KLap Timer Ports

Select the File | Options menuFile Menu item to open the Lap Timer Options property sheet and then click on the Ports tab to display Lap Timer Port Settings. You can also go directly to the Lap Timer Ports property sheet page using the Edit | Ports menuEdit Menu command or the Alt+P shortcut.


Note: Secure on-line credit card purchases can be made by using the Help | Purchase Interface Cables menuHelp Menu command.





This window will allow you to specify the interface port that Lap Timer 2000 uses to detect laps. A description of the various settings follows.


KJoystick

Check this box to use the Joystick Game PortJoystick Interface Wiring interface for lap counting and timing. The drop list directly below this setting will be enabled when this interface is selected.  Pick the joystick port you would like to use from this drop list.


Note You will also have to defineGame Pad Testing a Custom 2-Axis, 4-Button Game Pad device if you select this interface type.


KRS-232

Check this box to use the RS-232 Serial PortSerial Interface Wiring interface for lap counting and timing. The drop list directly below this setting will be enabled when this interface is selected.  Pick the serial port you would like to use from this drop list.


KKeyboard

Check this box to use the KeyboardKeyboard Interface to manually trigger lap counts and times. The drop-down lists to the right of this option allow you to specify the key to be pressed to record lap counts and times for the four lanes. The number keys 1-9 and A-Z can be used to manually time laps.


KPrinter

Check this box to use the Printer PortPrinter Interface Wiring interface for lap counting and timing. The drop list directly below this setting will be enabled when this interface is selected.  Pick the printer port you would like to use from this drop list.


A Custom LPT I/O address can also be specified. This option is for experienced computer users only, and in 99% of cases is not required. If you have a computer that does not use standard LPT port addresses you can check the computer BIOS to see where the LPT I/O addresses are located. The data for the I/O address field to the right of the LPT port list must be specified as a hexadecimal value in the format 0x0000.


If after specifying a Custom LPT I/O address Lap Timer 2000 fails to load or operate properly from the MS Windows Start Menu select the Run command and then type:


LapTimer.exe /reset


This will restore Lap Timer 2000 to its default port settings.


KTrack Power Relay Installed

Check this box to enable track power controlPrinter Interface Wiring via Lap Timer 2000.


KTrakMate Sensor Compatibility

Check this box to use the same printer cable used with TrakMate software. If this setting is not checked Lap Timer 2000 will use the same printer interface as VRS software.


Note: LapTimer 2000 cables purchased from the author comply with TrakMatePrinter Interface Wiring pin-out wiring specifications.


KTrack Call Switch Installed

Check this box to enable track call power controlPrinter Interface Wiring via Lap Timer 2000. This option will be disabled (grayed) if the TrakMate Sensor Compatibility setting above is not checked.


KOK

Press this button when you have completed your selection of Lap Timer program options. When you press this button the Lap Timer Options property sheet will be closed and your port settings will be saved.


KCancel

Press this button to close the Lap Timer Options property sheet without making any changes. If you have made any changes to the interface port settings and then press this button your changes will not be used, and your previous settings will remain in use.


KHelp

Press this button to open the Lap Timer Help Window and go directly to the Lap Timer Ports topic.


KNote The options you have selected will be saved when you press the OK button. The desktop location of the Lap Timer Options window itself will also be stored. Your settings will be saved in the MS Windows System RegistrySystem Registry.


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