5.17 Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainer
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Procedure 5.5 - Troubleshooting the Magnetic Resistance
System
Note:
If the control circuit does not see an output from the speed sensor, the mechanism that changes
the resistance level is disabled. Therefore, the speed sensor must be operative and the unit must
be in use, before the resistance level can be changed. The resistance level is changed by
varying the proximity of the pairs of permanent magnets relative to an eddy current disk.The
magnet assembly’s position (relative to the eddy current disk) is varied by a gear motor and a
motor position controller. When the EFX is powered up (turned on), the magnet assembly
retracts until it operates the home switch. Once the home switch is activated the magnet
assembly moves to the resistance level 1 position. An infrared photo optic sensor is used to
determine the magnet assembly position during any subsequent resistance levels changes. The
target consists of alternate silver (reflecting) and black (non-reflecting) surfaces. The target is
attached to the gear motor and is rotated in front of the infrared sensor. The gear motor and
subsequent magnet assembly position is determined by counting the pulses from the infrared
sensor (See Diagram 5.3). Error codes 53, 54 and 55 are associated with the magnetic
resistance system. Error 53 will occur if the system does not receive pulses from the target at
start up or the system can not find the home switch at start up. Error 54 occurs when pulses from
the target are lost during operation. Error 55 occurs if the home switch is actuated at an
unexpected time.
Diagram 5.3 - Magnetic Resistance System
1.
There is only one common failure mode of the magnetic resistance system, the resistance
Eddy Current
Disk
Magnet
Assembly
Home
Switch
Gear Motor