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Quick Start Guide (Gen5 users)
Note: These instructions do not cover the physical mounting of the force plate to the floor. For more
information on this consult pages 10 to 22 of the force plate manual.
Step 1:
Locate the AMTI USB drive. It contains manuals and software for your force transducer.
Step 2:
Locate all the necessary cables for your system and connect them as shown on page 2
of this guide
Step 3:
Install the Gen5 drivers found in the folder 'Optima-Gen5 Drivers' using the
instructions on page 3 of this guide.
Step 4:
Install Netforce by double clicking setup.exe in the NetForce folder (see page 4). This is
required even if you plan to use a third-party system for data collection.
Step 5:
Open Netforce and run through the setup helper - instructions on Page 4 of this guide.
Step 6:
Configure the system with settings relevant to your research. For common settings see
page 4 of this guide. More detailed information on the process can be found in the
technical note Gen 5 Setup and Optimization found on your USB drive
Step 7:
View the real-time stream in NetForce to ensure you are properly connected.
Instructions can be found on page 6 of this document. If you are unable to connect
consult the product manuals.
Congratulations your Force Plate is now installed!
Digital integration is also possible with a number of third party applications
For more detailed information consult our full-length manuals.
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You can now collect data through NetForce
including 3D motion capture systems
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  • Page 1 10 to 22 of the force plate manual. Step 1: Locate the AMTI USB drive. It contains manuals and software for your force transducer. Step 2: Locate all the necessary cables for your system and connect them as shown on page 2...
  • Page 2 USB Flash Drive This drive contains all necessary manuals, along with required software (Netforce, drivers, and other purchased software). Also contained is a backup of the force plate’s calibration information which will automatically load from the force plate during the installation process. Force plate setup Required Components: Amplifier (Gen 5)
  • Page 3 Driver Installation These are brief instructions for driver installation on a Windows 7 computer. For more detailed instructions see page 17 of the Gen 5 user manual. Make sure the amplifier and force transducer are connected and the amplifier is powered on. In the control panel search for the the ‘Device Manager’...
  • Page 4 Next select the configuration that matches your hardware, in this case highlight ‘Optima \ Gen 5 (using USB 2.0)’ and click ‘OK‘ The ‘AMTI System Configuration’ window will pop up. It should auto-populate the list of ‘Installed Amplifier’ and ‘Associated Platform’ with your amplifier model and serial number as well as the force plate’s serial number (see figure below).
  • Page 5 If the lists do not automatically populate check your connections and that the amplifier has power and click ‘Find Amplifiers’. If you are still having trouble consult the Gen 5 manual. Under ‘Global Settings’, and ‘Digital Outputs’, select English or metric units. Under ‘Global Settings’, and ‘Analog Outputs’...
  • Page 6 Platform Vertical Activity Excitation Setting Gain Setting Capacity (lbs) Adults walking 1000 10 V 1000 2000 10 V 2000 Children walking 1000 10 V 2000 2000 10 V 4000 Running 1000 10 V 2000 10 V 1000 How to Set the Gain and Excitation: In NetForce under the ‘Setup’...

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