What is a Champion Chip It is a
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What is a Champion Chip? It is a miniature transponder that contains a chip in combination with an energizing coil These elements are encased in a waterproof glass capsule, meaning the Champion Chip can be used under all conditions
Champion Chip technology l l l The Champion Chip technology started in 1993. It was officially introduced at the Berlin Marathon in September 1994. The success of the Champion Chip technology is achieved through the combination of synchronized multiple antennas, high-tech analog and digital electronics, and dedicated software for live bulk data handling
How does the Champion Chip System work? l l l There are no batteries in the Champion Chip. The transponder is passive until moved into a magnetic field, generated by a send antenna The send and receive antennas are cast in thin tartan mats and they are placed at the finish line and other timing locations. The antennas are connected to a Yellow Box at the side of the road, containing electronics and batteries
How does the Champion Chip System work? l When an athlete wearing a Champion Chip 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.
Figure 1 Antenna mat sends out electromagnetic field Figure 2 Champion Chip sends its unique code
Where can a Champion Chip be used? The Champion Chip can be used in many active sports events. Thousands of event organizers around the world are using Champion Chip 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.
Diagram Total time and average time per 5 kilometers Avera ge speed per five kilom etres Hour s Minu tes Seco nds Total time Averag e time per 5 kilom etres 5 0 15 11 911 5, 48 10 0 29 58 1798 887 5, 63 15 0 44 50 2690 892 5, 6 20 0 59 38 3578 888 5, 63 25 1 14 48 4488 910 5, 49 30 1 29 38 5378 890 5, 61 35 1 44 24 6264 886 5, 64 40 1 24 22 7162 898 5, 56 Kilom etres
Diagram Total time and average speed per 5 kilometres Kilom etres Hou rs Min utes Seco nds Tota l time Avera ge time per 5 kilom Avera ge speed per 5 kilom 5 0 15 11 911 5, 48 10 0 29 58 1798 887 5, 63 15 0 44 50 2690 892 5, 6 20 0 59 38 3578 888 5, 63 25 1 14 48 4488 910 5, 49 30 1 29 38 5378 890 5, 61 35 1 44 24 6264 886 5, 64 40 1 24 22 7162 898 5, 56
