Page 1 User Manual Manual version 1.5 Firmware Versions: Witty·TIMER: 2.36.36 – Witty·SEM: 2.1.1 – Witty·GATE: 2.0.8 – Witty·RFID: 2.0.3 - Witty·MANAGER: 1.5.0...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Quick Setup: how to quickly carry out your first test ..................32 Test Types:................................... 37 4.1 Basic ..............................37 4.1.1 In Line ............................39 4.1.1.1 Enabling·Witty·SEM as the starting traffic light ............... 42 4.1.2 Go & Back ..........................48 4.1.3 Shuttle with Recovery ......................49 4.1.3.1 Enabling Witty·SEM ......................
Page 3 5.1.2.5 MultiStart Start-Stop: timing of a MULTISTART Test ............. 132 5.1.2.6 Counter 10x: timing of a COUNTER Test ............... 137 5.1.3 My Tests ..........................138 5.1.3.1 Load ..........................138 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 3 / 171...
Page 4 5.4.4 Date & Time ........................... 157 5.4.4.1 Set Date ......................... 157 5.4.4.2 Set Time ......................... 158 5.4.4.3 Date/Time Format ......................158 5.4.5 Language ..........................159 5.4.6 Peripherals ..........................160 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 4 / 171...
Page 5 Witty·SEM ..........................161 5.4.8 Sound ............................. 162 5.4.9 Miscellaneous ........................163 Connecting to a PC via Witty Manager ........................164 Technical Data ..................................165 7.1 Witty Timer ............................165 7.2 Witty GATE Photocell ........................166 7.3 Witty·SEM ............................167 7.4 Witty·RFID ............................168 Declaration of Conformity ............................169...
Page 6: Device Functions And Major Features
LED boards, direction indicators, etc. The kit comes with a free Windows software (which can be downloaded from our website) called Witty Manager for importing data of performed tests and viewing it in numerical tables and graphs, managing a complete athlete personal data base (transferring the athlete's picture to the timer for fast identification), creating customized test types and updating the timer and photocell firmware.
Page 7: Contents Of The Kit
2 photocells simultaneously • 1 USB-PC cable • 1 USB memory stick containing Witty manuals and Witty manager software • 1 cord The kit can be expanded purchasing more photocell and reflector pairs with tripod ('Lap Time Kit', art.
Page 8: Main Functions
UNCTIONS 2.1 W ITTY IMER The figure below shows the main parts of the Witty timer, which will be explained hereafter. MICROGATE key LOCK, START and STOP keys Confirmation key (OK) Numeric keypad Keypad navigator Function keys F1 to F4 USB connector for charging and connecting to a PC 3.5mm jack for external inputs...
Page 9: Switching On
ESET If the timer does not respond to any command, press the <Microgate> key and hold it for at least 10 seconds. When the key is released, the device will be reset and switched off. Press the key again to switch on.
Page 10: Photocells
(or a similar reflecting surface) is found. To switch off the photocell press the button until the LED turns red, then release it. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 10 / 171...
Page 11: Mounting Photocells And Reflectors On Tripods
4 mounting directions with respect to the tripod). Mount the devices onto the top of the tripod inserting the front of the platform, and then the rear until the tab clicks into place. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 11 / 171...
Page 12: Led Statuses And Colors
This activates the BootLoader HID and the firmware can be updated. CONFIGURATION Mode Red blinking light • When switching on, the ON/OFF button is pressed for at least 5 seconds and configuration mode is activated. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 12 / 171...
Page 13: Paired Photocells
MASTER photocell is the one with the higher serial number (see chap. 5.4.1.1) and blinks more slowly than the SLAVE. As the Master photocell transmits the signal to the timer, to ensure a wider aerial range, the latter should always be mounted on top. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 13 / 171...
Page 14 Master: Higher S/N, blinking at regular speed. Always on TOP! Slave: Lower S/N, blinking fast. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 14 / 171...
Page 15: Radio Transmission
In case of rainy weather radio transmission can be disturbed by the water drops and therefore the maximum distance must be reduced. In order to obtain excellent reception, position the Witty timer at a height of at least 50 cm (without touching the ground) and do not place it on top of metal objects.
Page 16: Transmission Impulse Duration (Radio Power)
Even if the difference is smaller, the second impulse will still be detected, as it will always have a longer "tail" than the first one. STO Frame STA Frame Trasmission of STO for 1,2s Trasmission of STA for 1,2s Start Stop 0,8 sec (< 1.2) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 16 / 171...
Page 17 In this case the duration of the impulse transmission is very short and allows a closer setup of the photocells, but with lower transmission reliability (as fewer redundant bundles are sent). It is advisable to use this mode (Radio Power = Short) only with the Witty timer close to the photocells and in ideal usage conditions (see chap. 2.3).
Page 18 STA Frame at time t STO Frame at time t (same as STA) Trasmission of STA for 1,2s Trasmission of STO for 1,2s START STOP X sec. (even > 1.2s) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 18 / 171...
Page 19: Elements Of The Graphical User Interface
RAPHICAL NTERFACE The Witty timer features an interface with icons and commands similar to those used in modern mobile phones and smartphones. Let's take a look at the main icons and how to use them. Connected to a PC via USB cable...
Page 20 <OK> to open it. Again use the <up> and <down> arrow keys to scroll the items, and finally confirm the selected item by pressing <OK>. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 20 / 171...
Page 21 <OK>. selected option) Remember to SAVE to Spanish by pressing <F1> In case of various radio button groups on the same screen, follow the same steps. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 21 / 171...
Page 22 <F1> always corresponds to Confirm, Save, Yes, whereas <F4> is used for Cancel, Back, No. Mainly in prompts requiring confirmation it is common to use <F1> = YES and <F4> = NO. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 22 / 171...
Page 23: Virtual Keyboard
(e.g. the first letter of the name), whereas by pressing the <OK> key twice, the CAPS-LOCK function is enabled (all capital letters). In order to delete a mistyped letter, press BackSpace Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 23 / 171...
Page 24: The Start (Sta) And Stop (Sto) Keys
<LCK> key A padlock on the header bar indicates that the timer's reception is 'locked'; to reactivate it press the <LCK> key again. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 24 / 171...
Page 25: Icons On The Header Bar
The timer is connected to the PC via USB cable. The LCK key has been pressed and photocell impulse reception, as well as 3.5 mm jack reception are disabled. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 25 / 171...
Page 26: Power Supply And Charging
HARGING When the device batteries are low they can be recharged simultaneously for as many as 4 devices. The Witty Timer battery icon level decreases with the decreasing battery charge and turns red when the battery is almost empty. Low battery charge on the photocells, Witty·SEM and Witty·RFID is indicated by the RED-PAUSE status LED (see chap.
Page 27: Witty·rfid
·RFID ITTY Witty·RFID is an automatic athlete detection system that makes the trainer's work easier by not having to insert the bib (or shirt number) of the person who is starting in the Witty timer. The player, supplied with a previously configured bracelet/watch, will simply approach the RFID reader located near the start and his name, number and photo will automatically appear on the timer display (this information is managed and downloaded via the Witty Manager software).
Page 28: Basic Operation
ASIC OPERATION Place the Witty timer in start mode in any one of the test types (e.g. the basic test described in the chapter 3). Instead of entering the number of the starting contestant, bring one of the bracelets (which was previously “numbered”...
Page 29: Led Statuses And Colours
Battery empty BOOTLOADER Mode • Red - Green Witty·RFID has not been switched on pressing the ON/OFF button but by connecting the USB cable to a PC. This activates the BootLoader HID and the firmware can be updated. CONFIGURATION mode Red blinking light •...
Page 30: Witty·sem
Letters Witty·SEM is centrally controlled by the witty timer via a radio transmission system with a range of up to 150 m, which makes it possible to model the different types of training and analysis in a completely flexible and reliable manner.
Page 31 (from A to R). The address can be seen directly on the traffic light right after it is turned on. It is configured using the Witty Manager software (see the Software manual in chapter 3.4 for details) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 32: Quick Setup: How To Quickly Carry Out Your First Test
(chap. 2.2.1); position the start and finish photocells at a certain distance. START STOP From the main menu select Test and then Test Base. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 32 / 171...
Page 33 In the top left corner the athlete's number as well as the athlete's trial number are displayed. The athlete starts and as soon as he crosses the first photocell timing begins. START STOP Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 33 / 171...
Page 34 START STOP affect the performance of a test. Press <F1> under 'NEW' for another athlete (in this case bib #2). START STOP Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 34 / 171...
Page 35 <OK>. The <F3> Rankings button can be pressed at any time to show the temporary ranking of the test. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 35 / 171...
Page 36 Press the <Microgate> key again to return to the main menu. It is possible to review the test (ranking), continue or delete it from the Result menu (see chap. 5.2) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 36 / 171...
Page 37: Test Types
(chap. 2.1.2) and the photocells (chap. 2.2.1) YPES Witty can handle various test types (sprint, shuttle, go & back, athlete groups, repetitions, etc.), which are described below. Tests are divided into the following main types: Icon...
Page 38 Setting a time in minutes:seconds, the test will finish when the set amount of time is reached. No. of Impulses or End of Time Setting both parameters, the test ends when the first of the two conditions is reached. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 38 / 171...
Page 39: In Line
STOP 30 mt Example 1b. If you want to add one or more lap times, just increase the value of Number of Impulses. START LAP1 STOP LAP2 3 IMPULSES Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 39 / 171...
Page 40 Bib 14 and 1 made six passages, whereas number 8 and 9 only five; the ones with the same amount of passages are ranked by time. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 40 / 171...
Page 41 'Number of Impulses or End of Time'; if the athlete manages to perform the test, his time will be saved, otherwise the timer is stopped. START STOP Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 41 / 171...
Page 42: Enabling·witty·sem As The Starting Traffic Light
ITTY AS THE STARTING TRAFFIC LIGHT The last parameter that is found in every type of test is the possibility to use the Witty·SEM as a starting traffic light with a predefined countdown that shows athletes when they can start.
Page 43 The traffic light is in stand-by with its index displayed in blue The first traffic light start takes place manually by pressing the button <F1> Start Traffic Light Witty·SEM carries out the selected countdown (5 sec.) and then immediately displays the green signal for 5 seconds.
Page 44 The traffic light is in stand-by with its index displayed in blue The first traffic light start takes place manually by pressing the button <F1> Start Traffic Light Witty·SEM carries out the selected countdown (5 sec.) and then immediately displays the green signal for 5 seconds.
Page 45 ATTENTION: If within the 30 seconds defined in the countdown repetition time the current athlete has not yet arrived, the next automatic START provided by Witty·SEM will be interpreted as the STOP of the previous athlete. Therefore, repeat a repetition time that is greater than the test time (with a certain safety margin).
Page 46 Start every minute, with a 10 second countdown, with generation of a random start from 0 to 7 seconds after the end of the countdown. In this case, the type of test is MultiStart (see chap4.2) and the athletes go to the start after scanning their bracelet with Witty·RFID (see chap 2.6) START STOP Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 47 (e.g. “when the semaphore comes on the athlete starts, but sprints from right to left depending on the arrow”, or “when the semaphore comes on the athlete starts, but if A appears he/she does a certain exercise, if B appears, he/she does another”, etc.) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 47 / 171...
Page 48: Go & Back
Of course it is possible to complete various 'laps' simply by increasing the number of impulses. Similarly to the previous chapter several go&back exercises can be created with a maximum time or by matching maximum time / number of impulses. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 48 / 171...
Page 49: Shuttle With Recovery
50-meter sprint to be performed 3 times with 20" recovery between one sprint and the other. Recovery in 20" START STOP The test is set as follows: See chap. 5.1.2.4 for a timing example. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 49 / 171...
Page 50: Enabling Witty·sem
NABLING ITTY If Witty·SEM is enabled to be used as a start traffic light, there will be two additional options for Type of start “From the last impulse”, start the selected countdown (3s,5s,10s) after the athlete triggered the last impulse of each individual repetition (the stop photocell in the figure).
Page 51 (3s,5s,10s), a start impulse is transmitted to the timer. This is useful when only one photocell is available that is used for the stop 3...2...1...START Recovery in 20" STOP Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 51 / 171...
Page 52: Multistart
Options key. Create a MultiStart test as described in chap. 5.1.4. From test configuration, click on Options > Photocell Config, where an empty list is displayed: Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 52 / 171...
Page 53 In the following example the photocell with the serial number 1 is associated to the START event. Repeat the operation with the other available photocells (at least the stop photocell): Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 53 / 171...
Page 54 (with more or less LAP photocells depending on how many are available): Press <F1> to save the configuration! (By pressing <F4> or <Microgate> the previous screen is closed without saving, thus all entered data will be lost).
Page 55: Counter
While timing, the main parameter showing is the counter. In the table, for each repetition the progressive time and the amount of time of the single repetition is displayed. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 55 / 171...
Page 56 (and in case of same number of impulses, within the shortest amount of time). The first start impulse (starting from far away) is not counted. START Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 56 / 171...
Page 57 Example 3. A certain repetitive action must be carried out within 30 seconds (e.g. slalom through cones or a series of jumps). If the repetition takes longer than the set time, the test is stopped. The winner is the athlete performing the highest number of repetitions. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 57 / 171...
Page 58: Witty·sem
HANGE IRECTION The Witty·SEM/Change Direction type of tests are used to perform exercises in which the traffic light has the athlete change direction randomly (right, left, forwards, backwards) using the arrow symbols. Example 1: this could be a variant of the classic T-test, where the athlete starts off, crosses a Start photocell, runs a few metres and the traffic light indicates (randomly) to sprint to the right or to the left;...
Page 59 The sequence takes place as follows: Witty·SEM off– start impulse – half a second wait (5 tenths) – appearance of the right or left arrow – stop impulse – Witty·SEM indicates its index (A,B,C). Pressing <F1> New, the sequence restarts.
Page 60 Example 2: The athlete starts, triggers the start photocell, does a lap, after n tenths of a delay, Witty·SEM indicates to the athlete to go to the right, left or straight. The stop photocells stop the time. The test is defined as follows: The sequence will be: >...
Page 61 Example 3: Exercise with 2 “groups” of Gate/Sem: Set the number of repetitions to 2 and the number of pulses to N after which you want to access the semaphore with the direction change STOP START GRP 2 START GRP 1 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 61 / 171...
Page 62 If we have several traffic lights that serve as Direction Change (and therefore Number of Repetitions >; 1), the first are for selection and the others act as a photocell. START No. of Repetitions = 1 START No. of Repetitions = 2 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 62 / 171...
Page 63: Agility
4.4.2 A GILITY With this type of test, the Witty + Witty·SEM system becomes a tool to have the athlete perform speed & agility exercises, where the objective is to “turn off” the traffic light by approaching the proximity sensor with a hand (or foot, a racquet or other body parts).
Page 64: Custom
4.4.2.1 C USTOM The Sequence (route) to follow is designed using the Witty Manager software and given a name as preferred (MySequence in the example). The same name is selected in the Sequence Template field. Refer to the software manual for details about how to design the sequence.
Page 65 Setting both parameters, the test ends when the first of the two conditions is reached. Pressing the key <F3> Options and selecting the Witty·SEM icon makes it possible to select the start type, the colour, type of symbol and the symbol/character/number to follow. The default setting is always the green...
Page 66 Start Type: Automatic (default): the test start automatically From Witty·GATE: the test starts after a countdown 3..2..1 and after a photocell beam is broken Catch the colour: Select one of the 3 available colours; green, red, blue Numbers and characters (▓, 0…9, a…e) Catch the symbol from: Characters only (▓, A…O)
Page 67: Random
The only parameter that is different than the previous one is how many traffic lights that are used (in the customised sequences, it is automatically taken from the selected template) Number of Witty·SEM: Indicate how many Witty·SEM are available ▓ Catch this ! Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 67 / 171...
Page 68: Random Multicolour
The symbol and colour to be followed is defined (e.g. green); the other traffic lights will display nothing or other combinations of symbols and colours different than the one selected. Catch this ! Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 68 / 171...
Page 69: Standalone Change Direction
Press <F1> or <Microgate> to exit from the menu. START Delay: Enter the delay in tenths of a second, after which Witty·SEM turns on the direction change arrow. The parameter is set, calculating approx. the time the athlete takes from the last pulse before the traffic light to the change direction point.
Page 70 The sequence happens as follows: Witty·SEM Off – Start Pulse – Standby for half a second (5 tenths) – The right or left arrow appears (in green or red) – Standby for 15 seconds (e.g. recovery time) – Ready for a new signal Another possible application for this type of test is the application of a more than one photocell/semaphore pair set on different channels to use on more than one course or in the exercise space, using A SINGLE timer.
Page 71: Autonomous Sequence
By setting the period to 5 seconds (50 tenths) and the display period to 2 seconds, we will achieve this effect: Period 5s Period 5s Period 5s Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 71 / 171...
Page 72: Tennis Shuttle
N impulses (if Direction = Forwards Only) or (N*2) + 1 impulse (if Direction = Forwards/Backwards; +1 is the start one) with N=number of indicators. Before starting the test, the Witty·TIMER scans the number of traffic lights present, therefore there is no need to indicate how many there are.
Page 73 (B-A, C-A, D-A, etc.); the start traffic light at the base must always be the one with the lowest letter index. Colours It indicates the colour (green, red or blue) shown Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 73 / 171...
Page 74: Cognitive Tests
OGNITIVE ESTS Microgate has long been working together with the American company Posit Science to bring the suite of their cognitive tests called BrainHQ to WittySEM smart semaphores. BrainHQ is in fact a brain training program built and tested by an international team of more than 100 neuroscientists and other experts in the field.
Page 75 This is the time that we want to give our user to go back into the starting position (usually in front of the Witty Frame or the tripods) ready to switch off the next semaphore. If we have given an “accessory movement"...
Page 76 "depress" or discourage people who at the beginning have more issues in doing the exercise, but to lead them to progress little by little and see their time shorten. During the execution of a test the Witty Timer user interface will show: In the green box at bottom left the Repetitions Number...
Page 77 PC software Witty Manager because the custom parameters are assigned with exemplary graphic popups. On Witty Timer this operation is still possible, but due to a lack of space we would be forced to select the parameters only through their numerical value (via a drop-down list) and to keep an eye on the manual for reference to know the corresponding graphic value.
Page 78 The number of semaphores normally needed to carry out the test varies from a minimum of 4 up to 8. They can be used on supports such as our Witty Frame, on ordinary tripods supplied as a standard accessory or attached onto another support such as wall bars.
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Page 80 To execute a standard and preconfigured cognitive type of test, from the main menu select Test > Predefined Tests > Cognitive Tests All 30 of Microgate's predefined tests (6 tests x 5 levels) will be listed Let us now look at the 6 tests one by one with their details Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 81: Divided Attention
Place the two semaphores "A" and "B" so that for the user it is simple to use them as YES / NO "buttons". Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 81 / 171...
Page 82 Symbols Used Explanation of the Levels Level Answer "Y" (=switch off semaphore "A") if the shapes displayed on C and D Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 82 / 171...
Page 83 Example 0 (=v.easy) Same Color 1 (=easy) Same Shape Same Interior Different Color Different Shape 5 (=medium) Different Interior Same color and same shape Same color and same interior Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 83 / 171...
Page 84 13 (=hard) Same color and different interior Same shape and different interior Same shape and different color Same interior and different color 17 (=v.hard) Same interior and different shape Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 84 / 171...
Page 85 Example: Easy Level (select Y if they have a different shape) Example: Very Hard Level (same interior and different shape) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 85 / 171...
Page 86: Double Decision
90°; they will be those where the "car" or "truck” symbols appear. Place the other semaphores in a circle around the central ones, so as to create "sectors" where the peripheral stimulus symbol is to be recognized. (CAR) (TRUCK) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 86 / 171...
Page 87 Icon of the "central stimulus" red and "solid" peripheral stimulus blue; no distraction stimulus 2 - Easy Icon of the "central stimulus" red and "solid" peripheral stimulus red; no distraction stimulus Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 87 / 171...
Page 88 5 - Very hard Icons of the "central stimulus" even more similar to each other; peripheral stimulus smaller; distraction stimulus blue Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 88 / 171...
Page 89 Custom Parameters To create your own custom level, the following parameters are available Parameter Value Central Stimulus Peripheral Stimulus Peripheral Distraction Stimulus Initial Setup Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 89 / 171...
Page 90 This situation appears for a few tenths of a second: the symbol to remember is the truck (the same on both semaphores A and B); the peripheral stimulus is at bottom left Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 90 / 171...
Page 91 If all the semaphores are off and the central ones offer two options (car or truck?) we should indicate the one that appeared (the truck in the previous example) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 91 / 171...
Page 92 If we answered correctly, we are asked which of the peripheral semaphores came on and then we will indicate the one at bottom left Example of the very hard level, central stimuli similar to each other, presence of peripheral distraction stimuli and colors all the same Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 92 / 171...
Page 93: Mixed Signals
Semaphore "A" is the one on which the user receives the information to be evaluated, while semaphore "B" is the "button" to switch off if the information is correct. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 93 / 171...
Page 94 Same direction as the direction of the arrow (L1) 4 - Hard Color like the color of the character (L1) 5 - Very hard Color like the color of the character (L3) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 94 / 171...
Page 95 Letter identical to the letter in the middle (L2: the target letter on semaphore A can only be the letter in the middle or one of the other 4, e.g. "s" or "t") Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 95 / 171...
Page 96 8 (v.hard) Color like the color of the character (L3: the word describing the color has all the letters the same) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 96 / 171...
Page 97 Easy Level, answer Y if the number on semaphore A is equal to the number of letters on the semaphores above Here you need to press “Y” ( j=j ) Here I don’t have to do anything (h <> t) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 97 / 171...
Page 98 Hard Level, answer Y if the color of the only different letter matches the color of semaphore A Here you need to press “Y” (red=red) Here I don’t have to do anything (green <> red) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 98 / 171...
Page 99 Very Hard Level, answer Y if the color of the text (not its meaning) matches the color of semaphore A Here you need to press “Y” (red=red) Here I don’t have to do anything (green <> blue) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 99 / 171...
Page 100: Hawk Eye
Position the semaphores to form a circle (even 6 semaphores may suffice); it is not necessary for them to be in alphabetical order. Each semaphore must be inside a sector of approximately 45° Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 100 / 171...
Page 101 3 - Medium The "different" symbol whose position is to be remembered is blue/red in the middle and the others blue/green Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 101 / 171...
Page 102 0 to 11; the "different" symbol whose position is to be remembered is at the top, the auxiliary ones at the bottom. Values 0,2,4,5,9 correspond to the preset Levels described above. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 102 / 171...
Page 103 N "Birds" and a different one (its color, shape, etc. can change depending on the level) are shown for a short time As soon as they switch off we should indicate the position where there was the "different” one Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 103 / 171...
Page 104 As the level increases, the differences are smaller Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 104 / 171...
Page 105: Eye For Detail
Depending on the level a certain number of symbols ("butterflies") appear one at a Exercise time. A number of these are identical (for example at the first two levels 3 butterflies Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 105 / 171...
Page 106 The total number of symbols that will appear one at a time Target Stimulus Count The number of identical symbols Peripheral Stimulus Set Value Meaning Example Butterfly Symbol Circle Symbol Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 106 / 171...
Page 107 Example: Easy Level, 3 butterflies are shown in sequence, 2 of which are identical: Butterfly 1 Butterfly 2 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 107 / 171...
Page 108 Butterfly 3 When they switch off we should indicate where the two identical ones were Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 108 / 171...
Page 109: Juggle
Position the semaphores to form a circle (even 6 semaphores may suffice); it is not necessary for them to be in alphabetical order. Each semaphore must be inside a sector of approximately 45° Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 109 / 171...
Page 110 Explanation of the Levels Level Sequence Distraction Element 1 - Very Easy Incremental 2 - Easy Incremental 3 - Medium Decreasing 4 - Hard Decreasing 5 - Very hard Random Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 110 / 171...
Page 111 1 (easy) Ascending sequence (1…5) plus distraction character 2 (medium) Descending sequence (5…1) 3 (hard) Descending sequence (5…1) plus distraction character Random sequence 5 (v.hard) Random sequence plus distraction character Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 111 / 171...
Page 112 Example: Easy Level (ascending sequence plus distraction character) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 112 / 171...
Page 113 The sequence to be reconstructed by tapping the semaphores in this order Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 113 / 171...
Page 114: Dual Test
As explained in chapter 4.2.1 it is possible, and advisable, to make the configuration in the test definition phase or at the first execution, when if there is no setup you are in fact asked: Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 114 / 171...
Page 115 “losing” competitor. All operations (entering bibs, rankings, deleting events, etc.) are similar to the above-mentioned Sprint tests. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 115 / 171...
Page 116: Functions Of The Witty Timer
UNCTIONS OF THE ITTY IMER The main menu displays the four macro areas, which will be described in the following chapters. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 116 / 171...
Page 117: Test
5.1 T The Test section, the heart of the Witty software, allows to perform timing actions and define particular customized test types (this can also be carried out from the Witty Manager PC software). Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 118: Simple Test
Table Function Keys In order to familiarize with the Witty timer functions, substitute the impulses received from the photocells by pressing the Start and Stop keys on the left side of the timer (lap times are simulated by pressing the <STA>...
Page 119 If you enter the bib number of an athlete who has already carried out a trial, he will be accepted but the Trial number will be increased by one. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 119 / 171...
Page 120 The Time column (SPLIT) is the running time beginning from the start, whereas the lap time (LAP) is the time of one single lap. START STOP LAP1 LAP2 LAP3 LAP4 SPLIT1 SPLIT2 SPLIT3 SPLIT4 (TOTAL TIME) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 120 / 171...
Page 121: New
By pressing <Microgate> and confirming, the menu is closed. If you want to begin a New Test, select the Simple Test icon again (or one of the other customized or predefined test types), whereas if you want to continue the test that you have just closed, use Continue in the Results menu, as described in chap.
Page 122: Ranking
In this case the bib column (Num) has the format X.Y, where X is the bib and Y the trial (in the following example the athlete with the best time is athlete #1 in trial 1). Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 122 / 171...
Page 123: Options
5.1.1.3.4 Cancel Press <F4> Cancel to return to the timing screen. 5.1.1.4 O PTIONS Recall a menu for configuring lines, speed bases, and start lists: Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 123 / 171...
Page 124 5.1.1.4.2 Start Lists If one or more Start Lists have been created with the Witty Manager software and transferred to the timer, with this option they can be chosen and used. From that moment the athletes will be placed in the order of the list and not of their bib number.
Page 125 30-Meter Sprint with Only One Start And Stop START STOP 30 mt Set the distance (in meters/centimeters or feet/inches depending on the settings of the measuring unit) between start and stop and press <F1> Save. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 125 / 171...
Page 126 You can move around in the table to change the distance of a previously added Base. To delete one or more bases, press <F2> to reset the list and enter new data. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 126 / 171...
Page 127 Enter the Base Lap by typing the distance. Remember to SAVE by pressing <F1>. You can easily change the distance by typing it again or pressing <F2> to reset it and then enter the new data. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 127 / 171...
Page 128 LAP2 = 10 mt. LAP3 = 10 mt. LAP4 = 10 mt. LAP5 = 10 mt. START-STOP = 50 mt Enter the Base Lap at 10 meters and save by pressing <F1>. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 128 / 171...
Page 129: Preconfigured Test
Select the macro-category of tests that you want to execute (for the Cognitive Tests, see chap. 4.4.6) In the standard tests we have n types of tests among the most common ones that Microgate has chosen to provide as examples...
Page 130: Load
During the first sprint, the timer shows information as for an In-Line test; after crossing the stop photocell, a countdown starts for the amount of time set as recovery time: Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 130 / 171...
Page 131 R (Recovery). In the example below the athlete has begun the second sprint with an advance of -1.4, and the third with a delay of +1.6. The ranking sums the times of n repetitions and does NOT consider the start delays or advances. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 131 / 171...
Page 132: Multistart Start-Stop: Timing Of A Multistart Test
Now let's take a look at the user interface of a multistart timing test. Bib Number (#) Trial Number (Run) Running Time Lap n Time Athlete Name Lap Number Green = Start Yellow = Lap Lap1 speed Red = Stop Stop speed Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 132 / 171...
Page 133 Similarly, when number #3 starts, the first two athletes scroll down. If a LAP impulse is received, the sector of the athlete generating it turns yellow. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 133 / 171...
Page 134 It is also possible to delete undesired events or consider an athlete as 'Not Arrived'; press <F1> Edit to access the following options: <F1> Delete STArt <F2> Delete STOp <F3> Delete LAP <F4> NA (Not Arrived) Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 134 / 171...
Page 135 Using the keys F1 to F4 select the bib of the athlete to remove (in the example #2 ) . Instead of the arrival time the writing DNF (Did not finish) is displayed. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 135 / 171...
Page 136 Enter the bibs of the athletes we want to replace. All times of the first athlete (#10) will be assigned to the second one (#13). Press <F3> Rankings to view the ranking. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 136 / 171...
Page 137: Counter 10X: Timing Of A Counter Test
The test starts when the first impulse is received and in the center the counter increases with every event. After 10 impulses (excluding start), the test is finished. The options available with keys <F1> to <F4> are similar to the ones for the Basic Test. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 137 / 171...
Page 138: My Tests
5.1.3 M ESTS In this screen you will find all customized test types defined by the user (directly on the timer or via the Witty Manager software). The icon in front of the name indicates the test type (Basic, Multistart, Counter).
Page 139: Define New Test
Choose the test macro type by pressing <OK> to open the dropdown menu, scroll up or down with <up> or <down>, and confirm with <OK>. Depending on the chosen options, additional dropdown menus or numerical fields to be completed with the necessary information are displayed. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 139 / 171...
Page 140 If the name is okay, confirm again by pressing <F1> Save, whereas if you want to change it to something easier to remember and more significant (recommended), use the virtual keyboard (remember that to make this easier it is possible to create definitions using the Witty Manager software and then transfer them via USB to the timer).
Page 141 After having saved the test with <F1>, it will be displayed with the same name in the list named 'My Test' (chap. 5.1.2). Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 141 / 171...
Page 142: Results
Sorting by Type the order is the following: Basic, MultiStart, and Counter. By Date sorting is descending (most recent tests are at the top of the list). By Name sorting is alphabetical. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 142 / 171...
Page 143: Filter
Enter two dates (the second identical or subsequent to the first one) to find the trials carried out during that period of time. The filter is NOT cumulative (i.e. any filter by Name previously entered will be reset). Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 143 / 171...
Page 144: Reset Filter
5.2.3.3 R ESET ILTER Resets all set filters and shows the complete result list. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 144 / 171...
Page 145: Delete
ELETE Deletes the selected trial. Confirmation is required. WARNING: If the results have not been transferred to the PC via the Witty Manager software, the trial will be irreparably deleted and it will not be possible to recover it. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 146: Athletes
5.3 A THLETES If the athletes’ personal data has been transferred via the Witty Manager software, this function allows to display them. Accessing the Athlete List menu the list of available athletes with bib, name and birth date will be displayed.
Page 147: Sort
(i.e. the athlete's data is always written in the test, not only a link between the trial and the athlete is kept). 5.3.4 C ANCEL Go back to the main menu. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 147 / 171...
Page 148: Settings
5.4 S ETTINGS This option allows to set and configure several parameters of the Witty system. Use the triangle-shaped "next/previous" icon to go from one screen to the next or to the previous one. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5...
Page 149: Radio
Witty·SEM to test the signal quality. Regarding the Witty·RFID signal test, please put one of the RFID tag close to the RFID so that the test signal starts: besides signal quality percentage, the recorded bib number and the Radio Power mode (Normal/Short) will also be shown.
Page 150: Frequency
5 seconds (see chap. 2.2.2). When all photocells have a red blinking status LED, on the Witty timer enter the channel number using the numerical keypad (from 1 to 8) and press Save (F1). The photocells, which have just received the command, emit a two-tone beep, restart and are turned on in normal mode.
Page 151: Photocell Mode
To set one of the two modes, proceed as if changing the channel: put the photocells in configuration mode (when switched off press the On button and hold it for 5 seconds, see chap. 2.2.2), on the Witty timer choose one of the two modes and press OK.
Page 152 As explained in chapter 2.3.1, lowering the impulse duration (setting Radio Power to "short") has some advantages if there are two photocells, which are very close one to another, but decreases the transmission quality in the long run and therefore system reliability. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 152 / 171...
Page 153: Units
5.4.2.1 M EASUREMENT Choose International or US Units as measurement unit type. This choice affects the measurement unit for distances and Speed Bases (International = Meters/Centimeters, US Units = Feet/Inches). Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 153 / 171...
Page 154: Precision
5.4.2.3 S PEED Enter the measurement unit (choosing between meters per second, km/h, miles/hour, and knots) for displaying the speeds, if the lengths have been entered in the relevant bases. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 154 / 171...
Page 155: Display
Press the right and left arrow keys to move the slider; press <F1> (Save) to confirm and exit. <F4> (Cancel) exits the function without changing the brightness configuration previously set. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 155 / 171...
Page 156: Screen Time-Out
Using the up and down arrow keys choose an option and press <OK>. Press <F1> to save or <F4> to cancel. After the set time (from the last operation carried out) has elapsed, the screen reduces its brightness to 5%. To reset it, press any key. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 156 / 171...
Page 157: Date & Time
For dates containing incorrect values (e.g. day > 31 or month > 13) the user will be prompted with a relevant mask. Press <F1> to correct the invalid values. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 157 / 171...
Page 158: Set Time
WARNING: this configuration sets only the viewing in Results. Setting of date and time on the timer, as explained in the chap. 5.4.4.1 and 5.4.4.2, is always in international format. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 158 / 171...
Page 159: Language
5.4.5 L ANGUAGE Select a language among the ones available to be used in the Witty timer user interface. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 159 / 171...
Page 160: Peripherals
ReacTime by Lynx (false start and reaction times for track and field) • MicroGraph LED display board (graphical LED display board) If using one of these peripherals (with a specific cable), choose one and press <F1> Save. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 160 / 171...
Page 161: Witty·sem
ITTY This is used to set two parameters relative to the Witty·SEM traffic lights. Select the options and press <F1> Save. The values are stored in the timer and sent to the traffic lights for each test. Therefore it is not necessary to place the traffic lights to be set in configuration mode.
Page 162: Sound
Enables or disables the beep tone emitted when pressing a key. Using the <up> and <down> arrow key select one of the two options and press <OK>. Press <F1> to save or <F4> to cancel. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 162 / 171...
Page 163: Miscellaneous
The next athlete proposed by the timer is obviously not always the athlete number N+1, as was previously the case, but the Start List is taken into account, as explained in chap. 5.1.1.4.2 Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 163 / 171...
Page 164: Connecting To Apc Via Witty Manager
ONNECTING TO A ITTY ANAGER Witty Manager is a PC software for MS Windows (Win7/8/10) for managing the trials timed with Witty, displaying rankings, graphs, histories, etc. The main functions are: • managing Athletes' Personal Data including pictures and divided into groups of categories •...
Page 165: Technical Data
4 arrow keys and selection key • Home key • Key for line blocking • Connections MICRO USB type B connector for charging and connecting to a PC • Jack connector for external input Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 165 / 171...
Page 166: Witty Gate Photocell
Battery life > 10 hours • Connections MICRO USB type B connector for charging and connecting to a PC • Jack connector for external input connection or double photocells. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 166 / 171...
Page 167: Witty·sem
> 10 hours • Connections MICRO USB type B connector for charging and connecting to a PC • Jack connector 3.5 mm 3-pole / stereo for photocell, StartPad, button connection etc. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 167 / 171...
Page 168: Witty·rfid
> 10 hours • Connections MICRO USB type B connector for charging and connecting to a PC • Jack connector 3.5 mm 3-pole / stereo for photocell, StartPad, button connection etc. Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 168 / 171...
Page 169: Declaration Of Conformity
ECLARATION OF ONFORMITY Witty User Manual - EN - v1.5 P. 169 / 171...
Page 170: Fcc Conformity
8.1 FCC C ONFORMITY The Witty·Timer, Witty·Gate, Witty·Sem and Witty·Rfid comply with the following requirements: - FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Part 15 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Microgate WITTY User Manual

1 Device Functions and Major Features

2 Main Functions

3 Quick Setup: How to Quickly Carry out Your First Test

4 Test Types

5 Functions of the Witty Timer

6 Connecting to Apc Via Witty Manager

7 Technical Data

8 Declaration of Conformity

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