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How To Connect The SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor
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This article will help you connect your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor to your chosen device (PC, Android, iPhone, iPad) and begin the SkyTrak+ experience with all it has to offer.

 

There are 3 modes that you can use to connect your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor to your device.

  • USB Mode - This mode is a wired connection via the provided USB Cable between the SkyTrak+ and chosen device. Internet connection is also available in this mode.
  • Direct Mode - This mode is a direct, wireless connection between the Skytrak+ and your computer or mobile device with no internet availability. 
  • Network Mode - This mode is a wireless connection between the Skytrak+ and chosen device that incorporates a internet connection. It is the recommended connection type for best results.

 


 

Direct Mode

 - A wireless connection between your mobile or desktop device and your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor for outdoor use or where there is not an internet-WiFi signal available. Below, will instruct you on how to connect your devices together through the wireless signal produced by the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor and your mobile/desktop device

 

  1. Turn on the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor using the power button located on the back of the unit.

  2. Please wait for the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor to complete its Boot-Up sequence.

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  3. Open your WiFi settings on your Desktop or Mobile device (see pictures for guidance)

 

WIFI SETTINGS FOR MOBILE DEVICES(iOS,Android)                                               WIFI SETTINGS FOR DESKTOP(Windows-platform)

                                                                       

 

  4. Locate the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor WiFi broadcast ("STPLUS_XXXXxxxxxxxx") and connect to it. When prompted, the password is: skytrakplus. It will say no internet connection, that is normal, proceed to next step. 

  5. Launch the SkyTrak Application

      

  6. Allow the application to locate your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor (observe the LED-indicator connection sequence)

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  7. Verify that the application shows that its connected to your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor by indicating a "Direct Mode" button ( )

  8. You are now connected in Direct Mode and ready to use the SkyTrak application! Enjoy!!

 


 

Network Mode

 - This mode is a wireless connection between the Skytrak+ Launch Monitor and your chosen device that incorporates an internet connection. Below will guide you through the process of connecting your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor with your chosen device with an internet connection.

 

  1. Please configure your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor in Direct Mode

  2. Click on the SkyTrak Icon

  3. Select NETWORK MODE

  4. Click on the Network Setup Wizard button.

  5. Be sure to have the ST+ selected at the top on the next screen, then follow the proceeding instructions.

  6. If the LED show lights (left to right ) Green, Yellow (flashing or Solid), Red, go ahead and close the setup window and have your device (iPad, PC, iPhone, Android) connect to your home WiFi. 

  7. Once the Skytrak app confirms that it is now in Network Mode, all 3 LEDs should be green. You are now in Network Mode and ready to use the SkyTrak application. Enjoy!

 

If your network does not appear when you scan for networks, you will need to add it manually.

 

First, select   in the Network Setup Wizard. 

 

To add a Network Manually you will need:

 

 

  1. Network Name, Password, Security Type.
    • For Security Type, we recommend choosing either WEP or WEP SHARED 
  2. Enter the information, select Add Network.
  3. Once your device has all 3 lights on green, a connection has been established.
  4. Close the window in your upper right. 

 

 


 

 

USB Mode 

 - This mode is a wired connection via provided USB-Splitter Cable between the SkyTrak+ and chosen device. Internet connection is available in this mode. Below will instruct you on how to connect your devices with the provided USB-Splitter Cable.

 

  1. Locate the "ST+" marked USB connection end on the USB-Splitter cable and plug it into the back of the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor.

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  2. Locate the "PC" - marked USB connection end on the USB-Splitter cable and plug it into an available USB-port on your computer/mobile device

 

 3. Turn on the SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor.

  4. Wait until LEDs show the following indication.

  5. Launch the SkyTrak application

  6. After a few moments, the application will locate your SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor and connect to it via USB. It will be confirmed by the 3 green LED indicators:

  7. You are now connected in USB mode and ready to use the SkyTrak application. Enjoy!

 

***For the "Power-Only" end of the Splitter-cable, you can plug it into a outlet with the provided power block or Automatic Power Conditioner/battery backup unit. It is NOT suggested that you plug in the "Power-only" cable into another USB port on your computer.

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