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Alpha 200 T.I.E. user interface is specially developed for Tunturi ergometers to offer you many motivating forms of exercise. You can test your fitness, design your own exercise profiles, and use e.g. constant effort and heart-rate programs.
I N S T A L L A T I O N : : Turning the user interface on and off K E Y S : : Function keys Operation keys Setting keys Brake keys H E A R T- R A T E A N D P U L S E M E A S U R E M E N T Measurement with a heart-rate belt Measurement with an ear sensor...
Alpha 200 is returned to its active state by pressing any key, starting to pedal or sending heart- rate signals to the unit. When you restart, Alpha 200 automatically starts from Training function. Protect Alpha 200 from excess sunlight, because that may fade the interface box and surface membrane colours.
Please read this guide carefully, and do try experimenting to find out for yourself what Alpha 200 can do. Feel free to try the functions and settings - T.I.E. user interfaces are made to be used! 2.1 Function keys...
2.2 Operation keys Operation keys are used to direct a particular function and are located to the left of the display. When an operation key is active, an info-label is displayed to the right of the key. 2.3 Setting keys Setting keys are situated to the right of the display.
HEART-RATE AND PULSE MEASUREMENT :: 3.1 Measurement with a heart-rate belt 2. Adjust the length of the strap to fit snugly and comfortably. 4. Check the wet electrodes are uniformly positioned next to your skin and that the Polar logo is central and upright.
Tunturi dealer or importer as an accessory. Measure your pulse as follows: Open the cover at the back of Alpha 200 and pushing the ear sensor connector into the interface connector. Lead the ear sensor wire out through the hole between the cover and the box, and close the cover.
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4. FUNCTIONS :: EXTRA The Extra function helps you make adjustments to Alpha 200 properties. You can also update Alpha 200 software in Extra. Press function key Extra. Press Settings key. You can select the Alpha 200 language with the left/right setting keys.
Training function offers three different modes of exercise: constant resistance, constant effort and constant heart-rate. Setting a fixed requirement level is similar in all programs, after which your Tunturi exercise equipment automatically ensures that the resistance level remains as set.
set training target values. These values are training duration (0.01 - 10.0 hrs), distance (0.1 - 200 km) and energy consumption (1 - 5999 kcal). You can set more than one target value for your exercise session. Pressing the key longer makes the values change faster.
If your pedalling rate drops below 30 rpm, Alpha 200 interrupts the test and displays a message on-screen. Alpha 200 uses the 3-Step Test recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and popular throughout the world for its safety and precision. The 3-Step Test is a so-called indirect test that measures your fitness level from a combination of different effort levels and corresponding heart-rate levels.
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The table you can see here shows typical 3-Step Fitness Test results for a range of users of different ages (ml/min/kg). FITNESS Very poor 25-29 33 or less 30-34 31 “ 35-39 30 “ 40-44 28 “ 45-49 27 “ 50-54 26 “...
When the test ends, the top operation key becomes active. Press this Results key and Alpha 200 gives the following information with regard to your fitness: the measured heart-rate level at the end of every test step the maximal oxygen intake capacity (VO2 max.) and the...
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Press OK to confirm. Use the up/down setting keys to select Library profiles. Press OK to confirm. Alpha 200 displays names of pre-programed profiles. Use the up/ down setting keys to select a workout; your selection is highlighted with a darkened background.
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Three memory positions are displayed. Use the up/down setting keys to select one of them. Press Edit key to confirm your choice. A flat, modifiable profile is then displayed. Select the mode of exercise by pressing the Mode key: constant effort profiles are displayed as a series of vertical bars, constant heart-rate programs are displayed as a single line.
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Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Tunturi Oy Ltd will void the user's authority to operate the equipment! Due to our continuous policy of product development, Tunturi reserves the right to change specifications without notice.