9. Glossary
ESD
Electro Static Discharge - A release of static electricity. This can cause damage to electronics.
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display - Thin, flat electronic visual display that uses the light modulating properties of liquid crystals.
Potentiometer
A potentiometer is an electronic device that can adjust voltage or resistance as it is rotated back and forth. These can
be found in knobs or dials where an adjustment is being made.
Reed Switch, Reed Sensor
An electronic device that senses a magnet passing by and closes a switch. This opening and closing of the switch can
be counted by the console. This is used to measure RPM's of a crank or flywheel.
Siphon
A mechanical pump used to transfer liquids from one container to another.
Wireless Heart Rate
A wireless device on the user that transmits hear rate data to the console.
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