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Switch the distance ON or OFF. The distance is shown in the display as: → = 99,9 km,
expressing the distance in km.
To get an estimation of the distance cycled on an
ergometer, this graph is used. Cycling costs energy and is
dependent on the wind, air and rolling resistance. The total
resistance is simulated and adjustable on the ergometer.
Without wind on a normal bike producing 75watt (of
exercise) (Force x velocity) and having a rolling resistance
of 5N plus 10N air resistance, total 15N a cycle velocity of
5 m/s (18 km/h) can be reached (Free University
Amsterdam, faculty of Human Movement science) ). When
you have headwind force of 3Bft (= 5m/s) you will reach 9
km/h with the same amount of exercise (effort). With a
tailwind force of 3Bft and 75 watt you can reach nearly 30
km/h. Top cyclists can easily cycle 300 watt. With your
upperbody in the horizontal positioning you can half the air
resistance. An aerodynamical recumbent roadbike will
transform the exercise even more efficient in velocity.
6.2 Resistance
The total resistance can be adjusted in the control unit of the ergometer in [System
parameters]. Go to [Resistance] and adjust the total resistance from 1-100 N. For different test
subjects or applications a specific total resistance can be defined. In the [Set Display] the
distance can be selected. The distance will be shown then on the display of the control unit
during the test.
6.3 Set P-slope
The workload regulation steepness is set by this parameter to the default norm-value of 25
W/s,
or to maximal (Max), also directly after load adjustment.
Be aware it will take a few seconds before a high workload modification is settled, when the
P slope is set to 25 W/s. The regulation speed holds for both in- and decreasing workload. The
SET P-SLOPE
25 W
s
SET P-SLOPE
Max. W
s
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