Nustep T5 - Appendix A

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Appendix A
Braking system:
The T5/T5
XR
models feature both speed dependent and speed independent
braking resistance depending on program type. Target heart rate, constant
speed, constant power and exercise protocol programs are speed dependent.
All other programs are speed independent programs. For program descrip-
tions, refer to the program overview section of this manual.
Stepping action:
The T5/T5
XR
models feature dependent stepping action with 2" - 9" (5 - 23
cm) stepping range.
Displayed watts testing parameters:
Displayed watt values represent the energy consumption rate of the user.
They are calculated in real-time utilizing an algorithm based on mechanical
parameters of the machine and a measured average ride style. The signifi cant
mechanical parameters that infl uence the displayed watt values include the in-
ertia of the machine’s moving components, the load level selected by the user,
and the rotational velocity of the hybrid brake generator. Validation testing
of the displayed watt values was performed by comparing said value and the
actual measured mechanical power produced through an average eight inch
step by multiple users of varying age, weight, and gender. Comparison of the
displayed and measured values took place at seven step rates between 40
and 160 steps per minute at each of the 15 load levels. Displayed watt values
are independent of any physiological or anatomical parameter possessed by
the user.