Technaxx TX-165 User manual

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Technaxx® * User Manual
FULL HD Birdcam TX-165
The Declaration of Conformity for this device is under the Internet link:
www.technaxx.de/ (in bottom bar “Konformitätserklärung”). Before using the
device the first time, read the user manual carefully.
Service phone No. for technical support: 01805 012643 (14 cent/minute from
German fixed-line and 42 cent/minute from mobile networks).
Free Email: [e-mail]
The support hotline is available Mon-Fri from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm
If you drill a hole in the wall, please make sure that power cables, electrical cords
and/or pipelines are not damaged. When using the supplied mounting material,
we do not take the liability for a professional installation. You are entirely
responsible to ensure that the mounting material is suitable for the particular
masonry, and that the installation is done properly. When working at higher
altitudes, there is danger of falling! Therefore, use suitable safeguards.
Keep this user manual for future reference or product sharing carefully. Do the
same with the original accessories for this product. In case of warranty, please
contact the dealer or the store where you bought this product.
Warranty 2 years
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Contents
Contents..............................................................................................................1
Warnings .............................................................................................................2
Features..............................................................................................................4
Overview .............................................................................................................5
Power supply.......................................................................................................6
Inserting the memory card...................................................................................6
Instructions for the Birdhouse..............................................................................7
Mounting the Bird house......................................................................................8
Basic Operations ...............................................................................................10
Download Files to a computer (2 ways).............................................................15
Technical specifications .....................................................................................16

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Warnings
⚫Do not attempt to disassemble the device, it may result in short-circuit or even
damage.
⚫Do not drop or shake the device, it may break internal circuit boards or
mechanics.
⚫Keep the device in dry and ventilated environment. Avoid high humidity and
high temperature. Also batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat or
direct sunlight.
⚫Keep the device away from little children.
⚫The device will be warm after using for too long time. This is normal.
⚫Please use the accessory attached to the package.
Disposal
Waste electrical equipment from private households
⚫If you no longer have any use for the device, hand it in free of charge at a public
collection point designated for old electrical devices. ⚫Under no circumstances
should old electrical equipment be disposed of in the residual waste.
Further notes on disposal
⚫Always return the old electrical equipment in such a way that its subsequent
reuse or recycling is not impaired. Batteries must be removed beforehand and
damage to containers containing liquids must be avoided.
⚫Waste electrical equipment may contain harmful substances. If the device is
handled improperly or damaged, this may result in damage to health or
contamination of water and soil during subsequent recycling.
Products marked with this symbol meet all applicable
community regulations of the European EconomicArea.
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co KG has issued a
"declaration of conformity" in accordance with the applicable
directives and relevant standards. has been created. This can
be viewed at any time upon request.
Security and Disposal Hints for Batteries: Hold children off
batteries. When a child swallowed a battery go to a doctors
place or bring the child into a hospital promptly! Look for the
right polarity (+) and (–) of batteries! Always change all
batteries. Never use old and new batteries or batteries of
different types together. Never short, open, deform or load up
batteries! Risk of injury! Never throw batteries into fire! Risk of
explosion!
Batteries can be returned free of charge after use in retail
stores. The end user is legally obliged to return used batteries.
Separate collection and recycling of old batteries for the
environment and health. Remove batteries before disposing of
the device.
Hints for Environment Protection: Packages materials are
raw materials and can be recycled. Do not disposal old devices
or batteries into the domestic waste. Cleaning: Protect the

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device from contamination and pollution (use a clean drapery).
Avoid using rough, coarse-grained materials or
solvents/aggressive cleaner. Wipe the cleaned device
accurately. Important Notice: Should battery fluid leak from a
battery, wipe the battery case with a soft cloth dry. Distributor:
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG, Kruppstr. 105, 60388
Frankfurt a.M., Germany

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Features
⚫Battery operated for indoor and outdoor use
⚫Ideal for recording and observing birds (short lens focus 6-15cm; big viewing
angle of 100°)
⚫FullHD video resolution 1080p
⚫Slow motion videos with up to 25FPS
⚫2” (5cm) TFT LCD display (528x220)
⚫1/3.2" CMOS sensor with 8MP
⚫Functions: video, photo, video & photo or slow motion
⚫PIR sensor (~20cm) & IR range (~50cm) with 940nm LEDs for night recordings
⚫Trigger time 0.3 seconds
⚫Built-in microphone & speaker
⚫Removable bird food container for approx. 150g bird food
⚫Tit dumplings hook
⚫Removable water basin
⚫MicroSD card** up to 512GB (**not included in delivery)
⚫Camera protection class IP56 (dust proof & heavy splash water proof)

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Overview
Bird house
Front view
Back view
1
Hanging Hole
4
Basin
2
Bird food container
5
Bird food container and camera lock
3
Bird food flap with lock
6
Bird food container handle
Camera
Front view
Inside view
7
Display screen
16
Right button
8
PIR sensor (Motion sensor)
17
Playback button
9
IR LEDs
18
Battery compartment
10
Up/ Video button
19
Speaker
11
Down/ Photo button
20
ON-TEST-OFF switch
12
OK/ Shot button
21
Micro USB port
13
Lens
22
Microphone
14
DC power socket (3.5x1.35mm)
23
Micro SD card slot
15
Menu button
24
Tripod slot

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Bird food container
Front view
Back view
25
Opening
29
Flap
26
Power cord outlet
30
Container and camera lock
27
Clasp
31
Handle
28
Camera holder
Power supply
→Before use, open the camera case and install the 4x AA batteries* 1.5V
(*included) in the correct polarity.
→Extended Information for Power supply
⚫The device does not work with a battery voltage lower than 4.4V.
⚫Rechargeable batteries will have a really short working time. We do not
recommend using them.
⚫The battery life with default video length and default video/photo resolution of
10 seconds and set photo&video mode will be: about 5 hours or 1800 videos
(4xAA batteries installed).
Note: For external power supply you could also use the Solar Panel TX-172.
Inserting the memory card
⚫The camera has no built-in memory, therefore insert a formatted MicroSD
card** up to 512GB (**not included) for saving files. We suggest to use class 6 or
above high speed card.
Formatting: Format memory cards up to 32GB in FAT32, memory cards from
64GB and higher into exFat.

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Attention: Do not insert the MicroSD card forcibly; refer to the marking on the
camera. The MicroSD card should have same temperature like the ambient
temperature. The camera will be short-circuiting influenced by environment
temperature and humidity. Notice protection for the camera when using it outdoor.
⚫If the capacity of MicroSD card is full, the camera will stop recording
automatically, when Endless Capture is OFF.
⚫Press the edge of the card gently to pop-out the MicroSD card.
Instructions for the Birdhouse
Fill in birdseed:
1. Check if the moveable flap is closed by the clasp.
2. Check whether the container locks are in the vertical state.
3. Remove the container from the bird house.
4. Fill in the birdseeds from the top of the container.
5. Push the container back into the bird house in the direction shown in the figure
below. It will stop when you push it in place correctly.
Assembly:
Inserting camera:
6. Before placing the camera in to the container, make sure you have inserted
batteries, a MicroSD card and you have done your personal settings, if necessary.
The camera is prepared and set from factory to start right away. Only if you would
like to have slow motion videos instead of normal videos you need to set the
button to TEST and turn on slow motion in the menu. If you are done you have to
set the button to ON and close the camera.
7. For installing the camera, insert the camera from top to bottom into the
camera holder of the container. Than flip the two container locks on the back of
the container from vertical into horizontal position. Insert each lock into the slot of
the bird house and into the strap slot of the camera. The camera and the
container are fixed in the bird house.

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Assembly:
Note: ⚫Insert the power cable before inserting the camera to the camera holder
through the power cord outlet. Pull the other end of the cable out of the outlet and
then insert the camera from top to bottom into the camera holder of the container.
⚫When the camera does not need an external power supply, insert the rubber
plug of the DC socket of camera into the DC hole to ensure the waterproof.
8. If you use the bird house without a stand, put the house on a flat surface or
hang it on a tree with a string. Add water to the basin and knock down the clasp of
the flap, the bird food will flow down.
Mounting the Bird house
Wall mount without mounting belt
You can mount the house permanently on a wall using the supplied wall mount.
Before mounting the house, you should ensure that all existing screws are tight.
Components
Required tools
1. Tripod screw
2. Bracket fixing screw
3. Bracket support rod
4. Drill holes / belt holes
5. Wall plugs
6. Screws
⚫Drill
⚫6 mm masonry/concrete drill
bit
⚫Phillips head screwdriver

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Install Steps
⚫Mark the drill holes by holding the foot of the wall bracket at the desired
mounting location and marking the hole positions.
⚫Use a drill with a 6 mm drill bit to drill the required holes and insert the plugs
and insert the wall plugs flush with the wall.
⚫Screw the wall bracket to the wall using the supplied screws.
⚫Mount the house on the tripod screw and screw the house a little way on (about
three turns).
⚫Turn the house in the desired direction and lock it with the lock nut.
⚫To move the house into its final position, undo the pivot bolt a little, position the
house and fix the position by tightening the pivot bolt again.
Wall mount with mounting belt
Use the mounting belt and the wall mount to hang up the house to any object (e.g.
tree) you can get the belt around.
Pull the belt through the rectangular oblong holes of the wall mount bottom and
put the belt around the desired object. Now fasten the belt. Screw the installed
bird house on the screw at the bottom of the bird house of the bracket and fix it
and adjust the position of the bird house.
Railing mount
Use the railing mount to mount the house to any round railing with a diameter
between 17-32mm. Unscrew the tightener. Put the U-angled screw around the
railing. Now fasten the tightener again. Screw the installed bird house on the
screw at the bottom of the bird house of the bracket and fix it and adjust the
position of the bird house.

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Basic Operations
Slide switch explanation
First time start in Test mode select the device language. Not possible in ON
mode!
Switch the MODE button to “Test” to turn on the camera for settings.
Switch the MODE button to “ON” to turn the camera in recording mode.
Switch the MODE button to “Off” to turn off the camera.
System Setup
Switch MODE button to “Test”, then you can set the system parameters.
→Press Up/Down button to switch between Video and Photo mode for manual
use in Test mode.
→→ Press Menu button to open the setup menu.
→→→ Press Up/Down button to scroll through all menus. Then press OK button
to enter the options interface.
→→→→ Press Up/Down button to scan all options. And press OK button to
confirm options.
→→→→→ Press MENU button again to turn back to last menu or exit the setup
menu.
Setup menu and function as below:
Mode: [Photo] / [Video] / [Photo & Video] (default). →Select and press OK button
to confirm.
Set the
working mode
Photo mode
Camera only takes pictures.
Video mode
Camera only records video.
Photo & Video mode
(default)
Camera will take a photo first,
and then start to record video.
Photo Resolution: Set the image resolution: the bigger the resolution →the
higher the sharpness! (It will take more space either.)
[20MP: 5200x3900 (interpoliert)] / [16MP: 4608x3456 (interpoliert)] / [12MP:
4000x3000 (interpoliert)] / [8M: 3264x2448] (default) / [5M: 2592x1944] / [3M:
2048x1536] / [1M: 1280x960]
→Select and press OK button to confirm.

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Photo Series:
Set photo number
of continuous
shooting
Photo mode
Camera will take photos continuously
Options: [1 photo] (default) / [2 photos in series] /
[3 photos in series] / [10 Fotos in series].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Video Resolution: [1920x1080] (default) / [1280x720] / [1280x720 60FPS] /
[848x480] [720x480] / [720x480 100FPS] / [640x480] / [320x240]. →Select and
press OK button to confirm. Set the video resolution: the bigger the resolution →
the shorter the recording time.
Video length
Video length
Set the duration of recording a video clip →shortest time is 3
sec. / longest time is 10 min.
Options: 3 sec. –10 min. (default is 10 sec.)
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Slow motion
Slow motion
Open this function →camera will record every video as slow
motion video instead of a normal video.
Options: [On] / [Off] (default).
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Info: The resolution must be selected under video resolution.
Resolution
Recording FPS
Playback FPS
1920x1080
30
10
1280x720
30
10
1280x720 60FPS
60
20
848x480
30
10
720x480
30
10
720x480 100FPS
100
25
640x480
30
10
320x240
30
10
Audio recording
Audio
recording
Open this function →camera will record audio when
recording video.
Note: Slow motion videos are recorded without sound!
Options: [On] (default) / [Off].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.

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Shot Lag: 5 sec. –60 min. →Select and press OK to confirm.
“Short Lag” is the time between the current video and the next video. Set the time
of delay shooting when the camera detects the motion. Within the selected time,
the camera will not record any image or video. It can avoid storing too much of the
same event and saving more storage. (Default is 5 seconds.)
Sensitivity Motion Sensors: [Low] (default) / [Middle] / [High].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Test the sensitivity and find the correct detection zone for your purpose. Set the
sensitivity of the sensor. Note: The temperature can also influence the sensor
sensitivity.
Low
Distance 0-0.20m
For Reference: The distances were tested
with a bird about 3cm in diameter and
10cm in height.
Middle
Distance 0-0.23m
High
Distance 0 -0.26m
Target Recording Time
Set the target recording time of the
day. With this option you can
preselect when recordings should
been taken.
As shown in right picture, you can set
the start and stop time. The camera
will work just in the set time slot. In
other time, the camera will keep in
standby state.
Options: [On] / [Off] (default).
→Press OK to confirm.
Note: If start time and stop time are the same, the working time is 24 hours.
Language: (set the language display on screen):[English] / [German] / [Danish] /
[Finnish] / [Swedish] / [Spanish] / [French] / [Italian] / [Dutch] / [Portuguese].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Endless Capture: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm.
If you activate Endless Capture the device will capture photo or/and video,
depending on the mode you choose, until the storage of the MicroSD card is
reached. It is also called loop function.
When the storage is full the recording will move on that means the oldest file
(photo/video) will be deleted, every time a new motion is detected.
Set
Target recording time
Start：Stop：
Hr：Min Hr：Min
00 00 00 00
MENU Back OK Select

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Time & Date: [Set time & date] / [Time format] / [Date format].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Set time & date
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
Press right button to choose day, month,
year, hour, minute →Press OK button to
confirm.
Time format: selected
between 24h (default) & 12h.
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Date format: select between
[dd/mm/yyyy] (default) /
[yyyy/mm/dd] / [mm/dd/yyyy].
Press Up/Down button to adjust the values.
→Select and press OK button to confirm.
Photo Stamp: (stamp the date & time on the photos or not): [Time & date & logo]
(default) / [Date & logo] / [Time & date] / [Date] / [Off]. →Select and press OK
button to confirm.
Password Protection: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to
confirm.
Set the power-on password of the camera. The password is four digits, each digit
ranges from 0 to 9. Attention: If you set the password, write it down to make sure
that you do not forget it!
If you forget the password, go to www.technaxx.de, Support and search the
product. Or contact the [e-mail] for help.
Beep Sound: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm.
Open den Beep sound menu to turn On or Off the confirmation sound of the
buttons.
Format Memory Card: [Yes] / [No] (default). →Select and press OK button to
confirm.
Attention: Formatting the memory card will delete all data permanently. Before
using a new memory card or a card that has been used in another device
previously, format the memory card. Format memory cards up to 32GB in FAT32,
memory cards from 64GB in exFat.
Serial No.: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm.
Set the unique serial number for the camera. The number is four digits, each digit
ranges from 0 to 9.

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Reset Settings: [On] / [Off] (default). →Select and press OK button to confirm.
Restore the camera to factory default settings including password, serial number
and so on.
Version: Look up the Firmware information of the camera.
Manually take photos / video, playback: Switch the Mode Button to “Test”. In
this mode, you can take photos, record video and playback files manually.
⚫Take photos manually: Press Capture button to switch to photo mode. Press
Shot button to take a picture.
⚫Record video manually: Press Video button to switch to video mode. Press
Shot button to start to record a video clip. Press Shot button again to stop
recording.
⚫Playback: Press Playback button (17) to enter the playback interface. Press
Up/Down button to scroll through photos or videos. If you want to playback video,
press OK button to play the video. Press OK button again to pause. Press Menu
button to stop playback. Press Playback button (17) again to exit the playback
mode. Under “Playback” press the Menu button for following options:
Delete the current
photo or video
Options: [Cancel] / [Delete]
→Press OK to confirm
Delete all files
Delete all photo and video
files saved on the memory
card.
Options: [Cancel] / [Delete]
→Press OK to confirm
Activate slide show
Playback the photos in
slide way.
Each photo display 3 sec.
→Press OK button to stop playing.
Write protect
Lock the file. It can avoid
accident deletion.
Options: [Write-protect
current file] / [Write-protect
all files] / [Unlock current file]
/ [Unlock all files].
→Select and press OK button to confirm.

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Working Mode
⚫Switch the Mode Button to “On”. After turn on the camera, the screen will
display 15 seconds countdown. Then the LEDs and screen will go out. The
camera begins to operate independently and enter standby mode.
⚫If the wild animals enter the detection range of the motion sensors, the camera
will be activated and detect the motion trail. If the wild animals continue to move
to the detection zone of the sensor, the camera will take photos or record video
automatically.
⚫When the wild animals leave the detection zone of the sensors, the camera will
be deactivated and turn back to standby mode.
Night Mode
⚫During the night, the infrared LEDs will turn on automatically, to provide
necessary light for taking pictures/videos. This makes it is possible to taking
picture at a distance about 50cm without overexposing the night.
⚫However, reflective objects such as traffic signs can cause overexposure if they
are located within the recording range. In night mode, the pictures just can display
white and black. When record a video for long time in the evening, the low voltage
may have a great influence on the stability of the device.
Download Files to a computer (2 ways)
⚫Inserting the MicroSD card into a card reader.
⚫Connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
Using a Card Reader
→Pop-out the memory card from the camera and insert it into a card reader
adapter. Then connect the card reader to a computer.
→→ Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable
disk icon that represents the memory card.
→→→ Copy image or video files from the memory card to your computer.
Connecting the camera to a PC by the USB Cable
→Connect the camera to the computer via USB cable. The screen will display
„MSDC”.
→→ Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A removable disk appears in
the drive list. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. All files
are stored in the folder named „DCIM”.
→→→ Copy the photos or files to your computer.

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Technical specifications
Image sensor
1/3.2" CMOS 8MP
Lens focus
Fixed 0.06-0.15m
Lens
f=2.0mm, F/NO2.0, FOV=100°, Auto IR filter;
(scratchproof and shockproof)
Display
2.0” TFT LCD display (528x220)
Video resolution
[1920x1080] / [1280x720] / [1280x720 60FPS] /
[848x480] / [720x480] / [720x480 100FPS] /
[640x480] / [320x240]
Photo resolution
20MP (5200x3900 interpolated), 16MP (4608x3456
interpolated), 12MP (4000x3000 interpolated), 8MP
3264x2448), 5MP (2592x1944), 3MP (2048x1536),
1MP (1280x960)
Video length
3 sec.–10 min. programmable
Photo series
1,2,3,10
File format
JPG/AVI
Infrared
4x IR LEDs (940nm), 0.03-0.5m range
PIR
60° viewing angle
Trigger distance
0-0.2m (below 25°C at the Normal Level)
Trigger time
0.2-0.3 seconds
Trigger interval
5 sec.–60 min. programmable
Bird food container
~150g
Auto-distinguish
images
Color images in daytime/black & white night images
PC interface
Micro USB2.0
Memory
External: MicroSD** card (up to 512GB, Class10)
[**not included in delivery]
32GB = 1100 records (550 photo and 550video)
Power supply
4x AA batteries* (*included); external 6V power
supply** at least 1,5A (hollow plug 3.5x1.35mm)
Standby time
~6 months, depending on settings and used battery
quality
Lockable / Password protection
Optional / 4-digit numbers
Working temperature
–10°C up to +50°C
Weight / Dimensions
camera / Material
141g (without batteries) / (L) 8.7 x (W) 4.4 x (H)
10.7cm / ABS
Weight / Dimensions
House with seed box
and basin / Material
475g / (L) 19 x (W) 15.2 x (H) 22.8cm / ABS
Package contents
Technaxx FULL HD Birdcam TX-165, Micro USB
cable, mounting belt, wall mount, railing mount, 3x
screws & 3x dowels, 4x AA batteries, User Manual

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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be
used in portable exposure condition without restriction.
US Warranty
Thank you for your interest in the products and services of Technaxx Deutschland GmbH &
Co.KG. This Limited Warranty applies to physical goods, and only for physical goods,
purchased from Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG.
This Limited Warranty covers any defects in material or workmanship under normal use during
the Warranty Period. During the Warranty Period, Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG will
repair or replace, products or parts of a product that proves defective because of improper
material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
The Warranty Period for Physical Goods purchased from Technaxx Deutschland GmbH &
Co.KG is 1year from the date of purchase. A replacement Physical Good or part assumes the
remaining warranty of the original Physical Good or 1 year from the date of replacement or
repair, whichever is longer.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by:
● conditions, malfunctions or damage not resulting from defects in material or workmanship
To obtain warranty service, you must first contact us to determine the problem and the most
appropriate solution for you.
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co.KG, Kruppstrasse 105, 60388 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
* www.technaxx.de * [e-mail] *