Chapter 6 - Testing the 800S Stepper Performance
You can test the electronics inside the 800S Stepper by using test mode. In test mode, you
can adjust the tension of the drive belt, check the odometer reading, and test all the LEDs on
the console.
To enter test mode, turn the 800S Stepper off, then press and hold the upper HR Control key
while turning it back on. All displays will light until you release the key.
In test mode, the eight red lights above and below the Progress Indicator fields show the
state of the 800S Stepper's various input/output signals:
Indicator
Signal
Normal
Elapsed Time
Smart Link Out
off
Time Remaining
Smart Link In
off
Calories
Slack Switch
on
Distance Climbed
RPM sensor off
-
Floors Climbed
RPM sensor on
-
Heart Rate
CardioTouch signal
off
Level
Polar signal
off
The Progress Indicator fields themselves display the word "Test" followed by the version
number of the 800S Stepper's internal software and the state of the slack switch (either
"Slack" or "Tight").
While the stepper is in test mode, some of the console keys have special functions:
Switch Display
Displays the odometer reading and RPM sensor data. Press Clear to
return to the normal test mode display.
Up Arrow
Loosens the belt. The belt tensioning motor runs for as long as you hold
the key down. Don't loosen the belt for too long, or you may tangle or
unsnap the belt.
Down Arrow
Tighten the belt. The belt tensioning motor runs for as long as you hold
the key down.
Upper HR Control
Tests each LED digit group, in turn. Press the key again to go to the
next group. Press Clear to return to the normal test mode display.
Lower HR Control
Tests each LED segment, in turn. Press the key again to go the next
segment. Press Clear to return to the normal test mode display.
Enter
Lights all display LEDs. Press Clear to return to the normal test mode
display.
Clear
Clears special displays and returns to normal test mode display. From
normal display, ends test mode.
To leave test mode, press Clear. If you had used one of the keys listed above to switch to a
special display, this returns to the normal test mode display. Press Clear again to leave test
mode.
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