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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 opportunity to familiarise you with the following ground rules: Installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the product purchased must be carried out in accordance with instructions, i.e.
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In such cases, it is essential you contact your customer adviser. We will make every effort to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. 11. GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH accepts no responsibility for any injuries or damage caused as a result of improper use of the product.
Basketing........................32 4.1.3 Arrival of the Pigeons in the Loft (Registration)............. 32 4.1.4 Evaluation at the Club ....................33 4.1.5 Clear a Race (Release Pigeons for a New Race) ............33 Multi-Fancier Mode ......................33 HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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5.4.10 BENZING Station -> Send SMS with the BENZING Station ..........69 5.4.11 Configure BENZING Station ..................71 5.4.12 Assign BENZING M1 to a BENZING Station..............72 5.4.13 Delete the Season Map ....................72 5.4.14 Automatic Control Function of the Associate Maximum (default Amount of Pigeons) ....72 HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)............... 76 SPECIFICATIONS ....................77 Power Supply......................... 77 Internal Clock ........................ 77 Memory ......................... 77 Operating Tools ......................77 Interface........................77 Case ..........................78 Conditions of Surroundings .................... 78 Power Supply Unit......................78 HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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BENZING M1 – Fancier TABLE OF CONTENTS HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
No Liability for Device Failures For device failures which occur due to improperly use of the BENZING M1 no liability will be assumed by GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH. See chapter 6 - Guarantee and Liability. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
12-field Antenna PLB 765 (Lazer 4), 765 x 300 x 27.5 mm (= 30.1 x 11.8 x 1.08 inch) Power supply unit (1.5 A) j) M1 fancier cable for connection of loft antennas to the BENZING M1 (length 10 meters) k) USB cable BENZING Station HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
The difference between the two antennas are the number of fields where the pigeons can be registered. The 4-field antenna is wider and has 4 fields next to each other, where the pigeons are registered. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
BENZING M1. It is possible to connect two Antenna Controllers for a total of 8 EFA EXPRESS Antennas per BENZING M1. PLB Antennas 8-field Antenna PLB 475 12-field Antenna PLB 765 ("Lazer 3") ("Lazer 4") HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Note: If the BENZING M1 is supplied with power by means of the M1 Fancier Cable a maximum of three PLB 476 Antennas or six PLB 475 Antennas can be connected. To use more PLB Antennas at one BENZING M1 please contact your sales agent. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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. The following functions are available in combination with the BENZING Station: HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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- Allows pigeon arrival information to be sent to a connected mobile telephone or modem, by SMS. - A new and very loud integrated beeper gives broad notice of the arrival of pigeons, detectable even from great distances. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
It is of utmost importance that you observe the instructions on the leaflets inside the antenna packages (PLB, G2, EFA) when installing the loft antennas. The build-up of a fancier system with the BENZING M1 and loft antennas can be seen in the following figures. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
1-field G2 Antenna by using the supplied adapter cable (F). 4. Connect the power supply to mains (D). The green LED "Power Supply" (G) on the DB-9 plug will light up and the BENZING M1 will start-up. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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(which means with connected loft antennas), as the power supply for the antennas would not be sufficient. • The plugs of the connection cable must be fitted tightly into the sockets. If interference with the antennas occurs, check these connections! HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
4. Connect the power supply to mains. The green LED "Power Supply" (G) on the DB-9 plug will light up and the BENZING M1 will start-up. 5. Connect the BENZING M1 (A) to the M1 Fancier Cable. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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Note: Also loft antennas of the SAN type can be connected to the BENZING M1. The loft antenna SAN is the preceding version of the PLB Antennas. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
4. Connect the BENZING M1 (A) with the supplied M1 Fancier Cable (C) to the first BENZING Antenna Controller (H). 5. Connect the power supply to mains. The green LED "Power Supply" (G) on the DB-9 plug will light up and the BENZING M1 will start-up. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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(which means with connected Antenna Controller and loft antennas), as the power supply would not be sufficient. • The plugs of the connection cable must be fitted tightly into the sockets. If interference with the antennas occurs, check these connections! HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Parallel printer port for connection of conventional printers. DB-9 socket for connecting a mobile phone or GSM modem. DB-15 socket for connection with the BENZING M1. The BENZING M1 is plugged into the BENZING Station as shown in figure 3.6. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
BENZING M1 club manual and the indications of the enclosed package leaflets which come with the corresponding system components. The way the system is installed at the club is displayed in figures 3.7 and 3.8. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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Figure 3.7 - Connection of the BENZING M1 in a Club by using the BENZING ClubSystem Printer Power Supply Unit Club Antenna CAN BENZING M1 clubPOINT Figure 3.8 - Connection of the BENZING M1 in a Club by using the clubPOINT HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
BENZING M1 is turned on. Although the BENZING M1 can still be operated for a short time you should exchange the batteries as fast as possible. To turn off the device the ‘Start’ key has to be kept pressed for 3 seconds. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
• Press the red button "SYSTEM" to open the system menu. • Choose the entry "BENZING Station" in the system menu and next the menu item "Link Station" and confirm it with the button "YES." HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Never hold the BENZING M1 under flowing water and never dip it into water or liquid. Else the BENZING M1 can be damaged or destroyed which means that any kind of guarantee expires. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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BENZING M1 – Fancier INSTALLATION AND OPERATION HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
The following diagram depicts the procedure of a race. Figure 4.1 - Sequence of a Race HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
The station will continue register the arriving pigeons autonomously. After the BENZING M1 is plugged into the station again, the registered pigeons in the station will be transferred to the BENZING M1. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Thus, several fanciers who share one loft are able to carry out races with the same BENZING M1. The menu guide of the multi-fancier function varies only in a few steps from that of the device for one fancier. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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- Calculation of Velocity for the Races (See Section 5.1.5) By entering the distance between the place where the race starts and a pigeon loft the velocity of the pigeons can be calculated. This setting is only possible for all fanciers at once. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Will be shown if the BENZING M1 is connected and linked to a BENZING Station Menu key (red) to recall the list(s) of the arrived pigeon(s) (active list(s)) If any key is pressed the display returns to the initial status: Symbol for active races HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
....The ′OK’ key is used to confirm selections or inputs. If data has to be entered , the cursor used for entering can be moved one step ahead (to the right) with this key. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
[LIST] ........List of races (display of all races of the season, listing all pigeons arrived and missing) [BET] ........Betting system, association, money game (country-specific) [CLEAR] ........Discharge pigeons (finish the race) [SPEED] ........Calculation of speed of the pigeons HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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[Default Amount] ....Turn on/off the automatic check of the nomination limit. This is only used in case betting on pigeons is possible, which depends on the corresponding country and club rules. [Activate Feature] ....For activating coming new features HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
..Race is cleared (the pigeons have been released and can thus be basketed again). If the season map is active, it is not possible to basket pigeons again for the cleared race. First the season map has to be cancelled. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Number of pigeons on the list 1/ 15 ] or [ - Select pigeon Note: the blue and green keys are used to leaf forwards and backwards through 10 races each time - To detailed display of selected pigeon HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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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-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
CLUB 09 000007 CLUB 09 000024 CLUB 09 000016 CLUB 09 000003 ... Display of the arrived pigeons PRINT 1/ 6 [PRINT] (red) - The arrival list will be printed Back to the race selection HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
CLUB 09 000007 CLUB 09 000024 CLUB 09 000016 CLUB 09 000003 ... Display of the missing pigeons PRINT 1/ 6 [PRINT] (red) - The missing list will be printed Back to the race selection HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
[YES] (green) - Clears the race, releases the basketed pigeons [NO] (red) - Back to selection of race Race 01 18:21:17 Pigeons have been released! ... Info display (displayed for approx 3 seconds) HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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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-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
] or [ - Place cursor one step to the left / right [OK] (green) - saves entered data Race 01 18:21:17 Distance: 0000,000 miles --- --- ... Enter distance between release and loft QUIT HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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] 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-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
(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-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
(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-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
PRINT 1/ 6 [PRINT] (red) - The arrived pigeons list will be printed [YES] (green) - Start printing Back to the training selection Attention: When printing is in progress timing of arriving pigeons is impossible. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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PRINT 1/ 6 [PRINT] (red) - The missing pigeons list will be printed [YES] (green) - Start printing Back to the training selection Attention: When printing is in progress timing of arriving pigeons is impossible. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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The speed has to be less than 10.000 yards per minute. To turn off the speed display a distance of 0 miles must be entered. [MENU] (green) [TRAINING] (blue) [SPEED] (green) For details see ‘Race’ HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
- Mark the selected pigeon. If the pigeon has already been marked this will be reset so that the pigeon is no longer marked. - Go back. Changes to the markings of the pigeons will be saved. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
(red) - The registration list will be printed. ] 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. - Go back HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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The bet list shows information about pigeons which a bet has been placed on. The bet list is only shown in case betting on pigeons is possible. This depends on the corresponding country and club rules. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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Pigeons can be marked in the pigeon menu (see 5.3.1 - Set or Remove Marking for Pigeons). [MENU] (green) [PIGEONS] (green) [LIST] (yellow) [MARK] (green) HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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... 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. - Go back HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
- Confirm selected pigeon Hold the pigeon or pigeon's ring resp. over the loft antenna. When the ring is read successfully, it will be coupled to the selected pigeon. The list of pigeons will be shown again. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
2. Confirmation: ′Really delete coupling for NL CLUB 03 0000114?’ [NO] or [YES] (red) or (green) - Back to the list of arrivals or confirm deletion Information on display: ′Coupling deleted’ Back to the list of pigeons HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
... Changing gender and colour of a pigeon QUIT ] or [ - Change gender/character at cursor position ] oder [ - Place cursor one step to the left/right [OK] (green) - saves entered data HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
2. Confirmation: ′Really delete pigeon NL CLUB 03 0000114?’ [NO] or [YES] (red) or (green) - Back to the list of arrivals or confirm deletion Information on display: ′Pigeon has been deleted’ Back to the list of pigeons HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Identification number of the antenna √ 4 PLB-765 56400243 Status: √ ... OK PLB-475 32409123 X ... error 1 / 1 ] or [ - Select antenna - Display information about the selected antenna (software version, hardware version etc.) HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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Wait until the counter on the bottom of the display has counted up to 100%. Pay attention that during this time the connection to the lazer loft antenna (PLB) is not interrupted! Message: "Update successfull" Back to the initial status display HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
5.4.6 Settings -> Enter the Name of the Fancier [Settings] -> [Fancier Name] This menu facilitates the entering of a fancier’s name without a PC. Capital letters, lower case letters, numbers and special characters can be entered. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
In order to set the master function select the menu items [Settings] -> [Master/Slave] from the service menu and press the button MASTER/SLAVE 11:26:09 " ") Selected setting (symbol Master/Slave: Deactivated Cursor mark Master Slave Only displayed after the setting has been QUIT changed HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
This setting is made in the fancier system and the club independently from each other. When selecting "Printer" in the Settings menu, the following PRINTER menu will be opened. The possible settings are described below. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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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. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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- Move cursor mark to the desired paper format - Select the marked format -> marker "O" will be set (to " ") [OK] - Confirmation of the changes. Only after this step the changed paper format will be saved! HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
SMS for trainings or races. - Switch sending of SMS on (marker " ") or off (marker "O") [OK] - Confirmation of the selection. Only after this step the new sms setting will be saved! HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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[AMOUNT] in the SMS menu. 11:25:59 Selected amount of pigeons to be sent Cursor Pigeon amount: QUIT ] or [ - Increase/decrease number at cursor position ] oder [ - Place cursor one step to the left/right HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
BENZING Station. - Set the selected option -> marker "O" will be set (to " ") [OK] - Confirmation of the selection. Only after this step the new setting will be saved! HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Only stopped races can be deleted. Saison plans can be generated, edited and loaded into the BENZING M1 with the PideXX software from GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH. 5.4.14 Automatic Control Function of the Associate Maximum (default Amount of Pigeons)
] or [ - Reduce / increase the number at the position of the cursor ] or [ - Place cursor one step to the left / right [OK] (green) - confirms the entered code HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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BENZING M1 – Fancier MENU FUNCTIONS HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
In addition, the BENZING M1 system meets the requirements set up by the ETSI (European Telecommunication Standard Institute). GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH checks all devices thoroughly due to hardware or software failures. But failures can never be entirely excluded and will be corrected or repaired according to the guarantee definitions.
• During the training race not all arrived pigeons have been registered. - The training race was started before the pigeons had been registered. - Pigeons were not basketed as bets were placed on them. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
Acoustic Signal: Built-in beep Interface USB Interface: Standard 1.1, plug type B to connect to a PC DB-15 Interface: RS 485 to connect to antennas (loft or club) and to connect to a docking station HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
12 VDC Secondary Current: Max. 1500 mA Note: This manual is valid as of December 23 , 2010. It is subject to change, amendments and changes can be made without prior notice at any time. HB_BENZING-M1_ZUECHTER-EN_20-.doc GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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