GETTING STARTED

If you're getting set up for the first time, please continue through this guide to see the full set up process.

Reminder — EDGE units only work outdoors

1. Turn on the unit
2. Wait for the light on the unit to change to green — this means a GPS signal has been acquired. (IMPORTANT: This can take around 10 minutes the first time you use the unit)‍
3. Wait for the light on the unit to change to green — this means a GPS signal has been acquired. (IMPORTANT: This can take around 10 minutes the first time you use the unit)
4. Fit the EDGE unit into the PlayerData sports vest — make sure the display screen is facing outwards and the PlayerData logo is at the top
5. Play a match or complete a training session
6. Use the PlayerData app to create a session and download your data

Power Button

• Press the Power Button once to turn the unit on
  
• Hold the Power Button down for 3-4 seconds to switch off the unit
  
• Holding down the Power Button until the Side LED flashes purple/white performs a hard reset of the unit

Side LED

• No light = EDGE GPS is off
  
• Flashing Blue = EDGE GPS is in the process of turning on
• Breathing Orange/Red = EDGE GPS is trying to find a GPS connection
• Breathing/Solid Green = EDGE GPS has a GPS connection and is recording data
• Solid Blue = Data transfer mode enabled

Side LED (when plugged in to charge)

When plugged into charge the Side Led will display:

• Solid Red = EDGE GPS is charging
• Solid Green = EDGE GPS is fully charged

1. You have been sent an email from 'robots@playerdata.com' to confirm your account (check your junk folder if needed)‍
2. Click on the link to create your password and tap ‘Save’
3. Make sure to verify your email address through the confirmation email (this is required to be able to use the app)‍
4. Download the PlayerData EDGE App (ensure you have the latest version)‍
5. You can now log into the app

If you have an issue signing up please DO NOT retry with a new email - notify us for assistance

1. Ensure you have the latest version of the app
   
2. Complete account set up by filling in date of birth, gender and units of measurement
   
3. Tap 'Continue'
   
4. Tap 'Scan EDGE unit' to open your camera
   
5. Scan the QR Code on the back of your EDGE device

1. Ensure your Bluetooth is on and enabled for use in the app
   
2. Turn on your EDGE unit
   
3. In the bottom right - tap 'More' on the main navigation
   
4. Tap ‘Set EDGE Names’
   
5. This will now locate your nearby unit which you have turned on (its default is PD 99)
   
6. Enter initials and numbers for the unit. This must be two letters and two numbers to successfully change. (This can be your initials and a two digit squad number or club initials eg. SU 01, TR 02, CM 03 etc)
7. Tap ‘Save’

‍

1. Open the app
   
2. In the bottom right - tap 'More' on the main navigation
   
3. Tap ‘Pitch Setup’
   
4. Then tap 'Setup New Pitch' at the bottom of the screen
   
5. Type in the name, address or postcode of the pitch and then tap the ‘Next’ button
   
6. Name the pitch
   
7. Using your fingers, resize the pitch template over the top of the Google maps display
   
8. Line up the top and bottom ends of the template over your actual pitch and use the width slider to set the correct width. (Note: Make sure not to overlap the dugouts so you're data doesn't get picked up from the bench if you're substituted during the game)
9. Tap the ‘Save’ button. (Once tapped, the pitch stencil will revert back to its default position)
10. You will only need to do this once for your home pitch and all the away pitches you play on throughout the season. By adding pitches the app will generate positional maps data for your matches

After syncing your unit, the system will auto detect when the session took place based on the data your unit has collected

Looking at the suggested session time you can either:

• Tap on the suggested session to use it

OR

• Tap 'Or create a new session' to input different session times

Do this after you have completed your training session

1. Open the app
2. Tap the green '+' on the main navigation and then tap 'New Session'
3. Select ‘Training’ for the session type
4. Input a ‘Start’ and ‘End’ time of the session
5. Add any session tags, descriptions or surveys
6. To complete the process, tap the ‘Finish’ button at the bottom and this will create an empty session, ready for you to add the collected data from your (synced) EDGE unit
   

Do this after you have completed your match session

1. Open the app
2. Tap the green '+' on the main navigation and then tap 'New Session'
3. Select 'Match' for the session type and fill in the date
4. Input the opponent, score and result of the match
5. Select the pitch you played on (you can create a new pitch while creating the match session if needed)
6. Attach any surveys, tags and/or include any description necessary
7. Input specific ‘Start’ and ‘End’ times for each half/quarter to ensure the breaks in play are cut out correctly
8. To complete the process, tap the ‘Finish’ button at the bottom and this will create an empty session, ready for you to add the collected data from your (synced) EDGE unit

1. View any training or match session you have created
2. On the Overview tab tap the green '+' button
3. Tap ‘Assign EDGE’
4. You will then be prompted to assign your EDGE unit (which you have turned on nearby, displaying the initials and numbers you previously set)
5. Once you have assigned your EDGE unit tap 'CONFIRM ATHLETES'
6. The data has now been sent for processing, check back on the session in a few minutes to view the data either on your mobile app, or on desktop at app.playerdata.co.uk