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CTS-6 Training Videos

 
This page contains links to some training videos about the operation and maintenance of the Colorado Timing System 6 (CTS-6). Most of them were produced by Colorado Time Systems. The CTS-6 User's Guide is a good reference to have handy as you are watching these videos. Comments about this page, or links to other CTS-6 training materials can be sent to thusson@comcast.net

CTS-6 Operations

The following videos are posted on YouTube. A brief description of each video is provided.

System 6 - Swimming Overview
This video is an introduction to the Colorado System 6 (CTS-6) and the Swimming application for the system.

System 6 - Sport Loader
This video is an introduction to the Sport Loader in the CTS-6. This is the application that comes up when you power on the system. From this application you can go to the Swimming application. Some diagnostics on the CTS-6 can also be run from the Sport Loader. Also, the Sport Loader is where you set-up for using a USB printer. Additional information can be found in the CTS-6 Sport Loader Manual.

System 6 - Swimming Setups Part 1
This is the first of three videos describing all the configuration options of the CTS-6. The Start/Finish, Hardware and Timing setups are covered in this video. You can also refer to the PVS Set-Ups for the CTS-6 Timing System

System 6 - Swimming Setups Part 2
This is the second of three videos describing all the configuration options of the CTS-6. The Pool, Scoreboard and Printer setups are covered in this video.

System 6 - Swimming Setups Part 3
This is the third of three videos describing all the configuration options of the CTS-6. The Event Sequence, Date/Time and Wireless setups are covered in this video.

System 6 - Running a Meet
This video reviews the process of running a meet. It includes helpful information about some of the various scenarios and problems that you may encounter, along with pointers to how to handle these situations.

System 6 - Software Update
This video reviews the process of updating the software on the CTS-6. This is not something that the typical CTS-6 operator will be doing. The video is included here for completeness.

CTS-6 Maintenance

The following videos describe some of the maintenance and testing procedures for the CTS-6. All these videos are in MPG format. They can be downloaded from the Colorado Time Systems Support Site.

Cleaning a Cable Harness

Cleaning an Amp Connector

Cleaning a Wall Plate

Maintenance Equipment List

Replacing Touchpad Brackets and Touchpads

Replacing a Dual Banana Plug

Testing a Touchpad

Using the CTS Touchpad Test Meter (TPMD)