Model 2850 XL Professional
Timing System Features
| The XL Professional Drag Timing System is designed for race tracks who need complete control of the action from the tower. Offering an easy way to use Windows interface to control the system and monitor track electronics, RaceAmerica combines a 110VAC or 230VAC powered Christmas trees with the XLscore PRO software with Event Race Management capabilities. |
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| Front facing and rear facing lights are standard on our 110VAC or 230VAC powered Christmas tree. The tree plugs into standard 110VAC or 230VAC and provides power to all timing components. Only the Infrared Beam Emitters are battery powered with optional AC powered units also available. |
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Full Pre-Staging and Staging is provided on the 2850 XL Professional Timing System. Using race proven Emitter and Sensor units at the starting line, the timing system displays the staging and pre-staging position for each lane on the Tree. |
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The Christmas Tree is assembled by mounting on a 1-1/2" pipe threaded into the Tree Stand. The Tree Stand measures 18"W x 18"D and is constructed with a 1/4" solid metal plate designed to sit flat on the ground. For additional stability, additional plates can be ordered for added weight and stability in very windy conditions. |
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The XL Electronics Box is centrally located at the starting line. It contains the main timing modules connected to all devices on the track and the PC in the tower. The PC controls all aspects of the XL Electronics Box including, sensor alignment, tree operation, scoreboard functionality, race results display, and printing of timeslips. |
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The XLscore PRO PC Software controls the XL Timing System from the tower and displays status realtime during the race.
Click here for more details on the XLscore PRO System Control and Race Management Software. |
Model 2850 XL Professional Features:
Track Lengths from 1/4 Mile to 200 Foot and 201 Meter and 402 Meter Lengths
Pro and Full Starting Tree Formats with 0.400 and 0.500 Tree Timing
Selectable Perfect Light of standard RT=0.500 & 0.400 and the latest RT=0.000
XLscore PRO Race Management PC Software Included in 800x600 Screens
Built-in RS232 and RS422 Communication Ports for Timeslip Printers and Scoreboards
Plug Compatible with RaceAmerica Wireless RF Data Comm Links
Optional ET's at 60FT, 330FT/101M, 660FT/201M, 1000FT/305M
Optional Speed Detection available in either MPH or Km/H
Designed for Asphalt, Dirt, Grass, Ice, and Snow Race Venues
Designed for Drag Racing, Mud Bogs, ATV, and Snowmobiles
NHRA Ruleset Built into the Timing System
Winning Lane, Dial-in/Bracket Breakout, and Redlight indicated on the Tree
Full Pre-staging and Staging and optional Guard Beams
Sensor Alignment Testing shown on PC as well as the Tree for Easy Setup
Disable Track Electronics from the Tower when failures occur during racing action
Customizable Timeslip Header, Driver's Names, and Class on the Timeslip
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| What do I get when I order a XL Professional timing system?
| Model 2850P includes our new all metal AC powered Christmas tree, the XL Timing Electronics, RaceAmerica's XLscore PRO Control and Race Management PC Software, 100 foot PC interconnect cable, our race proven Infrared technology Beam Emitters and Track Sensors, and a choice of track cable styles and lengths to get you up and running. |
| Want to download a copy of the model 2850 XL Professional Owner's Manual?
| Click here to download the Owner's Manual in Adobe's Acrobat Reader format (PDF file). If you do not have Adobe(R) Acrobat Reader loaded on your system, click the 'Get Acrobat Reader' icon below for a free copy from Adobe Systems. |
| What does the Standard XLscore PRO PC Software do?
| XLscore PRO controls and displays realtime status of events on the race track. Sensor Alignment, Tree Operation, Race Results, entry of Dialins and Driver's Names, and Timeslip Printing. The software even provides for editing of a two line header printed at the top of every timeslip. Capability to enter your Race Classes and Registration of Drivers by class is also included. Racing actions progresses through Practice Rounds, Qualifying Rounds and Eliminations Rounds each with pop-up style windows containing a list of registered drivers in the selected class. 16-car NHRA style ladders are on-screen as well as a Single Elimination format with Report Printouts and Qualifying Standings.
Click here to view more details on the XLscore PRO Race Management PC Software. |
| Want to download a copy of the XLscore PRO PC Software Owner's Manual?
| Click here to download the Owner's Manual in Adobe's Acrobat Reader format (PDF file). If you do not have Adobe(R) Acrobat Reader loaded on your system, click the 'Get Acrobat Reader' icon below for a free copy from Adobe Systems. |
| What do I need to buy in addition to the 2850 timing system?
| Provide 110VAC or 230VAC for the tree, a PC with a Pentium or higher processor and a minimum 64Mb of memory The IR Beam Emitters use four AA size and D size batteries, alkaline or Ni-Cad, or optional AC powered emitters are also available. |
| What do I need to do to print timeslips?
| Model 2850P includes the capability to print dual lane timeslips with the addition of one of RaceAmerica"s Timeslip Printers. RaceAmerica offers printer packages and printer cables to connect printers to the XL timing system for printing on the track, or connect to the PC for printing in the tower. Each timeslip contains a 2-line header entered into the XLscore PRO PC software. Everyone who races could walk away with your name and phone number on their timeslip! |
| How are the track cables routed down the track to the finish line, speed, and intermediate ET sensors?
| Cables can be routed down the CENTERLINE of the track from start to finish or routed OUTSIDE the track. When routed outside each lane, a dual sided IR Beam Emitter is placed between the lanes encased in a Custom Protective Foam Stand. The Beam Emitters are operated from four C-style flashlight batteries hidden in the Foam Stand. This eliminates all cabling from the racing surface and eliminates the need to run power to all the track electronics. |
| What if my track length is not a standard length?
| RaceAmerica sells a wide variety of cable lengths. Standard lengths include 500 foot and 660 foot cables for snowmobile applications, 1/8 mile and 1/4 mile for fullsize dragstrip applications, and 300 foot cables for ATV and Mud Bog racing applications. RaceAmerica can custom manufacture a cable to match your track length from as short as a few feet to as long as a 1/4 mile. |
| What is the difference between the 2850 XL Professional Timing System and the 2650 Series XL Advanced models?
| Click here to view a feature comparison chart for all three models of RaceAmerica Drag Timing Systems.
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Not sure the XL Timing System will fit your racing needs?
| Click here to fill out our short questionaire which will allow us to match the right timing system to your racing application. |
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| Infrared Sensor & Emitter |
RaceAmerica Infrared Sensors overcome the problems with sun light and alignment common with many photocell or low tech infrared solutions. Other manufacturers use photocells which are very sensitive to sunlight and work poorly in bright sunlight. Other manufacturers also use more expensive laser powered beam emitters which generate a bright light to their low tech IR sensors. These seem to work if the sensors are shaded well from sunlight but often are internmittent when running a race event. While others purchase their sensors from outside sources, RaceAmerica's Infrared Sensors were designed by RaceAmerica back in 1991 and we have been perfecting them ever since. Our sensorS are designed to operate from total darkness to the brightest sunlight accomplished through a coded digital signal.
The proven drag racing technology of RaceAmerica's Infrared Track Sensors and Beam Emitters provide line-of-sight detection of moving objects and the Infrared design is immune to radio interference and bright sunlight. The Track Sensors connect to the Pro Tree system using an RJ-11 connector for fast and easy setup. The Beam Emitters are powered by a choice of four AA-size or 110VAC/230VAC AC Powered and provide detection of objects up to 50 feet away.
Model 2850 XL Professional Specifications:
| Elapsed Time (seconds) | | 0.000 to 90.00 |
| Vehicle Speed (MPH or Km/H) | | 0.00 to 999.9 |
| Reaction Time (seconds) | | 0.000 to 9.999 |
| Hi-Speed Car Detection | | Digital Dual Encoded InfraRed technology |
| Display Location | | PC Screen |
| System Control Location | | PC and Remote Starter Control |
| Christmas Tree Power | | 110VAC or 230VAC |
| Christmas Tree Dimensions | | 81-3/4"H x 20-1/4"W on stand |
| Tree Stand Dimensions | | 18"D x 18"W |
| IR Beam Emitter | | Four AA size or 110VAC/230VAC |
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