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Instantaneous
Race Results!
The hardware for the Trackside timing system is simple to set up. The
following hardware units make up the scoring system.
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Decoder
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Activator
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Loop
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Transponder
Decoder
The Decoder is the part of the system which captures the signal from the
transponder as it passes. It captures a timestamp when the
transponder passes and then sends the message to the Trackside
software. The Decoder is connected to a power source, to the
Activator and to the computer which is running the scoring software.
You must maintain power to the decoder at all times. We recommend
using a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) for backup power so you never
have power failure.
Activator
The Activator acts as a middleman between the Loop and the Decoder.
It is a little black box which gets connected to a power source and to the
Decoder with cables. A small wire is
connected to the Loop to act as the "antenna" for the
system. The Activator provides power to the Loop so that when a
transponder first comes into range, it may be activated to put out a
signal so it may be recognized. A message is then sent from the Loop
through the Activator to the Decoder and then on to the scoring PC.
This whole process is instantaneous and can capture more transponders
passing than any motocross race can possibly create.
Loop
You can consider the Loop to be the antenna of the system. It is
made up a cable similar to a 12 gauge wire. This wire is connected
to the wires coming out of the Activator. It is called a Loop
because that is the manner in which it is set up. It is intended to
be placed in the ground at the finish line. The Loop will be buried
in conduit between 8 to 12 inches deep so that the racer has to pass over
the cable in two places which are 18 inches apart. Once the racer
passes the second part of the Loop, the Transponder is recognized as
having passed.
Transponder
The Transponder is worn by the racer around his ankle outside the
boot. A large elastic strap is provided with each Transponder for
easy mounting. See more detail about the transponders at the
Transponder page.
Trackside Software
1250 Henderson Ave, Washington, PA 15301
1-877-860-1662
email us © Impact Software Group, Inc. 2004
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