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ChampionChip
Timing
ChampionChip Timing is the
most reliable and accurate timing method available. It works in two ways:
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As the gun goes, it
starts your time and stops it when you cross the finish line. This is your
Official Race Time. All prizes, records and team results are based on
this.
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Secondly, it records
your own personal time or Chip Time. As you cross the line your time
starts and stops when you reach the finish. Both times will appear on the
website, but your Chip Time is only for your personal interest.
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What is a
ChampionChip? |
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ChampionChip is a miniature transponder
in a specially designed plastic housing. This device
contains a chip in combination with an energizing coil.
These elements are encased in a waterproof glass
capsule, meaning the ChampionChip can be used under all
conditions (wet, dry, cold and hot), which is especially
relevant to those who have experienced past Yateley
events.
The ChampionChip can be worn in different ways. For
running races, the ChampionChip is attached to the
runner’s shoelace. In triathlons it is attached to an
ankle bracelet.
There are no batteries in the ChampionChip. The
transponder is passive until moved into a magnetic
field, generated by a send antenna. Here the energizing
coil produces an electric current to power the chip. The
transponder then transmits its unique identification
number to a receive antenna. The whole procedure takes
approximately 60 milliseconds and is repeated
continuously.
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How does
the ChampionChip system work? |
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The send and receive
antennas are cast in thin tartan mats. These antenna
mats are placed at the finish line and other timing
locations. They are connected to a Yellow Box at the
side of the road, containing electronics and batteries.
Each time an athlete wearing a ChampionChip crosses the
mats, the chip gets energized and sends out its
ID-number. This number and corresponding time are then
stored in the Yellow Box and transferred to a timing
computer for further processing.
Learn more from the website:
www.championchip.com
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Antenna mat sends out
electromagnetic field |
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ChampionChip sends its
unique code |
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