Catapult Vector S7 User manual

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Catapult Vector User Manual
Contents
1. OUTLINE …………………………………………………………………………………………………….Pg. 2
2. VECTOR S7 DEVICE …………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 2 - 4
3. SYSTEM LOGIN …………………………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 4 - 5
4. COLLECTING DATA ……………………………………………………………………………………..Pg. 6 - 7
5. DOWNLOADING DATA ………………………………………………………………………………Pg. 7 - 8
6. SOFTWARE USER GUIDE LINKS ………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 8
7. VECTOR ANCHOR & VECTOR DOCK …………………………………………………………… Pg. 9 - 10
8. SUPPORT & HELP ……………………………………………………………………………………… Pg. 10
9. REGULATORY NOTICES …………………………………………………………………………….. Pg. 10 - 11

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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. To store the collected data on the OpenField
cloud, data must be synced from the console to the cloud over a solid internet connection. Users have
the option to use the OpenField+ mobile/iPad app to view live data through a mobile or an iPad over a
local Catapult Wi-Fi. This improves accessibility as it enables users to be more mobile around the pitch
and to share live data more easily with coaches and players.
The hardware components of the Vector system include the Vector devices, a wireless UWB receiver(s)
for GPS/GNSS and RTLS tracking.
2. VECTOR S7 DEVICE
The Vector S7 is a wearable (combined) GNSS / LPS device with embedded microsensors that is used to
measure the performance of elite athletes, in both real-time and post session.
The Vector S7 device contains the following measurement sensors and components:
 GNSS module (10Hz GNSS / 18Hz GPS)
 GNSS antenna
 RTLS antenna
 Tri-axial Accelerometer (up to 1000 Hz)
 Tri-axial Gyroscope (up to 1000 Hz)
 Tri-axial Magnetometer (up to 1000Hz)
 Magnetic Heart Rate Receiver
 ECG heart rate board (up to 250Hz)
 Bluetooth Low Energy
 Device status LED’s
 Haptic feedback via vibration unit
 UWB Antenna
All sensors are sampling continuously, and data is logged onto an onboard SD card as well as transmitted
live via ultra-wide-band (UWB) or Bluetooth (BLE).

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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 ultra-wide band.
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. This is a 24-device tray that connects to mains supply mains supply for the
purpose of Vector S7 charging.
2. Configuration: Configuration of the Vector S7 occurs via USB serial connection from the dock to
the desktop software (OpenField) where athlete and device settings are transferred and stored on
the Vector S7 device. This process occurs automatically as the devices are recognized by the
system and as each device is assigned to an athlete.
3. Assigning Athletes to Devices: after logging in and pressing start, navigating to the settings menu
will show athletes. Pressing ‘auto-assign’ will assign device ID’s to players and will then transfer
this configuration to the devices as described above
4. Starting a live session: Connect the Vector Anchor via USB. In the software from the main screen,
press the ‘quick start’ icon to start a live session. Vector S7 devices will show in ‘active players’
once they obtain GNSS lock and data transmission will begin. You can check if data is incoming by
checking the orange and black bar in the top right corner of the interface. Press ‘All’ in active

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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.
DEVICE CONNECTORS & FEATURES
Top Charging LED: Located on the top of the device is a LED used to indicate the charging and enumeration
state of the device.
Power Button: The power button has been placed on the edge of the device to make the device harder to
press during play and thus minimizing accidental device turn offs.
HR pins: Allows the user to clip the device into a vest to collect HR data using an intergrated heart rate vest.
Charging Pins: Allows the device to connect to the Vector Dock which enables the device(s) to charge and
connect / data transfer to the PC.
FIRST USE AND CHARGE
Ensure the devices are fully charged before using them to collect data for a session. To charge the devices,
connect the Vector Dock to a power supply and then place the devices into an individual dock slot on the
Vector charging dock. The top LED charging light will flash when the device is charging. The top battery LED
turns solid green when the device is fully charged. To turn the device on, press the button on the side of the
device or set an alarm in the console.
VEST POUCH INSERTION
The device is placed into the device pocket located on the back of the vest. It is clipped into the vest via
the HR Clips located on the back of the device. Please ensure the device has been turned on the power
button prior to inserting the device into the vest. The device is now ready to record your player’s data.
3. SYSTEM LOGIN
The software components of the Vector system consist of a cloud account and a downloadable
console.
1) Each user will receive a unique username and password from a Catapult representative to log
into their OpenField Cloud account. Each user can login to the cloud Account through one of the
following URLs depending on their geographical location:

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 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. You'll also find
release notes regarding installations, changes, bugs, and improvements of the newest build.
3) Once the Open Field console is downloaded, click the desktop Icon to open the console. Log
into the console with the same account credentials used to log into the cloud.

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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.
2. Turn on the wireless receiver(s) and the Vector devices.
3. Map each of the devices to their corresponding athlete via the Settings menu – Mappings Tab in
the console.
4. From the main user interface in the console, select Start to begin a new Live Activity.
5. Create a New Activity via the Activity Timeline by right clicking in the timeline area and selecting
New Activity. From the new activity menu, fill in all of the details for the session such as Name,
device type, venue, teams, ect. Select ‘Create Activity’.
6. Hit the 'Play' Button up the top right of the User Interface; Once hit the button will change to a
'Pause' Button

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7. 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. Downloading Data from the Devices is an important
step in getting the most out of the metrics recorded on the Device. It is necessary to apply Sport
Specific Algorithms (GK Dives, QB Throws etc.), for IMA metrics to be calculated and more.
1. After a session is completed, collect all the devices from athletes, turn them off and
connect the devices to the PC through the Vector Dock.
2. Open up the OpenField console and select ‘Data Transfer’ from the Console Tile Screen.
3. The units connected to the PC will automatically begin downloading (beginning with the
most recent file, moving back) when the 'Data Transfer' tile is selected.
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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. NOTE: The Default Range
enables the user to download all of the sessions that haven’t been previously downloaded
from the device.
4. Select 'Begin Transfer' to start downloading the devices.
6. SOFTWARE USER GUIDE LINKS
1. How to create a new widget - Console Widgets
2. Know live vs replay widget options - Console Widgets
3. How to create a new dashboard on the cloud - Cloud Dashboards
4. How to create a new widget on the cloud - Cloud Widgets
5. How to customize a widget on the cloud - Cloud Widgets
6. How to create a PDF report - Generating a PDF report
7. How to create a bulk PDF report - Bulk Export PDF Reports
8. How to export a CTR report - CTR Reports

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7. Vector Anchor & Vector Dock
VECTOR ANCHOR
Anchor Specification:
 Wi-Fi (dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
 UWB Antenna (3774.0 MHz to 4243.2 MHz)
The water-resistant wireless receiver design is built to pick up devices for
professional sports player data capture in a ~250meter range by using ultra-
wide band communication (4.0 GHz). The ultra-wide bandwidth provides
more robust communication between devices and receiver(s) and improves
immunity to third party environmental interference such as, Wi-Fi. The
receiver is also integrated into a Wi-Fi network that wirelessly links the
OpenField console and mobile applications within a 50m range. This
improves accessibility as a local Catapult Wi-Fi enables users to be more mobile around the
pitch and to share live data more easily with coaches and players. Users have the option to
add multiple anchors to the same system to improve live data capture capabilities. The GNSS
antenna contained within the anchor serves the purpose of GNSS augmentation.
The Vector Anchor may be operated by mounting it on a tripod, which improves portability
and allows it to be placed in the most optimal position. It can also be temporarily mounted
on a pole to improve coverage.
The Vector Anchor antenna must be connected by a professional installer and only the
antennas that were granted approval for this device may be used.
VECTOR DOCKING
Dock Specification:
 Ethernet connectivity
 6 Hour battery life
 USB Connectivity
 Wi-Fi connectivity

On board memory

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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. This allows for
pitch-side USB downloading and device configuration. The travel
case for the Vector Smart Docking Station is built to
accommodate all the system’s wires, receivers and devices.
To operate, plug dock into mains power with cables provided and press the silver ‘ignition’
button. Insert devices to charge. Enumerated devices will display a flashing green light on top.
Charging devices will display an amber light on top.
8. SUPPORT & HELP
Any questions or requests for help with the OpenField software system or the VECTOR devices
should be sent by email. The support email required is dependent on the user’s geographical location:
APAC: [e-mail]
EMEA: [e-mail]
AMERICAS: [e-mail]
LATAM: [e-mail]
Please provide us with contact details including your name and your preferred email address. Let us
know what the problem is and what equipment (computer & browser) you are using to access the
site.
Users can also request help through the online cloud platform. From the OpenField cloud main user
interface, select Request Help in the top right corner of the page. The user will be prompted with a
form. Please fill out this form to provide us with the necessary details to fix the issue.
Note that there is knowledge center available at https://wearables.catapultsports.com/hc/en-us that
includes multiple getting started, how to and troubleshooting articles.

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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 equipment generates, 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 guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets FCC RF exposure guidelines. When
used with an accessory that contains metal may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines.
Canada
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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. 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 radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement
For body worn operation, this device has been tested and meets RF exposure guidelines when used
with an accessory that contains no metal. Use of other accessories may not ensure compliance with RF
exposure guidelines.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations RF:
Pour une utilisation sur le corps, cet appareil a été testé et respecte les directives sur l'exposition aux
RF lorsqu'il est utilisé avec un accessoire sans métal. L'utilisation d'autres accessoires peut ne pas
garantir la conformité aux directives d'exposition aux RF.