K9-GTS

K9-GTS Integrating Timing System

The K9-GTS Product is a integrated timing System with multi IR beam sender / receiver wireless gates, that can time athletes/dog trial/horse jumping and any timing requiring a single timed individual or animal though a timing gate.

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K9GTS Product Overview

The K9-Gate Timer System is can be used for many timing events such as dog agility trial, Motor sports , speed training , Riding events, Athletic Events

The K9-GTS Controller Console and System supports:

Up to 6 active RF encrypted Wireless gates on the system
- Type 1 Gates are 1.3meter high with Multi IR Beams
- Type 2 Gates are single / Dual IR Beam units
Support for 2 active Rf Wireless Handswitch for manual start/ stop/clear time as an accurate stopwatch and for special event usage.
RF Collar ID – when worn , allows automatic unique tracking ID for each trial / run for statically review though the K9-GTS system log.
Calculation of speed and split time speed information is done when course distance is entered.
Large database of run times details for events are kept per run for review
Large LED Display scoreboard option.

Key Advantages Of K9 Console over a Laptop/Tablet/Mobile Platforms Timing

Other timing systems can require you to purchase or dedicate a Laptop / Tablet or Mobile to use their Timing system, This approach has many pitfalls apart from the traditional cost of the Laptop / Tablet or Mobile Phone over a specifically designed Timing Console as the K9 Controller

K9 Controller has the advantages of

No Additional cost to start to use the system to get going
No virus issues ever
No need to reconfigure software running in background which can effect timing / interruptions / other users changes to programs.
No high battery Power use over long trials that can last 8 hours or more on event days , most laptops cant last that long with full screen brightness
No Display Screen issues in direct sunlight
Dedicated keyboard for the events , no keyboard overlays to use
No RF distance problems with K9 controller , as a computer/tablet/mobile phones require Bluetooth to interface to the Timing Gate equipment , which has range problems greater than 15 meters as all have different range ability, non ever work at 50 meters or more.

These issues are why the system does not to use a laptop/tablet / mobile ph as the key timing device for a timing system

Product Features

The K9-GTS system has unique features that provide many options for sports and animal Trial and Training Event timing. System horn sound option at key start/ stop/ countdown points allowing for combinations of events notifications.

There are 5 key parts the K9-GTS system which allow for accurate and flexible timing of the events

K9-GTS Controller – the main timing device and core recorder of the events,linked Via Encrypted Wireless communication
IR Timing Gates – combination IR Beam trigger and RF Wireless system to communicate to K9-GTS controller. 10 Sensor – Type1 , Single / Dual -Type2
K9-GTS Handswitch – RF wireless hand controller that can stat/stop/ reset and have specific uses in events where is required
Collar ID – The device is enclosed into a collar or wrist / arm band and notifies the system of unique code , that is added to records automatically when ever crossing the the beam of the gates , it allows for specific tracking within the records
Large 6″ LED Scoreboard – Is NOW Available using RF wireless communication , 6 concurrent Scoreboards are supported by the 1 base system and can display multi times for event
Huge 14″ LED Dual colour Scoreboard ( Red/Green /Yellow) – New 2022

K9 Controller Console

Supports up to 6 active RF Gates
Support up to 2 active RF Handswitch Units
Encrypted 16 RF channels , 2.4ghz (able to use in UK,USA Europe, Australia) available for Gates and Handswitch uses
2 Horn system outputs – Relay type and PA sound output
12 Events specific programs with active development of additional features
Inbuilt LIon Battery recharge system using Mini USB connection
Included 3200mAh high quality performance Batteries
Comprehensive battery Monitoring system for controller ,all gates, Handswitch on system
Previous Times , split time records for each event up to 512 records stored per event
Specific Event support and programming including –
- - General Sprint- Point A to B ,with Split-times available
  - Dog Agility & games ( Snooker, Gamblers, Blackjack)
  - Lap timing – Athletics , Motor Racing
  - Horse Events – Power & Speed, Show Jumping 1st Rd, Jump-off,Roping, Cutting Events
Accurate High precision Timing Clock ( TCXO) base for 1/100th p/sec timing
Real Time Clock/ Date function inbuilt
RF remote Scoreboard Display support

K9 Handswitch Unit Features

Selectable as Handswitch unit 1 or 2 allows easy change of program event features used for the handswitch
Multi Mode event selection feature to allow several event specific option at same time .
Large and firm feedback , long use custom Membrane switches
Inbuilt finder , Unit On reminder / battery monitor
Support 16 RF channels
Inbuilt re charger and rechargeable battery Option via Mini USB port
USB port or RF Configuration of Features
100 meter range Rf communication to K9 Controller Console
24 hours battery life( under constant Use) before recharge, 72hours if non charge battery Used

Multi Sensor IR Gates – Type 1 Features

10 sensor pole – 1.2 meter ir curtain – so no need to keep changing for shorter /higher detection height, removes any chance of missed beam breaks and no realignment required due to change of height .
- Avoids Re-alignment or missed triggers of a single beam gate for dogs this is why most clubs avoid single sensor gates. The Full light curtain photo-sensors ensure the leading part of the dog is reliably and accurately detected – even with variations in dog jumping and running styles.
100m RF communications range unit ( line of sight to K9-GTS Controller)
High quality 3200mAH – Batteries Supplied
IR-RX – Active Sensor selection and blocking Options for selective trigger
Builtin Charging system
RF and USB configuration options
Water resistant housing and Power Switch
Interchangeable battery packs
Optical separation min 1m -15meters ( dependent on IR-TX mode set)
Timed index multi send communications protocol over RF channel
16 RF ch select options
IR-TX – Normal / High power mode – reduces battery usage when optic separation is not large
Low Power Monitor system and alarm
Long battery usage before recharge
- IR-RX – 32 hours continue use and when aligned( on average)
- IR-TX – 14 Hours High power / 28 hours Normal power continue uses( on average)

Single /Dual Beam Gates

The gates allow for single and dual beam operation . With optical distance IR POWER selection option of Low power (1-5meter) , Medium power (5-15meter), High Power (15-50meter)

This allows a lower cost entry point than the type 1 gates ,where single / dual beams would suit rather than multi beam gates , where the beam break alignment would not require a height changes per run.

Using a rechargeable battery able to operate at an average of 24 hours continues use, before charging, , has battery monitoring levels , mutli Rf channels

Packages all include the K9 controller, so advance features are available using the type 2 gates.

6″ & 14″ LED Scoreboard Display – NEW 2022

Configuration and support for up to 6 LED scoreboard per controller per Event selected
DATE/Time display information options per display
Overtime /Timeleft / Countdown / Countdown Timeleft displays
Split-time / lap count and specialised display times
Support specific Penalty times , info
Options for show LAPS/ Time faults/ Show-jump faults
Ability to show multi times / colours and formats on same display
Mono Display option ( Red or Green)
Dual Display ( Red/Green/Yellow( red+green) – New 2022
RGB Display ( 7 colours) – NEW 2022
Expandable support for Larger LED displays
Expandable display information other than just Time information
Most Display options shown on main console are able to be shown as selectable options on multiple K9-GTS LED Scoreboards

Scoreboard Hardware Features

6”(160mm) or 14″( 355mm) high brightness LED display unit
Wireless RF communications – no data cables
110v/ 220v CE and UL Certified PSU
12V external battery option + battery cable available for 6″ displays
Mono, Dual , RGB display option
Waterproof heavy duty cabinet with high quality power connectors
Metal carry handle
Supplied heavy duty 2.5m tri-stand and t-bar with star handle mounting bolts and stand carry bag
Remote Brightness Control / RF CH & ID/ Colour selection/ Time & Date display
AU plug power cable supplied ( UK or USA or EU plug adaptor supplied as required )

Other Details on Product are

Developed and manufactured in Australia
Warranty for 12 months on product hardware ( refer warranty exclusion details).
All Rechargeable batteries supplied , No high ongoing usage costs – Supplied with high quality and performance Made in Japan Panasonic Batteries for IR gates and K9-GTS controller.
Includes international 6 port , High current (6A) USB rapid charger and High quality USB cables for the Type1 gate poles , K9-GTS controller ( depends on Sales Package options)
Pole Carry bag and 4 stands , Stand accessories
K9 Controller carry case with custom designed EVA Foam
Optional Hard Carry Case for poles , charger ,controller