Remote Digital Stop Watch

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When complete with a remote, digital stop watches have a variety of uses.

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About Digitized Stop Watches

Digital stop watches have the combined benefit of precision time keeping and excellent readability. Unlike their analog counterparts, digital stop watches allow the measurement of time to a mere fraction of a second, without the need to closely examine the position of clock hands. These watches are also often large in size, meaning that they can be seen from several feet away, making them ideal for public events or occasions when high visibility is important.

Whereas traditional stop watches are similar in shape and style to a clock, modern digital stop watches (which are often also known as timers) are actually boards that display the time. These boards can either be free standing, which makes them portable, or can be mounted on a table or wall. The modern stop watch or timer often comes complete with a number of useful accessories, including a remote control.

Why Use a Remote Digital Stop Watch

A digital stop watch has a number of key features making it useful for a variety of uses.

Battery option: The fact that many digital stop watches have a battery option means the stop watch can be used away from a power supply. This makes it useful for outside events such as sports competitions or other outdoor contests.

Portable: Digital stop watches are often designed to be portable, making them attractive to organizers of events who may have to travel from venue to venue. This also means that the stop watch can be moved around a venue for better visibility.

Mains Power Back Up: Some digital stop watches also come complete with mains power back up, reducing the need to run on batteries all the time . With a battery and mains power combination the stop watch will operate in most situations giving maximum flexibility.

Benefits of Remote Controlled Digital Stop Watch

Using a digital control to operate a stop watch means that the operator need not be next to the stop watch. This is useful for events such as timing examinations where the invigilator may wish to remain in front of the class or sports events.

Remote controls for stop watches are often able to operate from several yards away, and are powerful enough not to require a direct line of vision. There are specialist stop watches that are designed specifically for these occasions and these include:

  • Electronics USA: Key features include 6 digit display and remote control for start, stop and stop watch reset.
  • Ultrak t-100: Battery or mains operated, remote control works from 150 feet.
  • Ultrak SCOR: A score board with stop watch functionality. This is portable as well as floor or table mounted. Stop watch remote control works from 150 feet.
  • Raceclock: The accessories for this stop watch and timer system include a remote control.

Other Types of Remote Stop Watch

When there is an occasional use for a stop watch or timer, there are often other solutions that can help measure an accurate time. Mobile phones, for instance, come complete with a number of additional features and functionality and this often includes a stop watch. This is a useful way to access a stop watch function quickly and easily. It can also be operated discretely from a pocket or bag if the need arises. One example might be for timing activities at work for assessment or benchmarking.

Online stop watches also provide a way to quickly access a timer. Usually, by the simple hit of the start button, all the standard facilities that you would find on a stop watch can be accessed online. This can be useful when working remotely as it allows you to use a timer, perhaps to time a particular job or school assessment without the need to have access to a stop watch.


A digital stop watch or timer with a remote control is a useful tool to have to measure the time at a variety of occasions. The wide selection of different types of stop watches available means that there is likely to be a timer to suit every need.



 


Comments

Hi Brian,

I am not aware of any watches that offer this feature. There are a couple of watches, one from Casio, that offer the ability to use a watch as a remote control for a television. If I come across a new model, I will definitely post and let you know.

-- Contributed by: Lorisoard

I am looking for a digital watch that can be CONTROLLED by remote. i.e. time can be set, stop watch function can be initiated, etc.

Know where I can find one? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

Thanks, Brian

-- Contributed by: Brian

Hi Ron,

Digisport Instruments offers several different models, but they can be costly. Recsupply.com also has a number of watches that allow you to upload information to a computer. You need to make sure you purchase a stop watch that comes with a USB cable and preferably one that has a memory, so you don't have to stop every time and upload information. Hope that helps and you're able to find the tools you need. Good luck to your team.

-- Contributed by: Lorisoard
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