ForceDecks FD4000 + FDLite (V.1) Assembly

When you receive your ForceDecks FD4000 or FDLite (V.1) system, some assembly will be required.  

Both systems feature the same cables and connections, so this article applies to both.

What's in the box?

• Primary plate (default: left)
• Secondary plate (default: right)
• USB cable
• Primary-to-Secondary cable
• Primary power cable
• Wall power cable
• Wall power adapter (AU/EU/UK/US adapters included) 

Positioning

Surface

It is important that the floor or surface where the platform is mounted should be as rigid as possible to minimise any vibrations.  The following are examples of unsuitable surfaces:

• Sprung floors  
• Locations where rebounding vibrations or “ringing” may be common (e.g. on the wooden section of some Olympic lifting platforms) 

Characteristics of a suitable surface include:

• A rigid surface material (e.g. concrete)
• A flat surface (it is recommended to use a spirit level to determine flatness)

To test the flatness of your surface, step on each corner of the platform to ensure there is no movement or rocking.

Spacing

Leave a small gap between the left and right plate to minimise cross-interference (which can be caused by the plates touching) and a small gap between the outside edge of the safety frame.

Note: If embedding the force plates into the ground or into a weightlifting platform, it is important to leave adequate space for access to the cables. 

Cable Configuration

FDLite

FD4000

Putting it all together...