You can easily access the decoder by entering the IP address in your browser, e.g. http://192.168.1.43

In the browser you can:

• Access all (old) passing files. Note that you cannot delete passing files. When the internal memory of 85 MB is full (it can save over 1 million detections), the oldest files will be deleted automatically.
• Access emergency data files. These are created during test mode and are stored automatically when timing is stopped.
• Set the time zone
• Configure upload settings including Custom APN Configuration, upload target and client mode.
• Upload Diagnostics Data
• Check the status of connected Loop Boxes
• Start / Stop Timing mode

Show Active Systems

When connected to an active extension there is an option to view active systems, this allows you to see the status of the active extension and any connected loop boxes. This will open in a new mini window.

Passings

All passings files on the decoder can be accessed through the browser interface, any non-archived files will be shown immediately, when files are archived they are grouped together by the date range and can be downloaded. 

There are 2 emergency files which are also available, these store the last detections from when the decoder was in test mode. emergency.txt is the most recent and emergency-0.txt is older passings. 

There is no support to read this directly in to RACE RESULT 12 and so these files should not be relied on for timing.

Configuration

The configuration tab allows for some additional configuration of settings which cannot be achieved through the decoder menu.

Time Drift 

Here you can view the estimated time drift, this is the variation in time that may occur on the decoder, leaving the decoder turned on connected to the internet via ethernet can help to reduce this time drift, resetting the calibration will force the decoder to recalculate the time drift. 

Time Zone

The time zone of the decoder can also be changed here using the drop down.

2G/3G

If you need to use custom APN settings for your Sim cards then these will need to be configured through the browser interface. You can also find your Decoders IMEI number from the Mobile Configuration page.

Upload Target

Decoders support upload to both HTTP and TCP, you can choose which method to use or define a custom HTTP target. HTTP upload is used for the Transponder module and Connector software, TCP upload is used for the new Timing Module. We advise using both HTTP and TCP for backup whilst the Timing Module is still undergoing development work.

Client Mode

You can use the decoder as a TCP server to pull data to a client, this is used by some third-party tracking platforms and timing software. There are a maximum of 10 TCP clients which can be configured with the IP address, port number, watchdog and auto-enable. 

Find out more in our Developers Section

Standby

Standby is used in some permanent installations where the decoder can be powered down over night to preserve battery, it is not advised to set this for normal events as it could cause premature shut down. 

Info / Diagnostics

The info tab shows the UHF reader serial number and firmware version, and also allows you to upload the decoders diagnostics file directly to race result or download it to send to us. This may be required if you experience abnormal behaviour with your decoder during it's use.