T-Link Wireless Solutions

Wireless timing systems today are challenged to maintain 0.001 second accuracy due to the unpredictability of the communication link used in wireless communications. Local interference is also an issue preventing wireless from achieving a highly reliable status. RaceAmerica's new T-Link Wireless technology breaks through these barriers combining hardwire accuracy and reliability with wireless convenience.

RaceAmerica's T-Link Wireless technology can replace most track cables used to connect RaceAmerica Track Sensors to a PC or a timing system. Accuracy of a thousandth of a second is maintained in line-of-sight distances several miles away. High performance Yagi style antennas can also be used to upgrade the performance of standard 'Rubber Duckie' antennas for longer distances and non-line-of-sight applications.

The negative effects of electrical noise and radio interference has been greatly reduced and almost completely eliminated by the continuous retry capabilities of the T-Link Wireless technology while maintaining 0.001 second accuracy! These units will not give up and make every attempt to break through the local interference for up to 10 seconds after the beam trip without loss of accuracy using advanced data correction techniques.

Additional technical information.

T-Link Wireless is available with an integrated Track Sensor or for connection to an existing external Track Sensor. A high capacity Internal Rechargable Battery allows the T-Link to operate for several events without a charge.

	Model 5800 Model 5800 T-Link Wireless is designed to connect to external Track Sensors using a short interconnect track cable allowing the T-Link unit to be positioned out of harm's way up to 25 feet from the track.
Model 5805 Model 5805 T-Link Wireless Sensors are designed with the Track Sensor installed inside as a single complete wireless sensor unit simplifying installation and setup.
	Model 5830 Model 5830 Wireless Speed Trap is designed to connect to two Track Sensors combined with two 5040 or 5050 beam emitters to form a speed trap zone for speed measurements. Power to both Track Sensors is supplied by the 5830 T-Link Wireless unit and speed transmitted back to the tower and speed displays.

Each T-Link Wireless unit is configured with a unique ID code and a Wireless Optimizer Code. These codes are listed on the identity label located on the bottom of the T-Link unit. Valid T-Link ID codes are Z, A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. Units with the same optimizer code are compatible with each other.

Universal Spare Backup Units T-Link identifier codes are preset at the factory. Using an external Reconfig Jumper provided with a backup T-Link unit, a T-Link’s ID code can be temporarily changed enabling a single backup unit to replace any unit with the same optimizer code. To temporarily change the ID code of a T-Link unit, power the unit off. Select the Reconfig Jumper with the desired ID code and install into the T-Port of the T-Link unit to be reconfigured. Power on the T-Link unit. The left LED will flash three short times to confirm the T-Link unit has been reconfigured to the new ID code. Unplug the Reconfig Jumper and connect the cable (if used) to the T-Link unit for normal use. Do not power off the T-Link unit after a new ID code has been assigned. The change of ID is temporary. When the T-Link unit is powered off, the ID code will revert back to the factory preset ID shown on the bottom of the T-Link unit.

T-Link Wireless Carry Cases To protect your wireless investment, carry cases with custom foam inserts are available with room for two T-Link units and associated Track Sensors, Beam Emitters, and Battery Charger. These Carry Cases can also be configured to hold a single T-Link unit along with small cables and other data comm wireless hardware.

Optional antenna mount and extension cable For installations where the standard Rubber Duckie antenna must be relocated outside a building for increased signal strength.

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