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Electronic Punching and Timing system Product information sheet - Control units

Control unit - electronic unit at the control which transfers it’s identity code to the e-card when the e-card is placed on the control unit. Control codes from 31 to 176 (exept 66, 68, 86, 89, 98, 99) exist. As part of the back-up system each control unit is equipped whith a small spike which will place a mark in the back-up label. 140 spike positions exist each corresponding to the electronic code. This way it is also possible manually to check that the runner has been to all the right controls. The control unit has a sealed in battery with a capasity to last 8 - 10 years^*1.

Facts:

5 years limited guarantee^*1.
8-10 years^*1 expected life time
Battery warning if remaining lifetime is less that 14 days.
Control code range 31-176
Extra control code range 177-276 (Except 186,189,198 and 199)
Integrated backup system with no time loss for a runner in case of any failure.
No preprogramming neccesary before a race.
No batterry changing. Control last for 8-10 years^*1 with the same battery.
Can be used in permanent courses.
Can be set into the forrest without any preparations.
Optional light signal shows that the unit is working, and that an e-card is activated.
Operational temperature range -20 to +50C.
Must be mounted 10mm from magnetic metal.

*1: 8 to 10 years is estimated average life time for all sold controls.
Actual lifetime varies both due to use, storage but also idividual variation from
one control to another regardless of actutal handling. 99% of all controls
are expected to last for more than 5 years. controls failing later than 5 years from
date of sale are not considered legaly faulty.