INTRODUCTION The NEW VX-3FA The new VX-3FA brings together the functionality of a First Degree Fitness VX-3 Rower with Fluid Assist Motorized Level Control, with Smart Handle for Wireless Level Change. Fluid Assist • Replaceable Motor Control Module Motor Controlled Resistance Level •...
Firmware Features Fluid Assist • Resistance Level Control ◦ Motor Drive and Position Control • Receive RF Data from Smart Handle ◦ Level Up/Down Button Press and Smart Handle Battery State • Simple Calibration Function • Simple Fluid Assist to Smart Handle Pairing Function ◦...
KNOWING YOUR VX-3FA Overview New IPM New Sensor Support Power-on GO Button Fluid Assist® Motor Controlled Resistance Level Smart Handle Wirelessly Change Resistance Level...
Fluid Assist • Removable Motorized Resistance Control Module • Green LED Indicator for Correct Red and Function Green LED • Red LED Indicator for Fault Indicators Integrated Motor, Conditions Control Board • Both LED Indicators are visible and RF Communications through the tank shell •...
New IPM • New embedded rear connectors • Faster CPU • Support for new Optical Speed sensor • Integrated GO Button for Power Control Basic Operation DO NOT DISCONNECT THE EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY WHILE THE UNIT IS ON AS THIS MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CALIBRATION 1.
ADVANCED IPM FUNCTIONS For standard IPM functionality please see the Ergometer (IPM) with USB Connectivity User Guide. Auto Power-Down The IPM will auto power-down following 10 minutes of inactivity. Fluid Assist will occasionally perform an auto- park, to ensure correct calibration, during this procedure. If so, the IPM will display a flashing OFF indicator until the auto-park is complete.
VX-3FA in the same location For multiple VX-3FA sites each one needs to be assigned a different Fluid Assist ID to avoid cross talk. It is suggested that the assigned IDs range from 1 to n, where n is the number of VX-3FAs, beginning the pairing...
1. Preset RESET to clear the monitor 5. The display will animate while waiting for a Smart Handle Pairing Signal 2. Press and hold UNITS and LEVEL UP for 5 seconds 6. On the Smart Handle press and hold both buttons 3.
BASIC MAINTAINANCE For advanced service related issues please see the relevant service notes on our website. Smart Handle Changing the Batteries 1. Remove the O-rings holding the protective rubber cover in place 2. Remove the rubber cover by sliding it along the belt 3.
Smart Handle LED Indicators Green LED Red LED Meaning Action Either Button Pressed. Low Battery Replace Batteries Level. Level Down Press OK None Level Up Press OK None Button pressed but handle is not Perform Pairing Function on IPM paired and Smart Handle Single Flash Fluid Assist is powered down or...
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