Like all RFID Race Timing’s systems the high performance of our units is achieved by sourcing the best components from around the globe
The ULTRA Unit – Contains the RFID reader, networking hardware and industrial computer. This control box is a small heavy duty case that is designed for work in the worst outdoor conditions. With 4 or 8 ports, one control box can drive up to 4 or 8 antennas to cover a 4m or 8m wide timing point. The UHF reader inside is currently the world’s most sensitive Gen2 reader with a maximum receive sensitivity of -80dBm. With some antennas we have achieved a read range of up to 70m using active tags.
Proprietary Antennas – RFID Race Timing has developed their own UHF patch antennas specifically for sports timing. These antennas have maximum sensitivity to the tags whilst minimising unwanted reads flanking the read zone. The antennas are currently embedded in a flexible EVA mat that is easy to position in many configurations. Each mat piece measures 1.1m wide by 0.45m deep and weigh’s 2.5kg. The antenna mats are extremely thin at just 11mm (0.4 inches) high thereby avoiding issues with athletes tripping on a thick and bulky antenna section.
