FarmTek - Polaris Event Support

Sport Timing Specialists

Polaris Event-Specific Features

Western Events

The Polaris timer provides hands-free timing of Barrel Racing, Pole Bending and other speed events. The timer automatically starts and stops as the rider crosses an electric eye beam in the arena. Timing automatically starts at zero for each new rider – no manual reset required, no waiting for "timed" resets.

The operator can force the timer to temporarily ignore the electric eyes for figure eight, relay and similar multiple-pass events.

Penalties can be easily entered for any timed event. The penalty is automatically added to the rider's time. If a printer or scoreboard is connected, they are also updated with the penalty.

For Roping events, the timer automatically starts at zero when the steer crosses an electric eye at the score line. Broken barrier? An electric eye on the rider's box checks for breakouts. The timer automatically sounds a horn and shows who broke out. The timekeeper simply presses the STOP button when the judge drops the flag. No reset required, no waiting for lights to turn on or off, no missed resets, no delays!

The rider breakout time can now be displayed during a roping event instead of only during practice. The rider breakout time shows by how much time the header lead the steer (breakout) or trailed the steer (clean run).

The Roping Practice Mode lets you practice against the electric eye barrier and measure your time leading or trailing the steer without requiring someone to operate the timer console.

Different horn times for Bull Riding and similar events are easily selected. Timing automatically starts from zero when the timekeeper presses the START button. When the horn time is reached (eight seconds, for example), the horn automatically sounds and the timer stops.

For scored events such as Bull Riding and Cutting, the rider's score is easily entered. The score is displayed on the optional scoreboard until the next rider starts. If the printer is connected, the score is also printed.

When timing Cutting Events, the timer counts down towards zero from any time specified (2:30 for example). When zero is reached, the horn automatically sounds and the timer stops.

For Team Penning, the timer can automatically pick and display cattle numbers. The timekeeper can see the cattle number before the ride starts. If a scoreboard is connected, the rider sees the cattle number when the timer starts. Eliminate complaints about the start-line flagger with an electric eye start. Eliminate late horn complaints with automatic warning and final horns.

The operator can force selection of cattle numbers from a reduced set of numbers when a smaller herd is used.

Show Jumping Events

The timer supports up the three sets of electric eyes to allow flexibility in First Round and Jump-Off course design.

Different course times and electric eye configurations are supported for First Round and Jump-Off Rounds.

The timer is switched between First and Jump-Off rounds at the push of a button. Changing round automatically selects the appropriate course time and which electric eyes to use. This eliminates the need to switch cables or eyes between First and Jump-Off Rounds.

Time faults are automatically computed and displayed as the timer runs. Faults per second for the First Round and Jump-Off Rounds are independently user settable to accommodate different rule sets. The latest FEI rule changes for fault computation are supported.

Duration of the rider start timeout is user settable. The rider timeout countdown displays on both the timer console and scoreboard (if attached). At expiration of the rider start timeout, the timer can begin timing of the rider's run, or blow the horn to signal the rider off the course.

The countdown can be paused and resumed as needed!

An optional remote handswitch is available that can stop the timer and sound the horn (e.g, when an obstacle is knocked down), then resume timing and sound the horn again when timing is to be restarted.

Timed Power and Speed classes are fully supported with three sets of electric eyes.

Three different horn tones are available when sounding the horn through your PA system. Great when running adjacent rings!

Dog Agility Trials

The Polaris timer is at the heart of the most popular Dog Agility timing systems on the market today! To ensure accurate timing even with the variation in dog sizes seen during an agility trial, FarmTek has developed "light curtain" photo-sensors specifically for our agility timing systems. Visit our Dog Agility distributor, Signature Gear to learn more!

Other Uses

Using one set of electric eyes at the start line and one set at the finish line, the Polaris timer can time Drag Races, Mud-Bogs, Sprints, Hill Climbing and similar events which are timed from a start line to a finish line. Add additional sets of electric eyes to obtain split times during the run!

Using an electric eye across the track, the timer provides hands-free automatic Lap Timing. The lap speed as well as the lap time can be displayed. Time just one lap, or as many consecutive laps as desired!

Ask about a special version of the Polaris timer designed specifically for speed training events like the 40 yard dash, short shuttle, three-cone drill, etc. Running a combine or training camp has never been easier!

The Polaris can provide differential time and identify the winning lane for events like the Soap Box Derby.

The Time Stamp Mode provides an interface between up to four sets of electric eyes (wireless) and a computer. Great for custom applications or for obtaining split times around barrels for training!

The Keypad Mode allows use of the keypad on the Polaris timer to enter times or scores for display on a scoreboard. For example, use one timer and scoreboard to time your event, use a second Polaris and scoreboard to display the time to beat.