Fixed installation
The In/Out system can be permanently installed on a court with current coming from a power outlet.
This page contains three sections:
- Hardware: how to install the devices permanently?
- Current Supply: how to install current supply to the devices?
- Software: how to configure the devices in auto-start mode?
Each section covers both the Net Device and the Line Device.
Hardware
How to install the devices permanently?
Net Devices
A Net Device can be permanently installed on a net post with the In/Out cage. Read the cage installation manual of the cage here.
Line Devices
Line Devices should be installed along each monitored line.
| 8 LINE DEVICES (SINGLE): Around the net | 8 LINE DEVICES (SINGLE): In the back |
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| You can put the Line Devices around the net for the single side lines | You can put the Line Devices in the back for the single side lines |
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Read this section for more information about how to figure out where to position the Line Devices.
Current Supply
How to install current supply to the devices?
In/Out fixed installation kit provides the following elements:
- 10 USB yellow cables
- 4 USB male connectors
- 10 USB female connectors
- 1 Power USB hub
- 6 T-tap Y connectors
Here are two examples of connecting the Net Device and the Line Device.
Tip: Once your installation is finished, you can recover the transparent screw connector with hot glue to make it waterproof.
In/Out doesn't provide the following two elements that you will need:
- the power 18-AWG dual thermostat cable that you can find 100 feet or 500 feet spools. For a standard installation (2 Net Devices, 8 Line Devices) with one power outlet located not too far away from one of the net post, you will need around 200 feet of cable.
- a 50-feet fish tape to pass the power cable in the net band. You can find it here.
Note: You do NOT need to solder anything. Only a screwdriver is needed for the installation with the fish tape mentioned above.
The Net Device draws around 2A~2.5A. The Line Device draws around 0.3A. The following setup for 2 Net Devices and 8 Line Devices with 3 DC adapters is recommended:
- 1 long cable plugged in the power USB hub on a 3.5A output to 1 Net Device including 2 short cables to 2 Line Devices (sidelines)
- 1 long cable plugged in the power USB hub on a 3.5A output to 1 Net Device including 2 short cables to 2 Line Devices (sidelines)
- 1 long cable plugged in the power USB hub on a 2.5A output to 2 Line Devices (baseline and serveline)
- 1 long cable plugged in the power USB hub on a 2.5A output to 2 Line Devices (baseline and serveline)
Net Devices
For powering the second Net Device, you need to pass the power cable inside the band of the net. Use a fish tape for this operation. Here is a video how to use a fish tape.
Note: Make sure to leave the battery inside the Net Devices.
Line Devices
In order to provide current to the Line Devices, you will have to "split" / to "branch" the brown power cable in a 'Y' form. Use the following connector to do that:
Note: You should not have any battery in the Line Devices as the power cable is providing enough current to the Line Devices.
Software: Auto-start mode
How to configure the devices in auto-start mode?
Net Devices
You should read the Net Device software page.
A Net Device can be put in auto-start mode so that it auto-calibrates and goes into linecalling mode when it's powered on. Go to Settings->advanced and press long on the Line Call icon.
- Auto-Start: the Net Device auto-starts when it's powered on.
- Auto-Start/Stop: the Net Device auto-starts when it's powered on and it's shuts itself off when there is 5 minutes of inactivity on court.
Line Devices
You should read the Line Device software page.
A Line Device can be put in auto-start mode so that it auto-calibrates and goes into linecalling mode when it's powered on. Press both side buttons when the device starts. You will be asked the following questions:
Then, properly configured the Line Device for the monitor line.
Note: In case the auto-start mode is used, it's important that the lights are fully on when the devices start. The devices need good light conditions to calibrate themselves. So when you enter your court, power on the lights if needed, and then switch on the power outlet of In/Out.