Swiss Timing UK are pleased to announce three new divisions in the Swiss Timing family.

Following the successful takeover of Wige Data GmbH and it's subsidiaries earlier this year, these companies have been rebranded and launched to our worldwide agents this month. More information is available here.

From August 1, 2006, Wige Data GmbH will continue its business under the name ST Sportservice GmbH. Wige Innovation GmbH will be ST Innovation GmbH, and WIGE MIC Liberec SRO will become ST Software SRO.

The extended list of services and products can be found on the new web site www.st-sportservice.com.

Dell Laptop Computers

Dell have announced and widely publicised a product recall concerning batteries for their range of laptops. The recall only affects the batteries and not the lap top itself.

As a part of our timing systems, Swiss Timing have supplied customers with laptops which may be affected by this product recall by Dell. Swiss Timing therefore recommend that customers do not turn on their Dell laptop until they have satisfied themselves that it is safe to do so, or have removed the battery.

While it is possible to operate the laptop without a battery by connecting the mains power adapter provided with the laptop, customers should also check their venue's health and safety policies concerning the use of mains powered devices. This is  especially relevant for users of aquatics timing systems.

You can find out details of whether your battery is subject to the recall, and the steps to take in order to have the battery replaced by Dell, by visiting the following web site: www.dellbatteryprogram.com

For further information or enquiries you can call the Dell support number on 00800 3033 4044 and follow the instructions on the automated service.

REN96 go Wireless

One of the leading clubs in Scotland, REN96, have continued on its development plan by instructing Swiss Timing to supply an ARES 21 swim timing system. The system will utilise Swiss Timing's Blue Tooth® wireless remote control system, BlueLink, to display results on the Piccolo scoreboard. The latest order completes the stage upgrade to semi-automatic system as the club already owned a StartTime acoustic start system.

Swiss Timing's state of the art photofinish cameras, Scan-O-Vision, were used to record Asafa Powell's world record equaling time of 9.77 seconds for the 100 metres at the Gateshead Grand Prix on Sun 12th of June.

Taken to the 1000th of a second, Asafa's time is 9.763, faster than his own 9.77 Athen's Olympic run. The Scan-O-Vision photofinish image of the race can be viewed on http://www.swisstiming.co.uk/wr100m.htm


 

Colchester Leisure World

Colchester Leisure World have replaced their obsolete UNT4 swimming scoreboard for a new M15 matrix display with Galactica software. As well as displaying the timing information from their OSM6 timing system, they can now display graphic advertisements and public information messages throughout the day.

The highly successful girls school has selected Swiss Timing to provide a new timing and scoring system for their indoor swimming pool. The six lane Ares system is complimented with a wireless Piccolo scoreboard to display full results of every race.

Swiss Timing were pleased to provide three L.E.D. displays for the new sports facility at Imperial College. The order comprises two Saturn multi-sport displays for the sports hall, and a full matrix Sirius display for the venue's swimming pool.

Iceland continue with their commitment to swimming, building another new 50m pool. And again, they have selected Swiss Timing to provide the their high level timing system. With Olympic sized touchpads at both ends, Relay break detection start blocks (OSB9) and a duplex Ares timing system, they were fully prepared for the inaugural event on the 1st of June 2007.

Spectators are also provided for, with detailed results and other information with the galactica driven M20 matrix display.

Work is complete installing a swimming and waterpolo timing system at this development in Newport.
The high specification timing system includes a full matrix l.e.d. display board, relay break detection start blocks and the powerful Ares21 timing interface. The pool is situated on the Newport International Sports Village site, which also incorporates the Welsh National Velodrome, itself fitted with a display, timing system and photofinish system from Swiss Timing.

Pavilion Theatre Theatre, Dun Laoghaire. 

The Pavilion Theatre has a new public information display designed and installed by ourselves. Taking pride of place over the main entrance to the theatre, passers by on the busy street can now see about forthcoming attractions, ticket prices and availability. The 24cm high display offers superb visibility too.

An interesting design brief, fitting the display across four window panels measuring a total of eight metres in length. Our solution of fabricating four self contained pieces, engineered to fit exactly into each window space, which minimised the gaps to be solely caused by the window frame itself.

The display's internal controller is network enabled and can be updated directly from a windows computer on the owner's network infrastructure.

This is our first display to use the super bright blue LED's and we expect the installation to create a great deal of interest in the non-sports market.

Fans at Guinness Premiership matches are now kept closely informed of the match time remaining, thanks to a deal to supply Premier Rugby with VEGA, l.e.d. pitch-side clocks at every ground. The clocks show the actual match-time, and are operated by a match official in radio contact with the referee.

This leading equestrian centre in Essex, has purchased a modular l.e.d display which is currently installed in their indoor arena. The clever design of the 'Smart Module' system allows for the customer to disassemble to display and rebuild it on their outdoor arena in the summer months.

Tollcross Park Leisure Centre have replaced their existing scoreboard with a new, 21m² (5.76m x 3.60m) NOVA LED colour video display from the Swiss Timing range.

The display, installed and commissioned in June 2005, is the first of its kind in Scotland. The customer will benefit from considerable power and maintenance cost savings (against the previous lamp display) as well as potential revenue generation through dynamic advertising.

The powerful 'Galactica' control software allows easy production and display of timing information, graphic animations, video clips and live video images.

The NOVA range of full colour video displays comprises 9 variations of pixel pitch and LED's per pixel to provide a comprehensive choice to meet all applications both indoors and outdoors.

We have completed work on-site at the multi-million pound 'K2' Leisure Centre in Crawley. The venue will house an 8-lane 50m pool, fitted with a very high specification timing system including OCP5 touchpads and OSB9 starting blocks with inbuilt relay break and start reaction sensors at both ends of the pool. The system also includes an impressive 84 x 132 M20 LED Full Matrix display, which outside of competition can be used to display animations, advertisements and public information.

As part of a wider refurbishment of the centre, the customer took the opportunity to replace their old electro-mechanical scoreboard, with a new 'Calypso' display. The Calypso, features ultra-bright l.e.d. technology, and due to a lack of any moving parts is cost effective to run and to maintain. The increased viewing distance and wider viewing angles mean that more spectators than previously possible have a clear view of the results, thus enhancing their enjoyment of events.

We are pleased to announce that Darlington Borough Council chose us to replace their original Omega timing system that has served them well for almost 20 years. The Dolphin Centre site has a new Ares21 aquatic interface, 8 new OCP5 touchpads, a new wiring harness and acoustic start system. Just installed is an 84 x 96 Full Matrix LED Display which replaces the original numeric display. The board will be relocated to allow customers in the cafeteria area to have a clear view of the display, giving the centre the opportunity to maximise the benefits of the display's capabilities. Outside of competition time, the board will show public information, service announcements and advertisements for local businesses. During competitions the available race information will include swimmers' names, clubs and event titles, which will enhance every meet.

Spectators at Harrow School's rugby matches will be able to keep up to date with match information thanks to the new M20 LED matrix board.  Installed in December 2005 the scoreboard  (approx 1m x 3m ) provides up to 4 lines of 24 160mm characters

We have completed work for the Reykjavik Sport and Youth Council (ITR), installing timing and display systems at Reykjavik's first Olympic sized indoor pool. The project includes an 8.3sqm full colour LED video screen, using the latest NOVA V20/10-3 system. The active area of the screen measures approx 3.8 x 2.2m and provides spectators with the ability to view TV replays as well as other video and static information. The timing system includes a number of Swiss Timings latest products including FINA sized touchpads and the world renowned Ares21 aquatics interface. OSB9 starting blocks with inbuilt relay break and start reaction sensors, are installed at both ends of the pool. This latest project continues OE's long and successful association with the ITR, which dates back to the installation of timing equipment at the old outdoor 50m pool in 1993.

Sheffield's Ponds Forge has recently acquired our state of the art LED Video Display, featuring Virtual Pixel Technology, which provides substantial picture quality improvements with the same number of pixels per square metre.

Braunstone Leisure Centre

The new 8-lane 25m competition pool at Braunstone, boasts a high specification timing system, including Ares21 interface, OCP5 touchpads, OSB9 Start blocks with inbuilt relay break and start reaction sensors, and a SIRIUS M15 80 x 128 LED Matrix Display.

Magnet LC, Maidenhead has just completed a major renovation of its 12 year old timing system with installation of a new full matrix LED display.

The flexibility of the Galactica control system and ability to use the display for general information and advertising purposes persuaded Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council to invest in the refurbishment.

The display replaced the obsolete multi-line UNT4 numeric scoreboard system which was installed with original system purchase in 1992. RBWM also replaced the aging OSM6 with a new ARES 21 interface, associated PC equipment and added some other timing peripherals.

It is planned that this refurbishment should see the timing system provide many further years of constant and reliable service.