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PRODEME Operations Manual

A practical guide, organized from basic to advanced, to help you prepare and run events with confidence.

Basic levelEstimated reading time: 12 minUpdated October 2026
PRO 01

Basic level

Initial setup and essential records to get started.

01

Starting the system

Start the main computer first, connect the auxiliary computers and select the event.

1Start with the main computer

If the operation uses more than one networked computer, open PRODEME first on the Main PC used for operations. It will act as the server for the other computers.

2Open the program

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Use the PRODEME desktop icon. If the shortcut is unavailable, run C:\PRODEME\prodeme.exe directly.

Alternative path: C:\PRODEME\prodeme.exe

3Confirm the Main PC

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The first time PRODEME starts on the main computer, “Main Computer?” will appear. Select Yes.

Select Yes only on the computer that will be the main operations PC.

Check the IP shown at the bottom. It helps diagnose the network connection.

4Open the auxiliary computers

Then open PRODEME on the registration PCs. They will find the server and connect automatically without showing the Main PC confirmation.

5Confirm access

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On the login screen, keep the OPERADOR user and the prefilled password. Select the language and click Confirm.

Keep the OPERADOR username and the prefilled password.

Choose the interface language here before confirming.

6Select the event

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The current event appears first. Press Enter or Confirm for quick access; use Search to view another event.

The current event is shown on the first row.

Press Enter or click Confirm to open the selected event.

7Wait for the main screen

The system will load the selected event’s main screen and will be ready to use.

Problems and solutions

How to check the IP

Expected local connection192.168.x.x   10.x.x.x

It usually starts with 192.168.x.x or 10.x.x.x.

Attention127.0.0.1   169.254.x.x

127.0.0.1 means the computer did not connect to the network. A 169.254.x.x address usually means Windows did not receive a valid IP from the router.

The confirmation did not appear on the Main PC.

Possible cause: An auxiliary PC may have been opened first.

How to fix it: Close PRODEME on every computer, connect them to the same network and open the Main PC first.

The confirmation still does not appear when the Main PC is opened first.

Possible cause: Another program instance may be stuck.

How to fix it: Open Task Manager, find prodeme.exe and end only the stuck instance. Then open the program again.

“Main Computer?” appears on an auxiliary PC.

Possible cause: PRODEME is not open on the Main PC yet.

How to fix it: Select No, close the program, open the Main PC first and try the auxiliary PC again.

The auxiliary PC cannot find the server.

Possible cause: The computers may not be on the same local network.

How to fix it: Connect all computers to the same router by cable or Wi-Fi and check their IP addresses.

The auxiliary PC cannot connect after the network comes online.

Possible cause: The Main PC opened PRODEME before connecting to the network.

How to fix it: Close and reopen PRODEME on the Main PC to refresh its IP, then reopen the auxiliary PC.

The connection worked and then stopped.

Possible cause: A network issue may have changed the Main PC IP.

How to fix it: Restore the network, restart PRODEME on the Main PC and then restart it on the auxiliary PCs.

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02

Registering championships and events

Create the championship first, then link each round or event to it.

1Decide how to organize the championship

For a standalone event without a championship with defined rounds, create a new championship for each event. For Championships or Cups with multiple rounds, register the championship only once per year and link each round event to it.

2Open championship registration

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From the main menu, open Cadastros → Campeonatos (Records → Championships). Create this record before creating the event.

3Click Novo, enter the name and save

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Always start a new record by clicking Novo (New). Enter the competition name in Campeonato and click Salvar (Save). For example: COPA FT BR SPORT 2026.

4Open event registration and click Novo

Open Cadastros → Eventos (Records → Events). Click Novo (New) to register a round or a standalone event.

5Select the championship and enter event details

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Campeonato
Select the registered championship this event belongs to.
Evento
Enter the round or event name. Example: 4ª ETAPA (Round 4).
Data
Enter the start date in the first field and the end date in the field after “a”.
Local
Enter the name of the venue where the race will take place. Example: AUTÓDROMO FUELTECH.

Comprimento / Parcial 1 / Parcial 2 / Parcial 3

Use the standard configuration below for the race distance. The track length and split values can be typed manually; adjust them if the track uses a different configuration. Table values are in metres.

Standard split configuration (metres)
Track lengthSplit 1Split 2Split 3
201 m01000
402 m100201300

402 COMO 201

This option is for Produpark equipment with all photocells installed up to 402 m when the race must read and finish at 201 m. Enable it only when this is the configuration used for operations.

Link Site

Do not fill in this field manually. The system fills in the link automatically after sending the first result. You can then copy it and share it on social media.

Pasta Relatorio

Enter the folder path where PDF reports should be saved at the end of the race. If you do not need a specific folder, leave it blank: reports will be saved in the local PRODEME folder, C:\PRODEME\.

Codes (next to Campeonato and Evento)

The code fields next to the names contain internal system data. Do not fill them in or edit them manually.

Salvar

Click Salvar (Save). Check the linked championship in the list and review the name, dates, venue, track length and split points before starting operations.

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03

Registering categories

Organize participants into consistent classes before registrations begin.

  1. Open event categories

    With the correct event selected, open Records and choose Categories.

  2. Create a category

    Select New category and enter the name displayed in registrations, results and standings.

  3. Define its identifier

    Enter a code, abbreviation or display order when requested.

  4. Configure the rules

    Review the competition type and use the official regulations as reference.

  5. Save and repeat

    Save the category and repeat for every class.

  6. Run a final check

    Make sure there are no duplicate categories or names that are too similar.

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04

Registering vehicles and participants

Record the driver, vehicle and contact details used during operations.

  1. Select the event

    Open Drivers or Vehicles and confirm the event in the top filter.

  2. Search before adding

    Search by number, driver, document or license plate. Reuse an existing record for the same person.

  3. Enter participant details

    Enter competition number, driver, nickname, phone, email and document details.

  4. Enter vehicle details

    Enter the vehicle, license plate, team, city and identifying details.

  5. Assign the category

    Link the participant to the correct event category.

  6. Save and review

    Save and search for the driver again. Check the number, vehicle, team and category.

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