Quick Start
Welcome to Hootuo. This guide gets you from unboxing to your first force measurement in under 10 minutes.
What you need
Section titled “What you need”- ZPlate force plate (one or two, for dual-plate testing)
- A phone or tablet with the ZForce app installed (iOS / Android)
- The USB-C charging cable included in the box
1. Charge the plate
Section titled “1. Charge the plate”Connect the ZPlate to any USB-C charger. The LED indicator turns red while charging and green when full. A full charge takes about 2 hours.
2. Power on
Section titled “2. Power on”Press and hold the power button (side of the unit) for 2 seconds until the LED flashes blue. The plate is now broadcasting BLE.
3. Install and open ZForce
Section titled “3. Install and open ZForce”Download the ZForce app from the App Store or Google Play. Open it and tap Connect Device.
4. Pair the plate
Section titled “4. Pair the plate”The app scans for nearby ZPlate devices. Tap the device name (e.g. ZPlate-L) to connect. The LED turns solid blue when connected.
5. Create an athlete profile
Section titled “5. Create an athlete profile”Tap Athletes → New Athlete. Enter name, date of birth, height, and body mass. These are used to calculate relative metrics (N/kg, W/kg).
6. Run your first test
Section titled “6. Run your first test”- Select the athlete
- Tap New Test → CMJ (Countermovement Jump)
- Have the athlete stand still on the plate during the countdown
- The test captures automatically; results appear within seconds