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ChampionChip Tracker X5 Outdoor
ChampionChip Tracker X5 OutdoorThe ChampionChip Tracker X5 Outdoor GPS is a very accurate piece of technology. Tests have shown that a maximum deviation of 1 m is realistic.
 
The GPRS module
This is really a telephone that sends data to and from the web server. Racing can therefore always be followed, provided that there is coverage by a mobile network. GPRS sim cards can be bought individually, but usually the race organisers are the party that, in cooperation with ChampionChip Sailing, conclude a package deal with a provider to deliver cards against a reduced rate during the event.
 
The web interface

Through a link on the net you will get to the event site, where the event is shown and will remain available for some time afterwards. The best known web browsers communicate without any problems at all and will put everything on the screen looking very professional.

 

Furthermore, developments are rapidly succeeding each other at the moment, as a result of which more and more improvements and expansions will be added in the coming months. If you should have any ideas or suggestions, please contact us anytime.



How to use the Spectator web interface
Spectator is the online software for viewing the races. You don't have to download anything, just follow the hyperlink.

The race is loaded after starting up. Then click the competitors you want to see in the column on the right. You can select and view all competitors bij clicking the top most check mark. 

The race starts. By clicking on one of the competitors, the screen will focus and follow him.

Dubble clicking a competitor opens a new subscreen with 'on board' information. Speed and hart rate (when using a hart rate monitor) is shown. In future, other information like course, wind data, etc will be added.

On the left hand side of the screen, various buttons controll the map to 2D, 3D, zoom, etc. You can speed up the race by changing the replay speed at the top of the screen.  

 
Management Software
It is not immediately obvious from the outside, but a very extensive management software package had to be developed. That was essential, because all X5 Devices use this package to communicate with the web server and the various settings and data transmissions need to be well geared to each other.
This software also enables us to give the web browser the colours and logos of the organising yacht club or the sponsor.