SIAC
The SPORTident ActiveCard (SIAC) is an advanced RFID transponder combining active and passive operation modes.
- The SIAC can be used in two different identification modes:
- Direct punching: registers a direct punch in less than the tenth of a second (works even if battery is empty)
- Contactless punching: registers the time and code number of an AIR+ compatible SPORTident Station
- The SIAC completes the identification cycle in 60 ms and registers up to 128 intermediate time records
- The optical and acoustical feedback signal, emitted by the SIAC, indicates the successful timekeeping and registration
- Intermediate and finish times are recorded in a proximity range of up to several meters when passing the checkpoint with a maximum speed of 80 km/h
- A built-in short-range radio enables the transmission of time records for online data presentation
- The SIAC is energy-efficient and will work for several years before a battery replacement is necessary
- The SIAC is fully encapsulated and waterproofed
- The SIAC can be customized according to your preferences (you can choose a colour and a SIAC number)
Battery exchange
The SIAC contains a battery. The battery has a finite lifetime. Therefore, the battery needs to be sent in for battery exchange every once in a while to continue using the SIAC. The SIAC battery exchange is carried out by SPORTident and a number of service points operated by close partners of SPORTident.
The next battery exchange can be determined as follows:
- The recommended battery exchange date is printed on the underside of the SIAC.
- The form on the SPORTident Homepage shows the recommended battery exchange date by using the card number.
- Config+ shows the battery date after a readout. This date plus three years is the recommended battery exchange date.
Specification
| Property | Details |
|---|---|
| Model type | Finger stick |
| Number range | 8 000 000 … 8 999 999 (card number range 8 800 000 … 8 999 999 is reserved for internal use) |
| Typical applications | Orienteering, MTB, Enduro, Triathlon, Trail and other outdoor sports |
| Data exchange time | 60 ms direct punching 50 ms contactless punching |
| Maximum passing speed AIR+ | 80 km/h at a distance from the station / antenna of up to: 3.00 m for BS11-BL, 1.50 m for BS11-BS, 2.00 m for BS11-LA |
| Time resolution | 4 ms / 33 ms / 50 ms depending on operation mode and antenna |
| Time format | 24h-format, day of week |
| RFID frequency | 125 kHz |
| Radio frequency | 2.4 GHz band (2.400 … 2.483 GHz) low power World-wide license free operation |
| Data readout time | RFID < 4 s, SRR < 1 s |
| Clear time | < 0.5 s |
| User feedback signal | Optical and acoustical signals, configurable |
| AIR+ ON | by CHECK, SIAC ON or SIAC Test, slowly flashing green LED indicates ON state |
| AIR+ OFF | by FINISH or SIAC OFF |
| Intermediate time records | 128 |
| Special records | CLEAR, CHECK, START, FINISH |
| Firmware Card | Current Firmware RFID V4.3, SRR V4.3, no user upgrade |
| SPORTident system compatibility | SPORTident stations BS7/8/9, firmware V6.00 and higher SPORTident stations BS11, firmware V7.00 and higher |
| Operating temperature range | -20°C … +50°C |
| Protection class | IP 67 (DIN EN 60529) Protection against penetration of dust Protection against the ingress of water during short-term immersion |
| Battery life time | Up to 4 years |
| Battery exchange | yes, by SPORTident |
| Warranty | 2 years, except for battery |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Dimensions | 68 mm x 21 mm x 12 mm |
| Colours | 5 basic colours for body, white tip with logo |
Firmware
Firmware 4.3
- Shipping since 1 December 2015
- Improved compatibility to SI-Card10 for direct punching
- Improved timing accuracy in “timing mode” for contactless punching
Firmware 4.0
- Shipping since 1 April 2015
- Fixed: Card memory cannot be read out without working battery
Firmware 3.2
- Initial firmware
- Shipping until 31 March 2015