FOLIO NAME

LOREM IPSUM

USER GUIDE
CONTENTS

3 10 17
Hardware Vector Receiver Vector IPAD

4 13 18
Software & Apps Installation & Vector Mobile
Setup

6 15 19
Vector Device Running a Live Device Specs
Session

8 16 20
Vector Dock Download Garment Sizing
Post-session

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HARDWARE
Run time Charge time
VECTOR DEVICE

Catapult Vector is an elite athlete tracking device. It Vector Device 6 hours 90 minutes
has the capability of capturing global (GPS) and local
(LPS) positioning information, inertial and heart rate Vector Dock 90 minutes 90 minutes
data. It has the ability to transmit summary data live
to coaches, and store and download data for detailed Vector Receiver 9 hours 2 hours
post session analysis.

VECTOR DOCK

The Vector Dock is used to charge and download

devices. The onboard battery enables the full
functionality when pitch side or travelling. The Vector
Dock ’Ignition’ button commands all the devices on or
off with one simple action.

VECTOR RECEIVER

The Vector Receiver is the hub for live data capture. In

addition to a standalone receiver, Vector can be used
with a multiple receiver setup for total field coverage
and an improved live experience. The Vector Receiver
has Wireless (WiFi) and wired (USB) connectivity,
with the ability create a local WiFi network to stream
live athlete data to mobile devices.

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SOFTWARE & APPS

OPENFIELD CLOUD & CONSOLE

OpenField Console is Catapult’s Windows

software platform

Key functions
• Collect live athlete data
• Download & manage Vector devices
• Prepare athlete data - manage drills,
player participation etc.
• Analyse high frequency athlete data,
including velocity & heart rate traces
OpenField Cloud is the Catapult web platform

Key functions
• Analyse session data & generate reports
• Analyse longitudinal data & individual
athlete data
• Plan training sessions
• Perform advanced analysis
• Export summary data

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SOFTWARE & APPS

V EC TO R I PA D A PP

The Vector iPad app captures live athlete data direct

from the Vector Receiver via WiFi, enabling access
to live data for the entire team without a computer.
Vector for iPad can be downloaded from the App store.

VECTOR SMARTPHONE APP

The Vector Smartphone App captures live athlete

information directly from the Vector Device using
Bluetooth connectivity. The app was developed to
track small groups at short range, and has been
optimised for field based rehab and conditioning. The
Vector Smartphone App is available now from the iOS
and Android app stores.

V E C T O R A P P L E WAT C H A P P

The Vector watch app is a companion to the Vector

Smartphone app. It uses Bluetooth communications
and has been optimised for single athlete use.
Designed to provide immediate feedback on key
session stats.

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VECTOR DEVICE

FUNCTIONS

• Power ON & OFF - Press & hold power button

for 2 & 5 seconds respectively
• Sensors - GPS, LPS, Inertial & Heart Rate
• Wireless Communications - Ultra Wideband
and Bluetooth
• Direct Heart Rate Integration - via studs on rear
of device (excl. X7)

I N D I C ATO R S

• Flashing Indicators - Searching - GPS,

Heart Rate, Wireless, Bluetooth
• Solid Indicators - Recording or Connected -
GPS, Heart Rate, Wireless, Bluetooth

Battery Status
• Solid White - Power on and > 2 hours charge
• Solid Red - Power on and < 2 hours charge
• Flashing Red - Low power < 40 mins charge

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VECTOR DEVICE

USING THE VECTOR DEVICE

• Ensure Vector devices are charged prior to use

• Place all Vector Devices in Vector Dock and press
the dock Ignition button to turn devices on
• The GPS indicator on the device will illuminate
white indicating ready to use
• Remove devices from the dock, devices will auto
power-up and begin recording
• Insert Vector Device into the Vector garment
pocket, in the correct orientation
• Check device indicators are solid to ensure data
is recording

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VECTOR DOCK

FUNCTIONS

• Power On/Off - Press power button.

Light indicates status
• Device Ignition - Devices can be turned on & off
by the Dock when they are connected
• Download Devices - Dock must be turned on,
devices connected and USB cable connected
to computer
• Charge Dock & Devices - Connect dock to the
mains power supply, full charge of dock and
devices is 90 minutes.
• Portability - The dock’s on-board battery
enables data download and device ignition
without mains power

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VECTOR DOCK

D E V I C E I G N I T I O N & D O C K B E H AV I O U R I N D I C ATO R S

• The Vector Dock is designed to improve Power Status 1

efficiency of use in the field • On Battery Power - Green > 30min remaining, 2
• Turning the dock on with devices connected Red - Low power < 30min remaining
3
enables device ignition mode • On Mains Power - Red - Charging,
• Device data download is enabled in Green - Fully Charged 4
Ignition mode 5
• Devices will start recording when removed from Data Connection 6
the dock
• Green (slow flash) - Dock connected to
• When devices are re-connected to the dock,
PC and communicating
they will stop recording and return to
• Green (fast flash) - Dock connected to
Ignition mode
PC and transferring data
• Device data download is enabled in
Ignition mode
• When dock is turned off, devices will also
turn off
• Dock will shutdown automatically after a period
of inactivity to conserve battery power
1. ETHERNET
• Full dock functionality can be used on mains or
2. USB
battery power 3. POWER INPUT
4. POWER BUTTON
5. B AT T E RY
6. NETWORK

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VECTOR RECEIVER

FUNCTIONS

• Power On/Off - Press and hold power button

• Portability - The Receiver’s onboard battery
enables use in the field for up to 9 hours
• Charge - Charge Receiver using the USB-C cable
provided and 2 amp wall plug. Full charge takes
~90 minutes
• Connectivity - Wireless and wired connections
can be used
• Device Data Capture - Vector Receiver uses Ultra
Wideband frequencies for device data capture
• Single & Multiple Receiver Systems - Greater field
coverage for live streaming

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VECTOR RECEIVER

CONNECTING TO THE VECTOR RECEIVER SINGLE RECEIVER SETUP

Wired Connection • Vector Receiver should be mounted on the tripod

• Connect USB C cable into Vector Receiver port at maximum height
1
and connect to the PC • Vector Receiver should be positioned on the side
• Power on Receiver and wait for startup of the field, facing the athletes
• Vector Receiver requires direct line of sight to 2
• You are now ready to start your OpenField
live session the device to collect instantaneous athlete data,
data not immediately received will be updated 3
Wireless Connection when athlete is back in range
• If using a wireless (WiFi) connection, set up the
• Power on Vector Receiver and wait for network
receiver no more than 60m from the OpenField
Indicator to show solid blue
computer or mobile application to maximise
• Find the Vector Receiver device ID in your
data quality
WiFi network list
• Wireless range may vary based on computer,
• Connect and enter the network key (located on
local networks and interference
the rear of the Receiver)
• You are now ready to start your OpenField
session, or connect Vector iPad App
• For more information on tracking a live session,
see Vector Live section
4

1. B AT T E RY
2. NETWORK
3. POWER
4. USBC PORT

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VECTOR RECEIVER

M U LT I - R E C E I V E R S YS T E M S

• The Vector system can use multiple receivers to

improve field coverage for live tracking. This improves
live data quality
• Multiple Receiver systems are configured as Primary
and Secondary receivers to communicate wirelessly
• The Primary receiver is connected to your OpenField
PC (as per single receiver setup)
• Secondary receivers will communicate with the
Primary to relay data back to the OpenField computer
• Vector Receivers are positioned strategically around
the field of play to maximise field coverage and line of
sight to the devices

For the most mobile full team tracking

■ TIP:
solution, use the Vector iPad app with
the Vector Receiver. Available for use
with both single or multi receiver setups

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INSTALLATION
& SETUP
STEP 1

Installing OpenField / OpenField Start-Up Wizard

1. Upon creation of an OpenField account, you
will receive a welcome email with a link to the
Openfield Setup Wizard. This will guide you
through the initial steps to set up an
OpenField account
2. Once initial setup is complete the OpenField
desktop software will auto download. Run this
installer and follow the setup wizard to complete
the install
3. Open the OpenField desktop software and enter
your password. OpenField will perform an initial
synchronisation with OpenField cloud, and once
complete you are ready to begin using Vector

OpenField comes with recommended settings

■ TIP:
relevant to the chosen sport. To customize
visit the ‘settings’ section of OpenField cloud.
Make sure to use the ‘fast sync’ function in the
OpenField console after customizing settings.
For more information please visit the
cloud help section.

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INSTALLATION & SETUP

STEP 2 STEP 3

Assigning devices to players Connect your Vector devices to OpenField

Assigning (mapping) Vector Devices to athletes Once device mapping is complete and before the first
is important to ensure you can live track and post live Vector session, connect your devices to OpenField
download Vector sessions. You will find a unique device to complete device setup and configuration.
ID number on the back of each Vector Device that will
• Insert Vector Devices into Vector Dock
be entered into the OpenField desktop software.
• Turn dock on by pressing dock Ignition button
1. Start OpenField and log in • Connect the Vector Dock to OpenField PC via
2. Press the start tile from the home screen followed the USB cable provided
by the settings button at the top of the window The Vector Devices will automatically update with
their assigned athlete settings and
3. From the mapping window, you can manually
device encryption.
assign a Vector Device ID to each athlete
4. Once complete you will be prompted to connect
Please allow 30 seconds for the process
the Vector Devices to OpenField to complete the
to complete.
mapping process
You are now ready to start monitoring live with Vector.

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If you connect the Vector devices to OpenField before

mapping for the first time, you can auto-assign device ID’s
to athletes. Press the ‘auto assign’ button in the mapping
screen when ‘unmapped devices’ are displayed.

For more information on installation and setup please

visit the cloud help section.

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VECTOR RUNNING A LIVE SESSION

STEP 1 - VECTOR DEVICE STEP 3 - VECTOR RECEIVER STEP 5 - ENDING ACTIVIT Y

Before running a live session, ensure you have charged 1. Power on the Vector Receiver and connect 1. Stop all live periods by pressing
your Vector Devices, Dock and Receiver. to OpenField the button
1. Turn on Vector Devices and wait for the GPS 2. Click the Live Play button to start data collection. 2. Click the Live Pause Button button
indicator to change from flashing to solid Connected devices will appear in the Active 3. Right click the activity bar and press
green (GPS lock) Players list Close Activity
2. Insert GPS locked devices into the Vector You can now power down your Vector Receiver
garment. Clip the Device into the garment STEP 4 - MANAGE PERIODS
via the press studs to enable integrated
*For advanced workflows, please see the help section
Heart Rate collection* 1. Select the athletes to add to the period from the
of the OpenField cloud
Integrated HR is for S7/G7 and Elite garment only Active Players list
2. Click the +Period to create the period

S T E P 2 - C R E AT E N E W A C T I V I T Y 3. A new period will start on the OpenField timeline

4. Rename periods by double clicking on them
1. Start OpenField console and click
5. To stop live periods, press the button below
the Start button
the timeline. This will stop data updating in the
2. Right click the timeline and select New Activity dashboard widgets
1. Vector Devices will show a solid amber
3. Name the Activity, choose the activity Repeat 1 & 2 to create additional periods ■ TIPS:
wireless indicator when they have successful
type and Day Code connection to the Vector Receiver
4. Click the Create Activity button to 2. You can run multiple periods concurrently
start activity to capture players in different drills
simultaneously. Repeat step 4 [1-3] selecting
the different players for each new drill

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VECTOR DOWNLOAD
POST SESSION
Once the session is complete, download the Vector
data to the OpenField computer
1. Return the Vector devices to the Vector Dock and
power on the dock
2. Connect the Vector Dock to your OpenField PC
using the USB cable provided
3. From the OpenField home screen, click the Data
Transfer tile. The transfer window will open and
your new Vector sessions will begin to download
4. Once all activities have downloaded, click the
Stop Transfer button.
5. Your Vector activity is now available to select and
view from the Activities calendar of the OpenField
start screen.
6. From the home screen, click the Fast Sync button
to send your activity data to the cloud for analysis

OpenField automatically recognises when

■ TIP: a session has been previously downloaded .

To download these files again, find them in the

active activities window of the data transfer
screen, right click and select ‘re-download’.

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VECTOR IPAD

The Vector iPad app enables live athlete data to G E T S TA R T E D

be streamed directly to iPad (iOS 12.1 or higher),
using a Vector Receiver only, and completely • Download the Vector iPad app from the
untethered from your OpenField PC. app store
• Login with OpenField credentials
It also enables the review, export and cloud sync
• Turn on Vector Receiver and connect the
of activity data, enabling you to go from field to
iPad via WiFi
report in seconds.
• Ensure Vector Devices are in range of the receiver
• Press Start activity
FUNCTIONS • Name the Activity and press start
• Press the + period button in the control bar to
• Create activities
start recording
• View and manage athlete data in real time
• Press the icon to select athletes to add to
• Create and manage periods
the period
• Review and export post activity data
• Synchronize activities, periods and data to
See in app help for full Vector iPad user guide
OpenField cloud for analysis
• Optimized for outdoor use in a range
of lighting conditions

You can start your Vector iPad activity before

■ TIP: your players hit the field. Any athletes not
active and displayed before starting the
activity will be added to the active players list
when they are in range.

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VECTOR MOBILE
Vector Smartphone app Vector Smartwatch app
This app uses bluetooth to capture data and is This is a companion to the Vector Smartphone app.
optimized for tracking small groups at short range. It uses bluetooth technology and has been optimised
The Vector smartphone app is available now for iOS for single athlete use.
and Android.
FUNCTIONS
FUNCTIONS
• View single athlete live data from watch face
• Map athletes and select parameter bands • Turn off Vector device
• Set live targets for key parameters
• View group and individual athlete data
G E T T I N G S TA R T E D
• Create and manage activities and periods
• Sync activity data to OpenField • Ensure Smartphone app is downloaded to
• Turn off Vector Devices your iOS device
• Ensure bluetooth is enabled on Vector Devices
• Log in to the Vector Smartphone app using your
G E T S TA R T E D
OpenField credentials before opening the Vector
• Download Catapult Vector app for iOS or Android watch app. The Vector watch app syncs and shares
• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the Vector devices, settings with the Vector Smartphone application.
Bluetooth icon will flash on device • On the watch app home screen press ‘find
• Login to Vector App with OpenField credentials devices’ and select the correct player name or
• In app, search and connect to available devices The Vector Mobile suite of apps share a common
device ID ■ TIP:
device connectivity notification system.
• Start Activity with selected number of devices • Once connected swipe left or right on the watch
• View group or individual athlete data in the face to change parameter Currently visible to the app.
app data tab
Device has not been seen for > 30 seconds

Device has not been seen for > 60 seconds.

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DEVICE SPECS

VEC TOR D EV ICE V EC TO R DO C K

DIMENSIONS 81mm x 43mm x 16mm NUMBER OF DEVICES 24

VOLUME 48cm3 BATTERY LIFE 90 minutes

WEIGHT 53g
V EC TO R REC E IV E R
BATTERY 6 hours
WIFI 2.4 + 5 GHz
GLOBAL POSITIONING 10Hz GPS, GLONASS & SBAS (or 18Hz GPS)
WIRELESS DATA Ultra-wide Band
LOCAL POSITIONING 10Hz Catapult ClearSky
BATTERY LIFE 9 hours
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION Ultra-wideband & Bluetooth 5

WIRELESS RANGE Up to 300m (UWB)

CAPACITY 100 athletes

HEART RATE ECG Derived (Vector S7, G7) & Polar 5.5kHz Compatible (all models)

ACCELEROMETER 3D +/- 16G. Sampled at 1kHz, Provided at 100Hz

GYROSCOPE 3D 2000 degrees/second @ 100Hz

MAGNETOMETER 3D ±4900 µT @100Hz

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GARMENT SIZING

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• Cold machine wash with similar colours
• Wash inside out
• Do not tumble dry
• Cool iron
• Do not iron on print
• Do not bleach
• Do not dry clean

MEASUREMENT POINT DETAILS

MEASUREMENT POINT DESCRIPTION XXS XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL

1. CHEST (MEASUREMENTS IN CM) 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 96

1. CHEST (MEASUREMENTS IN INCH) 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38

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