User manual CAT EYE EC1200E

[. . . ] R Cateye Ergociser MODEL EC-1200 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EC-1200 EC-12OO How to Use This Manual After you read the Starting up section of this manual, assemble your Cateye ErgociserTM 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Assembly --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 2 Installing the control unit ------------------------------------------------------------- 8 3 How to adjust each part ------------------------------------------------------------- 10 4 Your first ride ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 5 The five programs of operation --------------------------------------------------- 14 6 Using your Cateye Ergociser without a data card -------------------------- 16 TM 1 Your strength level and training index ------------------------------------------ 20 2 Aerobic power measurement (Physical fitness test) -------------------------- 24 3 Automatic training ------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 4 Isopower (constant load) training ------------------------------------------------ 30 5 Manual training ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 6 Hill profile training ------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 7 How to make a data card ---------------------------------------------------------- 36 1 Handling the pulse (earlobe) sensor --------------------------------------------- 40 2 Troubleshooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 3 Handling/Warranty service --------------------------------------------------------- 42 4 Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Name of parts CONTROL UNIT A Pitch Sound Button Turns on or off the pitch sound. When the pitch sound is on, symbol appears on the LCD. EC-1200 B Value Adjust Button CADENCE HEART RATE TIME TRAINING COURSE WORK RATE Hill Profile Preference PRF-1, PRF-2, PRF-3 PEDAL TORQUE PRF-2 the Cascades Before exercise Increases or decreases the blinking numerical value by 1. [. . . ] · If the target you select is difficult, reduce the target pulse rate by 10 bpm. You need not work hard from the beginning, continuing is most important. · This table is arranged so that even people who have not exercised so much can benefit. The targets in this table may be too easy for people who exercise often. If you have confidence, increase your target in 10 bpm units, referring to the target zone in the illustration on page 21. · Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute period is even better. · If overweight control (calorie combustion) is the purpose of the exercise, set the target pulse rate lower so that you can easily exercise even while watching TV, but extend your exercise time longer, exceeding 30 minutes. PFL 1 2~3 4~5 20~30s 110 bpm 120 bpm 130 bpm 40~50s 100 bpm 110 bpm 120 bpm over 60s 95 bpm 105 bpm 115 bpm 4. Hill Profile Training · Merely select one of the 3 patterns of this program. Try different hill profiles (shape of the mountain) in a range where you don't feel too much difficulty. The exercise intensity can also be adjusted by pedaling slower or faster depending on the changes of pedal resistance. · First, choose the most suitable preference (PRF) according to your PWCmax value, from the table shown below. · The exercise time is initially set as 16 minutes, but you can revise it down to minimum 3 minutes or up to 99 minutes. PWCmax Exercise Pattern(PRF) Calorise Consumption 140 watt 1 75 Kcal 195 watt 2 110 Kcal 240 watt 3 120 Kcal 2. Isopower Training · In this program the exercise intensity is set by the work rate: wattage. Select the target wattage from the table shown below, according to your PWCmax. value provided by the Aerobic Power Measurement. · If the selected wattage proves too hard for you, try again at the level 10 watts lower. When it becomes easy enough, raise the target by 10 watts. · Exercise for at least a 15 minute period. If possible a 20 ~ 30 minute period is even better. Since warm up takes 3 minutes, set your actual exercise time to "actual exercise time + 3 minutes". PWCmax 100 watt 120 watt 140 watt 160 watt 180 watt 200 watt Terget Wattage 40 watt 50 watt 55 watt 65 watt 70 watt 80 watt PWCmax 220 watt 240 watt 260 watt 300 watt 350 watt 400 watt Terget Wattage 90 watt 95 watt 105 watt 120 watt 140 watt 160 watt · The calorie consumption provided above is based on the cadence of 60 rpm and the exercise time of 16 minutes. The calorie expenditure will vary in proportion with the pedal cadence and the exercise time. 22 22 Aerobic power measurement (1) 1 2 PLL AGE Select the Aerobic Power Measurement Program · For program selection see the Starting up section page 16. 4 Test Result Display, Cool Down MOU ml/kg·min PFL Input Conditions · Input your age, pulse limit, weight and sex. [. . . ] · Do not disassemble the main and control units. In case of problems contact your dealer where the unit was purchased. · Avoid using the Ergociser EC-1200 in a high temperatures or in high humidity. Also, do not splash the unit with water. [. . . ]