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The Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Classic utilizes the DC-Digital DC-80UTW-BTC Multifunction Timer to provide accurate, highly visible timekeeping for its competitive dog racing and sheep herding contests. With events that require participants and their dogs to complete timed challenges, having a dependable timing display is essential for keeping competitors, event officials, and spectators informed throughout each competition. The DC-80UTW-BTC combines an up-counting timer, countdown timer, and time-of-day clock into one portable display, providing the versatility needed to support different event formats and timing requirements.

The DC-80UTW-BTC features four 8-inch red LED digits that provide clear visibility from distances of up to 400 feet. Its sunlight-resistant LED technology helps maintain readability in outdoor environments, making it suitable for sporting competitions where the display must remain visible across open fields and event areas. Whether timing a dog racing contest or tracking the duration of a sheep herding challenge, the large numerical display allows participants, judges, and spectators to easily follow the running time. The display’s indoor/outdoor toggle switch also allows the unit to be configured for different lighting environments.

One of the primary advantages of the DC-80UTW-BTC is its ability to operate as both an up-counting and countdown timer. For dog racing and sheep herding competitions, the up-timer function can track the elapsed time from the beginning of a run until the competitor completes the course or challenge. When a competition requires participants to work within a predetermined time limit, the countdown function can be configured to count down from as much as 99 hours, displaying time down to hundredths of a second. This flexibility allows event organizers to select the timing method that best fits the requirements of each competition.

The included WRC-8T handheld wireless remote provides convenient control of the timer from a distance, allowing event personnel to manage timing without needing to access the display itself. Operating on LoRa radio frequency technology within the 902–928 MHz band, the wireless control system provides an operating range of more than 1,500 feet outdoors and more than 300 feet indoors. This extended wireless range is particularly useful for outdoor sporting events where the timer may be positioned near the competition area while officials operate the controls from another location. The remote provides access to the timer’s primary functions, including starting, stopping, resetting, selecting count direction, and adjusting the displayed time.

The DC-80UTW-BTC also includes a time-of-day function in a 12-hour format, making it a multifunction display beyond its primary use as a competition timer. Its internal quartz timing system is factory calibrated to an accuracy of ±0.0005 pulses per second at 10 MHz, providing precise timekeeping for competitive applications. Additionally, an audible piezo beep provides feedback when buttons are pressed and signals the end of a countdown, helping officials recognize important timer events.

Designed for portable outdoor applications, the DC-80UTW-BTC features a durable aluminum IP66-rated waterproof enclosure with a fingerprint-resistant black powder-coated finish. The enclosure measures 25 inches wide, 11 inches tall, and 3-1/4 inches deep, providing a compact but highly visible timing solution. Its heavy-duty aluminum tripod allows the display to be positioned where it can be easily seen by competitors and spectators, while the integrated carrying handle and carrying case make transportation and setup convenient between event locations.

Key Features of the DC-80UTW-BTC Used for Competitive Events:

• Multifunction Timing: Counts up, counts down, and displays 12-hour time of day.
• Elapsed Time Tracking: Counts up to 99 hours with hundredths-of-a-second resolution.
• Countdown Timing: Counts down from as much as 99 hours to hundredths of a second.
• Large LED Display: Four 8-inch sunlight-resistant red LED digits for visibility up to 400 feet.
• Wireless Remote Operation: Included WRC-8T LoRa wireless controller with 1,500+ feet of outdoor operating range.
• Portable Mounting: Heavy-duty aluminum tripod, integrated carrying handle, and carrying case.
• Outdoor Protection: IP66-rated aluminum waterproof enclosure with a black powder-coated finish.
• Rechargeable Battery Power: Two sealed lead-acid batteries provide approximately eight hours of operation.
• Audible Feedback: Piezo beep for countdown end-of-period notification and button presses.
• Precision Timekeeping: Factory-calibrated quartz timing accuracy of ±0.0005 pps at 10 MHz.

By utilizing the DC-80UTW-BTC, Soldier Hollow Sheepdog Classic has a versatile timing solution capable of supporting the different timing requirements of dog racing and sheep herding competitions. Its combination of large, sunlight-resistant LED digits, extended-range wireless operation, multiple timing functions, and portable battery-powered construction makes it well suited for outdoor competitive events. The ability to switch between counting up, counting down, and displaying the time of day gives event organizers a single multifunction timer that can be configured for a variety of competition formats while keeping the running time visible to everyone involved.

Wired Remote Controller: WRC-8T

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