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Newton TH300 Tracking Problem

In general, if the sensors see a shot going through, then they are communicating properly. It's the other variables from the range that make the system think the shot landed somewhere different than where the arrow hit.

In any circumstance, ALWAYS do the following if you are getting mistracks or errors:

1)       Clean the Reflective Tape!

•     NEVER USE WINDEX OR ANY OTHER CLEANING SUBSTANCE

•     Wipe down daily with a dry cloth.

•     Wipe down monthly with a damp cloth, followed immediately by a dry cloth so no water spots form.

2)       Trim the threads on the screen.

3)       Align Sensors!  

 Example of Good Graph

4)       Make sure Nothing is blocking the array.

5)       Ensure there is something to block the light from both Newton Screen Sensors from seeing each other (usually a 2x4 centered on the screen frame). 

6)       Ensure there is not too much light in the range.

7)       Re-tune the screen

 

Errors:   

• Unable to Open Com Port 3
• System Confused
• Re-Initializing
• Multiple Arrows From Lane

Tracking Problems:

• No Shot
• Dropped Shot
• General Mistracking
• Flyers

Multi-Shooter Problems:

• Swapped Shots
• Overlay
• No Shot (from one lane)
• General Mistracking (from one lane)

ERRORS:

• Unable To Open COM PORT 3(or something similar)

  • Communication Problem! See Newton Communication Problems.

   

• System Confused! Same players reshoot scene.

  • Cameras are receiving extra data from somewhere, are not receiving enough data,  or cannot properly form a shot, most commonly due to either misaligned sensors or bad tape.

  • Please note: Electrical Interference can easily cause multiple System Confused and Re-Initializing messages. Your TechnoHUNT system should be on its own Electrical Circuit with a dedicated ground. 

   

• Please wait! Re-initializing Sensors

  • One of the sensors is getting a LOT of extra data. If this error keeps occurring, then there is most likely a bad spot on the tape.

  • Check alignment of sensors, condition of tape, and check for obstructions to the sensor array.  If problem persists, get the (4) TechnoHUNT Log Files and email them to the TechnoHUNT technical support team.

    •  Please include your shop name in the subject field, and a detailed description of the problems with that game.

  • Please note: Electrical Interference can easily cause multiple System Confused and Re-Initializing messages. Your TechnoHUNT system should be on its own Electrical Circuit with a dedicated ground. 
• Multiple Arrows Detected From Lane X!
  • Shooters are standing too close together, or are not arranged by height.
  • Shortest person should be in Lane 1, tallest person in Lane 3.
  • Spread shooters out as much as possible.
  • Do a Lane Calibration and try again.

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TRACKING PROBLEMS:

• No Shot  

  • One of the sensors did not pick up a shot going through.

  • Align sensors, clean tape.

  • Ensure there is not too much light in range.

  • If problem persists, send in the (4) TechnoHUNT Log Files.

   

• Dropped Shot  

  • System marks the shot as being at the very bottom of the screen, instead of where the arrow hit.

  • Usually caused by a ‘hole’ in the Screen Sensor Array (Grid).

  • Usually happens when the same area of the screen is hit.

  • Check alignment and tape, ensure no cables are hanging over the sensors.

  • If problem persists, send in the (4) TechnoHUNT Log Files.

   

• General Mistracking  

  • Usually tracks the arrow 2-4 inches from where the arrow actually hit, generally always in the same direction.

  • Bad calibration. Recalibrate.

   

• Flyers  

  • Tracks the arrow WAY off from where it hit (not general Mistracking).

  • Will usually mark the arrow in the same general location each time.

  • Means the sensor is picking up data from the same location.

  • Normally caused by a thread on the screen, or a bad spot in the tape.

  • Align sensors, patch bad portion of tape.

  • If problem persists, send in (4) TechnoHUNT Log Files.

• Chronograph (FPS) is off

  • Keep in mind, this speed is clocked at the Screen, and not at the bow, so it will tend to be 10-20 fps slower than a standard chronograph.

  • This setting is adjustable if desired. Click Here for instructions.

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Multi-Shooter Issues:

IMPORTANT!

It is Critical on Multishooter Mode that the sensors are aligned to the center of the tape, and that the tape remains in ideal condition! There is much more data for the system to sort out when 2 or 3 people are shooting than when a single person shoots. Many of the problems that don’t occur when 1 person shoots will start to occur when 2 or 3 people shoot simultaneously, if the range is not properly maintained!

• Swapped Shots

  • In multiplayer mode, marks Player 1’s shot where Player 2 (or 3) hit, and vice-versa.

  • More frequent with 3 people shooting than with only 2.

  • Make sure all players are staying in their lanes!

  • Shortest person in Lane 1, tallest person in Lane 3.

  • Ensure tape is clean and free of any scuff marks or scratches.

  • Re-calibrate lanes.

• Overlay
  • Marks (2) player’s shots in the same location.
  • Will happen if shots hit screen at the same time.
  • If it happens when shots hit at different times, then sensors are either receiving too much data that it can’t sort, or not receiving enough data (Sees a shot enter from sensor 1, but not from 2, 3, or 4).
  • More frequent, the worse the tape is, and the worse the alignment is.
  • Re-tune screen, and re-calibrate lanes.
  • If problem persists, send in (4) TechnoHUNT Log Files.
• No Shot (From one of the lanes)
  • System marks one of the players’ shots properly, but gives a No Shot for another.
  • Usually happens to the same lane each time this occurs (gives No Shot in Lane 3, but tracks Land 1 and 2 fine).
  • Generally this means the system is not seeing a shot enter Sensor 1 or 2 from that Lane.
  • Happens frequently if there is too much light near the shooting line, too many scuffs or scratches on the tape, or if one of the sensors is not aligned properly.
  • Re-align sensors, Re-tune screen, and re-calibrate lanes.
  • Shortest person in Lane 1, tallest in Lane 3.
  • If problem persists, send in (4)
• General Mistracking (From one of the lanes)
  • Tracks one lane fine, but another lane track off a bit.
  • Usually more frequent with 3 shooters than 2 shooters.
  • Generally due to poorly aligned sensors or bad tape.
  • Align sensors to center of the tape, patch bad portions of tape.
  • Re-tune screen, re-calibrate lanes.
  • If problem persists, send in

Please note: It is highly recommended that you physically witness any tracking errors before going through the troubleshooting process. It is much harder for the shooter to see where his arrow hit than it is for someone else. Many shooters feel their arrow should have hit somewhere other than where it did, and will then complain about poor system tracking, even if the system is working properly.

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