Natsoft Setup Instructions

There are a few steps required when first setting up the LiveLaps Results Display to be used with the Natsoft Race Timing System.

The setup is only required to be done the first time the software is run and then from that point on you will only need to Open the Natsoft Distribution Channel and Click Connect on the Results Display Software.

 

Setup a Distribution Channel

Open the Natsoft Race Timing System.

Select: 2 - SETUP

Select: 2 - TRACK MAINTENANCE

Click the dropdown arrow to set the Track Code.

Click on the second tab DISTRIBUTION. This will display the Distribution Information,

Go down to LINK#2-Leaderboard.

In the TYPE field select YES from the dropdown list.

Type "ELS Results Display" in the DEVICE field.

Set the LISTEN number to 1020.

Click Apply-F2 twice to save the changes and exit.

 

Setting up the Distrobution Channel only needs to be done once.

Open the Distribution Channel (Results Link)

Open the Natsoft Race Timing System.

Select: 3 - MEETING

Select: 11 - RESULT LINKS

Select: 2 - RESULT LINK#2-LEADER BOARD

Use the dropdown arrow to select the first Race you want to display.

 

NOTE: The Distribution channel will automatically change to the next active race.

NOTE: This window needs to remain open to transmit results. The window may be minimized.

Set Up the Results Display Connection

Open the ELS Results Display Software

Click the SETUP button

Enter your "Series or Track Name"

Select the type of track you are running.

In "Get Data From" select Natsoft 3.11.2

Tick "Upload to Live Results Server"

In "Server Settings" Set the IP address to that of the PC running the Results Link.

Set the "Port Number" to 1020.

Click Browse and select the Natsoft Directory on the Main PC.

Close Window (Settings will be saved automatically.

 

NOTE: The Natsoft Directory field is optional, but it does allow for additional information (laps remaining, class running, event name) to be displayed.

Connect to the Distribution Channel

Ensure that the RESULTS LINK WINDOW is open on the remote PC.

Click the CONNECT button.

NOTE: If an error message is shown,
    Check the IP address of the PC running the Results Link Window.
    Check the Port number for the Distribution Channel.

NOTE: The Natsoft Results Link window needs to remain open to transmit results. The window may be minimized.