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AXWare TS for RaceAmerica T-Link Wireless

AXWare Systems is proud to have a high end solution utilizing RaceAmerica Wireless technologies (T-LINK series of products) and other wireless components. Our combined solution the only such system in the entire world and offers high end performance and functionality.

*** 2nd Generation T-LINK technologies are Here***

We are now introducing the 2nd generation of T-LINK and other wireless components starting in the fall of 2012.

New technologies are allowing us to provide improved performance with higher output RF modules and a move to Li-ion batteries.  Both of these items allow the T-LINKS to be smaller, lighter and offer significant performance advantages. The batteries offer significantly reduce re-charge times as well as allowing the protection of the batteries themselves. 

  • The new T-LINK2 5810xx series of components provide a more cost effective means to get into the Wireless solutions or upgrade your existing systems. They offer improved RF output across the board with the base model being 25% higher RF output, while the high power versions offer 250% RF output over the 1st generation models.
  • The 2 models we are offering are:
     
    1. T-LINK2 5810A - standard version T-LINK with 25% more RF output and include Li-ion batteries. By far the least expensive RF solution to be offered with this kind of performance. (45 min recharge time)
       
    2. T-LINK2 5810AEXR - provides 2.5X (250%) the RF output over any prior 5800 series models, and with 2x the battery capacity. (1.5hrs recharge time)
       
  • T-LINK2 units are 100% compatible with 1st generation units and may be used together in any capacity, and are therefore interchangeable. 
  • T-LINK2 solutions provide a reduced cost of ownership impacting your budgets in a positive way.  Get a performance bump with improved range, improved battery management and performance, and at a reduced cost. 
  • You can now obtain a full system for around $2,500, and upgrade for around $1,500.  Now that's pricing in the right that direction. 
  • Retain our high level of features, functionality and with accuracy built-in. 
  • All of our systems are designed for racing applications of various formats and thus performance is vital.  Not sure you can say that about the other companies....racing is part of our heritage!
     
  • Wireless - a very overloaded term.  Not all wireless components should be placed into the same bucket.  PC based wireless and Industrial grade wireless solutions are 2 very different entities and have different properties.  Range, capabilities, robustness and various other items are important and something that our solutions deliver.  Our wireless solutions are Industrial grade and provide high-end features including RF error recovery, data encryption and range.  They are intelligent units, not wireless switches (as in many of our competitors solutions),  and this allows us to process and recover easily from RF interference.  This cannot be said about our competitors.  

We have several products that utilize the wireless technology and more are coming. The wireless solutions are product specific and tailored to each specific type of racing, although all use the same equipment. 

T-LINK Documentation

Some interesting reading that exposes truths about Wireless.  Get the facts, then make your decisions!


T-LINK Solution (an Autocross solution)

  • Long range industrial grade wireless transmissions in the 900Mhz range.
  • Consistency
  • Automated error recovery including intermittent RF interference
  • Continuous status feedback for RF and battery levels.
  • Each T-LINK consists of a CPU and RF unit that manage independent timing functions and communications. 
  • Practical Ranges support miles of range depending on your environment, using standard antennas.  Such ranges were obtained from practical tests with all units on the ground which forces the highest constraints on the Wireless signals. 
  • Elevating the units higher off of the ground also improves the communications levels across wider distances (typical wireless transmission constraints).  Note: Wireless transmission is greatly affected by solid objects and terrain, thus ranges may vary depending on your surroundings.  In 'noise free' locations, ground units experience fair signals at ~2000ft ranges (without Yagi Antennas). Quite spectacular. 
  • Yagi Antennas can be used to significantly improve the ranges due to their directional functionality. Nominal 2-3 fold range improvements can easily be attained using these type of antennas. 
  • Higher power units are available for longer range requirements.
  • Configurable with either an onboard Sensor or a plug in sensor (to support existing AXWRATS systems sensors). The plug-in sensor configurations utilize existing Sensor and Emitter technology.  As a recommendation the long range Emitters are recommended to allow a wider gate to keep the system out of harms way.  The Emitters, 5050B or better provide 75ft gate distances and better.  In addition, external sensors allow you to move the T-Link to higher elevation if necessary.  Alternatively, T-LINKs with onboard sensors can have their range extended using Yagi Antenna's.
  • T-LINK 'Z' unit is connected to the PC and acts as a receiver. It continually provides feedback on the activity of the system, including Battery Levels and Wireless Signal strength, and other status information.
  • T-LINK 'A'-'G' are the sensor side T-LINKs.
  • T-LINK 'A' unit is the Synchronization Master and must be active at all times. It is used to manage all the other T-LINKS in the system and maintains the data exchange among the units.
  • A typical autocrossing setup consists of a 'Start' (T-LINK 'A'), with a Finish (T-LINK 'B').
  • Segment timing can be achieved easily by introducing T-LINK 'C' & T-LINK 'D' to provide for a 2 or 3 sector configuration.
  • The AXWareTS also supports Single light operation.

Packages and Pricing

Various packages are offered that provide an upgrade path for AXWRATS Hardware or the AC4, as well as turn-key solutions that contain everything you will need.  Please visit our online store at T-LINK Wireless products.


T-Link Wireless Status Dialog

A status dialog is continually available and tracks the statuses of battery and signal levels real-time.  Once the Timing interface is activated, the dialog is activated and may be hidden from view (minimized).  When any status changes, the status bar T-LINK Attention indicator , will become visible. Click on the button to display the status dialog if it is not already displayed.  If the dialog is hidden and a critical condition is detected, the dialog will automatically display along with the T-LINK Attention indicator. Below is an example of a 2 sensor configuration.

The Message Area will receive messages based on the status of the system. Various messages are reported based on status and activity conditions.

The Signal and battery levels are indicated in 10% increments at all times.  In addition, they will be reflected in the Status Bars RF indicators respective to the 'T-LINK A' and 'T-LINK B'  units. 

The RF status bars are normally green for when good RF signals are detected and red from the top-down with degraded RF signals. The image below represents 100% RF signals for both the 'A' and 'B' units.

This is an example of a 100% RF for unit 'A' and approx 50% for unit 'B'.

T-LINK Attention button

The red dot in the above status bar image, represents the 'T-LINK Attention button'. When this is displayed the T-LINK status dialog has pertinent status information.  Any status change will force this button to be displayed. If a critical condition occurs that required immediate notification, the T-LINK Wireless Status dialog will pop up as well.


Here's a picture of a live T-LINK unit in action. This event was run using external sensors.

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