Cateye MODEL EC-1600 operating instructions Adapting the pulse sensor, Connecting the pulse sensor

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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.

1.Connecting the pulse sensor

Insert the pulse sensor plug into the sensor jack on the back of con- trol unit.

RESET

MODE

ADV

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

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 exer-

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.

pulse sensor jack

pulse sensor plug

cable clip

cise.

• If the E 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.

• 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

• If the pulse rate does not drop to

zero or if the

symbol remains

ON, the cable may be discon-

nected. If the cable proves to be

disconnected, replace the pulse

sensor with a new one (sold sepa-

rately).

 

pulse (earlobe) sensor

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Contents Cateye Ergociser EC-16OOHow to Use This Manual Name of parts Levelling Knob Front Leg/Leg Pipe coversRear Leg/ Leg pipe covers CasterImportant Safety Instructions Make sure all components are included in a package Assembly Installing the control unit Adapting the pulse sensor Connecting the pulse sensorHandling of sensor cable Checking the Pulse SensorHow to adjust each part Your first ride Six programs of operation Using your Cateye Ergociser without a data card Page Purpose of Exercise Your strength level and training indexExercise Plan Exercise Frequency and TimeTraining Index Physical Fitness LevelAerobic power measurement Physical Fitness Level PFL Test Protocol Maximum Oxygen Uptake MOUMaximum Physical Work Capacity PWC max Select the Automatic Training Program Input Conditions Automatic trainingExercise Maintaining Target Pulse Rate Start Program Start / Warm UpSelect the Isopower Training Program Input Conditions Isopower constant load trainingExerciseWattage at Constant Press the ADVSelect Interval Training Program Input Conditions Interval trainingExercise End Exercise Cool DownSelect the Hill Profile Training Program Input Conditions Hill profile trainingSelect the Manual Training Program Input Conditions Manual trainingChange display panel Into write-in phase Setting your own training patternInput new training pattern Registerpattern new trainingHow to make a data card Page External computer control via an RS232C Terminal Contents of Data Transmission from the EC-1600Transmission Format Externally Controlling the EC-1600Setting the date Using chestbelt heart rate sensorWhat to do when printer paper gets jammed Printing mechanismInserting printer paper Troubleshooting and handling care TroubleshootingHandling Warranty service and parts SpecificationsWarranty service 0689131 E