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Summary of Contents for Garmin EDGE 530
- Page 1 EDGE ® Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Recovery Time........21 Using the Strava Segment Explore Viewing Your Recovery Time..22 Widget..........9 Getting Your FTP Estimate....22 Following a Segment From Garmin Conducting an FTP Test....22 Connect..........9 Automatically Calculating FTP..23 Enabling Segments......9 Viewing Your Stress Score....23 Racing a Segment...... - Page 4 Wireless Sensors......35 Courses..........26 Creating a Course on Your Device... 27 Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor..36 Following a Course From Garmin Setting Your Heart Rate Zones..37 Connect..........27 About Heart Rate Zones....37 Tips for Riding a Course....27 Fitness Goals.........
- Page 5 Transferring Files to Your Device..45 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express..........54 Deleting Files........45 Specifications........54 Disconnecting the USB Cable... 46 Edge Specifications......54 Customizing Your Device....46 HRM-Dual™ Specifications....55 Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Connect IQ Downloadable Features..46 Specifications........
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Page 7: Introduction
Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message. During a ride, select to view menu options such as alerts and data fields. Electrical contacts Charge using an Edge external battery pack accessory. NOTE: Go to www.buy.garmin.com to purchase optional accessories. Introduction... -
Page 8: Viewing The Status Page
Viewing the Status Page The status page displays the connection status of the GPS, wireless sensors, and your smartphone. Select an option: • From the home screen, select • During a ride, select > Status Page. The status page appears. A flashing icon means the device is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected. -
Page 9: Pairing Your Smartphone
3 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account: • If this is the first device you have paired with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you have already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the menu, select Garmin Devices >... -
Page 10: About The Battery
About the Battery WARNING This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Installing the Standard Mount For the best GPS reception, position the bike mount so the front of the device is oriented toward the sky. You can install the bike mount on the stem or the handlebars. -
Page 11: Installing The Out-Front Mount
• If the handlebar diameter is 31.8 mm, use the thinner pad. 4 Place the handlebar connector around the rubber pad. 5 Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque ®... -
Page 12: Installing The Mountain Bike Mount
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount arm is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 20 lbf-in. (2.26 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. -
Page 13: Acquiring Satellite Signals
NOTE: Garmin recommends tightening the screw so the mount is secure, with a maximum torque specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. 8 Align the tabs on the back of the Edge device with the bike mount notches 9 Press down slightly and turn the Edge device clockwise until it locks into place. -
Page 14: Training
8 Select to stop the activity timer. TIP: Before you save this ride and share it on your Garmin Connect account, you can change the ride type. Accurate ride type data is important for creating bike friendly courses. 9 Select Save Ride. -
Page 15: Strava™ Segments
You can download Strava segments to your Edge 530 device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments widget in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. -
Page 16: Racing A Segment
You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position. NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position. -
Page 17: Segment Options
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training plan that has built-in workouts, and transfer them to your device. -
Page 18: Stopping A Workout
3 Select Delete Workouts > OK. Training Plans You can set up a training plan in your Garmin Connect account and send the training plan workouts to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar. -
Page 19: Creating An Interval Workout
Creating an Interval Workout 1 Select Menu > Training > Intervals > Edit > Intervals > Type. 2 Select an option. TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by setting the type to Open. 3 If necessary, enter a high and low value for the interval. 4 Select Duration, enter a time interval value, and select 5 Select 6 Select Rest >... -
Page 20: Using An Ant+ Indoor Trainer
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must mount your bike on the trainer and pair it with your device (Pairing Your ANT+ Indoor Trainer, page 13). ® You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, activity, or workout. -
Page 21: Setting A Training Target
> Save Ride. Cancelling a Training Target Select > Cancel Target > OK. My Stats The Edge 530 device can track your personal statistics and calculate performance measurements. Performance measurements require a compatible heart rate monitor or power meter. My Stats... -
Page 22: Performance Measurements
FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test. HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level. -
Page 23: Training Status
VO2 max. estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat. You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max. estimate. -
Page 24: Getting Your Vo2 Max. Estimate
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. -
Page 25: Heat And Altitude Performance Acclimation
VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your Edge 530 device provides acclimation notifications and corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.). -
Page 26: Training Load Focus
Training Load Focus In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine if your training load is low, optimal, or high. -
Page 27: About Training Effect
Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. -
Page 28: Viewing Your Recovery Time
Viewing Your Recovery Time Before you can use the recovery time feature, you must put on the heart rate monitor, and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 40). If your device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the device and sensor are already paired. -
Page 29: Automatically Calculating Ftp
Knowing your stress score can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough workout or yoga. TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress score at approximately the same time and under the same conditions every day. -
Page 30: Pausing Your Training Status
• From your Edge device, select Menu > My Stats > Training Status, hold , and select Pause Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training Status. TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account. -
Page 31: Navigation
Navigation Navigation features and settings also apply to navigating courses (Courses, page 26) and segments (Segments, page • Locations (Locations, page • Map settings (Map Settings, page Locations You can record and store locations in the device. Marking Your Location Before you can mark a location, you must locate satellites. -
Page 32: Navigating Back To Start
5 Select Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work. -
Page 33: Creating A Course On Your Device
For example, you can change the name or color of the course. 6 Select Ride. Following a Course From Garmin Connect Before you can download a course from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 44). -
Page 34: Displaying A Course On The Map
Displaying a Course on the Map For each course saved to your device, you can customize how it appears on the map. For example, you can set your commute course to always display on the map in yellow. You can have an alternate course display in green. -
Page 35: Deleting A Course
Deleting a Course 1 Select Menu > Navigation > Courses. 2 Select a course. 3 Select Delete > OK Trailforks Routes With the Trailforks app, you can save your favorite trail routes or browse for routes nearby. You can download Trailforks mountain bike trail routes to your Edge device. -
Page 36: Route Settings
Route Settings Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles, select a profile, and select Navigation > Routing. Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular rides from Garmin Connect. Routing Mode: Sets the transportation method to optimize your route. -
Page 37: Bluetooth Connected Features
Before you can enable incident detection on your device, you must set up emergency contact information in the Garmin Connect app. Your paired smartphone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply). -
Page 38: Assistance
The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. When your Edge device with GPS enabled is connected to the Garmin Connect app, you can send an automated text message with your name and GPS location to your emergency contacts. -
Page 39: Turning On Livetrack
Recipients can view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page. Starting a GroupTrack Session Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your device (Pairing Your Smartphone, page During a ride, you can see the riders in your GroupTrack session on the map. -
Page 40: Tips For Grouptrack Sessions
If the device detects motion, it sounds an alarm and sends an alert to your connected smartphone. Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your Edge device. -
Page 41: Wi-Fi Connected Features
Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are wirelessly sent to your device. -
Page 42: Putting On The Heart Rate Monitor
1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap. The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up. 2 Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter. -
Page 43: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your heart rate zones. You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals (Fitness Goals, page 37). For the most accurate calorie data during your activity, you should set your maximum heart rate, resting heart rate, and heart rate zones. -
Page 44: Installing The Speed Sensor
NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Place and hold the speed sensor on top of the wheel hub. -
Page 45: Installing The Cadence Sensor
Installing the Cadence Sensor NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task. TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while installing the sensor. 1 Select the band size that fits your crank arm securely. -
Page 46: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
The values for the zones are default values and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using Garmin Connect. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. -
Page 47: Pedal-Based Power
(Adding a Data Screen, page 48). NOTE: The two data fields at the bottom of the screen can be customized. You can send the ride to the Garmin Connect app to view additional cycling dynamics data (Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect, page 44). -
Page 48: Updating The Rally Software Using The Edge Device
40). You can customize the optional data fields (Adding a Data Screen, page 48). The Edge 530 device displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode. Using an eBike Before you can use a compatible eBike, such as a Shimano STEPS eBike, you must pair it with your device ™... -
Page 49: Using The Inreach Remote
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. When the device memory is full, a message appears. The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history. Upload your history to Garmin Connect periodically to keep track of all your ride data. Viewing Your Ride 1 Select Menu >... -
Page 50: Deleting Data Totals
Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect • Sync your Edge device with the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone. • Use the USB cable that came with your Edge device to send ride data to your Garmin Connect account on your computer. -
Page 51: Data Recording
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. -
Page 52: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
Connect IQ Downloadable Features You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app. Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. -
Page 53: Updating Your Activity Profile
Updating Your Activity Profile You can customize ten activity profiles. You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select an option: • Select a profile. •... -
Page 54: Adding A Data Screen
Adding a Data Screen 1 Select Menu > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. 3 Select Data Screens > Add New > Data Screen. 4 Select a category, and select one or more data fields. 5 Select 6 Select an option. •... -
Page 55: Setting Range Alerts
Setting Range Alerts If you have an optional heart rate monitor, cadence sensor, or power meter, you can set up range alerts. A range alert notifies you when the device measurement is above or below a specified range of values. For example, you can set the device to alert you when your cadence is below 40 RPM and over 90 RPM. -
Page 56: Auto Lap
Auto Lap Marking Laps by Position You can use the Auto Lap feature to mark the lap at a specific position automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a ride (for example, a long climb or training sprints). During courses, you can use the By Position option to trigger laps at all of the lap positions saved in the course. -
Page 57: Using Auto Pause
Using Auto Pause You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your speed drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your ride includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop. -
Page 58: Phone Settings
Pair Smartphone: Connects your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows you to use Bluetooth connected features, including LiveTrack and activity uploads to Garmin Connect. Sync Now: Allows you to sync your device with your compatible smartphone. -
Page 59: Data Recording Settings
Setting Up Extended Display Mode You can use your Edge 530 device as an extended display to view data screens from a compatible Garmin multisport watch. For example, you can pair a compatible Forerunner device to display its data screens on your Edge device during a triathlon. -
Page 60: Device Information
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 13.7 dBm nominal Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information... -
Page 61: Hrm-Dual™ Specifications
The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 10 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. -
Page 62: Caring For The Heart Rate Monitor
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data. • Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing instructions. • Rinse the strap after every use. • Machine wash the strap after every seven uses. -
Page 63: Replacing The Speed Sensor Battery
Replacing the Speed Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the front of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the cover is loose enough to remove. 3 Remove the cover and the battery 4 Wait 30 seconds. -
Page 64: Replacing The Cadence Sensor Battery
Replacing the Cadence Sensor Battery The device uses one CR2032 battery. The LED flashes red to indicate a low battery level after two revolutions. 1 Locate the circular battery cover on the back of the sensor. 2 Twist the cover counter-clockwise until the marker points to unlocked and the cover is loose enough to remove. -
Page 65: Maximizing Battery Life
• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to stop using. -
Page 66: My Device Is In The Wrong Language
NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. Getting More Information • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Troubleshooting... -
Page 67: Appendix
Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require optional accessories to display data. %FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. %Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). %Max Heart Rate: The percentage of maximum heart rate. - Page 68 Cadence Bars: A bar graph showing your current, average, and maximum cycling cadence values for the current activity. Cadence Graph: A line graph showing your cycling cadence values for the current activity. Calories: The amount of total calories burned. Calories to Go: During a workout, the remaining calories when you are using a calorie target. Course Pt.
- Page 69 Heart Rate to Go: During a workout, the amount you are above or below the heart rate target. Heart Rate Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).
- Page 70 Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting the trip data. Pedal Smoothness: The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke. Performance Condition: The performance condition score is a real-time assessment of your ability to perform. Platform Center Offset: The platform center offset.
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Page 71: Vo2 Max. Standard Ratings
TSS: The Training Stress Score for the current activity. ™ VAM: The average ascent velocity for the current activity. Watts/kg: The amount of power output in watts per kilogram. Workout Comparison: A graph comparing your current effort to the workout target. Workout Step: During a workout, the current step out of the total number of steps. -
Page 72: Ftp Ratings
FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior... -
Page 73: Wheel Size And Circumference
Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet. - Page 74 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 27 × 1-1/4 2161 27 × 1-3/8 2169 29 x 2.1 2288 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 ×...
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Page 75: Index
Index profiles 46 activity 47 Garmin Connect 3, 9, 11, 12, 27, 31, 34, 35, user 46 44, 54 Garmin Express 35 accessories 35, 40, 60 updating software 54 acclimation 19 recovery 16, 21–23 GLONASS 51 alerts 42, 48, 49 replacing the battery 56 goals 15 altimeter, calibrating 60 resetting the device 58 GPS 13, 33, 51 altitude 19... - Page 76 zones power 40 time 53 zooming, maps 29 Index...
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