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| What is a ChampionChip? |
| 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 continuously.
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| How does the Championchip system work? | ||
| 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 |
ChampionChip sends its unique code |
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