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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).
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
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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. |
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Figure 1
Antenna mat
send out, electromagnetic field |
Figure 2
ChampionChip sends its unique code |
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Where can a ChampionChip be used? |
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The ChampionChip can be used in many active sports
events. Thousands of event organizers around the
world are using ChampionChip timing for running,
triathlon, cycling and mountain biking, in-line
skating and cross-country skiing. One chip can now
be used in all these sports worldwide.
How to use
a ChampionChip during events
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When you bring your personal chip to an event,
make sure the organization knows the chip code.
This is the 7-digit code, marked on the outside
of the chip.
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Make sure no one else uses your personal chip,
or the chip issued to you by the event
organization.
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Make sure that you have only one chip in an
event.
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Bear in mind: no chip, no time. Only athletes
wearing a ChampionChip will be timed.
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In some countries the distributor offers
chip/barcode labels with the personal chip. Use
these labels on the entry form. This prevents
errors during reading, writing, or typing the
code by both the owner and the organization.
When you register online, make sure the chip
code is entered correctly.
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Chips issued by the event, should be returned
after crossing the finish line, or sent to the
event's office as soon as possible after the
event. The event brochure or information package
will include instructions for returning the
ChampionChip
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