Exsurgo gSprint User manual

User Manual
EXSURGO.US

Welcome!
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benefiting from the most affordable and accurate sprint timing device on
the market.
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Contents
What’s in the Box? …………………………………...1
Initial Setup ……………………………………………2
Proper Linear Alignment Diagram ………………….4
Orange Dot Units ……………………………………..5
Proper Alignment- Start Gate …………………….....6
Start Options ……………………………………..…...7
Proper Alignment- Finish Gate ……………………...8
Tripod Placement ……………………………....…….9
gSprint Performance Metrics ………………….…..10
gSprint Best Practices- Review …………………...11
Athlete Testing & Tracking ………………………....12
Additional Gates ………………………………….....15
Troubleshooting ……………………………...……..16
Frequently Asked Questions……………………....17
Specifications………………………………………..18
Warranty ……………………………………………..19

What’s in the Box?
The gSprint is comprised of four wireless
bluetooth units (white)
Each unit has a silicone protective sleeve
that fits snug around each unit (green)
Batteries are no longer provided with the
units due to shipping restrictions
One tripod is included to hold the timing
units at one end
An additional tripod can be purchased here
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Picture 2 is the finish gate. This unit simply acts
as a sensor. As you will see in the upcoming
pages, the sensors are quite small and proper
alignment is key for best use
Initial Setup
Picture 1 is the start gate. This unit has a power
switch (on / off), a start switch, a reset switch,
and the display screen for time (sec)
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Power
switch Power
switch
Start
switch
Reset
switch

Initial Setup
The gSprint works by using micro-sensor
technology and laser beams so both units
on the same end can talk to one another
The message (time) is then transmitted via
bluetooth to the units on the other end
This makes the gSprint a completely
wireless device
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Sensor

Proper Linear Alignment- Diagram
The (4) gSprint units should be setup in a rectangular shape (linear movement) at the distance
you choose. The dotted lines indicate units that are in-line and beams that are lined up.
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Athlete
Start Gate Finish Gate
Display

Proper Alignment- Start Gate
Line up the athlete with the start gate
beam. Get as close to the sensors beam as
possible without setting the timer off. If the
timer is set off on accident, you will have to
walk through the finish gate’s beam to
reset the timer, or push the reset button.
Tripod position is different for each start
type. Refer to “Tripod Placement” and
“Start Options”
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Start Options
Ground Starts (Hands On Ground)
●3-point start (i.e. 40-yd dash)
●4-point start
●Chest starts
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Standing Starts (Hands Off Ground)
●Staggered Stance (i.e. wide receiver)
●Parallel Stance (i.e. basketball defense
position, linebacker stance)
gSprint Placement: Flat on ground gSprint Placement: In tripods

Proper Alignment- Finish Gate
Have the athlete run completely
through the finish gate
Stopping right at the finish gate will
not yield a “true” sprint time
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Setup Options- Tripod Placement
Two tripods are included in the gSprint package (an additional two can be purchased)
Tripods should be setup on the same side (either start or finish)
The other two gSprint units (non-tripod) should be placed flat on the ground
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Option 1 Option 2
Athlete Athlete
Standing Start
Start Gate
Tripods
Finish Gate Start Gate Finish Gate
Tripods
Hand(s) On Ground Start

gSprint Performance Metrics
The gSprint will provide you with one metric:
Time (seconds)
Time will continuously run on the start gate
display unit until the beam is crossed on the
finish gate, or the reset button is pushed
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gSprint Best Practices - Review
The gSprint needs to be lined up properly (sensors facing each other)
The gSprint needs 12 AAA batteries, 3 in each unit to function
The gSprint’s sensors need to be free of all obstructions
Tripod placement is different for ground vs. standing starts
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Athlete Testing & Tracking
Pre & Post Testing- simply comparing velocities overtime will tell you if the
athlete is improving in response to their training program, test can be
completed pre-training, post-training, and periodically in between
Maximum Velocity Testing- the gSprint can be used as a simple and
effective way to assess an athlete’s maximum velocity, set the gSprint units
up at a distance where the athlete typically reaches maximum velocity
(30-60 m)
Acceleration Testing- set the gSprint start gates up at the start of the
athlete’s starting stance (0 m), and the finish gates at 30 m, record and
assess the athlete’s acceleration, comparing values overtime
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Athlete Testing & Tracking
Readiness Testing- daily readiness testing can be done using the gSprint,
simply record the athlete’s velocity and track trends over time , this can tell
you if the athlete is in a “ready to train” state, major deviations from day to
day may indicate overreaching or fatigue
Percent Drop-Offs (Fatigability)- percent drop-offs in velocity can be
assessed using the gSprint, first obtain a baseline velocity for the day, next
have the athlete sprint before each set of a given exercise, if their velocity
significantly decreases this would indicate that the athlete has fatigued
and the exercise should be terminated, or the load decreased, various
distances can be used (shorter the better to limit fatigue)
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Athlete Testing & Tracking
Agility Testing- the gSprint is not limited to
solely linear sagittal plane movements, agility
testing can be setup (example right),
incorporate the gSprint gates in whichever
drill you want to test (i.e. juking, close-out drill)
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Start Gate
Finish Gate

Additional Gates
Additional gates can be purchased to record splits, in order to record time
at different distances in the same sprint
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Athlete
Start Gate Additional
Gate
Finish GateAdditional
Gate
Time Split 1
20 m
Total Time
60 m
Time Split 2
40 m

Troubleshooting
99% of the time the issue is the batteries. Please ensure that you have new
batteries in the unit and they are properly placed in the units.
The gSprint is a simple and easy to use product. If you are having trouble
with your gSprint simply turn the power off on all units, and turn it back on
If you have a false start and the timer on the start gate begins before the
athlete is ready, you will need to cross the finish gate beam before starting
again
If problems persist, please contact [email protected]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an app for the gSprint?
- An app is in the works, however until then the “HM10 Bluetooth Serial
Pro” app can be purchased to record athlete’s times
How much will shipping cost?
- Find out here
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gSprint Specifications
Measurement Specifications Technical Specifications
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Optimal Distance varies
Maximum Distance +300 yards
Battery (12) AAA
Interface Bluetooth
Weight (display)
Weight (sensor)
Dimensions (both)