Timing system 'Stopko'

PERFECTION IN SPEED CLIMBING TIMING

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Features

  • perfect electronic timing solution for speed climbing
  • modular and flexible composition
  • independent or parallel races
  • very big, readable and attractive displays (smaller alternatives are available too)
  • strong and very specialised software support with many inovative functions
  • many starting modes (momentary or delayed start)
  • possibility of simple standalone mode operation (without computer support for daily use)
  • three different counting resolutions
  • many accessories available
  • possibility of internet interaction with other users on distant locations all over the world
  • possibility of measuring reaction times
  • includes programmable countdown timers for Bouldering and Lead competitions
  • competitive price

Benefits

Measuring system Stopko is a product from which all benefit:

  • climbing centers which can offer a new attraction to their visitors
  • competitors because of better competition organisation and a more competitive atmosphere
  • organisers because of its many features
  • referees because of strong software support with many useful features
  • climbers who can test themselves in speed climbing even on recreational basis
  • and, last but not least, the audience who can now enjoy the competition even more

Fields of application

  • speed competitions - qualifications
  • speed competitions - finale
  • recreationally based speed climbing
  • boulders competitions
  • difficulty - lead competitions
  • plain text display mode
  • internet multimatching - parallel races between long distance locations


Description

Our top performance electronic timing system consists of physical part (unit with all electronics, one or two display units, accessories) and of software, which runs on your computer.

The customer gets “all in one”: simple and robust, but very effective system for simple daily use without computer support, while connecting to the computer brings up benefits of all advanced features and functions.

Connection to the computer is made via robust industry standard RS232 (COM) port. An innovative internal communication procedure prevents user from unpleasant COM port settings, which are done automatically.

Many goodies as different operation modes, LOG file, Start lists importing, measuring of reaction times, stereo acoustic warning signals, many different starting modes, automatic turning displays' power off, text mode... guarantees additional satisfaction for the customers who are thus able to personalize the system in many ways.

The most important competitive Qualification and Finale modes provide full automatic and fluent managing of the competition with automatic summing and displaying the times on both speed tracks. In these cases our system is not just a timing machine, but it may really be called smart and friendly partner in timing.

The customers can choose between many accessories:

  • stop switches
  • start-up foot pads to prevent early starts on professional level competitions with additional feature measuring of reaction times
  • remote controller for easy competition managing
  • fixed start switches for simple daily non-competition use
  • Demobox for learning and exploring how to utilize the system in all its details


Besides all that, the system includes fully programmable Boulder and Lead countdown timers with warning sounds.


Software is created deliberately with ease of use in mind but not with sacrificed usability. The easy to understand graphical user interface is written in Slovenian and English language at the time. Many original ideas were applied during designing process in order to get as usable product as possible. We are constantly looking for possible improvements for future versions and upgrades.


Order your free copy of presentation DVD and see detailed explanation about features of the system!


Our latest addition to the system is Internet multimatching feature. Up to five locations all over the world can connect together and realtime multimatch on IFSC approved speed routes may begin!

Join to 'Stopko' community and interact with other users of our system through the realtime Internet multimatching.

Download a brochure about Internet multimatching facility.


Some examples of use

Speed – Finale competition

Two competitors each stand below their course. On the mark they start climbing while displays are showing their times. After they’ve successfully climbed their course, they change places and repeat the race. At the end the displays show them the added sum of their individual times. All the key steps of the procedure (start of both laps, the duration of the display of times) are controlled by the operator or the referee behind the computer screen or with the help of a remote control. The control is fully automated and leaves virtually no room for human error.

Difficulty competition

In the first place, the maximum climbing time allowed has to be entered into the program. When the competitor starts climbing the countdown begins. At the beginning of the last minute the competitor is warned with a sound signal. The final height acheived by the climber is entered into a special field in the program and becomes visible on the display. It is possible to simultaneously handle two separate channels so two separate competitions can be run at the same time, e.g. in men's and women's category.


Customer support

We provide full support to our customers. We can install the system on your location, instruct you how to use it in all details and we are accessible by e-mail or phone to provide help to users at any time. We can deliver the product to any world location and provide detailed instructions on how to install and use the system.

Every single customer is important for us. We collect their remarks about functionality and try to take them into account for the future improvements and upgrades to make the system even better. The system can easily be upgraded and we provide the tools necessary for making upgrades by the customers on their own when needed.


How to order

Our official distributor is Vertigo company, which covers the following countries: Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, Cyprus, Scandinavian countries and United Arabic Emirates.

If you come from any non-specified country or in case of technical questions, please contact us directly.

Download a Questionnaire or our Configurator application *  for easy configuring your specific timing system. Configurator includes on-line EUR price calculator (Internet connection is required to activate this feature).

* Just download and run the file to install it. It contains a clear graphical presentation of how our timing
system with many different options incorporates with climbing wall. Designed for Windows 98 or higher.
We guarantee that it contains no harmful code and that it does not offence your privacy in any way.


Send us your requirements about the system and we will make an offer.


Specifications

Central unit

  • Internal counting resolution: 0.001s
  • Displayed resolutions: 0.01s, 0.1s, 1s (selectable)
  • Measuring ranges: 10min, 100min, 10 hours
  • Initial timing inaccuracy: 25ppm (5ppm on request)
  • Temperature operating range: 0 do 40°C
  • Type of communication: RS232
  • Communication speed : 19200 bps
  • Dimensions: 13x13x5cm
  • Degree of protection: IP30

Displays

  • Segment height: 200mm or 100mm
  • Display format: 5 x 7-segments LED digits
  • Nominal viewing distance: up to 100m or 50m
  • Dimensions: 100x30x4 cm or 58x20x4cm
  • Weight: ca. 8kg or 5kg
  • Segments colour: red
  • Degree of protection: IP40

System requirements

  • PC compatible computer with operating system Windows 98 or higher
  • Graphical resolution: 1024x768 or more
  • Stereo sound card recommended
  • Serial communication (COM) or USB port with USB-serial converter

Power supply

  • Input voltage: 90 to 264 VAC
  • Power consumption: up to 40W



References

  • speed competition for youth categories, high school Šentvid Ljubljana, November 2009
  • "AO Rašica" competiton, high school Šentvid Ljubljana, November 2009, difficulty and speed
  • national high school categories competition, ŠKG Ljubljana, January 2010, difficulty
  • "West league" 2010, 1st race, ŠKG Ljubljana, January 2010, speed
  • Vanka Regule festival, island Brač, Croatia, July 2010
  • Johanov memorial 2010, Osp
  • World cup Eindhoven, June 2011
  • 1. Dutch speed championship, Breda, September 2011
  • Johanov memorial 2011, Osp


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