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SPIN TRAINER: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0
Page 11.1
11. APPENDIX
11.1. TECHNICAL NOTES ON CARDIO RECEIVERS
The receiver shown in the figure below is equipped with:
Figure 11.1-1
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an antenna a , designated the “coil”, which receives the signal from the transmitter strap worn by
the user.
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an integrated circuit b , designated the ASIC, which has the function of filtering the analog signal
and generating a pulse train corresponding to the received heart rate.
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two contacts c parallel to the coil, on which a 15 KOhm resistor is sometimes mounted.
The following paragraphs contain various suggestions regarding the cardio receivers, which may be
useful for improving the reception of the cardio signal.
11.1.1. T
YPE OF
ASIC
The cardio receivers can be equipped with 3 different ASIC models, identifiable by the code marked
on the component: MAS, FTC or HRRE. These ASICs are characterized by different reception
ranges and different levels of immunity to noise. Tests have determined that the maximum reception
distances are as follows:
ASIC DISTANCE
(cm)
MAS 90
FTC 100
HRRE 85
As regards sensitivity to noise, the best ASIC is the HRRE model. This ASIC is also the one
recommended by the manufacturer.