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Star Trac Fitness™
Spinning® Computer
User Manual
Installation, Service and Instructor Education
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Table of Contents FCC Regulatory Statements _________________________________________________ Parts List _______________________________________________________________ Marketing Statement Regarding Heart Rate ____________________________________ Specifications ____________________________________________________________ How it Works ____________________________________________________________ Computer Window and Buttons ______________________________________________ Installing or Replacing Bat
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FCC Regulatory Statements 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Star Trac could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 1
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Parts List ® All 727-0083 Spinning Computer Kits include: Part Number for Qua Description re-order ntity 727-0083 ® Spinning ® 1 Spinning Computer Computer Kit 1 Mounting Bracket 727-0093-KT Mounting 1 V2 Bracket Mounting Insert Bracket Kit 1 Pro Bracket Mounting Insert 727-0084-KT 1 Cadence Sensor 727-0094 1 Cadence Magnet N/A 4 AA Panasonic Batteries ® N/A 1 Spinning Computer Manual N/A 1 M5 Allen Assembly Tool N/A 1 M2 Allen Assembly Tool N/A 1 M6x30 C
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Marketing Statement Regarding Heart Rate ® Marketing Statement Regarding Heart Rate Acquisition on the Star Trac Spinning Computer: Star Trac takes the acquisition and accuracy of heart rate very seriously and has developed a system to perform to the best ability that technology will allow. Star Trac has engineered a product that has taken every precaution possible to acquire an accurate heart rate signal as well as eliminate “crosstalk” interference that may be caused by other monitors be
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3) Riders must lean into the display (within 16 inches) and wait for the HR to display – once the HR is displayed they must maintain the forward Position for 15 seconds while the computer codes with their Polar Coded Strap, this insures that no outside signals will interfere with the riders data once they lean back into their seated position. Calorie calculations are displayed as a summary only and will ONLY be shown if a user utilizes a heart rate strap throughout the entire wor
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Specifications Computer: Heart Rate Range: Approximately 30” From computer to users HR chest strap Battery: Qty 4 each AA Alkaline Battery life expectancy: 1 year (depending on use and backlight usage) Cadence Sensor: Battery: Lithium CR2032 Battery life expectancy: Approximately 2.5 Years (depending on use) Distance to magnet: Approximately 5mm 5
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How it Works How does the Spinning computer work? The Spinning computer displays heart rate, RPM (speed), total distance and elapsed time. © © © • The heart rate information is received from a Polar T61, Polar T31C or Polar ® WearLink heart rate strap worn by the person riding the Spinning Bike. The Polar strap sends a radio signal to the computer and the computer displays the person’s heart rate. If any other strap is used it will not display the heart rate. The computer and heart
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Computer Window and Buttons ® Start pedaling then press any button to turn on the Spinning Computer; the following data will be displayed: ® HR- Displays the Heart Rate of the user when wearing a compatible Polar HR telemetry strap in beats per minute. RPM- Shows the pedaling speed of the user in revolutions per minute. Total Distance- Distance measured in miles or kilometers depending on the setup selection. Elapsed Time – The length of time in minutes from the time the computer has b
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Installing or Replacing Batteries Time required: 5 Minutes Parts required: Low Battery Indicator 4 new AA alkaline batteries Tools required: Slotted or Phillips screwdriver Note: The batteries in the computer will last approximately 1 year depending on usage. The cadence sensor battery will last approximately 2.5 Remove the computer from the handlebar or computer mounting bracket. Loosen the captive screw on the back of the battery cover (screw will not completely come
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Installing or Replacing Batteries – cont’d Note the directions each battery is to be installed. There is a plus (+) and minus (-) symbol inside the battery compartment. The + sign indicates the positive (+) side on the battery and the - indicates the negative (-) side on the battery. Insert each of the 4 batteries into the battery compartment of the computer. Attach the battery cover and tighten the screw. Attach the computer onto the handlebar or computer mounting bracket and
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Do I need to Re-sync? : Syncing will not improve Heart Rate and is not a calibration it should only be used to Sync (Pair up) the cadence sensor and the computer so that RPM can be transmitted. Perform the Syncing process after checking all of the following: • Do the serial numbers on the cadence sensor and the computer match? o If they do not match the handlebar has been swapped with another bike and should be swapped back, so the computer and sensor are matched up again. • Is the ba
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Testing for RPM Time required: Less then 5 Minutes Parts required: N/A Tools required: N/A TEST Procedure: Once the batteries are installed, press any button and the display window will turn on in the Workout mode. Test by waving a magnet across the cadence sensor. If you see RPM values, then the cadence sensor and computer was synced successfully, there is no need to perform the sync process. If you do not get any rpm reading and the computer turns off you WILL need to per
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Syncing Mode Syncing Process: Tools required: Coin (penny, dime, etc.) or similar item to remove battery cover Steps to Syncing: ® Removing the battery lid on the backside of the Spinning Computer and insert or replace the 4 AA batteries. 2. Once the batteries are installed, press any button and the display window will go into the orkout mode. Workout Mode window Holding the cadence sensor, remove the battery cover from the back of the cadence sensor using the coin or similar ob
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Syncing Process – cont’d 4. Place the battery back in the cadence upside down to reset the system. Do not put the lid back on yet. Battery facing Battery facing upside down ® ¬ right side up Sync 5. Activate Sync Mode on the computer by holding down the Light Mode and Toggle buttons for several seconds until the window displays window “Conn“ 6. Remove the cadence sensor battery and place it back in correctly (battery face will be right side up). 7. Replace the battery cover
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Syncing Process – cont’d 8. With the computer window still displaying “Conn” hold the magnet about 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) away from the edge of the cadence sensor with the large arrow pointing towards the magnet. Wave the magnet back and forth several times until the window on the computer displays a random ID number (e.g. ID 45896). Finally, accept ID by pressing the Toggle (right) button. 10. Once the Syncing Process is done, the display should be in the Workout Mode. Wait for 60 seconds
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Setup Mode ® Spinning Computer is pre-set with a gear ratio 2 and a setting display distance in miles. It is also pre-set with recommended default settings for the length of time the backlight will stay on when activated and the length of time summary information will be displayed. You can make changes to these settings by following the steps below. (You will first need to install 4 AA batteries in the computer.) Any time you want to change setting or view information, follow these Setup Mo
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Setup Mode- cont’d • Units - MILES or KM Note: User will not get the correct RPM values if the Gear Ratio setting is not correct. (Default Setting) • BLON – (Default Back Light On*) The amount of time the backlight will stay on when the left button is pressed. Select between 1 second to 60 seconds using the Light (left) button and press the Toggle (right) button to save and advance to the next setting. *Note: Increasing the BLON (Back Light On) time will reduce overall battery
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Setup Mode- cont’d • UH – (Usage Hours) Total operation time in hours of display since the last data clearing. Press the Light (left) button to clear data, if desired, then press Toggle (right) button to accept and advance to the next setting. • ODO – Total Miles / KM Total traveled distance in miles or KM since the last data clearing. Press the Light (left) button to clear data, if desired then press the Toggle (right) button to accept and advance to the next setting. • SON
