Description

Introducing the Witty Dual Beam Timing System, i.e. one on top of the other, so that only the simultaneous interruption of both photocells generates a signal. This system ensures that the photocells are interrupted by the chest and not by the athlete’s leading arm. It is also possible to add to Witty an unlimited number of photocells to allow multiple intermediate times.

The Witty Dual Beam Timing System includes all the accessories required to immediately start a training session. The small size and limited weight make it easy to use and transport.
Included in the Timing System:

• 1 Witty timer
• 4 wireless photocells
• 4 reflectors
• 8 telescopic tripods
• 4 Dual Mount Brackets
• 2 Interconnector Cables
• 1 battery charger (charges the two photocells and timer simultaneously)
• 4 USB cables
• 1 padded backpack for transport (contains all the components of the Kit, including the accessories)
• 1 Witty Manager Software

Additional Dual Beam Gates are available.

The Witty System is Microgate’s portable timing system- the compact size, anatomical shape, and innovative design makes the Witty Timing System practical and easy to use. Graphical icons and on-screen instructions on the colour display ensure user-friendliness and ease of use. With 8 different radio frequencies to choose from, it is possible to work simultaneously with several Witty timing systems (timer and photocells) in the same training area. Various pre-configured test types are available (single tests, group tests, in-line tests, shuttles, counter, etc.) plus the user can also create customised test protocols directly on the timer. The Witty system stores and displays all times which can then be downloaded into the Witty Manager software.

Due to the integrated transmission system, which has a range of 150 metres, the photocells are highly reliable. Redundant radio transmission ensures that the data acquired is transmitted to the timer with the maximum precision (±0.4 thousandths of a second) even if the signal is disturbed. The Witty timer remotely recognises the photocell ID number, so the user can easily set the signal type on the photocell: start, stop, and intermediate times.

Witty Manager Software

Witty Manager is a PC software for Microsoft Windows (XP Sp3, Vista, Win7, Win8) for managing the data collected with the Witty System, displaying rankings, graphs, histories, etc.
The main functions are:

• managing Athletes’ Personal Data including pictures and divided into groups of categories
• managing the Start Lists
• creating Customised Test definitions
• downloading data from Witty and displaying Results in highly configurable tables and graphs
• updating the Witty and photocell firmware

The Witty System can be used in combination with the Optojump Next system- the photocells can be used to give an external start and stop impulse to the Optojump Next modular system as well as record intermediate times during sprint tests. Just set up the photocells and connect the Witty timer to the Optojump software- the photocells will transmit directly to the software.

Research Documents

• Reliability of Change of Direction and Agility Assessments in Youth Soccer Players - James Dugdale
• Validity and Reliability of a Commercially Available Indoor Tracking System to Assess Distance and Time in Court-Based Sports - Enrique Colino