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OARTEC SLIDER TRAINING MONITOR USER MANUAL Version 2.08 Contents Features Getting Started Technical Functions Software Updates Training Modes Just Row Mode Time and Distance Workouts Interval Workouts Time Repeat Intervals Distance Repeat Intervals Custom Workout Intervals Workout Memory Ports Batteries...
Features The Oartec Training Monitor (OTM) is a professional workout monitor that has a number of display and training features specific for rowing. Getting Started Default Screen To get the monitor started each The default display is set to show:...
Technical Functions Press the TECH button to access these features. The Technical information is displayed in the bottom left hand field on the display. Drive ratio The drive ratio is a ratio of drive time to recovery time. The drive phase is always measured as 1. For example if the drive time was 1 second and the recovery time was 3 second the drive ratio would be displayed as 1:3.0.
Software Updates From time to time Oartec will release software updates that might rectify unseen bugs in the software or add functionality to the monitor. To view the current software installed on the monitor press ARROW UP button to activate the Interval field in the bottom centre of the display.
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Time and Distance Workouts The OTM can be programmed for Time or Distance workouts, where the display will countdown until the workout is complete. This is the best way to use the OTM if you want an exact final result and to see the average speed, stroke rate and other relevant data at the end of the workout.
Interval Workouts The OTM can be programmed for interval training with a set work time or distance and rest period in between. It can either repeat the set work and rest period or be programmed as a customized workout with variable work times, distances and rests.
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Distance Repeat Intervals Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Set the work value using Turn the monitor ON. Press DIST. The Rest field will Press INTERVAL. the ARROW button then automatically appear press READY. Interval 1 will appear and become editable.
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Custom Interval Workout The OTM can be programmed for a variable time, distance and rest workout. This function gives the OTM the versatility to be used to replicate an on-water session or allow the workout to be divided into sections for a rest break in between work periods ie.
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Setting a Custom Interval Workout Cont’d Step 11 Step 10 Step 12 Step 13 Press TIME. Press the ARROW Set the rest time using the Press READY to enter Set the work value ACROSS key to move to ARROW buttons. the rest period.
Workout Memory The OTM has a memory feature that stores the workout information of the most recent programmed time, distance or interval workout. On completion of the programmed workout the monitor will display an F screen showing the final results of the workout.
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Workout Memory Cont’d Example 2 - 4 x 1min/30secs rest Interval Press the ARROW buttons to On completion of the Interval move from the F screen to the workout the OTM will display the Intervals showing the results for final results as an F screen. each Interval segment.
3 beeps per revolution. 5. Try moving the flywheel faster and listen for an even and consistent beep pattern. 6. If hearing an irregular pattern of beeps or missing beeps please contact your local Oartec agent for further advice.
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