KTS Main Unit

KTS Main Unit

"Embedded systems specialists"

The centerpiece and workhorse for the Kart Timing System (KTS), the KTS Main Unit is where all of the action occurs. It handles everything from simple lap/sector timing measurement through management/browsing of laps/sector times at the same (or different) track in the past. (The latter is more easily done using the provided Windows software, but a PC is not necessary to perform management of in-memory timing data.) The feature list is extensive, so only the most significant items are highlighted here:

KTS Main Unit

Precisely measures lap and up to three sector times per lap
Displays lap and sector times as well as last, best, delta (difference) and race time in multiple easy-to-read fonts
Crisp display with intuitive user-selectable formats
Display is back-lit with user-settable timeout after last button press and/or lap beacon seen
Storage for over 16,000 laps and sectors that is retained even if the battery is removed
Tags each race or session with track, driver, and timestamp supplemented with , kart type and number when uploaded to a PC.
Stores date and time of all races with an internal 100 year calendar that continues to run as long as power is available
Unit mounts and dismounts from any kart steering wheel in seconds via convenient quick-release buckles
KTS unit uses a standard 9v battery – no special chargers or expensive battery replacement
Single battery provides over 14 hours of continuous racing/practice operation using the backlight 5 seconds per lap
All time measurements are in 0.01 second increments
Calibrated KTS unit accuracy is typically 0.01 seconds per day
Adjustable straps allow the unit to be readily adapted to any kart steering wheel
USB interface for downloading collected timing data, uploading preferences, resetting the clock and updating unit firmware

Beacon Sensor
(attaches to Main Unit)

Description

KTS mounted

The KTS Main Unit actually consists of two pieces: the main (display) unit and the beacon sensor, both of which are shown above. (The beacon is available in a variety of colors.) The main unit is attached to the kart steering wheel using three quick-release straps as shown on the left. Then, the beacon sensor is clipped to the plastic hood covering the steering column and plugged into the bottom of the main (display) unit as shown on the left. That is it!

Turn on the main (display) unit and note the bright display shown on the right. Put the unit in race/session timing mode (transition screen depicted on the right) and you are now ready to practice or race! (Of course, do not forget to set up your KTS Beacon first!)

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KTS idle

Beacon mounted

Race setup

Additional Photos

A wide range of views of the unit, beacon, and setup are included below. Clicking on a picture will bring up an enlarged view. Use the scroll bar to see all of the pictures available.

The KTS Main Unit (that includes both primary display unit and the beacon sensor) is available as part of a complete package but can also be purchased individually.