Counteck Virtual Trainer Multisport, VTM User Manual

MultiSport v1.0 USER MANUAL

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Index

1.0 Introduction ……………………………………………………………..………………………………………… 2

1.1 What is Virtual Trainer Multisport…….…….……………………….……………………………. 2

1.2 Who is the Virtual Trainer Multisport user.......…….……………….………………..……….. 2

2.0 Package description and installation…………………..……………………………………..…………. 3

3.0 SmartPad connection..…………………………..……………….....…………………….…………………… 4

4.0 Virtual Trainer Multisport Operation by SmartPad APP.……..………….……………….......... 5

4.1 Setting the VTM...........……………………………………...…………………………………….……… 6

4.1.1 Color and Buzzer..………………………...…...…………………………………………….. 6

4.1.2 Time, Distance and Reps………………...………………………………………………… 6

4.1.3 Saving and loading data…………………………………………………………………….6

4.1.4 MODE selection……………………………………………………………………………….. 7

5.0 MODEs description……………….………………………..…………………………..……………………….. 8

5.1 RUN mode……..…..……………………………………………………………….………………………… 8

5.2 Speed mode……...…………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

5.3 Elastic mode……...…………………………………………………………………………………………. 9

5.4 Jump mode……...…………………………………………………………………………..……………….. 10

5.5 Reset pushbutton………………………………………………………………………..……………….. 10

6.0 Running VTM workout...……………………………….………….........……………………………………. 10

6.1 VTM workout sequence.………………………....……………………………………………………… 10

6.2 VTM workout sequence Stop/Pause…….………………………………………………………… 11

7.0 Troubleshooting….…………………….……………………………………………………………………………. 12

7.1 Warnings on SmartPad Message Area …………………………………………………………… 13

7.2 Warnings on Strip ………………………………………………………………………………………… 14

8.0 Suggested workouts………………….……………………..………………………………………………………. 15

8.1 Training your reactivity ………………………………………………………………………………... 15

8.2 Strengthening drill ………………………...…………………………………………………………..… 15

8.3 Reference timing …………………………………………………………………………………………… 15

9.0 Optional MODEs……..………………….……………………………………………………………………………. 16

9.1 Sprint stride ……….….………………………...…………………………………………………………… 16

9.2 Jump random………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17

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1.0 Introduction

This manual refers to the version v1.0 of the Virtual Trainer Multisport package here simply
called Virtual Trainer Multisport or VTM.

1.1 What is Virtual Trainer Multisport

Virtual Trainer Multisport is your training mate, the best aid to improve your athletic
performance in sprint disciplines. The LED light reference, you have to follow, acts as a
pacemaker.

Elite sprinters have such a great acceleration that after 30 meters their speed is already 12
m/s. Of course, the acceleration of a regular sprinter is a little lower. By its mathematical
model VTM allows you to simulate speed progression of any sprinter from beginner to elite
athlete.

The VTM main mode impose the LED light to cover the distance you have chosen in the
desired time, following an adjustable built in acceleration curve. This curve has been obtained
by statistical analysis of data related to a significant number of races performed by both elite
and regular sprinters.

The two additional modes available on VTM are jump/stride and elastic. The former allows to
improve the stride length or frequency. By this function you can set the distance among a
series of LED light spots so you have a reference where the feet have to touch the ground. The
latter provides a LED light moving back and forward alternatively. By this function, that can
be randomly set, the reaction to direction changes can by effectively trained.

1.2 Who is the Virtual Trainer Multisport user

Virtual Trainer Multisport has been designed to provide an aid to those disciplines where
sprint and run performances are crucial. From Track and Field to Soccer and Baseball the
train improvements gained running behind a LED light spot that pulls you at your desired
speed, acceleration and direction are remarkable. Jumping from a point to another driven by
the LED light spot, set at the chosen distance, helps the athletes to become faster and more
powerful. Thus, VTM is advisable in team sports where running speed plays an important rule
like American football, Basket and Rugby. No matter the degree of workout you can develop,
VTM can be set at different levels of difficulty just changing the basic setting.

VTM comes with preloaded setting easily to be uploaded that will satisfy both the amateur
and professional athlete.

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2.0 Package description and installation

Virtual Trainer Multisport V1.0 package comes with the Handbag (A) (dimensions about 300
mm width - 250 mm high - 150 mm deep) , the SmartPad (B) (119 x190 mm) and the LED

Strip (C) in a Coil.

The embedded microprocessor unit that drives the LED strip is fed by 12 V internal battery.
The SmartPad is hold on the Handbag and is removable, being operated at the longest
distance of about 15 meters.

On the Handbag internal cover side the USB SmartPad Charger (H1) and the internal 12V

battery Charger (H2) are available.

The internal 12V battery Charger must be
connected to the socket (D) in order to recharge
the system. The Pushbutton (E) allows to switch
ON and OFF the system. It must be switched ON
while the internal 12V battery is under charge. The
VTM can be operated even with the charger
powered.

Once the LED Strip (C) is positioned on the track
field (or wherever) as desired it has to be
connected to the socket (F) by its own plug.

As soon as the LED Strip is connected to the socket
(F) and the VTM is switched ON by the pushbutton

(A)

(B)

(C)

(H2)

(D)

(E)

(F)

(H1)

(G)

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(E) the whole LED strip is lighted. Then, VTM is ready to be operated. The Pushbutton (G)
allows to reset the system and restart immediately the setting.

When the 12V internal battery is charged the led on its Charger (H2) turns green. While
charging its light is red. The charge status of the 12V internal battery is shown on the
SmartPad (B).
Once the battery is charged you can enjoy VTM, free of any wiring to electric power, all day
long. Charger plugs type are according to European standard. Therefore, a power adapting
device is needed if VTM is operated in countries with different standard.
The Handbag is water proof when it is kept closed only. When its cover is opened, water
dropping in can damage the system. Hence, when VTM Handbag is placed open air it must be
protected from rain. Conversely, the LED strip provides water protection degree IP68, so it
can be operated open air under rain condition.

In case of LED strip length longer than 25 meters an auxiliary 12 V battery supply is required
to be applied on the end side of the LED strip. This auxiliary device is provided on the
Handbag cover. So, connect it to the end of LED strip and switch it ON.

NEXT STEP IS TO CONNECT YOUR SMARTPAD as described in next chaper 3.

3.0 SmartPad connection

Once the 12V internal battery is charged, switch the system ON by its pushbutton.

Switch ON your SmartPad. Then, select Setting / Wireless & Network and verify VIRTUAL
TRAINER network connection. If not connected, do establish connection manually, no
password is required. Do not forget to stand in the range of 15 meters from Handbag.

Just select the web browser and automatically you will get the Virtual Trainer Multisport

application running. If not, you can manually start the VTM application by typing on the

browser the address: http://10.10.10.1/sd/tef13/index.php.

NOTE: VTM is addressable and controllable by your own pad or smartphone as well, just
typing the above mentioned address in the browser. After a few seconds the symbol on top
left corner of the VTM application in the SmartPad will turn from not connected to connected
status. Now you can enjoy your Virtual Trainer Multisport.

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NEXT STEP IS TO ENJOY YOUR VTM BY OPERATING THE APP as described in next chaper 4.

4.0 Virtual Trainer Multisport operation by SmartPad APP

1 = Sequence Start button 9 = Number of repeats setting

2 = Connection status indication 10 = MODE selection

3 = Message Area 11 = Sequence stop button

4 = Load/Save/Delete button to deal with file 12 = Buzzer enable/disable

5 = Sequence Pause button 13 = Strip Color selection

6 = File name select window 14 = Distance to run setting

7 = Battery charge status indicator 15 = Number of actual repeat

8 = Time to run setting 16 = Rest time setting

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