User Manual - USA Track and Field
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1. Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 3 17 3 4 Measuring the crossbar Pole Vault If the base points have been measured successfully the option Measure Bar will be 1 Heasure ground plane enabled in the Pole Vault Menu 2 Measure base points 3 Measure bar This option allows the user to measure the height of the crossbar over the defined ground plane Press F1 CONT to select the option CONT RESUH oe On entering the Measure Bar dialog the sensor will turn to the point that is calculated to be halfway between and in the same plane as the two base points The user should then manually turn the instrument so that the cross hairs of the telescope coincide with the upper part of the bar at it s lowest point Point ID Name of the point to be recorded Hz Offset 0 000 m Crossbar Height The height of the crossbar over the ground plane Crossbar Height 4 450 m Hz Offset The horizontal distance from the calculated centre point of the crossbar halfway between the base points Aim at upperside of crossbar at lowest point Pole Offset As described in 1 2 1 the athlete may decide to offset the pole AT from the plane of the measured base points In this case the pole offset must be entered so that the calculation of the E STORE J J intersection of the pointing of the sensor and the plane of the crossbar is correct Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 3 18 STORE F3 Stores the measurement Dep2. sent to a serial port and or the log file If the distance is sent successfully a message DIST STORE FOUL PAGE will appear informing the user Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 31 FOUL F5 Stores the throw as invalid Depending on the configuration an invalid throw is sent to a serial port and or the log file If the information is sent successfully a message will appear informing the user PAGE F6 Go to the Throw Event Plot panel CONF SHIFT F2 Go to the configuration panel See 6 for more information FINE SHIFT F5 Display the Event Distance in fine mode The distance is displayed to 3 decimal places for 10 seconds and is then reverted to two decimal places This function may be used for checking purposes but does not affect the recording of the data All measurements are recorded in centimetres 5 5 2 Throw Event Plot Panel Javelin This panel allows a graphical view of the throw in relation to the foul line Athlete ID The function key functionality is identical to that described for the Measure panel Event Distance 79 76 m At DIST STORE FOUL PAGE Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 32 5 6 Resuming a Throw Event Discus Henu 1 Heasure centre point d Heasure foul line 3 Heasure throw CONT RESUH ar It may sometimes be the case that it is necessary to leave a throw event function and return at a later time for example to measure a dista
3. Athletics Measurement On Board application program for TPS System1200 Version 1 0 English Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 2 Table of Contents A OGG GOIN EN 2 4 1 1 A A 2 5 1 2 A e e SEO EOI 2 6 Za A Ge AS o A e RP PS 2 6 AA ene e E E ames seeeseeh E E se E 2 8 IA UNM OUI GT EE 2 9 2 Genna E de CT ME 2 10 2 1 SEIECTAG Me AD PMC le cosita a idad fede cel 2 11 2 2 o A ee Pe A 2 12 3 A nn dee tumelseaa E E EA E E E 3 13 3 1 EA E lr ete E E EEE EE A E e PPP Om o E T E enews 3 14 3 2 Me asuring the ground ET E 3 15 3 2 1 Measuring a pointin the ground plane E 3 15 3 3 WIG ASUMING TAG Dase een 3 16 3 4 ECT dois ege EEN 3 17 3 5 Re SUMING Pole Vault MG astro MOI E 3 18 4 PIONIZOM Mal UNS nao aiii 4 19 4 1 Horizontal Jumps TT 4 20 4 2 Measuring the Foul Bu 4 21 4 3 Measuring ue 4 22 4 3 1 Horizontal Jumps Measure Panel 4 22 4 3 2 Horizontal Jumps Plot Panel occooccccoccccocncccnncconccconoconcnnnnnnnnnn anna RR RR RR Rmn nena renaren nannnnnnninans 4 23 4 4 Resuming a JUMP Messe VE EE 4 24 5 TPE OWING e o A oo E 5 25 9 1 a iS A e il o E AA 5 26 9 2 mavidual Throw Event En RE 5 27 5 3 Measunng Me cente PONI EE 5 28 Sol o NCO EE 5 28 5 4 WS Hl Ten TORN NIN EE 5 29 5 5 ING AUS UNINC UTON EE 5 30 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 3 5 5 1 Throw Event Measure Panel ccccccccsseccssseccceseeceseecesececeaeceneuecesaseecsaneessaeeensueeseuececeueccsasecessaseessaec
4. in whole centimetres perpendicular to a horizontal plane defining the level of the runway to the lowest part of the upperside of the crossbar It is assumed that the lowest part of the crossbar is in the centre of the two vertical crossbar supports defined by two measured points Base Pt 1 Base Pt 2 however it is also possible to measure the lowest point of the crossbar if this is not the case Crossbar Reported height Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 The horizontal plane marking the level of the runway is defined by the measuring of three points at the level of the runway Gnd Pt 1 Gnd Pt 2 Gnd Pt 3 on the box used for planting the pole when vaulting About 20 A E Com rg Level ol Runway F cem em Pole vault box Once the plane of the level of the runway has been established the two base points Base Pt 1 Base Pt 2 are measured on the vertical supports of the crossbar These two points are then used to calculate the centre of the crossbar where the height should be measured Pole Offset It should be noted that the pole may be offset in a plane parallel to the vertical plane defined by the two base points The athlete may decide the distance of the pole offset for each jump Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 8 1 2 2 Jump Events The triple jump and long jump share the same measuring methodology and terminology A foul line marking the the vertical plane from which
5. Measurements User Manual TPS1200 4 23 FOUL F5 Stores the jump as invalid Depending on the configuration an invalid measurement is sent to a serial port and or the log file If the information is sent successfully a message will appear informing the user PAGE F6 Go to the Horizontal Jumps Plot panel CONF SHIFT F2 Go to the configuration panel See 6 for more information FINE SHIFT F5 Display the Distance Jumped in fine mode The distance is displayed to 3 decimal places for 10 seconds and is then reverted to two decimal places This function may be used for checking purposes but does not affect the recording of the data All measurements are recorded in centimetres 4 3 2 Horizontal Jumps Plot Panel Horizontal Jumps This panel allows a graphical view of the jump in relation to the foul line ID The function key functionality is identical to that described for the Measure panel Distance Jumped 8 05 m A DIST STORE FOUL PAGE Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 4 24 4 4 Resuming a Jump Measurement Horizontal Jumps 1 Heasure foul line It may sometimes be the case that it is necessary to leave the horizontal jumps function and return at a later time for example to measure a distance for another event If the foul line has been measured successfully it is possible to resume jump measurement without having to repeat the measurement of the foul line To resume an existing measur
6. ground plane height and returns to the Pole Vault menu REMEA F3 Returns to the Ground Plane measurement dialog Press F3 to save result Press F5 to remeasure STORE REHEA an Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 3 3 Measuring the base points 14 54 IR ATHL Si STD I If the ground plane has been measured successfully the option Measure Base WARR ETIL Points will be enabled in the Pole Vault Menu 1 Heasure around plane 2 Heasure base points This option allows the user to measure two points located on the vertical crossbar supports These points allow the position of the centre of the crossbar to be calculated Press F1 CONT to select the option 3 16 Wie xem ta n CONT RESUH WW Base Points Point 1 available NEXT F1 AT Returns to the previous step NEXT DIsT Back To measure a base point locate a reflector on the point to measure and aim at the reflector Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is Stores the measurement and moves on to measure the next base point to measure It is 105 0002 g only possible to move on to the next base point if a valid distance has been measured If 98 7263 o both points have been measured successfully the application returns to the Pole Vault Slope Dist 13 028 m Menu Aim at base point and press DIST DIST F2 EZ Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode BACK F3
7. the calculated centre point to the points Stered Radius i 8 000 m measured on the foul line Heasured Radius 8 000 m STORE F3 Stores the radius of the measured points and returns to the throw event menu REMEA F3 Returns to the measure foul line dialog Press STORE F3 to save result STORE REHEA SW Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 30 5 5 Measuring throws Javelin Henu If the foul line has been measured successfully the option Measure Throw will be enabled in the throw event menu 1 Heasure centre point 2 Heasure foul line 3 Heasure throw This option allows the user to measure the length of a throw with respect to the foul line Press F1 CONT to select the option CONT RESUH WW 9 5 1 Throw Event Measure Panel 09 55 IR ve E ATHL STO I n are E To measure a throw locate a reflector on the point to measure and aim at the reflector Javelin x Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is available Measure JA Enter the athlete ID on the Athlete ID line in order to save this information with the Athlete ID 346810 corresponding measurement in the log file Hz 190 7494 y 100 0526 y DIST F2 Slope Dist 97 903 m Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode The reported distance is displayed on the line Event Distance Event Distance 79 76 m STORE F3 Stores a valid throw measurement Depending on the configuration the measurement is At
8. the jump should be measured is defined by two points P1 P2 Once a jump has been made a judge places a prism at the point indicating the nearest break in the landing area made by any part of the body to the foul line or the projection of the foul line Foul Line Ref Line The Reported Distance shall be measured perpendicular to the foul line or its projection the reported distance is recorded in whole centimetres Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 9 1 2 3 Throwing Events The same methodology is used for the hammer discus and shot putt and javelin events A foul line is delimited by a circle or part of a circle Once a throw is made the calculated distance from the centre of the circle defining the foul line to the point where the implement lands is made The radius of the circle R for discus hammer shot putt L for the javelin is then subtracted from the calculated distance to give the reported distance The foul line for the hammer discus and shot putt is represented by a circle boundary and is defined by measuring three points on the circle Boundary Reported dist R The foul line for the javelin is represented by an arc defined by two points measured in a clockwise direction Calc dist Reported dist L Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 10 In this chapter 2 1 Selecting the Application 2 2 Main Menu Athletics Measurements User Manual 2 1 Selecting the appl
9. 1 2500 m At Shot Putt 1 0878 m CONT o ee DEFLT PAGE Javelin 8 0000 m PAGE F6 Go to the Rounding panel ESC Return to Standard Configuration dialog without saving changes Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 6 36 6 3 2 Hidden Configuration Rounding Panel The Rounding panel is used to fix the number of decimal places to which the reported distances will be displayed for the throwing events Distances are always rounded down to the nearest place as specified in the configuration The rounding value entered in this panel does not affect the decimal places of the distances sent via the serial port To modify a value select the required event and select the value from the list CONT F1 Save changes and return to Standard Configuration dialog DEFLT F5 Set the value to the defaul value The default value for all events is 0 01 lA tt conT DEFLT PAGE PAGE F6 Go to the Recording panel ESC Return to Standard Configuration dialog without saving changes Configuration Circles Roundin 6 3 3 Hidden Configuration Recording Panel The recording panel allows the user to select whether the results of the application will be sent through one of the instrument serial ports Record RS232 Record the measurement results to the selected RS232 port Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 6 37 Port RS232 port through which the results should be sent CONT F1 Save changes and return to Sta
10. ance from the sensor to the centre point STORE F3 156 3229 o Store the centre point as the point from which measurements will be calculated 100 3982 o DONE F4 a Tepe viet 0 eee Return to the throw event menu This function is only enabled once a valid Aim at centre of circle and distance has been stored press DIST F2 A DIST STORE DONE PAGE PAGE F6 Go to the plot page CONF SHIFT F2 HELP CONF WW QUIT Go to the configuration panel See 6 for more information 5 3 1 Centre Point Check Panel The distance from the centre point of the circle to the foul line may be checked in the Check panel To check the circle radius measure a point on the foul line with the DIST F2 key Stored Radius The radius of the event circle stored in the program configuration In the configuration a different radius is stored for each throwing event see 6 for more information on the configuration Measured Radius The measured distance from the centre point to the point measured on the foul line The function key functionality is identical to that described for the Measure panel Discus Circle centre Stored Radius S 1 250 m Heasured Radius 1 251 m Heasure a point on the foul line to check the radius At DIST STORE DONE PAGE Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 29 5 4 Measuring the foul line If the centre point of the throwing circle is not available it is possible to define t
11. e second point on the foul line 110 3227 g 100 3983 y If both points have been measured successfully the NEXT F1 key returns to the Slope Dist 7 836 m Horizontal Jumps Menu Aim at point on foul line and press DIST F2 NEXT DIST ger Athletics Measurements User Manual 4 3 Measuring jumps 4 3 1 Horizontal Jumps Measure Panel To measure a jump locate a reflector on the point to measure and aim at the reflector Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is available Enter the athlete ID on the Athlete ID line in order to save this information with the corresponding measurement in the log file DIST F2 Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode The reported distance is displayed on the line Distance Jumped STORE F3 Stores a valid jump measurement Depending on the configuration the measurement is sent to a serial port and or the log file If the distance is sent successfully a message will appear informing the user TPS1200 Press F1 CONT to select the option 06 03 ATHL 1 Horizontal Jumps Measure Plot 4 22 If the foul line has been measured successfully the option Measure Jumps will be enabled in the Horizontal Jumps Menu This option allows the user to measure the length of a jump with respect to the foul line Athlete ID 346810 Hz 107 3226 100 3983 Slope Dist 15 933 Distance Jumped 7 49 H H m Athletics
12. elected in the Horizontal Jumps menu If no foul line has been measured previously only the first step of the process Measure Foul Line will be enabled on entering the menu Horizontal Jumps 1 Heasure foul line It is necessary to measure the foul line successfully before the second step Measure Jumps can commence The only exception to this sequence is if a jumps measurement is resumed see 4 4 Resuming a jumps measurement To select an option highlight the option with the arrow keys and press the CONT F1 key or alternatively select the numeric key that corresponds to the option 1 or 2 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 4 21 4 2 Measuring the Foul Line The foul line is defined by two points each point has to be measured in turn To measure a point on the foul line locate a reflector on the point to measure and aim at the reflector Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is available Heasure foul Point 1 NEXT F1 Stores the measurement and moves on to measure the next point on the foul line It is 105 9004 y only possible to move on to the next point if a valid distance has been measured 100 4073 y Slope Dist 8 029 o DIST F2 Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode Aim at point on foul line and press DIST F2 BACK F3 Returns to the previous step NEXT DIST Geer Heasure foul Point 2 The process should be repeated for th
13. ement enter the Horizontal Jumps Menu from the Main Menu and press the RESUM F4 key The measured foul line will be recalled from memory and it is possible to proceed directly to the Measure Jumps dialog Athletics Measurements User Manual 5 Throwing Events In this chapter 5 1 Throwing Events Menu 9 2 Individual Throw Event Menu 5 3 Measuring the centre point 5 4 Measuring the foul line 5 5 Measuring throws 5 6 Resuming a Throw Event TPS1200 5 25 Athletics Measurements User Manual 5 1 Throwing Events Menu Within the throwing events menu it is possible to select any of the available events Discus Hammer Shot Putt or Javelin The methodology used for each event is identical apart from the measurement of the javelin foul line more details are given in the appropriate section of this chapter Given that the same methodology is used for each event the general process is explained in this manual This process is applicable to all events except where any modifications to the process for a specific event are explicitly stated To select an option highlight the option with the arrow keys and press the CONT F1 key or alternatively select the numeric key that corresponds to the option 1 or 2 TPS1200 9 26 Javelin CONT RESUH y Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 2 Individual Throw Event Menu Throw event measurement consists of two steps 1 Define the foul line 2 Measure the t
14. ending on the configuration the measurement is sent to a serial port and or the log file ESC Returns to the Pole Vault Menu 3 5 Resuming a Pole Vault measurement Pole Vault It may sometimes be the case that it is necessary to leave the pole vault function and 1 Heasure around return at a later time for example to measure a distance for another event If both the ground plane and the base points have been measured successfully it is possible to resume measurement of the crossbar without having to repeat the measurement of the ground plane and the base points To resume an existing measurement enter the Pole Vault Menu from the Main Menu and press the RESUM F4 key The measured ground plane and base points will be recalled from memory and is possible to proceed directly to the Measure Bar dialog Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 4 19 In this chapter 4 1 Horizontal Jumps Menu 4 2 Measuring the foul line 4 3 Measuring jumps Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 4 20 4 1 Horizontal Jumps Menu The Horizontal Jumps function can be used for measuring both the long jump and triple jump events No distinction is made between these events as the methodology used is identical for both events Measurement of a horizontal jump involves two steps 1 Measure two points that define the foul line from which jumps will be measured 2 Measure the jump distance of each competitor Each step in the process may be s
15. eseuecesgecesageessaeessaceessueseneuesenaes 5 30 592 Rui e TM Event Flot EE 9 31 9 6 Resuming a INFOW EVO EE 5 32 6 Alo e EE 6 33 6 1 A ct se cto acl E o OE e UNO a 6 34 6 2 elef lge Ee ple Ves iio y PA E o o PEU E cue ness T eaacsee sane dane stan ouedsaneaeetansacsee st 6 34 6 3 jo A A 6 35 631 Hidden Coniguraton Girdles Pan lincoln tion alice 6 35 63 2 HiddenConiguravom Rounding Panel EE 6 36 639 Hidden Comiguiration Recording Pana lustro coa loco blico ia diia dla iio napa 6 36 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 In this chapter 1 1 Overview 1 2 Technical Terms Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 5 1 1 Overview The Athletics Measurements application for System 1200 allows measurements to be be taken for athletics field events using a System 1200 sensor Distances and heights are recorded according to the rules set out in the Competition Rules Handbook of the International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF Distances or heights may be measured for the following events Pole Vault Horizontal Jumps Triple Jump Long Jump Throwing Events Discus Hammer Shot Putt Javelin Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 2 6 In order to make the following chapters on measuring distances and heights easier to understand basic terminology is introduced in this chapter 1 2 Technical terms 1 2 1 Pole Vault In the pole vault event it is required to measure the distance Reported Height
16. he foul line by measuring points along it In the case of the javelin two points must be measured in a clockwise direction For the other events three points are measured on the foul line the direction of measurement is not important in this case The measure foul line function can be selected from the menu of each individual throw event 186 3229 y 100 0823 g Slope Dist 17 213 m Aim at point on foul line and press DIST F2 NEXT DIST ri To measure a point on the foul line locate a reflector on the point to measure and aim at the reflector Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is available NEXT F1 Stores the measurement and moves on to measure the next point on the foul line It is only possible to move on to the next point if a valid distance has been measured DIST F2 Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode BACK F3 Returns to the previous step The process should be repeated for the second and third point on the foul line for all events except the javelin In this case two points must be measured in a clockwise direction When points have been measured successfully the NEXT F1 key displays the results 09 46 Measure anel e j Javelin Circle centre Stored Radius The radius of the event circle stored in the program configuration Point ID Centre see 86 for more information on the configuration Measured Radius The mean distance from
17. hrow distance of each competitor Discus Henu The foul line for the throwing events is defined by a circle or part of a circle In 1 Heasure centre some installations it is possible that the centre of the circle is marked on the d Measure foul line ground and may be measured In this case definition of the foul line is possible by simply measuring the centre point If the centre point is not marked on the ground it may be calculated by measuring three two for javelin points along the foul line Both of these options are available in the menu for each individual event discus hammer shot putt javelin A tt If no foul line or centre point has been measured previously only the two menu CONT RESUH options will be enabled on entering the menu It is necessary to measure the foul line successfully before the second step Measure Throw can commence The only exception to this sequence is if a throw measurement is resumed see 5 6 Resuming a throw measurement To select an option highlight the option with the arrow keys and press the CONT F1 key or alternatively select the numeric key that corresponds to the required option 1 2 or 3 5 27 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 5 28 5 3 Measuring the centre point Centre Point Measure Panel each throw event Discus Circle centre DIST F2 The centre point of a circle may be measured in the Centre Point Measure Panel for Measure the dist
18. ication 1 Select Main Menu Programs OR Press PROG 2 Select Athletics Measurements in the menu 3 CONT F1 to start the application TPS1200 2 11 09 25 IR TPS1200 STD de 1 Survey 2 Programs 3 Manage gt 7 4 Convert 5 conf ig 6 Tools lat cont Y 13 44 IR T e O TPS1200 STD Rae g Programs Xx 09 Reference Line a 10 Reference Plane 11 Sets of Angles 12 Stakeout 13 Traverse 14 VIP Coding 15 Offsets NENConverter 17 Athletics Measurements CONT Athletics Measurements User Manual 2 2 Main Menu In the Main Menu of the application three options are available To select an option highlight the option with the arrow keys and press the CONT F1 key or alternatively select the numeric key that corresponds to the option 1 2 3 The Pole Vault option can be used only to measure the pole vault event The Horizontal Jumps option may be used to measure the long jump or the triple jump The Throwing Events option canbe used to measure the discus hammer shot putt and javelin events Note It is not necessary to station position and orient the sensor in order to use any of the program options all measurements are made relative to the sensor position TPS1200 2 12 Athletics Heasurements 1 Pole Vault 3 Throwing Events At cont Athletics Measurements User Manual 3 Pole Vault In this chapter 3 1 P
19. ight of this horizontal plane is defined by measuring three points on the pole vault box These points are measured in turn and then the deviation of the three points from the plane is calculated The user must then decide if the maximum deviation from the plane is acceptable or not before continuing 3 2 1 Measuring a point in the ground plane 1 900 65 0002 99 9288 Slope Dist 12 938 Aim at point on pole vault box and press DIST F2 S IC IO NEXT DIST k To measure a point on the ground plane locate a reflector pole on a point on the pole vault box and aim at the reflector Reflectorless measurements may also be used if a reflectorless EDM is available NEXT F1 Stores the measurement and moves on to measure the next point on the ground plane It is only possible to move on to the next point if a valid distance has been measured If all three points have been measured the maximum deviation from a horizontal plane will be calculated and displayed DIST F2 Measures the distance using the curently selected EDM mode BACK F3 Returns to the previous step Once three points have been measured successfully the maximum deviation from a Ground Plane Results horizontal plane will be displayed The user must decide if the maximum deviation from the plane meets requirements STORE F3 Deviation from a horizontal plane Hax imuni 0 004 m Stores the mean height of the three measured points as the
20. nce for another event If the foul line has been measured successfully it is possible to resume throw measurement without having to repeat the measurement of the foul line To resume an existing measurement enter the individual throw event discuss hammer shot putt javelin menu from the Main Menu and press the RESUM F4 key The measured foul line will be recalled from memory and it is possible to proceed directly to the Measure Throws dialog Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 6 33 In this chapter 6 1 Overview 6 2 Standard Configuration 6 3 Hidden Configuration Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 6 34 6 1 Overview The configuration of the application allows the application to be configured to suit user preferences Two configurations are used 1 The standard configuration that is available to all users containing basic configuration information The hidden configuration that is used to configure vital measurement parameters This configuration is reached by a special sequence of key strokes It could be that the sequence of key strokes is not given to some operators so as to ensure that the configured parameters are not changed 6 2 Standard Configuration The standard configuration is available in most screens by pressing the SHIFT F2 key combination The following parameters are available Write Logfile Establishes whether a log file is written or not The default value for this parameter is YES If thi
21. ndard Configuration dialog DEVCE F4 Call the standard system Interfaces dialog The device associated with each available RS232 port may be configured in this dialog PAGE F6 Go to the Circles panel ESC Return to Standard Configuration dialog without saving changes Note If the RS232 option is activated in the hidden configuration pressing the STORE key sends a distance via the serial port in the following format lt STX gt nnn nn lt ETX gt The first character lt STX gt is ASCII 2 start transmission and the last character lt ETX gt is ASCII 3 end transmission The distance in meters is reported in the six spaces between these characters Leading spaces are used for shorter distances The screen will indicate that the distance has been sent successfully with the message Distance sent successfully In the case of the FOUL key being pressed the following message is sent via the serial port lt STX gt x lt ETX gt Leading spaces are used to pad the message to 6 characters All distances sent through the RS232 port are rounded down to the nearest centimetre
22. ole Vault Menu 3 2 Measuring the ground plane 3 3 Measuring the base points 3 4 Measuring the crossbar 3 5 Resuming a pole vault measurement TPS1200 3 13 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 3 1 Pole Vault Menu The pole vault event involves three steps 1 Measure three points in a horizontal plane to define the level of the runway from which heights will be measured 2 Measure two base points on the vertical supports of the crossbar 3 Measure the height of the crossbar Each step in the process may be selected in the Pole Vault menu If no ground plane has been measured previously only the first step of the process Measure Ground Plane will be enabled on entering the menu Pole Yault 1 Heasure ground It is necessary to measure the ground plane successfully before the second step Measure Base Points can commence In a similar way the final step of the process Measure Bar will only be enabled once the Measure Base Points step has been finished successfully The only exception to this sequence is if a pole vault measurement is resumed see 3 5 Resuming a Pole Vault measurement To select an option highlight the option with the arrow keys and press the CONT F1 key or alternatively select the numeric key that corresponds to the option 1 2 3 3 14 Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 3 15 3 2 Measuring the ground plane The level of the runway is defined by a horizontal plane The he
23. s parameter is set to yes each time the button STORE is pressed whilst running the application information will be written to the logfile The information written will depend upon Configuration rite Logfile the place in the application where the STORE button was pressed Logfile Name Athletics log Logfile Name The name of the logfile to write The logfile is saved to the DATA folder of the memory card CONT F3 lA tt CONT EE eee eee eee Return to the panel from which the configuration was called Athletics Measurements User Manual TPS1200 6 35 6 3 Hidden Configuration HU The hidden configuration can be accessed from the standard configuration by pressing the key 3 times in rapid succession The circles panel allows the radius of the throwing circles to be entered This is the only place in the application where these values may be entered 6 3 1 Hidden Configuration Circles Panel 10 56 A THL Da I Configuration Circles Rounding Recording IR Lith STD ba e The default values for the circle radius of each event is that specified in the IAAF Competition Rules handbook Discus 1 2500 g To modify a value select the required event and type in the new value Hammer 1 0675 m Shot Putt 1 0675 m CONT F1 Javelin 8 0000 m Save changes and return to Standard Configuration dialog DEFLT F5 Set the value to the defaul value The default values are Discus
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