Timing Systems
The ChampionChip System operates with send and receive antennas cast in thin tartan mats. The mats are placed at the Start and Finish points to register net times, they can also be placed at different points on the course to register split times.Each time an athlete wearing a ChampionChip crosses over the mat, the chip sends out an ID-number which is read by the antennas in the mat and sent to the controller. The controller sends the ID-number and corresponding time to the timing computer for processing.
Types of systems:
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The Standard System provides a 4 meters wide timing area, including a main and back up line. The Standard System can handle all possible densities of chips in the events timed. This is most suitable at the Start of large events where a large number of participants cross over the mats in a short time. Read more... |
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The DigiCase is the new digital controller of the 134 kHz DigiCase Systems range of ChampionChip. It's a lightweight system that can handle lower densities and therefore is suitable for small events and training sessions, for split points and finish line in big events where the runners are expected to cross over the mats in small numbers at any one time. Read more... |
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Why a main and a backup line? The ChampionChip technology relies heavily on electronics, computers and software that is operated by humans. To avoid any errors, timers use a main line and backup line at critical locations, such as the start and finish of an event. If one line fails, either the main or the backup will continue to operate. One line will still produce results close to 100%. It is extremely unlikely that both the main and backup lines will fail at the same time, because they are completely separate systems. |
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