Infinity F849 User Manual
Infinity Start System
User Guide
F849 Rev. 1005
Part Number F849, Rev. 1005
©2005 Colorado Time Systems. All rights reserved.
Colorado Time Systems
Corporate Office
1551 East 11th Street
Loveland, CO 80537 USA
Sales : 800-279-0111 or +1 970-667-1000
Service: 800-287-0653 x256 or +1 970-667-1000 x256
Service Fax: 970-667-1032
Web: www.coloradotime.com
Email: customerservice@coloradotime.com
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction
Receiving Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Scope of this Instruction Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Infinity Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Infinity Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
2 Setup
General Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
Infinity Connection Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Using your Infinity with an Electronic Timer 2-3
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
On/Off Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Adjusting PA Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
External Strobe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
3 Using Your Infinity Electronic Start System
Starter's Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Strobe Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Timer Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Operating Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Cable Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
In Case of Difficulty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Returning Your Infinity for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Colorado Time Systems’ Infinity start system.
Its multi-purpose design makes the Infinity perfect for use as an electronic
start system or a limited public address system. Instructions for both of
these applications are included in this manual.
When you receive your Colorado Time Systems’ equipment, follow these
steps:
1) Open all shipping boxes.
Note: We recommend that you save all shipping boxes and packing material.
You are responsible for damage to your equipment if an item is returned
improperly packed.
2) Check all concealed damage immediately upon receipt of equipment.
Report any damage directly to the freight carrier.
3) Use the Packing List included with the shipment to take an inventory of
all items. If you believe one or more parts to be missing, contact our
Customer Service Department immediately. They can be reached by email:
customerservice@coloradotime.com, or by telephone: 800-279-0653 x 256
in the U.S. and Canada, or at 970-667-1000 x256.
This instruction guide addresses all issues related to the installation and
normal operation of your Infinity start system. A complete maintenance
and troubleshooting section covers the most common problems that are
user correctable. For any repairs or problems not found in this instruction
guide, call Colorado Time Systems’ Customer Service Department, ext.
256, toll-free at 800-279-0653 (U.S. and Canada) or 970-667-1000.
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Scope of this Instruction Guide
Receiving Your Equipment
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Your portable Infinity Start System contains a number of features which
make it versatile and easy to use. It also serves as a limited public address
system, allowing you to make announcements to your swimmers at practice and to the swimmers and spectators at a meet.
Add to these features the peace of mind you get from knowing Colorado
Time Systems stands behind you with more than thirty years of expertise
in designing and building accurate, reliable and innovative products.
Public address system to address swimmers and spectators. A 0.5 second
dual tone electronic blast with simultaneous strobe flash. False start
recall: repeating dual tone.
Each Infinity start system has a safe, reliable internal gel-cell battery with
external charger and battery life indicator. The Infinity will not operate
while plugged in to AC power.
Note: Your Infinity Start System can be operated only from battery power,
keeping AC power away from the pool deck and reducing the possibility of
electric shock.
Bright 360° strobe light automatically flashes simultaneously when horn
sounds. Gives watch timers/officials a reliable start reference; provides fair
starts to hearing-impaired athletes.
The Infinity includes one built-in 40-watt, 8 ohm moisture and corrosion
resistant reflex speaker. An additional speaker with is available for far
lane starting.
Single microphone used to address swimmers, start the race and recall in
the event of a false start.
Place the Infinity module on a tabletop or pool deck, or use the optional
CTS tripod (TR-3) with its mounting bracket.
Interfaces to all Colorado Time Systems’ electronic timers using start
jumper cable, Model INF-SJ25 (25-foot cable) or Model INF-SJ50M (50
meter cable).
The following optional equipment is available for use with your Infinity
Start System. Call your Colorado Time Systems at 1-800-279-0111 x250
(U.S. and Canada) or 970-667-1000 to place an order.
TR-3 Tripod: disassembles easily for storage. Adjustable height.
Portable.
INF-SP (125 or 200): 40-watt speaker with 125- or 200-foot cable for
far lane speaker mounting.
EXTSTROBE: External strobe light.
M-(25, 50, 100 or 200): Replacement Microphone with 25, 50, 100 or
200-foot cable.
INF-SJ (25 or 50M): Start jumper cable for electronic timer with 25-
foot or 50-meter length.
BP-3: Spare battery and external charger.
Functions
Battery Power
Strobe Light
Speakers
Microphone
Mounting Options
Connection to electronic timer
Optional Equipment
Infinity Start System Features
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