Introduction to RUFUS Timing App
Last updated
Last updated
Welcome to the RUFUS Timing App—a comprehensive and versatile tool designed to revolutionize race timing and management for event organizers. Built for Android devices, this app seamlessly integrates with your RUFUS Cloud account, offering a robust platform to efficiently time races, manage participants, and handle race data with ease.
Whether you're manually entering bib numbers or leveraging advanced RFID technology, the RUFUS Timing App provides accurate and reliable timing solutions for events of all sizes. With additional features like GPS location tagging, customizable settings, and data sharing capabilities, the app is tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern race events.
The RUFUS Timing App transforms your Android device into a professional-grade race timing system. By binding the app to your RUFUS Cloud account, you unlock a suite of features that streamline the entire timing process. The app allows for manual input of participant bib numbers as they cross checkpoints, ensuring precise recording of each participant's time.
For enhanced accuracy and efficiency, the app is compatible with Zebra RFD2000 and RFD8500 RFID sleds. This compatibility enables the app to read RFID chips attached to participants, offering a semi-automatic timing solution that can serve as a reliable backup to fully automatic systems.
Moreover, the app's integration with the RUFUS Race Manager (RRM) allows it to function as a Cloud Device, facilitating race classification and real-time data synchronization. With customizable settings, session management, and data sharing options, the RUFUS Timing App provides a comprehensive solution for all your race timing needs.
Manual Timing with Bib Entry: Accurately record participant times by manually entering bib numbers as they cross the finish line or checkpoints.
RFID Compatibility: Enhance timing accuracy with support for Zebra RFD2000 and RFD8500 RFID sleds, enabling automatic reading of RFID chips during the race.
GPS Location Tagging: Activate GPS to capture the exact location of each passing, providing detailed data for analysis and participant tracking.
Customizable RFID Settings: Configure the types of RFID tags the app will read, ensuring compatibility with your event's specific requirements.
Autosave Timing Sessions: Set up automatic session file saving at customizable intervals to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity.
Session Management:
Archiving Sessions: Archive old timing sessions to declutter your active session list while keeping historical data accessible.
Deleting Sessions: Remove outdated or unnecessary timing sessions to optimize app performance.
Ending Sessions: Conclude a timing session to prevent further passings from being recorded, ensuring data accuracy.
Deleting Passings: Remove incorrect or duplicate passings from a timing session to maintain clean and accurate data.
Data Sharing and Export: Share timing sessions as .csv files through WhatsApp, email, or other platforms, facilitating data analysis and communication with team members.
Cloud Integration: Bind the app to your RUFUS Cloud account to synchronize data across devices and access advanced features, including integration with RRM.
Seamless RRM Integration: Use the app as a Cloud Device within the RUFUS Race Manager to assist in race classification and real-time data management.
User-Friendly Interface: Navigate the app with ease thanks to its intuitive design, minimizing the learning curve for new users.
Customizable Checkpoints: Set up multiple checkpoints throughout the race to monitor participant progress and gather comprehensive timing data.
Reliable Backup Solution: Serve as a dependable backup to fully automatic timing systems, ensuring no data is lost due to technical issues.
Accuracy and Reliability: Combine manual entry, RFID technology, and GPS location tagging for the most precise timing results.
Flexibility and Customization: Tailor the app's settings to meet the specific needs of your event, from tag types to autosave intervals.
Efficiency in Data Management: Easily manage, archive, and share timing sessions, streamlining the administrative aspects of race management.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate with RUFUS Cloud and RRM for centralized data management and advanced race classification.
Scalability: Suitable for events of all sizes, the app can handle increasing numbers of participants without compromising performance.
Dedicated Support: Benefit from a committed support team ready to assist with any questions or issues you may encounter.
With the RUFUS Timing App, race timing and management become streamlined and efficient processes. Embrace the power of modern technology to deliver a professional and seamless experience for both organizers and participants. Dive into the following sections to explore the app's features in detail and learn how to maximize its potential for your race events.
