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.

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Select event
At the main menu, select ‘Athletics’ (bottom row, 2nd from left) using the touchscreen or up/down
arrows and ‘ok’ button.
Select event (eg shot put, javelin, discus, hammer, long jump, pole vault) using the touch screen or
left/right arrows and ‘ok’.

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Assemble prism pole
Screw the four sections of the prism pole together, screw the prism on to the bottom, and screw the
spike on to the bottom of prism. To use the prism, place the spike at the measuring point so that the
bubble is in the centre of the level on the prism. This is most important for measuring the centre
point, the rim and the check mark. Make sure the prism is pointing towards the EDM.
Measure centre point
If you receive a pop up asking: “Do you want to use the last definition of the centre point/foul line as
valid?”, select F4 [no] if this is a new setup. If you have previously recorded the centre point for the
setup (eg switching between events at the same site), select F6 [Yes].
Select ‘measure centre point’ using the touch screen or F1 [ok].

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With the prism on the centre mark of the circle (or 8m mark for javelin), align the optical sight on the
prism and press F2 [Dist] then F3 [Store].
Select the ‘check’ tab. Place the prism on the inside edge of the rim (or foul for javelin). Align the
optical sights with the prism and press F2 [Dist]. Compare the result with the target value (eg
1.0675m for hammer and shot; 1.25m for discus and 8m for javelin) to confirm that the centre point
is correct. Then select F3 [Store] and then F4 [Done] to exit.

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Measure check mark
Select ‘measure throw’ using the touch screen or F1 [ok] button.
With the prism on the golf tee placed alongside the sector tape approximately where the throws are
expected to land, align the optical sight with the prism and press F2 [Dist] and then the Fn button
and then F4 [Fine].

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Record the 3 decimal place measurement on the results sheet (or a piece of paper) and note the Ath
ID number (eg TS0003). Then press F3 [Store].
The screen should show “Measurement sent successfully” and then ‘Distance already sent’ and the
Ath ID number should advance by one (eg TS0001 to TS0002) and no distance should be shown.
The check mark distance should be confirmed using a steel tape. Wipe the steel tape with the rag to
dry it when winding it up.

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Meaure throws
Align optical sight with prism, press F2 [Dist], record the distance on the results sheet and press F3
[Store].
The Ath ID number will advance one and the screen will show ‘measurement sent successfully”, and
then ‘Distance already sent’. Event distance will be blank.

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Record fouls
A foul throw can be saved in the EDM like any other throw (particularly if a protest is possible)’ or it
can be recorded as a foul by pressing F5 [Foul]. The screen will show “Foul sent successfully” and
then ‘Foul already sent’ the Ath ID will advance by one.
Review throws
To review recorded throws, press the Fn button and then F5 [Results]. This will show the list of
recent performances from the event. Press F1 [ok] to continue.

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Change Ath ID
At the end of a round, the Ath ID number can be reset by using the red stylus on the touchscreen.
Touch Ath ID and enter the new number using the stylus.
It is recommended to use a three digit number where the first number corresponds to the round and
the second and third numbers correspond to the athlete in competing order. Note, the athlete
order will change for the final rounds.

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Pack down
Press Esc button to return to Main Menu. Press and hold on/off button for 5 seconds. Use the touch
screen to select ‘Power down and turn off’ or use the ‘ok’ button.
Disassemble EDM as per reverse of set up.
Make sure:
•Battery is removed and returned to red case (place on charger if needed)
•EDM is dry or taken out of box to dry in tech shed
•Prism and spike are stored in red case –not toolbox for ancillary items
•If the red case does not closely easily, realign items inside. Don’t force it!
•Cover is place on tripod top.