Stadium Mode (ClearSky)

What is Stadium Mode?

Stadium Mode is a feature in OpenField that allows a User to connect to a 'Standalone' Broadcaster Machine, most commonly performed when using a Stadium Installed tracking system (ClearSky or GPS +).

Stadium Mode is enabled on your OpenField account by Catapult Support. Please contact Support if you require this feature to be enabled on your account.

How to Connect to the Broadcaster via Stadium Mode

Equipment

• PC with OpenField installed (Stadium Mode enabled).
• Ethernet Cable.
• USB/Ethernet Adaptor (if PC has no direct Ethernet port).
• Tracking System Installation Specific details (IP address of Broadcaster, Location of Ethernet Port) These details are provided by Catapult representatives per installation.

Method

Preparing your PC

1. Sync your PC to internet time, with OpenField closed. This ensures the Broadcaster Machine and your computer are in sync to maintain accurate live data.
   
   
   • Search Date & Time Settings in the Windows Taskbar Search bar.
     
     
   • Select Additional date, time & regional settings on the right hand side.
     
     
     
     
   • Select Set the time and date.
     
     
     
   • Select the Internet Time tab.
     
     
   • Tick the Synchronize with an Internet time server box and select Update now.
     
     
     
2. Connect your PC to the appropriate Ethernet Port for the Installation, via an Ethernet cord (and USB/Ethernet Adaptor if necessary).
   

Setting up OpenField for Data Capture

1. Open OpenField.
   
2. On the Console Tile Screen select Stadium Mode.
   
   
3. Select Setup Stadium Mode.
   
   
4. Input the Installation specific IP address of the Broadcaster. 
   
   
5. Click OK, then select Start Stadium Mode. This will open up the Activity Timeline UI.
   
   
6. Confirm that the Play button has illuminated and intermittent 'seaweed' is flowing. This indicates the Tracking System is ready to detect devices and send live data to your OpenField.
   
   
7. Press the Play button in the top right corner of the Activity Timeline UI.
   
8. Create a New Activity, ensuring you select the appropriate 'Device Type' per the Tracking System in use (GPS, LPS (ClearSky) or Inertial (No Position Data).
   
   
9. Ensure Athletes are mapped to appropriate Devices.
   
10. Run Activity live as normal.