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- Page 1 EXPRESS Fancier U S E R M A N U A L V E R S I O N 1 . 3 E N G L I S H...
- Page 3 EXPRESS - Fancier Copyright 2001-2004, 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 4 EXPRESS - Fancier HB_EXPRESS_FANCIER-E_13.doc Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH...
- Page 5 EXPRESS - 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 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.
- Page 6 EXPRESS - 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
EXPRESS - Fancier TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................... 7 Preface ......................... 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST MANIPULATION ... 8 Safety ........................... 8 Manipulation ......................... 8 SYSTEM........................9 Basic Equipment......................9 EXPRESS........................10 Clock .......................... 10 Adaptor........................11 External Antennas ....................... - Page 8 EXPRESS - Fancier TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................25 Switch on ........................25 EFA (if desired)......................25 Search for Antennas ....................25 Number of Antennas....................26 No race and/or training in progress:................26 Race in progress:......................27 List of Arrived Pigeons ....................28 Starting a Training Flight .....................
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Page 9: Introduction
EXPRESS - Fancier INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Preface Dear customer, By purchasing our electronic registration system EXPRESS you have made choice of a reliable high-quality system, offering you considerable advantages in the practice of racing pigeons. After unpacking the different components we would kindly ask you to read this manual carefully, as it contains important information of how to install and operate the complete system EXPRESS quickly, safely and efficiently. -
Page 10: Safety Instructions And Instructions Against Manipulation
EXPRESS - Fancier SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST MANIPULATION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST MANIPULATION Safety • After unpacking check the components immediately on possible damage. • Do by no means connect a damaged set to the mains or start using it. Report to your authorized dealer immediately. -
Page 11: System
Every pigeon, which shall be identified with the EXPRESS, must be equipped with a chip- ring from BENZING. Each ring contains a unique electronic number. These numbers are read when the ring is passed over the internal antenna of the EXPRESS or over a connected external antenna. -
Page 12: Express
EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM EXPRESS The EXPRESS is the heart of the complete system. All data which is entered or registered electronically is saved here. When the pigeon has been basketed all their data like ring number, secret number etc. will be stored in a sort of data safe until the race is evaluated. The EXPRESS is equipped with an internal quartz crystal real-time clock which is synchronized automatically with the CAN clock (except when a race is in progress). -
Page 13: Adaptor
EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM Adaptor The adaptor is a necessary device whenever external antennas are used. A maximum number of 6 external antennas can be connected to the adaptor. The adaptor is fixed directly on to the EXPRESS assembly frame. In addition a printer node and an emergency power supply package can be connected to the adaptor. -
Page 14: External Antennas
EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM External Antennas The External Antenna (EFA) is completely weatherproof. If several antennas are used they can be screwed on right next to each other. Each External Antenna is equipped with a connection cable which has a length of 3 meters. It connects the EXPRESS with the adaptor box. -
Page 15: Internal Battery
EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM Internal Battery If two fully charged internal batteries at 9 V each are used the EXPRESS can work for several hours. This enables the fancier to take the device to the pigeon, thus not having to take the pigeon to the device any longer. -
Page 16: Printer
EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM Printer The EXPRESS cannot be used with every printer. For a list of printers which guarantee for correct performance see our homepage www.gantner.com. If you use another printer than those mentioned in the list on the homepage, try its performance or contact your delivering agent. - Page 17 EXPRESS - Fancier SYSTEM HB_EXPRESS_FANCIER-E_13.doc Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH...
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Page 18: Operation
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATION OPERATION Registration of the pigeons at the club The ring number and other data are fed from the PC into the EXPRESS. Now hold the ringed leg of the pigeon over the antenna and the corresponding data is stored in the EXPRESS. -
Page 19: Clock In Express
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATION Clock in EXPRESS If you want to use the EXPRESS for the whole season make sure to connect the EXPRESS to the power mains for the whole time. The internal clock continues working for two weeks without power supply. -
Page 20: Installation
EXPRESS is activated. It is necessary to protect the EXPRESS from bad weather. BENZING made by Gantner Electronic Don’t install the EXPRESS directly under a metal plate since this influences the reading field and therefore the pigeon rings cannot be read anymore. -
Page 21: External Antenna
If several antennas are installed next to each other make sure that they do not overlap. BENZING mad e b y Gan tn e r Ele ct ro nic The antenna is to be installed in such, that it makes level with any underlying board. -
Page 22: Assembly Of The Tunnel
EXPRESS - Fancier INSTALLATION Assembly of the Tunnel The ends of the tunnel crease have to be folded first. Then the whole strip has be folded backwards. Thus a tunnel is formed which is fastened at the same time and together with the loft antenna. -
Page 23: The Express In Detail
EXPRESS - Fancier THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL Display The display has got 2 lines with 16 characters each. You can read it best by looking directly onto the display. shows the number or the position display of time (current time of the pigeon. -
Page 24: Menus
EXPRESS - Fancier THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL The first line is mainly used to display the number of antennas, the number of the pigeon or the position of the current pigeon and to indicate the current time or the time of arrival of the pigeon. -
Page 25: Different Status Possibilities
EXPRESS - Fancier THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL Different Status Possibilities They are indicated by the three colored LEDs on the right. LED is on LED flashes Description Error has been found, report of error Communication with PC, red batch is required orange To synchronize the EXPRESS with the CAN clock before basketing... -
Page 26: Cursor Keys
EXPRESS - Fancier THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL 6.4.2 Cursor Keys The two cursor keys showing ‘arrow up’ and ‘arrow down’ can be used to scroll up and down within the selection. - flick through the list of registered pigeons after arrival - change the indication of date and time - select the settings - select the race... -
Page 27: Operating Instructions
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Switch on Due to safety measures the EXPRESS is neither equipped with an ON/OFF key nor a switch. As soon as the power supply unit is connected to the power mains the EXPRESS is ready for use. -
Page 28: Number Of Antennas
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Number of Antennas The EXPRESS shows the number of antennas found (a Found maximum of seven antennas) on the display. After a short beep the following will appear on the display. 0 - 1 - 0 0 0 - 1 1 : 2 2 : 5 0 Total Number of Connected Antennas) Attention: If the number of the antennas connected is different from the number of antennas found by the EXPRESS please check the system and/or the cords. -
Page 29: Race In Progress
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Race in progress: If a race is in progress and the EXPRESS has finished searching the antennas, it switches to the following status: number of pigeons arrived current time number of antennas menus of the EXPRESS (0 equals Loft Mode) 0 - 1 - 0 0 9 - 1 1 : 3 8 : 3 6 9 9 - C L - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 - 1... -
Page 30: List Of Arrived Pigeons
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS List of Arrived Pigeons If you press one of the two cursor keys indicating the arrows the EXPRESS will switch to the list of the pigeons arrived ( only if a race and/or training is in progress). position of current pigeon time of arrival of current pigeon number of antennas... -
Page 31: Starting A Training Flight
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Starting a Training Flight By keeping the OK key pressed for five seconds and then pressing it again in order to confirm you can start a training. All pigeons that have not been listed for a race, will be automatically listed for a training. current time position of current pigeon Number of antennas... -
Page 32: Configurations
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Configurations If you press the Break and the OK key for five seconds at the same time, the configuration menu comes on. An acoustic signal can be heard and all LEDs start flashing. number of configuration menu mode of the EXPRESS (9 equals configuration mode) 9 - 0 1... -
Page 33: Delete Registered Pigeons
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7.9.1 Delete Registered Pigeons You can only select this menu if there isn’t a race in progress. number of configuration menu (<01> equals deletion of registered pigeons) number of registered pigeon mode of the EXPRESS 9 - 0 1 - 0 1 0 (9 equals configurations) 9 9 - C L -... -
Page 34: Setting Of Time And Date
EXPRESS - Fancier OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7.9.2 Setting of Time and Date You can select this menu only if there is no race in progress. number of setting menu (<02> equals setting of time and date) date (YY:MM:DD) mode of the EXPRESS 9 - 0 2 9 9 : 0 9 : 0 8 (9 equals configuration mode) -
Page 35: Additionals
EXPRESS - Fancier ADDITIONALS ADDITIONALS Placement of the Pigeons (Games) If the pigeons are placed for games it is necessary to basket the pigeons according to the placement (pigeon on first place is basketed first, pigeon on second place is basketed second etc.). -
Page 36: Trouble Shooting
EXPRESS - Fancier TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING Error Codes In case of an error the following error codes are shown on the display of the EXPRESS: 9.1.1 At the Loft Display Description No external clock found Clock cannot be set External clock does not respond or error in setting the time A race has been started No GPS connected... -
Page 37: Printer
Out of paper / paper jam 9.1.4 Communication Display Description Communication error to the PC Communication error to the MCN 9.1.5 Other Matters Display Description License expired (Taiwan) Flash is out of order - please contact BENZING HB_EXPRESS_FANCIER-E_13.doc Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH... -
Page 38: Warranty And Liability
EXPRESS - Fancier WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 10. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY For the EXPRESS we provide a two-year limited warranty concerning perfect material and performance. This means that all parts which prove to be useless or defective during this period of time as a result of defective material or poor workmanship will be exchanged or replaced free of charge. -
Page 39: Specifications
EXPRESS - Fancier SPECIFICATIONS 11. SPECIFICATIONS 11.1 EXPRESS Number of pigeons: a maximum of 250 Races: a maximum of 3 at the same time Voltage: 8 to 20 V DC, regular 12 V DC or 2 9V batteries Current consumption: a maximum of 110 mA RAM memory: CMOS 32 Kbytes... -
Page 40: Transformer
EXPRESS - Fancier SPECIFICATIONS Cable length: 3 m (10 ft) Case: plastic, ABS Operating temp.: 0 °C (+32 °F) to +70 °C (+158 °F) Storage temp. : -20 °C (-4 °F) to +70 °C (+158 °F) Protection class: IP 52 11.3 Transformer Supply voltage: 230 V (110 V) + 10 % 50/60 Hz... - Page 42 PartNo.: 780924 GANTNER PIGEON SYSTEMS Montafonerstraße 8 A-6780 Schruns/Austria...