Freelap SKI User manual

COMPLETE SKI GUIDE
In this guide, you will find all the informationneededto set up
your Freelap timing systemand get you started with training.
SKI
COMPLETE GUIDE

SUMMARY
How does it work
Create your MyFreelap account
Attach your FxChip
Place your transmitters
Alpine configuration
Alpine Pro configuration
Set up your MyFreelap account
Create your MyFreelap session
About your timing data
About synchronization
Checklist
SWISS
TECHNOLOGY
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HOW DOES IT WORK ?
Freelap®timing system is based on the emission and detection of
electromagnetic fields and consists mainly of three elements :
MYFREELAP APP
When the skier passestheFINISHlinetransmitter, the timing data is automatically
recorded and instantly transmitted via Bluetooth to the MyFreelap app on the
mobile device at thebottom of the course.Data can also be synchronized, checked
and exported on a computer via yourmyfreelap.com account.
CHIP
Worn by the skier, it detects the pulses of electromagnetic fields as the skier
passes the transmitters, and measures time intervals between each transmitter.
TRANSMITTERS
Placed along the course, they are coded (START, LAP or FINISH) and emit
electromagnetic fields.
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 function and the location on your mobile device.
You are ready to use the app!
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02. ATTACH YOUR FXCHIP
Attach the FxChip to the skier’s ski boot.
The FxChip must be attached to the back of the skier's ski
boot, placed vertically and facing outward.
/!\ Attaching the FxChip to any other location or position
may result in inaccuracies or non-detection.
The FxChip turns on automatically when you move, and
turns off after 10 minutes of inactivity.
The FxChip is an autonomous and smart device that does
not require any manipulation, except its good fixation on the
skier’s boot.
Here we will guide you on 2 different configurations. You can read only the one you
need :
- 1: Alpine configuration
- 2: Alpine Pro configuration
03. TURN ON & PLACE YOUR TRANSMITTERS
N°1 : ALPINE CONFIGURATION
Freelap products needed : - 1 FxChip transponder
- 1 Relay Coach BLE
- 1 Tx Gate Pro transmitter
- 1 Tx Track Pro transmitter (code FINISH)
Optional: Add additional TX Track Pro transmitters (code LAP) to create multiple sectors on
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> GIANT SLALOM EXAMPLE
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Led Display
1m off
the ground
at 5-50m from the
FINISH transmitter
at 10m max from the
FINISH transmitter
Optional
Optional
Mobile device
50m max from the
FINISH transmitter
1m off
the ground

1/ Place your Tx Gate Pro transmitter
• Plant a wooden stake ideally 4x4cm (not supplied) in the start area.
• Attach your Tx Gate Pro to your stake using the Velcro straps of your transmitter. The stick should be
placed between 35 and 50 cm, parallel to the ground. The case of the Tx Gate Pro must be facing toward
the track.
The Tx Gate Pro does not have any buttons. It turns on automatically when the skier takes the start (when
the stick is moved by the skier, the Tx Gate Pro emits a signal that triggers instantly the start of the
FxChip). It turns off automatically after each start.
2/ Turn on, set up and place your Tx Track Pro transmitters
• Turn on and set up your Tx Track Pro transmitters:
- To 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 coded LAP at the desired locations to get your intermediate times :
- Place the Tx Track Pro on the ground.
- This transmitter has the shape of an arrow. Place the transmittertowards the course to draw your 3.5
meter imaginary line of passage.
IMPORTANT:The skier must always pass within 3.5m of the TX Track Pro transmitters to be detected.
- It can be placed inside a giant gate.
// You can add more Tx Track Pro coded LAP between the START and the FINISH transmitters to get more
intermediate times (11 transmitters max on your track).
> The same way, place your Tx Track Pro transmitter coded FINISH on the finish line.
3/ Turn on & place your Relay Coach BLE
• Turn on your Relay Coach BLE : Press the “ON/OFF” button.
• Place your Relay Coach BLE : Clip onthe Relay Coach BLE to an additional gate and position it after the
finish line at a maximum of 10 meters.
4/ Turn on and place your LED Display (optional)
• Turn on your LED Display : Press the "ON/OFF" button.
• Place your LED Display :
- Fix the LED Display screen on its "Brushgrip" support.
• Place your LED Display after the FINISH transmitter at a maximum distance of 50 meters.
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// Your LED Display uses broadcast communication. This means that your BLE device automatically trans-
mit the data. No manipulation is required.
• When an skier crosses the detection field of a FINISH transmitter, the corresponding skier's ID and his
time are displayed on the screen. The data is displayed until the next skier passes.
• After 5 minutes of inactivity, the Freelap logo is displayed.
• If you use multiple LED Displays, the data of all your BLE devices will be transmitted to all your LED
Displays in the same way. If you want to associate a Freelap BLE device with a single LED Display,
make this setting (pairing) from your Freelap Device Manager app (only available on Android - see the
corresponding user manual on www.freelap.com).
5/ 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.
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The data you will get with this configuration
In your MyFreelap session, you will get the skier’s time instantly once the skier crosses the FINISH line.
Click on it to see the detail of the LAPs and get your data over the first part (L1), the 2nd (L2) and the last
part (L3).
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N°2 : ALPINE PRO CONFIGURATION
Freelap products needed : - 1 FxChip transponder
- 1 Relay Coach BLE
- 1 Tx Gate Pro transmitter
- 1 CxUnit transmitter (with CxFlag)
Optional: Add TX Track Pro transmitters (code LAP) to create multiple sectors on your
course.
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Optional
1m off
the ground

1/ Place your Tx Gate Pro transmitter
• Plant a wooden stake ideally 4x4cm (not supplied) in the start area.
• Attach your Tx Gate Pro to your stake using the Velcro straps of your transmitter. The stick should be
placed between 35 and 50 cm, parallel to the ground. The case of the Tx Gate Pro must be facing toward
the track.
The Tx Gate Pro does not have any buttons. It turns on automatically when the skier takes the start (when
the stick is moved by the skier, the Tx Gate Pro emits a signal that triggers instantly the start of the
FxChip). It turns off automatically after each start.
2/ Turn on, set up and place your Tx Track Pro transmitter
• Turn on and set up your Tx Track Pro transmitter:
- To 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 LAP (LAP =
for intermediate transmitter). The LED of the code LAP flashes.
• Place your Tx Track Pro transmitter :
> Place your Tx Track Pro coded LAP at the desired location to get your intermediate times :
- Place the Tx Track Pro on the ground.
- This transmitter has the shape of an arrow. Place the transmittertowards the course to draw your 3.5
meter imaginary line of passage.
IMPORTANT:The skier must always pass within 3.5m of the TX Track Pro transmitters to be detected.
- It can be placed inside a giant gate.
// You can add more Tx Track Pro coded LAP between the START and the FINISH transmitters to get more
intermediate times (11 transmitters max on your track).
3/ Turn on and place your Relay Coach BLE
• Turn on your Relay Coach BLE : Press the “ON/OFF” button.
• Place your Relay Coach BLE : Attach the Relay Coach BLE on the top of the 2nd pole of the CxFlag.
4/ Turn on, set up and place your CxUnit transmitter
• Turn on the CxUnit : Press the "ON/OFF" button for 1 second.
• Set the CxUnit on the code FINISH : Once the transmitter is on, press the “ON/OFF” button again to
select the code FINISH. Each press of the “ON/OFF” button switches you to the next code. The LED of the
selected code flashes.
•Select Cx mode : Press the “Set” button to select the Cx detection mode. Each press of the “Set” button
switches you to the next mode. The LED of the selected detection mode flashes.
• Place your CxUnit on the finish line :
- Fix the CxUnit on its "Brushgrip" support and plant it in the snow, on the side of the finish line at a
maximum distance of 6.5m from where the skier will pass.
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- Place your CxFlag next to your CxUnit and connect your CxFlag to your CxUnit :
The CxFlag antenna must be attached to 2 poles.
- Plant 2 slalom poles in the snow, just after your CxUnit, positioned in the direction of the race. Then,
attached your flag by passing the pegs into the notches at each end of your flag
- The CxFlag should be positioned in the direction of the track, and few centimeters above the snow.
- Connect the flag to the transmitter by connecting the CxFlag cable provided for this purpose to the Tx
connector of your CxUnit.
The CxFlag does not have any buttons, it works as soon as it is connected to the CxUnit.
- Place the reflector on the finish line:
Fix the reflector on its "Brushgrip" support and plant it in the snow:
- right in front of the photocell of your CxUnit
- at a maximum distance of 6.5 meters.
If the device is not aligned with the reflector, a continuous beep is emitted. A white light at the back of the
reflector indicates the proper alignment. Use the handle to make the alignment (3 axis adjustments).
4/ Turn on and place your LED Display (optional)
• Turn on your LED Display : Press the "ON/OFF" button.
• Place your LEDDisplay :
- Fix the LED Display screen on its "Brushgrip" support.
• Place your LED Display after the CxUnit transmitter at a maximum distance of 50 meters.
// Your LED Display uses broadcast communication. This means that your BLE devices automatically trans-
mit the data. No manipulation is required.
• When an skier crosses the detection field of a FINISH transmitter, the corresponding skier's ID and his
time are displayed on the screen. The data is displayed until the next skier passes.
• After 5 minutes of inactivity, the Freelap logo is displayed.
• If you use multiple LED Displays, the data of all your Freelap BLE devices will be transmitted to all your
LED Displays in the same way. If you want to associate a Freelap BLE device with a single LED Display,
make this setting (pairing) from your Freelap Device Manager app (only available on Android - see the
corresponding user manual on www.freelap.com).
5/ 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.
>>
The data you will get with this configuration
In your MyFreelap session, you will get the skier’s time instantly once the skier crosses the FINISH line.
Click on it to see the detail of the LAPs and get your data over the first part (L1) and the last part (L2).
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