Hardware - Precision timing for Go Kart Tracks
Designed for Simplicity
At the heart of Kart-TAG is a state-of-the-art precision timing system that combines rugged hardware with intelligent automation giving go kart track operators professional accuracy with zero hassle.
Our hardware has been used for years at international racing events and world championship competitions - across both motorized and human-powered sports.
We’ve taken that same proven technology and refined it for the recreational and amusement karting industry, where reliability and simplicity matter most.
ACTIVATOR - THE HEART OF THE SYSTEM
The Activator is the system’s timekeeper and control center. It maintains exact time synchronization through GPS and automatically calibrates every five minutes to the world clock (UTC). This ensures every lap time is measured with professional-level precision.
It also powers and manages the antenna loop, which creates an invisible start/finish line across your track.
The loop wire can be permanently installed outdoors and withstands the elements for years with minimal maintenance.
The Activator also handles the critical task of writing time data to the TAG when it crosses the loop antenna.
Visual Indicators
To make setup easy, the Activator includes four LED status indicators:
ON - System is powered and active
BATTERY - Green when fully charged or connected to power
LOOP - Green when the antenna loop is detected
SYNC - Green when synchronized with GPS satellites
Once all four indicators are green, your timing system is fully ready to capture lap data.
The Tag Transponder - compact and maintenance-free
Welcome to the Ultimate Go-Karting Experience with Kart-Tag
Each TAG transponder is a compact, lightweight, and durable device about the size of a wristwatch face.
It‘s designed to operate maintenance-free for up to three years no charging, no cables, and no user interaction required.
The TAG stores timing information and wirelessly transmits its data to the Reader within milliseconds of crossing the loop wire.
A special Loop TAG is also available to visually confirm loop activation and verify the exact read zone location. When the TAG enters the active read zone, a built-in red LED light illuminates allowing your staff to verify loop positioning instantly.
The Reader - reliable wireless data collection
The Reader receives timing data wirelessly from each TAG transponder up to 300 feet away and transmits it to the Kart-TAG system for real-time processing and display.
This ensures instant, accurate results with no cables across the track and minimal setup effort.
Once installed, the Reader and Activator work together to manage each session automatically, ensuring seamless operation without operator involvement.
