Fencing SmartBox SmartBox, User Manual

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Features and Benefits
General
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Follows FIE regulations and timings
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Powered by six standard AA batteries
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Batteries can be changed in seconds without any tools
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Rechargeable batteries may be used
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Ultra bright and efficient LED’s
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Four line LCD display
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Diagnostic tests for all electric equipment
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Robust ABS box with polymer cover
Foil
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Only registers hits of at least 14ms
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Registering of non-valid hits is optional
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Locks out successive hits after 300ms from initial hit
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Compensates for micro-breaks (<0.2ms) during hit detection
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Constant off target stops sounding after 3 signals
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Training mode shows duration of hit and whether a hit
would register as a valid touch
Épée
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Indicates guard short on either wire
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Diagnostic function for testing guard connections
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Ignores hits to opponents guard and tip
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Does not register hits of less than 2ms of contact
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Locks out successive hits after 40ms from first hit
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Automatic scoring (optional)
Sabre
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Does not register hits under 0.1ms
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Locks out successive hits after 120ms from initial hit
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Annuls “whip-over” hits
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White lights indicate faults (can be disabled)
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Can test lamé for dead spots using opponents blade
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Scoring is unaffected by players ‘blocking’. See FAQ F2.
Armourer
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Real-time graphical display of resistance
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Displays all three wires in spools/bodywires/ground wires.
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Counts the number of breaks to detect intermittent faults
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Tests an épée for guard shorts and wire breaks
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Shows resistance and breaks for both foils and sabres
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Tests all types of body wire including the lame cable