Amb Tranx 160 Transponder Manually
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I gave my transponder to my buddy to use for a driver's school event only to find it never reaches a charged, usable state. My rechargeable transponder no longer gets a green light after about 5 days on the charger - it used to take about 2-3 days to get there.
Before I go opening it up, is the unit powered by standard cells that can be purchased and replaced? I am curious of anyone has done this before and has some hints. Has anyone try to wire a rechargeable transponder direct from a 12V source on the car? Does AMB do the battery replacement if I send it in, and for how much? I could not find that service info on their website - seems they'd rather sell you a new one!! My next race is in 2 weeks, so I need to do something to get this thing power!
I was just reading the website posted by ltc and it says that the transponder if kept in the cradle when not in use, will maximize the life of the batteries. Hmmm, that might have helped That is strange, but according to the instructions that came wtih my son's AMB160 (karting, yellow color)) transponder. Charging Instructions!' Do not charge the transponder longer than necessary for a full charge. A full charge is indicated by a steady green LED Fully charge and discharge the transponder once every three months. Please refer to the manual for complete charging instructions Wrongly charged transponders may void transponder warranty.USA OK, so now I read the instructions: Charging Place the transponder in the charger.
A flashing red light means the transponder is charging and a steady green light means it is fully charged after 14 hours. Charge the transponder at least every 3 months. Do not charge the transponder longer than necessary for a longer battery life. Garrett, do your instructions for the 260 say the same thing? Magic Views Bot Cracked Ribs.
This guide only fix problems with a dead battery. And only on the 'new style' Transponders with rounded edges. The old square style transponders with the four screws in the corners uses different batteries! - Use a heat gun to rapidly heat up the white glue for faster and easier removal of the dead battery.
Be careful not to apply too much heat as the plastic casing will start to melt! After you have soldered in the new battery, AND CHECKED that it fully charges (could take up to 24 hours or more depending on the capacity of the new battery), then use tape to fit the piece of yellow casing you cut off earlier to the transponder casing. Now use a hot glue gun to fill the empty space around the battery with glue.
Fix the black end-cap and glue it all together. Fix it with clear tape or duct tape. Vogue Paris Collections Pdf Writer.
After it cools down remove tape and check if everything looks and works fine. Be VERY careful not to cut your self with the Stanley knife!
And also not to burn your fingers on the hot-glue! Disclaimer: I will take no responsibility if you screw up your transponder or mess up anything.
Or if the transponder doesn't work afterwards. If you're not sure how to do this or not willing to risk damaging your transponder, please use Google to search for a professional AMB MyLaps transponder repair service company. There's one in the UK and also in Australia. Feel free to ask any questions regarding this DIY guide though.;) Battery for 'new style' MyLaps/AMB transponders (shown in this video): 'New style' Yellow TranX 160: OEM: NiMH 1.2V 1250mAh Replace with: NiMH 1.2V 2200 mAh AA for extended usage. 'New style' Red TranX 260: Replace with: NiMH 1.2V 2700 mAh AA for extended usage - - - - - Batteries for 'old style/square' transponders (not shown in this video): 'Old style' Yellow TranX 160: OEM: 3.6V 400mAh NiCd (3 x 1/3 AA 300 mAh with pins) 'Old style' Red TranX 260: OEM: 3,6V 450mAh NiCd (3 x 1.2V 450mAh prismatic cells) Thanx for watching!