Using the Schwinn MPower™ Echelon Console:
Tips for All Riders
Starting a Ride
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DO NOT pedal.
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To turn on the MPower™ Echelon Console, push ANY button.
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Follow the Rider Calibration menu that is displayed on the screen.
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Step 1: Push light (center button on bottom)
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Step 2: Turn resistance to zero (turn red knob all the way to the left).
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Step 3- Push light (console will say “Please Wait” and a countdown will begin. Do not
pedal during this prompt.
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When it says "Ready to Ride" you may begin pedaling.
To start the Stage and Distance Timers and enter Workout Mode:
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Pedal at least 80 RPMs one time.
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The STAGE and TOTAL icons come on and workout measurements start once you have
hit 80 RPMs.
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You can pedal below 80 RPM after starting, counters will continue.
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When you stop pedaling for more than 3 seconds, the console pauses.
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After 5 mins of no pedaling, the workout stops and the console goes to Display Results
mode.
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Re-start pedaling within 5 minutes to continue workout.
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Reset STAGE totals to zero by pushing STAGE button at any time.
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The TOTAL time and distance accumulate for entire workout.
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Access Maximum and Average values by pressing AVG/MAX button at the top of
console. One press displays Averages, a second press displays Maximums.
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Display returns to workout values after 3 seconds, or with third push.
To end the workout/turn console off & enter Display Results Mode:
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Push the END button and hold for 3 seconds.
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The console shows total Calories, Total Time and Distance, and the Max and Average
values for Speed, Watts, Heart Rate and RPM.
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Tap the AVG/MAX button to change between the Max and Average values.
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After 1 minute, the console sets the values back to zero and turns off.
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Push the END button and hold for 3 seconds to turn off before the minute is up.
Use Telemetry Heart Rate
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The console is equipped with a wireless HR receiver. It will pick up standard HR 5 kHz
straps (i.e. “Polar”), as well as Ant+ Sport wireless straps. It is not compatible with certain
proprietary coded devices such as Polar WIND and Suunto ANT. The best rule of thumb is
that if a piece of cardio on the workout floor will pick it up, then so will the MPower™
Echelon Console.
To Pick Up Heart Rate Transmission
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The MPower™ Echelon Console will search for a HR signal when it is first turned on. In
order to conserve battery life, it will STOP searching after 30 sec if it does not find a signal.
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Best protocol to get HR signal properly:
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Ensure HR strap is on and functioning prior to turning on console.
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Immediately stand on the pedals and lean towards the console to get strap as close as
possible.
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Watch the HR window on the display, once a number appears in this window, strap has
been detected and unit will display HR for the remainder of the ride.
Watts:
Watts is a predicted measurement of energy expenditure, (i.e., power). It is measured by
calculating the applied resistance and the RPM of the flywheel.
Speed/Distance:
Speed and distance are calculated directly from watts. The higher the wattage, the
greater the speed and distance will be. Speed is calculated using the following assumptions: typical road
bike in a mid-gear, flat road, no wind, and average-sized rider.
