Precor UBK 615, RBK 615 User Manual

Product Owner’s Manual

RBK 615 • UBK 615

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UBK / RBK 615 PRODUCT OWNER’S MANUAL

P/N 302217-101 rev A

Copyright © December 2012 Precor Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Specifications subject to change without notice.

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Precor Incorporated. Other names in this document may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

Intellectual Property Notice

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Preva Business Suite, the accompanying printed materials,
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suppliers, as the case may be.

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designs of exercise equipment. Precor aggressively seeks U.S.
and foreign patents for both the mechanical construction and
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matter. Precor will vigorously pursue all unauthorized
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WARNING

Important Safety Instructions

Important: Save these instructions for future reference.

Read all instructions in the documentation provided with your
exercise equipment, including all assembly guides, user
guides, and owner’s manuals, before installation of this
device.

Note: This product is intended for commercial use.

The display apparatus (hereinafter referred to as the console)
is intended to be shipped with new Precor exercise equipment
(hereinafter referred to as the base unit). It is not packaged for
individual sale.

To prevent injury, the console must be
attached securely to the base unit following all
assembly and installation instructions shipped
with the base unit. The console is intended to
be connected to AC mains power through the
furnished power supply ONLY. It should be
powered on only when installed as described
in the assembly and installation instructions
shipped with the base unit. The console is
intended for use only with Precor fitness
equipment, not as a standalone device.

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Safety Precautions

Always follow basic safety precautions when using this
equipment to reduce the chance of injury, fire, or damage.
Other sections in this manual provide more details of safety
features. Be sure to read these sections and observe all safety
notices. These precautions include the following:

 Read all instructions in this guide before installing and

using the equipment and follow any labels on the
equipment.

 Make sure all users see a physician for a complete

physical examination before they begin any fitness
program, particularly if they have high blood pressure,
high cholesterol or heart disease; have a family history of
any of the preceding conditions; are over the age of 45;
smoke; are obese; have not exercised regularly in the past
year; or are taking any medication.

French equivalent of the above notice, for Canadian
markets: Il est conseillé aux utilisateurs de subir un examen

médical complet avant d’entreprendre tout programme
d’exercice, en particulier s’ils souffrent d’hypertension
artérielle, ou de cardiopathie ou ont un taux de cholestérol
élevé, s’ils ont des antécédents familiaux des précédentes
maladies, s’ils ont plus de 45 ans, s’ils fument, s’ils sont
obèses, s’ils n’ont pas fait d’exercices réguliers au cours de
l’année précédente ou s’ils prennent des médicaments. Si vous
avez des étourdissements ou des faiblesses, arrêtez les
exercices immédiatement.

 Do not allow children, or people unfamiliar with the

operation of this equipment, on or near it. Do not leave
children unsupervised around the equipment.

 Make sure all users wear proper exercise clothing and

shoes for their workouts and avoid loose or dangling
clothing. Users should not wear shoes with heels or
leather soles, and they should check the soles of their
shoes to remove any dirt and embedded stones. They
should also tie long hair back.

 Never leave the equipment unattended when it is plugged

in. Unplug the equipment from its power source when it is
not in use, before cleaning it, and before providing
authorized service.

Note: The optional power adapter is considered a power
source for self-powered equipment.

 Use the power adapter provided with the equipment. Plug

the power adapter into an appropriate, grounded power
outlet as marked on the equipment.

Important Safety Instructions 5

 Care should be taken when mounting or dismounting the

equipment.

 For Treadmills: Do not use typing or web surfing features

while walking at speeds that exceed a slow and relaxed
leisurely pace. Always stabilize yourself by holding a

stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing
features.

 For AMT and EFX: Always stabilize yourself by holding a

stationary handle bar while using typing or web surfing
features.

 Read, understand, and test the emergency stop

procedures before use.

 Keep the power cord or optional power adapter and plug

away from heated surfaces.

 Route power cables so that they are not walked on,

pinched, or damaged by items placed upon or against
them, including the equipment itself.

 Ensure the equipment has adequate ventilation. Do not

place anything on top of or over the equipment. Do not
use on a cushioned surface that could block the
ventilation opening.

 Assemble and operate the equipment on a solid, level

surface.

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 SPACING—The below minimum spacing

recommendations are based on a combination of the
ASTM (U.S.) voluntary standards and EN (European)
regulations as of October 1, 2012, for access, passage
around, and emergency dismount:

 Treadmills—a minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on each

side of the treadmill and 2 m (78 in.) behind the
machine.

 Cardio equipment other than treadmills—a

minimum of 0.5 m (19.7 in.) on at least one side, and

0.5 m (19.7 in.) behind or in front the machine.

Careful consideration should be given to the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA), US Code 28 CFR (see Section 305). ASTM

standards are voluntary and may not reflect current
industry standards. The actual area for access, passage
around, and emergency dismount is the responsibility of
the facility. The facility should consider the total space
requirements for training on each unit, voluntary and
industry standards, and any local, state, and federal
regulations. Standards and regulations are subject to
change at any time.

Important: These spacing recommendations should be used
when positioning equipment away from sources of heat, such
as radiators, heat registers, and stoves. Avoid temperature
extremes.

 Keep equipment away from water and moisture. Avoid

dropping anything on or spilling anything inside the
equipment to prevent electric shock or damage to the
electronics.

 When using the treadmill, always attach the safety clip to

your clothing before beginning your workout. Failure to
use the safety clip may pose a greater risk of injury in the
event of a fall.

 Keep in mind that heart rate monitors are not medical

devices. Various factors, including the user’s movement,
may affect the accuracy of the heart rate readings. The
heart rate monitors are intended only as exercise aids in
determining heart rate trends in general.

 Do not operate electrically powered equipment in damp

or wet locations.

 Never operate this equipment if it has a damaged cord or

plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been dropped,
damaged, or exposed to water. Call for service
immediately if any of these conditions exist.

Important Safety Instructions 7

 Maintain the equipment to keep it in good working

condition, as described in the Maintenance section of the
owner’s manual. Inspect the equipment for incorrect,
worn, or loose components, and then correct, replace or
tighten prior to use.

 If you plan to move the equipment, obtain help and use

proper lifting techniques.

 Equipment Weight Restrictions: Do not use the treadmill

if you weigh more than 500 pounds (225 kg). If you weigh
more than 350 pounds (160 kg), do not run on the
treadmill. For all other fitness equipment, the weight limit
is 350 pounds (160 kg).

 Use the equipment only for its intended purpose as

described in this manual. Do not use accessory
attachments that are not recommended by Precor. Such
attachments may cause injuries.

 Do not operate the equipment where aerosol (spray)

products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

 Do not use outdoors.
 Do not attempt to service the equipment yourself, except

to follow the maintenance instructions in the owner’s
manual.

 Never drop or insert objects into any opening. Keep hands

away from moving parts.

 Do not set anything on the stationary handrails,

handlebars, control console, or covers. Place liquids,
magazines, and books in the appropriate receptacles.

 Do not lean on or pull on the console at any time.

CAUTION: DO NOT remove the cover, or you may risk injury due
to electric shock. Read the assembly and maintenance guide
before operating. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Contact Customer Support if the equipment needs servicing. For
use with single phase AC power only.

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Educating Users

Take time to educate users about the Important Safety
Instructions found in both the User Reference Manual and
Product Owner’s Manual. Explain to your club or facility
patrons that they should observe the following precautions:

 Hold onto a stationary handrail or handlebar while

assuming the starting position on the equipment.

 Face the console at all times.
 Hold on to a stationary handrail or handlebar with one

hand whenever you operate the console keys with the
other hand.

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal

The batteries within self-powered equipment contain
materials that are considered hazardous to the environment.
Federal law requires proper disposal of these batteries.

If you plan to dispose of your equipment, contact Precor
Commercial Products Customer Support for information
regarding battery removal. Refer to Obtaining Service.

Product Recycling and Disposal

This equipment must be recycled or discarded according to
applicable local and national regulations.

Product labels, in accordance with European Directive
2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE), determine the framework for the return
and recycling of used equipment as applicable throughout the
European Union. The WEEE label indicates that the product is
not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life
per this Directive.

In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical
and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be collected separately
and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users
of EEE with the WEEE label per Annex IV of the WEEE
Directive must not dispose of end of life EEE as unsorted
municipal waste, but use the collection framework available
to customers for the return, recycling, and recovery of WEEE.
Customer participation is important to minimize any potential
effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to
the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE. For
proper collection and treatment, refer to Obtaining Service.

Important Safety Instructions 9

WARNING

Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module

When equipped with a control console as described in this
document, this equipment may include a radio-frequency
identification (RFID) module. The RFID module has been
certified to operate at temperatures between -20°C and 85°C

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

(-4°F and 185°F).

The RFID module conforms to the following national
standards defining acceptable limits for radio frequency
interference (RFI).

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the owner’s manual instructions, can cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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Industry Canada

This device complies with RSS-210:2007 of the Spectrum
Management & Telecommunications Radio Standards
Specification. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer

European Applications

CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:

 1999/5/EC R&TTE Directive
 2006/95/EC LVD Directive
 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive

Directive compliance has been verified to the following
standards:

 EN 55022
 EN 300 330-1 V1.5.1
 EN 300 330-2 V1.3.1
 EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1
 EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
 EN 60950-1

Important Safety Instructions 11

WARNING

Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise Equipment

The regulatory information in this section applies to the

Safety Approvals for Cardiovascular Equipment

exercise equipment and its control console.

Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the following applicable safety standards.

Cardiovascular Type Equipment:

 CAN/CSA, IEC, EN 60335-1 (Household and similar

electrical appliances - Safety)

 EN 957 (Stationary training equipment, class S/B

compliant equipment)

PVS and P80 Regulatory Notice

This Precor equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the following applicable safety standards.

 CAN/CSA, UL, IEC, EN 60065 (Audio, video and similar

electronic apparatus - Safety)

Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)

This Precor exercise equipment conforms to the following
national standards defining acceptable limits for radio
frequency interference (RFI).

Federal Communications Commission, Part 15

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation. The equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the owner’s manual instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.

Per FCC rules, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Precor could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Industry Canada

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.

ATTENTION: Haute Tension
Débranchez avant de réparer

European Applications

CE compliance is claimed to the following directives:

 2004/108/EC EMC Directive
 2006/95/EC LVD Directive
 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive

Directive compliance has been verified to the following
standards:

 EN 55022
 EN 55024
 EN 60335-1
 EN 60065 (P80 and PVS)

Important Safety Instructions 13

Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment Excluding Treadmills

Note: This is a recommendation only. NEC (National Electric
Code) guidelines or local region electric codes must be
followed.

For equipment fitted with a P80 console or Personal Viewing
System (PVS) screen a separate power connection is
required. For a 20 amp branch circuit up to 10 screens can be
connected. If the branch circuit has any other devices plugged
into the circuit, then the number of screens must be reduced
by the wattage of the other devices.

Note: The typical splitter power cords that have IEC-320 C13
and C14 plugs have a recommended maximum capacity of
five screens.

Figure 1: IEC-320 C13 and C14 plugs

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Obtaining Service

Do not attempt to service the equipment except for
maintenance tasks. If any items are missing, contact your
dealer. For more information regarding customer support
numbers or a list of Precor authorized service centers, visit
the Precor web site at http://www.precor.com.

Obtaining Updated Documentation

Current Precor product documentation is available at
http://www.precor.com/productmanuals. You may want to
check in for updated information from time to time.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions .................................................... 3

Safety Precautions ................................................................................ 4

Educating Users .................................................................................... 8

Hazardous Materials and Proper Disposal .................................... 8

Product Recycling and Disposal ....................................................... 8

Regulatory Notices for the RFID Module ....................................... 9

Regulatory Notices for Cardiovascular Exercise

Equipment ....................................................................................... 11

Electrical Recommendations: All Equipment

Excluding Treadmills ................................................................... 13

Obtaining Service ................................................................................. 14

Obtaining Updated Documentation ............................................... 14

Product Features ........................................................................ 17

Programming Tips ............................................................................... 19

Changing the Product Settings ........................................................ 20

Setting a Resistance Range .............................................................. 25

Informational Displays ...................................................................... 26

Educating Users ......................................................................... 31

Using SmartRate® ............................................................................... 32

Display Console ......................................................................... 33

Using the Upper Display ................................................................... 35

Keypads ................................................................................................. 35

Workout Options ...................................................................... 39

Choosing QUICKSTART .................................................................. 40

Selecting a Program ............................................................................ 41

Storing Workout Statistics ............................................................... 42

Changing Programs in Mid-session ............................................... 43

Cooling Down After a Workout ...................................................... 43

Pausing During a Workout or the Cool-Down Period ............. 44

Ending a Workout .............................................................................. 44

Programs ................................................................................... 45

Program Tips ........................................................................................ 47

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Product Features

This section is designed to show you how to customize the
equipment for your users and view useful product
information. All these features remain hidden to the users and
can only be accessed using special keypresses. These custom
settings allow you to

 Change the display to a different language
 Change the display to show U.S. standard or metric

measurements

 Set the maximum exercise and pause times
 Set a cool down time limit
 Set the resistance range
 View the odometer
 Display the number of hours the equipment has been in

use

 View the software versions and part numbers
 Display the serial number
 Check the program usage and error logs

Note: To review the product programming prompts and
factory default settings that can be changed through product
programming mode, refer to the following table.

Chapter 1

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Table 1. Custom features and settings for your fitness equipment

Equipment Programming

Prompt

Factory
Default

Features you can
change

Setting

All * SELECT

LANGUAGE

All * SELECT

UNITS

English Select one language

for your user.

U.S. Two standard units of

measurement are
available. Choose
U.S. or Metric.

All * SET MAX

WORKOUT
TIME

60
minutes

Exercise session time
limits range from 1 to
240 minutes. A

LIMIT

accessible once you
pass 240 minutes.

All * SET MAX

PAUSE TIME

120
seconds

All * SET COOL

DOWN TIME

Bike SET

5 minutes

High Settings range from

RESISTANCE
RANGE

* This feature is available in all Precor fitness equipment.

Pause time limits
range from 1 to 120
seconds (2 minutes).
Restrictions exist for
self-powered
equipment.

Cool down time limits
range from 1 to 5
minutes.

High, Medium, and
Low.

NO

setting is

Note: When you make changes in the programming mode,
the new settings replace the factory defaults.

Product Features 19

Programming Tips

 Always start at the Precor banner.
 Electrical power must be supplied. For self-powered

equipment, a constant power source is available if you use
the optional power adapter. Otherwise, users have to
maintain the minimum rate of motion. If you plan to
program self-powered equipment, purchasing the
optional power adapter is highly recommended.

Note: If you do not use the optional power adapter during
programming mode, and the rate of motion falls below
the minimum requirements, no warning is given when the
equipment moves into its 30-second shutdown
procedure.

 Changes made in the programming mode become the

default settings when the display resets to the Precor
banner.

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Changing the Product Settings

You must be in the Programming mode before you can
change the settings.

To access the programming mode:

1. At the Precor banner, press the following keys in

sequence without pausing between selections:

RESET, 5, 6, 5, 1, 5, 6, 5
Note: A PAUSE/RESET key appears on some products

and functions the same as the RESET key.
The programming prompts appear sequentially and in a

menu format.

Figure 2: Keys used in programming mode

2. The following table describes how to use the keys to

navigate the programming mode menus.

Product Features 21

Table 2. Programming mode keys

Key Description

▲ or ▼ Navigational arrows: Move you through the

menu and can also be used to increase or
decrease time units.

OK Press to choose or accept the displayed

selection.

Number keypad
CLEAR

Returns user to the previous menu level without
saving changes.

PAUSE/RESET Exits Programming mode and returns to the

Precor banner.

Note: The number keypad is disabled once you enter
programming mode.

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Use the following flowchart to navigate through the menu
settings.

Figure 3: Bike menu settings

Choosing a Language

The equipment can display user prompts, text, and user
entries in several different languages. When the equipment is
shipped from the factory, the default language is English.

Note: Programming prompts are not affected by language
selection. The prompts in this section continue to appear in
English.

To choose a language:

1. At the SELECT LANGUAGE prompt, press OK. Use

the navigational arrow keys to choose a language.

2. Press OK again to accept the displayed setting and move

to the next feature.

Product Features 23

Selecting a U.S. Standard or Metric Display

The equipment can display measurements in either Metric or
U.S. Standard. The default factory setting is U.S. Standard.

To change the display measurement:

1. At the SELECT UNITS prompt, press OK.

Use the navigational arrow keys to select a unit of
measure (US or METRIC).

Press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the next
feature.

Setting a Workout Session Time Limit

You can limit how long a user can exercise on the equipment.
For example, if you set the time limit to 20 minutes, users can
only enter a session time between 1 and 20 minutes.

Note: The automatic cool down period is appended to the end
of any time-based program, so adjust the time limit
accordingly.

To set a maximum workout time:

1. At the SET MAX WORKOUT TIME prompt, press

OK. Use the navigational arrow keys to change the
displayed time limit.

Note: When you press and hold a navigational arrow key,
the number increments by five, for example, 1, 5, 10, 15,

20. When you tap an arrow key, the number increments
by one.

2. When you have selected a maximum workout time, press

OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the next
feature.

You can also let a user exercise indefinitely by selecting NO
LIMIT. If you choose the NO LIMIT setting, you will
need to provide the following instructions to your users.

To exercise without a time limit:

1. Select a program. The workout time appears in the

display.

2. On the number keypad, type 240.

3. Press the UP arrow key to display NO LIMIT, and press

OK.
The exercise session times available are between 1 and

240 minutes.

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Setting a Pause Time Limit

You can limit how long a user can pause while exercising on
the equipment by entering a time between 1 and 120 seconds
(two minutes). For example, if you set a pause time limit of
60 seconds, the display automatically resets to the Precor
banner if no movement is detected and no key press occurs
for one minute.

Important: The optional power adapter must be connected on
self-powered equipment to establish a definitive pause time limit.
If the optional power adapter is not attached and the rate of
motion drops below the minimum requirements, the equipment
begins its 30-second shutdown, effectively eliminating pause
mode.

To set a maximum pause time:

1. At the SET MAX PAUSE TIME prompt, press OK.

Use the navigational arrow keys to select a time limit
between 1 and 120 seconds (two minutes).

2. Press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the

next feature.

Setting a Cool Down Time Limit

Use this setting to select the maximum amount of time the
machine will remain in the cool down mode. Cool down time
is the period of time following the completion of a program
when the user exercises at a reduced work rate.

To set a cool down time:

1. At the SET COOL DOWN TIME prompt, press OK.

2. Use the navigational arrow keys to display the available

time limits and choose a time between 0 and 5 minutes.
Note: The default setting is 5 minutes.

3. Press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the

next feature.

Product Features 25

Setting a Resistance Range

The bike resistance levels are low, medium, and high. Within
each setting, 25 levels of resistance are available, but the
chosen setting affects the overall resistance range.

To set a resistance range:

1. At the SET RESISTANCE RANGE prompt, press

OK and use the navigational arrow keys to choose LOW,
MEDIUM or HIGH (LO, MED, or HI on some
equipment).

2. Press OK to accept the displayed setting and move to the

next feature.

The following table provides more information about each
setting.

Table 3. Resistance settings on bikes

Setting Description

HI or
HIGH

MED or
MEDIUM

LO or
LOW

• Provides the full range of resistance available.

• Provides enough resistance to simulate sprinting

or hill climbing or for users who want to stand on
the bike while pedaling.

• Provides enough resistance for elite riders that

are capable of spinning at high speed with high
resistance.

• Provides approximately two thirds of the

resistance that is available within the high group
setting.

• Select the medium range for recumbent bikes.

• A medium range allows users to make easier

resistance changes in the preset programs.

• Provides approximately one third of the

resistance that is available within the high group
setting.

• Appropriate in special situations where poorly

conditioned users are anticipated.

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Informational Displays

Use the information displays to locate information about
equipment use (odometer and hour meter), software versions
and part numbers, serial number, usage log, and error log. In
general, you would only access this information if directed to
do so by Precor Customer Support.

To navigate through the informational displays, use the
following flowchart. A table located after the flowchart
provides more information about each more display.

Product Features 27

Note: The CLEAR key is located on the number keypad. If
your product has a PAUSE/RESET key, use it in place of the
RESET key called out in the flowchart.

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Table 4. Informational Displays for all products

Product Display Description

All HOUR

METER

All U- BOOT SW Upper board application software part

• The number of hours that the

equipment has been in use.

• The equipment tracks the elapsed

minutes, but the value that
appears is truncated to the
nearest full hour.

number and version.
Note: Some displays show

UPPER
BOOT SW PART
NUMBER

All U- BASE SW Upper base application software

version.
Note: Some displays show

.

UPPER
BASE SW PART NUMBER

All LOWER SW Lower application software version.

Note: Some displays show

LOWER
BASE SW PART NUMBER

All SER.

NUMBER

All USAGE LOG • The number of times each

The serial number is helpful when you
contact Customer Support.

Note: Some displays show

NUMBER

program has been used and
displays the associated
cumulative minutes.

• Helpful in determining user

preferences in program selection.

.

SERIAL

.

.