1.2. Setting up the Hardware

The first step is to set up the lap counting hardware. Use the following steps to quickly get the hardware set up.

  1. Go to the General Config Screen using the General Config. button on the upper right hand of the window.

  2. On the General Config Screen go down to the Hardware Settings section on the lower left of the window.

  3. Choose the hardware type from the drop down menu. If you are using the Keyboard this go to the last step, otherwise proceed to the next step.

  4. For the hardware lap counters you must select the correct COM Port from the COM Device Selection drop down menu and click Save Connection. The connection will save even if you select the wrong COM Port, if you are unsure of what COM Port is the correct one refer to the COM Port hardware documentation. If lap counting hardware does not appear to be detected by your Operating System you may need to install a driver, further information can be found in the Device Driver section of the Hardware chapter.

  5. While you are still on the General Config Screen enter your Club Name under the Club Info and select your club logo for the Report Logo Image.