Motor Check (Drive Motor Test); Current Test; Esc Test - Bodyguard T-30 User Manual

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MOTOR CHECK (DRIVE MOTOR TEST)

The MOTOR CHECK feature tests the voltage levels of the drive motor at different speeds. The
motor verification procedure is automatic and requires no tools.
CAUTION – Do not stand on the walking belt during this procedure. The test should be completed
under no load.
Once the MOTOR TEST feature has been selected the test will begin automatically.
The procedure will take about 30 seconds and the message MOTOR OK will be displayed if the
motor passes the tests.
WARNING – If the motor test is interrupted prematurely, do not use the treadmill. It is important to
fully complete the motor test before using the treadmill.
If a motor issue continues after the test is complete see Troubleshooting Problems in section 8.
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CURRENT TEST

The CURRENT TEST displays the amperage (DC) drawn by the drive motor during operation.
Note: This is very different from the AC Amperage at the circuit breaker.
Once CURRENT TEST ("d2" on a T-30) has been selected the test will begin automatically.
The motor should start and accelerate until 2.0 mph (3.2 km/h).
After a few seconds the voltage and current values at the drive motor will appear in the central
information window or in the top left L.E.D. window if testing on a T-30.
Note: The amperage values will be lower and rather steady when no one is on the walking belt,
however they will bounce around when someone is on the belt as each foot strike causes the
amperage to spike. It can take up to 30 seconds for the amperage levels to settle to a point where
you can take an effective reading. See section 7.6, Deck and Walking Belt Condition Check to
understand the correct way to interpret the Current Test results.
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ESC TEST

Electronic Stride Control (ESC) is an electronic braking system built-into Bodyguard's motor control
boards that prevents the walking belt from over speeding and offers "traction" during the "push off"
stage of the stride when exercising on an incline. In general operation the ESC feature is
permanently on and cannot be turned off, however, the ESC test offers the ability to switch between
ESC ON and OFF modes so a user can more easily experience the difference in comfort and feel
this feature offers.
Enter the DIAGNOSTICS Menu, scroll and select ESC TEST (or "d7" on a T-30) and press ENTER to
begin the test. The drive motor will start and the belt will reach a speed of 2.0 mph (or 3.2 km/h).
You should see ESC ON (ON on T-30) appear on the screen. If you incline the treadmill to its
maximum elevation, the ESC feature will prevent you from over speeding the belt and exceeding the
specified speed even though your weight is naturally trying to force the belt to go faster due to the
angle of incline you are walking on. Next, press the iTEK button once and ESC OFF (OFF on T-30)
should be displayed on the screen. Now that the ESC function has been disabled the belt may over
speed and cause unsteadiness depending on the weight of the user, angle of elevation and the belt
speed. The heavier, higher and faster you are exercising the more over speeding you are likely to
feel. Toggle back and forth between ON and OFF modes to feel the difference the ESC feature
offers. Press the STOP key to end the test and return to the Diagnostics menu.
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