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USB
1
port
: The console provides a USB port for program updates, system settings
cloning between consoles, to download system information, and download error log
data.
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ANT+
2
and bluetooth connectivity
: The console supports ANT+ (2.4 GHZ) and
bluetooth wireless heart rate monitor chest straps (however the Polar or Suunto
ANT+ brand heart rate monitor chest straps are not supported).
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ASL
3
light
: There is an ASL (Active Status Light) maintenance light located at the top
back of the console to indicate maintenance and fault status information, see the ASL
topic for more information.
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Error Log
: Supports an Error Log and error event codes to help trouble shoot elec-
trical issues, see Troubleshooting Error Code topic.
Console Power
There are two methods to power the console: by pedaling or by using the optional
AC
4
Power Adapter.
Pedaling
: Start pedaling the bike to power ON the console (uses the generator power). You
must continue pedaling the bike to keep the console ON. The console will power OFF after
90 seconds.
AC Power Adapter
: Instead of pedaling the bike, you can alternatively use the optional AC
Power Adapter to supply the console power. However, be aware that the AC Power Adapter
has two different functions, see
"General Information" on page 7
:
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Power Supply
: The AC Power Adapter can be used to power the
LPCA
5
board and
console.
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To enable manual AutoCal
: On bikes with the updated, second release, AutoCal
process, LPCA SW version 303713-103 and later, the AC Power Adapter is used to
enable manual AutoCal calibrations, see
1
Short for Universal Serial Bus, is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that
defines the cables, connectors and communications protocols used in a bus for connection,
communication, and power supply between computers and electronic devices.
2
ANT+ (pronounced ant plus) is a wireless protocol for monitoring sensor data such as a
person's heart rate or a bicycle's tire pressure
3
Active Status Light: Service and maintenance status light.
4
Alternating Current: electric current which periodically reverses direction between positive
and negative polarity.
5
Lower Printed Circuit Assembly board; also refered to as the Lower PCA or simply as the
lower board. On treadmills, it is the console to base function interface and the motor con-
troller unit (MCU). On self-powered units, it is the lower PCA console to base function inter-
face.
Contact Precor Customer Support at [email protected] or 800.786.8404 with
any questions.
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