Session Passings
The Session Passings view in RUFUS Cloud allows you to inspect all the passings recorded by a CloudBox during a specific timing session.
Each CloudBox session stores the raw RFID reads captured by the device during an event. From this view you can monitor the data in real time, review historical sessions, and export the captured passings for backup or further processing.
Accessing Session Passings
To access the passings of a CloudBox session:
Open Devices → Devices list in RUFUS Cloud.
Select the CloudBox device.
In the Sessions table, locate the desired session.
Click Open.
This will open the Session Passings view, displaying all passings recorded during that timing session.
Viewing Passings
All passings within the session are displayed in a table ordered from most recent to oldest.
Each row represents a single RFID detection captured by the CloudBox.
The following information is available for each passing.
Passing Number (#)
The sequential number of the passing within the session.
This number reflects the order in which the device recorded the RFID detections.
Bib
The participant bib number associated with the passing.
This field may appear empty if the passing has not yet been matched with participant data.
Chip
The unique identifier of the RFID chip detected by the reader.
Each participant carries a passive UHF RFID tag that transmits this identifier when crossing the antenna field.
ID
The ID field displays the raw EPC (Electronic Product Code) data captured from RFID chips that are not encoded using the RUFUS or RUFUS Free tag formats.
This value represents the identifier transmitted by the RFID tag when detected by the reader.
Important notes:
The EPC value is only visible on unlocked CloudBox systems.
It is typically used when working with third-party RFID chips or custom encoding formats.
When using standard RUFUS or RUFUS Free encoded chips, participant information is normally derived directly from the chip data and this field may not be relevant.
This feature allows advanced users and integrators to inspect the raw chip data captured by the reader for debugging, integration, or custom timing workflows.
Timestamp
The exact date and time when the passing was recorded by the device.
The timestamp corresponds to the CloudBox system clock at the moment the RFID tag was detected.
Localization
The GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) reported by the CloudBox when the passing occurred.
This data is available when the device has a valid GPS position.
Status
Additional information about the passing.
This column may indicate device or data conditions such as incomplete data or processing flags.
Real-Time Updates During Active Sessions
When a session is Active, the Session Passings view updates automatically as new passings are captured.
This means that if you are monitoring the page during an event, newly recorded passings will appear in real time without needing to refresh the page.
This feature is particularly useful for monitoring finish lines or high-density checkpoints.
Downloading Session Data
Session passings can be exported for backup or external processing.
To download the session data, click the download icon located at the top of the passings table.
The system will generate a CSV file containing all passings recorded in the session.
CSV File Structure
The exported CSV file includes the following fields:
__typename
Identifies the data type. For CloudBox passings this value is always Passing.
timestamp The date and time of the passing in ISO format.
num_passing The sequential number of the passing within the session.
latitude The latitude of the device when the passing occurred.
longitude The longitude of the device when the passing occurred.
status Additional status information related to the passing.
participant_id The participant identifier when available.
gender The participant gender when available.
bib The participant bib number when available.
chip The RFID chip identifier detected by the reader.
Typical Use Cases
The Session Passings view is commonly used for:
Reviewing passings during an event
Verifying RFID reader performance
Investigating missing or unexpected detections
Exporting raw timing data
Importing passings into external timing software
Because sessions store the raw data captured by the CloudBox, they provide a reliable reference for auditing timing operations.
Learn More
This article covers how to view and export passings from CloudBox sessions in RUFUS Cloud.
For detailed information about configuring the CloudBox device, RFID readers, antennas, and timing deployments, refer to the full documentation:
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