Table of Contents 1. General preparation for performance diagnostics ......3 2. Connecting the Ergometer (Ports) ..........3 3. Installation and Landing Page of the SRM Ergometer Software ..4 4. Settings SRM Ergometer Software ..........5 Network ..................5 Network settings in windows ............
CPX/CPET or EKG software to be independend of the SRM Ergometer software. Please connect the SRM ergometer via the serial port and the USB-to-Serial Adapter to the controlling computer. Please note: If you like to control the protocol by an external device don’t start the performance diagnostics in the SRM...
SRM Ergometer Manual 3. Installation and Landing Page of the SRM Ergometer Software Please install the SRM ergometer software first on your controlling computer. It´s possible to choose one of the shown options directly. But before starting with the test procedure we recommend to check the settings first.
Network Choose a free and valid IP address (192.168.0.x) for your computer in the same sub network as the SRM Ethernet Torque Analysis Box (To install the Torque Analysis Box see the manual of the Torque Analysis). If you are using MS Windows: Press “Start“ button, open “Control Panel“, open “Network and Internet”, select “Network and Sharing Center“, click...
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SRM Ergometer Manual 5. Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/Ipv4)
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SRM Ergometer Manual 6. Use the following IP address...
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SRM Ergometer Manual 7. IP address: 192.168.0.89 Please start the ergometer software again, start pedaling and check the connection indicator on the lower left corner of the screen: this indicator should be green. If not go to log tab and check the messages and the settings again.
SRM Ergometer Manual Network settings in OSX If you are using Apple OSX: Launch „System Preferences“ from the Apple menu (or Spotlight), click on the „Network“ icon in the lower right, click on the „Advanced“ button, in the pulldown menu next to „Configure Ipv4“...
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SRM Ergometer Manual 3. Set the IP Address under Ethernet Please start the ergometer software again, start pedaling and check the connection indicator on the lower left corner of the screen: this indicator should be green. If not go to log tab and check the messages and the settings again.
SRM Ergometer Manual Chart In this menue you can set the scaling of the graphs and the length of the displayed segments. By selection of Show entire Test you will be shown the entire test on the monitor. By clicking on “Show only the last…minutes”, you will only be shown the time period you entered before.
SRM Ergometer Manual Test Start Test by Under the button Start Test by you can decide if the test (or training session) will be started by reaching a specific cadence or by clicking the Start Button. Stop Test by Under Stop Test by you can decide if the test will end automatically when there is no more cadence to be measured or by manually clicking the End Button.
SRM Ergometer Manual Ergometer Slope The slope in the ergometer software must be correspond to the slope of the PowerMeter and the PowerControl. We recommend to verify and control the slope of the PowerMeter before every test day. You can find the correct PowerMeter slope on small lables located-at ...
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SRM Ergometer Manual Zero Offset The PowerMeter delivers a certain frequency which is proportional to the torque of the pedal force on the crank. If there is no load on the crank, the PowerMeter is sending a base frequency which must be communicated to the ergometer software and to the PowerControl as a reference value.
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The following points show the current state of the ergometer. They are important for the identification and the service. Firmware The firmware can be updated if you drop the latest “SRM Firmware Image” file (*.sfi) in the box on the lower left corner of the screen: Drop file here to import.
SRM Ergometer Manual 5. Athletes Welcoming Clients prepare for test - put on the heart rate strap Choose the option “Add new athlete” to create a new profile or “Search” for an athlete you added before Documentation of personal data of client (name, height, weight, gender, date of birth, crank length) ...
6. Ergometer preparation for testing & training Before every performance diagnostic or every training you should check the positioning of the athlete. The mechanical adjustment of the SRM – Ergometer allows the rider to find his individual positioning. Settings the Crank length First we recommend to mount the client’s pedals and set-up the crank...
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SRM Ergometer Manual From time to time it is necessary to grease the steel elements of the crank to protect them from sweat and to maintain the free movement.
SRM Ergometer Manual Mechanical adjustment & positioning of the athlete Optimizing individual positioning is quickly achieved by adjusting the saddle and handlebar vertically and/or horizontally. To do so you have to open the locking lever. Because of a ruler which is attached to the saddle post you can reproduce your perfect positioning.
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SRM Ergometer Manual Horizontal / Vertical Positioning of the handlebars...
SRM Ergometer Manual Bike fitting Transfer settings of client’s own bike to the sitting position. Saddle height The heel with the extended leg should reach the lowest position in the pedaling cycle. Saddle setback In the horizontal position of the...
SRM Ergometer Manual Rohloff gear check We recommend to verify the gear of thee Rohloff hub before every test or training. Our general recommendation is to use gear 9 - corresponding to the red point at the turning handle.
SRM Ergometer Manual Warm-up Recommendation of at least 3 - 4 min with a low workload (e.g. 75- 100W) o predefined warm-up Check the correct settings for: o Heart rate o Cadence o Power o Speed 7. Workouts Determine the test protocol: ...
SRM Ergometer Manual 8. Test Start and Stop performance diagnostics BRAKE ON: The brake is active and the client can pedaling with resistance BRAKE OFF: The brake is deactivate and the client can continue pedaling without resistance and cool down – continuous recording of the heartrate...
SRM Ergometer Manual Next steps Comment: Entry file name then press Save Recommended cool – down - protocol with lower workload Clean the ergometer (!) 9. Activities Select activity to analyze, export or delete Export activity as .fit file, pdf, png, jpg...
SRM Ergometer Manual File Transfer GET FILE LIST: Get a list of the FIT files Upload new files to the Ergometer or Download an activity The Ergometer stores the last 28 workouts as backup DOWNLOAD ACTIVITY: To determine the save location UPLOAD FILE: ...
SRM Ergometer Manual Service Recommendation: crank: send in for service every two years ergometer: send in for service every four years 1. No resistance from ergometer check speed check ‘Brake is on’ check PowerControl Cadence, Power ...
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