Installation of Transponder The position of the transponder must be identical on all cars com-peting in the race. Fix the transponder vertically, at a maximum of 60 cm (2 ft) for cars above the track. Make sure that the trans-ponder has a clear view to the track with no metal or carbon fiber underneath. This guide only fix problems with a dead battery. And only on the 'new style' Transponders with rounded edges. The old square style transponders with the four screws in the corners uses different batteries! - Use a heat gun to rapidly heat up the white glue for faster and easier removal of the dead battery. Be careful not to apply too much heat as the plastic casing will start to melt! After you have soldered in the new battery, AND CHECKED that it fully charges (could take up to 24 hours or more depending on the capacity of the new battery), then use tape to fit the piece of yellow casing you cut off earlier to the transponder casing. Now use a hot glue gun to fill the empty space around the battery with glue. Fix the black end-cap and glue it all together. Fix it with clear tape or duct tape. After it cools down remove tape and check if everything looks and works fine. Be VERY careful not to cut your self with the Stanley knife! And also not to burn your fingers on the hot-glue! Disclaimer: I will take no responsibility if you screw up your transponder or mess up anything. Or if the transponder doesn't work afterwards. If you're not sure how to do this or not willing to risk damaging your transponder, please use Google to search for a professional AMB MyLaps transponder repair service company. There's one in the UK and also in Australia. Feel free to ask any questions regarding this DIY guide though.;) Battery for 'new style' MyLaps/AMB transponders (shown in this video): 'New style' Yellow TranX 160: OEM: NiMH 1.2V 1250mAh Replace with: NiMH 1.2V 2200 mAh AA for extended usage. 'New style' Red TranX 260: Replace with: NiMH 1.2V 2700 mAh AA for extended usage - - - - - Batteries for 'old style/square' transponders (not shown in this video): 'Old style' Yellow TranX 160: OEM: 3.6V 400mAh NiCd (3 x 1/3 AA 300 mAh with pins) 'Old style' Red TranX 260: OEM: 3,6V 450mAh NiCd (3 x 1.2V 450mAh prismatic cells) Thanx for watching! NTK uses an AMB TranX 160 Timing System and Software. Transponders are required for all classes. Oracle 11g rac installation. The TranX160 system was specially developed for the timing and scoring of competition go-karting. The TranX160 system ensures high reliability and accuracy as proven by the major kart race sanctioning bodies around the world. Currently used by WKA, IKF, Superkarts! USA, and most kart tracks and clubs throughout the world. The key to the TranX160 system is the Personal Transponder that sends out a unique 7-digit number registered to each competitor. AMB TranX160 Transponder There are over 2 million different numbers so a Personal Transponder can be sold to each racer in the club. A detection loop embedded in the track at the start/finish line receives the signal and sends it to a decoder in the timing and scoring tower. The decoder identifies the number and sends the information to AMB software that registers the competitor along with the passing time and other data. AMB guarantees complete reliability that each transponder will be detected with an accuracy of 0.003 seconds. The AMB software provides practice, qualifying, and race results during and after each event. In conjunction with the AMB hardware, the club uses the Lightning Event Management System to handle registration and timing and scoring. The Lightning system includes registration and pre-registration for the race. Once registration is complete, the system generates gridsheets, tech pages and a variety of other reports necessary to the running of the event. The registration information merges into the timing system. The timing system provides accurate timing of the races, down to the thousandth of a second, eliminating debate over who won a race. Results from the timing system generates race result reports, lap times are exported for reporting and posting on the website. The personal transponder kit includes the transponder, plastic holder and clip, charger cradle, charger plug for your vehicle, and charger plug for your home. AMB provides a warranty of 3 years on the transponders and their batteries. An additional warranty of up to 8 years can be purchased from AMB at a very low price. You can purchase an AMB TranX 160 transponder from a local kart shop. If you already own an AMB TranX 160 Transponder, please provide your transponder information at registration and they will enter it into the software database. Please include the following information when registering your transponder: First Name: Last Name: Kart Number: Class: Transponder Number(if known): City: State: Sponsor(s): Kart Make: Club: Model/Engine.
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