Leica Viva TS16 User manual

Athletics ACT
Leica TS16 EDM
Operating Instructions

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Background
The Leica TS16 EDM was purchased new from CR Kennedy, Sydney in May 2022. Its purchase was
enabled by a grant received from ACT Sport and Recreation. It came with the Leica Captivate
software and the Athletics module (v.7) software.
Author
These operating instructions were produced by Lyle Dahms, Athletics ACT, who arranged the grant
and purchase of the EDM.
Key information
To modify the TS16 settings and open up the hidden modules, you need the password to
‘TS16-athletic’: crk
The original certificate of calibration is below.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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LEICA TS16 EDM AND EQUIPMENT
The following equipment is used to operate the EDM:
•The EDM case contains: the EDM, 2 x batteries, 17.5mm prism and spike
•The ancillaries box contains: prism pole, golf tees for check mark, spirit level, base plates for
tripod feet, steel tape, rag for drying steel tape
•The battery charger is located in the AIS tech shed.

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MEASURING THROWS
This section explains how to set up the EDM for measuring throws.
Positioning the EDM
Choose a position that has clear lines of
sight to the centre of the circle (8m mark
for jav), the rim of the circle (foul line for
jav) and the landing sector. The EDM
must not be in a position that could be hit
by an implement thrown out of sector.
The EDM operator must be able to
communicate clearly with the recorder.
The EDM can be set up on the track
surface using the three metal base plates
for the tripod legs. The diagram below
illustrates potential EDM locations. Note
the position of the EDM that can be used
for both javelin and shot put.
Set up the tripod
Extend and spread the legs of the tripod. Adjust the legs so that the height of the tripod is level with
the sternum of the operator. This could be in a standing or sitting position. The legs should be
orientated so that operator is between two legs of the tripod when facing the landing sector (see
cover picture). This alignment is modified when the EDM is being set up to measure throws in
adjacent event sites (see diagram below).
The top of the EDM should be roughly level. If the EDM is being set up on grass, press the feet into
the ground. If the EDM is being set up on a track surface, place the base plates beneath the feet.

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Check and adjust the level
of the EDM using the spirit
level. The level should be
placed front-back and then
side-side.
Adjust the leg length (or
press on the tripod feet) to
level the EDM.
Mount the EDM
Remove the cover from the top of the EDM and
mount the EDM on the tripod. It should be
orientated so that the focusing eye ring is facing
the operator and the base is aligned to the shape of
the EDM top. Secure the EDM to the top of the
tripod using the screw knob beneath the top of the
tripod.

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Insert battery
Insert the battery as shown in the diagram below. Make sure the electrodes are at the top and
pointing in.
Level the EDM
Level the EDM using the three tribrach foot screws on the base of the EDM. Ideally, the foot screws
should be in the mid point of their range and minimal adjustment should be required to level the
EDM. The EDM is level when the bubble in the circular level is in the middle ring.
Turn on the EDM
Press and hold on/off button for 2 seconds. Wait for EDM to boot. This will take about a minute.
If you receive a warning about the SD card or CCP contract, press F4 [ok] to continue.
Digital level
At the digital level page, level the EDM using the tribach (ie EDM base) foot screws. The EDM will
indicate the direction to turn the footscrews. Once the EDM is level, press F6 [next] to continue.