Gantner BENZIG M1 User manual

BENZING M1
Fancier Manual
Version 2.0
english

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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 GAN NER 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. his 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. GAN NER 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. GAN NER Pigeon Systems
GmbH therefore accepts no responsibility for the completeness or the accuracy of this manual. he
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
GAN NER Pigeon Systems GmbH directly.
14. However, even if you just want to tell us that everything has functioned perfectly, we still look
forward to hear 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 igeon Systems GmbH
Montafonerstrasse 8
A - 6780 Schruns/Austria

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Protection Against Manipulation .......................................................................................9
1.2 No Liability for Device Failures..........................................................................................9
2. SYSTEM...................................................................................................................10
2.1 System Components ...................................................................................................... 10
2.2 BENZING M1.................................................................................................................. 11
2.3 G2 Antennas .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4 EFA EXPRESS Antenna ................................................................................................... 12
2.5 BENZING Antenna Controller .......................................................................................... 12
2.6 PLB Antennas ................................................................................................................ 12
2.7 Power Supply Unit (1.5 A)..............................................................................................13
2.8 M1 Fancier Cable for Loft Antenna Connection................................................................ 14
2.9 USB Cable......................................................................................................................14
2.10 BENZING Pigeon Rings................................................................................................... 15
2.11 BENZING Station............................................................................................................15
3. INSTALLATION AND O ERATION..........................................................................17
3.1 Conditions of Use...........................................................................................................17
3.2 Installation of the Fancier System ..................................................................................17
3.2.1 Installation with 1-field G2 Antennas ............................................................................ 18
3.2.2 Installation with PLB Antennas or the 4-field G2 Antenna.............................................. 20
3.2.3 Installation with EFA EXPRESS Antennas and the BENZING Antenna Controller .............22
3.2.4 Using the BENZING Station in the Fancier System.........................................................24
3.3 Using the BENZING M1 in a Club .................................................................................... 25
3.4 Power Supply of the BENZING M1 in the Fancier’s Loft ................................................... 27
3.5 Initial Operation of the BENZING M1 .............................................................................. 28
3.5.1 Without BENZING Station............................................................................................. 28
3.5.2 With the BENZING Station............................................................................................28
3.6 Front Label .................................................................................................................... 29
3.7 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 29
4. O ERATION ............................................................................................................31
4.1 Procedure ...................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.1 Registering .................................................................................................................. 32
4.1.2 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
4.2 Multi-Fancier Mode ........................................................................................................ 33

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4.3 Initial Status Display.......................................................................................................35
4.4 Keys...............................................................................................................................36
4.4.1 Menu Keys ...................................................................................................................36
4.4.2 General Keys ................................................................................................................36
4.5 Menu Structure ..............................................................................................................37
5. MENU FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................39
5.1 Race ..............................................................................................................................39
5.1.1 List of Races.................................................................................................................39
5.1.2 Display of Active Race Lists...........................................................................................40
5.1.3 Display and Printing the Arrival Lists .............................................................................42
5.1.4 Display and Printing of Missing Pigeons.........................................................................43
5.1.5 Clear Race (Release Pigeons)........................................................................................44
5.1.6 Calculation of Speed for the Races................................................................................46
5.2 raining Race .................................................................................................................48
5.2.1 Start raining Race.......................................................................................................48
5.2.2 Stopping the raining ...................................................................................................49
5.2.3 List of rainings............................................................................................................50
5.3 Pigeons ..........................................................................................................................53
5.3.1 Set or Remove Marking for Pigeons ..............................................................................53
5.3.2 Lists .............................................................................................................................54
5.3.3 Coupling a New Pigeon.................................................................................................58
5.3.4 Delete Coupling of a Pigeon..........................................................................................59
5.3.5 Change Details of Pigeons ............................................................................................60
5.3.6 Delete Pigeon ...............................................................................................................61
5.4 System Menu .................................................................................................................62
5.4.1 Information on the BENZING M1...................................................................................62
5.4.2 Information and est on the Connected Loft Antennas ..................................................62
5.4.3 Settings -> Adjusting Date and ime of the BENZING M1..............................................64
5.4.4 Settings -> Adjusting the Contrast of the Display ..........................................................64
5.4.5 Settings -> Adjusting the Volume of the Beep...............................................................64
5.4.6 Settings -> Enter the Name of the Fancier ....................................................................64
5.4.7 Settings -> Select a Language ......................................................................................65
5.4.8 Settings -> Master/Slave Function ................................................................................65
5.4.9 Printer Settings.............................................................................................................66
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

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5.4.15 Activate Feature ............................................................................................................73
6. GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY .................................................................................75
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)...............................................................76
8. S ECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................77
8.1 Power Supply.................................................................................................................77
8.2 Internal Clock ................................................................................................................ 77
8.3 Memory ......................................................................................................................... 77
8.4 Operating ools ............................................................................................................. 77
8.5 Interface........................................................................................................................ 77
8.6 Case .............................................................................................................................. 78
8.7 Conditions of Surroundings ............................................................................................ 78
8.8 Power Supply Unit.......................................................................................................... 78

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1. INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer
By purchasing this electronic registration device BENZING M1 you have chosen a reliable
and high-quality system, offering considerable advantages in the practice and sport of
racing pigeons.
After unpacking the different components it is of utmost importance that you read this
manual carefully, as it contains important information on how to install, operate and
maintain the complete system BENZING M1 quickly, safely and efficiently in your loft. We
ask you to observe in particular the general advice and safety instructions on pages 3 and 4.
1.1 rotection Against Manipulation
he device BENZING M1 offers various technical precautions and protective measures
against manipulation.
• 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. his does not
apply if the front label has to be exchanged (see section 3.6).
• Important electronic components in the BENZING M1 are cast and are thus either not
accessible or cannot be manipulated.
Despite all possible precautions manipulation can never be entirely ruled out. It
is explicitly stated here that the manufacturer cannot guarantee complete
protection against manipulation.
1.2 No Liability for Device Failures
For device failures which occur due to improperly use of the BENZING M1 no liability will be
assumed by GAN NER Pigeon Systems GmbH. See chapter 6 - Guarantee and Liability.
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2. SYSTEM
2.1 System Components
o operate the device BENZING M1 in a loft the following components are available.
a) BENZING M1
b) BENZING pigeon rings
c) 1-field G2 Antenna
d) 4-field G2 Antenna
e) BENZING Antenna Controller
f) EFA EXPRESS antenna (picture shows the antenna with the tunnel set)
g) 8-field Antenna PLB 475 (Lazer 3), 475 x 300 x 27.5 mm (= 18.7 x 11.8 x 1.08 inch)
h) 12-field Antenna PLB 765 (Lazer 4), 765 x 300 x 27.5 mm (= 30.1 x 11.8 x 1.08 inch)
i) 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
l) BENZING Station
a) c) d)
b)
j)
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2.2 BENZING M1
he 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’. his data remains stored until the race has been evaluated.
During races or training sessions the arrival times of the pigeons in the loft are measured
and saved in the BENZING M1.
2.3 G2 Antennas
1-field G2 Antenna 4-field G2 Antenna
he G2 Antennas are the new loft antennas used to register the arriving pigeons at the
fancier's loft. he pigeons land on the G2 Antennas and the number of the electronic pigeon
ring is read by the BENZING M1 via the Antennas.
One loft antenna is connected with the provided connecting cable to the BENZING M1. Up
to 4 further antennas can be connected to the first antenna.
he difference between the two antennas are the number of fields where the pigeons can
be registered. he 4-field antenna is wider and has 4 fields next to each other, where the
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2.4 EFA EX RESS Antenna
he EFA EXPRESS Antenna can also be used to register the arriving pigeons at the fancier's
loft. For connecting the EFA EXPRESS Antennas to the BENZING M1 a BENZING Antenna
Controller is required.
he antenna can be equipped with a tunnel to guide the pigeons when they land at the
antenna.
2.5 BENZING Antenna Controller
he BENZING Antenna Controller is used to connect up to 4 EFA EXPRESS Antennas to a
BENZING M1. It is possible to connect two Antenna Controllers for a total of 8 EFA EXPRESS
Antennas per BENZING M1.
2.6 LB Antennas
8-field Antenna LB 475 12-field Antenna LB 765
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he Antennas PLB are offered in two different sizes:
- PLB 475 with 8-fields (also called "Lazer 3")
- PLB 765 with 12-fields (also called "Lazer 4").
he PLB Antennas are used to register the arriving pigeons in the loft. he pigeons land on
the antennas and the number of the electronic pigeon ring is read by the BENZING M1 via
the antennas.
One PLB Antenna is connected with the provided connecting cable to the BENZING M1.
Several PLB Antennas can be connected to the first antenna.
Also PLB antennas of the older SAN type can be connected to the BENZING M1. he loft
antenna SAN is the preceding version of the PLB Antenna, which is much faster in
registering the arriving pigeons then the older SAN antenna could be.
2.7 ower Supply Unit (1.5 A)
he power supply unit is used to supply the BENZING M1 and the loft antennas (PLB, G2,
EFA) with power. It is connected with the corresponding socket on the plug of the antenna
connection cable (see also 3.2).
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. o use
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2.8 M1 Fancier Cable for Loft Antenna Connection
his cable, provided in a length of 10 m (30 ft), connects the PLB Antennas, the G2
Antennas and the BENZING Antenna Controller with EFA antennas to the BENZING M1.
Moreover, the power supply unit is connected to this cable in order to supply the loft
antennas and the BENZING M1 with power.
Note: o connect the cable at the G2 antennas a short adapter cable is needed. his cable
is included in the package of the G2 antennas.
2.9 USB Cable
his cable connects the BENZING M1 via the USB interface to a PC. his makes it possible
to evaluate data of the BENZING M1 on the PC or to load an update program into the
BENZING M1.
Back View of the
DB-9 Antenna Plug
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2.10 BENZING igeon Rings
For the electronic pigeon rings the BENZING M1 supports the BENZING Pro chip rings.
he BENZING pigeon ring contains an electronic chip provided with a code number and is
used to identify the pigeons. he ring is not provided with a battery and is only activated, if
it is located within reach of the club antenna or the loft antenna. he ring is provided with a
snap lock and can be used for old pigeons as well as young ones. It is attached around the
leg of the pigeon which is not ringed. he ring is locked by pressing the snap lock together-
flat pliers might be useful- until it engages with a click.
he BENZING pigeon rings are available in three different colours (red, green and blue).
2.11 BENZING Station
he 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. he following functions are available in combination with the BENZING
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- Security of a second clock whereby all flight data is stored in the internal memory of the
BENZING Station, thus complete backup data is always available. Backup data can be
downloaded at the club.
- Allows integrated continuous clocking which can handle up to 1,000 pigeons and
communicate with 64 G2 Antennas, 8 EFA Antennas, 64 PLB Antennas or 8 SAN
Antennas. hus the fancier always has the information on all arrived pigeons, even while
he or she is away from the loft with the BENZING M1.
- Allowance for direct connections to the loft antennas, thereby making additional
connection interfaces superfluous.
- Allows for direct connectivity to conventional matrix or laser printers.
- Online printing of all arriving pigeons (only with BENZING M1).
- 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.

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3. INSTALLATION AND O ERATION
3.1 Conditions of Use
he BENZING M1 is an electronic device running at low voltage. It should only be used
inside. Direct contact with water (drops or splashes of water, stagnant water etc), dirt, or
when in operation with direct sunlight should be avoided.
During operation the surrounding temperature for the BENZING M1 must be between 0°C
and +60 ° C (+32°F and +140°F) and for the loft antennas (PLB, G2, EFA) -10°C and +70 ° C
(+14°F and +158°F). If the temperature drops to less than 0°C (+32°F) (which means that
possibly condensed water is formed) the equipment has to be dried for approx 1 hour at a
room temperature of approx +20 ° C (+68°F). Afterwards all devices can be used again
without further problems. he storage temperature for the BENZING M1 ranges between
-25°C and +70°C (-13°F and +158°F).
If the BENZING M1 and the loft antennas are operated near a power line, the registration of
the arriving pigeons and in general the operation of the BENZING M1 can be susceptible to
interference.
3.2 Installation of the Fancier System
In a loft first the provided M1 Fancier Cable will be connected to one loft antenna (PLB or
G2 Antenna) and then the remaining loft antennas will be connected (see figures 3.1 to
3.3). Another possibility is to connect the cable to a BENZING Antenna Controller where EFA
loft antennas are then connected to.
Next the power supply unit is connected to the corresponding jack at the M1 Fancier Cable.
his jack is located on the back of the connection cable’s DB-9 antenna plug (see also
chapter "2.8 - M1 Fancier Cable for Loft Antenna Connection"). his will supply the antennas
with voltage. At last the BENZING M1 can be connected by plugging-in the M1 Fancier Cable at the
BENZING M1.
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.
he build-up of a fancier system with the BENZING M1 and loft antennas can be seen in the
following figures.
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3.2.1 Installation with 1-field G2 Antennas
Figure 3.1 – Fancier system BENZING M1 with 1-field G2 Antennas
To set-up the system, follow these steps:
1. If the system has more than one 1-field G2 Antenna, connect all the 1-field
G2 Antennas (B) together by using the 25 cm BENZING G2 Cables (E),
which are included in the package of the antennas.
2. Plug-in the cable of the BENZING M1 Power Supply Unit at the DB-9 plug of
the M1 Fancier Cable (G).
3. Connect the BENZING M1 (A) with the supplied M1 Fancier Cable (C) to the
first 1-field G2 Antenna by using the supplied adapter cable (F).
4. Connect the power supply to mains (D). he green LED "Power Supply" (G)
on the DB-9 plug will light up and the BENZING M1 will start-up.