Columbus Instruments 0184-006M, User Manual

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Chapter 4 – BASIC OPERATION
4.0 Belt Speed
The belt speed is adjusted using the controller front panel speed knob labeled "SPEED". The
speed knob indicates the belt speed in meters per minute in 0.1 meter per minute steps. Belt
speed can be altered by adjusting the speed knob clockwise to increase belt speed and counter ‐
clockwise to decrease belt speed. Once the desired speed is set, the adjacent "RUN/STOP"
switch can be used to start or stop the treadmill running belt. The speed of the running belt can
be manually changed while the treadmill is operating; accel option will increase speed
automatically (for programming instructions see 5.3.0 Utilizing Profile Mode ). The maximum belt
speed is 99.9 m/min (1.65 m/s).
4.1 Shocker Repetition Rate
The shocking consists of 200 millisecond pulses separated by a user adjustable interval. The time
between each pulse is the repetition rate. The repetition rate is controlled by the knob marked
"REPETITION RATE" on the front of the controller. The red lamp next to the “REPETITION RATE”
knob indicates each time there is a shock pulse present at the shocker grid. Turning this knob
clockwise increases the shock pulse repetition rate. The maximum repetition rate is 3 pulses
per second.
4.2 Shock Intensity
The shock pulse amplitude is controlled by the knob on the side of the treadmill marked
"INTENSITY". Turning this knob clockwise increases the shock intensity. The maximum setting
for the shock intensity is approximately 1.6 milliamperes peak.
4.3 Shock On/Off
Each shocker grid can be individually controlled by the two position toggle switch on the
shocker box. By placing the toggle switch in the forward position the channels electric shocking
grid is enabled.