What is a AMB transponder?
AMB / MyLaps Transponder Systems help race organizers to provide reliable and accurate race results. The MyLaps website also provides a convenient way to post results quickly and easily for all to see.
How long does an AMB transponder take to charge?
The transponder’s Led will flash red indicating that the transponder is charging. After about 16 hours a steady green Led indicates that the transponder is fully charged.
How do race car transponders work?
Transponder timing (also called chip timing or RFID timing) is a technique for measuring performance in sport events. A transponder working on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) basis is attached to the athlete and emits a unique code that is detected by radio receivers located at the strategic points in an event.
Why is my transponder not working?
There can be a few reasons why your transponder isn’t working properly, such as: You ran out of funds in your account. Your transponder’s battery is running low. Your transponder is improperly mounted.
What is a RC car transponder?
Every RC vehicle has an RC transponder installed, that sends out a unique signal to the detection loop in the track. RC Transponders are small and lightweight and have been used in the world of RC racing for many years.
Why is my transponder flashing red?
Answer. When charging the battery of your FLEX transponder, the LED on the transponder should be flashing red slowly (once per second). If the transponder is flashing red quickly (5 times per second), the subscription has expired.
How accurate is F1 Timing?
How Accurate Are F1 Lap Times? Formula 1 lap times are incredibly accurate. They need to be in order to make the sport as fair as possible. F1 lap times are measured to within 1 thousandth of a second, or 0.001 seconds.
How do timing loops work?
The loops track the cars as they go round the track. Each time a car drives over one, its transponder transmits a unique ID. The loop is connected to a decoder hidden behind the crash barrier that knows the exact time of day based on GPS.
Can you fix my Amb MYLAPS racing transponder?
If we cannot fix your AMB Mylaps racing transponder no one can! 1 year warranty, No fix no pay policy. Pay AFTER repair is successful. Transponder is fully tested for signal strength and decoder reading.
Can my transponder be repaired?
Transponder is fully tested for signal strength and decoder reading. Flex (white base), X2, TR2 and other Mylaps subscription transponders have a lifetime warranty so we do not repair those because you can get them fixed for free by Mylaps
What is the warranty on a MYLAPS subscription transponder?
1 year warranty, No fix no pay policy. Pay AFTER repair is successful. Transponder is fully tested for signal strength and decoder reading. Flex (white base), X2, TR2 and other Mylaps subscription transponders have a lifetime warranty so we do not repair those because you can get them fixed for free by Mylaps