Preparing Vector Devices for a Session
For more information on each step, please click the linked article at the end of each step.
- Ensure the Vector Devices are fully charged - Charging Vector Devices.
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Ensure the Vector Receiver is fully charged if you are connecting the Receiver to the computer via WiFi - Charging Vector Receiver
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Map the Vector Devices to athletes in the OpenField console - Assigning/Mapping Devices to Athletes.
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Connect the Vector Devices to OpenField to Receive Band Settings per mapped Athlete. Ensure OpenField is open while Devices are connected - How to connect Vector Devices to the Computer.
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Turn on the Vector Devices individually by pressing and holding the power button on the each Device for > 5 seconds.
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Turn on all Vector Devices simultaneously using the Device Ignition/Quick Start feature - Vector Dock - Device Ignition/Quick Start Feature.
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Leave Vector Devices outside for 10 minutes to achieve stable GPS lock in given environment (if using Devices outdoors to collect GPS data)
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Distribute Devices to Athletes to placed into vests.
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Connect Receiver to PC/OpenField via WiFi or USB cable - How to Connect the Vector Receiver to the Computer.
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From the OpenField console, select 'Start' from the main tile menu to start a new Live Session.
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Right click on the Activity Timeline and select New Activity. Name the Activity and select a Day Code.
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Select the Device Type. For more information on Device Types - Activity/Device Type Selection - GPS, LPS, INERTIAL.
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Click Create Activity.
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Press the Play button in the top right corner of the console to start recording live.