Stopwatches
Stopwatches
Handheld or tabletop timepieces to measure elapsed time between activation and deactivation points; analog or digital; may be shockproof, waterproof, and/or traceable; may have multiple functions; may include a neck cord or other attachment device.
A laboratory stopwatch measures time intervals using specific activation and deactivation points.
Analog or mechanical stopwatches are typically controlled by two buttons. The first button starts the timer and the second stops the measurement, and the elapsed time is displayed. The time can be re-started by pressing the first button again, and the time is reset to zero by pressing the second button again. The second button may also allow for lap times or split times.
Mechanical stopwatches are spring-powered and have to be wound periodically. Digital stopwatches and timers are usually powered by a silver cell or lithium battery.
Digital electronic stopwatches or timers have crystal oscillator timing elements that make them much more accurate than mechanical versions. They may also display the date and time. Some stopwatches count by centiseconds (1/100 of a second), which is not to be confused with milliseconds.
Digital timers are now available with a number of useful features. Some have more than one timing channel and can be used to simultaneously measure the time for more than a single activity.
All stopwatches and timers can be calibrated and certified based on standards traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Testing (NIST). Certified timepieces can then be used to calibrate other devices for everyday use.
Large digital stopwatches found in sports stadiums and that can be seen from a distance are called stopclocks. Stopwatch functions may also be available on wristwatches, cell phones, computers, and other electronic devices.
Fisherbrand™ Water-Resistant, Shock-Resistant Stopwatch
NIST traceability assures quality and accuracy. Fisherbrand Water-Resistant, Shock-Resistant Stopwatch is a general-purpose, quartz LCD digital stopwatch with O-ring-sealed ABS plastic case and is ideal for rough use.
Fisherbrand™ 100-min. Count Down/Up Timer
Single-channel timer with a timing capacity of 99 minutes and 59 seconds
United Scientific™ Digital Stopwatch
This digital stopwatch features a lanyard and exceptional value.
Fisherbrand™ Jumbo-Digit Water-Resistant Stopwatch
Jumbo 0.5 in. (1.3cm) digits are easy to read.
Fisherbrand™ 300 Memory Water-Resistant Stopwatch
Memory storage for 300 lap times. Fisherbrand 300 Memory Water-Resistant Stopwatch has an O-ring-sealed and shock-resistant ABS plastic case with nonslip rubber sides.
United Scientific Supplies Digital Timer with Photogates
Microprocessor-controlled four-digit timer.
Supertek™ Digital Stopwatch
This electronic Digital Stopwatch features multiple display and timer options that are easy to use.
FLIR Systems Extech Humidity/Temperature HeatWatch™
Multi-functional timing device features user selectable heat index alarm and measures temperature and humidity. Stopwatch has 6 modes: Time/Date, Heat Index, Chrono Lap, Alarm, Timer, and Chrono Split Mode.
Fisherbrand™ Single-Action Stopwatch™
Simple and intuitive to use.
Fisherbrand™ Water-Resistant Stopwatches
General-purpose stopwatch. Fisherbrand Water-Resistant Stopwatch/Chronograph displays time of day and has a time-of-day alarm.
Fisherbrand™ Stopwatch/Chronograph
Reads times up to 24 hours and displays time-of-day.