Kitris KIT User manual
KITRIS KIT
USER MANUAL
V4.0
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SAFETY REGULATIONS AND WARNINGS.............................................................. 4
INTRODUCION......................................................................................................... 5
PRODUCT OVERVIEW.............................................................................................. 8
PRODUCT CARE....................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 9
HOW TO FASTEN, UNDO AND ADJUST THE STRAP......................................... 9
GENERAL SETTINGS (PLAYER KIT/COACH KIT)............................................... 10
SETTINGS MAIN MENU (PLAYER KIT/COACH KIT) ......................................... 13
PLAYER KIT ............................................................................................................. 17
TRAINING MODE ............................................................................................... 17
START TRAINING SESSION ........................................................................... 17
START TRAINING MATCH.............................................................................. 20
TERMINATE TRAINING SESSION .................................................................. 21
MATCH MODE.................................................................................................... 21
START MATCH ................................................................................................ 21
SELF-SCORING MODE ................................................................................... 22
COACH-SCORING MODE .............................................................................. 23
COACH KIT ............................................................................................................. 24
COACH-SCORING MODE .................................................................................. 24
MATCH-TRACKING MODE ................................................................................ 26
INDICATION OF THE SCORE ................................................................................ 29
ACCESS TO THE MATCH MENU ........................................................................... 30
PLAYER LIST ........................................................................................................... 34
POINT INPUT AND ADDITIONAL POINT INFORMATION .................................. 34
CORRECT POINT INPUT........................................................................................ 36
AFTER POINT WON ........................................................................................... 36
AFTER POINT LOST............................................................................................ 37
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INFORMATION ON THE SERVE (SELF-SCORING) ........................................... 38
TIMER...................................................................................................................... 40
INFO........................................................................................................................ 40
CONNECTING KIT WITH COMPUTER .................................................................. 41
BATTERY STATUS................................................................................................... 42
PROBLEM SOLVING .............................................................................................. 43
TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................. 45
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SAFETY REGULATIONS AND WARNINGS
Carefully read the following safety regulations, warnings, and the user
manual before operating the KITRIS KIT to ensure safe and appropriate use.
Please observe the following safety information:
•If you have any problems using the KIT, please contact the KITRIS customer
service. (service@kitris.ch)
•Do not open the housing of the KIT.
•Make sure the KIT is NOT exposed to water, or extremely high
temperatures (inter alia fire).
•The KIT is equipped with a Li-Pol battery that can present a risk of fire or
explosion if used incorrectly.
•Make sure the USB port does NOT get in touch with conductive material,
such as metal or liquids.
•Only connect the USB port of the KIT to USB devices that are CE certified
(including cables).
The symbol on the KIT indicates that the device and its electronic
accessories, e.g. USB cables, must not be disposed of together with regular
household waste.
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INTRODUCION
The KITRIS KIT has been developed as a tennis-specific data tracker. It
enables you to collect important data on your performance behaviour when
playing in competitions, training matches and training sessions. An analysis
of the data enables both you and your coaches to train in a more effective
and goal-oriented way.
As the recording of matches can be made either by the player himself by
means of a Player KIT or by an external third party by means of a Coach KIT,
we will distinguish between a Player KIT and a Coach KIT in the present user
manual.
There are 3 different modes for recording match data:
1. ‘Self-Scoring’mode (only Player KIT): Comprehensive autonomous
recording of all data by the player himself by means of the Player
KIT.
2. ‘Coach-Scoring’mode (Player KIT and Coach KIT): Input of results
performed by an external third party by means of the Coach KIT,
strike data is gathered by the player himself by means of the Player
KIT.
3. ‘Match-Tracking’mode (only Coach KIT): Both strike data and
results are entered by an external third party by means of the
Coach KIT.
While the system calculates comprehensive statistic values independently
by using sensor data, mathematic algorithms and logics, evaluation of
points won and points lost can only be made by the players themselves or
by an external third party by passing information on to the KIT. As a result,
correct point input in a match (according to official ITF tennis regulations)
after completed rallies is an essential part of the KITRIS Tennis analysis and
training system. The topic is therefore dealt with in appropriate depth in the
present user manual.
After terminating a match or a training session, you can upload data from
the KIT to the KITRIS Server for analysis and statistic evaluation. Via the
KITRIS Webclient, you will gain access to all match and training sessions.
This enables you to analyse and compare the sessions retrospectively.
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The present user manual is related to the following KIT hardware and
software versions:
Product number: KITBIA7303
Software version: OTP v8 / Firmware v25
You will find the product number engraved on the back of the KIT.
You will find the firmware version in the ‘Info’ menu item on the KIT.
If you have any other hardware or firmware version, please contact the
KITRIS customer service (service@kitris.ch).
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PRODUCT CARE
In the case of soiling or influence of moisture (e.g. sweat), clean the KIT with
a clean and dry cloth.
If required, wash the KIT strap in the washing machine at 40°C using a mild
detergent (no bleaching agent). Do not use a dryer or an iron.
Upper buckle
Lower buckle
USB protective cap
On/Off /
Return button
Monitor
Up button
Down button
OK button
Microphone
LED light
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOW TO FASTEN, UNDO AND ADJUST THE STRAP
To ensure good data quality, wear the Player KIT on your striking arm only.
The KIT strap consists of an elastic textile material with a Velcro enabling
you to easily fasten, undo and adjust the strap.
To fasten the strap to the KIT, lead the end of the strap through one of the
buckles from below paying attention that the hooks of the Velcro are
pointing away from the KIT. Next, fasten the hooks of Velcro on the inner
side of the strap. Repeat this process by fastening the other end of the strap
to the second buckle. As soon as the strap is correctly fastened to the KIT,
you can adjust it in a simple way by removing the Velcro from the inner side
of the strap and fastening it again after completing adjustment of the
length.
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GENERAL SETTINGS (PLAYER KIT/COACH KIT)
SLEEP MODE
If the KIT is not used for a certain length of time (10 seconds), the device
turns to sleep mode and subsequently switches off the display to reduce
battery consumption. If no further activities are recorded for some minutes,
the KIT automatically switches off completely.
If the KIT is in its sleep mode or is switched off completely, you can
reactivate it by pressing the On/Off button (‘X’). The KIT then starts in its lock
mode indicating the current time and date on the display.
LOCK MODE
The lock symbol is located in the top right corner of the display beside the
battery symbol. You can unlock the KIT by keeping the OK button pressed
for at least 2 seconds. If you have reactivated the KIT but not unlocked it
within 10 seconds, the KIT automatically turns back to sleep mode. If you
have reactivated and unlocked the KIT, the previously selected mode is
displayed on the monitor.
In the match mode, you can also reactivate the KIT from its sleep mode by a
motion-controlled point input (only Player KIT) or by pressing any button.
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CLOCK MODE
If the KIT is in its standard mode, time and date are displayed on the
monitor.
The battery symbol in the top right corner of the display indicates the
current battery status in a graph. If you have locked your KIT, the relevant
lock symbol is also displayed.
If you press the On/Off button (‘X’) in the clock mode, the KIT turns to sleep
mode (the monitor switches off).
All settings for time and date can be made in the main menu under the
‘Setup’menu item (more precise information on ‘Date and Time‘can be
found in the relevant section of the present user manual).
Time
Date
Battery
status
Battery
Lock symbol
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MENU AND NAVIGATION
If the KIT is in its unlocked clock mode, you will get to the main menu by
using the OK, Up or Down button.
The main menu consists of several menu items. These contain several
menu sub-items.
The selected menu item is highlighted by an inverted display of text and
background. You can navigate within the menu by using the Up/Down
buttons. By pressing the OK button, you can select the relevant menu item.
Pressing the On/Off button (‘X’) will always get you back to the previous
menu item (The only exception being the clock mode. Here, the KIT turns to
sleep mode or lock mode).
RESETTING THE KIT
If you keep the On/Off button (‘X’) pressed for at least 7 seconds, you can
manually reset your KIT in any mode at any time. Bear in mind that running
matches or training sessions will automatically be terminated, yet not
deleted, during the resetting process.
Name of
menu
Menu items
Selected
menu item
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SETTINGS MAIN MENU (PLAYER KIT/COACH KIT)
You can adjust different parameters in the ‘Setup’menu item in the main
menu of your KIT. This applies both for the Player KIT and for the Coach KIT.
If you want to adjust a numerical parameter (e.g. date, time, vibration
intensity, screen contrast), the name and value of the parameter will always
appear on the display.
You can adjust the value of the parameter by using the Up or Down button.
Pressing the OK button will save the alteration. If you press the return
button (‘X’) during parameter setting, the new values will not be saved and
you will get back to settings.
Value of
parameter
Name of
parameter
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POINT INPUT
In the settings of the main menu under menu item ‘Point Input’, you can
select the type of point input following completed rallies in a match. In the
Player KIT, you can select from the following 3 possibilities: point input by
button pressing and motion control (‘Button + Motion’), point input by
button pressing only (‘Button’) and point input only by means of motion
control (‘Motion’). In the Coach KIT, point input can only be made by button
pressing.
In addition, you can also activate a function for additional point information
both in the Player KIT and in the Coach KIT. Entering additional point
information serves the purpose of describing the outcome of a rally in more
detail, thus resulting in improved data analysis and match statistics on the
KITRIS Server (more precise information on ‘Point input and additional point
information‘can be found in the relevant section of the present user
manual).
CONTRAST
You can adjust the contrast intensity of the monitor in the settings of the
main menu under the ‘Contrast‘menu item. The contrast intensity ranges
from value 1 (minimum contrast) and value 10 (maximum contrast).
If you adjust this value, the contrast adjusts itself to the actually selected
value. Confirm the desired contrast intensity by pressing the OK button. If
you leave the settings by pressing the return button (‘X’), the previously
stored contrast intensity will automatically be set.
Bear in mind that a higher contrast intensity results in increased battery
consumption and thus in a reduced life time of your KIT.
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VIBRATION
Point input can be confirmed, inter alia, by a vibration feedback. You can set
the intensity of the vibration feedback in the settings of the main menu
under ‘Vibration’. The intensity scale ranks between value 0 (no vibration)
and value 10 (maximum vibration). If you adjust this value, a short vibration
of the selected value will follow thereafter. Confirm the desired intensity
level by pressing the OK button. If you leave the settings by pressing the
return button (‘X’), the previously stored intensity value will automatically be
set.
ROTATE SCREEN
If you like, you can turn the screen by 180°, for example to be able to adjust
button operation. To do so, select ‘Rotate Screen’ in the settings of the
main menu and rotate the display on the monitor by 180° (thus, the
functionality of the Up/Down buttons is also interchanged).
IMPORTANT NOTE: If these parameters are set incorrectly, the
collected sensor data cannot be analysed
correctly.
LED LIGHT
Point inputs are confirmed, inter alia, by a two-coloured LED light below the
monitor whereby the LED light flashes in green, if you have won a point and
in red, if you have lost a point. You can switch the LED lights on and off in
the settings of the main menu under ‘Front LED’. Confirm the relevant
selection by pressing the OK button. If you leave the settings by pressing
the return button (‘X’), the previously selected option will automatically be
set.
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DATE AND TIME
To set the date and time, select ‘Date and Time’in the settings of the main
menu. Confirm the adjustments made by pressing the OK button. If you
leave the settings by pressing the return button (‘X’), the previously stored
contrast intensity will automatically be set.
FORMATTING
If you select ‘Format’ in the in the settings of the main menu, the SD card is
formatted by the KIT. Thereby, all data (inter alia matches, training sessions,
player list) will be irrevocably deleted.
IMPORTANT NOTE: DELETED DATA CANNOT BE RESTORED AGAIN.
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PLAYER KIT
The Player KIT has both a training mode and match mode.
TRAINING MODE
START TRAINING SESSION
To start a training session, select the ‘Training’ menu item in the main
menu. Bear in mind that the battery state must be above 20% in order to
start a training session.
After selecting a new training session you will get to the players list. Select
the name you wish and press the OK button. If no players list has been
issued so far, you can merely select a ‘Guest’ from the list. The selected
name will be displayed beside the time during the training session (You will
find more precise information on ‘Player List’ in the relevant section of the
present user manual).
Then, you must determine on which arm (‘Select Wearing Arm’) you want
to wear the KIT during the training session (‘Left’ or ‘Right’). Bear in mind
that the KIT must be worn on the striking arm to ensure high data quality.
After selecting the wearing arm, you can now select a more precise
description of your training session from among the different tags. If you do
not select a specific tag, the training will run in the ‘Free Training’mode
(You will find more detailed information on ‘Select Tag’in the relevant
section of the present user manual).
Thereafter, data recording on the KIT will start. The current training session
is always displayed on the monitor.
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MONITOR TRAINING SESSION
The two areas on the left of the middle line contain information on the
whole training session. The upper field indicates the whole training duration
and the lower field informs you of the fact that the KIT is currently in
training mode.
The two areas on the right of the middle line contain information on the
actually selected tag, the upper field displaying the length of training
performed in the current tag and the lower field informing you of the tag
you have selected.
ACCESS TO THE TRAINING MENU
If you press the Up button during a running training session, a ‘Mark’will be
added (You will find more precise information on ‘Add Mark’in the relevant
section of the present user manual).
If you press the Down button during a running training session, the KIT will
turn to ‘Pause Mode’. If you press the Down button again, the pause mode
will be terminated and the previously used tag is automatically selected.
If you press the OK button during a running training session, you will get
straight to the training menu.
Total training
time
Mode
Actual training
time per tag
Current tag
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SELECT TAG
In training mode, you can select different tags any time you like according
to the actual training content (base line, serve, net, etc.).
If you select ‘Select Tag’in the menu of the training mode, a selection of the
available tags will appear.
Description of available tags:
‘Free Training’:You have selected free training without allocating it to a
specific tag.
‘Half Court’:You are playing in the small field.
‘Base Line’:You are playing from the base line.
‘Net’:You are playing from the net and are training
volley/smash.
‘Serve’:You are practising your serve.
‘Return’:You are practising returning the ball.
‘Point Playing’:You are playing for points, yet without recording the
points by means of a specific point input method. (You
will find more precise information on ‘Point input and
additional point input’ in the relevant section of the
present user manual).
‘Fitness’: You are performing a fitness session (e.g. Warm-up).
‘Pause’:You interrupt your training to have a drink, collect balls,
etc. The pause tag can also be selected directly via the
Down button.
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VIDEO SYNCHRONISATION
Select the ‘Video Sync’menu item if you want to film a training session or a
sequence thereof, to later watch the KITRIS Video application. Start
recording as soon as the countdown on the KIT reaches zero. This way, you
ensure that data traces of both camera and KIT match each other precisely.
Bear in mind that you can only use 1 synchronisation per training session.
The final synchronisation will be considered here. As soon as the camera
has been switched off, the synchronisation will also be terminated.
ADD MARKING
The ‘Mark‘menu item serves the purpose of marking specific incidents of a
training session. When making a video analysis using the KITRIS Video
application you can get straight to the marked incident.
START TRAINING MATCH
By using the ‘New Match’ menu item, you can start a training match directly
out of training mode. As soon as you have confirmed your selection, the
running training session will automatically be terminated. Follow the menu
navigation up to the beginning of the match according to the instructions in
the section ‘Match Mode‘.
Bear in mind that the battery status must be above 20% to start a training
match.
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