WheelTime
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WheelTime is a breakthrough in electronic timing. It makes timing bike races easy, providing reliable and accurate results down to split-second placing. And it's affordable for clubs, schools and event timers.
Deliver a richer experience for riders, spectators, officials, event managers and the media. WheelTime, when combined with world class timing software, such as Times-7 Sportscore, eliminates the need for manual timing. Real-time splits, individual times, live reporting and rich personalised history take the experience to new levels.
Times-7's patented WheelTag technology delivers fast and accurate cycle timing for all riders at up to 1/10th the cost of competitive products. Congested starts or finishes are no problem with this next generation technology. This system leads from the front; it simply outperforms the competition.
Race proven, WheelTime has been extensively stress-tested throughout 2007 with the Hawkes Bay Ramblers Cycle Club. Since late August 2007, WheelTime has been used commercially at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Individual Cycling Championships, the Tour of Southland and the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, New Zealand's largets cycle event.
Key Benefits
Fast and easy to set up
Reliable, accurate times for all riders
Effortlessly handles high speed and large peleton finishes
Utilises WheelTag next generation technology, for fast, accurate results, every-time
Handles complex points races with ease
Flexible, real time results reporting
Time any bike event from road racing to downhill
Key Features
Robust anti-collision protocol (up to 120 tags simultaneously)
Provides up to 7.2 metre wide start/finish line with six 1.2 metre antenna mats
Quick release WheelTag for changing bikes
Tag data stored on internal flash drive (with battery backup); storage capacity > 400,000 tag reads
Ethernet port for computer
Connection: WiFi or RS485 optional
Mains or battery powered
Battery management circuit: beeps on low voltage
Power input connector for 12V DC external supply
Integrates seamlessly with Times-7 Sportscore for results reporting
For more information on WheelTime, download our product brochure.
| ITEM | SPECIFICATION |
| CONTROL BOX | |
| Power requirements |
12 V DC, 3 A (Internal battery capacity = 17 A-h, gives 5 hours continuous operation) |
| Antenna type | 6 x 1.2m low profile ground antenna and mats. Reader connects to 1 to 6 mats |
| Operating frequencies | 866 – 929MHz |
| Communications | Ethernet port for set-up and data upload, RS485 for receiving data from other WheelTime readers |
| Data output, storage | Control box, stores data on 256 MB flash drive, holds more than 400,000 tag
reads. Data can be uploaded via Ethernet port in real time. Connection hub Ground mats “connected” indicator lights. Ports colour coded for easy set-up |
| Indicators (LEDs unless otherwise indicated) | Power supply indicator LEDs: |
| Battery level – High, Medium, Low | |
| 12V supply voltmeter | |
| Tag read – flashes when tag is read | |
| Network activity – flashes when Ethernet data is detected | |
| Data storage activity – flashes when data is written to flash drive | |
| Physical | Aluminium covered plywood case. Dimensions: 285mm H x 325mm W x 370mm L. Weight: 18kg. Vented |
| GROUND MATS/ANTENNA | |
| Physical size |
Each mat is 1.2m x 0.4m, max height 15mm. Cable lengths from 2.6 – 8.6m, waterproof. |
| WHEELTAGS |
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| Physical size | Tag holder: 48mm x 52mm, Tag: 120mm x 25mm |
| Placement | Attached to front fork of bike. |
WheelTime electronic timing
WheelTime is a breakthrough in electronic timing. It makes timing bike races easy, providing reliable and accurate results down to split-second placing. And it's affordable for clubs, schools and event timers.
Sportscore timing software
Sportscore is the most complete and easy to use event management timing software available today. With comprehensive and flexible reporting, Sportscore is suitable for clubs and schools through to large scale events.
WheelTag Fitting Instructions
Attaching the WheelTag to your bike correctly is crucial in guranteeing accurate recording of your times. Follow these instructions to ensure you are set up for success.