
The start delay type is shown in the lower left position on the display. INST stands for instant start. RAND stands for random 3.5 to 6 second start. To change the type of delay, position the cusor under the first letter of the delay type and push the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button.
Mode Selection Screen
SELECT OPERATING
MODE SIMPLIFIED
To select between the simplified, standard and the extended mode, push the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button until the desired mode is shown. The current mode of operation is automatically saved in "POWER DOWN MEMORY".
Hit Factor Screen
This screen is shown below as it appears.
T 0.00 PTS 000
DWN 000 F .000
The hit factor of a stage can be calculated quite easily using the ProTimer IV. To get to the hit factor screen upon completion of the string of fire, simply press the LEFT ARROW button. While holding it down press the RIGHT ARROW button. This will jump you directly to the 'points down' 1's digit. After a string of fire, the time is automatically entered in the upper left hand corner of the screen and the points down are zeroed. The total stage points are initially entered in the upper right hand corner of the screen. The stage points will be saved in "POWER DOWN MEMORY". To quickly score, just go along to each target and push the UP ARROW button for the number of points down on that target. Just go along to each target and push the UP ARROW button to record all the points down. Now look at the lower right hand number on the display to see your hit factor. You can play "what if" by simply changing the time or number of points down. Each time a number is changed the new hit factor is shown. The hit factor is printed when a printout is obtained. If any limits are exceeded in setting the time, points down or stage points the whole number will flash. The hit factor may show blank, zero's or flash zero's. This means one or more of the numbers are out of range.
Print Shot String Screen
This screen is shown below as it appears.
TO PRINT SHOTS
PUSH START
This screen allows the user to print the shot string and the hit factor. The Pro Timer IV puts out an infrared signal from the clear LED on the back. This signal is compatible with a Hewlett Packard model 82240B thermal printer. They are available from Competition Electronics. To print, set the printer and the Pro Timer IV on a table and aim the LED on the back of the Pro Timer IV at the red spot on the printer. Then push the START button while on the print screen. The Pro Timer IV will display PRINTING DATA while it is sending the information to the printer. Once the screen again shows TO PRINT SHOTS PRESS START, the Pro Timer IV may be moved from the front of the printer. The printer uses 2 1/4" X 85' rolls of thermal paper available from office supply companies.
STANDARD AND EXTENDED OPERATING MODES
These operating modes have 7 screens associated with them.They are as
follows in order of appearance.
v Main data screen
v Par time setup screen
v Start delay screen
v Mode selection screen
v Lockout start push button screen
v Hit factor screen
v Print shot string screen
Main Data Screen
The main data screen is shown below.
0.00 00 0.00
0.00 01 0.00
You may only start the timer from this screen or the PAR TIME SETUP screen. This screen has the current shot time in the upper left hand corner. It has the current shot number in the middle of the screen, and the shot split time from the last shot to the current shot displayed in the upper right. The Pro Timer IV has "INSTANT REVIEW"tm. This means that the review shot time, the review shot number and the review shot split are always displayed. They are displayed on the lower line in the same sequence as the current shot described above. To select a different shot to review, simply position the cursor under the 1's or 10's digit of the review shot with the LEFT ARROW or the RIGHT ARROW button. Then push the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button to get to the desired review shot. The review shot number will stay the same for every shot string until you change it or the power goes off.
Let's take an example. Say you want to see what the reload time between shot
9 and shot 10 will be. Upon turning on, the review shot number will be 1 and
the cursor will be positioned under it. Push the DOWN ARROW button to decrease
the number 1 to 0. Then push the LEFT ARROW button once to position the cursor
under the 10's digit. Now press the UP ARROW button once to show 1. The review
shot number will now be 10, and the review time between shot 9 and 10 (reload
time) will appear in the lower right corner.
Par Time Setup Screen (Standard Mode)
(See end of instructions for Extended mode)
The par time screen appears in two different ways. They are shown below.
PAR 0
PAR TIME OFF
TIME 0.0 PAR 1
This screen will allow you to set up the par times required for up to 6 strings of fire. You can then save it in "Power Down Memory"tm. In the PAR TIME SETUP SCREEN, the par time number (PAR 0) appears in the upper right hand corner of the display. The lower line shows "PAR TIME OFF". To run a par time, the par number must be changed to a number from 1 to 6. When the number is changed, the par times for the par number selected are recalled from "Power Down Memory"tm, stored in current memory and are shown on the screen. Reselecting par number 0 (PAR 0) will turn the par time mode off. The default par times are listed below.
Par time 0 = OFF
Par time 1 = 0.0seconds
Par time 2 = 2.0
Par time 3 = 2.5
Par time 4 = 3.0
Par time 5 = 4.5
Par time 6 = 5.0
The par times for the string may be changed by positioning the cursor under the desired digits in the upper middle of the display. Use the UP ARROW or the DOWN ARROW buttons to change the digit. The new par time is automatically saved in "POWER DOWN MEMORY".
Start Delay Screen
This screen is shown below as it appears.
START DELAY 3.0
INSTANT
This screen will set up the type of delay desired. The selections available are INSTANT, FIXED and RANDOM. Selecting INSTANT will start the Pro Timer IV instantly upon pressing the START button. Selecting FIXED will use the delay shown in the top line of the display (START DELAY 10.0). The delay time is settable by positioning the cursor under the desired digit and pressing the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button. Selecting a RANDOM delay will start the Pro Timer IV randomly between 3.5 to 6 seconds. When the Pro Timer IV powers down, the start delay selection and the fixed delay time will be stored in "Power Down Memory"tm. When powered up again, the delay time and the start delay type will be recalled for immediate use.
Mode Selection Screen
(see simplified mode)
Lockout Start Push Button Screen
This screen is shown below as it appears.
LOCK START UNTIL
BUTTON PUSHED N
This selection will enable the user to lock out the START push button until ANY button is pushed except the START. This is useful in matches to prevent accidentally pushing the START button before the shooters time can be recorded. To implement this option, just press the UP ARROW button until the selection "Y" is displayed in the LOCK START UNTIL BUTTON PUSHED N screen.
Hit Factor Screen
(see Simplified Mode)
Print Shot String Screen
(see Simplified Mode)
STOP PLATE USE
To select the plate mode of operation, simply insert an 1/8" plug that is wired to the stop plate into the PLATE jack in the back of the Pro Timer IV. Its presence in the jack is sensed by the Pro Timer IV and the plate mode is automatically selected. This mode operates the same as the shot mode except it uses a normally closed switch for a sensor. The switch can be a vibration type or a standard normally closed switch of any kind. Because the use of a vibration sensor is allowed, the minimum time between each hit is 2.5 seconds. A simple wiring diagram is shown in figure 1.
Switch must be closed when the plate is ready to be hit.
Figure 1
A unique feature of this mode is the ability of the Pro Timer IV to detect an open circuit in the sensor line. If the line is shot in half, the message PLATE/LINE OPEN will be displayed and the Pro Timer IV will be disabled so the next firing sequence cannot be started.
BUZZER OPERATION
The time starts and the buzzer starts at the same instant. The BEGINNING of the stop beep occurs at the par time set and has a duration of .3 seconds. The HORN switch on the back can be used to disable the internal buzzer.
MAN ON MAN OPERATION
The man on man operation is accomplished by coupling two Pro Timer IV's together to start simultaneously. Then by using the plate inputs on both timers, the times for the two contestants can be recorded. The timers are coupled together using a 2 wire cable wired to 1/8" jacks. They are then plugged into the START jack on the back of each timer.
REMOTE START OPERATION
To remote start a Pro Timer IV, simply wire a remote normally open switch to an 1/8" jack using a 2 wire cable. The 1/8" plug is inserted into the START jack on the back of the timer. The switch can be mounted under a start plate to start the timer when the plate is knocked off. It can also be connected to a switch that simultaneously starts a moving target.
SHOT SENSING SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT
The sensitivity can be adjusted by using a small flat bladed screwdriver. The hole above the clear LED in the back contains the sensitivity adjustment potentiometer. BEFORE ADJUSTING, mark the slot location with a permanent marker so that you can return to the factory setting. Adjusting the potentiometer clockwise will increase the shot sensing sensitivity. An alternate method of decreasing the sensitivity is to tape over some of the shot sensing holes. This is a simple method that won't disturb the factory setting.
QUICK KEYS
The quick key feature allows you to jump to some of the screens with just two button actuations. To get to a screen quickly, just push down and hold down the LEFT ARROW button and then press one of the other buttons. A list of functions follows.
v LEFT ARROW (JUMP) & START - Jump to MAIN DATA screen.
v LEFT ARROW (JUMP) & RIGHT ARROW (FACTOR) - Jump to HIT FACTOR screen.
v LEFT ARROW (JUMP) & UP ARROW (+PAR) - Jump to PAR TIME and increase PAR/SEQuence number.
v LEFT ARROW (JUMP) & DOWN ARROW (-PAR) - Jump to PAR TIME and decreasePAR/SEQuence number.
The last two Quick keys are helpful for going to the next or previous par time with a minimum of button pushing.
OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS
The normal operating time for an ALKALINE battery is 30 hours. The display will flash "BAT" if a low battery is detected.
If the Pro Timer IV is left on a flat surface in the hot sun, the display may turn black. This is only a temporary condition and is a warning that the device is close to its maximum temperature limit. A few minutes in the shade will usually restore the display.
The shot sensor is located in back of the holes in the front of the case. While pressing the start button, be careful not to cover the shot sensor with you fingers. This may keep the sound of the shot from being recorded. Make sure that there are no obstructions between the shot sensor and the person firing. This includes other persons or the operators hand or clothing. For optimum operation, the front of the case should be pointed at the shot being recorded and within 6 feet. The official holding the timer should stay on the contestant's left side so that ejected cases do not strike the timer and cause a false reading. Usually if you can feel the concussion of the shot on the Pro Timer IV's case, you are within sensing range.
When used indoors, it is advisable to cover all the sensor holes except for one. Most people use tape or a target paster. This will prevent echos from being picked up.
Multiple timers may be used to time events with about 50 ft. between contestants. Also it helps if the official keeps himself between the Pro Timer IV and the other contestants in order to block the sound of the shot.
The shot sensor may be damaged if the Pro Timer IV is held close to the muzzle of the gun. For example, if the Pro Timer IV is placed on a table below the gun.
RELAY DRIVER
This option enables the Pro Timer IV to run a large horn for a start signal. The relay is pulled in at the same time the internal buzzer beeps. The RELAY jack is provided as standard so the timer does not have to be sent back to be able to use this option. A simple darlington transistor circuit diagram that can be used instead of the relay module is available for those who can do electronic wiring. The HORN switch on the back can be used to disable the internal buzzer.
PAR TIME SETUP SCREEN (Extended Mode)
The par time screen appears in two different ways. They are shown below.
SEQ 0
PAR TIME OFF
TIME 1.5 SEQ 1
PAR #1 TYP-STRNG
This screen will allow you to set up the par times required for up to 6 strings/sequences of fire. From this screen you can set up to 9 par times per string/sequence of fire. You can then save it in "Power Down Memory"tm in the PAR SEQUENCE SAVE SCREEN. In the PAR TIME SETUP SCREEN, the string/sequence number (SEQ 0) appears in the upper right hand corner of the display. The lower line shows "PAR TIME OFF". To run a par time, the string/sequence number must be changed to a number from 1 to 6. When the number is changed, the par times for the string/sequence selected are recalled from "Power Down Memory"tm, stored in current memory and are shown on the screen. Reselecting string/sequence 0 (SEQ 0) will turn the par time mode off. The par time number for the par time currently displayed appears in the lower left side of the display. The default par times for string/sequence 1 are listed below.
SEQUENCE 1 (SEQ 1)
Par time 1 = 0 seconds
Par time 2 = 0
Par time 3 = 0
Par time 4 = 0
Par time 5 = 0
Par time 6 = 0
Par time 7 = 0
Par time 8 = 0
Par time 9 = 0
The par times for the string may be changed by positioning the cursor under the desired digits in the upper middle of the display. The par time number to be changed in the string MUST be selected first (PAR #1). This appears in the lower left side of the screen. The majority of the time, there would be only 1 par time set for a string/sequence of fire. The exception to this may be when practicing for a plate match with multiple plates using par time 1 (PAR #1) for the time to the first plate and the par times (PAR #2 etc.) between each plate. This may be helpful to develop a cadence of fire.
The Pro Timer IV has a selection of two different par time types. One is the string type and the other is the continuous type. The type (TYP-STRNG) is selected in the lower right hand corner of the display. The string type (default) will run the first par time, then the second, etc., until it runs into a zero par time. It then terminates the par time mode. It will still continue to log shots. The continuous mode (TYP-CONT) runs all par times even if there are zero par times, which it skips. It then goes back to par time number 1 and runs them all over again. It continues to do this until the LEFT ARROW, RIGHT ARROW , UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button is pushed. This terminates the continuous mode until the START button is pushed again, but the Pro Timer IV will still continue to log shots. The type selection is not stored in Power Down Memory.
Let's set up an example. We are going to set up for 2 strings of fire with 2 different par times. The first string will be 3.5 seconds and the second will be 4.5 seconds. Upon powering up, push the LEFT ARROW button until the cursor is under (SEQ 0). Push the UP ARROW button once to get to sequence 1 (SEQ 1). This will bring up the par time number 1 (PAR #1) and par time (TIME 0.0) along with the type of par time (TYP-STRNG). Since we will only run one par time per string/sequence, we will leave the par number at 1 (PAR #1). Next push the LEFT ARROW button until the cursor is under the 1 in the par time (TIME 0.0). Then push the UP ARROW button until the digit is 3 (TIME 3.5). Now push the RIGHT ARROW button until the cursor is under the sequence number (SEQ 1) in the par time screen. Push the UP ARROW button once (SEQ 2) to get to sequence 2. The par time that appears (TIME 2.0) is for this sequence Push the LEFT ARROW button until the cursor is under the 0 (TIME 2.0). Push the UP ARROW button until the digit is 5 (TIME 2.5). Now push the LEFT ARROW button once to position the cursor under the 2 (TIME 2.5). Then push the UP ARROW button until the 2 is changed to a 4 (TIME 4.5). Now push the RIGHT ARROW button until the cursor is under the sequence number (SEQ 2) in the par time screen. Push the DOWN ARROW button once (SEQ 1) to get to sequence 1. You are now ready to run the first string/sequence par time. To run the par time shown on the screen, just press the START button. To run the next string/sequence par time, press the LEFT ARROW button until the cursor is positioned under the string/sequence number (SEQ 1). Then push the UP ARROW button once to run the 4.5 second par time (TIME 4.5) shown on the screen. You are now ready to run the second string/sequence par time.