Identify your SmartSpeed Dash timing unit

If you have just received your SmartSpeed Dash system, are trying to troubleshoot an issue with the VALD support team, or updating firmware, it's important to identify the specific SmartSpeed Dash model you have - LEGACY or BLE - as they both behave differently.

SmartSpeed Dash LEGACY

This is the original model of the SmartSpeed Dash timing units and includes legacy Bluetooth communication.

The SmartSpeed Dash Legacy can be identified by the serial number listed below the barcode on the model sticker (not pictured above).

Legacy units will have a serial number lower than SSD600800, or starting with PTxxxxxx.

SmartSpeed Dash BLE

This model of SmartSpeed Dash includes updated BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication.

The SmartSpeed Dash BLE can be identified by the blue circle on the base of the unit (pictured above).

BLE Dash units can also be identified by their serial number, listed below the barcode on the model sticker.

BLE units will have a serial number of SSD600800 or higher.

If you are using one or more Legacy Dash units with one or more BLE Dash units, all timing units must have the latest firmware installed. See our updating firmware guide for more information.