Freelap Track & Field Complete Guide

Summary

• Create your MyFreelap account
• Attach your FxChip BLE
• Place your transmitters
  • Flying Start configuration
  • Start Block configuration
• Place your LED Display (optional)
• Place your mobile device
• Set up your MyFreelap account
• Create & Start your Workout
• About your timing data
• About synchronization
• Checklist
• Annexes

01. Create Your MyFreelap Account

1/ Download MyFreelap app (free)
The MyFreelap app is available for free on the 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 the MyFreelap app. At the bottom of the screen, click on "Create Account". Fill out the registration form, and click on "Register". MyFreelap will send you an activation email. Open the email and click on the "Activate Now" button to confirm your registration.

3/ Sign in to your MyFreelap account
Enter your username or email, and your password to sign in to your MyFreelap account. Turn on the Bluetooth ? and the Location ? on your mobile device. You are ready to use the app!

02. Attach Your FxChip BLE

An image shows Freelap timing equipment on a running track. This includes a yellow Tx transmitter, a black carrying bag with the Freelap logo, a circular FxChip BLE device, and a small yellow transmitter. The track has painted lines, including numbers '26'.

Diagram illustrating how to attach the Freelap FxChip BLE to an athlete's shorts. The FxChip BLE has a clip that inserts into a notch on the back of the device. This clip is then attached to the waistband of the athlete's shorts, ensuring the chip is centered at the waist, aligned with the navel, and positioned vertically.

03. Turn On & Place Your Transmitters

We will guide you on 2 different configurations. You can read only the one you need:

• 1: Flying Start (with only Tx Junior Pro transmitters - page 4)
• 2: Start Block (with Tx Touch Pro OR e-Starter START transmitters - page 5)

N°1: Flying Start (Timing 30M)

Freelap products needed:

• 1 FxChip BLE transponder
• 1 Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code START)
• 1 Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code FINISH)

Optional: Add additional Tx Junior Pro transmitters (code LAP) to create multiple sectors on your course and get intermediate LAP times.

Diagram for the Flying Start configuration. It shows a running track with a START line at 0m and a FINISH line at 30m. Transmitters are placed at specific points: a Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code START) at 0m, optional Tx Junior Pro transmitters (code LAP) at 10m and 20m, and a Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code FINISH) at 30m. The diagram indicates that transmitters should be 1m off the ground. A mobile device and an optional LED Display are shown positioned 5-50m from the FINISH transmitter.

Turn on and set up your Tx Junior Pro transmitters

• Turn on the transmitter: press the central "ON/OFF" button for 2 seconds.
• 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 Junior Pro transmitters

• Place your Tx Junior Pro code START on the start line as follow: Place it on the ground (do not raise it). At the edge of the track, less than 1.5m from the athlete's pass. For an optimal accuracy, you should start to run 20m before the START transmitter (or at least 5m before).
• The same way, place your Tx Junior Pro code LAP at the desired locations to get your intermediate times (optional).
• Finally, place your Tx Junior Pro transmitter code FINISH on the finish line.

• The athlete must always pass within 1.5m of the Tx Junior Pro transmitters.
• Transmitters must be at least 10m apart.
• Maximum 11 transmitters on your course.

Example: Timing 4 athletes simultaneously - on ANNEX N°1 page 11.

N°2: Start Block (Timing 60M)

Freelap products needed:

• 1 FxChip BLE transponder
• 1 Tx Touch Pro OR e-Starter transmitter
• 1 Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code FINISH)

Optional: Add additional Tx Junior Pro transmitters (code LAP) to create multiple sectors on your course and get intermediate LAP times.

Diagram for the Start Block configuration. It shows a running track with a START line at 0m and a FINISH line at 60.8m. A Tx Touch Pro or e-Starter transmitter is placed at 0m. Optional Tx Junior Pro transmitters (code LAP) are placed at 20.8m and 40.8m. A Tx Junior Pro transmitter (code FINISH) is placed at 60.8m. The diagram indicates transmitters should be 1m off the ground. A mobile device and an optional LED Display are shown positioned 5-50m from the FINISH transmitter.

Place your START transmitter (Tx Touch Pro or e-Starter)

Place your START transmitter on the ground (do not raise it) on the start line.

About taking the start:

• Tx Touch Pro: Keep your thumb pressed on the central button. LED starts flashing to indicate that the device is ready. Release the button and start the race. It will emit a confirmation "beep".
• e-Starter: Press the starter top button. The transmitter is waiting 10s to let you prepare yourself. Then it emits a "SET" voice sound to warn that the pistol shot is imminent. Take the start at the sound of the pistol shot (Be careful not to start before the sound signal. The transmitter does not detect false start.). No need to wait until the first athletes have finished their run to trigger a new start process.

Turn on, set up and place your Tx Junior Pro transmitters

• Turn on the transmitter: press the central "ON/OFF" button for 2 seconds.
• Once the transmitter is on, press the central button again (short press) to select the desired code (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 it on the ground (do not raise it).
• At the edge of the track, less than 1.5m from the athlete's pass.
• 80cm AFTER the desired distance.
• Place your Tx Junior Pro code LAP at the desired locations to get your intermediate times.
• Finally, place your Tx Junior Pro transmitter code FINISH on the finish line.

• The athlete must always pass within 1.5m of the Tx Junior Pro transmitters.
• Transmitters must be at least 10m apart.
• Maximum 11 transmitters on your course.

Example: Timing several athletes simultaneously - on ANNEX N°2 page 12.

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 athlete 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

Screenshot of the MyFreelap app's 'General Settings' screen. It displays options for Initials, Time format (24h/12h), Distance Unit (Meter/Yard), Speed Unit (m/s, km/h, mph), Full Screen mode (Mode/Number), and Theme (Light/Dark), with a 'Save' button.

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)

The "Teams" section lets you create start lists to time several athletes.

• 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.

If you add members manually or import a list we recommend you to complete for each athlete:

• 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 athlete 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.

Screenshot of the MyFreelap app's 'New Exercise' setup screen (Step 1/2). Fields include 'Name of the Exercise', 'Description', 'Sport' (selected as Running), 'Timing Method' (Standard Timing selected), and 'Distances' (option to add distances in meters).

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): 1 athlete = 1 chip. The data is associated with the athlete with the chip ID.
  • Roster timing (mostly used by big teams training in a row): The data is associated with the athlete according to the order of passage mentioned in the athletes list. Athletes can use the same chip.
• Add distance(s) to get your distance and speed data.

When you are done, click "Next" to go to Step n°2.

Screenshot of the MyFreelap app's 'Display Data' screen (Step 2/2). It shows a list of data types like 'LAP time', 'Intermediate LAP time', 'Speed', 'Distance', etc., with checkboxes to enable or disable them for display. A 'Save' button is present.

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 [Checkbox] to turn ON the data you want to display, and turn OFF the data you want to hide.

Click "Save" to save your Exercise.

07. Create & Start Your Workout

From the main menu, click on "Workouts".

Click ➕ to create a new Workout, and enter:

Screenshot of the MyFreelap app's 'New Workout' setup screen (Step 1/2). Fields include Workout name, Date, Time, Description, Sport (Running), BLE Device (FxChip BLE), Athlete(s) type (Single/Team), Chip ID, Initials, and Exercise. A 'Start' button is visible.

• 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).

Screenshot of the MyFreelap app's 'Start List' screen (Step 2/2) for Team Workouts. It lists athletes with their ON/OFF status, Initials, and Chip ID, with options to edit initials and assign chips. A 'Save' and 'Start' button are present.

Steps 2: Start List (Team Workout only)

• Click [Toggle] to turn OFF the missing athletes.
• Enter/edit Initials (max. 4 characters).
• Assign a chip to each athlete (chip ID must be unique). Then click "Start" to start the Workout.

The start list is different depending on whether you have chosen Standard timing method (by default) or Roster timing (using an Exercise set up on Roster timing).

Find more examples in our complete MyFreelap guide: ? www.freelap.com/support/myfreelap-app

You are ready to start the Workout!

• Data will be instantly collected, stored and displayed.
• Click on [Fullscreen Icon] to display the full screen mode.
• Once the Workout is finished, click on [End Icon] to end it.

08. About Your Timing Data

In the data table, data displayed depends on the set up of the Workout:

Screenshot of the Freelap app's data table displaying workout results. Columns include N° (Lap/Rest Number), ID (Chip ID/Initials/Name), LAP, GAP, SPLIT, DIST. (unit), and SPEED (unit). The table shows sample data for multiple laps and rest periods for an athlete named MIKE.

• N°: Number of the LAP(1,2,3 ..) / Number of the Rest time (P1, P2, P3 ...).
• ID: Chip ID / or Initials / or First Name (Roster timing).
• 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 athlete 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

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 waist, centered in the alignment of the navel and positioned vertically.
• 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 session.
• 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).

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ANNEX N°1: Flying start - Timing 4 athletes simultaneously

Diagram illustrating the 'Flying Start - Timing 4 athletes simultaneously' setup. It shows four lanes on a track. A START transmitter is at 0m, LAP transmitters at 10m and 20m, and a FINISH transmitter at 30m. Each lane has cones. The diagram notes that a Tx Junior Pro transmitter can cover two lanes. It warns against superimposing magnetic fields and suggests using two transmitters for four lanes (one for lanes 1-2, another for lanes 3-4).

ANNEX N°2: Start Block - Timing several athletes simultaneously

With Tx Touch Pro (timing 4 athletes)

Diagram for 'Start Block - Timing several athletes simultaneously' using Tx Touch Pro. It shows four lanes with a START transmitter (Tx Touch Pro) at 0m, LAP transmitters at 20.8m and 40.8m, and a FINISH transmitter at 60.8m.

With e-Starter (timing 2 athletes)

Diagram for 'Start Block - Timing 2 athletes' using e-Starter. It shows two lanes with a START transmitter (e-Starter) at 0m, LAP transmitters at 20.8m and 40.8m, and a FINISH transmitter at 60.8m. The e-Starter transmitter is placed between the two lanes. Both diagrams mention that transmitters should be 1m off the ground and that a Tx Junior Pro transmitter can cover two lanes, with a warning about superimposing magnetic fields.