T. I . E .
ALPHA 200
Owner's Manual :: 2-17
GB
Mode d'emploi :: 18-33
F
Manual del usario :: 34-49
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Gebruikers gids :: 50-73
NL
583 1019 C
© TUNTURI 2002
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1 . INSTALLATION ::
1.1 Turning the user interface on and off
2 . KEYS ::
2.1 Function keys
2.2 Operation keys
2.3 Setting keys
2.4 Brake keys
3 . HEART-RATE AND PULSE
MEASUREMENT ::
3.1 Measurement with a heart-rate belt
3.2 Measurement with an ear sensor
4 . FUNCTIONS :: EXTRA
5 . FUNCTIONS :: TRAINING
5.1 Training exercise
5.2 Individual displays for exercise values
6 . FUNCTIONS :: COACH
6.1 Fitness Test
6.2 Exercise Profiles
7 . MAINTENANCE ::
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1 . INSTALLATION ::
Push the T.I.E. interface module carefully into place at the top of the
handlebar support tube. The loose screws hanging from the metal
fastening plate on the bottom of the T.I.E. module must enter the holes
at the top end of the handlebar. Make sure that the module is correctly in
place and tighten the fastening screws.
1.1 Turning the user interface on and off
The user interface turns itself on when the device is connected to the
mains current. When the user interface has not been used for five
minutes (no heart-rate registered, no keys pressed, no pedalling), it
automatically switches itself to energy-saver state. Alpha 200 is returned
to its active state by pressing any key, starting to pedal or sending heart-
rate signals to the unit. When you restart, Alpha 200 automatically starts
from Training function.
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Protect Alpha 200 from excess sunlight, because that may fade
the interface box and surface membrane colours. Please also be
careful not to allow Alpha 200 to come into contact with
water. A sharp blow may damage the interface.
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You can set your language in the Extra function.
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2. KEYS ::
Once you have installed Alpha 200 and connected your exercise
equipment to a power source, you can start getting to know the interface.
Please read this guide carefully, and do try experimenting to find out for
yourself what Alpha 200 can do. Feel free to try the functions and
settings - T.I.E. user interfaces are made to be used!
2.1
2.3
2.2
2.4
2.1 Function keys
Function keys are located above the display.
Training is the basic exercise function. Training offers three modes of
exercise suited to goal-oriented and simultaneously safe training: constant
resistance, constant effort and constant heart-rate.
Coach offers you a fitness test and pre-programmed exercise profiles. It
also helps you create and save your own exercise profiles.
Extra function is for settings and adjustments to Alpha 200 properties.
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2.2 Operation keys
Operation keys are used to direct a particular function and are located to
the left of the display. When an operation key is active, an info-label is
displayed to the right of the key.
2.3 Setting keys
Setting keys are situated to the right of the display. They are used to set
the values and characters on-screen. Symbols on the display for the active
arrow keys show which you can use to adjust values or navigate.
2.4 Brake keys
The brake keys (+/-) are located beneath the display. They are used to
adjust resistance during constant brake and constant effort workouts in
Training function.
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3. HEART-RATE AND PULSE
MEASUREMENT ::
3.1 Measurement with a heart-rate belt
1. Attach the transmitter to the
elastic strap.
2. Adjust the length of the strap to fit
snugly and comfortably.
3. Pull the transmitter away from
your chest and wet the grooved
areas at its back.
4. Check the wet electrodes are
uniformly positioned next to your
skin and that the Polar logo is central
and upright.
The heart-rate belt works best when the transmitter is worn against
your bare skin. If you prefer to wear it over a shirt, please moisten the
shirt well under the electrodes: the contacts must be wet while you
exercise.
Take good care of the transmitter after you exercise. This helps to
prolong the life of the electrodes and battery.
1.
2.
3.
Wash the transmitter carefully with a mild soap-water solution.
Rinse with clean water.
Dry the transmitter carefully.
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3.2 Measurement with an ear sensor
You can buy the ear sensor needed for pulse measurement from your
Tunturi dealer or importer as an accessory.
Measure your pulse as follows:
1.
Open the cover at the back of Alpha 200 and pushing the ear
sensor connector into the interface connector. Lead the ear sensor
wire out through the hole between the cover and the box, and
close the cover.
2.
3.
Attach the ear sensor to the earlobe.
Attach the sensor wire to your shirt with the clip provided. This
prevents the sensor and wire from moving.
If there are problems in pulse measurement:
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Check how the sensor works while not pedalling.
A disturbance may be caused by the physiological properties of the
earlobe. Try measuring on the inside surface of the ear or on
the tip of your finger.
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Rub the earlobe with your fingers to quicken circulation.
If pulse values rise above 150 beats/min., earlobe measurement
may be affected by the faster circulation.
Sometimes a strong light source in the immediate vicinity of
the user may cause disturbances.
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Please clean the ear sensor after use with a damp cloth. Do not use
solvents.
NOTE! Always detach the ear sensor connector from the user interface
when you use the heart-rate belt. The ear sensor disturbs heart-rate
measurement.
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4. FUNCTIONS :: EXTRA
The Extra function helps you make adjustments to Alpha 200 properties.
You can also update Alpha 200 software in Extra.
1.
Press function key Extra.
2.
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Press Settings key.
You can select the Alpha 200 language with the left/right setting
keys. The factory default setting is English. You can proceed to the
brightness setting with the up/down setting keys.
Use the left/right setting keys to make any adjustment. You can
adjust display brightness on a scale 0-7, where 0 is the darkest.
Press OK key to confirm your settings.
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3.
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SW key is for software updates.
NOTE! Do not press the SW key unless you are updating your
Alpha 200 software.
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5. FUNCTIONS :: TRAINING
Training function offers three different modes of exercise: constant
resistance, constant effort and constant heart-rate. Setting a fixed
requirement level is similar in all programs, after which your Tunturi
exercise equipment automatically ensures that the resistance level remains
as set.
The main display has two viewing options: the first option allows you to
view training duration, estimated energy consumption and distance, the
second option allows you to see values for heart-rate, rpm and watt. You
can change the view by pressing the left/right setting keys.
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If you experience nausea, dizziness or other abnormal
symptoms while exercising, stop your workout at once and
consult a physician.
Constant heart-rate exercise requires your using the heart-rate
measurement system. We recommend the heart-rate belt.
5.1 Training exercise
1.
Press the Training function key.
2.
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Select the mode of exercise with the Mode key:
Brake = constant resistance exercise at the same resistance
level throughout. Faster pedalling means an increase in effort.
W = constant effort exercise; Alpha 200 adjusts resistance
automatically so the training effort set, e.g. 100 W, remains the
same independent of pedalling rate.
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Heart = constant heart-rate exercise; Alpha 200 adjusts effort
automatically and keeps your heart-rate at the desired level e.g.
120 beats per minute, independent of pedalling rate.
3.
In constant resistance and constant effort exercises, set the
constant value with the brake keys +/-, and in constant heart-rate
exercise use the up/down setting keys.
4.
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Use Set key to establish target values for your exercise.
Select the target values set-up display with the left/right setting
keys and then press OK key. The left/right setting keys
select the Target values you want to adjust and the up/down keys
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set training target values. These values are training duration
(0.01 - 10.0 hrs), distance (0.1 - 200 km) and energy
consumption (1 - 5999 kcal). You can set more than one target
value for your exercise session. Pressing the key longer makes the
values change faster.
Press OK key to confirm your settings. Press Back key to cancel
the settings made.
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5.
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Use Set key to establish units of measurement for your exercise.
Select Units with the up/down setting keys and then press OK
key. Set the units with the up/down setting keys and navigate with
the left/right keys. You can set weight and distance measures either
to metric or avoirdupoids (kg, km / pounds, miles), and speed to
either kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph) or
revolutions per minute (rpm).
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Press OK key to confirm your settings. Press Back key to cancel
the settings made.
6.
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You can adjust all the set values during the exercise, both constant
and target. Make these adjustments the same way you set the
values up.
Reset key resets your target values and cumulative training values.
5.2 Individual displays for exercise values
To monitor one of the values more closely, first press key
. Then press
the left/right setting key again to move from one individual value display
to another. Return to the main display by pressing the key
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6. FUNCTIONS :: COACH
Coach offers you several different training programs that make exercising
interesting, motivating and effective. You can choose from two guided
exercise alternatives: 3-Step test and Profiles.
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If you feel any nausea, dizziness or other abnormal symptoms,
always stop exercising immediately and consult a physician.
6.1 Fitness Test
Doing the Fitness Test will help you discover your Fitness Index value.
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The Fitness Test requires your using the heart-rate
measurement system. We recommend the heart-rate belt.
If there is any break in heart-rate measurement during the test,
Alpha 200 interrupts the test and displays a message
on-screen.
If your pedalling rate drops below 30 rpm, Alpha 200
interrupts the test and displays a message on-screen.
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Alpha 200 uses the 3-Step Test recommended by the World Health
Organisation (WHO) and popular throughout the world for its safety
and precision. The 3-Step Test is a so-called indirect test that measures
your fitness level from a combination of different effort levels and
corresponding heart-rate levels. Alpha 200 uses the following formulae
for calculating the maximum heart-rate level: women 226 - age,
men 220 - age. The test itself lasts for 12 minutes during which the effort
level rises three times. There is also a four-minute warm-up period and a
voluntary, four-minute cool-down.
Alpha 200 uses the results to calculate maximal oxygen intake capacity
and creates an aerobic fitness index. The result is shown in ml/kg/min;
e.g. an index value of 40 means that in a maximal performance the
exerciser consumes 40 millilitres of oxygen per minute per each kilo of
body weight. In order for you to have as clear a picture of your condition
as possible, Alpha 200 analyses your performance more closely.
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The table you can see here shows typical 3-Step Fitness Test results for a
range of users of different ages (ml/min/kg).
Men
1
2
3
4
5
FITNESS Very poor
AGE
Poor
Average
Good
Very good
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25-29
33 or less
34-41
42-48
49-56
57 or more
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30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
31 “
30 “
28 “
32-39
40-46
47-54
55 “
........................................................3...1..-..3..7.....................................................................................
38-45
46-52
53 “
........................................................2...9..-..3..5.....................................................................................
36-43
35-42
33-40
44-50
43-48
51 “
49 “
27 “
26 “
........................................................2...8..-..3..4.....................................................................................
........................................................2...7..-..3..2.....................................................................................
41-47
40-46
48 “
47 “
55-59
> 60
25 “
23 “
........................................................2...6..-..3..1.....................................................................................
32-39
30-36
........................................................2...4..-..2..9.....................................................................................
37-42
43 “
Women
1
2
3
4
5
FITNESS Very poor
AGE
Poor
Average
Good
Very good
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.....2...5..-..2..9........................................................................................................................................
.....3...0..-..3..4...................2..7....“................2..8...-.3...3...............3..4...-.3...8...............3..9...-.4...5...................4..6....“.............
.....3...5..-..3..9...................2..6....“................2..7...-.3...2...............3..3...-.3...7...............3..8...-.4...3...................4..4....“.............
.....4...0..-..4..4...................2..5....“................2..6...-.3...1...............3..2...-.3...6...............3..7...-.4...2...................4..3....“.............
.....4...5..-..4..9...................2..5....“................2..6...-.3...0...............3..1...-.3...5...............3..6...-.4...1...................4..2....“.............
.....5...0..-..5..4...................2..4....“................2..5...-.2...9...............3..0...-.3...4...............3..5...-.4...0...................4..1....“.............
.....5...5..-..5..9...................2..3....“................2..4...-.2...7...............2..8...-.3...2...............3..3...-.3...9...................4..0....“.............
28 or less
29-34
35-39
40-47
48 or more
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Doing the Fitness Test
1.
Press function key Coach.
2.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select the 3-Step Test and confirm
your choice by pressing OK key.
Press OK key to page through the displays that precede the test,
the Back key will always return you to the previous display.
3.
Please acquaint yourself fully with the test instructions. The test
will be based on your basic data: enter your data (sex, age, weight)
with the left/right setting keys and navigate with the up/down
setting keys.
4.
Press Start key to begin the Fitness Test. The test begins with a
warm-up period, the actual test begins automatically as the warm-
up period ends. The WHO test is made up of three four-minute
periods. Pedalling resistance increases as you move to the next step;
you nevertheless need to keep your pedalling rate at no less than
60 rpm. The test ends after the third period. We recommend you
keep pedalling for the warm-down period, so that your heart-rate
returns to normal.
5.
When the test ends, the top operation key becomes active. Press
this Results key and Alpha 200 gives the following information
with regard to your fitness:
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the measured heart-rate level at the end of every test step
the maximal oxygen intake capacity (VO2 max.) and the
corresponding aerobic fitness index value
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fitness evaluation on scale 1-5 (5 = best)
6.2 Exercise Profiles
Another form of exercise offered in Coach function is based on
individual, separate workouts, or exercise profiles. Operation key Profiles
allows you access to use and edit pre-programed exercise profiles, in
which the resistance level varies in a pre-determined way. You can also
design your own profiles and store them to be used later.
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Pre-programed profiles
1.
Press function key Coach.
2.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select the Profiles.
Press OK to confirm.
3.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select Library profiles.
Press OK to confirm.
4.
Alpha 200 displays names of pre-programed profiles. Use the up/
down setting keys to select a workout; your selection is highlighted
with a darkened background.
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Press OK to confirm your selection.
5.
A profile appears on the display. Constant effort profiles are
displayed as a series of vertical bars, constant heart-rate
programs are displayed as a single line.
Change the resistance level with the up/down setting keys: the
percentage value beneath the column shows what kinds of change
you have made. The profiles also show a scale of effort limits in
watts or beats per minute. Use the left/right setting keys to access
exercise duration adjustment and the up/down keys to set the
duration.
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6.
Press Start key to begin the exercise. The black bar in the
on-screen profile indicates which stage of the exercise you are
at. With the Back key you can finish the exercise.
Own exercise profiles
You can save three self-designed profiles.
1.
Press function key Coach.
2.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select the Profiles.
Press OK to confirm.
3.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select Own profiles.
Press OK to confirm.
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Three memory positions are displayed. Use the up/down setting
keys to select one of them.
Press Edit key to confirm your choice. A flat, modifiable profile is
then displayed.
5.
6.
Select the mode of exercise by pressing the Mode key: constant
effort profiles are displayed as a series of vertical bars, constant
heart-rate programs are displayed as a single line.
Use the left/right setting keys to move the black cursor bar to the
position you want to edit. Use the up/down keys to do the
editing. Effort levels are shown beside the profile; the numeric
value below the cursor bar indicates the level of effort the position
of the bar represents.
Press OK key to save your new exercise profile, with the Clear key
to delete the profile you designed.
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If you need to edit your exercise profile design, select the profile in
question and edit it in the same way you set it up.
Training with your own exercise profiles
You can use your own exercise profiles as a basis for your exercising as
follows:
1.
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Use the up/down setting keys to select a profile.
Press OK key to confirm your choice.
2.
Use the left/right setting keys to move to exercise duration set-up
(default 30 minutes) and fix workout duration with the up/down
keys.
3.
Press Start key to confirm your set-up and begin the exercise and
Back key to finish it.
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7. MAINTENANCE ::
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In training, T.I.E. interface tolerates an environment measuring
+10°C to +35°C. A T.I.E. interface can be stored in temperatures
ranging between -15°C and +40°C. Air humidity in the T.I.E.
interface training or storage environment must never exceed 90 %.
Press the keys with the tip of the finger; your nails may damage
the key membrane.
Do not let the T.I.E. interface come into contact with water.
Always dry the surface of the interface, if there are any drops of
sweat on it. Use a soft, absorbent cloth. Do not use solvents to
clean the user interface surface.
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Protect the user interface from excess sunlight: it may fade the
colours of the user interface box and surface membrane.
Please contact your dealer immediately if you notice any defects or
malfunctions while using your T.I.E. interface. Please state the
nature of the problem, conditions of use, purchase date and serial
number of your T.I.E. interface. The location of the serial number
sticker is shown on the inside cover.
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At the end of this manual, you’ll find a diagram and list of spare
parts for the Alpha 200.
T.I.E. user interfaces meet the requirements of the EU’s EMC
Directives on electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) and
electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
(73/23/EEC). This product therefore carries the CE label.
NOTE! The instructions must be followed carefully in the assembly, use
and maintenance of your equipment. The warranty does not cover
damage due to negligence of the assembly, adjustment and maintenance
instructions described herein. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Tunturi Oy Ltd will void the user's authority to operate the
equipment!
Due to our continuous policy of product development, Tunturi reserves
the right to change specifications without notice.
We wish you many enjoyable training sessions with your new
Tunturi training partner!
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