Colorado Time Systems
Making Time Count
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Company Overview
Established in 1972 85% market share in timing and
scoring Installations in over 118 countries Equipment used for World, NCAA,
and FINA Championships
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Minsk, Belarus Russia
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COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
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Brief Overview
Colorado Time
Systems
Omega (Swiss Timing)
Seiko Alge Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria
Headquarters: United States
Company strengths Colorado Time Systems – Dedicated, innovative,
willing to adapt and develop products to meet new needs of coaches and athletes
Omega – Financial backing of watch industry, focuses on Olympic interests.
Seiko – Financial backing of watch industry, with interests mainly in Marquee events
Alge – Small, variety of products, copies Colorado and Omega
Daktronics – Strong scoreboard company for multi-sports
Brief Overview
Colorado Time
Systems
Omega (Swiss Timing)
Seiko Alge Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria
Headquarters: United States
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
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Brief Overview
Colorado Time
Systems
Omega (Swiss Timing)
Seiko Alge Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria
Headquarters: United States
Market Areas
CTS – Worldwide – over 118 countries, with a dominant swim timing and scoring market share
Omega – Worldwide. Seiko – Primarily Japan, some Asia and Southeast
Asia. None in the U.S. Alge – Limited Worldwide Daktronics – Limited Worldwide
Product lines Colorado Time Systems
Swim Timing and Athletics Aquatic Training Products Display Systems
Omega Swim Timing and Athletics
Alge Swim Timing, Skiing, and Athletics Limited Displays
Seiko Swim Timing and Athletics Limited Displays
Daktronics Display Systems Swim Timing
Price Comparison
Swim Timing
Entry Level Intermediate Championship
CTS Omega N/A Alge N/ASeiko N/A N/A Daktronics N/A
Individual Product Comparisons
Timing Consoles Touchpads On deck vs. In Deck cabling Loudspeaker start systems Relay Judging Scoreboards Matrix and Video Boards
Timing ConsolesColorado System 6 Timing
Console
Omega
ARIES
Alge Swim 2000 Seiko
PT-7000
Daktronics
OmniSport 2000
Dedicated Swim Timing
Console
Timing Box plus lap top computer
Timing Box plus lap top
computer
Dedicated Swim Timer
Timer plus lap top
computer
Designed for on deck use
Protect lap top from Water
Protect lap top from Water
Designed for on
deck use
Protect lap top from
water
Circa 2004 Circa 1996 Circa 2000 Circa 1998
Circa 2000
System 6 Sports Timing Console
Colorado System 6 Features
Integrated Single unit Timing System 3 button backup timing Full Color LCD Screen Multi-sport w/software additions and keyboard inserts Timing for up to 12 lanes Unlimited splits times Lane shifting Start reaction time Interactive diagnostics Add PC and meet management software for results User friendly keyboard and screen
Omega Aries 21
Omega Aries 21 Timing System
Multi-piece unit; laptop; timing boxes Lap top required Multi-sport capability Timing for 10 lanes Unlimited split times Start reaction time Two timing units required for 3 button
backup timing Add PC and meet management software
for results
Touchpads
Colorado Touchpad
Omega Touchpad
Alge Touchpad
Seiko Touchpad
Daktronics Touchpad
Construction Simple Innovative Design
Interlocking PVC Strips
Omega and Colorado
Copy
Omega Copy
Stainless Steel
Switch
Technology
Fully Active Touch Surface
Tape Switch Tape Switch
Tape Switch
Fully Active Touch Surface
Colorado Time SystemsFINA Standard and Aquagrip Touchpads
Colorado Time SystemsFINA Standard and Aquagrip Touchpads
Shock absorbing construction enhances the “feel” of the turning surface.
Frame Construction: Rigid PVC Touch Surface: Flexible PVC Switch Technology: Proprietary design provides
universally sensitive touch surface FINA Standard Surface - Sizes
TP-240(240cm X 90cm) TP-195(195cm X 90cm)
Aquagrip Surface FINA size available by special order Many other sizes and configurations available
Omega Touch Pad OCP5
Omega Touch Pad OCP5
Frame Construction: Stainless steel frame
Touch surface Rigid PVC slats Switch Technology: Tape switch FINA Sized Pads
Connection and Cable Systems
Colorado Omega Alge Seiko Daktronics
On Deck In Deck
Native Far End Support
(Secondary timing unit NOT Required)
Quick connect Deck Plate
System
Colorado Time SystemsIn Deck and On Deck Connection Systems
Colorado Time SystemsOn Deck Cable Systems
Designed for portable or retro-fit installations
Primary cable: Prime/RJP and Button A Start signal either end
Backup cable: Button B and button C Speaker harness Speedlight harness Far end cable Primary/Backup support
does not require additional timer
Colorado Time SystemsOn Deck Cable Systems – Diagram
Colorado Time SystemsIn Deck Connection Systems
Highly recommended for New Construction
Many configurations available Connections to the timer from each
lane are run in conduit under the pool deck
Contains: Primary/RJP/Buttons A,B,C/ Start/Speaker connection in one assembly
Colorado Time SystemsIn Deck Connection Systems – Quick Connect
All the advantages of the standard In Deck solution
Connectivity for Speedlights Ruggedized connector system
fights corrosion Quick Connect allows for simple
hookup to Start block mounted breakout connector
Loudspeaker Start Systems
Colorado
Champstart
Omega
Start Time II
Alge
Swim 2000
Seiko Daktronics
Dual Wired Microphone
Support
Wireless Microphone
Support
Integrated Start Strobe Battery or 110/240V
Power
Public Address System
12 Speaker Output
Capability
Colorado Start SystemsChampstart and Infinity
Champstart
Dual Wired Microphone Support Wireless Microphone Support (900MHz) Integrated Start Strobe Battery or 110/240V Power Public Address System 12 Speaker Output Capability Low Battery Indicator Compatible with In Deck and On Deck
systems
Infinity
Dual Wired Microphone Support Integrated Start Strobe Battery Powered Public Address System Built-in Speaker Supports 1 additional external speaker Low Battery Indicator Compatible with In Deck and On Deck
systems
Omega Start Time II
Omega Start Time II
Single Wired Microphone Support
Integrated Start Strobe Battery or 110/240V Power Public Address System
Relay Exchange
Colorado Relay Judging Platform
Omega OSB9
Alge Contact Plate
Seiko Relay Error Sensor
Daktronics Relay Take Off Platform
Speedlights
Removable
Adjustable Interval
Custom Sizes
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Scoreboard Solutions
Colorado
Time Systems
Omega Alge Seiko Daktronics
Small portable Single-Line
LED Multi-Line LED
Single Color Matrix
Full Color Matrix/Video
Portable and Single/Multi-Line LED Scoreboards
Portable Scoreboard Single/Multi-Line LED
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Single Color Matrix Displays
Conformal Coated
4 Levels of brightness control
12mm – 65mm pixel pitch
Indoor/Outdoor
5500 nits brightness
Front- or Rear-Accessible
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Full Color Matrix/Video Displays
Conformal Coated
1 billion colors
4 levels of brightness control
7500 nits brightness
8mm – 50mm pixel pitch
Rear- or Front-Accessible
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Creating Champions
Colorado Time Systems is dedicated to taking young athletes and providing them and their coaches with the training solutions needed to improve their skills
We are the ONLY company to nurture the athlete from training to elite competition.
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Training Tools
Relay Judging Platforms Underwater Speakers Train-Right System Pace Clocks System 6 Pace Clock Functionality
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Colorado’s Clear Advantage
Dedicated company with a focus on timing, scoring and training products.
We are the innovator in the aquatics industry, we choose to lead and not follow.
Our product support is second to none.
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