Professional hit indicators from the world’s leading fencing halls

A fencing training session or competition is only as reliable as the hit indicator, which determines whether hits are valid. The Favero FULL-ARM-05 one of the world’s best-known and most widely used FIE-certified fencing hit indicators, used in international competitions, Olympic training camps, fencing clubs and academies alike.

Reliable electronics, extremely accurate hit detection and a long service life – that’s why the world’s best fencers and competition organisers choose it.

Why choose the Favero FULL-ARM-05 bite alarm?

✅ Officially certified by the FIE

The equipment fully complies with the regulations of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) and can therefore be used in both domestic and international competitions.

⚔️ Support for all three branches of the armed forces

Can be used with a single device:

• Épée
• Dagger
• Sword

You can select the type of weapon you want with just a few clicks.

🎯 Extremely accurate hit detection

Favero’s electronics process the results extremely quickly and accurately.

Special features:

• automatic or manual reactivation
• sword whip-over programme
• Teaching method for épée fencing
• intelligent protection against false alarms
• stable and reliable performance, even during long training sessions

⏱ Professional racing watch

The built-in digital timer includes all the essential functions.

Options:

• Start / Stop
• countdown
• 1-minute break
• Setting the start time
• clearly visible status indicator

The colours on the LED display immediately show the watch’s status.

• 🟢 Green = time is running out
• 🔴 Red = stopped

🏆 Full-scale scoring system

The FULL-ARM-05 is not just a hit indicator.

Contains:

• score counter
• trip counter
• priority display
• Handling yellow and red cards
• automatic award of points in the event of a red card

📺 Large LED display

Modern LED displays are extremely easy to see.

Score:

• 7 cm high numbers
• clearly legible even from a distance of 25–30 metres

Time:

• 5.2 cm high display
• clearly visible even from a distance of about 20 metres

The expected lifespan of high-brightness LEDs is approximately 100,000 hours.

🔊 Multi-level audible alerts

The volume can be adjusted to three different levels.

The following are accompanied by a separate audible signal:

• to the result
• before the deadline expires
• for error messages

📡 Scalable system

The device can be easily expanded with external displays.

Compatible with:

• Favero Light Repeater
• Favero Full Repeater

Whether 100 metres It can also be connected using a telephone cable.

Ideal for larger sports halls and competitions.

🔨 Extremely robust design

The impact-resistant plastic casing and polycarbonate front panel are designed to withstand everyday use.

The equipment has been specifically designed for intensive use in fencing halls.

🔋 Runs on mains power or battery power

Can be used:

• with a mains adapter
• With a 12V battery

With a fully charged battery, you can get up to 30 hours Operating hours are also available.

🎮 Wireless remote control included in the pack

The Favero infrared remote control is supplied with the device as standard.

It allows you to control the following with ease:

• timekeeping
• score
• course
• priority
• pages
• resuscitation

Each remote control has a unique identifier, which means that several devices can operate alongside one another without interference during a race.

Key benefits

✔ Competition equipment certified by the FIE

✔ Support for all three branches of the armed forces

✔ Large LED display

✔ Professional stopwatch

✔ Scorekeeping and match management

✔ Managing priority and penalty cards

✔ Automatic red card scoring

✔ Remote control included in the pack

✔ Can be expanded with external displays

✔ Can be powered either from the mains or by battery

✔ Extremely low energy consumption

✔ Durable, impact-resistant design

Who is this for?

The Favero FULL-ARM-05 is the ideal choice:

• fencing clubs
• for sports clubs
• to race organisers
• for school fencing halls
• for selected training centres
• for the organisation of international competitions
• For any fencer looking for a professional hit indicator.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it suitable for all three branches of the armed forces?

Yes. It can be used for duelling daggers, daggers and swords alike.

Is this a device certified by the FIE?

Yes, the FULL-ARM-05 is officially FIE-approved.

Does it come with a remote control?

Yes, the wireless infrared remote control is included in the pack.

Can it be used with a rechargeable battery?

Yes. It can run for up to around 30 hours on a 12 V battery.

Can an external display be connected to it?

Yes. It is compatible with the Favero Light Repeater and Full Repeater displays.

Technical specifications