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SPORTident BS8 stations
Release notes
Dear customer,
Product features
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• Once the station is in Active Mode the reaction time to the insertion of subsequent SI-Cards is
very quick. After an adjustable period without a SI-Card being inserted, the station drops back
to Stand-by Mode.
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• From Stand-by Mode the station can also be switched to Service Mode. This is done by
switching on the station with the Service/OFF-Card. In Service Mode the station’s LCD display
offers additional information like the serial number, battery consumption and firmware version.
Information about station’s battery is given both by measuring the battery voltage and by
computing the station’s battery consumption in relation to the battery performance. Service
Mode is automatically terminated after 10 minutes or earlier if the Service/OFF-Card is used.
SPORTident GmbH • www.sportident.com • [email protected] • Arnstadt • Germany 1/2
July 2015
Thank you for using our SPORTident BS8 Control station. This letter describes features to be
considered using the system parts.
The SPORTident-Station BS8 is based on a newly developed hardware core. The new design
offers a number of significant improvements and new features compared with the older series of
SPORTident-Stations. The new BS8 station is still compatible with the already existing
SPORTident- System parts and can be used mixed with older equipment.
The new BS8 station is designed as a smooth and compact device. It is about the size of a
mobile phone but still large enough to incorporate a number of future enhancements. Different
mounting options allow the station to be used for a variety of applications in different
environments. A special semi-transparent plastic is used to show off the insides. The BS8
station is available in two different colors. A special conversion holder is also available so that
the station can be seated in an existing larger holder that is used for BS8 stations.
The BS8 station is “always on” and works in a low power Stand-by Mode. There is no need to
switch on the station or to make any special preparations before the unit can be used. Also in
Stand-by Mode the station is fully qualified to proceed SPORTident-Cards. The maximal wake
up time is 1 second but can be adjusted by the user. A faster wake up will increase station’s
power consumption. The station is switched from Stand-by Mode to Active Mode when the first
SPORTident-Card is inserted.
The BS8 station features with an on-board service display visible from the back side (BS8-DB)
or from the top side (BS8-DT). The display shows quickly main stations' settings like real time
and code number. After a card has punched the card number is displayed for 3 seconds.
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SPORTident BS8 Stations
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• The station’s real time clock system is calibrated and temperature compensated (starting with
firmware V5.53). This offers higher accuracy also at very high and very low temperatures. The
internal time resolution is 1/256 s, approximately 4 ms.
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Handling and service
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• The station’s settings can be changed by using PC-software SI-Config. In the inductive coupling
process between a SPORTident-Master Station and a slaved station a coupling stick can be
used to improve data transmission.
• To achieve highest synchronism in the station's real time clock it is recommended to adjust
station's real time by using the “SI-Master” (coupling stick needed).
• The battery has a capacity of 1000 mAh. This value should not be changed in the setups.
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Specifications
● Internal power supply: 1 x Lithium ½ AA cell, no rechargeable
● Battery capacity: 1000 mAh
● Battery life: 3 – 5 years
● Battery exchange: by SPORTident GmbH and authorized SPORTident dealers
● Operating range: -20°C - +50°C
● International protection class: IP 64 (DIN EN 60529)
– Protection against penetration of dust
– Protection against splashed water from all directions
● Dimensions: 101mm x 51mm x 19mm
● Weight: 62 g
● Accuracy at normal temperature: less than +/- 20 seconds a month
● Switch on time: < 1 second (standard)
● Backup memory: maximum number of punches: 21802
maximum number of SI-Cards data records: 1022
Good luck with SPORTident!
SPORTident GmbH • www.sportident.com • [email protected] • Arnstadt • Germany 2/2
July 2015
It was a special goal to develop a device which best meets the growing requirement to protect
our environment. The SPORTident station BS8 features with a very low power consumption. In
typical application cycles a battery will serve for several years. This enables the use of a smaller
battery. The battery is soldered to the printed circuit board and this enables the SPORTident
GmbH to guarantee and control a fully certified disposal of empty batteries. For the first time an
non-polluting lithium battery is used. This battery type does neither contain Cadmium nor
Mercury. Other points of importance are decreased use of plastic material as a result of the
smaller volume and weight.
The station’s backup memory is increased and is typically 8 times bigger than that of the BS8
station.
The BS8 station only needs minimal services. In typical application cycles only station’s real
time has to be monitored.
SPORTident-Station BS7 and 8 feature with an easy firmware upgrade mechanism. Station's
firmware can be uploaded by the user via simple inductive coupling. This feature keeps
the station up to date and enables the implementation of additional functionality. To
upgrade the firmware a master station BSM7 must be used. Information about the firmware
version and features are available at www.sportident.com.
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Notes:
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. This device and its
antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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