RUFUS Help
RUFUS Timing App
RUFUS Timing App
  • Introduction to RUFUS Timing App
  • GETTING STARTED
    • System Requirements
    • Downloading and Installing the App
    • Understanding the Main Interface
  • Account Setup
    • Creating a RUFUS Cloud Account
    • Binding the App with Your RUFUS Cloud Account
  • Session Management
    • Starting a New Timing Session
    • Exporting Data via WhatsApp, Email, and Other Platforms
    • Archiving and Deleting Timing Sessions
    • Viewing Timing Session in the Cloud
  • Using RFID Sleds
    • Compatible Devices (Zebra RFD2000 and RFD8500)
    • Connecting the RFID Sled to the App
    • Reading RFID Chips During the Race
  • Settings and Configuration
    • Activating GPS Location for Passings
    • Configuring Autosave Time Intervals
    • Setting Up Tag Types for RFID Readers
  • Integration with RUFUS Race Manager (RRM)
    • Using the Timing App as a Cloud Device in RRM
    • Making Race Classifications
  • Troubleshooting and FAQs
    • Common Issues and Solutions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Powered by GitBook
On this page
  • Step 1: Start an Active Timing Session
  • Step 2: Point and Trigger the RFID Sled
  • Confirmation of Successful Readings
  • Watch the Action in the Promotional Video
  1. Using RFID Sleds

Reading RFID Chips During the Race

PreviousConnecting the RFID Sled to the AppNextActivating GPS Location for Passings

Last updated 7 months ago

Reading RFID chips with the RUFUS Timing App is straightforward and enhances timing accuracy and efficiency. Follow these steps to read RFID chips during an active race.

Step 1: Start an Active Timing Session

  • Ensure that you are within an active timing session in the RUFUS Timing App. You cannot read RFID chips unless a session is active.

Step 2: Point and Trigger the RFID Sled

  • Point the RFID Sled: Position the RFID sled towards the participants' RFID chips. Make sure that the sled is in close enough range for the chips to be read effectively.

  • Press the Trigger: Press the trigger button on the sled to begin reading RFID tags. The sled will automatically detect and read the tags, and the information will be displayed in the session passings list with a corresponding timestamp.

Confirmation of Successful Readings

  • Each successful reading will be reflected in the RUFUS Timing App with the chip code and timestamp.

  • You can confirm that the readings were successfully recorded as they appear on the passings list.

Watch the Action in the Promotional Video

For a visual demonstration of using the RFID sled during a race, we invite you to watch the promotional video that showcases how to point the sled, press the trigger, and capture participant passings seamlessly. Watch the video.


By following these simple steps, you can use the RFID sled to enhance race timing, ensuring efficient and accurate results with minimal manual intervention.

here