lynx System Developers LaserLynx Quick Start Manual

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Verify that your LaserLynx system contains the components pictured below.
If not, or if you need additional help, please call: USA 978.556.9780 or email
Item
Description
Target pole
Prismatic
reflector
Serial Cable
Items not included
Computer (laptop or tablet recommended) running FieldLynx on Microsoft Windows. Your computer needs: one
available serial port or USB port with a USB-Serial adapter.
Introduction
The following guide will walk you through the installation, setup and operations of LaserLynx. If at any point you
need additional help, please contact Tech Support:
Step 1

Installation

The LaserLynx plug-in should be installed on a computer with the latest version of FieldLynx or FieldLynx Lite.
a. Locate the LaserLynx installer (FLLaser #.##.exe) from the Lynx USB drive.
b. Right-click on the installer and click
c. Follow the prompts to complete the install.
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LaserLynx

Quick Start Guide

ID
Tripod
TS50F
PC21
MPU1
S50660
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Item
Description
USB-Serial
adapter
Sighting unit
Battery
Charger
Battery
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EVELOPERS
NC
ID
USB-
Serial1
6L209
N/A
S62005
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  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Computer (laptop or tablet recommended) running FieldLynx on Microsoft Windows. Your computer needs: one available serial port or USB port with a USB-Serial adapter. Introduction The following guide will walk you through the installation, setup and operations of LaserLynx. If at any point you need additional help, please contact Tech Support: support@finishlynx.com.
  • Page 2 Check that the serial protocol parameters match the laser configuration. The Mato MTS-602R default is 9600-8-None-1 and Flow Control to None. iv. Click Ok. NOTE: Close and restart FieldLynx Lite to initialize the LaserLynx setup. www.finishlynx.com Page 2 of 7...
  • Page 3 When choosing the location for the LaserLynx station, consider the following: a. The LaserLynx station should have a clear line of sight to the center of the throwing circle or jump boards. b. The LaserLynx station should have a clear line of sight of the landing sector or pit.
  • Page 4 FieldLynx Quick Start Guide Step 2 Set up the tripod a. Open the legs of the tripod equal width apart. b. Flip the levers on the tripod legs and extend them so that the top of the tripod is at about chest height. c.
  • Page 5 FieldLynx Quick Start Guide Step 4 Level the tripod a. Turn the sighting unit on the tripod tabletop until the laser aperture facing the throwing circle or the take-off board. The laser aperture is located on the opposite side of the laser from the eyepiece. b.
  • Page 6 Click the Event Setup icon FieldLynx Lite a. Select the Event: from the drop-down. b. Click the Set up LaserLynx… button on the Main Window. Throwing Events c. Confirm the Circle Radius: and selected event are correct. i. (optional) Click the circle radius box to edit if needed.
  • Page 7 FieldLynx Quick Start Guide Step 11 Record Event measurements a. Select the competitor throwing or jumping. b. After the competitor throws or jumps, ask the marker to move the target pole to the mark. c. Site and focus the laser on the prismatic reflector. d.

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