Tacx Bushido T1980 - Operating Computer Manual
- Operating instructions manual (23 pages)
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Key functions
| Operating menu & inputting text and numbers | |
 | Back to previous screen (without saving the changes) Moving back 1 letter position during set up |
 | scrolling through list of options (upwards) Setting letters and numbers |
 | confirms choice and settings Opens and closes the set up case Press 3 seconds to turn off handlebar computer |
 | scrolling through list of options (downwards) Setting letters and numbers |
 | Moving back 1 letter position during adjustment Opens new screen (if so indicated) |
| Operation during riding | |
| Stopping early |
| Opens set up ROUTE MODE |
| Changes between training screens |
| Opens set up ROUTE MODE |
| Zoom in training graph; shows next routes Press 3 times to switch key lock on/off |
When the Bushido is connected with the PC through the USB ANT stick from the Upgrade PC, the keys can be used to operate the Tacx Trainer software.
Starting up for the first time
When you start up Bushido for the first time you will need to run a number of basic set up adjustments, this is a one time event. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Choose your language
By means of arrow up or arrow down you can choose between English, Dutch, French, Italian or German. Confirm your choice with OK.
Date and time
dd - mm - yyyy
By means of arrow up or arrow down you can set the day. Then you use arrow right to move to month and set it in a similar fashion to day. After setting the year you will move on to setting time. Use OK to confirm the settings. Use arrow down to go to SAVE.
Connecting the brake
You only need to connect the wireless ANT Bushido brake to the handlebar mounted computer once, the next time you start up Bushido, brake and computer will recognize each other right away. You need to be cycling when you connect the brake because this will put tension on the brake which makes the data transfer possible.
Creating a user profile
The Bushido needs you to input some personal data that will be used to calculate power output and also save your score. You will enter: user name, weight including the bike, sex, date of birth and length. See page SELECT USER for the explanation on settings.
Start training
Activating the handlebar computer
In order to avoid depletion of your batteries the Bushido computer will automatically shut off after two minutes. If you wish to reactivate the computer press any key.
Menu
Every time you start up the Bushido you will find the MENU. You can start up a workout, run settings or check your latest score directly from the menu.
START TRAINING
From this point you can start you're your workout in three easy steps. You will first get to SELECT USER and then arrive at SELECT WORKOUT. Pressing OK starts up the selected workout. If you wish to do so you can turn heart rate ON or OFF before starting to train, or choose an opponent.
After START WORKOUT the countdown begins. When it arrives at 0 you will see the mention START RIDING. A few seconds after the moment you start riding the training data will be visible on your computer
Heart rate
If in SETTINGS heart rate is ON you use arrow right to open the set up field in order to set the UPPER LIMIT AND LOWER LIMIT for heart rate. If during your work out your heart rate exceeds these limits you will hear a warning signal.
Opponent
An opponent is a competitor from a previously realized score with a SLOPE % – DISTANCE training. You can only ride against one opponent at a time. Using arrow right opens up the set up field in order to set the opponent's average speed. Thus your opponent will ride slower or faster.
Settings
Sound
Choose between ON and OFF, using arrow right
Speed
Choose between KM/H and M/H, using arrow right
Weight
Choose between KG and LBS, using arrow right
Date & time
Here you can set up date and 24 hour clock
Language
Choose between English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish or German.
External sensors
Bushido is capable of receiving the ANT signal from different sensors. Choose from HEART RATE TRANSMITTER BELT and POWER OUTPUT SENSOR. With heart rate use arrow right to choose between TYPE ANALOGUE, TYPE ANT and OFF (no reception heart rate). With ANT you will need to CONNECT the transmitter belt to your computer, if you fail to do so there will be no reception. With the other sensors you should choose between CONNECT and DISCONNECT.
In order to calculate power output the Bushido uses the data from the external ANT sensor when it is connected to the computer. If you wish to use Bushido's own calculations you should disconnect the ANT sensor.
Brake Calibration
The precision of the brake's power display depends on a number of things like how tight the tire is pressed against the roll, tire pressure, changing magnetic forces and temperature. In order to guarantee precise measuring of power you have to CALIBRATE the wireless brake. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Brake Connecting / Disconnecting
Here you connect and disconnect the wireless ANT Bushido brake to the handlebar computer. Check whether the serial number that is being displayed, is the same as the serial number on the Bushido brake's sticker.
Brake Scale factor
You use scale factor to correct the Bushido's power display when it differs from that of an external power meter. Settings between 80 and 120% are possible.
Display Contrast
If you cannot read the display clearly, you may adapt its focus through CONTRAST by using arrow up and arrow down.
Display Backlight
Bushido is equipped with Backlight. You may choose between ON and AUTO, in case of the latter choice the backlight will automatically shut itself off after 15 seconds. When you pres any button the display will come back again. Through INTENSITY you may adjust the backlight's luminosity. The lower the number, the less energy Bushido is using.
Info
Serial number, software version and production date of both the handlebar mounted computer and the brake
Select user
You will see the three last users that were set up on the screen and you can use arrow up and arrow down to select these. arrow right opens the selected user's ID card. You can check it and ADJUST if necessary.
Select different user
Opens up the list with all of the users that were set up (with a maximum of eight).
New user
Opens an empty ID card that you can use to set up a new user's data.
| Team | Tacx Bushido (cannot be modified) |
| Name | maximum of 16 characters |
| Weight | rider and bike |
| Sex | woman / man (use arrow right to choose) |
| Date of birth | default 01-01-1980 |
| Length | default 180 cm (range: 100 thru 230 cm) |
Remove user
Opens up the list with all of the users. After having selected the user that you wish to delete you press OK. The rider's ID card and past performances will be deleted.
Training selection
You will see the three last workouts that were set up or executed on the screen. You can use arrow up and arrow down to make your choice. arrow right opens the selected workout's program set up. You can check it and ADJUST if necessary.
Select different program
Opens up the list with the program types: Slope %/distance, Slope %/time, Watt/distance, Watt/time, Heart rate/distance, Heart rate/time. After having made a selection you will end up in the overview of program settings. You will see FREE at the top of the list. This allows you to manually adjust the different settings while you are riding.
New program
After choosing program type you will end up in the program's set up field. A program consists of a maximum of 99 routes. You adjust slope % in 0,1 increments between –5% and +20%. You adjust power in 10 watt increments from 10 to 990 watt and heart rate with 1 bpm increments between 40 and 240 beats per minute.
You enter the first ROUTE. Use arrow right to add a standard route. Use arrow left to delete a selected route. Press OK if you wish to adjust a standard route setting. Then use arrow up or arrow down to go to slope % / watt / heart rate or distance / time. Pressing OK opens up the set up field to adjust the setting. Go to SAVE when you are ready with set up and name the program.
Remove program
After selection of program type you will see the full overview on display. Press OK for the program (and the accompanying scores) you wish to delete.
Functions during training
While you are cycling different screen options are available to you. Use OK to call them on screen. With ROUTE the workout information pertains to the current route. In this case the set distance or time will count down.
Rider's position
In the illustration progress inside the program is indicated by means of a vertical line. The user is indicated with a star icon. If you are riding against an opponent, his position is indicated by means of a round icon.
Opponents
How many meters the opponent leads or lags behind with regard to the rider can only be viewed in the lower taskbar of the ROUTE screen, where normally energy use is indicated in kJ.
Zooming
Use arrow right in the TRAINING DETAILED screen to zoom in on your illustration for five seconds so you can see which routes are next.
Left and right balance
You will see a horizontal bar in the bottom part of the screen. This bar shows the difference in power supplied by the left and right leg. The smaller this difference is, the smaller the light middle area will be. If the middle area is larger, it is an indication that your pedal stroke is not 'round'.
Taking a break from riding
If you stop riding before you have arrived at the finish line you will see PAUSE. All of the user's data, as well as his or her opponent's data, will be put on hold. When you start riding again the computer will calculate everything based on this data.
Route mode
If you wish to adjust the route setting of a program while you are riding you can use arrow up or arrow down to do so. Ten seconds after having adjusted the setting it will be automatically implemented. Save the new program under a new name when you finish. If you alter the setting during your workout the opponent will be deleted.
Error reports while riding
Go to www.tacx.com and you will find Bushido's FAQ's under SERVICE. This is where you will find up to date explanations on what to do if an error code appears on your screen.
VIEW LAST SCORES
Through MENU › VIEW LAST SCORES you may consult the performances of your last training sessions on screen. Use arrow up or arrow down to select the training that you want to take a look at. Use arrow right to open the complete training data. The Bushido computer has a lot of information stored in its memory. You can only consult the data on a PC if you are using the Tacx Trainer software from the T1990 Upgrade PC Bushido, which is not a standard accessory.
Documents / Resources
References
Download manual
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
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