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  • Page 1 BENZING M1 Fancier Manual Version 1.3 english...
  • Page 3 BENZING M1 1 ... Menu Key "Yellow" 2 ... Menu Key "Red" 3 ... Menu Key "Blue" 4 ... Menu Key "Green" 5 ... Cursor Key "Backwards" 6 ... Cursor Key "Up" 7 ... Cursor Key "Down" 8 ... Cursor Key "Forwards" resp. "OK"...
  • Page 5 BENZING M1 - Fancier     Copyright 2004-2005, GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH, Schruns (Austria). Copyrights: Operating instructions, manuals and software are protected by copyright ©. All rights are reserved. Copying, duplication, translation, installation in any electronic medium or machine-readable form in whole or in part is prohibited.
  • Page 6 BENZING M1 - Fancier HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
  • Page 7 BENZING M1 - Fancier General warning and safety instructions Dear customer, We congratulate you on having selected a product of GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH. So that our product functions in your installation with safety and to your complete satisfaction, we take this...
  • Page 8 BENZING M1 - Fancier 10. Do not attempt yourself to repair an appliance after a defect, failure or damage, or to put it back into operation again. In such cases, it is essential you contact your customer adviser. We will make every effort to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    3.2.1 Using the BENZING Station in the Fancier System............17 Using the BENZING M1 in an Club ..................18 Power Supply of the BENZING M1 in the Fancier’s Loft ............. 19 Initial Operation of the BENZING M1 ................20 3.5.1 Without BENZING Station.....................
  • Page 10 Information and Test on the Connected Lazer Loft Antennae (PLB) .......53 5.4.2 Information on the BENZING M1...................55 5.4.3 Setting Date and Time of the BENZING M1 ..............55 5.4.4 Adjusting the Contrast on the Display ................55 5.4.5 Adjusting the Volume of the Beep.................55 5.4.6...
  • Page 11 BENZING M1 – Fancier TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ....................65 Power Supply........................65 Internal Clock ........................65 Memory ........................... 65 Operating Tools ....................... 65 Interface.......................... 65 Case ..........................66 Conditions of Surroundings ....................66 Power Supply Unit......................66 HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
  • Page 12 BENZING M1 – Fancier TABLE OF CONTENTS HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    • Safety label (hologram). When attempting to remove the safety label or open the case the safety label is destroyed. • When trying to open the BENZING M1 visible damage is done to the case. This does not apply if the front foil has to be exchanged (see section 3.6).

  • Page 14: System

    SYSTEM System Components To operate the device BENZING M1 in a loft the following components are available. a) BENZING M1 b) Loft Antenna Lazer 1 (PLB 170), 170 x 300 x 27.5 mm (= 6.7 x 11.8 x 1.08 inch) c) Loft Antenna Lazer 3 (PLB 475), 475 x 300 x 27.5 mm (= 18.7 x 11.8 x 1.08 inch)

  • Page 15: Benzing M1

    SYSTEM BENZING M1 The BENZING M1 is the main device (the clock) of the complete system. All data that is entered or electronically registered is saved internally by the BENZING M1. When basketing a pigeon all data like ring number, secret number etc is saved in what is like a ‘data safe’.

  • Page 16: Power Supply Unit (1.5 A)

    SYSTEM Power Supply Unit (1.5 A) The power supply unit is used to supply the BENZING M1 and the lazer loft antennae (PLB) with power. It is connected with the corresponding socket on the plug of the antenna connection cable (see also 3.2).

  • Page 17: Usb Cable

    USB Cable This cable connects the BENZING M1 via the USB interface to a PC. This makes it possible to evaluate data of the BENZING M1 on the PC or to load an update program into the BENZING M1. Pigeon Rings The BENZING M1 supports all conventional pigeon rings.

  • Page 18: Benzing Station

    BENZING Station The BENZING Station is the ideal addition to the BENZING M1. It gives the fancier the security of a second clock, because all data in the BENZING M1 will also be stored in the BENZING Station. In order to connect the two devices the BENZING M1 clock is simply placed in the dish portion of the BENZING Station and slid downward until the BENZING M1 fully connects to the connection plug.

  • Page 19: Installation And Operation

    2.5 - Connection Cable for Lazer Loft Antennae (PLB)” This will supply the antennae with voltage. At last the BENZING M1 can be connected by plugging-in the connection cable at the BENZING M1. It is of utmost importance that you observe the instructions on the package leaflet when installing the lazer loft antennae (PLB).
  • Page 20 • Before plugging in the power supply unit please check if the installation corresponds to the diagram 3.1. Make sure that before connecting the BENZING M1 to the mains humidity has not found its way into the case of the BENZING M1 and that the device is being operated according to the conditions of use mentioned in 3.1.

  • Page 21: Using The Benzing Station In The Fancier System

    • The plugs of the connection cable should be fitted tightly into the sockets. If interference with the antennae occurs, check these connections! Note: Also loft antennae of the SAN type can be connected to the BENZING M1. The loft antenna SAN is the preceding version of the lazer loft antenna (PLB).

  • Page 22: Using The Benzing M1 In An Club

    Using the BENZING M1 in a Club At the club the BENZING M1 of a fancier is connected to a clubPOINT or a network node CNN (previous system) using the enclosed BENZING M1 club cable. Subsequently, other devices like the power supply unit, Club Antenna CAN or the printer etc. are connected to the clubPOINT.

  • Page 23: Power Supply Of The Benzing M1 In The Fancier's Loft

    The power supply of the BENZING M1 can be provided in various ways. Power Supply via Connection Cable for Lazer Loft Antennae (PLB): In this case power supply for the BENZING M1 is provided with the DB-9 antenna plug of the connection cable. See also the figure 3.1.

  • Page 24: Initial Operation Of The Benzing M1

    BENZING M1 – Fancier INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Battery Mode: The BENZING M1 can be operated with two 1.5 V AA batteries (alkali). Use only leak proof batteries! In battery mode the BENZING M1 is independent of an external power supply. Yet, several functions cannot be realized in the battery mode.

  • Page 25: With The Benzing Station

    When connecting the BENZING M1 the first time with the BENZING Station the message "Wrong BENZING Station" appears on the display of the BENZING M1. In order to use the BENZING M1 with a BENZING Station, both devices must be linked first. Therefore perform the following steps: •...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    BENZING M1 – Fancier INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Cleaning For cleaning the BENZING M1 always use a light moist but never soppy towel and never use aggressive detergents. Never hold the BENZING M1 under flowing water and never dip it into water or liquid.

  • Page 27: Operation

    For this procedure the BENZING M1 is used in the loft of the fancier as well as in the club. The BENZING M1 operates therefore either in the fancier mode, which is described in this manual , or in the club mode (see also the club manual).

  • Page 28: Registering

    The registration and coupling of an electronic ring number with the corresponding pigeon data can be made with the club software on a PC and saved in the BENZING M1. Or the pigeons can only be registered in the BENZING M1 and then a ring is coupled with the pigeon data at the club using the Club Antenna CAN.

  • Page 29: Evaluation At The Club

    Multi-Fancier Mode This manual describes the operation of the BENZING M1 as a device for one fancier. Also available is the BENZING M1 multi-fancier device. It features the option of saving up to four fanciers. Thus, several fanciers who share one loft are able to carry out races with the same BENZING M1.
  • Page 30 BENZING M1 – Fancier OPERATION Selection of the fancier has to take place at the following: - Display of Arriving and Missing Pigeons (See Section 5.1.3) [MENU] -> [RACE] -> [LIST] In the arriving list and the list of missing pigeons only the pigeons of the selected fancier will be displayed.

  • Page 31: Initial Status Display

    Time of arrival and velocity Symbol indicates that a bet has been made for this pigeon (nomination, money game) Will be shown if the BENZING M1 is connected to a BENZING Station Menu key (red) to recall the list(s) of the arrived...

  • Page 32: Keys

    4.4.2 General Keys In addition to the 4 menu keys next to the display the BENZING M1 is provided with further general keys ....This key takes you from wherever you are within the menu back to the initial status.

  • Page 33: Menu Structure

    BENZING M1 – Fancier OPERATION Menu Structure The following flow chart shows the build-up of the BENZING M1 menu. This menu is accessed by pressing the key "MENU" in the initial status display. RACE TRAINING • Race List • Training Start/Stop •...
  • Page 34 [System Info] ..... Information on the device [Date / Time] ..... Setting date and time of the BENZING M1; only displayed if no training or race is in progress [Display Contrast] .... Adjust the contrast of the display [Beeper Volume] ....

  • Page 35: Menu Functions

    In order to display the list of races select "MENU" in the initial status display in order to call-up the main menu of the BENZING M1. In this menu select "RACE" and then "LIST" . If one or more races are active, they will also be displayed in the initial status display of the BENZING M1.

  • Page 36: Display Of Active Race Lists

    5.1.2 Display of Active Race Lists If active or stopped races or training races are in the BENZING M1 the display indicates [LIST] in the initial status at the bottom on the left (see ‘4.3. - Initial Status Display’). With this menu item you can directly display the race lists.
  • Page 37 142m/min Average velocity Race 01 I ... Registered via INN after arrival 2/ 15 S ... Registered via BENZING Station after arrival Marked as non-evaluated Number of pigeons on the list Marked pigeon ] or [ - Select different pigeon - Back HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc...

  • Page 38: Display And Printing The Arrival Lists

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.1.3 Display and Printing the Arrival Lists The list of arrived pigeons can be displayed and printed as follows. [MENU] (green) [RACE] (yellow) [LIST] (yellow) SELECT RACE 18:08:37 4 Race 01 Race 02 Race 03 Race 04 ...

  • Page 39: Display And Printing Of Missing Pigeons

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.1.4 Display and Printing of Missing Pigeons All pigeons that have been basketed for a race, but have not yet arrived are entered on the missing list. This list can be displayed and printed as follows:...

  • Page 40: Clear Race (Release Pigeons)

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.1.5 Clear Race (Release Pigeons) If a pigeon has been basketed for a race it will not be allowed into other races or trainings. To release a pigeon the corresponding race must be cleared first.
  • Page 41 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS SELECT RACE 18:22:08 4 Race 02 ... Further stopped races exist RELEASE 18:22:08 No race to clear! ... No further stopped races exist HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...

  • Page 42: Calculation Of Speed For The Races

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.1.6 Calculation of Speed for the Races After entering the release data the velocity can be calculated. It is displayed (as a countdown) in the main menu, on the detailed pigeon list and on the printouts of the lists of arrival.
  • Page 43 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS ] or [ - Reduce / increase the number at the position of the cursor ] or [ - Place cursor one step to the left / right [OK] (green) - saves the entered data HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc...

  • Page 44: Training Race

    (for how long this information is shown on the display depends on the number of pigeons that have not been selected) Display: ‘Training started!’ Basketing has finished. Training is active. (is shown on the display for approx 3 seconds) BENZING M1 automatically returns to the initial status. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...

  • Page 45: Stopping The Training

    (For how long this information is shown on the display depends on the number of pigeons) Display: ‘Training is stopped’ Discharge of the pigeons is finished. The training has stopped. (shown on the display for approx 3 seconds) BENZING M1 automatically returns to the initial status. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-E_13.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...

  • Page 46: List Of Trainings

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.2.3 List of Trainings • Display and Printing Arrived Pigeons [MENU] (green) [TRAINING] (blue) [LIST] (red) SEL.TRAINING 18:22:37 4 Training Training Training Training ... All active trainings are displayed ] or [ - Select training...
  • Page 47 (which is automatically done when the training is started), but have not arrived yet. The list of missing pigeons can be printed if a printer is connected to the BENZING M1 and if the BENZING M1 is not running in battery mode.
  • Page 48 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS Back to the training selection Attention: When printing is in progress timing of arriving pigeons is impossible. • Calculation of Speed for the Training Toss After entering the release data the speed of the pigeons is calculated. It is displayed (as a countdown) in the main menu, the detailed pigeon list and on the printouts of the lists of arrival.

  • Page 49: Pigeons

    Certain Pigeons can be marked and these marked pigeons will be collected in the marking list. The marked pigeons will also be indicated (with an arrow) in the other lists. It is also possible to delete pigeons which are stored in the memory of the BENZING M1. 5.3.1 Set or Remove Marking for Pigeons It is possible to mark certain important pigeons in order to recognize them faster in different lists where the pigeons are included.

  • Page 50: Lists

    The registration list shows all pigeons that are provided with an electronic ring and that are saved in the BENZING M1. The registration list can be printed if a printer is connected to the BENZING M1 and if the BENZING M1 is not running in battery mode.
  • Page 51 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS • Display Pre-Registration List The pre-registration list displays those pigeons that are not registered with an electronic ring. Using a Club Antenna the pigeons can be registered later. For this procedure no PC is required.
  • Page 52 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS [MENU] (green) [PIGEONS] (green) [LIST] (yellow) [BET LI] (red) BET LIST 18:10:07 Symbol shows, that for this pigeon NL CLUB 03 0012319 a money bet is running Race 01 Displayed pigeon VWJM ABCD AM SE...
  • Page 53 BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS MARK LIST 11:10:22 CLUB 03 000107 CLUB 03 000146 ... Display of the marked pigeons 1/ 2 ] or [ - Leafing through the list Note: The blue and green keys can be used to leaf forwards and backwards through 5 lines at a time.

  • Page 54: Delete Pigeon

    CLUB 03 000107 CLUB 03 000146 CLUB 03 000146 CLUB 03 000146 ... List of all pigeons in the BENZING M1. 1/ 2 ] or [ - Select pigeon Note: The blue and green keys can be used to leaf forwards and backwards through 10 pigeons at a time.

  • Page 55: Delete Coupling Of A Pigeon

    MENU FUNCTIONS 5.3.4 Delete Coupling of a Pigeon If the coupling of a pigeon is deleted, the pigeon remains saved in the BENZING M1, but it will get the status "pre-registered pigeon". This pigeon can be registered again in the club.

  • Page 56: Change Details Of Pigeons

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS 5.3.5 Change Details of Pigeons For every pigeon the BENZING M1 stores its gender and color. It is possible to change these details for every pigeon separately. [MENU] (green) [PIGEONS] (green) [CHANGE] (red) SELECT PIG.

  • Page 57: System Menu

    The system menu can be opened by pressing the key "MENU" in the initial status display. The main menu of the BENZING M1 appears. From here the system menu can be opened by pressing the key "SYSTEM" . In the system menu many general setting/ adjustment possibilities concerning the system BENZING M1 are to be found.
  • Page 58 BENZING ring. • Update Software of Lazer Loft Antennas (PLB) With the BENZING M1 it is possible to update the software of the Lazer Loft Antennas (PLB) to the actual version. Therefore select the menu item [UPDATE] .

  • Page 59: Information On The Benzing M1

    (either the Club Antenna CAN or a connected radio clock). But it is also possible to set date and time of the BENZING M1 manually. This is particularly useful if, for example, no automatic clock set has been performed in a club over a longer time period (approx.

  • Page 60: Enter The Name Of The Fancier

    5.4.8 Adjusting the Printer Mode [Printer] To ensure correct functioning of the printer connected to the BENZING M1 system the printer mode has to be set correctly. This setting is made in the fancier system and the club independently from each other.

  • Page 61: Delete The Season Map

    PC before it is printed. Therefore the software "PrtSim.exe" has to be installed and started on the PC. If you then print with the BENZING M1, the print-out will be shown on the PC screen. From the PC you can then send the print-out to a printer that is connected to the PC.

  • Page 62: Online Print With Benzing Station

    - Online printing must be activated (will be described below). If those conditions are fulfilled and a pigeon lands on a loft antenna (i.e. a pigeon ring is read), the BENZING Station will send a text line with arrival and pigeon data to the connected printer.

  • Page 63: Send Sms With Benzing Station

    5.4.12 Send SMS with BENZING Station [Sms Settings] A GSM modem or mobile phone can be connected to the BENZING Station. It is then possible to send an SMS to your mobile phone everytime a pigeon arrives in the loft. This keeps you informed about the arrivals of your pigeons even if you are not in the loft.
  • Page 64 • Enter the phone number for sending SMS Enter the number of the mobile phone, to which the sms shall be sent. At a BENZING M1 with multi-fancier mode it is possible to enter a different phone number for every single fancier.

  • Page 65: Assign Benzing M1 To A Benzing Station

    5.4.13 Assign BENZING M1 to a BENZING Station [Link STATION] In order that a BENZING M1 can be used with a BENZING Station, both devices must first be assigned to each other ("linked together"). After that only the linked BENZING M1 can be used with the BENZING Station.

  • Page 66: Master/Slave Function

    BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS In order to link a BENZING M1 to a BENZING Station first plug the BENZING M1 into the station. The message "Wrong Station" will be shown on the display of the BENZING M1. Then select the menu item [Link STATION] in the system menu and press the button Confirm the next display with the button [OK] .

  • Page 67: Guarantee And Liability

    All relevant system components of the BENZING M1 were examined according to the CE regulations, certified according to EN 60950 (IEC 950) and correspond to the DIN/VDE 0850 guidelines. In addition, the BENZING M1 system meets the requirements set up by the ETSI (European Telecommunication Standard Institute).

  • Page 68: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    - The power supply must not be connected directly to the BENZING M1 and the BENZING M1 must not be in the battery mode, as in such a case no power is supplied to the loft antennas and thus, they are not recognized.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    10 to 15 VDC (plus pole on the inside) - Battery: 2 x 1.5 V / type AA - LR16 (alcaline batteries) Current of the BENZING M1: Typically a maximum of 100/130 mA at 12 VDC Internal Clock Real-Time-Clock (RTC):...

  • Page 70: Case

    BENZING M1 – Fancier SPECIFICATIONS Case Material: Plastic Dimensions (L x W x H): 150 x 104 x 34 mm (5.9 x 4.1 x 1.3 inch) Protective System: IP 50 Weight: 260 g Conditions of Surroundings Operating Temperature: 0 to +60°C (+32°F to +140°F) Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to +158°F)
  • Page 72 Part No.: 164781 GANTNER PIGEON SYSTEMS Montafonerstraße 8 A-6780 Schruns/Austria...

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