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The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Technogym does not guarantee this documentation in any way. Technogym shall not be held responsible for any errors contained in this manual and declines all liability for accidents or damages resulting from the supply, characteristics or use of this manual.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 Contents 1. GENERAL NOTICES............................1.1 1.1. I ............................1.1 NTRODUCTION 1.2. R .............................1.1 ECOMMENDATIONS 1.3. G .....................1.2 ENERAL RULES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES 2. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS.......................2.1 2.1. M ........................2.1 ECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.2. E ........................2.1 LECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS 2.3.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.19. D .....................7.21 ISASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHAFT 7.20. D ........................7.23 ISASSEMBLING THE PULLEYS 7.21. D ..........................7.24 ISASSEMBLING THE BELT 7.22. D ......................7.26 ISASSEMBLING THE ALTERNATOR 7.23. D ....................7.27 ISASSEMBLING THE ALTERNATOR BRUSHES 8.
1. GENERAL NOTICES 1.1. INTRODUCTION This document is reserved for Technogym Service technicians, and is intended to provide authorized personnel with the necessary information to correctly carry out repairs and maintenance. A thorough knowledge of the technical information contained in this manual is essential for completing the professional training of the operator.
1. Always mark any parts or positions which may be confused with each other at the time of reassembly. 2. Use original Technogym spare parts and lubricants of the recommended brands. 3. Use special tools where specified. 4. Consult the technical circulars, which may contain more up-to-date information on adjustments and maintenance than those contained in this manual.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 2.5. WIRING DIAGRAM 2.5.1. C ONNECTORS • CPU board name type of connector connection AMP MATE-N-LOCK 12-pin F. to alternator interface board AMP MODU II 4-pin M. to cardio receiver Page 2.2...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 • Power supply name type of connector connection PANDUIT 6-pin to mains power supply PANDUIT 8-pin to alternator interface board • Alternator interface board name type of connector connection AMP MATE-N-LOCK 15-pin F. to CPU board AMP MATE-N-LOCK 6-pin F.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 SX-5: Alternator cable Alternator interface board - Alternator – Resistor Alter, interface Signal Color Alternator Resistor board / CN2 Alternator RPM X 6 Violet eyelet 4 Resistor - Blue Yellow Blue...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 3. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION 3.1. BLOCK DIAGRAM The block diagram of the machine is shown in the figure below: CARDIO TRANSMITTER It is worn by the person using the machine, and transmits to the cardio receiver one pulse for every heart beat that is detected.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 CARDIO RECEIVER It is connected to the machine’s CPU board and receives the pulses sent by the transmitter. Its reception area is approximated by a circle with a 50 cm radius. If there is electromagnetic noise (produced by high voltage lines, radio transmitters, monitors, motors, etc.) within its reception...
4. ACCESSORIES 4.1. CONNECTING TO THE TGS The machine can be connected to the Technogym System by means of the 9-pin D-connector situated on the back of the display, which provides the RS 232 serial port for connecting the TGS reader.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS For correct machine installation, make sure that: 1. The machine is installed on a level surface that is free of vibrations and has sufficient carrying capacity for the combined weight of the machine and user.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 5.3. FIRST POWER-ON After completing the installation procedure, the machine is ready to be powered up. To turn on the machine, simply toggle the on/off switch from the 0 position to the 1 position.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6. TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting procedures are shown in the form of flow charts. In order to facilitate consultation, the following standard box shapes are used. This type of box is the START point of the troubleshooting procedure. It typically contains a description of the problem or malfunction.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6.1. THE DISPLAY DOES NOT ILLUMINATE THE DISPLAY DOES NOT ILLUMINATE Are the fuses OK? Replace the blown fuses Is the mains lead OK? Replace the mains lead Connect machine to a...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 Replace the power Are DC voltages output by the supply: see paragraph power supply correct? 7.7. Replace the display Do all DC voltages reach the CPU board: see display? paragraph 7.3.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 As for step (1) but with the tester between terminals L1 and N1 of the input socket / on-off switch block. Slightly lift connector CN2 on the power supply to access the pins with the tester probes.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6.2. THE RESISTANCE IS INCORRECT THERE IS NO RESISTANCE IS RESISTANCE INCORRECT Is the alternator excitation Replace the alternator: Are the Watt and SPM voltage correct? see paragraph 7.22. values shown on the display...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 The operation of this machine is such that the braking resistance is higher for level 1 than for 12. This is because the user does not work to push against the pedals, but rather must "float"...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 As for step (2) but with a tester between pins 6 (probe) and 3 (ground) of connector CN1 on the alternator interface board. As for step (5) but with a tester between pins 6 (probe) and 3 (ground) of connector CN1 of the display CPU board.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6.3. THE SPM VALUE IS INCORRECT THE SPM VALUE IS INCORRECT Is the SPM wire of cable Rewire the cable SX-5 correctly connected to correctly the alternator? Is the SPM signal output...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 Check whether the black and violet wires, which connect the alternator to pins 1 and 5 of CN2 on the alternator interface board, are correctly connected. Place the probes of an oscilloscope between the violet wire and the alternator ground. When...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6.4. THERE IS NO HEART RATE SIGNAL THERE IS NO CARDIO SIGNAL Is the supply voltage on the Replace the receiver: see receiver connector correct? paragraph 7.5. Is the supply voltage on...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 6.5. THE HEART RATE SIGNAL IS INCORRECT In some case the machine may show “Err” on the heart rate display. THE HEART RATE SIGNAL IS INCORRECT Move the machines to Is the minimum distance...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 Is the transmitter in good Use a known good working order? transmitter Is the transmitter always Keep the transmitter within a distance of 80 cm within the minimum from the receiver? reception distance Change the receiver.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7. DISASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS 7.1. DISASSEMBLING THE DISPLAY 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Unscrew the 6 self-tapping screws a which fix the DISPLAY, using a large Phillips screwdriver.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.2. DISASSEMBLING THE EPROM Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. With the display on a work bench: 1. Remove EPROM a from its socket using an integrated-circuit extractor tool.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.3. DISASSEMBLING THE CPU BOARD Carry out the procedures described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. With the display placed on a work bench: 1. Disconnect keyboard connector a. 2. Remove the 5 screws b, using a small Phillips screwdriver.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.4. DISASSEMBLING THE KEYBOARD Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. 1. Disconnect KEYBOARD connector a. Figure 7.4-1 With the display placed on a work bench: 1. Use a sharp tool to lift up a corner of the KEYBOARD and detach it.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.5. DISASSEMBLING THE CARDIO RECEIVER Version A: receiver positioned under the display. 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Remove the label from the CARDIO RECEIVER box using the blade of a screwdriver.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 Version C: receiver housed in a box inside the display. Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.1. “Disassembling the display”. With the display on a work bench: 1. Unscrew the 2 screws g on RECEIVER housing box i using a small Phillips screwdriver.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.6. DISASSEMBLING THE UPRIGHT GUARD 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Unscrew the 6 screws a which secure the UPRIGHT GUARD, using a large Phillips screwdriver.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.7. DISASSEMBLING THE ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARDS Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the upright guard”. To disassemble the POWER SUPPLY a: 1. Disconnect the 2 connectors CN1 and CN2.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.8. DISASSEMBLING THE FRAME GUARD 1. Turn off the machine and disconnect the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Step on the pedals to push them both to the ground, and secure them in the all-down position.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.9. DISASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBARS 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Unscrew the 2 screws a fixing the CENTER HANDLEBAR using an 8-mm hex T wrench.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.10. DISASSEMBLING THE BASE SUPPORTS 1. Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. 2. Overturn the machine on its right side, being careful not to damage the right-hand side handlebar.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.11. DISASSEMBLING THE PEDAL SPRING - CHAIN Carry out the procedures described in paragraphs 7.6. “Disassembling the upright guard” and 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Disengage the PEDAL CHAINS from the lower pulleys a.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.12. DISASSEMBLING THE PEDAL JOINT Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. Working from both sides: 1. Lower the pedal to the midway point of its range of travel.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.13. DISASSEMBLING THE PEDALS AND THE PEDAL GROUP Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. Working from both sides: 1. Grip the chain with the gripper pliers.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 To disassemble the PEDAL from the PEDAL GROUP: 9. Unscrew the 4 screws d connecting the PEDAL to its support using a 17-mm wrench. 10. Remove the PEDAL. To reassemble the PEDALS, carry out the above steps in reverse order.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.14. DISASSEMBLING THE PEDAL CONNECTING RODS Turn off the machine and unplug the mains lead from the wall output. Working from both sides: 1. Grip the chain with the gripper pliers.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.15. DISASSEMBLING THE LEVERS Carry out the procedure described in paragraphs 7.11. “Disassembling the pedal spring” up to the step releasing the chain from the levers (step 3) and 7.13. “Disassembling the pedals and the pedal group”.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.16. DISASSEMBLING THE LEVER FRAME Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.11. “Disassembling the pedal spring” up to the step releasing the chain from the levers (step 3) . 1. Unscrew the 4 screws a fixing the LEVER FRAME to the machine frame, using a 17- mm wrench.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.17. DISASSEMBLING THE PRIMARY SHAFT - SECONDARY SHAFT CHAIN Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Turn the CHAIN until the connecting link a is positioned on the sprocket wheel of the primary shaft b.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.18. DISASSEMBLING THE PRIMARY SHAFT Carry out the procedures described in 7.11. “Disassembling the pedal spring” up to the release of the chain from the levers (step 3) and 7.17. “Disassembling the primary shaft - secondary shaft chain”.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.19. DISASSEMBLING THE SECONDARY SHAFT Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.17. “Disassembling the primary shaft - secondary shaft chain”. 1. Back off nut a of the belt tension rod using a 17-mm wrench.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 4. Working from both sides of the machine, back off the counternut d and lock down the adjusting screw e of the SECONDARY SHAFT using a 13-mm wrench. 5. Unscrew screws...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.20. DISASSEMBLING THE PULLEYS Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.6. “Disassembling the upright guard”. For each of the LOWER PULLEYS: 1. Disengage the pedal spring - chain a from the LOWER PULLEYS b.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.21. DISASSEMBLING THE BELT Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Back off the nut a of the belt tension rod using a 17-mm wrench.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 4. Remove the BELT d from the pulley on the side opposite the chain. 5. Back off nut e and the adjusting screw f of the secondary shaft using a 13-mm wrench.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.22. DISASSEMBLING THE ALTERNATOR Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Disconnect the ALTERNATOR cables. 2. Back off the nut a of the belt tension rod b using a 17-mm wrench.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 7.23. DISASSEMBLING THE ALTERNATOR BRUSHES Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Disconnect cable a from the alternator. 2. Back off the BRUSH group clamping screw b using a medium Phillips screwdriver.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 8. ADJUSTMENTS 8.1. BELT ALIGNMENT Carry out the procedures described in paragraphs 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard” 1. Back off the lock nut a on the alternator pivot b using a 19-mm wrench.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 8.2. BELT TENSION Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Back off the lock nut a of alternator pivot b using a 19-mm wrench. 2. Back off the dowel c of the alternator pivot.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 8.3. ALIGNMENT OF PRIMARY SHAFT - SECONDARY SHAFT CHAIN Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Back off the screw a on sprocket b of the secondary shaft.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 8.4. TENSION OF PRIMARY SHAFT - SECONDARY SHAFT CHAIN Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. 1. Back off the 4 screws a fixing the secondary shaft to the frame.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 8.5. WEAR OF ALTERNATOR BRUSHES Carry out the procedure described in paragraph 7.8. “Disassembling the frame guard”. Inspect the 2 brushes for wear, referring to the figures at left and the descriptions below: •...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 9. CONFIGURING THE MACHINE Starting from the release 3.0 of the SW, it is possible to set some configuration parameters of the machine. Not all CPU boards are compatible with SW release 3.0. Therefore, if after replacing the EPROM with the new one, the machine doesn’t start up, it means that in order to...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 and press ENTER to confirm your choice. 9.1.3. M AXIMUM TIME You can set the maximum time that can be programmed for each exercise. To change the current setting, when the maximum time is actually in use will scroll on the LED matrix, input the desired time using the numeric keys and press ENTER to confirm.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 9.2. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION In order to perform regular maintenance correctly, the actual number of hours the equipment has been operated and turned on can be visualized by entering a special access code. With the equipment in the standby mode, press numeric keys 314 at the same time.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 10. SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE To keep the machine in perfect working order, carry out the scheduled maintenance operations specified in the table below: CLEANIN TENSION WEAR PLAY LUBRI- CHECK CHECK CHECK CATION...
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 (D) BELT WEAR CHECK Carry out once a year. Open the frame guard (see paragraph 7.8. and inspect the belt surface over its entire length, paying particular attention to the edges and the inner part. If it appears worn out or frayed, replace the belt (see paragraph 7.21.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 11. APPENDIX 11.1. TECHNICAL NOTES ON CARDIO RECEIVERS The receiver shown in the figure below is equipped with: Figure 11.1-1 • an antenna a, designated the “coil”, which receives the signal from the transmitter strap worn by the user.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 11.1.2. P RESENCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS The receiver is sensitive to electromagnetic fields produced by the switching of LEDs, motor brushes, the commutation of power devices, monitors, neon lights, stereo equipment, etc., which can impair its operation.
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 • presence of electromagnetic fields which interfere with reception or saturate the receiver; • problems due to interaction between the receiver on one machine and the signal transmitted by a user training on another machine that is too close and cannot be moved farther away.
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STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 • the coil must be positioned well away (even a few centimeters) from the LEDs; • the cable must be folded immediately after the connection on the receiver, so that it does not pass near the coil;...
STEP XT: Service & Maintenance Manual - rev. 2.0 • Version with receiver inside the display: Figure 11.1-4 11.1.6. R OUTING OF CABLES Particular care must be taken in the routing of cables to prevent interference with the receiver coil.
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