Richkim wrote:Can I replace or update these hand controllers with the new 15-button hand controllers I see in your product catalog?
When RaceAmerica introduced the Digital Safety Flag version 2, one of the expanded features was the choice of standard 10-button hand controllers wired to the DSF, and the new 15-button hand controller. Same connector, same connection to the DSF but capability to access an addition 5 flags from the handheld.
The hand controller does not store the flags for each button, the flags are stored in a lookup table in each DSF internal Flash memory. The new hand controller incorporates three new or expanded designs retaining full compatibility with the DSF version 1 and 10-button hand controllers.
First, the DSF internal code was expanded to store the additional flag selections as displayed on the hand controller buttons.
Second, a new hand controller was designed to handle the additional buttons and still fit in your hand.
Third, the PC software was enhanced for selection of the additional 5 flags while retaining full compatibility with both DSF versions.
To use the new expanded 15-button Hand Controller, your existing DSF v1 would need a code update and the PC software controlling the DSFs would need an upgrade. This in addition to the purchase of the 15-button hand controller. The new PC software is fully compatible with DSF v1, DSF v2, and all Track Safey Lights as well as both Hardwired Hand Controller models.