Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto PowerTap del fabbricante CycleOps
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Pow erT ap SL2.4 OWNER’S MANUAL.
C C o o p p y y r r i i g g h h t t Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, photographed, reproduced , translated, transmitted electronically or placed on digital media without the prior written consent of Saris C ycling Group , Inc.
3 About This Manual Thank you for y our purchase of the Cy cleOps Pow erT ap SL2.4. Po werT ap technology is the ultimate measure of performance by providing real-time f eedback on your training intensity . No other equipment will give you great er per formance return on your in vestment.
T able of Contents About this Manual Precautions: Important.....5 System Overview.....7 The P owerT ap System.....7 Preparing f or Installation.....7 Compatibility .....8 Wheel Building.....8 System Installation.....9 General Computer Operation.....12 Display Lev els.
Pr ecautions: Impor tant • Before beginning any ex ercise program, consult your physician. • Keep your eyes on the road . D D o o n n o o t t become overly engaged with the P owerT ap display. W e recommend familiarizing yourself with computer functions while stationary .
Pr ecautions: Impor tant, cont. • The P owerT ap wheel does not include a quick release skewer . CycleOps r ecommends using a steel skewer . • B B o o t t h h s s i i d d e e s s o o f f t t h h e.
System Over view T T H H E E P P O O W W E E R R T T A A P P S S Y Y S S T T E E M M The P owerT ap system includes a power-measuring hub which measures tor que and wheel speed. This information is transmitted to a c omputer mounted on the handlebar or stem.
System Over view cont. C C O O M M P P A A T T A A B B I I L L I I T T Y Y The P owerT ap SL2.4 hub is compatible with Shimano 8, 9, and 10 speed systems or Campagnolo 8, 9, and 10 speed systems. Fr eehub bodies may be interchanged . Reference FREEHUB REPLACEMENT for further instructions.
9 System Over view cont. S S Y Y S S T T E E M M I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N 1 1 . . I I n n s s e e r r t t W W h h e e e e l l I I n n t t o o F F r r a a m m e e Insert the PowerT ap SL2.4 wheel into the frame. Make sure the axel is correctly positioned in the dropouts and secure the wheel in place with a steel skewer .
3 3 . . P P l l a a c c e e C C o o m m p p u u t t e e r r i i n n t t o o S S h h o o e e Place the computer into the mounting shoe on the handlebar or stem. Line up the slots on the base of the computer with the bracket and slide computer toward the rider (FIGURE 5).
365 25 58.I0 WATTS 3 MI D 2.4 General Computer Operation D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y L L E E V V E E L L S S The computer has three (3) main displa y levels: T op Po w er Middle Speed Bottom Multi-F u.
2) H old [MODE] or [SELECT] - a single button press and hold of either [MODE] or [SELECT] for 2 sec. Used for initiating a new Interval. 3) Press [MODE] and [SELECT] - simultaneously press and release of b b o o t t h h [MODE] and [SELECT]. 4) Hold [MODE] and [SELECT] - simultaneously press and hold b b o o t t h h [MODE] and [SELECT] for 2 sec.
Computer Na vigation P P O O W W E E R R F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N The top level of the main displa y shows current, max, and average power readings. 1) Press [MODE] to scr oll the cursor to the top line of the main display 2) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through the pow er function options.
T T O O R R Q Q U U E E F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N Shows the torque placed on the hub in inch-pounds . T o display torque in trip mode: 1) Press [MODE] to scr oll the cursor to the top line of the main display . 2) Press [SELECT ] until the current power function is displayed .
S S P P E E E E D D F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N The middle level of the main display sho ws current, max, and average speed readings. 1) Press [MODE] to scr oll the cursor to the middle line of the main display . 2) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through the speed function options.
M M U U L L T T I I - - F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y D D i i s s t t a a n n c c e e ( ( D D ) ) T otal trip or the selected inter val distance in interval mode is displayed in miles or kilometers from 0.00 to 999.99 (FIGURE 16).
C C a a d d e e n n c c e e ( ( C C ) ) Cadence is measured at the hub by analyzing the wa y a rider applies torque through the pedal stroke since there are natural pow er differences in the pedal stroke. The rate of pedaling is shown from 20 to 240 RPM.
A A v v e e r r a a g g e e C C a a d d e e n n c c e e ( ( C C & & A A V V G G ) ) The average cadenc e displays data since the last time data was cleared in trip mode or the selected interval in inter val mode. Av erage cadence is displayed in RPM.
H H e e a a r r t t R R a a t t e e ( ( ) ) Current heart rate is shown up to 255 beats per minute (BMP). Y ou must wear the heart rate chest strap to enable the hear t rate measurement function. NOTE: The Po werT ap SL2.4 uses a coded chest strap. 1) Press [MODE] to scr oll the cursor to the bottom line of the main display .
A A v v e e r r a a g g e e H H e e a a r r t t R R a a t t e e ( ( A A V V ) ) This value is a running av erage of the heart rate in BPM. If there is no heart rate information this will display as 0. 1) Press [MODE] to scr oll the cursor to the bottom line of the main display .
I I N N T T E E R R V V A A L L M M E E M M O O R R Y Y M M O O D D E E T o access stored interval data for the p p r r e e v v i i o o u u s s 9 9 i i n n t t e e r r v v a a l l s s o o n n l l y y : 1) Enter the interval mode hold [MODE] until “INT ” appears on the left hand side of the display .
Computer Setup The setup feature has f our (4) main modes. Y ou d d o o n n o o t t have to c omplete all four to change set- tings. Please reference each mode to determine the c orrect location to begin.
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 1 1 This setup menu includes: time of day , date, storage rate, wheel circumfer ence, units of measure, odometer . NOTE: Y ou are unable to move back t o a previously viewed settings. Y ou must restar t setup 1 to make corrections.
5) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through digit values t o set minutes in time of day . Press [MODE] to sa ve. 6) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through digit values t o set year , month, and date. Press [MODE] to sa ve. 7) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through storage rate v alues (1, 2 seconds).
T ABLE 4 - Common Wheel Circumferences 9) Press [SELECT ] to toggle between English or Metric units. Press [MODE] to sa ve. 10) Press [SELECT ] to set starting odometer reading. Press [MODE] to sa ve. NOTE: Odometer settings are sav ed during battery changes.
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 2 2 This setup menu includes: rate of display for watts, speed , and cadence. NOTE: Y ou are unable to move back to a pr eviously viewed settings. Y ou must restart setup 2 to make corrections. NO TE: These settings d d o o n n o o t t effect the data stored for download .
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 3 3 This setup menu includes: zero readings for pow er , speed, and cadence. NOTE: Y ou are unable to move back to a pr eviously viewed setting.
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 4 4 This setup menu includes: sleep time, locations of display , cadence source , c ycle computer mode, heart rate monitor , and auto start/stop. Y ou are unable to move back to a previously view ed set- tings.
4) The P owerT ap can be used as a cycle computer or heart rate monitor . Press [SELECT ] to toggle through mode options. watts, mi, and ( ) = power meter mode mi, and ( ) = c ycle computer mode ( ) = heart rate monitor mode Press [MODE] to sa ve. 5) Press [SELECT ] to toggle through auto start options.
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 5 5 This setup allows the CPU to learn a new device or sensor such as the hub , heart rate strap and optional cadence sensor .
6) Follo w the above steps f or any additional sensors you may be using , such as the heart rate strap, speed and cadence sensors. SPd = speed sensor Cd = cadence sensor HS = heart rate sensor 31.
Maintenance & Specifications The following inf ormation will help you keep your P owerT ap SL2.4 running properly . If you are not familiar with hub maintenance please consult a prof essional bicycle mechanic before servicing.
-Install spacers per the illustration. -Install axle. -Apply 2 grams of high quality freehub grease to the ratchet ring . -Grease the V seal and place it on the freehub and install onto shaft.
C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S The P owerT ap SL2.4 has batteries in the hub and computer . Computer bat- teries typically need to be changed every 400 hours of use. The computer will also say “low bat” when the computer battery needs to be changed.
H H U U B B B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S Normal battery life in the hub is 400 hours of actual ride time. Use #357 or EPX76 Silver Oxide type batteries and always replace batteries in pairs. Alk aline t ype batteries give shorter life and poorer performance.
T T E E S S T T M M O O D D E E 1) Fr om the computer setup main menu press [SELECT ] and scroll until the letter “t ” is flashing. Press [MODE] to ent er setup mode. 2) Press [MODE] to scr oll through the different test modes as shown b y the number .
on the left side. Press [SELECT ]. The bottom line will sa y “run ” and then “yes” if it passes the test correctly . If the pins are not shorted together or there was a problem, the display will say “no ” .T h i s test can be repeated by pressing [SELECT ].
T roubleshooting N N o o d d i i s s p p l l a a y y o o n n c c o o m m p p u u t t e e r r s s c c r r e e e e n n · Computer is asleep – P ress [MODE] or [SELECT ] on the computer to wake up the computer . · Batteries need replacement - replace the c omputer batteries as shown on pages 14-15 of the User Manual.
P P o o w w e e r r s s e e e e m m s s i i n n c c o o r r r r e e c c t t ·T orque value is not zeroed to manually z ero torque go to current watts and hold do wn the select button until watts disappears. T orque is now being displa yed. T o zero torque hold down the select button until the value reads zero .
pick up heart rate. W W a a t t t t s s - Real-time display of the effort you are putting in to pedaling the bike. This is your power reading. **I f you press the [SELECT ] while the cursor is pointing to W atts the line changes to "inch-lbs".
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il CycleOps PowerTap è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del CycleOps PowerTap - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso CycleOps PowerTap imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul CycleOps PowerTap ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il CycleOps PowerTap, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del CycleOps PowerTap.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il CycleOps PowerTap. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo CycleOps PowerTap insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
