The SLING reader is ideal for quick and easy timing of 5K races. Purchase or Rent. It reads 450 tags per second so large races and small races may be timed both. Unlike a standard handheld, for example, the SLING has the same long-range as a fixed-base reader. Standard handhelds, on the other hand, suffer from short read ranges. This can annoy runners with the “Sheriff with the gun” approach, meaning the handheld is shoved toward the racer’s chest as they pass. Also, standard handhelds are often linearly polarized, which means that if the tag is off-kilter, they won’t read. With the Orbiter SLING the antenna is circular polarized and tags may be read in any direction. Orbiter SLING XL has three times the power as handhelds and three times the read range as standard handhelds.
Dimensions and Weight: 21″ X 15″ X 6.5″, 13 lbs.
Additionally,
Here is the list of benefits when using SLING XL:
- Long-range SLING has a read distance of 20 feet for the Bib Tag, 15 feet for the school tag, and 12 feet for the 3-D tag.
- Rechargeable battery life of 4 hours. Or you can use the optional 36-hour battery pack.
- Approved for airline travel.
- 450 tag reads per second.
- Ideal for triathlons and 5K races, with 1000 people or fewer.
- Can be used in paddleboard races or other events where a standard mat reader is not practical.
- Timing accuracy with a controllable read range detects the time on the finish line.
- NEMA 4 for use in rain.
- Far superior performance than handheld barcode and RFID devices.
** Also available as a rental with everything you need, including an i7 laptop with pre-loaded timing software. Click here for our rental info.