EDH FlightScope X1, User Manual

Page 1: ...ica Pty Ltd 360 Herndon Parkway Model FlightScope X1 Suite 1400 Standards FCC 15 245 IC RSS 210 Herndon VA 20170 FCC IC ID QXP SS661 4612A SS661 http www rheintech com Report 2013032 Page 27 of 33 Appendix K Manual Please refer to the following pages ...

Page 2: ...out the prior written consent of EDH EDH reserves all rights to the information published this document Title of the information and any copies thereof shall remain the property of EDH No proprietary copyright confidential or other proprietary rights legend or markings may be removed from any part of this document 3D Golf Ball and Club Monitor ...

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Page 4: ...s B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in an office or residential installation This equipment generate uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran...

Page 5: ...ept 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 L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectr...

Page 6: ...ition 6 Ground Surface 6 Handle 6 Leveling the sensor 6 Switching On and Off 7 Switching On 7 Switching Off 7 Setup Wizard 9 Step by step procedure 9 Spin Measurement 12 Spin measurement methods 12 Spin Measurement 13 Spin measurement methods 13 Marking and placing a ball for spin measurement 13 Spin measurement rule 13 Sensor Status Indicators 15 Battery Level Error Bookmark not defined Sensor St...

Page 7: ...ysical Characteristics 22 Dimensions approximate 22 Mass sensor 22 Environmental Specifications 22 Ambient temperature 22 Ingress protection 22 Electrical Characteristics 22 PC Mobile Specifications 23 PCs and Notebooks 23 Electrical Power Requirements 23 Locations 23 Supply Voltage 23 Earthing 23 Requirements for Outdoor Installations 23 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 25 Basic Care 25 Rear Panel...

Page 8: ...golf clubs in a player s bag Compare performance with other players including top golfers Evaluate personal progress Provide instructional and entertaining data about golf shots not known to most golfers Research on club and ball performance As a professional club fitter or golf instructor you can measure the performance and progress of a player and his her equipment accurately and scientifically ...

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Page 10: ...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 ...

Page 11: ...ting 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 The connector is keyed and can only be inserted one way Insert the connector and fasten the nut ligh...

Page 12: ...PLACING THE SENSOR NOTE Use FlightScope on a level surface There must be no obstructions in front of the sensor ...

Page 13: ...o release the spring loaded pins that lock the handle position At the same time pull the handle backwards When free move the handle to the down position The spring loaded pins will again lock the handle in the down position In the down position the handle acts as the rear support for the sensor Leveling the sensor The sensor should be set up with no roll sideways angle and tilted at the optimum an...

Page 14: ...m 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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Page 16: ...Main screen menu or from the Advanced Settings F10 menu Step by step procedure Setup 1 Connection by USB cable Connect the sensor to the PC and turn power on Run the FlightScope software and choose Setup Wizard On the Communications screen right choose Refresh to list the available connections Open the list of Sensor Devices and select the indicated FlightScope in the list see example below Then c...

Page 17: ...e Enter the Tee surface height which is the height of the tee surface not the Ball Tee itself above the surface on which the FlightScope is placed Enter the Tee Height for Drivers This value is the height of a tee above the Tee surface when using a Driver For other clubs this height is assumed to be 0 zero Click Next to continue Setup 3 Tilt Roll and Pointing Direction NOTE FlightScope X2C models ...

Page 18: ...ically be spread around center of the red circle if the sensor pointing direction is more or less correct The dots can be closely spaced and should overlap Any outlier shot can be rejected Reject Shot The average Horizontal Offset for the played shots is displayed This should be 0 zero If the error is not close to 0 correct the pointing direction by slight clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of...

Page 19: ...nt 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 incor...

Page 20: ...measurement NOTE This procedure is only required when measuring spin indoors A ball flight distance of at least 14 ft 4 2 meters is necessary A metal foil disk or patch is used to assist FlightScope to detect the spin of the ball reliably in a hitting cage where the flight time is limited i Stick a single metal foil disk or patch of approximately 5mm 1 4 inch diameter dimensions to the surface of ...

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Page 22: ...ensor has power and is switched on b check that the USB cable is connected to the PC OR that it is connected by Wi Fi Then run the Setup Wizard Refresh connections list and Open the correct USB or Wireless connection Tooltips Place Hover the mouse over any of the sensor status indicators to see a short description of the indicator Club Type and Roll Tilt indicator Click this indicator to set the c...

Page 23: ...When the roll angle is within acceptable limits only the tilt angle is displayed If the Roll Angle is outside the ideal range the icon will indicate a Roll warning ...

Page 24: ...ions 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 Only one sensor should be connected when programming firmware so that a wrong selection is not made ...

Page 25: ...h 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 The file will normally be located in the Firmware directory on the CD or within the program files PC directory ...

Page 26: ... 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 Enter the product key obtained in the Product Key field and click Next ...

Page 27: ...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 ...

Page 28: ...y From 2 to 400 km h 1 2 to 250 mph Launch angles Vertical and horizontal direction angles within the measurement zone Carry and lateral distances Carry and lateral distances refers to the landing position of the ball Trajectory height The height the ball reaches along its flight path Club head Speed The club head strike speed Spin Spin of ball at launch This spin rate is directly measured and req...

Page 29: ...L 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 0 Hi Speed Electromagnetic compatibility Meets FCC Class 15 Industry Canada and CE requrements ...

Page 30: ...ed outdoors 2 Consult your PC vendor to determine if your computer s technical specifications meet the USB port requirements ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS Locations Mains electrical power supply need to be provided at the following points Sensor mounting position Computer position Supply Voltage The sensor supply shall be 100 240VAC 0 2A 50 60Hz Single phase Earthing An earth connection must be pr...

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Page 32: ...e 5 PARAMETERS Do not change the sensor Parameters that are accessible under the Advanced Settings menu unless instructed by a FlightScope Support engineer If parameters are changed the function and performance of the system may be compromised 6 RAIN Although the sensor is sealed and will not allow rain and dust to enter the mains power supply connection may be unsafe if wet When it rains switch t...

Page 33: ...f 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 ...

Page 34: ...k power connection send for servicing Blue Blinking System switching on After switch on Green flashing fast Processor Initialization System is powered ON and the signal processor is running normally Green flashing slow Idle System is powered ON and signal processor is running normally System is not armed Red Green flashing Armed System is running and ready to measure a shot ...

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Page 36: ...what the club and ball are actually moving It is therefore a more accurate and comprehensive measuring instrument for golf than a camera or light beam based system that take only single or at most a few launch data points and estimate what the ball will do after launch FlightScope is not dependent on ambient lighting conditions it can work in complete darkness it does not create blinding flashes o...

Page 37: ... Q How is alignment of FlightScope done A In order to get accurate club and ball measurements always align the sensor mechanically using a measuring tape and a set square so that the distance and pointing direction are accurate Also level the sensor Use the software Setup Wizard to assist or check the alignment Q How long does it take to align the unit A A trained user can set up and align the Fli...

Page 38: ...Q Can slow swing speeds be detected A FlightScope discriminates against too low swing speeds to reject false measurements from other movements in the area For weak golfers and children who are not able to swing a club powerfully the system can however be set to wedge mode enabling the detection of shots Q What type of lighting can be used with FlightScope A The best lights to use are solid state o...

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Page 40: ...irection 21 29 30 Drag 31 E Electrical supply 22 31 EMC 22 Environmental specifications 22 F FAQ 29 FCC i 22 Firmware 17 18 19 Frequently asked questions 29 G Getting started 3 Grouping 29 H Handle 6 Height 21 Hooking up cables 4 I Indoor 10 12 13 30 31 Ingress protection 22 Installation 3 23 Interference i L Launch angle 21 29 LED indicators 27 Level 23 25 30 Lift 31 Lights 31 M Maintenance 25 Ma...

Page 41: ...etup Wizard 9 Slow swing speed 31 Smash factor 29 Software 3 18 30 31 Specifications 21 22 23 Spin 21 Spin measurement 21 Spin Measurement 12 13 21 Sticker 13 Sunlight 23 Surface 6 Switching On 7 System components 3 T Tee height 10 Tee surface height 10 Temperature range 22 Tilt 10 16 Tooltips 15 Troubleshooting 25 U Units of measurement 12 USB 4 22 USB connection 4 V Voltage 22 23 W Windows 23 ...

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Page 43: ... FlightScope Customer Support If you need additional help with your product contact FlightScope at 1 407 412 9400 USA 44 203 239 4186 EUROPE or email us at support flightscope com ...