STATSports APEX POD User manual

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USER MANUAL
APEX POD

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The APEX Pod is a wearable device that is used to measure the performance of elite athletes.
The APEX unit consists of a ST Microelectronics Cortex-M4F central processing unit, with several
different sensors to measure and record, via onboard storage, different characteristics of an elite
athlete’s performance.
The unit contains the following sensors:
•GPS module
•3-D accelerometer
•3-D gyroscope
•3-D digital compass
•Magnetic Heart rate receiver.
•User Interface via OLED
All sensors are continuously sampled, and the data is logged onto an onboard SD card in real
time. In addition, the same sampled data from the sensors can be simultaneously streamed from
the device via Bluetooth or UWB.
Fig.1) Apex Pod

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Operating the Pod
The individual pods are configured prior to their use via a USB serial connection to a computer
running STATSports Apex application. This can be provided by a simple Micro USB Cable, however
the 10/16/32 Way Apex Docking Stations are more commonly utilised for this purpose.
Once the settings are configured the pods are disconnected and rebooted, at which time they will
begin to search for GPS satellite signals. Once enough satellites are acquired the pod will start
recording metric data and the Green and Red LEDs located above the power button will begin to
sequentially flash. The OLED screen will similarly cycle between an estimated battery lifespan and
the name with which the pod has been configured.
While the pod remains in this state several additional pieces of information can be accessed by
briefly pressing down on the power button. A short press brings up four symbols (See Fig.2)
From Left to Right these symbols display;
• Battery Charge Level (4 Segments)
• GPS Satellite Connections
• Heart Rate
• Wireless Signal Strength
Battery management ensures 6+ hours of activity
recording and live transmission, and the devices can
be recharged whenever necessary through usage of
either a Micro USB or dock.
To Power Down the Apex Pod, simply press and hold the power button until the sustained tone
cuts out. This conserves battery life between uses, and prolongs the overall lifespan of the
device.
Fig.2) Apex Pod Symbols

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FCC Notice (for U.S. Customers):
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules:
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
1. This device many not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause
undesired operation
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by S A Sports Group Ltd. can void your
authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commission’s rules.