Gantner BENZING M1 User manual

BENZING M1
Club Manual
Version 1.3
english

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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"
9 ... Function Key"Start"
10 ... Display
11 ... Electrical Socket
12 ... Antenna Connection
13 ... Allen Screws
14 ... Front Panel and Foil
15 ... Belt Fastener
16 ... USB interface
17 ... Battery Case

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© Copyright 2004-2007, 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. The sole exception is represented by creation of a back-up copy
of software for own use as a safeguard, so far as this is technically possible and recommended by us.
Any infringement will render the party committing such infringement liable to compensation payment.
Liability: Any claims against the manufacturer based on the hardware or software products described
in this manual shall depend exclusively on the conditions of the guarantee. Any further-reaching claims
are excluded, and in particular the manufacturer accepts no liability for the completeness or accuracy
of the contents of this manual. The right is reserved to make alterations, and alterations may be made
at any time without prior notice being given.
Trade mark: Attention is drawn at this point to markings and registered trade marks used in this
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 Protection Against Manipulation ....................................................................................... 7
1.2 No Liability for Device Failures ......................................................................................... 7
2. SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................8
2.1 System Components........................................................................................................ 8
2.2 BENZING M1 ................................................................................................................... 9
2.3 BENZING ClubSystem ...................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Power Supply Unit ......................................................................................................... 10
2.5 BENZING M1 Club Cable ................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Basketing Card and Evaluation Card............................................................................... 10
2.7 Pigeon Rings ................................................................................................................. 11
3. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ......................................................................... 12
3.1 Conditions of Use........................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Installation of the system at the club ............................................................................. 12
3.3 Initial Operation of the BENZING M1.............................................................................. 14
4. OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Procedure...................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 Registering .................................................................................................................. 16
4.1.2 Basketing..................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.3 Arrival of the Pigeons in the Loft (Registration)............................................................. 16
4.1.4 Evaluation at the Club.................................................................................................. 17
4.1.5 Clear a Race (Release Pigeons for a New Race)............................................................ 17
4.2 Multi-Fancier Mode ........................................................................................................ 17
4.3 Display.......................................................................................................................... 19
4.4 Keys.............................................................................................................................. 19
4.4.1 Menu Keys................................................................................................................... 19
4.4.2 General Keys................................................................................................................ 19
4.5 Menu Structure.............................................................................................................. 20
5. MENU FUNCTIONS................................................................................................. 22
5.1 Symbols Showing the State of the Races........................................................................ 22
5.2 Registering.................................................................................................................... 24
5.2.1 Registering of Pigeons by using PC (Communication Mode with the PC)........................ 24
5.2.2 Coupling of Registered Pigeons (Without a PC)............................................................. 25
5.2.3 Writing Fancier Data on a Pigeon Ring.......................................................................... 27

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5.2.4 Reading Fancier Data From a Pigeon Ring.....................................................................29
5.3 Basketing.......................................................................................................................31
5.3.1 Basketing Pigeons for a Race........................................................................................32
5.3.2 Coupling during the Basketing Procedure......................................................................35
5.3.3 Reset Basketing of Individual Pigeons...........................................................................37
5.3.4 Clear Race (Release Pigeons)........................................................................................39
5.4 Evaluating......................................................................................................................41
5.4.1 Evaluating the Race......................................................................................................42
5.4.2 Communication Mode Using the PC (for Evaluation by Means of the PC)........................44
5.4.3 Temporary Evaluation (No Final Stop of the Race) ........................................................45
5.5 Miscellaneous.................................................................................................................47
5.5.1 Print Basketing List.......................................................................................................47
5.5.2 Print Evaluation List......................................................................................................49
5.5.3 Print Coupled Pigeon List..............................................................................................51
5.5.4 Set the Type of Printer at the Club................................................................................52
5.5.5 (De)activate Season Map..............................................................................................53
5.5.6 Multi-Fancier Mode.......................................................................................................55
5.5.7 Reset the BENZING M1 to factory Settings....................................................................57
6. GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY................................................................................. 59
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) .............................................................. 60
8. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................. 61
8.1 Power Supply.................................................................................................................61
8.2 Internal Clock ................................................................................................................61
8.3 Memory .........................................................................................................................61
8.4 Operating Tools .............................................................................................................61
8.5 Interface........................................................................................................................61
8.6 Case ..............................................................................................................................62
8.7 Conditions of Surroundings.............................................................................................62
8.8 Power Supply Unit..........................................................................................................62

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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 of and sport of
racing pigeons.
After unpacking the different components it is of utmost importance that you read this
manual carefully. It contains important information on how the BENZING M1 is used at your
club. We ask you to observe in particular the general advice and safety instructions on pages
3 and 4.
1.1 Protection Against Manipulation
The 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. This does not
apply if the front foil has to be exchanged (see Fancier Manual).
• 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 GANTNER Pigeon Systems GmbH. See chapter 6 - Guarantee and Liability.
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2. SYSTEM
2.1 System Components
To operate the device BENZING M1 at the club the following components are available.
a)
BENZING M1
b)
BENZING ClubSystem
c)
Power Supply Unit
d)
BENZING M1 Club Cable
e)
Basketing Card
f)
Evaluation Card
g)
Pigeon Rings
a) b)
d)
e)
c)
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2.2 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’. This 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 BENZING ClubSystem
The new BENZING ClubSystem combines the functionalities of both units CAN and
clubPOINT. All of the tasks within the club have now become easier and more user friendly.
Facts: • Large time and date display
• Design with CAN and clubPOINT in a single unit
• Support for a radio clock and GPS clock
• Manually set the date and time
• USB port for the PC
• Loud acoustic signals
• Accessible connections
• Faster reading/writing of the electronic chip rings
• Easy software download
• Support for almost every existing chip ring including the new HITAG-S chip ring

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2.4 Power Supply Unit
The power supply unit is used to supply the BENZING ClubSystem with power. It is
connected with the corresponding socket on the rear side (see also 3.2).
2.5 BENZING M1 Club Cable
With this cable the BENZING M1 is connected to the ClubSystem by using the corresponding
connection socket .
2.6 Basketing Card and Evaluation Card
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2.7 Pigeon Rings
The BENZING M1 supports all conventional pigeon rings. For reasons of utmost registration
safety we recommend to use the BR-chip-code ring.
The BR-chip-code ring contains an electronic chip provided with a code number and is used
to identify the pigeons. The ring is not provided with a battery and is only activated if it is
located within reach of the Club Antenna respectively the loft antenna.
The ring features 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. The ring is locked by pressing
the snap lock together- flat pliers might be useful- until it engages with a click.
The BR-chip-code ring is available in three different colours (red, green and blue).

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3. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
3.1 Conditions of Use
The BENZING M1 and all BENZING equipment are electronic devices running at low voltage.
They should only be used inside and direct contact with water (drops or splashes of water,
stagnant water etc), dirt, and when in operation also with direct sunlight is to be avoided.
During operation the surrounding temperature for all devices has to be between 0°C and
+60
° C (+32°F and +140°F). If the temperature drops down to less than 0°C (+32°F)
(which means that possibly condensed water is formed) the equipment has to brought to
dry for approx 1 hour at a room temperature of approx. +20
° C (+68°F). Afterwards all
devices can be used again without further problems. The storage temperature ranges
between -25°C and +70°C (-13°F and 158°F).
3.2 Installation of the system at the club
At the club the BENZING M1 of a fancier is connected to a BENZING ClubSystem or
clubPOINT (previous system) using the enclosed BENZING M1 club cable. Subsequently,
other devices like the power supply unit or the printer etc. are connected to the BENZING
ClubSystem. After having connected all parts of the system the power supply unit is
connected to the mains.
Power supply of the BENZING M1 at the club is always provided with the BENZING M1 club
cable.
When installing the system it is of utmost importance that you also observe 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 figure 3.1, which shows how to
use the BENZING ClubSystem. Installation by using these older devices is possible as well
and is explained in figure 3.2. No system set-up is possible in combination with the club
Cobox!
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Figure 3.1 - Club System using the BENZING M1 and BENZING ClubSystem
Figure 3.2 - Fancier System BENZING M1 and the Connection Device clubPOINT (previous system)
BENZING M1
Club Antenna CAN
Power Supply Unit
Printer
CPN
BENZING M1
Club Antenna CAN Power Supply Unit
ClubPOINT
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When installing the device the following points have to be observed:
• At the club the power supply unit is to be always connected to the corresponding
plug of the clubPOINT respectively to the network node CNN (see figure 3.1 or
3.2). The socket at the BENZING M1 may not be used in this case as thus,
power supply of the Club Antenna CAN is impossible.
• For the provision of power the enclosed power supply unit should always be
used or a similar power supply unit of an equivalent type.
• Before plugging in the power supply unit, check if the installation corresponds
to the figure 3.1 or 3.2. 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.
• When operated in the battery mode the BENZING M1 cannot be used in the
club as the power supply for the antenna in the BENZING ClubSystem would
not be sufficient.
• The plugs of the connection cables have to be fitted tightly into the sockets.
If interferences with the antennas occur then check these connections!
3.3 Initial Operation of the BENZING M1
When operating the BENZING M1 with the connected Club Antenna CAN for the first time
these steps have to be followed:
• Make sure that all cables are connected correctly.
• Connect the power supply unit to the power plug.
• The BENZING M1 starts up. The display shows the BENZING logo and a start-up
display with information of the device and versions.
• After approx 10 seconds the start-up procedure is finished and the BENZING M1 is in the
initial state, i.e. the club menu (initial menu for the club) is displayed.
• The BENZING M1 recognizes automatically the connected system components of the
club system when being turned on.
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4. OPERATION
4.1 Procedure
The BENZING M1 is the main component during a race, from registering and basketing the
pigeons to evaluating and releasing (discharging) them for a new race. For this procedure
the BENZING M1 is used in the loft of the fancier as well as in the club. Therefore, the
BENZING M1 switches between operation in the fancier mode (see Fancier Manual) and the
club mode (EST mode). The latter is described in this manual.
The following figure depicts the procedure of a race.
Figure 4.1 - Procedure of a Race

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The pigeons are registered at the club according to their pigeon rings. As an option a
season map can be generated and loaded into BENZING M1. To start a race the pigeons are
basketed for the race. Then the fancier takes the BENZING M1 to his loft where he registers
the arriving pigeons. The evaluation takes place at the club. The fancier clears the race so
that he can reuse the basketed pigeons for another race.
4.1.1 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.
Training
If a training starts, all pigeons are automatically basketed for this training, except for those
that have been basketed for a race, that were nominated or that bets have been placed on.
4.1.2 Basketing
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 a particular
race has finished.
When basketing the pigeon the secret number is saved on the ring as well as in the
BENZING M1. When evaluating the race, the stored secret numbers are compared and the result
is shown in the evaluation of the race. Thus, several methods of manipulation are ruled out.
4.1.3 Arrival of the Pigeons in the Loft (Registration)
As soon as the fancier has connected his BENZING M1 in the loft with the loft antennas to
the power mains after basketing, the device is ready to register the arriving pigeons. If a
pigeon lands on the loft antenna, the pigeon number and the secret number are read and
saved in the BENZING M1 together with the exact time of arrival. The list of the arrived and
missing pigeons can be recalled on the display any time.
Enter Distance
By entering the distance and release time the BENZING M1 is able to calculate the average
velocity of each pigeon automatically.