Freelap V181122 Tx Track Pro Wireless Training User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- freelap
Table of Contents
V181122 Tx Track Pro Wireless Training
Product Information
The Tx Track Pro is a versatile transmitter with a large detection field that
is part of the Freelap timing system. It can be quickly set as START, LAP, or
FINISH transmitter and emits a
magnetic field that is automatically detected by your transponder during its
passage. The Tx Track Pro is guaranteed for 2 years and technical support can
be found on the Freelap website or by contacting a Freelap dealer.
Battery and Battery Life
The Tx Track Pro can be charged using the magnetic USB port and has a
battery life of up to 12 hours.
Technical Sheet
The Tx Track Pro can be reached at +41 32 861 52 42 or on the Freelap website. The product code is V181122.
Product Usage Instructions
Prerequisites
To use the Tx Track Pro, you must attach the transponder(s) to the athlete(s) and use the MyFreelap app. Refer to corresponding user manuals for more information.
Get to know your device
The Tx Track Pro has three LED lights that indicate which code it is set on: START, LAP, or FINISH. The Power button is used to turn on/off the transmitter and to set the desired code. The magnetic USB port is used to charge the device.
Turn it on
To turn on the Tx Track Pro, press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds. The green LED light will indicate that the transmitter is on.
Set the desired code
Once the transmitter is on, use short presses on the Power button to select the desired code. Each short press of the Power button switches you to the next code. The LED of the selected code flashes.
Place it on the track
It is important to place the transmitter on the track in the correct location. Placing the transmitter at any other location or position may result in inaccuracies or non-detection. Refer to the user manual for specific examples for different sports.
Associate it with other Freelap transmitters
To use the Freelap system, you must have a transmitter set on the code FINISH on your track. The Tx Track Pro can be used in combination with other Freelap transmitters and must be spaced at least 10m apart with a minimum time of 0.7 seconds. Your track must contain a maximum of 11 transmitters.
About the Tx Track Pro
Tx Track Pro is the versatile transmitter with large detection field of the Freelap system. The Tx Track Pro can be quickly set as START, LAP, or FINISH transmitter. It emits a magnetic field automatically detected by your transponder during its passage.
Use of the Tx Track Pro
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Prerequisites
Tx Track Pro transmitter is a part of the Freelap timing system. To get your timing data, you must attach the transponder(s) to the athlete(s) and use the MyFreelap app (cf corresponding user manuals). -
Get to know your device
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Turn it on
To turn on the transmitter, press the “Power” button for 2 seconds.
The green led lights up to indicate that the transmitter is on. -
Set the desired code
Once the transmitter is on, make short presses on the “Power” button to select the desired code (START = for start transmitter/ LAP = for intermediate transmitter/ FINISH = for finish transmitter). Each short press of the “Power” button switches you to the next code. The LED of the selected code flashes. -
Place it on the track
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Place the Tx Track Pro on the ground.
The transmitter has a detection field of 3m on each side, it must be placed as follows: -
This transmitter has the shape of an arrow. Place the transmitter on the side of the track, pointing the front of the arrow toward the track. The direction of the arrow indicates an imaginary line of passage.
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Place the transmitter at less than 3m of the athlete’s passage (so that the transponder of the athlete crosses the detection field).
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For skiing, it can be placed inside a slalom gate and on arrival. It can also be placed under the snow in the middle of the finish area to increase the detection field (7m).
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Placing the transmitter at any other location or position may result in inaccuracies or non-detection.
Example for ski / standard system :
Example for MTB / system in loop :
To get your LAP times in a loop system, only 1 transmitter with the code “FINISH” is enough. To take the start, stay 5s in the transmitter detection field and start the race.
Associate it with other Freelap transmitters
To make the Freelap system work, you must have a transmitter set on the code
FINISH on your track.
The Tx Track Pro is a versatile transmitter, so you can use several Tx Track
Pro on your track (set as START, LAP or FINISH transmitter).
You can also use it in combination with other Freelap transmitters (eg. : you
can use the Tx Gate Pro transmitter as START transmitter for skiing).
Transmitters must be spaced at least 10m apart, with a minimum time of 0.7
second.
Your track must contain a maximum of 11 transmitters.
Further information
Battery and battery life
Your Tx Track Pro has a 3.7V 5Ah LiPo rechargeable battery.
- Low battery indicator: When the battery is low, the led flashes red.
- Recharging the battery:
- Insert the magnetic USB cable provided into the magnetic USB port.
- It is recommended to make complete charges (charging time: 10h).
- When the battery is fully charged, the device has a battery life of 60h.
- Your Tx Track Pro has an automatic shutdown function (after 12h).
Technical sheet
- Weight: 320 g
- Dimensions: 55 x 100 x 180 mm
- Compatibility: FxChip / FxChip BLE
- Transmitter with 3 codes: START / LAP / FINISH
- Detection field: 3 meters on each side
- Accuracy: 2/100 of a second
- Minimum distance between 2 transmitters: 10 meters
- Minimum time between 2 transmitters: 0.7 second
- Battery: 3.7V 5Ah LiPo + charging indicator, and automatic switch off function after 12h (charging time: 10 hours)
- Battery life: 60 hours
- Water resistance: 3ATM
- Operating temperatures: -20°C to +50°C
Technical support
Find our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), as well as other manuals and user
guides, on our website at:
www.freelap.com/support
If you cannot find the answers to your questions, please contact your Freelap
dealer. Find the list of Freelap dealers at: www.freelap.com/freelap-
contact
After-sales service & warranty
The Tx Track Pro is guaranteed 2 years. If you have any questions or if you
need assistance with your device, please contact your Freelap dealer.
FREELAP SA
Av. D.-Jeanrichard 2A CH-2114 Fleurier – Switzerland
+41 32 861 52 42 – www.freelap.com
References
- Freelap - Electronic sports timing system for speed development
- Freelap Contact - Electronic timing for speed development