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6 Operation
The stored test protocols available for selection will be
displayed. There are five fixed protocols (protocols 1 to 5)
(see chapter 10.2
Exercise Test Protocols on page 29),
whereas protocols 6 to 15 are user‑configurable.
The protocol menu provides an overview of the test phases.
Example:
50 W / 2 min / 25 W
indicates: Basic load of 50 W
Stage time of 2 min
Load stage of 25 W
Use the softkeys on the right and left (
↑ ↓
) to position the
bar cursor on one of the protocols and confirm the selec‑
tion with
Select
.


Protocols
1. WHO
2. BAL
3. Hollmann
4. STD. France
5. Standard
Select
Figure 6 – 10: Selecting an exercise test protocol
The exercise test is started with the
Start
key.
When the basic load appears on the display (after approx.
15 seconds) and the patient's RPM indicator blinks, the
patient should start pedalling.
0
—
0
Watt min:sec /min
Start
Figure 6 – 11: Starting the exercise test
The internal protocol will now control the entire exercise
test – the display always indicates the current values.
With the +10 W and –10 W keys, the current load can
be changed any time (in increments of +/–1 W, +/–5 W,
+/–10 W or +/–25 W, as configured).
120
15:23
76
Watt min:sec /min
+10 W Recovery –10 W
Figure 6 – 12: Display during the exercise test
6.6 Terminating an Exercise Test
The exercise phase can be terminated manually at any time
with the
Recovery
key.
The load will immediately be reduced to 25 watts, but a
higher or lower value can be selected manually.
It is recommended that the patient continue to pedal in the
recovery phase.
The
End
key in the middle will terminate the test.
25
15:23
76
Watt min:sec /min
+10 W End –10 W
Figure 6 – 13: Recovery phase