If you use chest belt ��������������������������������������������������� 20 Settings general ��������������������������������������������������������� 21 Connect Bluetooth SMART heart rate monitor ���������� 22 Calibration ���������������������������������������������������������� 24 Testing with RC6 novo �������������������������������������� 26 Troubleshooting guide �������������������������������������� 28 Service and Maintenance����������������������������������� 30 Spare parts list ��������������������������������������������������� 34...
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Since the early 1900s, Monark bikes have been living proof of precision, reliability, strength and service. Those are the reasons why we now are the world leader in ergometer bikes and the market leader in Scandinavia in transport bikes.
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RC6 novo. Through intelligent solutions parts can be customized according to user requirements. RC6 novo is a great bike as it is, with additional equipment, it can be even better. Force is a strong word which has many associations. For us, force is interesting when it can be measured and calibrated.
Equipment for testing of oxygen uptake • Other Ergoline compatible device External control is via RS232 and USB-B. Data outputs can be used simultaneously, in parallel with The bike can be used at maximum load each other without any time limit. RC6 novo...
(a click is heard). RC6 novo is mechanically calibrated at the factory. The user can always verify this by performing the To change the seat-back tilt, pull out the sprint to mechanical calibration of the pendulum.
Overview Fig: Overview 1) Monark novo Display Unit 2) Recumbent handlebar 3) Lever for turning the seat 4) Opening in the side cover for the connection of external equipment 5) Serial number (on reverse side) RC6 novo...
ANT+ or Bluetooth SMART technology. Monark's unique construction. More information is available in section "Monark New on RC6 novo is that you can control the bike novo Display Unit". from the display but the bike can, as earlier models,...
Checking the pulse function On RC6 novo the heart rate is displayed in Monark novo Display Unit. The heart rate can also be displayed in other external device. Fig: Checking loose brake belt...
Validation of force Monark novo Display Unit Monark Test Software (MTS) Start up the the bike and ensure that Monark novo Start Monark Test Software (it is available for free Display Unit starts up. Select “Settings” and then download from our web site: www.monarkexercise.
The four available command types are: Unit, then you must connect your bike to a PC, via the Monark novo control unit, and use a special test 0: Standard command set or ”PC-mode” software. A suitable one is available to download Command type "0"...
4 — A long beep followed by four short beeps Monark test software Bike answer Monark test software is available for free download from our website: www.monarkexercise.se. If you use a PC with touch screen, we recommend you to also download the Monark Touch software which...
Via the display, you can perform manual training with full precision and performance! With Monark novo Display Unit, you can control the bike via the touch screen. The display shows the current rpm, time, power and pulse (if any heart rate monitor is used).
Use "Start" and "Pause" to do interval training! Cycling and select the workload you want, press "Pause" and the bike releasing the workload. Then press "Start" and the bike put on the workload again. The time is not reset, it continues counting. RC6 novo...
If you press "Locked mode" in the view "Set unit" you lock the display to show only the current rpm Monark novo Display Unit uses a formula to calculate instead of the current workload, see Fig: Locked at different workloads.
1, when you press the arrow down decreases the value from 9. At the same time, the value that appears above "home" is changed to show the value you set. Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...) Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...) RC6 novo...
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The time in the display will count down to zero. "Target bar" appears in the display. Home Press, increase value (1, 2, 3...) Press, decrease value (9, 8, 7...) 10 hours 1 hours 10 min 1 min Home Start Step back RC6 novo...
Average workload Average speed Average heart rate Average rpm Max. workload Max. rpm Max. heart rate Max. power Max. speed Min. power Min. workload Min. speed Min. rpm Min. heart rate End heart rate Calories Total time Total distance RC6 novo...
If you have connected to an ANT+ heart rate monitor it says "connected" at "ANT+ status:" and the current heart rate is displayed at "Pulse". Fig: Moistening the electrodes The images above are used with permission of Polar Sweden. RC6 novo...
0 = indicator inactivated 1 = maintenance service completed Home 3 = maintenance service recommended Commandtype USB: Command type USB port Commandtype RS232: Command type RS232 port Baudrate USB: Data transfer rate USB port Baudrate RS232: Data transfer rate RS232 port RC6 novo...
This can be done in Monark novo Display Unit (further only one heart rate monitor or there may be several information in section "Monark novo Display Unit") within the range of the receiver (10-15 m).
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##: ##: ##: ##: ##: ##. Sometimes the device ID is printed on the transmitter housing or packaging Monark Exercise AB has tested several belts, both but different types of abbreviated notation appear of famous brands and so-called "no-name". As long on, for example Polar chest belts.
New calibration automatically replaces the old. Calibration pendulum All RC6 novo are calibrated in the factory, but a calibration of the pendulum can still be done to verify this. If so, please do the following. Open the front cover. Check that the brake belt (3) is loose.
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This is done by pressing down the pointer into the groove on the scale at each kp value. It is also important to keep left the pendulum at each point until the beep stops before moving to the next position. Fig: 0 kp RC6 novo...
Testing with RC6 novo Test person enforcement The versatility of the RC6 novo enables it to be The bike performs automated tests virtually by itself, utilized in a variety of testing environments. The requiring minimal intervention by the test operator.
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Interpretation should therefore be made more carefully with an understanding of the possibility of errors in the methodology. RC6 novo...
Check that the pedal speed is higher than 30 RPM and recorded. No workload is put on if the actual pedal speed is lower than 30 RPM. See in Monark test software: - ’Monark Ergomedic’ - ’Service program...’ - ’Service Setup...’ - ’Pedal measurement’.
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• Check the potentiometer so that it is not misadjusted. See the computer software menu - ’Monark Ergomedic’ - ’Service program...’ - ’Potentiometer’ and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Then calibrate the electronics again. There is a click noise when pedalling •...
EC Directive 1999/44/EC. In short, important to tighten the pedals after 5 hours of the directive states that your Monark dealer will be pedalling (check this 4 times per year). liable for any defects, which existed at the time of •...
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If a problem and carefully pedalling the cycle. arises, please contact your Monark dealer. Irregularities on the brake belt contact surface are removed by means of a fine sand paper or an abrasive Crank bearing cloth.
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At assembly the flywheel has to be parallel with the centerline of the frame. Otherwise the chain and sprockets make a lot of noise and wear out rapidly. Then assemble the removed parts as above but in reverse order. RC6 novo...
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The sprocket should be lubricated with a few drops of oil once a year. Tilt the cycle to make it easier for the oil to reach the bearing. See Fig: Lubrication. Fig: Lubrication Fig: Hub assembly RC6 novo...
Handlebar for recumbent, complete 9000-38 -Transport wheel, complete 9312-12 Knurled screws 9310-605 Side cover rear, left 9312-4 Monark novo Display Unit 9000-103 -Pole screw M5x12, white 9000-211 Calibration weight 4 kg 9328-26 Rubber foot with screw M8 9312-31 Chest belt Polar H7...
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9300-24 -Flywheel suspension, complete 9310-45 Pendulum 7 kp, complete 9311-84 Sensor with bracket, complete 9310-43 -Pointer 9311-906 Monark novo control unit RC6 9326-88 -Spring 9300-430 Crank set, steel, 52T, 170 mm 9100-26 Tension cylinder 9300-340 Cartridge bottom bracket 68/122 mm...
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