Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. 360 Herndon Parkway Suite 1400 Herndon, VA 20170 http://www.rheintech.com Appendix K: Client: EDH (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Model: FlightScope X1 Standards: FCC 15.245/IC RSS-210 FCC/IC ID: QXP-SS661/4612A-SS661 Report #: 2013032 Manual Please refer to the following pages.
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FlightScope X1 User Manual GENERAL AND SAFETY NOTICES Summary The following notices and general safety precautions must be observed during the operation, service and repair of this equipment. Failure to comply with these precautions or with warnings elsewhere in the manual violates standards of the design, manufacture and intended use of the equipment. EDH accepts no liability for failure to comply with these notices.
FlightScope X1 User Manual IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Déclaration IC Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
FlightScope X1 User Manual Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................................................. 1 Getting Started - Installation ...................................................................... 3 System Components ............................................................................... 3 Hooking up the cables ............................................................................... 4 USB Cable Connection ...........................
FlightScope X1 User Manual Technical Capabilities ............................................................................... 21 Balls and Clubs ................................................................................. 21 Measurement zone ............................................................................ 21 Launch velocity ................................................................................. 21 Launch angles..................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing FlightScope®, the world’s first-ever 3D Doppler tracking system for golf. FlightScope measures how a player hits golf balls, providing information about the player and the equipment (clubs and balls).
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GETTING STARTED - INSTALLATION Before FlightScope can be used, the sensor and other hardware and software must be installed. System Components Your X1 system needs a PC/Notebook computer to install and use FlightScope. The components included with your system are: Sensor Unit USB Cable AC Adapter Mains Power Cord Software on CD User Manual Carry Case The system is intended for use with a PC or notebook computer. See section on Error! Reference source not found. for details of compatible devices.
HOOKING UP THE CABLES CAUTION Ensure that connectors are inserted with the correct orientation. The connectors are keyed to ensure that they are inserted correctly. Do not force the connectors when inserting. USB Cable Connection Insert the Communications Cable (USB) to your PC and connect the other end to the COMMS connector marked with the symbol . Insert the connector and fasten the nut lightly. Power Supply Connection Insert the AC Adapter connector into the Power connector on the rear of the sensor.
PLACING THE SENSOR NOTE Use FlightScope on a level surface. There must be no obstructions in front of the sensor.
SETTING UP THE SENSOR Position The sensor must be placed between 2.4 to 4 meters (8 to 14 ft.) behind the tee. Ground Surface The sensor should be used on a level surface, (grass, carpet, or hard floor). Handle CAUTION The handle is locked in position by spring loaded plungers. Release the plungers before moving the handle. Do not force the handle while locked. Release the handle by sliding the two lock catches inwards to release the spring loaded pins that lock the handle position.
Switching On and Off Switching On The FlightScope X1 has no On/Off switch. It will start up when it is connected to a power supply. The system is powered by the supplied AC adapter, which in turn must be connected to an AC supply (100-240 V AC single phase). When on, the Status LED indicator lamp will light up and blink. See LED Indicator states below. Switching Off The FlightScope X1 has no On/Off switch. Simply switch off the power supply or disconnect the power cable from the sensor.
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Setup Wizard NOTE Do set-up at least the first time the system is used. The Setup Wizard is a step-by-step procedure to be followed before using the FlightScope. It can be skipped if the set-up remains unchanged between use, but should be repeated if the set-up changes (e.g. if the system is moved to a different location). The Setup Wizard can be started from the Main screen menu or from the Advanced Settings (F10) menu. Step-by-step procedure Setup 1.
Setup 2. Set up the sensor mode and geometry. Set the Detection Mode: Select Indoor if the system is used indoors e.g. in a hitting cage with limited ball travel distance. Select Outdoor if hitting outdoors e.g. on a driving range or golf course. Select Long Indoor to use when the ball travel distance is more than 20 yards/meters but full ball flight is not possible (e.g. there is a distant net Choose the Units to use for entering for the hitting geometry (Inches or Centimeters).
Ball Origin The purpose of this step is to point the sensor through the tee position along a desired target line. The target line could for example be to a distant flag or feature on a driving range, or to the center of an indoor hitting cage net. To use the wizard, select a club type to use for the test (iron, driver or wedge) and proceed to hit one or more balls from the chosen tee position. The ball origin for each shot is displayed as a blue dot.
Setup 4. Set Altitude Set the altitude (meters or feet) as Sea Level, Medium, High or a Custom value. The Altitude setting is important when Indoor or Long Indoor modes are used, as this affects the calculation of ball flight from the initial trajectory Click “Next” to continue. Setup 5. Set Units of Measurement Set the units of measurement for data (Metric or Imperial). To complete the setup, press Finish. . The system is now ready for use.
SPIN MEASUREMENT FlightScope measures the spin of a ball accurately both outdoors as well indoors where ball flight distance/time is limited. CAUTION Balls in poor condition or of poor quality (for example damaged balls) should not be used when measuring spin because the marks on the ball may cause incorrect spin to be reported. Spin measurement methods FlightScope directly measures the spin rate of the ball both indoors and outdoors.
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SENSOR STATUS INDICATORS Various system status and controls are displayed in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Sensor Status Sensor status is displayed as follows: Disconnected Sleeping Standby Active The indicator will show Disconnected (red) when the sensor is not connected (by either USB cable or Wi-Fi or if the sensor is not switched on.
When the roll angle is within acceptable limits, only the tilt angle is displayed.
SENSOR FIRMWARE UPDATING This section describes the procedures to update Sensor firmware. CAUTION Sensor firmware programming is a critical task that requires the power supply and USB connections to be uninterrupted while in process. 1. With the sensor connected and switched on, open the Firmware Writer program from the Start Menu. 2. After the application has opened click on Configure Devices on the welcome screen. 3. Select a sensor from the list (in case more than one sensor is found).
4. Use the Refresh button to update the list if a sensor is removed and reconnected to the PC. If no sensors are listed after pressing the refresh button when a sensor is connected then the PC may still be installing software drivers. 5. On the next screen, click Browse to locate the firmware file. 6. From the open dialog box find and select the golf_6_xx.fsj file and click on “Open” .
7. Press Next to proceed with the selected firmware file. 8. The Product Key dialog box will pop up and indicate if a product key is required or not. 9. If the message “Please contact EDH for a product key to run this firmware”, you will be asked to supply the information provided in the product key window. Click “OK” and make a note of the information. This information must be supplied to an EDH support engineer by email on support@flightscope.com. The product key to enter will be provided on return.
10. The firmware will now be written to the sensor: 11. On completion of writing, cycle the power on the Sensor to reboot, and then click on Finish.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES Specifications below represent typical performance. Balls and Clubs All regulation tournament balls and good quality practice range balls. All woods, drivers, irons, wedges and hybrids can be measured. Measurement zone The sensor measures ball flight in a spatial volume of approximately 20 degrees by 20 degrees around its pointing direction. Launch velocity From 2 to 400 km/h (1.2 to 250 mph) Launch angles Vertical and horizontal (direction) angles, within the measurement zone.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions (approximate) 300 x 325 x 100 mm (117/8 x 12¾ x 4 in) (H x W x D) Mass (sensor) 3.3 kg (7¾lbs) ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Ambient temperature: Recommended operating range: 0ºC to 45ºC (32ºF to 104ºF) Ingress protection: IP54 / NEMA-4 ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Electrical supply: 100-240 V AC @ 0.2 Amp 50/60Hz single phase Communications interface: USB 2.
PC / MOBILE SPECIFICATIONS PCs and Notebooks Most new PCs or Notebook computers with the following minimum requirements can be used with FlightScope: Processor/speed: Any Memory (RAM): 1 GByte or more recommended Hard disk storage: 80 GByte or more CD/DVD ROM drive 1 Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more Interface ports: USB 2.0 Hi Speed, DC supply current to 500 mA Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7.
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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING FlightScope is designed to operate reliably with a minimum of maintenance for many years. This section tells you how to care for your FlightScope to ensure that you achieve this. Basic Care 1. DIRT AND GREASE: Keep the sensor clean. Clean occasionally with a damp cloth using a light detergent if necessary. WARNING: As a safety precaution, always switch electrical supplies off when working or maintaining electronic equipment. 2.
10. SENSOR DAMAGE: Regularly check the sensor for signs of damage. If enclosure is damaged it can be repaired at a FlightScope service location. 11. REPAIRS: The sensor contains no user serviceable parts. If necessary the sensor must be returned to your supplier for repairs. Unauthorized opening and repair actions may invalidate warranty.
REAR PANEL LED INDICATOR A multi-color LED status indicator is located on the rear panel of the sensor. Colour None State OFF Blue Blinking System switching on Processor Initialization Idle Green flashing (fast) Green flashing (slow) Red/Green flashing Armed Description Power is OFF or Sensor defective. Check power connection/send for servicing. After switch on System is powered ON and the signal processor is running normally. System is powered ON and signal processor is running normally.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Q: What is FlightScope? A: FlightScope is a low-power 3D Doppler tracking sensor for Golf and other sports. It accurately measures the launch and flight of balls and clubs and provides quantitative data about player and equipment performance. Q: How does FlightScope work? A: FlightScope creates a low level electromagnetic field through which the golf ball and the golf club move. The movement creates a disturbance that is detected and processed to extract position and speed.
A: The sensor has been calibrated to be placed or mounted on the floor or ground. To measure accurately, the sensor must be carefully aligned with the tee and the ground. Follow the prescribed setup procedures. Q: Can FlightScope only be used outside on a golf course or driving range? A: No. FlightScope is a versatile instrument that can be used both indoors and outdoors (e.g. at a driving range or golf course).
Q: How does shot classification work? A: The actual path of the ball is determined by various factors like spin, lift, drag, aerodynamic coefficient, air pressure, humidity, etc. By measuring the actual ball flight, FlightScope can determine the type of shot (fade, draw, slice, etc.) Q: Will I receive future enhancements of FlightScope? A: You have a standard 12-month warranty on hardware and software.
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INDEX A AC supply ................................. 22 Advanced settings ..................... 9 Advanced Settings ................... 25 Alignment ...........................25, 30 B Ball marking ............................. 13 Ball origin ...........................10, 11 Ball speed ................................ 29 Basic care ................................ 25 C Camera .................................... 29 Carry distance.......................... 29 Classification ...........................
Pointing direction .................... 10 Power supply ............................. 4 Product Key ............................. 19 R Rain.......................................... 25 Repairs ..................................... 26 Roll..................................... 10, 16 S Safety............................... i, 25, 31 Sea level .................................. 12 Sensor leveling .......................... 6 Sensor position ...................... 5, 6 Sensor status ...........................
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