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Since the early 1900s, Monark’s cycles have been living proof of precision, reliability, strength and service. These are the reasons why we are now the world leader in cycle ergometers and the market leader in Scandinavia in transport cycles.
Ready for digital control via ECG or PC by RS232 Congratulations on your new Ergometer. cable • Well-balanced flywheel, 12 kg The Monark Ergomedic 831 E is a stable armergometer • Pendulum scale, easy to calibrate that qualify for the fitness tests and work samples •...
The ergometer need not be turned off prior to connection of the external components, although The Ergomedic 831 E is built on a stabile frame, a removing the power from all devices may prevent well-balanced flywheel, a break belt and a pendulum erroneous data transfer between equipment during weight which measures the force.
2, 4, 8, 16 or more depending on which LED bar ”Electronic calibration”. that indicates. Test run the ergometer. The Ergometer 831 E is now fully functional and ready to use. Height adjustment of table stand The height of the table stand can be adjusted to get...
Commando type 2: A long beep followed by two short beeps. Fig: Connection • Commando type 3: A long beep followed by three 1) Printer connection 2) Power switch short beeps. 3) Power connection 4) LED 5) Chassis ground 6) Terminal/PC (serial) 7) Analogue connection Monark 831 E...
PC software made for the • Setting to control ergometer from other external Ergomedic 831 E. ECG devices: (most common setting) type: env cmdtype=2[enter] From software version MEC3V11R14 and later settings can be made from a PC in terminal mode To go back to control the ergometer with the terminal.
Computer will start up again automatically after Connect the net adaptor to a suitable wall outlet a few seconds. and to the Monark Ergometer 831 E and then Turn off the power and remove the terminal. turn power on. Connect the cable (Megacart needs a specific After a short while the main menu is shown on the cable) into the ECG device.’...
Analogue control Printer The work load of the Ergometer can be controlled The 831 E Ergometer interfaces to several optional by external devices such as an analogue ECG device devices. A parallel interfaced printer may be attached (must be between 2 and 4 volts to operate properly).
Calibration Daily check The following procedure will assure the user that the The 831 E is a mechanically weighted and braked ergometer is performing properly on a daily basis. ergometer, making performance validation a simple procedure. Calibration is necessary to match the •...
The brake belt will become loose and because of this it will take a few seconds before normal workload is obtained the first time the ergometer is used. Fig: Force 1 Force in the display of the terminal 2 Force in the software Monark 831 E...
Fig: 0-position. Start the program "Monark 839E Analysis Software" in the computer. In the menu "Monark 839E", choose "Check calibraton...". Follow the instructions shown on the screen. See also Fig: 2 kp, Fig: 4 kp, Fig: 6 kp and Fig: 0 kp.
Calibration Validation The 831 E is a mechanically weighted and braked The following procedure will assure the user that the ergometer, making performance validation a simple ergometer is performing properly on a daily basis. The procedure. The work performed on the ergometer is...
(‘99’). A daily validation of the pendulum force sensor should be performed. If the procedure reveals an error, recalibration may be necessary. Monark 831 E...
5) Meter panel so that the board will have its 0-index in line with 6) Weight the index of the weight. Tighten the lock nut after the adjustment. Monark 831 E...
Testing with Ergomedic 831 E Finally, the chestbelt should be applied and monitored The versatility of the 831 E Ergometer enables it to to check for proper heart rate operation. The baseline be utilized in a variety of testing environments. The...
This switch is in “on” position by default. If the heart rate exceeds the maximum level set, the alarm will sound and the ergometer braking force will decrease until the heart rate drops below the alarm level. Monark 831 E...
Excellent Good Good Above Average 46 Above Average 39 Average Average Below Average 32 Below Average 30 Fair Fair Poor Poor See also table 7 in “ Work tests with the Bicycle Ergometer“ by P O Åstrand. Monark 831 E...
The base bearing is loose. Contact your dealer for service. Scratching sound is heard when pedalling. Check that the carriage block is taken off and that none of the covers is scratching. There is a click noise and a squeak noise when Loosen the chain. pedalling. Monark 831 E...
Attention is paid to details concerning programme set-up and management. • Åstrand, P-O, ”Work Tests with the Bicycle Ergometer”, Monark AB, Varberg, Sweden. • Golding LA, Myers CR, Sinning WE, ”Y´s way to physical fitness”, YMCA of the USA, Rosemont, IL 1982.
EC Directive 1999/44/EC. In short, (4 times per year). the directive states for that your Monark Dealer will • Check that pedals are firmly tightened. If not, the be liable for any defects, which existed at the time of threading in the pedal arms will be damaged.
The crank bearing is greased and normally requires no supplementary lubrication. If a problem arises, Brake belt contact surface please contact your Monark dealer. Deposits of dirt on the brake belt and on the contact Flywheel bearing surface may cause the unit to operate unevenly and will also wear down the brake belt.
The sprocket should be lubricated with a few drops of oil once a year. Tilt the cycle to make it easier for the oil to reach the bearing. See fig: Lubrication. Fig: Lubrication Fig: Hub assembly Fig: Special remover (Art. No: 9100-14) Monark 831 E...
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