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TrackMan™ Installation and Operating Manual
Rev. 1.0, October 2004
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3 Setting up the system
This section explains how to connect, install, and set up the system.
3.1 General comments
The system requires a free line-of-sight to the ball throughout the complete flight of the ball in
order to be able to deliver measurement data.
Figure 4: Recommended placement of the TrackMan™ Radar Unit.
The TrackMan™ Radar Unit should be placed roughly 2-3m directly behind the desired tee-
off position. The system requires a free line-of-sight to the ball throughout the complete
flight. Avoid standing in front of the radar in such a way, that if you hook the ball, you will be
blocking the radar beam.
Avoid as much as possible large objects, especially metallic object, close to the radar inside
the beam of the radar. Metallic objects in the beam of the radar will have a negative effect on
the measurement accuracy.
In some situations, like measuring ball flights from a mechanical golfer, it is impossible to
avoid metallic objects in the beam. In this case the accuracy can be increased by adding
intentionally reflectors or by using microwave absorbing materials to avoid the main
reflectors to enter the radar. Please consult ISG support team for guidelines on how to do this.
