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PowerBeam

TM

 Pro

Electronic Trainer

User Guide

Summary of Contents for PowerBeam Pro

Page 1: ...1 PowerBeamTM Pro Electronic Trainer User Guide ...

Page 2: ...leOps PowerBeamTM computer to create workouts that will give you an edge over the competition Common Sense Precautions Before starting any exercise program consult with your physician or health professional He or she can help establish the exercise frequency intensity and time appropriate for your particular age and condi tion If you have any pain or tightness in your chest an irregular heartbeat ...

Page 3: ...e sensor C Resistance unit power supply D CycleOps skewer E CycleOps PowerBeam TM Procomputer F with three 3 AAA batteries installed CycleOps PowerBeam TM Pro computer handlebar mounting bracket G Heart rate strap H CD containing PowerAgent TM and Workout Creator software I Race Day training DVD J Warranty registration card Not Shown you can also register your CycleOps trainer at www cycleops com ...

Page 4: ...e into the resistance unit as shown below Se Plug the power supply into the wall outlet Use the zip ties to secure the cadence sensor to the non drive side chain stay of your bicycle as shown below Use additional zip ties to secure the magnet to the crank arm directly across from the cadence sensor Be sure the magnet lines up with the line on the sensor and that the magnet is no more than 3mm from...

Page 5: ...e yellow skewer clamp knob clockwise to allow sufficient clearance for your skewer Pull the yellow cam lever down and rotate 90 de grees clockwise to unlatch the resistance unit Pivot the resistance unit down to allow clearance for your rear wheel CAUTION In this position the resistance unit can move freely keep fingers clear of moving parts Latch the resistance unit in a down position by rotat in...

Page 6: ...n below The resistance unit should be tight enough to pre vent the tire from slipping during accelerations A small indentation will be seen in the tire when tightened properly If slipping occurs increase tire compression by relatching the resistance unit Pull the yellow cam lever further down while performing the initial unlatching step Note If the cam lever pops open while riding move the resista...

Page 7: ...by the seatpost Rotate the yellow skewer clamp knob counter clockwise to release your bike 1 4 Attaching the CycleOps PowerBeamTM Pro com puter to your Bike Attach the CycleOps PowerBeamTM Pro computer to your bike by placing the bracket over the handle bars as shown below Attach the straps to secure the bracket to the handlebars The CycleOps PowerbeamTM Pro computer can be re moved from the brack...

Page 8: ...y finds the resistance unit and sensors After a mo ment the display will show a screen like the one below The screen is divided into six boxes each of which tracks a different aspect of the workout The active box is highlighted with solid lines When a box is active you can make adjustments to it by pressing select Press the mode button to toggle between the six boxes To return to the main menu see...

Page 9: ... the heart rate monitor strap for this box to function Pressing select will enable you to see your average heart rate over the course of the workout Pressing it again shows your maximum heart rate Press it once more to return to current heart rate 3 4 1 Using the Heart Rate Monitor Strap Before beginning your ride place the strap on your torso just below the pectoral muscles as shown in the pictur...

Page 10: ...ou must install the cadence sensor if you want to monitor your cadence during the ride Refer to Part 1 for installation instructions The cadence sensor will communicate wirelessly with the CycleOps Power BeamTM Procomputer while you ride The CycleOps PowerBeamTM Procomputer automatically finds your cadence sensor when a workout is entered Once it is found the data is displayed on the CycleOps Powe...

Page 11: ... or change what it displays Use the mode button to toggle between boxes 4 2 Level Like in Ride Mode this box displays the slope of the grade for the interval or its target power in watts However you cannot toggle between the two like you can in Ride Mode Slope or watts is set when the workout is created You can however increase or decrease the slope or the target power by using the arrow buttons 4...

Page 12: ...rate and cadence sensors Setup Mode enables you to set several options on the CycleOps PowerBeamTM Pro You can calibrate your devices work with memory and change many other features of the system Choose Setup from the Main Menu by using the arrow buttons to high light it and then pressing select to enter Setup Mode 5 1 Setup Screen When you first enter Setup Mode you will see a screen that present...

Page 13: ... to the instructions in this guide see Section 1 3 For mountain bicycles use smooth tires Knobby tires are noisy and contribute to inaccuracies 5 3 1 Roll Down Calibration Before entering the calibration routine warm up 1 the CycleOps PowerBeamTM Proand tires by rid ing the system for five minutes From the main menu choose Setup Mode 2 From the setup menu choose Calibration 3 From the calibration ...

Page 14: ...es the measured power When the two values match press mode or select 7 to exit the calibration The unique rolling resistance calibration is now 8 incorporated into the factory calibration This calibration will remain in the system until anoth er calibration is performed Note The Roll Down Calibration and the Manual Cali bration adjust the same calibration values Only the last calibration values ar...

Page 15: ...form the function When a device is found the unique ID is displayed There are two learn options for the chest strap and cadence sensor Learn 1 is used when you have a new sensor or CycleOps PowerBeamTM Procomputer and there are no like sensors within a 30 foot radius Learn 2 is used if there are other like devices in the area Note this requires you to remove and re insert the battery in the sensor...

Page 16: ...r the firmware running on the resistance unit Part 3 Using the CycleOps PowerBeamTM in a Group Environment CycleOps utilizes ANT technology to ensure a robust and reliable connection between the various sensors used in our products Sensors are defined as power meter sensors heart rate strap sensors cadence sensors speed sensors and controlled resistance sensors However there is a limit to the numb...

Page 17: ...ycling Group shall in no event be liable for incidental or consequential losses damages or ex penses in connection with its exercise products Saris Cycling Group s liability hereunder is expressly limit ed to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or at Saris Cycling Group election to the repayment of an amount of the purchase price of the exercise product in question Some state...

Page 18: ...ur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a normal installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harm ful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not oc...

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