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Track Box Passive  

Quick Reference Guide 

 

The 

RACE RESULT Track Box 

provides a simple solution for split points for events which 

are timed using the 

RACE RESULT passive transponder

. The Track Box is an all-in-one 

solution with the reader, battery and antenna integrated into a single unit which can be 

easily transported and setup faster than a conventional decoder and antenna.  

The Track Box includes an integrated stand and magnets which allows for a variety of 

mounting methods and angles. As the Track Box includes a 2.4Ghz module it can also 

operate as an 

Active Track Box

 simultaneously. 

Track Box Management can be done using a 

Management Box

, or the most important 

configurations can be setup using either a dedicated online setup portal or via SMS sent to 

the device. 

Configuration of Track Boxes 

Insert SIM Card 

First, ensure the PIN settings are correctly defined for your SIM cards if required. The Track 

Box will try and connect as soon as it is on, and if the PIN is not properly setup, your SIM 

card may be locked by your operator. 

Open the Track Box by unscrewing the 6 screws on the front using a 2.5mm hex key.  

The SIM card slot is located on the right side just above the center screw, marked by a SIM 

symbol. Insert the SIM card into the SIM holder according to the orientation of the symbol 

until it clicks in to place.  

Replace the lid of the Track Box ensuring correct orientation of the cover with the clamp for 

the stand position at the bottom, and fasten the screws. Do not fasten too tight. 

If you are doing this with several Track Boxes at once, make sure that the serial number on 

the lid matches the one inside the Track Box. 

Once your SIM cards are inserted, you can turn your Track Boxes on, the Track Boxes will 

attempt to automatically set the APN which may take up to 5 minutes on the first connect. If 

they do not show as connected within this time you may need to 

Configure the SIM APN 

manually

 

Summary of Contents for Track Box Passive

Page 1: ...nsert SIM Card First ensure the PIN settings are correctly defined for your SIM cards if required The Track Box will try and connect as soon as it is on and if the PIN is not properly setup your SIM c...

Page 2: ...necting to the APN if applicable APN Password Password for connecting to the APN if applicable Advanced Settings Status URL and Trackping URL The URLs the Track Boxes are reporting their status and tr...

Page 3: ...hort beep to acknowledge the request Wait for a long beep from the Track Box to confirm the parameter has been updated the online portal will also show a confirmation message this can take several min...

Page 4: ...ing of Track Boxes The integrated mount of the Track Box allows for a variety of mounting methods for both temporary and permanent installations Please note that the Track Box reads all passive transp...

Page 5: ...hanging from an overhead surface When hanging inverted like this then the hook bar must use the 12 24 or 36 degree hanging slots it is not possible to hang overhead at 0 degrees Tripod Mount The Track...

Page 6: ...ult AG Joseph von Fraunhofer Stra e 11 76327 Pfinztal Germany 49 721 961 409 01 info raceresult com Depending on the tripod design it may be necessary to weight or secure the tripod in some way Free S...

Page 7: ...ill only perform according to specification when participants transponders are worn correctly when using bib transponders this means that the bib is worn on the front of the torso and is not covered H...

Page 8: ...ront this also increases the distance between antenna and transponders which may reduce read rates Single Box Performance Although the Track Box may detect passive transponders up to 25m away long dis...

Page 9: ...a severe reduction in read rates for this reason a minimum distance of 20m should be observed between multiple systems Setup Precautions Track Boxes on the Ground When setting up Track Boxes on the gr...

Page 10: ...Track Box and so will not be read Other common mistakes include Not expecting spectators assistants to stand in front Not using stakes or heavy weights to secure the stand LED Blink Codes Button Beepe...

Page 11: ...PS Network OK no GPS no network GPS OK no network no GPS network OK Receiving active Track Pings no GPS no network Receiving active Track Pings GPS and network OK GPS and network OK Receiving active T...

Page 12: ...ot blink at all and the button won t turn off the box You can still reset the box by pressing the button for 10 seconds Beeper The internal beeper will signal a passing similar to the decoder beep Whi...

Page 13: ...attery Life The Track Box Passive contains 4000mAh 3 7V Li Po batteries with a total capacity of 45Wh this offers expected battery life between 12 18 hours Battery life will be reduced if transponders...

Page 14: ...eased offering a total standby time of up to 7 days this also helps to reduce charging time Reader status is indicated by the Blue LED when OFF the reader is switched off when ON the reader is switche...

Page 15: ...hes to a lower power mode which will reduce the rate of battery charging but is always sufficient to cover the power consumption of the box itself It automatically retries to step up to a higher power...

Page 16: ...l delivers sufficient power for operation again When placed in direct sun on hot days the Track Box may get too hot to charge see datasheet In this case it may make sense to use the Solar Panel to pro...

Page 17: ...then the box will next attempt to sycnhronise using NTP through GSM In this case the Track Box will attempt to communicate with 3 different NTP servers to maximise the precision If the variation betw...

Page 18: ...ry 5 cycles this maximises the opportunity for other transponders to communicate with the reader and thus maximising overall read rates Guidelines for RSSI values remain the same as Decoder detection...

Page 19: ...chronisation of boxes is only possible between 2 boxes you cannot synchronise more than 2 boxes within 20m range If you have multiple boxes in close range then you can create pairs of devices by setti...

Page 20: ...t to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio...

Page 21: ...cluding interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est...

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