Electronic Punching and Timing system
Product information sheet - E-cards
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E-card - electronic card (tag) which the runner carries with him for punching at the controls. The e-card registers the control unit's electronic code (up to 50 controls) and the elapsed time. This information is stored in the e-card until it is reset by the start unit at  
the next event. The e-card contains a sealed in battery which when properly stored should last for 8 to 10 years*1. The e-card  is both waterproof and can withstand temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celcius. 

Facts: 

  • E-cards are sold with a 5 years limited guarantee.*1
  • 8-10 years expected life time*1
  • Compleately sealed
  • Integrated backup system gives backup punch without any time loss.
  • Very fast punching. Data transfers between controls and e-card is done faster than 1/8th of a second.
  • Reset and start in one operation at start.
  • More than 100.000 units sold.
  • Sutiable also for Skiorienteering
  • Temperature range for usage -20 to +50 C
*1: 8 to 10 years is average life time for all sold E-cards.
Actual lifetime varies both due to use, storage but also idividual variation from
one E-card to another regardless of actutal handling. 99% of all E-cards
are expected to last for more than 5 years. E-cards failing later than 5 years from
date of sale are not considered legaly faulty.


All information subject to change. Copyright 1999 Emit as