Cateye EC-1600 User Manual

EC-16OO

Cateye Ergociser

MODEL EC-1600 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

EC-1600

How to Use This Manual

After you read the Starting up section of this manual, assemble your Cateye Ergociser™ and try it out . When you get used to the machine and develop a greater interest in it, please read the Operation section in preparation to trying the machine's numerous functions. Turn to the Reference section whenever the need arises.

1Assembling --------------------------------------------------------------6 2Installing the control unit ---------------------------------------------8 3Connecting the pulse sensor ---------------------------------------- 10 4Adjustments ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 5Your first ride --------------------------------------------------------- 14 6The six programs for operation ------------------------------------ 16 7Using your Ergociser without a data card ------------------------ 18

1Your strength level and training index---------------------------- 22 2Aerobic power measurement (Physical fitness test)------------ 26 3Automatic training --------------------------------------------------- 30 4Isopower (constant load) training --------------------------------- 32 5Interval training------------------------------------------------------- 34 6Hill profile training--------------------------------------------------- 36 7Manual training ------------------------------------------------------- 38 8Setting your own training pattern---------------------------------- 40 9How to make a data card------------------------------------------- 42

1External computer control via RS232C terminal --------------- 46 2Using chestbelt heart rate sensor ---------------------------------- 48 3Setting the date ------------------------------------------------------- 49 4Printing mechanism -------------------------------------------------- 50 5Trouble shooting and handling care------------------------------- 52 6Warranty service and optional parts ------------------------------ 54 7Specifications---------------------------------------------------------- 55

Name of parts

CONTROL

Printer Cover Thermal Paper Paper Cutter

UNIT

Paper Guide

HEART

RATE

TIME

WORK

RATE

LCD Panel

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Attach the pulse sensor.

MODE

2. Press until desired program name flashes.

ADV

3. Press to enter the program.

4. Press to adjust blinking digits.

MODE

5. Press to let other digits blink. Repeat 4 & 5.

ADV

6. Press to start the program.

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CADENCE

PROGRAM

NAME

PEDAL

TORQUE

TIME

Interval Training Preference

TLD 1. 15 sec. work 45 sec. relief Dash (Sprint Power) Training TLD 2. 30 sec. work 60 sec. relief Speed (Anaerobic Power) Training TLD 3. 60 sec. work 30 sec. relief Stamina (Aerobic Power) Training

TLD.4. Make a training pattern as desired.

Hill Profile Preference

Intensity of program is adjusted according to PRF Number. PRF 1 is least intense. PRF 8 is most intense. PRF 9. Design a profile as desired.

Card Inlet

RESET

10 1

MODE

ADV

Reset Button

RESET

Resets the program back to initial state.

Pitch Sound Button

Turns on or off the pitch sound. When the pitch sound is on, symbol appears on the LCD.

Printer Button

Turns on or off the printer function. When the printer is on, symbol appears on the LCD.

Value Adjust Button

Before exercise

----increases or decreases the blinking

numerical value by 10. [For pedal torque (kg·m), by 1.0]

----increases or decreases the blinking

numerical value by 1. [For pedal torque (kg·m) by 0.1]

* When selecting the gender, + specifies

MALE, and - FEMALE)

During exercise

----increases or decreases pedal torque by 1.0

kg·m.

----increases or decreases pedal torque by

0.1kg·m.

Mode Button

MODE

Before exercise

Used to select the program and to change the item of data to input.

During exercise

Displays the elapsed time or the calorie consumption alternatively.

ADV Button

ADV

Makes the program proceed to the subsequent stage.

LCD PANEL

Error Symbol Maximum Oxygen Uptake Upper Pulse Limit Pulse Symbol Elapsed Time Weight Calorie Consumption

Target Pulse Target Load Physical Work Capacity

Load Scale (Pedal Resistance)

Time Scale

MOU

PLL

TPL

TLD

PWC

ml/kg·min

min:sec

kglb

kcal

watt

bpm

TTQ

PRF

TEST

AUTO

CONST

TIME

rpm

PFL

AGE

INTVL HILL

MANUAL

kg·m

WARM

COOL

Cadence Unit Physical Fitness Level Age Program Symbol

TEST -------

Aerobic power measurement AUTO------ Automatic training CONST----- Isopower training INTVL ----- Interval training HILL-------- Hill profile training MANUAL- Manual training

Target Torque Exercise Preference Sex Distinction Symbol

(Male) (Female) Load Scale Value Warm Up Symbol Cool Down Symbol Pitch Sound Symbol Card Symbol Printer Symbol Battery Symbol

Select Switch Reading Stand (OPTION)

Fixing Screw Holes Cable Inlet

MAIN UNIT

Paper Case Handlebar Lever

1234

ON MDON

OFF

Control Unit

Paper Case

Paper Case Guide

Mounting screw holes

Battery Case

Pulse Sensor Jack

Handlebar

Handlebar post Outer Cover

Handlebar post Inner Cover

Adjusting Knob

Crank

Pedal

Front Leg/Leg pipe covers

Caster Levelling Knob

Saddle

Seat Post

Spring Lock Pin

Power Switch

AC Adapter Inlet

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Rear Leg/

Leg pipe covers

Levelling Knob

INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for your purchase of the Model EC-1600 Cateye Ergociser™. The model EC-1600 is a new high-tech exerciser with a built-in computerized training system designed specifically to promote cardiovascular fitness and overall endurance, the keystone of good health. With its endurance test program and four training programs, the EC-1600 will help you to maintain or improve your physical strength in a fun and pleasant way. We hope you will make good use of your Cateye Ergociser™ for years to come.

Before using your new exerciser, please read this manual carefully. Then store it in a safe place along with the warranty card.

FOR SAFE OPERATION

For safe use, always observe the following rules.

1. Before using the EC-1600, it is important to consult a medical specialist if you are suffering from any of the following : heart disease (angina pectoris, myocardial infarction), hypertension, diabetes, respiratory disease (asthma, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary emphysema, etc.), articular metamorphosis, rheumatism, gout, or other diseases and physical complaints. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before commencing a training program.

2. If you are not used to regular physical activity, it may be dangerous to suddenly engage in strenuous activity. Increase your exercise level gradually.

3. If you feel sick or sense that something is wrong with your body during exercise, stop immediately.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this exerciser.

DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock:

1.Always unplug this AC adapter from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

1.An AC adapter appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before putting on or taking of parts.

2.Close supervision is necessary when this exerciser is used by, on, or near children, invalids, or disabled persons.

3.Use this exerciser only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

4.Never operate this exerciser if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the exerciser to a service center for examination and repair.

5.Do not carry this exerciser by supply cord or use cord as a handle.

6.Keep the cord away from heated surface.

7.Never operate the exerciser with the air openings blocked. Keep the air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.

8.Never drop or insert any object into an opening.

9.Do not use outdoors.

10.Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

11.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off position, then remove plug from outlet This exerciser is intended for both household and commercial use. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of

Part 15 of FCC Rules. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this computer. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1 Assembling

2 Installing the control unit

3 Adapting the pulse sensor

4 How to adjust each part

5 Your first ride

6 The six programs of operation

7 Using your Ergociser without a data card

Make sure all components are included in a package.

Control Unit Saddle

RESET

MODE

ADV

EC-1600

N O

F F O

Legs (2 pcs.)Handlebar post AssemblyMain Body

Leg Covers (4 pcs.) Pedals (L,R) AC Adapter

atey

P E

R A

e E

I N

S T

cise

C T

I O

Data Card (10)

Sensor ClipPulse Sensor

Start Card (1)

Tools

Batteries

(AAA x 2)

E C

1 2 0 0

Operating Instructions

Warranty Card

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Assembly

1.Attaching the legs

• Remove the two screws from the

respective leg pipes. The one with casters should be used as front leg.

• Place the front leg under the front

end of the main body with casters facing forward, and adjust the position so that the screw holes meet the fastening points.

• Fasten the leg with the two screws

securely.

screw

leg pipe

Front

caster

2.Mounting the handlebar post

• Remove the handlebar post knob.

• Insert the handlebar post into the

main body, with the post holes facing forward.

• Adjust the post position so that

the lowest post hole of the three meets the post knob screw hole, and fasten the post knob securely. It will be easier to screw in if you slightly lift the handlebar post.

handlebar post

tighten

3.Connecting the control cable

• Connect the connector from the

handlebar post cover with that from the body in correct direction, keeping the lower connector cable at the center of the post front.

• Slide down the inner post cover

and squeeze it into the body until it clicks in position.

connectors

outer post cover

4.Mounting the saddle

• Pull the spring lock pin and lift up the seat post to a proper height for saddle mounting.

• Mount the saddle onto the top of seat post in position and tighten the nuts with wrench No.15.

5.Attaching the pedals

• Use the No.15 end of the spanner to attach the pedals firmly to the cranks.

• The right and left pedals are different, so be sure to check for R and L marks.

• Tighten the right pedal by turning clockwise, and the left pedal by turning counterclockwise.

wrench No.15

Saddle seat post

wrench No.15

left (L) Front right (R)

crank

OFF

screw

Rear

leg pipe

• Hook the leg cover at the end of each leg and fix it in position with adhesive tape as illustrated.

Note: When placing leg covers,

follow the location markings on the back thereof.

hook

leg cover

loosen

handlebar post knob

Adhesive tape

inner post cover

squeeze in

Note: Watch the cable connec-

tors when sliding down the inner post cover.

F-L

crank

Caution: If the pedals are not at-

tached firmly enough to the crank, they can cause an irritating noise. Be sure to attach them firmly.

F-R

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R-R

R-L

Installing the control unit

1.Loading backup batteries

• The battery case cover is on the back of the control unit. You can open the cover by sliding off.

• Load batteries (size AAA x 2) in the battery case as shown in the diagram. Make sure the polarity is right, and close the case.

batteries (size AAA)

battery case cover

Note: The Model EC-1600

Cateye Ergociser™ uses batteries for memory maintenance so that the date in the machine's memory is always correct even when the main power supply is turned off. These batteries will last two years under conditions of normal use. When the battery symbol lights up on the liquid crystal screen, replace batteries as soon as possible. If you keep the main power supply of the exerciser turned on when you replace batteries, there will be no interruption in the machine's memory.

2.Printer use

• Use select switch No.4 on the back of the control unit to activate or deactivate the printer.

NO.4-OFF--printer activated NO.4-ON---printer deactivated

• This switch is initially set at "OFF" at our Factory, to activate the printer. In order that you will get familiar with the printer function, please leave this switch as it is at this stage.

Note: Though you set NO.4 at

"OFF", you can temporarily deactivate the printer by depressing printer button on the control panel. (Printing mark

on LCD panel will disappear.) When NO.4- is set at ON, printer button on the main control panel does not function.

select switch

3.Units for body weight

• Use select switch No.3 on the back of the control unit to choose kilograms or pounds as your unit of body weight.

NO.3-OFF---------- kg NO.3-ON ----------- lb

Caution: When oxygen uptake

(VO2 max) is estimated in the aerobic power measurement (physical fitness test) program, body weight in kg is used. If you mistakenly assume the unit for body, the figure given for oxygen uptake will be wrong by a wide margin.

1234

OFF

4.Strength evaluation table

• By using select switches No.1 and 2 in the aerobic power measurement (physical fitness test) program, you can change the internal tables by which your strength is judged.

• When the Model EC-1600 Cateye Ergociser™ leaves the factory, it is set for American use.

1-ON 2-OFF American use

Evaluation table by AHA Committee: "Exercise testing and training of apparently healthy individuals, A handbook for physicians (1972)"

1-OFF 2-ON European use

Evaluation table by Dr. Åstrand: "The values from P. -O. Åstrand, Work tests with the bicycle ergometer"

1-OFF 2-OFF Japanese use

Evaluation table by Dr. Ikegami: "Exercise prescriptions in theory and practice"

select switch

cable inlet

5. Installing the control unit

• Insert the cable connector from the handlebar post into the cable inlet on the back of the control unit.

cable inlet

cable connector

Caution: Insert the cable con-

nector until it is firmly locked. The control unit will not function properly with a partial or faulty connection.

• Using the four screws provided, mount the control unit on the handlebar post.

screw

handlebar post

pulse sensor jack

battery case cover

Adapting the pulse sensor

This model detects and displays your pulse rate during exercise by the pulse sensor from your earlobe. Being a sensitive electronic part, the pulse sensor must be handled with sufficient care.

pulse sensor jack

1. Connecting the pulse sensor

• Insert the pulse sensor plug into

the sensor jack on the back of control unit.

pulse sensor plug

2.Handling of sensor cable

• Attach the sensor clip on the handlebar with the sensor cable in between, and adjust the length of the sensor cable.

• When not in use, keep the earlobe sensor attached on the clip.

sensor clip

pulse (earlobe) sensor

cable clip

3.Using pulse sensor during exercise

• Clip the pulse sensor at the center

of your right or left ear lobe.

• Ear rings or other ornaments must

be removed before attaching the sensor and during exercise.

• When it is cold, massage your ear-

lobe before use to improve blood circulation.

• Try not to change the position of

the pulse sensor during the exercise.

• If the symbol frequently lights

up during use, remove once and re-attach the pulse sensor.

• Attach the cable clip to your

clothes to prevent excessive swinging of the sensor cable.

• Always clip the pulse sensor to the

sensor clip when it is not being used. This sensor clip can also be used to adjust the slack of the cable.

4.Checking the Pulse Sensor

• You can check the function of the

pulse sensor on the LCD screen during the exercise.

• Remove the pulse sensor from

your earlobe during exercise, then close it.

• The pulse sensor is normal if the

pulse rate drops to zero and the

symbol goes out.

• If the pulse rate does not drop to

zero or if the symbol remains ON, the cable may be disconnected. If the cable proves to be disconnected, replace the pulse sensor with a new one (sold separately).

• When removing the pulse sensor after exercise, be sure to remove also the cable holder.

• The pitch sound is cancelled if the sensor plug gets out of the jack of control panel. Pay attention to the complete connection of the plug.

pulse (earlobe) sensor

cable clip

pulse (earlobe) sensor

How to adjust each part

1.Adjusting the saddle height

• Pulling on the spring lock pin will en-

able you to move the seat post up or down. When the saddle is at the correct level for you, release the knob and move the seat post slightly.

• A spring inside the spring lock pin

will drive a pin into the nearest hole in the seat post, locking it in that position.

• The pitch of the seat post holes is

1" (approx. 25mm).

seat post

pitch 1" (approx. 25mm)

2.Adjusting the handlebar height

Handlebar height can be roughly selected in 3 steps, and further adjustment can be done by rotating the handlebar. The handlebar is at the highest position, i.e. at the MAX. guide line right now. If you want to change the handlebar height, follow the procedure hereunder.

outer post cover

highest

MAX. line

medium

3 steps

lowest

3.Adjusting the handlebar angle

• When you turn the handlebar le-

ver clockwise (when mounted), the handlebar is loosened. The lever turns idle when pulled downward.

• Rotate the handlebar and hold it

at the desired angle.

• Turn the handlebar lever counter-

clockwise to fix the handlebar angle.

handlebar lever

handlebar

4.Adjusting the pedal belt

• The pedal belt length of the EC1600 can be adjusted according to your shoes size.

5. The levelling knobs

• Ideally, you should only use your exerciser on a hard, level floor.

• If the exerciser tilts or wobbles during use, turn one or more levelling knobs until a stable position is maintained.

levelling knob

lower

higher

6.Adjusting all parts to fit

• Make various height and angle adjustments so that your posture when seated on the exerciser is like that shown in the diagram below.

• For proper saddle height, your knees should be slightly bent when the pedal is at its lowermost position.

• For proper handlebar height and angle, you should be leaning slightly forward when holding the handlebar.

• When you move the exerciser, lift the saddle and roll the exerciser on its casters.

Pull

spring lock pin

Caution: Do not attempt to ad-

just the saddle height while you are mounted.

• Holding the outer post cover, remove handlebar post knob. (See Note 1 below)

• Place lower edge of outer post cover either at the lower guide line marked on the inner cover, or at the bottom of the inner cover.

• Supporting the outer post cover in position, insert post knob and tighten it securely.

• Pitch of the guide lines is 3 inches (approx. 76mm).

Note 1: Be sure to grasp the

outer post cover and keep it in position when removing the post knob, in order to avoid sudden drop that may cause damages to the unit.

Note 2: Do not lift outer post

cover above the MAX. guide line, otherwise the cable can break.

tighten

loosen

idle

Slide

guide line

handlebar post knob

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EC-1600

Standard exercise posture

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