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CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System

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Advanced technology enabled CED to double the operating speed of the CED M2 chronograph incorporating a micro-controller that runs at 48 MHz. Memory storage has been expanded 500%. Stored string size can range from a single velocity up to 500 velocities and up to 500 different strings. Expanded digital chip design now gives the CED M2 the ability of reading velocities at much lower light levels. On clear days, this means the ability to chronograph from early morning till almost sunset.

The keypad has been designed in calculator-style layout. Further, the CED M2 now includes a "Hi-Average" function which provides "one touch" calculation of the average of the three highest velocities in a string. This function is ideal for calculating Power Factor at IPSC & IDPA matches. In addition, the CED M2 Chronograph adds even more features like Single function string removal, 2 ft. folding mounting bracket for all uses, the ability to recall specific strings from memory or to remove specific strings from memory, and a USB interface. Now it is easier than ever to connect your chronograph to your PC and download your saved data into the newly designed and updated CED Data Collector software program.

Technical Information: Millennium 2 Chronograph System

Advanced software & digital circuitry = extremely fast performance!

Over 1000 shot capacity with up to 500 string permanent memory

Records velocities from 50 fps to 7,000 fps

High, Low, Average, & Hi-Average velocity readings

Extreme Spread & Standard Deviation

Edit & Omit functions

Built-in Calculator

IPSC / IDPA Power Factor computation Function

New Data Collector Software program included

Meter or feet recording

10X Mode - records slower velocities in decimeters

Voice Chip technology - Results can be heard as well as seen

On / Off control, with no-memory loss "Auto-Shut Down" mode

PC Downloads - USB interface for fast, software downloads of stored data

Data Collector Software program included

Low battery warning indicator

Back-up battery storage

9-Volt battery operation (not included)

Operating Temperature range (0°C to 50°C)

Variables that affect Chronograph performance:

Temperature (Barrel or Environment)

Lighting and Lighting Balance

Muzzle Blast

Sensor Spacing

Fluorescent Lighting

Power to Unit (Make sure no other items are running on 110V source)

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CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System

3.1

(based on 30 reviews)

Most Helpful Positive Review

This is my first ...

This is my first chronograph and I have been well pleased. When I got it I first tried it out in my heavily shaded backyard on cloudy day with an air rifle and found that...Read complete review

This is my first chronograph and I have been well pleased. When I got it I first tried it out in my heavily shaded backyard on cloudy day with an air rifle and found that it functioned flawlessly with some twenty shots. The same was true at the range with a .22 LR and then a .45-7O shooting various commercial and hand loads. It stores up to 2000 shots even when turned off and allows easy downloads to computer via USB cable (included). The latest software is available for free download at the CED website. Customer service is excellent with e-mailed questions answered quickly (a day or so). One standard 9V battery powers it for a long time (still waiting for the first one to give out).

Most Helpful Negative Review

I currently have two of ...

I currently have two of these chronographs. They appear to be a high quality device with numerous options and a easy user-friendly interface. If I only had one I would probably be more than happy with it. However when comparing both units back to back there are several inconsistencies between the two units. The extension bar which connects the two sensors are slightly different lengths, and one of the hinges over-extends slightly while the other under-extends. This causes the sensors to array at slightly different angles, causing differences of measured velocities compared to how high above the sensors the projectile passes. Furthermore, for archery, you will get an error code every time you shoot a fletched arrow through it. CED claims this is normal and O.K. and that the measured velocity displayed is accurate. I really have no reason to doubt the measured velocity, it just bugs me to see an error code every time I shoot through it because I would not know if an error was to really occur. When shooting through both, one consistently shows about a 2-4% greater value than the other, regardless of being placed first or second in line. I also purchased the IR screen set, and one of the connectors is temperamental, causing the activation LED to flicker. This means the IR lights are not getting consistent current, and are therefore "flickering" themselves. This causes a false reading while trying to use the IR screen set. As I mentioned before, this is actually a nice device, and I would have never noticed these "inconsistencies" had I only had one unit. However when you consider how many "parts" and "joints" there are to this assembly, it makes sense that the variations will compile to yield an un-acceptable tolerance for such a high precision instrument as a chronograph.

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5/28/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I bought this chronograph ...

By Wade

from CENTRALIA, WA

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

I bought this chronograph in 2009 and it has been nothing but a disappointment. It's easy to set up and operate, but its readings are consistently 100-200 fps slow. I began to suspect something was wrong when I could never achieve anything close to book speeds with any load for any of my rifles. Finally I ran the chronograph against a friend's who uses another brand. His chronograph gave much more logical data that was much closer to data published in reloading manuals. He had just run his chronograph against one belonging to another mutual friend, and the two were very comparable in their readings. My CED was way out in left field. What use is a chronograph that doesn't accurately measure muzzle velocity? What a waste of time and money.

2/8/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I had the original ...

By Nick

from South, FL

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

I had the original version of this chronograph and it worked well for me over 10 years. However, as it was shot up a while back there seemed to be no point in replacing the old stuff. My existing infrared kit would continue to work and my nice carry case would still do its job too so I just needed to upgrade the base chronograph. Besides, the USB interface of the M2 sounded good as I'm not sure I even have a serial port anymore.I got all the old and new pieces together and went to the range and it all worked well, just like before. However when I got home and went to upload the results I had issues. After a lot of trial and error it's pretty clear that the USB drivers only work on 32bit Windows. I have 4 computers in the house and luckily one is still 32bit Windows so I was able to upload on that box. I also found out that there was a few strings of data already stored in the chronograph. Maybe that's test data, no way to tell, but it's very strange.I'm giving the product 3 stars for the upload problems. If they come out with a version that works on 64bit Windows then I'd say 4 stars.BTW, I highly recommend the Infrared kit. It works great indoors and I always use it outdoors too.

9/4/2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Despite all the negative ...

By Andrew

from Tucson, AZ

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

Despite all the negative reviews here, I figured I'd give one of these a try. I've now learned my lesson.The unit worked most of the time with pistol calibers but would give nothing but error messages when used with rifles. I talked to CED and they told me that the errors were caused by muzzle blast. I moved the unit as far away as the display cables would allow and I still got errors. Another call to CED and I was told that I needed to make a plywood barricade to place in front of my unit to keep the blast from reaching the front sensor. If CED knows the muzzle blast is an issue; why don't they include a blast baffle with the chronograph? Buy something else and save yourself the headache!

8/12/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I wouldn't buy this ...

By Midnight

from Libby, MT

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

I wouldn't buy this chronograph again on a bet. I have been using for a couple months now and out of several hundred shots fired through it I have only gotten about 20 good readings. CED wants you to build a box to house this thing in and then use their indoor lights inside the box to get good readings. That is just ludacris. Save yourself some heart ache and buy something else.

7/29/2011

3.0

OK the features on this ...

By Brian

from Clovis, CA

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

OK the features on this Chrono are great, it's worked quite well for me and with a little manipulation in the field it's worked every single time. On one bright hot day I had to change the angle but other than that it reads the FPS fine. One other problem I had was the speaker which went out after about a year, no biggie, it's a female voice so I just figured I said something to make her mad and now she won't talk to me. No problem getting it repaired by CED and the USA office is full of nice helpful people when you treat them with respect.I can't stress this enough! Take the unit out into the field the moment you get it, preferably within the time of the retail store, (AHEM I mean MidwayUSA's replacement policy, and make sure it works! If the unit you get doesn't work as advertised then send it back ASAP for a replacement! It's Chinese some repair's have to be made in Hong Kong and quality control is poor! Things to check . . .1) Flip up screen - if it's at all loose send back immediately to retailer, CED can't or will not repair this problem. It's a pain in the rear when a gust of wind comes up and blows it shut.2) Keyboard, should NOT have to push the key's more than once to get a keystroke, not my problem, just read it on the internet so it must be true.3) Speaker of course.4) General function of all features, if you can't consistently get them to work send back ASAP.I'm giving this a 3 because I had to send it back overall if you get a good solid unit the first time or follow my suggests to get a good solid unit then it's a 4.5 or better.By the way you might as well order a replacement skyscreen set or just the legs that way WHEN not IF you shoot them you'll have a set and won't have to leave the range and wait a week or more for replacement. Don't ask me how I know. Shoot'em up and be safe.

6/29/2011

2.0

Great features, computer ...

By Gordon

from Issaquah, WA

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

Great features, computer interface. Keep the manual, you will need it! Construction is cheap junk. Flimsy and fragile. My display needs a rubber band to stand upright. Sensors are touchy and require bright overcast skies at best. Sunny days can cause errors and for dim light the IR option is a must.Despite claims, it does not appear to work any better in dim light than others.

6/5/2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I have had the two ...

By Javier

from Carson City, NV

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

I have had the two different models that have come out. I have been very happy with them and had no problems. I've used them on BB's, 22's, 243 Winchester, 308 Win., 30-06, 300 Win. Mag, 300 Remington Ultra Magnums (2 of them) and the 338-300 RUM... No Problems!!!!Just make sure you read the manual; most folks that have problems with them is because they don't know how to use them.

5/3/2011

1.0

Difficult to operate ...

By W

from Magnolia, TX

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

Difficult to operate (when it's working). Non intuitive. If you don't use it every day, you will need your manual at the range with you to figure it out. Very "Error" prone. Lot's of missed shots. My key pad has never worked as advertised, i.e. functions do not work properly and I just had it out and it basically died for good after less than two seasons. Save yourself some money and frustration and pass on this one!

4/20/2011

4.0

Does it's job well. ...

By Charles

from Henrico, VA

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

Does it's job well. Instructions are brief but clear. Downloading data to PC is easy, and I like being able to export that data to Excel to combine strings, pull flyers, etc. The sunscreens are very effective sails though and do seem cheaply made.

3/30/2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

I received this product ...

By Steven

from Clinton, IN

Comments about CED Millennium 2 Chronograph System:

I received this product and watched the enclosed video and the guy in the video tells you all the conditions that this product will not work properly in. He is right. The whole time I have had it it has worked twice. If the conditions outside are just right it will work but how many times in Indiana are the conditions just right. I finally got mad and shot it and will purchase one that will work. This one does not!

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