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CycleOps Joule™ 2.0 User Guide Joule 2.0 User Guide page 1 The Leader in Power.
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Group, Inc. Trademarks Saris Cycling Group, Inc , Joule 2.0, Joule 3.0, CycleOps, CycleOps logo, PowerTap and the PowerTap logo, are all registered trademarks of Saris Cycling Group, Inc. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Thank you for purchasing CycleOps Joule 2.0, the first cycling computer designed for cyclists who train with power. This user guide is just one of the resources to help you understand all the features Joule 2.0 has to offer. Please visit www.cycleops.com to: •...
Chapter 1: Starting Out Compatibility Joule 2.0 is compatible with any ANT+ compatible power meter, speed sensor, cadence sensor or heart rate strap. For more information on ANT+ compatible devices, please visit www.thisi- sant.com. Note: Joule 2.0 is not compatible with combination speed/cadence sensors, wired version of PowerTap and non-ANT+ PowerTap models such as the SL 2.4.
Press to release 4. Be sure to check Joule 2.0 is 5. To remove Joule 2.0 , press down on the release lever and slide Joule 2.0 secure in mount before riding. back. Note: additional sticky pads may be used if release lever is not acces- sible due to stem length or angle.
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90 mount. tom of mount. Apply sticky pad and degrees. tighten zip ties to secure mount. 4. Handlebar orientation. Be sure to check Joule 2.0 is secure in mount before riding. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 8...
The heart rate strap must be worn to enable the heart rate function. It should be snug enough to stay in place during the ride. NOTE: Joule 2.0 is compatible with any ANT+ compatible heart rate strap. The CycleOps heart rate strap contains a user replaceable CR2032 bat- tery;...
1. Press in release [MODE] button or [INTERVAL] button to turn on Joule 2.0. Note: Pressing [JOYSTICK] will not turn Joule 2.0 on. 2. Plug the mini-USB cable into the mini-USB port on the back of Joule 2.0 and plug the other end into an avail- able USB port on a computer.
Chapter 1: Starting Out Installing MicroSD Card Joule 2.0 provides 4 MB of onboard memory for storing activities, history and workouts. Activity file size increases with ride time but a one hour ride is approximately 150 KB, history files are always 1 KB (1,000 history files = 1 MB) and workout files also increase with workout size but a workout containing 500 segments will be approximately 50 KB.
Chapter 1: Starting Out Navigation Overview CycleOps Joule™ 2.0 There are two buttons and one [JOYSTICK] to navigate Joule 2.0. To help navigate Joule 2.0 display and this user guide note; bold letters will bring special attention to Menu items as they appear on the screen.
Press and hold for 2 seconds Press and hold for 2 seconds Press and hold for 2 seconds Initiates fi nding previously paired sensors Initiates fi nding previously paired sensors Initiates fi nding previously paired sensors [INTERVAL] Joule 2.0 User Guide page 13...
Reports for calculating averages, maximums and totals it is important to manage them carefully, only saving rides that you want to contribute to these calculations. Because Joule 2.0 acts as a mass storage device, activities and history files may also be viewed from a PC or Mac when con- nected via USB cable.
Chapter 1: Starting Out Pausing, Saving and/or Deleting a Ride A ride may be paused at any time. Joule 2.0 will turn off automatically if paused for longer than the designated sleep time. See page 34 for how to change sleep time.
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MX WATT WATT 1. Hold [MODE] button for 2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down two seconds to access ride to highlight stop and save. paused screen from any mode. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 16...
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3. Press [JOYSTICK] in and button to access ride paused to highlight stop and delete. release to confi rm deletion. screen from any mode. Press [JOYSTICK] in and re- lease to select stop and delete. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 17...
Notifications indicated in the title bar alerting users to prepare to action step to optimize Joule 2.0 functionality. Battery Low: indicating Joule 2.0 battery is low. Need to plug in and charge to computer or AC adapter. If one bar remains on the battery icon, there is approximately a half an hour of use left before Joule 2.0 battery dies.
Using Dashboard Mode Joule 2.0 has four modes of operation: dashboard, reports, activities and menu indicated by the title bar. Note: after the mode is displayed in the title bar for fi ve seconds, the time of day will be displayed.
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Note: when a new met- detailed view to dashboard. displayed in the dashboard. ric is highlighted, the detailed (Example: watts, av watts, mx view changes to show related watts). metrics. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 20...
FT GAIN 9999 45.0 ALTITUDE FT 29999 Ride ride time time of day ride distance CLOCK PM MILE 12:59 99.99 RIDE TIME HR 99:59:59 Joule 2.0 User Guide page 21...
Note: Activities mode shows all intervals completed with the current interval at the top of the list. Average power, heart rate, interval time and distance are displayed for each interval. Intervals are disabled during saved workouts. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 22...
Using Reports Mode Joule 2.0 has four modes of operation: dashboard, reports, activities and menu indicated by the title bar. Note: after the mode is displayed in the title bar for fi ve seconds, the time of day will be displayed.
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Chapter 3: Reports Mode Using Reports Mode Joule 2.0 provides eight reports with an easy comparison of the current ride and historical aver- ages so information can be seen in context. Each report contains three columns; the fi rst column is the metric label, the second column is the data for a given metric on the current ride, the third column is the average of all rides completed over the selected date range.
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Chapter 3: Reports Mode Report Details Joule 2.0 provides eight reports that provide an easy comparison of the ride and historical aver- ages so information can be seen in the context. For more information see Report Defi nitions for an explanation of each metric in reports from pages 31-32.
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Score (TSS) and Intensity Factor (IF). 40 MIN 60 MIN 4. Full array of peak power data for indication of ride intensity at key physiologi- cal markers of current fi tness compared to previous perfor- mances. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 26...
5. Time spent in physiological 6. Time spent in physiologi- relevant power zones in abso- cal relevant heart rate zones lute minutes and as a percent in absolute minutes and as of total time. percent of total time. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 27...
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Note: A surge is count- functional when riding outdoors and is ed whenever three consecutive subject to weather changes. See Techni- values above a watt per kilogram cal Specifi cations on page 57. threshold are achieved. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 28...
Average speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour during a ride. AV HR Average heart rate in beats per minute during a ride. Note: For 2 WK, 4 WK rolling averages a time weighted average over the selectable time period is used. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 29...
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Training Peaks. AV W/KG Average power in watts divided by rider weight in kg during a ride. MX W/KG Maximum power in watts divided by rider weight in kg during a ride. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 30...
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5 minutes in a mile run and 35 minutes in a 10 km run, whereas a cyclist might have a personal best or peak sustainable power of 400 watts for 5 minutes and 340 watts for 35 minutes. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 31...
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5. A demarcation between aerobic metabolism to a mix of anaerobic and aerobic metabolism. 6. An all out exercise intensity that can be held between 40 minutes to 2 hours depending on the availability of stored carbohydrate or glycogen within the body. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 32...
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1. A very short, all out effort that exceeds the power output associated with VO2 max or a person’s max zone. 2. An exercise intensity that is almost entirely dependent on the anaerobic metabolism of stored ATP, Phospha- gens, and carbohydrates. 3. An all out effort lasting 1 second to 2 minutes. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 33...
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Once a surge is recorded in a w/kg zone, the w/kg value must drop at least 0.1 w/kg below the minimum zone value before a positive increase in value back into that zone can be considered a new surge. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 34...
Using Activities Mode Joule 2.0 has four modes of operation: dashboard, reports, activities and menu indicated by the title bar. Note: after the mode is displayed in the title bar for fi ve seconds, the time of day will be displayed.
Chapter 5: Workouts Using Workouts Joule 2.0 offers two types of workouts, manual and saved, each managed in the Activities Mode. Manual workouts may only be performed with a CycleOps 400 Pro indoor cycle or PowerBeam Pro trainer. Saved workotus are created using PowerAgent software and transferred to Joule 2.0 Both workout types are helpful for making sure a specific workout plan is followed by displaying the workout in a series of segments with target intenisty and rest indicated.
2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight Workouts. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select Workouts. 3. If Joule 2.0 has been paired to the 400 Pro resistance unit a manual workout will be started automatically once the resistance unit is found by Joule 2.0. For more information on pairing and fi nding sensors please refer to page 56.
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7. Press and release [INTERVAL] at anytime during a manual workout to start a new interval and end a previous interval. To review intervals during a manual workout, press [MODE] to navigate to Activities Mode and then pess the [JOYSTICK] left/right to highlight the intervals then press [JOYSTICK] up/down to scroll list. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 38...
2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight Workouts. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select Workouts. 3. If Joule 2.0 has been paired to the PowerBeam Pro resistance unit a manual workout will be started automati- cally once the resistance unit is found by Joule 2.0 and speed is detected. For more information on pairing and fi nding sensors please refer to pages 48-54.
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8. Press in and release INTERVAL] at anytime during a manual workout to start a new interval and end a previous interval. To review intervals during a manual workout, press [JOYSTICK] left/right to highlight the intervals then press [JOYSTICK] up/down to scroll list. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 40...
3. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight the desired saved workout. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select the desired saved workout. 4. Once the saved workout is selected, Joule 2.0 will display activities mode and the segments associated with the saved workout. The fi rst segment of the workout will begin as soon as pedaling begins.
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[JOYSTICK] left/right to highlight the intervals. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to scroll up/down and review the intervals. Note: when a saved workout is completed the target resistance defaults to 100 watts. Note: Intervals are disabled during while riding saved workouts. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 42...
3. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight the desired saved workout. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to select the desired saved workout. 4. Once the saved workout is selected, Joule 2.0 will display Activities Mode and the segments associated with the saved workout. The fi rst segment of the workout will begin as soon as pedaling begins.
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[JOYSTICK] left/right to highlight the intervals. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to scroll up/down and review the intervals. Note: when a saved workout is completed the target resistance defaults to 100 watts. Note: Intervals are disabled during while riding saved workouts. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 44...
2. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight Pause, Stop and Save or Stop and Delete workout. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to save changes. Note: there will be a confi rmation screen before deleting a ride. Stop and save will stop the workout and save it to History. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 45...
Chapter 6: Sensors Setting Up Power Sensors Joule 2.0 is compatible with many ANT+ sensors, each having a unique code. A sensor is defined as any ANT + compatible power meter, cadence sensor, speed sensor, heart rate strap and CycleOps resistance unit. Joule 2.0 needs to be paired to each sensor to ensure proper function- ality.
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12. Once a sensor has been paired and activated Joule 2.0 will automatically find the active sensor whenever it is turned on. Note: multiple sensors can be stored by Joule 2.0 but only one can be active per sensor category at a given time. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 47...
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7. The raw torque value, offset and fi rmware version will be shown. If the raw value and offset value does not match a manual zero should be performed. 8. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight Manual Zero. Press [JOYSTICK] in and release to perform Manual Zero. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 48...
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Note: The active sensor is designated by a hash mark next to the sensor name in the sensor list. When switch- ing cadence sensors, be sure to activate the appropriate sensor. 9. Once a sensor has been paired and activated Joule 2.0 will automatically find the active sensor whenever it is turned on.
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Note: active sensor is designated by a hash mark next to the sensor name in the sensor list. When switching speed sensors, be sure to activate the appropriate sensor. 10. Once a sensor has been paired and activated Joule 2.0 will automatically find the active sensor whenever it is turned on.
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Note: active sensor is designated by a hash mark next to the sensor name in the sensor list. When switching heart rate sensors, be sure to activate the appropriate sensor. 9. Once a sensor has been paired and activated Joule 2.0 will automatically find the active sensor whenever it is turned on.
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Note: active sensor is designated by a hash mark next to the sensor name in the sensor list. When switching RU sensors, be sure to activate the appropriate sensor. 9. Once a sensor has been paired and activated Joule 2.0 will automatically find the active sensor whenever it is turned on.
ERU Power > Auto Zero > Auto Zero Sensor ID Completed Sensor ID Completed 8. Joule 2.0 will show the measured power using the current rolling resistance calibration. > Pair > Pair > The Gun Show > > The Gun Show The Gun Show >...
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Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Roll Down Calibration for CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer The CycleOps PowerBeam Pro resistance unit is calibrated at the factory. This enables it to ac- curately measure power using similar technology as a PowerTap. Rolling resistance is calibrated into each individual resistance unit, but can vary depending on tire type, tire pressure, clamping pressure and other conditions.
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Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Roll Down Calibration for CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer...continued Menu Menu Menu Menu Report Report Report Report Calibration Calibration Roll Down Roll Down > > > > Roll Down Roll Down Pedal to 18-22 MPH Pedal to 18-22 MPH >...
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Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Deleting Sensors Sensors can be deleted at anytime. If the active sensor is deleted a new sensor must be activated or added. Menu Report Menu Menu Report Report Sensors Ashley Race W Ashley Race W >...
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Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 < Exit Menu Setting Up Date and Time Joule 2.0 date and time can be set using PowerAgent software > configure device. 1. Press and release the [MODE] button until Menu mode is displayed. Menu Report Date &...
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Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Setting Up Display Joule 2.0 display can be customized for viewing preferences. PowerAgent software may also be used to change settings. 1. Press and release the [MODE] button until Menu mode is displayed.
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> Auto Zero Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Setting Up Display...continued Menu 13. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to change Power With Zeros from Yes to No. Press Report [JOYSTICK] in and release to save settings. Note: Power With Zeros set to Yes will...
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> Auto Zero Chapter 7: Setting Up CycleOps Joule 2.0 Setting Up Display...continued 18. Press [JOYSTICK] up/down to highlight Speed With Zeros. Press [JOYSTICK] Menu Report in and release to select Speed With Zeros. Display > Backlight Level: Backlight Level 19.
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Units: > Units: Setting Up Memory English, Metric > English Joule 2.0 has 4 MB of onboard memory for storing activities, history and workouts. See Chapter 1: > Pair New Sensor < Back Data Management for details. Menu 1. Press and release the [MODE] button until Menu mode is displayed.
Sleep Time from 1, 2,3,4 and 5. Note: sleep time designates > Cadence Avg (sec): how long Joule 2.0 stays on after not getting valid data to record, such as after > a ride. A longer sleep time will slightly effect battery life. Press [JOYSTICK] in >...
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> Pair New Sensor < Back Setting Up Joule™ Data Firmware version denotes the revision Joule 2.0 is operating on. Reference www.cycleops.com for the latest version. 1. Press and release the [MODE] button until Menu mode is displayed. Menu Report CPU Data 2.
Chapter 8: Setting Up User Setting Up User Profile Setting up a user profile is important for Joule 2.0 to display the most accurate information. A user profile can be set up and managed using PowerAgent software. Note: if using Joule 2.0 in group environment, a USB stick will store user information.
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HR Zones > > > air New Sensor Pair New Sensor Pair New Sensor < < < Back Back Back Menu Report Heart Rate Zones > Zone Upper imit 1: Recovery 2: ndurance Joule 2.0 User Guide page 65 > :Threshold...
Note: Rides will be organized and sorted by date, with most current date at top. History Report Menu Report Summ History > Previous Rides Joule 2.0 User Guide page 66 RIDE 99:59:5 > > Reports - Max Reports - Max TIME...
History Report Menu Report Summ History TOTAL > Previous Rides RIDE 99:59:5 > > TIME Reports - Max Reports - Max > Reports - Totals 9999 MILES Joule 2.0 User Guide page 67 9999...
6 months and 12 months. 6. Press [JOYSTICK] left/right to change reports and exit History reports. Note: Total view is the total values achieved for each report metric over the average on two week, four week, etc. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 68...
·Torque value is not zeroed. To manually zero torque, go to Menu, Sensors, Select Sensor, Calibra- tion. Manual Zero the hub. Torque is now being displayed. If re-zeroing the torque does not recalibrate the unit, call Saris Cycling Group customer service at 1-800-783-7257.
To avoid losing data, never disconnect the USB port while data is being written. To properly dis- connect Joule 2.0 close all appropriate windows. If a drive window is open, close any associated windows before attempting to disconnect your Joule.
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Do not use sharp things to hit the battery. • O-rings should be inspected and replaced if necessary whenever the battery cover is removed. Use a light coating of grease when re-installing the battery cover on the O-rings. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 71...
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-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 72...
Chapter 13: CycleOps Joule™ 2.0 Warranty CycleOps Joule 2.0 is warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in materi- als and workmanship. Warranty coverage is valid to the original purchaser only and proof of purchase will be required.
5. An exercise intensity that can be held as long as the athlete were supplied with an influx of carbohydrate (i.e., allowed to eat). Joule 2.0 User Guide page 75...
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5. The degree of difficulty. 6. Stress, when measured directly as the actual power output. 7. Strain, when measured as the response to a given power output (e.g., heart rate, perceived exertion, oxygen consumption) 8. The percent of some reference maximal or sub-maximal value. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 76...
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4. An exercise intensity that can be held for 1 to 3 hours or as long as there is available stored carbohydrate or glycogen. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 77...
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(i.e., an exercise intensity that elicits VO2 max). 5. An all out or maximal effort that can be held between 2 to 8 minutes or an average of 4 minutes. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 78...
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16 to 18 or “very hard” to “very very hard.” 4. An exercise intensity dependent primarily on the aerobic and anaerobic metabolism of carbohydrate. 5. An all out exercise intensity that can be held between 10 minutes to 30 minutes. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 79...
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5. An exercise intensity that can be held for an indefinite time frame. Relative Intensity 1. The intensity represented as a percentage of some maximal or sub-maximal reference value. For example, 300 watts would be 80% of VO2 max power or 100% of LT power. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 80...
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Torque 1. A force applied through a turning axis at a point some distance away from that axis. 2. A turning or twisting force. 3. Force x Distance. 4. Power divided by angular velocity. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 81...
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1. The total amount of work in Kjoules calculated by estimating the average power output from a rider’s perceived exertion rather than the actual power. 2. An estimate of the total work or energy released that is based on the rider’s rating of perceived exertion. Joule 2.0 User Guide page 82 Part Number:19381...
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