Catapult Vector User Manual Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. OUTLINE …………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg. 2 VECTOR S7 DEVICE …………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 2 - 4 SYSTEM LOGIN …………………………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 4 - 5 COLLECTING DATA ……………………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 6 - 7 DOWNLOADING DATA ………………………………………………………………………………Pg. 7 - 8 SOFTWARE USER GUIDE LINKS ………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 8 VECTOR ANCHOR & VECTOR DOCK …………………………………………………………… Pg.
1. OUTLINE The Catapult Vector S7device is a professional-grade GNSS system designed to measure the performance of elite athletes within individual and team sports. This document introduces the Vector S7 hardware components and provides an explanation of functionality and general operation. The OpenField software system Data is collected live and downloaded to the OpenField console and can then be uploaded to the OpenField cloud post session.
Figure 1. – Vector S7 wearable Device DEVICE ICON/LED FUNCTIONALITY A: Indicates the state of the battery (charging, low battery, ect) B: Indicates a connection to the sateliete (GNSS) or ClearSky RTLS system. C: Indicates a connection to Heart Rate D: Indicates use of wideband transmitter. E: Indicates a connection to Bluetooth. Vector S7 Device Operation Overview: 1. Charging: Each Vector S7 device is charged and configured, prior to use, using the specifically designed Vector Dock.
players box then press ‘+period’ to start recording. To end the live session, press the stop icon 5. Download Session: Turn the devices off by pressing the button on the side of the device for 2 seconds and release. Place Vector S7 devices in Vector Dock press the dock ‘ignition button’ and connect USB to PC. Press settings then transfer. Press begin transfer. Once display says ‘finished’, data can be viewed from calendar.
• APAC (Australia Pacific and Asia): https://openfield.catapultsports.com • EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa): https://eu.catapultsports.com • US (North and South America): https://us.catapultsports.com 2) The OpenField Console Software can be downloaded from the OpenField Cloud. Login to the OpenField cloud with the account credentials and click the Downloads tab. Click the link under 'Secure Download' to download the latest version of the OpenField Console.
4. COLLECTING DATA COLLECTING LIVE DATA (GPS/GNSS) A Live Activity is an Activity being analysed in real time whilst the Devices are being used; this is achieved via Data being collected through the Vector receiver (GNSS) or Anchors (LPS). Live Activities are extremely useful to be able to provide real time feedback on Athlete Performance. 1. Ensure the devices, console and receiver are all set to indoor or outdoor mode.
. Start a New Live Period and PIP Athletes as necessary. See our Periods article for more information on how to create and stop Periods. 8. When the Activity is completed, stop all live Periods and press the pause button. 5. DOWNLOADING DATA Data is recorded on the Device in a 'Raw File', which is created every time the Device is turned on; up to 31 Raw Files can be stored on a Device at once.
1. To reach the Data Transfer screen without an automatic download, click 'Start' from the Console Tile Screen, then click 'Settings' in the top left of the console screen. From the settings menu, select the 'Transfer' tab. 2. Connect the Devices to the PC, then in the 'Data Transfer' screen, ensure the correct number of devices are connected. 3. Select the Transfer Range of the sessions you want to download.
7. Vector Anchor & Vector Dock VECTOR ANCHOR Anchor Specification: • GNSS Antenna (GPS and Glonass) • Wi-Fi (dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz) • USB C • WBT Antenna (6.5 GHz) The water-resistant wireless receiver design is built to pick up devices for player data capture in a ~250meter range by using wideband communication (6.5 GHz). The wideband transmitter provides more robust communication between devices and receiver(s) and improves immunity to third party environmental interference such as, Wi-Fi.
The Vector Smart Docking Station consists of 24 individual device slots, an ‘ignition’ button, a USB port and a power supply port. The ignition button functionality gives the user the ability to turn on or off all connected devices with one button press. The USB port connects the devices to the PC via a USB cord to enable device configuration and downloading of the raw files on the devices. The Vector Dock is built to last up to 6 hours without a power supply with use of an onboard battery.
Regulatory Notices USA Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.