Garmin Edge 520, Owner'S Manual

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If necessary, select > Data Fields to change a data field
( Customizing the Data Screens , page 13 ).
NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen
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can
be customized.
You can send the ride to your Garmin Connect account to view
additional cycling dynamics data ( Sending Your Ride to Garmin
Connect , page 11 ).
Power Phase Data
Power phase is the pedal stroke region (between the start crank
angle and the end crank angle) where you produce positive
power.
Platform Center Offset
Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where
you apply force.
Updating the Vector Software Using the Edge Device
Before you can update the software, you must pair your Edge
device with your Vector system.
1
Send your ride data to your Garmin Connect account
( Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect , page 11 ).
Garmin Connect automatically looks for software updates
and sends them to your Edge device.
2
Bring your Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.
3
Rotate the crank arm a few times. The Edge device prompts
you to install all pending software updates.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Getting Your FTP Estimate
The device uses your user profile information from the initial
setup to estimate your functional threshold power (FTP). For a
more accurate FTP value, you can conduct an FTP test using a
paired power meter ( Conducting an FTP Test , page 10 ).
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP .
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Purple Superior
Blue Excellent
Green Good
Orange Fair
Red Untrained
For more information, see the appendix ( FTP Ratings ,
page 18 ).
Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional
threshold power (FTP), you must install a power meter and pair
it with your device ( Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors , page 9 ).
1
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP > FTP Test > Ride .
2
Select to start the timer.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step of
the test, the target, and current power data. A message
appears when the test is complete.
3
Select to stop the timer.
4
Select Save Ride .
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Automatically Calculating FTP
Before you can automatically calculate your functional threshold
power (FTP), you must install a power meter and pair it with your
device ( Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors , page 9 ).
1
Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes
outdoors.
2
After your ride, select Save Ride .
3
Select Menu > My Stats > FTP .
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per
kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the
color gauge.
Using Shimano
®
Di2 ™ Shifters
Before you can use Di2 electronic shifters, you must pair them
with your device ( Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors , page 9 ). You can
customize the optional Di2 data fields ( Customizing the Data
Screens , page 13 ). The Edge device displays current
adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.
Using the Weight Scale
If you have an ANT+ compatible weight scale, the device can
read the data from the weight scale.
1
Select Menu > Settings > Sensors > Add Sensor > Weight
Scale .
A message appears when the weight scale is found.
2
Stand on the scale when indicated.
NOTE: If using a body composition scale, remove shoes and
socks to ensure that all body composition parameters are
read and recorded.
3
Step off the scale when indicated.
TIP: If an error occurs, step off the scale. Step on when
indicated.
History
History includes time, distance, calories, speed, lap data,
elevation, and optional ANT+ sensor information.
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or
paused.
When the device memory is full, a message appears. The
device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history.
Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track
of all your ride data.
Viewing Your Ride
1
Select Menu > History > Rides .
2 Select a ride.
3 Select an option.
Viewing Your Time in Each Training Zone
Before you can view your time in each training zone, you must
pair your device with a compatible heart rate monitor or power
meter, complete an activity, and save the activity.
Viewing your time in each heart rate and power zone can help
you adjust your training intensity. You can adjust your power
zones ( Setting Your Power Zones , page 9 ) and your heart rate
zones ( Setting Your Heart Rate Zones , page 8 ) to match your
goals and abilities. You can customize a data field to display
your time in training zones during your ride ( Customizing the
Data Screens , page 13 ).
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