Services

Timekeeping

Fully Automatic Timing (Photo Finish)

Timing resolution 1/100 sec. Precision 1/1000 sec.

Utilizing the OMEGA Scan'O'Vision system in both color and black and white, NESTS offers its clients Olympic-caliber timekeeping at a reasonable cost.

Applicable Events: 

  • Athletics (Track and Field) 
  • Cycling 
  • Rowing 
  • Speed Skating

A reverse-angle camera can be used in high-level competitions for judging close finishes. Cameras can also be installed for reverse-direction sprints to take advantage of favorable wind conditions. These are redundant systems operating on separate computers and separate uninterruptible power supplies.

 

Fully Automatic Timing (Photocells)

Timing resolution 1/100 sec.

Utilizing a OMEGA OTR-7 printing chronometer with dual OEC4 photo cells it is possible to time arrivals automatically without the benefit of photo finish. This system is used as a back-up to our Scan'O'Vision system, enabling fully automatic backup timing.

Applicable Events: 

  • Athletics (Low Budget Competition where time is essential) 
  • Cycling (Time Trials, utilizing tape switches) 
  • Skiing (Alpine and Nordic) 

Manual Timing

Timing resolution full second.

Using a hand-operated start and manual impulse for arrivals.

Applicable Events:

  • Cross country and road races

 

Data Handling

Athletics

NESTS uses Hy-Tek Meet Manager for the processing of seeding, results, and team scoring for athletics competitions. Up to 9 data handling terminals can be utilized simultaneously for rapid processing of results and administrative functions. We also offer live posting of results and seeding to our web site for select competitions. Entries are declared online using DirectAthletics or mysportsresults.com EZ Meet Services.

 

Cross-Country/Road Race

RunScore Server/Client is utilized in these events. Terminals can be established for use by check-in personnel, announcer, and timekeeping. Entry declaration accepted via online services or Excel spreadsheets for CSV output. Age groups, team/club scoring, division scoring, and almost any possible report generation can be realized.

 

Adjunct Services

  • Scoreboards and race clocks (single- and double-sided)
  • Interfacing with Daktronics scoreboards via a PC with installed Venus software. Running time, instant result output during photo finish judgment, and heat sheets/results from Hy-Tek are possible.
  • Anemometers with electronic and manual displays for recording wind readings in track events and horizontal jumping events
  • Field event scales and Trackmaster gauges. Hammer “stretcher” for proper measurement of hammer and wire.
  • Lap counters and bells
  • Long jump/triple jump foul detector
  • .22 caliber and .32 caliber shells and starting pistols
  • Hip numbers, bib numbers, relay declaration cards
  • Electric generators from 1.2 kW to 5.5 kW