Frequently Asked Questions
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| What do I get when I order a 2650 series XL Advanced system?
| Both the 2650H(Heads-Up) and 2650B(Bracket) include a Control Console with integrated LED Display and 12-Button Keypad, the 12VDC powered 'Christmas' tree (110VAC or 230VAC tree optional), our proven Infrared technology Beam Emitters and Track Sensors, and all the cables to get you started racing. |
| What do I need to buy in addition to the 2650 series XL Advanced?
| Only batteries. A 12-volt automotive or marine battery is placed at the base of the tree and supplies power to the Tree, Control Console, and Track Sensors. The IR Beam Emitters use four AA size or C size batteries, (dependent upon your application) alkaline or Ni-Cad. |
| Can I upgrade my 2200 Pro Tree JR or 2300 series JR Competition system to the 2650 series XL Advanced?
| All 2200 series and 2300 series models can be upgraded to the 2650 series XL Advanced timing system. The advantage of the 2650 series is the capability of a XL timing system with both Staging AND Speed Detection. Contact RaceAmerica for more details. Pricing varies based on what the features already exist on the customer's current equipment and timing system. A great way to reinvest in your timing system and add more features. |
| What do I purchase to add Speed Detection or 60 Foot Et to the 2650 series XL Advanced system?
| Both the 2650H and 2650B measure the Elapsed Time (ET) and driver Reaction Time (RT) on every run. Both 2650 series XL Advanced models can include speed and 60 foot ET connections on the Track Sensor interconnect cable. You need only to purchase one IR Beam Emitter and one IR Track Sensor for each lane and plug the sensors into the cable. The 2650 series XL Advanced can be configured to detect the new sensors and measure vehicle speed on the very next run. It's that easy to add speed detection or 60 foot ET. |
| If I purchase the 2650H and later I need the Bracket and Indexed Start features of the 2650B, what can I do?
| The model 2650H can be upgraded by RaceAmerica to the model 2650B at any time by shipping the Control Console to RaceAmerica. We will upgrade your system with the latest features and fully test your system prior to shipment to insure you do not miss a weekend of racing. |
| What do I need to do to print timeslips?
| Both the 2650H and 2650B include the capability to print timeslips with the addition of the 2650 series XL Advanced Printer Interface Cable and any printer with a RS232 serial interface connection. Each timeslip contains a 4-line header designed by you and customized by RaceAmerica. Everyone who races could walk away with your name and phone number on their timeslip! |
| How do I stage my car with the 2650 series XL Advanced?
| Roll up to the line and into the Starting Line Beam until the staging light on the Christmas tree illuminates. When the race director tells the system to start a race, the starting line electronics automatically convert to starting beams duplicating exactly the NHRA method of determining the start of a race. Add the optional 6026A Guard Beam Electronics, and the additional detection beam detects vehicles rolling forward 16 inches into a second beam. The Guard Beam also duplicates the NHRA method of insuring very low vehicle bodies do not continue to block staging beam after the start of a race, |
| Can the 2650 series XL Advanced be used as a single lane timer for car performance tuning?
| Both the 2650H and 2650B contain the software to operate as a dual lane drag system as well as a single lane performance timer. Point both left and right lane IR Track Sensors at the right lane IR Beam Emitters and use only one lane or use the optional jumpers on the left lane Track Sensor connectors to disable the left lane entirely. |
| 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 132 foot and 330 foot cables for R/C scale 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 2650 series XL Advanced timing systems and the 2800 Series XL Professional timing systems?
| Click here to view a feature comparison chart for all three models of RaceAmerica Drag Timing Systems.
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| Not sure the 2650 series XL Advanced will fit your racing needs?
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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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| Want to download a copy of the 2650 series XL Advanced 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 above for a free copy from Adobe Systems. |
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