BENZING EXPRESS Fancier User manual

EXPRESS
Fancier
USERMANUAL
VERSION 1.3
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at any time without prior notice being given.
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manual.
Important: before commencing installation, commissioning, putting into service and
before any maintenance work is carried out, it is essential that the relevant warning and
safety instructions in this manual are read!
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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:
1. Installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the product purchased must be
carried out in accordance with instructions, i.e. in accordance with the technical conditions of
operation, as described in the corresponding product documentation.
2. Before either installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance it is therefore essential that
you read the corresponding chapter of this manual and observe its instructions.
3. If there are still some points on which you are not entirely clear, please do not take a chance, but
ask the customer adviser responsible for you.
4. Where not otherwise specifically laid down, appropriate installation, commissioning, operation and
maintenance of the product is the customer’s responsibility.
5. Directly on receipt of the goods, inspect both the packaging and the device itself for any signs of
damage. Also check that the delivery is complete (-> accessories, documentation, auxiliary
devices, etc.).
6. If the packaging has been damaged in transport or should you suspect that the product has been
damaged or that it may have a fault, the product must not be put into service. In this case,
contact your customer advisor. He will make every effort to resolve the problem as quickly as
possible.
7. Servicing of our product must only be carried out by suitably trained personnel. Here, the
appropriate installation provisions in accordance with the relative national Electrical Engineers
construction regulations (e.g. ÖVE, [Austrian] VDE, [German]...) must be observed.
8. Where not otherwise stated, installation and maintenance work on our appliances is exclusively to
be carried out when disconnected from the power supply. This applies in particular to appliances
which are normally supplied by low-tension current.
9. It is prohibited to make alterations to the appliances.
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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.
11. Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH accepts no responsibility for any injuries or damage caused as a
result of improper use of the product.
12. Although every care is taken and we are continuously aiming for improvement, we cannot exclude
completely the possibility of errors appearing in our documentation. Gantner Pigeon Systems
GmbH therefore accepts no responsibility for the completeness or the accuracy of this manual. The
right is reserved to make alterations, and we may carry out alterations at any time without giving
prior notice.
13. Should you discover any fault with the product or in its accompanying documentation, or have any
suggestions for improvement, you may confidently approach either your customer adviser or
Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH directly.
14. However, even if you just want to tell us that everything has functioned perfectly, we still look
forward to hearing from you.
We wish you a successful application of our product. We will be pleased to welcome you as a customer
again soon.
Contact address / Manufacturer:
Gantner Pigeon Systems GmbH
Montafonerstrasse 8
A - 6780 Schruns/Austria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Preface .........................................................................................................................7
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST MANIPULATION ........... 8
2.1 Safety ........................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Manipulation ................................................................................................................. 8
3. SYSTEM.................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Basic Equipment............................................................................................................ 9
3.2 EXPRESS ..................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Clock .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Adaptor....................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 External Antennas ....................................................................................................... 12
3.6 Tunnel ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.7 Internal Battery........................................................................................................... 13
3.8 Printer ........................................................................................................................ 14
3.9 clubPOINT .................................................................................................................. 14
4. OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Registration of the pigeons at the club......................................................................... 16
4.2 Preparation for a training ............................................................................................ 16
4.3 Basketing the pigeons at the club ................................................................................ 16
4.4 Arrival of pigeons at the fancier’s................................................................................. 16
4.5 Clock in EXPRESS ........................................................................................................ 17
5. INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 18
5.1 General ....................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 External Antenna......................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Assembly of the Tunnel ............................................................................................... 20
6. THE EXPRESS IN DETAIL ...................................................................................... 21
6.1 Display........................................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Menus......................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 Different Status Possibilities......................................................................................... 23
6.4 Functions of Keys ........................................................................................................ 23
6.4.1 Break Key................................................................................................................ 23
6.4.2 Cursor Keys............................................................................................................. 24
6.4.3 O.K. Key.................................................................................................................. 24

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7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................ 25
7.1 Switch on .................................................................................................................... 25
7.2 EFA (if desired)............................................................................................................ 25
7.3 Search for Antennas .................................................................................................... 25
7.4 Number of Antennas .................................................................................................... 26
7.5 No race and/or training in progress:............................................................................. 26
7.6 Race in progress:......................................................................................................... 27
7.7 List of Arrived Pigeons ................................................................................................. 28
7.8 Starting a Training Flight ............................................................................................. 29
7.9 Configurations ............................................................................................................. 30
7.9.1 Delete Registered Pigeons........................................................................................ 31
7.9.2 Setting of Time and Date ......................................................................................... 32
8. ADDITIONALS ....................................................................................................... 33
8.1 Placement of the Pigeons (Games)............................................................................... 33
8.2 Power Failure .............................................................................................................. 33
9. TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................ 34
9.1 Error Codes ................................................................................................................. 34
9.1.1 At the Loft ............................................................................................................... 34
9.1.2 At the Club .............................................................................................................. 34
9.1.3 Printer ..................................................................................................................... 35
9.1.4 Communication........................................................................................................ 35
9.1.5 Other Matters .......................................................................................................... 35
10. WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ................................................................................. 36
11. SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................. 37
11.1 EXPRESS ..................................................................................................................... 37
11.2 Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 37
11.3 Transformer ................................................................................................................ 38
11.4 Adaptor box................................................................................................................. 38

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 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.
If any component has been damaged during the shipment do not apply power and don’t
operate the components. Contact your reseller immediately.
The components can only be repaired at a site authorized by GANTNER PIGEON SYSTEMS.
All unauthorized manipulation to the EXPRESS system components lead to guarantee loss.
Never disconnect the pluggable power supply unit by pulling on its cord. Always unplug it
by holding its on the housing.
This manual describes the functions, set-up and operation of the EXPRESS in a fanciers loft.

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS AGAINST
MANIPULATION
2.1 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.
• The components are to be opened and repaired only by the manufacturing firm or an
authorized service center. Unauthorized handling will lead to the loss of any warranty
claims whatsoever.
• Never disconnect the power supply unit by pulling its cord. Instead get hold of its case
and gently pull it out.
• The temperature surrounding the EXPRESS should not exceed +45 °C (+113 °F) or drop
down under 0°C (+32 °F). It may reach a temperature of +70 °C (+158 °F) for the loft
antenna. If the temperature has fallen below 0°C (+32 °F) – which means that
condensed water is possibly formed – take the EXPRESS to a place with a room
temperature of about +20 °C (+68 °F) and let it dry there for more or less one hour.
Afterwards the equipment can be used again without further problems. The storage
temperature for the winter season ranges between -25 °C (-13 °F) and +70 °C (+158 °F) for
the EXPRESS and between -20 °C (-4 °F) and +70 °C (+158 °F) for the loft antenna.
• While in use, the EXPRESS should neither be exposed to rain nor to direct sunshine.
2.2 Manipulation
It is a fact that there is no 100% protection against manipulation. Yet the EXPRESS is
equipped with several technical devices and protective measures against manipulation.
Attention: Despite the considerable technical and organisational measures taken the
possibility of manipulation can never be ruled out completely. It is explicitly stated here that
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3. SYSTEM
3.1 Basic Equipment
The basic equipment of the EXPRESS consists of the EXPRESS plus an assembly frame and the
power supply unit.
If you want to take the EXPRESS to the club with you simply pull it out of the assembly
frame.
When reinserting the EXPRESS into the frame you have to be aware that the plug (DB 25)
of the EXPRESS has to be fitted well into the socket of the adaptor (if available).
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. The rings can be purchased at your dealer.
Power Supply Unit
to be Plugged in EXPRESS
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3.2 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).
If there were a possible difference in time between the two clocks it would be when the
race is evaluated.
3.3 Clock
The internal clock of the EXPRESS is able to work without power supply for about two
weeks at room temperature. If the clock is cut off the power for a longer period of time – a
situation which should not occur during the race season – the time indication may possibly
be not correct. Whenever the EXPRESS is reconnected to the power supply the clock is
starts working properly again. It can be reset manually or it will be automatically synchro-
nized with the CAN clock when basketing.
LED red “Registration”
LED orange “Basketing”
LED green “Evaluation”
OK Key
Cursor Keys
Break Key
Display
Internal Antenna
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3.4 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.
Connection for clubPOINT
Emergency Power Supply
Power Supply Unit
Connection for EXPRESS
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3.5 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.
3.6 Tunnel
The tunnel was developed to guarantee a registration of the
pigeons after arrival free of
errors. The objective of the tunnel is to ensure that the pigeon has to go across the
antenna when entering the loft. Therefore the reliability of the registration after arrival is
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3.7 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.
To exchange the batteries open the battery-compartment on the bottom-side of the
EXPRESS, take out the batteries and unplug them from the cables and connect the new
batteries to the cable and insert the batteries into the compartment again, like shown in the
pictures below.

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3.8 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.
A printer is connected to the EXPRESS system via the clubPOINT. See picture below.
3.9 clubPOINT
The clubPOINT is equipped with a DB 25 plug used to connect a parallel printer, two DB 9 plugs
used to connect a PC respectively an external clock, three connectors which have the same
function (internally connected) to connect devices like CNN and EXPRESS and a plug for
connecting the power supply unit.
Express
Armature
clubPOINT
clubPOINT
Imprimante
Power Supply
Power Supply
clubPOINT Back View
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4. OPERATION
4.1 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.
A short bleep and a message on the PC screen will confirm the correct transfer of data.
4.2 Preparation for a training
If a training is started all registered pigeons are basketed for that training, apart from
those already basketed for a race.
4.3 Basketing the pigeons at the club
Before loading the pigeons into the transporter they have to be basketed for a race.
Changes concerning the data of the basketed pigeons can only be made after deleting the
respective race.
The security number cannot be recalled or displayed. It cannot be changed as long as the
pigeon is basketed for a particular race. The security number is displayed only on the
evaluation list of the race and will be shown twice (once when the number was used for
basketing, and a second time when the pigeon is registered after arrival). Thus several
methods of manipulation are ruled out.
4.4 Arrival of pigeons at the fancier’s
As soon as the EXPRESS is connected with the antennas
arrived power supply the device is ready to register the pigeons after arrival.
If a pigeon lands on the EXPRESS or the External Antenna the pigeon number and the
secret number are read and stored in the EXPRESS, showing the exact time of arrival. The
number of the arrived pigeon is shown on the display. The list of pigeons can be recalled
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4.5 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. As soon as the EXPRESS is reconnected the clock starts running
properly again, though it might have to be reset.

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5. INSTALLATION
5.1 General
The adaptor for the EXPRESS is mounted under a board like a table top and the tunnel is
mounted directly above the adaptor (see picture below). The thickness of the board must
not exceed 3 cm. When the EXPRESS is inserted into the adaptor and with that connected
to the plug in the adaptor the internal antenna of the EXPRESS is activated. It is necessary
to protect the EXPRESS from bad weather.
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. Therefore a minimum distance of 6
cm (2.5 inch) should be kept between the bottom edge of the antenna and the metal
surface. No particular distance however is required to small metal parts like screws, nails or
metal bars (e.g. like those of the Sputnik).
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