FAQ > Timing
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| Freaquently asked questions about
our timing sytems. |
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| Q. What AMB transponder/decoder
systems does your software support? |
| Our software currently supports
the following transponder/decoder systems: AMB10/AMB20
AMB 400 AMB 600 AMB TranX160 AMB TranX260 AMB 120 AMB130
Systems |
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| Q. I have different fleets of karts,
both twin-engine, single engine and two-stroke and cadet
karts. Is it possible to share the transponders with the
different fleets? |
| It is, with the TranX160 system.
Each kart has a transponder clip, and you can fit the
transponder to each vehicle as they are used. The AMB130
transponders are designed to be fitted to the kart and
forgotten about. It is not recommended these be moved
from kart-to-kart for different types of events. The overall
logistics work best when each kart has it's own permanent
transponder |
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| Q. I have seen some tracks that
have a loop on the pit-exit. What is this for? |
| This allows drivers to automatically
receive a lap when they visit the pits. A pit loop is
placed at the exit and connected in parallel with the
main loop by a special mixing unit. This loop is only
required when the loops are situated so that the driver
would miss a lap if they visited the pits (i.e. the start
finish loop is situated between the pit entry and exit).
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| Q. I am extending my track. Can
the timing system cope with more than one track layout?
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| Yes, each configuration stores the
track name, length and minimum and maximum laptimes. Also,
the all time best track record. You can select a track
from the PIT computer depending upon which layout you
are operating. This is mainly used for outdoor tracks
where either a short or long circuit is used, or where
two indoor tracks are joined to make one large circuit.
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| Q. I have the ROC system on my indoor
track. I am building an outdoor track as an extension.
Do I need a full timing system here? |
| Not necessarily. Our dedicated consultant
will study your plan and indicated which components you
require. |
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| Q. I run the AMB20 series of transponders
but I fed up with the constant charging and discharging.
Transponders also get lost and the batteries only last
about 2 years. Is there anything else available? |
| Yes, the AMB130 system has just
been released. This is a maintenance free solution. The
built-in battery lasts around 7 years and does not need
to be charged! You just fix the transponder to the kart
and leave it there! This gives a trouble free solution,
which will save time and money over the lifespan of the
transponder. The ROC system will also indicate when it
is time to change transponders, 7-8 years down the line!
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| Q. I suffer from low hit-counts
on my transponder. Also, I never know whether my staff
remember to switch the charger on overnight! |
| OK. The new AMB130 transponder never
needs charging. It's signal is also much more powerful
that you always have a high hit-count. The ROC software
will also confirm this to you. The efficiency of the transponder
is limited to only correct placement on the kart. |
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| Q. I have an AMB20 system and suffer
from "ghosting". What causes this? |
| The AMB20 system uses technology
based upon the superhetrodyne effect. Each transponder
has it's own frequency. The decoder for this technology
employs 20 separate receivers. Sometimes, a transponder
can send a frequency that is close or on another frequency
as it passes the loop. This gives rise to errors in the
timing and scoring of results. This particularly happens
as the transponders get old. This effect does not happen
with the AMB130 system. |
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