Ergometer ec3000 Table of Contents Table of Contents Subject of the document ................1-1 Description of the ergometer head..............2-1 2.1. Functional elements..................2-1 2.2. Operating states ..................2-4 Manual operation ................... 3-1 3.1. Selection of the manual operation ............... 3-1 3.2.
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Table of Contents Ergometer ec3000 Configuration....................6-1 6.1. Selection of the settings................6-1 6.2. Exit of the configuration menu ..............6-2 Control of the blood pressure measuring system..........7-1 7.1. Start of the blood pressure measuring ............7-1 7.2. Display of the current cuff pressure ............. 7-1 7.3.
Ergometer ec3000 General 1. Subject of the document This document is part of the documents for the user of the ergometer family ec3000. This document is including: Explanations for the understanding of essential functions of the ergometer and ...
Ergometer ec3000 General 2. Description of the ergometer head 2.1. Functional elements A display and a keypad for the easy operation of the ergometer are placed on the head side of the ergometer. The following diagram shows the arrangement of these operating elements.
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General Ergometer ec3000 Legend: Single-digit display of the number of the active program Seven-digit display of information texts Three-digit display of the pulse rate [1/min] Four-digit display of program run-times [mm.ss] Directional note for the optimal pedal frequency ( identical with (10) )
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Ergometer ec3000 General Legend (continued): Activation of the setting of the suction system Activation of the programming environment Activation of the configuration setting Decreasing of selected values Increasing of selected values Termination / completion of operational / functional processes Confirmation of entries...
General Ergometer ec3000 2.2. Operating states The complete prompt is divided into different operating states respective to the desired operating mode. These operating states are an image of the logical operating process. There is a distinction in principle between ...
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Ergometer ec3000 General The following diagram shows the operating states and the required events, which are required for the transition between the individual states. The starting sequence is cycled through at first after the ergometer has been switched on. This starting sequence includes all internal processes, which are required to accomplish an operational state.
Ergometer ec3000 Manual operation 3. Manual operation 3.1. Selection of the manual operation The operating mode „manual operation“ is accomplished by pressing the keys in the main menu. In this operating mode the letter „P“ is displayed followed by the value of the currently set load setpoint on the display „INFO“.
Manual operation Ergometer ec3000 3.2. Selection of the load setpoint The manual input of the load setpoint can only be executed with the operating mode „manual“. It is indicated by the letter „P“ followed by the value of the current load setpoint ( in W ).
Ergometer ec3000 Manual operation 3.3. Display of the operating time With the display field „time indication“ the exercise time is displayed, which has been passed since the entry into the operating mode „manual operation“. 3.4. Exit of the manual operation...
Ergometer ec3000 Remote operation 4. Remote operation 4.1. Selection of the remote operation The operation mode „Remote“ is entered when the correct transmission of telegrams is detected with the remote interface. The ergometer has the following remote interfaces: Serial interface ...
Remote operation Ergometer ec3000 4.2. Exit of the remote operation mode It is not possible to exit the remote operation mode by an entry with the keys on the ergometer head. The normal operating mode can only be continued by switching on the ergometer again.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5. Training programs 5.1. Overview The ergometer is operated by remote control with an external computer or with an intelligent ECG device. In addition the ergometer is able to execute training programs independently. To carry out this function the ergometer has an appropriate user interface with the following functions: ...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.2. Program selection 5.2.1. Start of the program selection The operating state „program selection“ can be achieved from the main menu by pressing the key PROG The last program being selected is displayed. The selected program ( here: program no.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.2.2. Display of the program parameters This figure shows the displays of the operating tableau and the front side of the ergometer head: Front side Operating tableau START PROG PAUSE MODE STOP Keyboard Note: The displays 1 .. 4 and 6 show the parameters of the selected program. The displays 5 and 7 ..
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Training programs Ergometer ec3000 Legend: Single-digit display of the number of the active program Seven-digit display of information texts Three-digit display of the pulse rate [1/min] Four-digit display of the program runtimes [mm.ss] Directional note for the optimal pedal frequency ( identical with (10) )
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Ergometer ec3000 Training programs Legend (continued): Activation of the settings of the suction system Activation of the program environment Activation of the configuration setting Decrease of selected values Increase of selected values Termination / completion of operational / functional processes...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.2.3. Selection of the program The display „PROG“ must be flashing as a basic requirement for the selection of the program. By pressing the key the next program the previous program can be selected.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.2.4. Exit of the program selection By pressing the key STOP the system returns to the main menu. By pressing the key START PAUSE the program is executed. The ergometer changes to the operating state „program...
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Training programs Ergometer ec3000 By pressing the key PROG the operating sequence for the changing of the program parameters is started ( programming ).
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.3. Execution of the program 5.3.1. Start of the training program By pressing the key „START/PAUSE“ a selected program is being executed in the operating mode „program selection“. START PAUSE The operating state „program execution“ of the ergometer can be verified by the following criteria: ...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.3.2. Interruption of the program By pressing the key START PAUSE a running program is interrupted. The ergometer is changing to an intrinsically safe state: The current load is regulated to the value zero with a negative gradient of –10 W / sec.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.3.3. Continuation of the program By pressing the key START PAUSE it is possible to continue with a program which has been interrupted before. The load is regulated to the initial value with a gradient of 10 W / sec.
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.3.4. Termination of the program By pressing the key STOP it is possible to terminate a program which has been started before. The system returns to the state „program selection“. The load is regulated to the value zero with the negative gradient of –...
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.4. Definition of the program parameters 5.4.1. Start of the programming By pressing the key PROG the system changes from the state „program selection“ to the state „program definition“. The number of the program is permanently displayed now by the flashing display „PROG“.
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.2. Programming of pulse-steady-state-programs 5.4.2.1. General The operating principle of pulse-steady-state-programs is to regulate the capacity of the ergometer in such a way that the pulse rate of the patient selected with the ergometer is being set.
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Ergometer ec3000 Training programs The following diagram illustrates the major characteristics of a pulse steady state program: Pulse-Steady-State-Program + 3/min - 3/min Time [sec] ec_psst01.cdr 17. Juli 2002 The training of a patient is regulated in such a way that a constant pulse is being achieved.
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Training programs Ergometer ec3000 Process of programming Program At first the program is determined by selection selection of the corresponding program number ( cf. chapter 1.2.3 ). “PROG” Program „PSST“ must be selected as program type “STOP” type selection for „pulse steady state programs“...
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Ergometer ec3000 Training programs The following diagram shows the allocation of the operating tableau with the entry of PSST programs: Operating tableau for PSST programming Initial capacity dark Target heart rate Total time No. of the active program Operating tableau...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.2.2. Selection of the program type A requirement for the selection of the program type is that the display „INFO“ flashes. By pressing the key the next program type the previous program type can be selected.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.4.2.3. Programming of the initial capacity Each pulse-steady-state-program starts with a two-minute warm-up time and the initial capacity P0. It is required for the entry of the initial capacity that the display field „CAPACITY“ is flashing.
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.2.4. Programming of the pulse It is a basic requirement for the entry of the target pulse rate that the display field „PULSE“ is flashing. By pressing the key the target pulse rate is increased it is decreased.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.4.2.5. Programming of the training time It is a basic requirement for the entry of the step time that the display field „TIME“ is flashing. By pressing the key the time is increased or it is decreased.
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.3. Programming of STEP programs 5.4.3.1. General The operating principle of STEP programs is to subdivide the complete rating profile into particular areas and to program these areas in sections ( step-by-step ). Each step there is determined by a load ( capacity ), which is carried out for a particular period ( time ).
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Ergometer ec3000 Training programs The following diagrams illustrate major characteristics of STEP programs: Interval training Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Time [sec] ec_intval01.cdr 17. Juli 2002 The characteristics of interval training are breaks between the individual exercise phases.
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Training programs Ergometer ec3000 Process of programming At first the program is determined by selection of the corresponding program number ( cf. chapter 1.2.3 ) “PROG” Program “STOP” „STEP“ must be selected as program type type selection for step programs “STEP”...
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Ergometer ec3000 Training programs The following figure shows the allocation of the operating tableau with the entry of STEP programs: Operating tableau for STEP programming max. capacity in the profile dark Total time dark No. of the active program No. of...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.3.2. Selection of the program type It is a basic requirement for the selection of the program type that the display field „INFO“ is flashing. By pressing the key the next program type or the previous program type can be selected.
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.4.3.3. Selection of the program step It is a basic requirement for the selection of the program step that the two last digits in the display „INFO“ are flashing. By pressing the key the number of the program...
Training programs Ergometer ec3000 5.4.3.4. Programmig of the capacity It is a basic requirement for the entry of the capacity that the display „CAPACITY“ is flashing. By pressing the key the capacity is increased the capacity is decreased. By pressing the key „START/PAUSE“...
Ergometer ec3000 Training programs 5.4.3.5. Programming of the step time It is a basic requirement for the entry of the step time that the display „TIME“ is flashing. By pressing the key the time is increased the time is decreased.
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Training programs Ergometer ec3000 Notes: 5-30...
Ergometer ec3000 Configuration 6. Configuration 6.1. Selection of the settings The selection of different operating settings is carried out with the operating mode „configuration“. It is selected by pressing the key MODE This operating function can be recognized by the word „Control“ in the „INFO“ field.
Ergometer ec3000 Option blood pressure measurement 7. Control of the blood pressure measuring system 7.1. Start of the blood pressure measuring The manual measuring of the blood pressure can be carried out at each time. By pressing the key the blood pressure measuring system is activated.
Option blood pressure measurement Ergometer ec3000 7.3. Display of the measuring values After the blood pressure measuring has been carried out the particular measuring values are displayed repeatedly in the display field „INFO“. Systole: Diastole: Heart rate ( HR - Heart Rate ): The display cycle is repeated three times.
Ergometer ec3000 Option suction system 8. Operating mode control suction system 8.1. Selection of the suction system control The setting of the suction rate can be carried out any time. By pressing the key the operating function „suction system control“ is invoked.
Option suction system Ergometer ec3000 8.2. Selection of the suction rate A basic requirement for the setting of the suction rate is the previous invoking of the corresponding function. It is indicated by an appropriate display in the „INFO“ field.
Ergometer ec3000 Option suction system 8.3. Exit of the suction system control By pressing the key the system returns to the previous operating function. The set suction rate is taken over. 8.4. Automatic interruption of the operation After a pause of at least 30 min ( speed zero ) during the operation of the ergometer the suction system is switched off.
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Option suction system Ergometer ec3000 Notes:...
Ergometer ec3000 Automatic displays 9. Functional matrix 9.1. Interaction of the single functions As already described in chapter 2, the complete functionality consists of parallel or sequential processes. Therefore different functions can be carried out simultaneously – others can only be carried out in succession or either/or.
Automatic displays Ergometer ec3000 9.2. Functional elements The following schematic drawing of the ergometer head shows the major elements and operating functions: Front side Operating tableau START PROG PAUSE MODE STOP Keyboard...
Ergometer ec3000 Automatic displays 9.3. Functional matrix The following functional matrix shows the interaction of parallel and sequential functions with an action table. Operating state Switch-on sequency (0) Main menu (10) Remote control (20) Device setting (30) Manual operation (40)
Ergometer ec3000 Status / messages 10. Status / messages 10.1. Display of messages The ergometer has an elaborated system for autodiagnostics and monitoring of running functions. Particularly sensor data and entries by the operator are checked for permissible limit values and plausibility, as far as possible.
Status / messages Ergometer ec3000 10.2. List of messages 10.2.1. Messages of the blood pressure measuring system In the following messages of the blood pressure measuring system are listed. The message is described and notes for the elimination of the cause are given.
Ergometer ec3000 Interfaces 11.Interface description 11.1. Overview The connections for the power supply and for the integration into computer systems are on the backside below of the ergometer. The following figure shows the integrated connections: Power supply including power switch and fuse ...
Interfaces Ergometer ec3000 11.2. Power supply The connection of the power supply is done by cold device connection: Function Specification Notes 85 V ... 264 V AC Input voltage AC 47 Hz ... 440 Hz Fuse 2 x 1.6 A slow-blow The device is switched on with the power switch.
Ergometer ec3000 Interfaces 11.3. Remote interface The device can be connected to an external computer system with a RS 232-C serial interface. The following functions can be carried out: Remote Execution of pc-supported ergometry programs Acknowledgement of ergometry data The external computer system can be connected as required to a DIN-round connector or a Sub-D-connector.
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Interfaces Ergometer ec3000 The following table shows the allocation of the DIN-connector: Signal Notes The following table shows the allocation of the Sub-D-connector: Signal Notes ECG signal optional ECG-GND optional Remote Start ECG device optional, open collector 11-4...
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