TrackMan A S TMANIII Field Disturbance Sensor User Manual TM3A Installation and safety instructions
TrackMan A/S Field Disturbance Sensor TM3A Installation and safety instructions
User Manual
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TrackMan™ “TMAN III” Installation and Safety Instructions
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TrackMan™ Radar Unit
Installation and Safety Instruction
Model: TMAN III
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Contents
1
I
NTRODUCTION
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2
S
AFETY
I
NSTRUCTIONS
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2.1
Regulatory Notice ......................................................................................................... 4
2.2
Warning: Radiation Hazard .......................................................................................... 5
2.3
Caution: Safety precautions .......................................................................................... 6
3
I
NSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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3.1
System description ........................................................................................................ 7
3.2
System specifications ................................................................................................... 7
3.3
Setting up the system .................................................................................................. 10
4
W
ARRANTY
C
OMMENTS
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1 Introduction
This document provides instructions and warning in order to safely install and operate the
TrackMan III Radar Unit
This document provides also instructions on how to make basic setup of the TrackMan™
system.
This document does not describe the TrackMan™ application software and how to operate it.
This is provided in separate document.
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2 Safety Instructions
2.1 Regulatory Notice
FCC compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TC technician for help.
Caution
Never try to open or repair the device yourself. Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by TrackMan A/S could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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2.2 Warning: Radiation Hazard
Radiation Safety Warning.
This device radiates a low level of microwave electromagnetic radiation from the front
window when in use. The radiated power is significantly lower the international safety
standards for microwave frequencies. However, the user should maintain a minimum distance
of 20 cm from this device during operation.
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2.3 Caution: Safety precautions
Use the following safety instructions to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
the TrackMan™ radar unit.
General
• Do not attempt to service the device yourself. Always follow installation instructions
closely.
• Only use cables and accessories approved by TrackMan A/S together with your
TrackMan™ Radar Unit.
• The AC adaptor may become hot during normal operation of the TrackMan™ system.
Use care when handling the adaptor during or immediately after operation.
• If the TrackMan™ system has been used in wet weather, clean all items with a dry
cloth after use.
Power
• The TrackMan™ Radar Unit has a build in battery for stand-alone operations
• Do NOT cover the TrackMan™ Radar Unit while in use
• Only use the AC adaptor supplied with the TrackMan™ Radar Unit for battery
charging. Use of another adaptor may cause fire or explosion.
• Before you connect the TrackMan™ Radar Unit to an electrical outlet, check the AC
adaptor voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the
available power source.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adaptor and device power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with 3-prong
plugs to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adaptor plugs or remove
the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable,
use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate the AC adaptor power cable.
• Make sure that the computer and AC adaptor connected to the TrackMan™ Radar
Unit are connected to the same power outlet. Failure to comply with this requirement
could cause electrical shock and create permanent damage on both the TrackMan™
Radar Unit and the computer.
• Place the AC adaptor in a ventilated and dry area. Do not cover the AC adaptor that
will reduce cooling.
• Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adaptors power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
TrackMan A/S accepts no liability for failure to comply with these requirements.
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3 Installation instructions
3.1 System description
The TrackMan™ radar system is a standalone measurement system for the detection and
measurement of golf club and golf ball movements.
The system consists of:
• TrackMan™ Radar Unit model TMAN III
• Lap Top computer
• Interface USB cables
• AC adaptor for battery charging
• TrackMan™ TPS software
The following diagram depicts the TrackMan™ system:
AC adaptor
RADAR UNIT
TMAN
LAP TOP
COMPUTER
CRAFTEC
LTEG5E-S4-P05-180
CA-017
USB
24 V DC
Figure 1: TrackMan™ system block diagram
For normal operation only the Lap Top Computer needs to be attached. The AC adaptor is
only required for battery charging.
3.2 System specifications
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The TrackMan™ radar unit is a robust construction, with chassis made of polycarbonate. The
front of the TrackMan™ has an orange logo from where behind the microwave radiation is
transmitted and received.
Figure 2: TrackMan™ radar unit, model TMAN III front view
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit also has a built-in digital camera, which looks out through a
window in the front.
WARNING !
Make sure that the orange front and the camera window of the TrackMan™ Radar Unit
is handled with care. Avoid any load or bumping into with the front of the TrackMan™
Radar Unit.
Microwave radiation window
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TrackMan™ Radar Unit , model TMAN III
Operating Frequency 10.500-10.550 GHz, factory fixed
Transmitter power 17 dBm
Antenna gain 17 dB
Horizontal beam 65 degrees (± 14 deg)
Vertical beam 19 degrees shaped (-5° to +60°)
Dimensions Width: 310 mm
Depth: 60 mm
Height: 310 mm
Mass ~3 kg
Main power supply 12-24 V DC, 25W maximum
Data interface USB2.0 high speed
Environmental, operating -5° to + 45° ambient
100% humidity
Environmental, storage -20° to + 55° ambient
100% humidity
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit consists of the following sub-assemblies and/or printed circuit
board assemblies:
• Microwave unit comprising transmitter and receivers with IF amplifiers
• Antennas for transmitting and receiving
• Analog to digital converters
• Adjustable legs with motors
• Digital camera
• Battery charger
• GPS receiver
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit is splash proof and is designed to withstand rain showers. When
using the TrackMan™ system in very wet weather it might be necessary to dry off water
drops at the camera window, in order to get proper pictures of the landing field.
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit has two motorized legs for leveling the radar unit.
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Figure 3: TrackMan™ radar unit, model TMAN III back side view
3.3 Setting up the system
This section explains how to connect and set up the system in a typical Golf Application.
The system requires a free line-of-sight to the ball throughout the complete flight of the ball in
order to be able to deliver measurement data.
Power ON and Charger LED’s
USB B
DC power input
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Figure 4: Recommended placement of the TrackMan™ Radar Unit.
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit should be placed roughly 2½-3m directly behind the desired tee-
off position. The camera window should be in a straight line to the ball – if anything better a
little to the right (for right-hand players) than to the left of the ball!
The system requires a free line-of-sight to the ball throughout the complete flight. Avoid
standing in front of the radar in such a way, that if you hook the ball, you will be blocking the
radar beam.
Avoid as much as possible large obstacles, especially metallic obstacles, close to the radar and
within the beam of the radar. Metallic objects in the beam of the radar will have a negative
effect on the measurement accuracy.
If it is impossible to avoid metallic obstacles in the beam, the accuracy can be increased by
adding intentionally reflectors or by using microwave absorbing materials to avoid the main
reflectors to enter the radar. Please consult TrackMan A/S support team for guidelines on how
to do this.
NOTE! Some types of fluorescent light tubes emit significant electromagnetic noise.
Placement of the TrackMan™ Radar Unit nearby such types of light tubes will have a
negative influence on the tracking capability of the TrackMan™ system.
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4 Warranty Comments
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit contains no user serviceable parts inside. In case of defect or
malfunctioning TrackMan™ Radar Unit, the unit must be repaired by TrackMan A/S
authorized personal ONLY.
IMPORTANT The box is sealed to prevent unauthorized access to the inside of the
TrackMan™ Radar Unit. If the sealed is broken any warranty agreement will terminate
immediately. Warranty will also terminate immediately if:
• Use of non-approved AC adaptor or incorrect direct applied DC voltage
• Use of non-approved cables between the TrackMan™ Radar Unit and the computer
• If the TrackMan™ Radar Unit is not installed or operated in compliance with this
manual.
For full description of the warranty and the scope hereof, reference is made to the warranty
agreement between the user and TrackMan A/S.