False start detection system

Manufacturer: Swiss Timing

Model: ASC2

Category: Refereeing and timing systems for athletics

Specifications:
Dimensions : 650 x 520 x 805 mm
Total weight : 52 kg (without starting blocks)
Power supply : 115—230 VAC
Power consumption : 200 VA
Battery autonomy : 6 hours @ 20°C
Audio amplifier power : 20 W RMS
Timing precision : 1 ms
Data connection : RS422
Operating temperature : 0 to + 50°C
Storage temperature : —20 to +70°C

Start monitoring systems are used for athletic events,
especially during major competitions.
ASC2 (Automatic Start Control) is suitable for all
levels of athletics, and is compatible with timing installations
manufactured by Swiss Timing. It enables up
to 10 lanes to be monitored simultaneously.
The starting block sensors take account of the physiological
response time, i.e. the time elapsed between
the starting signal and the thrust of the athlete’s heel
against the starting block. The system memorizes and
prints all the reactions times occurring in the interval of
one second before and one second after the starting
gunshot. In the event of a false start, an acoustic
signal is transmitted by the central station to the starter’s
headphones and to the starting block loudspeakers.
Online data transfer is made possible via a RS422
serial line