1. © Colorado Time Systems 2008
Making Time Count
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2. © Colorado Time Systems 2008
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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5. Brief Overview Colorado Time Systems Omega (Swiss Timing) Seiko Alge
Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria

6. 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

7. Brief Overview Colorado Time Systems Omega (Swiss Timing) Seiko Alge
Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria

8. © Colorado Time Systems 2008
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
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9. Brief Overview Colorado Time Systems Omega (Swiss Timing) Seiko Alge
Daktronics
Headquarters: United States
Headquarters: Switzerland
Headquarters: Japan
Headquarters: Austria

10. 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

11. Product lines Colorado Time Systems Omega Alge Seiko Daktronics
Swim Timing and Athletics
Aquatic Training Products
Display Systems
Omega
Alge
Swim Timing, Skiing, and Athletics
Limited Displays
Seiko
Daktronics
Swim Timing

12. Price Comparison    N/A  Swim Timing Entry Level
Intermediate
Championship
CTS  

Omega
N/A

Alge
Seiko
Daktronics
Daktronics was excluded from Championship level because they have little or no experience running World Championship level meets.

13. Individual Product Comparisons
Timing Consoles
Touchpads
On deck vs. In Deck cabling
Loudspeaker start systems
Relay Judging
Scoreboards
Matrix and Video Boards

14. Colorado System 6 Timing Console
Timing Consoles
Colorado 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
Dedicated Swim Timer
Timer plus lap top computer
Designed for on deck use
Protect lap top from Water
Protect lap top from water
Circa 2004
Circa 1996
Circa 2000
Circa 1998

15. System 6 Sports Timing Console

16. 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

17. Omega Aries 21

18. 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

19. 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; means that the entire surface of the touchpad is not sensitive to the swimmer’s touch. Please note the Stainless Steel construction of some pads are very heavy, rough edges have resulted in injuries in the pool.

20. Colorado Time Systems FINA Standard and Aquagrip Touchpads

21. Colorado Time Systems FINA 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

22. Omega Touch Pad OCP5
                                                                                                                

23. Omega Touch Pad OCP5
Frame Construction: Stainless steel frame
Touch surface Rigid PVC slats
Switch Technology: Tape switch
FINA Sized Pads

24. 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

25. Colorado Time Systems In Deck and On Deck Connection Systems

26. Colorado Time Systems On 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

27. Colorado Time Systems On Deck Cable Systems – Diagram

28. Colorado Time Systems In 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

29. Colorado Time Systems In 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

30. 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

31. Colorado Start Systems Champstart and Infinity

32. 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

33. 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

34. Omega Start Time II
                                                 

35. Single Wired Microphone Support Integrated Start Strobe
Omega Start Time II
Single Wired Microphone Support
Integrated Start Strobe
Battery or 110/240V Power
Public Address System

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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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37. Full Color Matrix/Video
Scoreboard Solutions
Colorado
Time Systems
Omega
Alge
Seiko
Daktronics
Small portable  
Single-Line LED
Multi-Line LED
Single Color Matrix
Full Color Matrix/Video

38. Portable and Single/Multi-Line LED Scoreboards
Portable Scoreboard
Single/Multi-Line LED
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39. 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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40. 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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43. 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.