kinetic GymAware User manual

Quick Start Guide

What’s in the Box?
The GymAware Kit 1
CHARGER
TETHER
SLOT
MINI USB
CONNECTOR
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a GymAware PowerTool
You have now joined the community of GymAware users who are all benetting from using the best power
monitoring equipment available.
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comments you may have.
This quick start guide is designed to get you up and running. For further help check out our website at
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INDICATOR
LEDs
VELCRO
STRAP
TETHER
POWERTOOL

What’s in the Box?
The PowerTool 1
VELCRO
STRAP
TETHER
MINI USB
CHARGE
PORT
RESET HOLE
Each GymAware kit contains:
• PowerTool device
• Wall charger with mini USB charger cable
• Hard carry case
• Quick start guide
Optional extras available from the online shop:
• Ceiling mount bracket
• Magnetic cradle for iPhone/iPod Touch
• iPad stand
• Replacement Velcro straps
Initial Setup
Manual Pairing - Bluetooth Pairing
2
Follow these steps for Bluetooth pairing of the PowerTool and an iOS device for iOS devices which have not
been previously paired.
Turn ON the iOS device
Open the Settings App Select Bluetooth
Flight mode must be turned off.
Download the GymAware App from the iTunes store
Log on to the iTunes store and download the appropriate free GymAware App. Note: For the latest GymAware
features make sure your iOS device is running the latest software.

Make sure Bluetooth is ON.
In this setting, wake up the
PowerTool by pulling the tether.
When the PowerTool beeps,
stop pulling the tether.
The LED will change from
orange to green and will start
ashing.
This indicates that the
PowerTool is ready for
pairing.
The PowerTool name should
now appear on the iOS’
Bluetooth device list (this will
match the serial number on
the bottom of the PowerTool)
Make a connection by
selecting the PowerTool name.
As this is the rst connection
between the PowerTool and
iOS device, the iOS device
will prompt you (as above):
press Pair.
When successfully paired the PowerTool will
beep twice and the green LED will change to
a continuous orange LED.
NOTE: You must select Pair while the green LED is still ashing or the connection will time out.
Read “Section 6: Trouble Shooting Pairing Unsuccessful”
Select the GymAware App -
either Lite or Online/Pro
You are now ready to GO!
Press the iOS Home button to
return to the main screen.
Initial Setup - Manual Pairing
2
Initial Setup - Manual Pairing
2

Previously Paired Device
Previously Paired PowerTool and iOS Device 3
Reconnecting your iOS device to GymAware PowerTool
Skip to Section 4 if you have just Manually Paired your device
NOTE: Flight mode must be turned “OFF”
Turn on your iOS device and
go to the Home Screen
Make sure Bluetooth is ON
Select the Settings App
If the PowerTool does not nd the iOS device it
previously paired to, it will continue to search for as long
as you continue to pull the tether.
If you stop pulling the tether the PowerTool will revert
back to accepting new connections, indicated by green
ashing LED.
You will need to follow Step 2 - Manual Pairing.
Continually pull the tether on your PowerTool.
When the PowerTool nds your iOS device the PowerTool will
beep twice to indicate successful connection. The LED will
stop ashing and turn orange.
You can now stop pulling the tether as the GymAware App
will automatically open.
You are now ready to GO!
Previously Paired Device 3

Zero the PowerTool Angle
Once the PowerTool is connected the angle sensor needs to be zeroed. 4
Do this before connecting your PowerTool to the weight stack/bar.
Select Test Subjects (This is
the GymAware Lite App)
Make sure the PowerTool tether is
not attached and fully retracted into
sensor.
Select the GymAware App -
either Lite or Online/Pro
Once you have pressed OK
you will be taken to this screen
(GymAware Lite)
Now connect the tether to the
weight and you are ready to
GO!
Zero the PowerTool Angle 4
This message will appear.
Press OK In the GymAware App
Go to Settings
By default Angle
Measurement is set to ON
To check if the Angle of measurement is turned ON

PowerTool Setup
On the Floor 5
Positioning of the PowerTool for optimal performance. Use the magnetic feet of the PowerTool to hold it
rmly in position.
Aim to position the PowerTool so that it is vertically
under the path of lift
The PowerTool should be
positioned away from the
athletes feet.
On the gym oor place the
PowerTool on a small wight to
help keep it in place.
PowerTool Setup
Attaching the Velcro Strap 5
Thread the Velcro strap
around the bar with the
fuzzy side to the outside.
Go through the buckle and back
on itself.
Ensure the fuzzy side is on the
outside of the bar.
Make sure the loop is pulled tight.

PowerTool Setup
Pin-loaded weights machine 5
The PowerTool can be attached to any pin-loaded weights machine.
Place PowerTool on a small
weight close to the weight
stack
You are now ready to GO!Thread the pin through the
Velcro strap.
Return the pin to the weight
stack.
PowerTool Setup
Ceiling Mount 5
The GymAware PowerTool can be mounted above the lifting platform as an alternate position. You will
need to purchase a ceiling bracket and mount it using the additional mounting screws provided.
Ceiling mount in use attached
to a weights cage - this need
to be attached with the ceiling
mount and screws for safety.
During the exercise, position
the Velcro strap in the centre of
the bar.
Screw the PowerTool to the
ceiling bracket.
Maximum mounting height: 3m*
*An extension tether is available.
Attach the bracket to the roof.
The ceiling mount brackets are
available from the Kinetic shop.

Trouble Shooting
PowerTool Hardware 6
PowerTool emits two long beeps and
switches off when tether pulled.
The PowerTool battery needs recharging.
Plug in the provided charger and ensure
the “charge” LED turns on to indicate
charging is occurring.
ISSUE: Battery Warnings
The red LED starts ashing when the
tether is not being pulled.
The Battery is starting to go at.
Put the PowerTool on charge as soon as
you can.
The PowerTool continuously beeps and
the red LED ashes when the tether is
not being pulled
The PowerTool battery is nearly at and
will power off very shortly.
Put the PowerTool on-charge immediately
after the current set has been completed.
See images to the left.
The “charge” LED will be orange when the
unit is charging.
When it is fully charged, the LED will turn off
Trouble Shooting
Bluetooth 6
If you see the Pairing
Unsuccessful screen then the
Power Tool or iOS device has
timed out (the PowerTool may
have switched off).
Select the PowerTool device
from the list again. It should
now automatically connect.
First allow the PowerTool to
enter sleep mode.
It will go to sleep when there
is no connection from an iOS
device and no movement of
the tether for 1 minute.
This will be indicated by no
illumination of the LED. When
it rst enters sleep mode there
will be a quadruple beep.
Next wake up the PowerTool
by pulling the cord once
and listening for a beep. The
green LED should be ashing.
ISSUE: Pairing Unsuccessful
If this doesn’t work, forget the
PowerTool device from the
device list - see over the page.
Once it is forgotten you can
pair the device manually and
then continue as if it were an
initial setup.
If this doesn’t work the iOS
device will need a complete
power down. You can then
pair the device manually as in
step 2.

Trouble Shooting
Bluetooth 6
Select the PowerTool from the
device list - as above GA #241.
Click on the (i)
ISSUE: Forgetting the device
Select “Forget this Device” Select “Forget this Device” The PowerTool will have
disappeared from the device
list. You now need to manually
pair (See Part 2 of the manual)
Trouble Shooting
Bluetooth 6
PowerTool connects to the iOS device,
then omits one long beep and switches off.
The PowerTool has a problem and cannot
continue communicating with the iOS
device.
Restart the iOS device. This should x
the problem.
ISSUE: iOS and PowerTool Communication
NOTE: If problems persist please contact Kinetic on [phone] or [email protected]
Hold the Sleep/Wake button for 5 seconds
then swipe the on-screen slide to power off.
Now, turn the iOS device back on by
pressing the power button and go back to
Initial Setup.
The iOS device will need a
complete power down.

GymAware Software Options
GymAware PowerTool
Lite Online* Pro*
Video capture
Meta export
Language support
Maximum 50 sets
Real-time results
Free-run mode
Feedback targets
All the features of
GymAware Lite and
Squad management
Unlimited data
recording
Body mass
Full export options
Data editing
Leader board
Individualised targets
Graph review
Multi-station support
* Incurs an online annual fee
All the features of
GymAware Online and
Analysis reports
Personal best
Emailed reports
Personalised branding
* Incurs an online annual fee
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