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Installation Guide for Freelap models including: Tx Track Pro Timing System, Tx Track Pro, Timing System
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DocumentDocumentMOUNTAIN BIKE COMPLETE GUIDE In this guide, you will find all the information needed to set up your Freelap timing system and get you started with training. SWISS TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY Create your MyFreelap account 3 Attach your FxChip BLE 3 Place your transmitters 3 - Standard run 4 - System in loop 5 Place your LED Display (optional) 6 Place your mobile device 6 Set up your MyFreelap account 6 Create & Start your Workout 8 About your timing data 9 About synchronization 9 Checklist 10 01. CREATE YOUR MYFREELAP ACCOUNT 1/ Download MyFreelap app (free) MyFreelap app is available for free on App Store and Google Play Store. From your mobile device: go to the app store, search "MyFreelap" app and download it. 2/ Create your MyFreelap account - Open MyFreelap app. At the bottom of the screen, click on "Register". - Fill out the registration form, and click on "Register". - Confirm your registration by clicking on the link in the activation Email we sent you. 3/ Sign in to your MyFreelap account - Enter your username and password to sign in to your MyFreelap account. - Then, turn on the Bluetooth and the Location on your mobile device. You are ready to use the app! 02. ATTACH YOUR FXCHIP BLE Attach the FxChip BLE to the bike using the FxMTB (velcro tape). It must imperatively be attached to the fork of the bike, positioned vertically and facing forward. The height does not matter. /!\ Attaching the transponder to any other location or position may result in inaccuracies or non-detection. 03. TURN ON & PLACE YOUR TRANSMITTERS We will guide you on 2 different configurations. You can read only the one you need: - 1: Standard run with intermediate LAP times - page n°4 - 2: System in loop - page n°5 3 N°1 : STANDARD RUN WITH INTERMEDIATE TIMES Freelap products needed : - 1 FxChip BLE transponder - 1 Tx Track Pro transmitter (code START) - 1 Tx Track Pro transmitter (code FINISH) Optional: Add additional Tx Track Pro transmitters (code LAP) to create multiple sectors on your course and get intermediate times. Mobile device at 5-50m from the FINISH transmitter 5m START INTERMEDIATE FINISH LED Display 50m max from the FINISH transmitter Live · Standard Timing Live · Standard Timing 00:07.71 MIKE Last LAP ID Ranking N° ID LAP SPDLISI(TTPm.E)/EsD) 4 BA-00000:07-.0701.01(202:)0670.771.78 3 BA-00000:07-.0803.0(902:)0670.873.66 2 BA-00000:07+.9002.00(024:)0670.972.57 1 BLLA12-000000000:::000743...853880000(0002:::)000633477000...588769888...650519 00:07.71 MIKE Last LAP N° ID 3 MIKE 2 JOHN 2 MIKE 1 JOHN 1 MIKE L1 L2 LAP 00:07.71 (2) 00:07.83 (2) 00:07.81 (2) 00:07.92 (2) 00:07.88 (2) 00:04.58 00:03.30 ID GAP -00.12 +00.02 -00.11 +00.04 Ranking SPLIT 00:07.71 (m) DIST. 60 (m/s) SPEED 7.78 00:07.83 60 7.66 00:07.81 60 7.68 00:07.92 60 7.57 00:07.88 60 7.61 00:04.58 30 6.55 00:07.88 30 9.09 Optional 1m off the ground Tx Track Pro code START Optional Tx Track Pro code LAP Tx Track Pro code FINISH Turn on and set up your Tx Track Pro transmitters - Turn on the transmitter: press the central "ON/OFF" button for 1 second. - Once the transmitter is on, press the central button again (short press) to select the desired code (START = start transmitter/ LAP = intermediate transmitter/ FINISH = finish transmitter). Each short press of the central button switches you to the next code. The LED of the selected code flashes. Place your Tx Track Pro transmitters · Place your Tx Track Pro code START on the start line as follow: - Place it on the ground (do not raise it) - This transmitter has the shape of an arrow. Place the transmitter at the edge of the track, pointing the arrow towards the track (perpendicularly) to draw your 3.5 meters imaginary line of passage. - For an optimal accuracy, take the start at least 5 meters before the START transmitter. · The same way, place your Tx Track Pro code LAP at the desired locations to get your intermediate times (optional). · Finally, place your Tx Track Pro transmitter code FINISH on the finish line. - The rider must always pass within 3.5m of the Tx Track Pro transmitters. - Transmitters must be at least 10m apart - Maximum 11 transmitters on your course 4 N°2 : SYSTEM IN LOOP Freelap products needed : - 1 FxChip BLE transponder - 1 Tx Track Pro transmitter (code FINISH) Mobile device at 5-50m from the FINISH transmitter START/ FINISH 1m off the ground Live · Standard Timing Live · Standard Timing 00:07.71 MIKE Last LAP ID Ranking N° ID LAP SPDLISI(TTPm.E)/EsD) 4 BA-00000:07-.0701.10(202:)0670.771.78 3 BA-00000:07-.0803.0(902:)0670.873.66 2 BA-00000:07+.9002.0(0024:)0670.972.57 1 BA-00000:07.880(02:)0670.878.61 LL12 0000::0043..53800000::00334700..586988..5059 00:07.71 MIKE Last LAP N° ID 3 MIKE 2 JOHN 2 MIKE 1 JOHN 1 MIKE L1 L2 LAP 00:07.71 (2) 00:07.83 (2) 00:07.81 (2) 00:07.92 (2) 00:07.88 (2) 00:04.58 00:03.30 ID GAP -00.12 +00.02 -00.11 +00.04 Ranking SPLIT 00:07.71 (m) DIST. 60 (m/s) SPEED 7.78 00:07.83 60 7.66 00:07.81 60 7.68 00:07.92 60 7.57 00:07.88 60 7.61 00:04.58 30 6.55 00:07.88 30 9.09 Optional LED Display 50m max from the FINISH transmitter Tx Track Pro code FINISH Turn on and set up your Tx Track Pro transmitter - Turn on the transmitter: press the central "ON/OFF" button for 1 second. - Once the transmitter is on, press the central button again (short press) to select the code FINISH. Each short press of the central button switches you to the next code. The LED of the code FINISH flashes. Place your Tx Track Pro transmitter · Place your Tx Track Pro code FINISH on the "start/finish" line as follow: - Place it on the ground (do not raise it) - This transmitter has the shape of an arrow. Place the transmitter at the edge of the track, pointing the arrow towards the track (perpendicularly) to draw your 3.5 meters imaginary line of passage. - To take the start: stay 5 seconds minimum in the transmitter detection field and then start the race. The rider must always pass within 3.5m of the Tx Track Pro transmitter. 5 04. TURN ON & PLACE YOUR LED DISPLAY Optional - Turn on your LED Display: Press the "ON/OFF" button. - Screw the screen onto its tripods. - Place your LED Display after the FINISH transmitter at a maximum distance of 50 meters. // Your LED Display uses broadcast communication. This means that your BLE device automatically transmits the data. No manipulation is required. 05. PLACE YOUR MOBILE DEVICE To ensure the perfect reception of the data, make sure the mobile device running the MyFreelap App is at least 1m off the ground. Depending on your mobile device, you will be able to stand between 5 and 50 meters (for the most recent devices) away from the finish line. // If the rider is using a smartwatch or is keeping his smartphone in his pocket: it's ok. 06. SET UP YOUR MYFREELAP ACCOUNT When you are using MyFreelap app for the first time, we recommend you to: - Enter your Setting Preferences - Create a Team - Create an Exercise 1/ Set up your General Settings On the main menu, click on "Settings" and then on "General Settings". · Enter your Initials: It will be displayed in the data table instead of the Chip ID (max. 4 characters) · Choose your Time format · Choose your Distance Unit · Choose your Speed Unit · Set up your Full screen mode (Mode and Number) · Choose your MyFreelap Theme 2/ Create a Team (optional) "Teams" section lets you create start lists to time several riders. - From the main bottom menu, click on "Teams". - Click to create a new Team. - Enter the name of the Team, and a description and a logo of the Team (optional), then click on "Next". - Add members to the Team. MyFreelap offers you 3 ways to add members: Add members manually, Import a list, or add members from your MyFreelap Relations. 6 If you add members manually or import a list we recommend you to complete for each rider: First Name* (required) Last Name Email: Lets you know if the member has a MyFreelap account and if he is part of your MyFreelap Relations. Chip ID: Assign a unique chip ID to each rider to save time when creating your Workout. Initials: will be displayed instead of the chip IDs. 3/ Create an Exercise (optional) Exercises let you easily: Choose your timing mode (Standard or Roster); Enter distances to get distance and speed data; Choose the data you want to display. - From the main menu, click on "Exercises". - Click to create a new Exercise. Mountain Bike Step n°1: Settings Enter the Name of the Exercise (must be unique) Enter a Description (optional) Select the Sport Select the Timing Method: Standard timing (the most used in biking) You can add distance(s) to get your distance and speed data (optional) When you are done, click "Next" to go to Step n°2. Step n°2: Display Data By default, data types are enabled based on the standard data template of the selected sport. Here you can customize the data you want to display. Click to turn ON the data you want to display, and turn OFF the data you want to hide. Click "Save" to save your Exercise. 7 07. CREATE & START YOUR WORKOUT - From the main menu, click on "Workouts". - Click to create a new Workout, and enter: Mountain Bike Exercise n°1 Mountain Bike Exercise n°1 The Name of the Workout Edit the Day & Time if needed A Description (optional) Select the Sport of the Workout Select the type of Freelap BLE device you will use Select the type of Workout: - Single: Enter the ID of the chip you will use (2 letters and 4 digits written on the front of your device), and enter your Initials (max. 4 character) - Team: Select a Team in the dropdown list Choose the Exercise of the Workout (optional) Steps 2: Start List (Team Workout only) Click to turn OFF the missing riders Enter/edit Initials (max. 4 characters) Assign a chip to each rider (chip ID must be unique). Then click "Start" to start the Workout. 03:21.88 · You are ready to start the Workout ! Data will be instantly collected, stored and displayed. · Click on to display the full screen mode. · Once the Workout is finished, click on to end it. 8 08. ABOUT YOUR TIMING DATA In the data table, data displayed depends on the set up of the Workout: Training - Exercice n°1 05/05/2022 06:00PM Training at Verbier Bikepark. Exercise n°1 1 Data Ranking N° ID LAP 1 MIKE 03:21.88 (2) L1 01:55.58 L2 01:26.30 MIKE BA-0365 (m) (km/h) GAP SPLIT DIST. SPEED 03:21.88 2170 38.70 01:55.58 1085 33.79 03:21.88 1085 45.26 P1 MIKE 16:45.72 2 MIKE 03:22.92 (2) +01.04 03:22.92 2170 38.50 P2 MIKE 22:39.06 3 MIKE 03:13.83 (2) -09.09 03:13.83 2170 40.30 Tot MIKE 09:58.63 6510 · N°: Number of the LAP(1,2,3 ..) / Number of the Rest time (P1, P2, P3 ...) · ID: Chip ID / or Initials · LAP: LAP time (the number of intermediate times of the LAP is indicated in parenthesis) + Click on a LAP to see the details of the intermediate times · GAP: Time Gap (with the previous LAP time or with the Best LAP time) · Best Time: Green background · Slowest Time: Red background · SPLIT: Total cumulative time of the LAPs (the Rest times reset the SPLIT back to 0) · DIST. (unit): Distance of the LAP · SPEED (unit): Average speed of the LAP · Rest Times: Marked with a yellow border, named P1, P2... · Total row: Show the Total time of the LAPs and the Total distance covered. (Yellow background is displayed at the bottom of the table if there is only 1 rider or if you filter the data table.) 09. ABOUT SYNCHRONIZATION Data is automatically saved locally on your MyFreelap app. · If you have Internet during the Workout (online Workout): the data is automatically synchronized to your MyFreelap Web account. · If you do not have Internet during the Workout (offline Workout): This icon appears in the overview of your Workout. As soon as you have an Internet connection, click on the icon to synchronize your Workout data to your MyFreelap Web account. For more information please check our complete MyFreelap guide: www.freelap.com/support/myfreelap-app 9 10. CHECKLIST Verify that : - You are using the Freelap devices recommended for your sport. - You have the last version available of MyFreelap app - MyFreelap app is opened on your mobile device and run in first plan (required on IOS) - Bluetooth & Location are activated on your mobile device - Your chip is attached to the fork of the bike, positioned vertically and facing forward - Transmitters are turned on, correctly placed, and set on the correct code - You have 1 transmitter set to the code "FINISH" - Your course does not contain more than 11 transmitters - Transmitters are at least 10 meters apart - You cross the detection zone of each transmitter during the Workout - You correctly place your mobile device: next to the FINISH transmitter (between 5m-50m) at a height of 1 meter. (If you are using a smartwatch or keeping your phone in your pocket: it's ok). - That your chips and your LED Display have the latest update available. To update it you have to use FDM (Freelap Device Manager) app - The batteries of your devices are not flat change it (cf: instructions for use of your devices) Av. D.-Jeanrichard 2A - CH-2114 Fleurier - Switzerland Phone : +41 (0)32 861 52 42 / E-mail : contact@freelap.ch www.freelap.com FOLLOW US ! SWISS TECHNOLOGY © Freelap SA - All rights reserved | Freelap is a registered trademark of Freelap SA. V171122