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External computer control via an RS232C terminal
External computer control via an RS232C
terminal
If you connect the optional "RS232C Communication Kit," the Ergo-
ciser™ can communicate with an external computer.
Specifically, you can write a program with an external computer in
Basic or in another computer language, and operate the Ergociser™
EC-1600 according to the written procedure. Any instructions input
by the buttons on the EC-1600 control unit can be input from the ex-
ternal computer, and the EC-1600 sends data to an external computer
every second. Since command signals are in ASCII character code,
any computer that generates these codes can be used, receiving and
transmitting via the RS232C terminal.
Transmission Format
Communication speed (baud rate)
2400
Data bit length
8 bit
Stop bit
1 bit
Parity check
none
XON / XOFF control
none
SI/SO control
none
Contents of Data Transmission from the EC-1600
The EC-1600 outputs display data in character code, continuously
when you set exercise conditions and once per second when you are
exercising. Since the contents of the LCD differs according to setting
exercise conditions and during exercise, the content of data output
also differs.
1) Setting Exercise Conditions
Address Data
Function
1
A code
Hexadecimal 41H
2
3 digit numeric
Set wattage (Isopower Training)
5
1 digit numeric
Exercise pattern (Interval Training)
6
3 digit numeric
Target pulse rate (Auto Training)
9
1 digit numeric
Sex (male:"1", female:"0")
10
1 digit numeric
Exercise pattern (Hill Profile Training)
11
2 digit numeric
Set torque x 10
13
3 digit numeric
Weight (Aerobic Power Measurement)
16
2 digit numeric
Target time (minutes)
18
3 digit numeric
Pulse limit value
21
2 digit numeric
Age
23
CR code
Hexadecimal 0DH
2) During Exercise
Address Data
Function
1
B code
Hexadecimal 42H
2
4 digit numeric
Elapsed time
2 digits = "minute"
2 digits = "second"
6
4 digit numeric
Calorie consumption
10
3 digit numeric
Wattage
13
2 digit numeric
Pedal torque x 10
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15
3 digit numeric
Pulse rate
18
3 digit numeric
Pedal cadence
21
1 digit numeric
Aerobic power measurement result: PFL
22
2 digit numeric
Aerobic power measurement result: MOU
24
3 digit numeric
Aerobic power measurement result: PWC max.
27
3 digit numeric
Set wattage (Isopower training)
30
2 digit numeric
Lowest 2 digits of addition value of data address 2 ~ 29
32
CR code
Hexadecimal 0DH
Note: "0" is displayed in each digit for the 3 types of aerobic power
measurement results, until the program is completed.
1) During Setting Exercise Conditions
When exercise conditions are being set, you can send data in a "char-
acter code + numeric code + CR code" format (shown in example
below) from an external computer, setting your exercise conditions.
Example)
"K6CR" : Selects Auto Training
Character Code
Function
A
Age (up to 2 digits)
B
Pulse limit value (up to 3 digits)
C
Target time (up to 2 digits)
D
Weight (up to 3 digits)
E
Set torque x 10 (2 digits)
F
Exercise pattern (Hill Profile Training)
G
Sex (male: "1", female: "0")
H
Target pulse rate (up to 3 digits)
I
Set wattage (up to 3 digits)
J
Exercise pattern (Interval Training)
K
Exercise program
1: Aerobic Power Measurement
2: Manual Training
3: Hill Profile Training
4: Interval Training
5: Isopower Training
6: Auto Training
L
Reset torque during exercise x 10 (2 digits)
2) During Exercise
By using the following character codes for button operation, you can
externally control the program during exercise.
Example) Sending "i CR" during Manual Training
→
increases pedal resistance (torque) 0.1 kg·m
Character Code
Function
r
RESET button
g
ADV button
i
+ 1 button
d
– 1 button
See the instruction manual for the optional "RS232C Communication
Kit" for details.
Externally Controlling the EC-1600
