Manual Tacx Grand Excel English

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Index

INDEX
How to use this manual 1 Assembling Grand Excel Assembling the Trainer Connecting the Grand Excel Computer Operation of Grand Excel Three Ways to Train Six Ways to Adjust Program Settings Structure of the Three Displays Eight Function Keys Available Saving the Data Excel Analyser Software Tacx BikeNet Setting General Data Activating Pulse Rate Registration Setting the 24-hour Clock and the Date Printer Set-up Switching the Data logger On or Off and Deleting the loggers memory 4 5 Viewing the Training Information Viewing the Training Information on the Display Printing the Training Information Excel Analyser Software Connecting up Grand Excel and Running Excel Analyser Software Day Report Grand Excel Function Keys The Status Bar The Menu Bar Optimising Grand Excel Setting the Excel scale factor and line functions during pulse rate program and speed Completely Resetting the Computer Error Messages Technical specifications EU Declaration of Conformity Warranty Provisions Service Form

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Setting Personal Data Select ID Number 14 Setting Name, Min. and Maximum Pulse Rate Limits and Body Weight Settings 14 Deleting Personal Datas 16 Setting Training Programs Setting Route distances of Program P0 Modifying and Viewing an Existing Program New Program Settings Deleting a Program Training with Grand Excel Starting the Training Switching the Pulse Rate Alarm Off or On during Training Pausing during Training Premature Termination of Training FINISH of the Program Training without a Program in P0 Training with Programs, in P1 to P10 Training with Programs and Opponents, in P1 to P10 17 17 20 21 22 23 23 23 23 24 27 28

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How to Use this Manual

How to Use this Manual

The manual explains the features of Grand Excel. It discusses assembly, adjustment and use in that order. One can locate the most important features with the aid of the key word list. Excel Analyser software is included with Grand Excel. With this software, you can make full use of the Ergotrainer through simple processing and analysis of recorded training data. You should be familiar with software installation procedures in Windows. There will be no further discussion of standard commands and procedures under Windows. If necessary, consult the Windows instruction manual provided with your PC. See the file README for information about lastminute applications in the software. You can find training advice, a reading list and the latest developments concerning Grand Excel at the Tacx homepage on the Internet: www.tacx.nl. Symbols Used Indicates a faster way to do something. Indicates an important subject. Pay attention! Indicates an important tip. Useful information. > Also see / read on ...

Liability The data in this manual are for information purposes only. Technische Industrie Tacx bv constantly strives for innovation. Tacx reserves the right to modify or improve the products described in this manual, without prior announcement. Tacx shall not be held liable for any direct, incidental or special damage resulting from or related to the use of this material or the products described herein. Copyright The ownership and the copyright of this software product, the accompanying documentation, and all specimen of the software product, are vested with Tacx bv. The software product is protected by law of copyright. Copying the software product is allowed only for making a back up.

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Assembling Grand Excel

ASSEMBLING GRAND EXCEL

The Grand Excel ergotrainer consists of the collapsible CycleForce frame on which you mount your bike and the Grand Excel computer. The CycleForce is suitable for racing and hybrid bikes and mountain bikes with a wheel diameter of 610 - 720 mm.

Assembling the Trainer

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10 mm 13 mm (2x)

The following steps show how to assemble and adjust the trainer. Press nut A into cap B and slide the cap into the frame tube (fig.1). Assemble base C to the frame using bolt D. Tighten bolt D but make sure the base is still adjustable. Unfold the trainer and place it on a level surface. By fully squeezing grip E, the trainer can be folded out or collapsed (fig.1). Turn base C to the correct position (fig.2). Tighten bolt D firmly and attach anti-slip rubber F (fig.3). Assemble 2 rubber rings G and part K to handle H (fig.4). Than assemble the complete handle to the frame, shove unit I into part K of the handle and turn bolt J until the mag unit is firmly tightened but it should still be able to move (fig.3). Replace the quick-release skewer on the rear wheel with the skewer supplied by Tacx. This assures ideal clamp fitting and stability. Place the bike in the trainer and adjust the wing bolt L of the trainer, so that the speed tension clamp M will close without forcing. Forcing could cause damage! Fix wing bolt L by tightening wing nut N.
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With handle H the roll of the mag unit can be moved to and from the tire of the bike (fig. 5 and 6). When handle H has been folded, knob R can be used to regulate the pressure of the roll against the tire. Make sure the roll is firmly placed against the tire so that slipping of the tire is not possible.

H H R

Alteration in mounting of bicycle with different wheel diameter Before assembling the complete handle to the frame, see nr. 5 of the instructions, you need to place the heightening or extension pieces. Wheel diameter 610 - 640 mm: assemble heightening piece W with 4 bolts, nuts and rings (fig.7). Wheel diameter 690 - 720 mm: assemble extension piece Z (fig.8).

W H

Z H

Tip Before using the CycleForce, after unfolding the trainer, check to see that grip E has fully returned to its original position. This will prevent damage to the frame. Make sure that the unit does not fall on the fly wheel during assembly. This could create an imbalance in the axis, causing vibrations. Make sure that the tyre is well inflated (at least six atmosphere). ATB tyres should preferably have completely or partially smooth profiles. Rough profiles can cause noise and tyre slippage. Never brake abruptly while using the CycleForce. When the brakes are applied to the rear wheel, the fly wheel keeps on turning. This results in unnecessary wear and tear to the rear tyre. Regularly check to see whether the bolts and nuts of the CycleForce are tight. Tests show that the unit will not overheat during high performance. Lengthy, intensive use could cause the magnetic unit's housing to heat up substantially. After use, allow the unit cool off before touching it.

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Connecting the Grand Excel Computer

1 2 3 4 After placing the bike in the trainer, you can connect the computer as follows: Assemble the computer using the two rubber clamps P on the handlebars (fig.9). Connect the computer to the unit with the cable Q. Make sure that the cable is out of the way so you wont touch it with your shoes or pedals while cycling. Place the small magnet in front of the cadence R on the inside of the left crankshaft (fig.10). Assemble the magnetic sensor in front of the cadence measure S on the bottom of the left-hand rear chain-stay. Make sure the sensor is level with the magnet, with a distance of approximately 3 mm between the magnet and the sensor. Insert the sensors cable in the unit. Make sure here that the cable runs freely from the sensor and does not touch the wheel. Place the plug in the power point. Check reception of the cadence metre by pedalling backwards. The word CAD will appear on the display. The Grand Excel is now ready for use. Perspiration and humidity could damage the printer plate in the computer. Do not use the Grand Excel in humid spaces and if necessary dry the display after use. This will prevent unnecessary damage. Incorrect use and/or improper maintenance will invalidate the warranty.

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Operation of Grand Excel

OPERATION OF GRAND EXCEL

The CycleForce Grand Excel will enable you to simulate the resistance encountered when cycling outdoors. Below is a description of the options offered by the Grand Excel computer, with an explanation of the corresponding displays.

Three Ways to Train

There are three different ways to train with Grand Excel: without a program, in P0 with a program, in P1 to P10 with a program and an opponent, in P1 to P10

Six Ways to Adjust Program Settings

There are ten possible training program settings in Grand Excel, each with a maximum of 15 routes (partial cycle tracks). The programs can only be set when cycling has stopped. You can set these programs in six different ways: with slope resistance and time with slope resistance and distance with power and time with power and distance with pulse and time with pulse and distance Program with Slope Resistance For a training program with slope resistance, by selecting one of the fourteen steps between -4 and +9 in SLOPE, you can have the computer do the correct resistance calculations. Note that the resistance will be simulated. SLOPE +9 does not correspond to an actual slope angle of +9 percent, nor does SLOPE -4 correspond to -4 percent. Program in Power With a program in power (WATT), the computer adjusts the resistance on the roller so that you will continually pedal at your original power setting. If you change pedalling frequency or resistance, the computer will immediately adjust the resistance on the roller. You can set the power between 0 and 990 Watts, in increments of 10 Watts. Program in Pulse With a program in pulse ( ), during training, the computer constantly checks to see whether the frequency of your pulse is still near the value set. It then adjusts the resistance of the mag unit accordingly. You can set the pulse between 40 and 240 heartbeats per minute, in increments of one. If you would like to cycle without a pre-set program, select program 0. In this program you can adjust the resistance (SLOPE/WATT) during cycling.

Structure of the Three Displays

Grand Excel has three different displays that can be called up in succession, using the purple key. Training Display Used for setting general data such as activating the pulse rate record, setting the 24-hour clock, date, printer model and switching the built-in data logger on or off. You can present all information in the training display during cycling, using any of seven different display functions.

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Program Display With this display, you can select the training program you want to use during cycling: PO, the free program or P1 to P10, the programs with settings. In the display, you can set, modify, view or delete the program selected and you can see how often the program has been cycled. Opponent Display In this display, you can set, modify or delete the personal data of a maximum of 99 persons, including ID number, name, minimum and maximum limits of the pulse rate and body weight. If you would like to ride against an opponent, select an opponent in this display. If you wish, you can also view or delete the logging data of all programs stored in Grand Excels memory.

Eight Function Keys Available

Grand Excel has eight function keys for computer operation. The available functions of the yellow, orange, white and purple keys are shown in the display (fig.11).

OPPONENT SCORE

PAUSE

WATT ODO

KMi

TOTAL TRIP

ROUTE

PRESENT

FALSE

ON OFF

ROUTE

SLOPE

WATT SPD

CAD AVS

KG KCAL

MAX

ON/OFF MENU STOP

DELETE CANCEL PAUSE

STORE ENTER START

OPPONENT PROGRAM TRAINING

yellow key ON/OFF MENU STOP SET - key

orange key DELETE CANCEL PAUSE

white key STORE ENTER START + key 11

purple key OPPONENT PROGRAM TRAINING MODE

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Saving the Data

The Grand Excel computers memory stores all personal data and records the settings of training programs. For each program, you can save a maximum of five trip or logging data. The training information is always stored in SCORE. The data of a distance/slope resistance program is stored in OPPONENT. Note, you must have an OPPONENT to ride a match. During the match, you will see the distance in metres on the display of how much you are leading or trailing. You can view these logging data afterwards on the display or by printing them out. In addition, Grand Excel can store information up to 30 hours. During each training session (if the data logger is switched on), there is a record per five or ten seconds of the actual speed, cadence, pulse rate and power. Also, the date, time, the complete program and personal data are saved during each trip.

Excel Analyser Software

This software provides a range of reporting functions. Trip data can be presented on a PC screen. Your logging data will be clearly shown in the graphs and tables and, if desired, can be printed out. The main benefit of exchanging training information between Grand Excel and a PC is that you can analyse your training. This approach works according to the most advanced training methods and encourages even more targeted training. Because Grand Excel has a two-way data communication system, it is possible to receive and return a cycled program, for example, via diskettes or e-mail. This makes it easy to enter several opponents in Grand Excel, against whom you can ride. You should not cycling on Grand Excel while it is still connected to a PC, since static electricity could damage your PC and Excel computer.

World-wide Bike Competition via the Tacx BikeNet

Tacx BikeNet offers untold possibilities including programs that evolve to keep abreast of the times. Visit the BikeNet at the Tacx website. Select a terrain with its accompanying course. Accept the challenge, measure your strength and try to beat your opponent(s). You might win. E-mail your performance score to Tacx and you will be included in our ranking list of the world's best cyclists.

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3A SETTING GENERAL DATA

Begin by setting general data in the training display. Press the purple key until the word TRAINING appears at the bottom right of the display (fig.12). Activating Pulse Rate Registration, Setting the 24-hour Clock, Date, Printer and Switching the Logger On or Off. While in the training display, press MENU (yellow key). SET-UP and PULSE RATE will start to flash on the display, along with ON or OFF. Follow the instructions for activating pulse rate registration step-by-step, setting the 24-hour clock, date, printer and switching the logger on or off.

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Activating Pulse Rate Registration (fig.12.1)

SET-UP and PULSE RATE will start to flash on the display, along with ON or OFF. 1 1 > 2 Using the +/- key, select ON (to turn the pulse rate on) or OFF (to turn the pulse rate off). You should now either continue or stop setting general data. If you would like to continue setting the 24-hour clock and date, press the MODE key. MINUTES will start to flash at the upper left. Continue with the 24-hour Clock and Date Settings. If you would like to stop setting the pulse rate, press STORE (white key) to save the data. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key). The most recently saved data will then remain in memory.

Setting the 24-hour Clock and the Date (fig.12.2)

MINUTES will start to flash at the upper left. 1 Using the +/- key, set the MINUTES. You can accelerate the numbers by depressing and holding the +/- key. Release the key when the desired value appears. 2 3 4 Press the MODE key. HOURS will start to flash at the upper left. Using the +/- key, set the HOURS. Press the MODE key. DAY will start to flash in the centre of the display. You can browse ahead with the MODE key and, with the SET key, you can go back to the previous data. 5 6 7 8 Using the +/- key, set the DAY. Press the MODE key. MONTH will start to flash in the centre of the display. Using the +/- key, set the MONTH. Press the MODE key. YEAR will start to flash at the bottom right.

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Using the +/- key, set the YEAR. If the settings for the 24-hour clock and date are not (correctly) set, the recorded training information will not show the (correct) time.

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You should now either continue or stop setting general data. If you would like to continue with the printer set-up, press the MODE key. PRT will start flash in the centre of the display. Continue with the Printer Set-up. If you would like to stop with the 24-hour clock and date settings, press STORE (white key) and the entered data will be saved. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key).

Printer Set-up (fig.12.3)

If you have a (DOS compatible) printer with a parallel port, you can also print out the recorded training data in Grand Excels memory. PRT will start to flash in the centre of the display. 1 You can enter the following models using the +/- key: NO (no printer setting), HP DJ (Hewlett Packard Desk Jet), HP LJ (Hewlett Packard Laser Jet), EP 24 (Epson 24-matrix printer). You should now either continue or stop setting general data. If you would like to continue switching the data logger on or off, press the MODE key. LOG will start to flash in the centre of the display. Continue Switching the Data Logger On or Off and Deleting the Loggers Memory. If you would like to stop with the printer set-up, press STORE (white key) and the entered data will be saved. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key).

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Switching the Data logger On or Off and Deleting the loggers memory (fig.12.4)
LOG will start to flash in the centre of the display. 1 Using the +/- key, you can set the data logger as follows: LOG OFF switched off LOG ON 5 data will be saved every five seconds LOG ON 10 data will be saved every ten seconds To delete the data loggers memory completely, select LOG DEL ALL with the +/- key and then press DELETE (orange key). By pressing CANCEL (orange key), you can still stop the delete procedure. By pressing ENTER (white key), you can confirm the delete procedure. The data logger will switch off automatically.

You should now either continue or stop setting general data. 1 If you would like to continue activating pulse rate registration, press the MODE key. The PULSE RATE will start to flash at the right, along with ON or OFF. > Continue with Activating Pulse Rate Registration. 2 If you would like to stop setting general data, press STORE (white key) and the entered data will be saved. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key).

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12.1 Activating Pulse Rate Registration

PROGRAM OPPONENT TRAINING

Yellow

Orange White Purple

MENU
Yellow Orange White Purple

SET UP

OFF ON

12.2 Setting the 24-hour clock and the date

MODE

MINUTES MODE HOURS MODE DAY MODE MONTH MODE YEAR

12.3 Printer Set-up

MODE

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Prt no Prt hp dj Prt hp lj Prt EP 24

12.4 Switching the Data logger On or Off and deleting the logger's memory

MODE

DELETE
Yellow Orange White Purple

Log off

Log on 5

Log on 10

Log del all CANCEL ENTER

Yellow Orange White Purple

CANCEL STORE
Yellow Orange White Purple

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3B SETTING PERSONAL DATA

Start setting personal data in the opponent display. Press the purple key until the word OPPONENT appears at the bottom right of the display (fig.13). 1 > 2 > You now have the following options to continue To go to ID number, set name, pulse rate limits and body weight, press MENU (yellow key). The ID number will start to flash at the upper left. Continue with Select ID Number, Set Name, Pulse Rate Limits and Body Weight. To delete the personal data settings completely: Continue with Delete Personal Data.

Select ID Number (fig.13.1)

The ID number will start to flash at the upper left. 1 1 > 2 Using the +/- key, you can browse ID numbers 1 to 99. Select a free ID number. You should now either continue or stop setting personal data. If you would like to continue with name, minimum and maximum pulse rate limits and body weight settings, press the MODE key. The first character position of the name will start to flash at the upper left. Continue with Name, Minimum and Maximum Pulse Rate Limits and Body Weight Settings. If you would like to stop the settings, press STORE (white key) and the entered data will be saved. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key).

Setting name, minimum and maximum pulse rate limits and body weight settings (fig.13.2)
The first character position of the name will start to flash at the upper left. 1 Using the +/- key, select the first letter or number of the name. By pressing the + key, all the letters of the alphabet will appear successively, followed by the numbers 0 to 9, followed again by the letter A (fig.14). You can speed up the letters or numbers by pressing the +/- key. Release the key when the desired value appears. 2 3 4 Press the MODE key. The second character position will start to flash at the upper left. Using the +/- key, select the second letter of number of the name. Repeat steps two and three to enter a maximum of 16 characters. Each time you press the MODE key, you move on to the next character position. With the SET key, you can return to the previous character position. 5 Press the MODE key three times if the name is shorter than 16 characters. Press it once if the name contains exactly 16 characters. The words MINIMUM PULSE RATE LIMIT will start to flash in the centre of the display.
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13.1 Select ID Number

13.3 Deleting Personal Data

PROGRAM

MENU
Yellow

DELETE
Orange White Purple

OPPONENT
Yellow Orange White Purple

TRAINING

CANCEL
Yellow

ENTER

Orange White Purple

Choos an ID-number

13.2 Setting name, minimum and maximum pulse rate limits and body weight settings
MODE

MODE

1st character of name

2nd character of name MODE

3rd character of name MODE

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MODE

Minimum pulse rate limit MODE

Maximum pulse rate limit MODE

Bodyweight

CANCEL STORE
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Using the +/- key, set the MINIMUM PULSE RATE LIMIT. The value of the minimum pulse rate limit can never be higher than the value of the maximum pulse rate limit. The range limit is between 30 and 250 beats per minute.

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Press the MODE key. The words MAXIMUM PULSE RATE LIMIT will start to flash in the centre. Using the +/- key, set the MAXIMUM PULSE RATE LIMIT. Press the MODE key. The words BODY WEIGHT will start to flash at the bottom right. Using the +/- key, set the BODY WEIGHT in kilograms. Since the calculation that Excel makes of the power is linked to the body weight, it is important to enter the correct weight. The body weight range is between 40 kg and 120 kg. You should now either continue or stop setting personal data. If you would like to continue with the name settings, press the MODE key. The first character position of the name will start to flash at the upper left. Continue with Point 1, Name, Minimum and Maximum Pulse rate Limits and Body Weight Settings. If you would like to stop the settings, press STORE (white key) and the entered data will be saved. If you do not wish to save the data, press CANCEL (orange key). From the opponent display, you can also continue with deleting personal data. The next time Grand Excel starts up, the computer will automatically use the last ID number with related data.

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Deleting Personal Data (fig.13.3)

1 2 3 Using the +/- key, in the opponent display select the ID number whose data you wish to delete completely. Press DELETE (orange key). DELETE will start to flash, with CANCEL below and ENTER next to it. By pressing CANCEL (orange key), you can still stop the delete procedure and by pressing ENTER (white key), you will confirm the delete procedure.

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3C SETTING TRAINING PROGRAMS

Start setting the training program in the program display. Press the purple key until the word PROGRAM appears in the display at the bottom right (fig.15). 1 > 2 > 3 > 4 > You now have the following options to continue To set the route distances of the P0 program: Using the +/- key, select P0 and then continue with Setting Route Distances of P0 Program. To change an existing program: Using the +/- key, select an existing program (P1 to P10) and continue with Modify and View an Existing Program. To set a new program: Using the +/- key, select a free program (P1 to P10) and continue with Setting a New Program. To delete a program entirely: Using the +/- key, select a program (P1 to P10) and continue with Delete a Program.

Setting Route Distances of Program P0 (fig.15.1)

P0 will appear on the display. 1 2 Press MENU (yellow key). The display will show SET-UP and the route DISTANCE will start to flash. Using the +/- key, set the DISTANCE of the routes in Km/Mi. P0 program is a program for unstructured training. During cycling, you can adjust the SLOPE or WATT settings manually. To save these data, P0 is subdivided into a maximum of 15 routes of equal distance (default setting is 1.0 Km/Mi). You can set distances between 0.1 Km/Mi and 25 Km/Mi. 3 Press STORE (white key) to save the route distance settings. If you do not wish to save a changed distance, press CANCEL (orange key). If you change the route distances of program 0, the score stored in Excels memory will be automatically deleted. The data recorded in the data loggers memory will not be deleted.

Modifying and Viewing an Existing Program (fig.15.2)

P1 to P10 will appear on the display. 1 To view a program, you can browse through the programs routes by pressing the MODE key. There are five programs in Excel with pre-determined settings: P1 Start-up Track P2 Classical Ardennes P3 Raid des Hautes Alpes P4 Interval Training P5 The Conconi Test See 4 Training with Grand Excel. These five programs are intended as examples. You are free to modify or delete them.

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Program Opponent
Yellow Orange White Purple

Select program P0 to P10

Training

15.1

Setting Route Distances of Program P0

P0

15.2

Modifying and Viewing an Existing Program

P1 tm P10

MENU MODE
Yellow Orange White Purple

"SET UP"

SET ROUTE / VIEW ROUTE

MODIFYING Route distances MENU "SET UP"

Yellow Orange White Purple

CANCEL

STORE ROUTE MODE SLOPE WATT MODE TIME KM MODE

Yellow

Orange White Purple

CANCEL STORE

Yellow

Orange White Purple

CANCEL
Yellow

ENTER

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Program Opponent
Yellow Orange White Purple

Select program P1 to P10

Training

15.3 New Program Settings

15.4 Deleting a Program

P1 to P10

P1 to P10

MENU "SET UP"

Yellow

DELETE

Yellow

Orange White Purple

Orange White Purple

KM

ENTER CANCEL
Yellow Orange White Purple

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MODE

SLOPE

WATT

MODE

ROUTE MODE SLOPE WATT MODE

MODE

TIME KM

15 Routes CANCEL STORE

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Press MENU (yellow key) to modify the program. ROUTE 1 will start to flash at the bottom left. Using the +/- key, select the route whose value you wish to change. Press the MODE key. SLOPE, or WATT will start to flash. Using the +/- key, change the value setting for SLOPE, or WATT. Press the MODE key. Km/Mi or will start to flash. Using the +/- key, change the value set for Km/Mi or Press the MODE key. ROUTE NO. will start to flash at the bottom left. Repeat steps 2 to 7 to make any further changes to the value settings of other routes. After making changes, press STORE (white key) to save the modified program. If you do not wish to save the changes, press CANCEL (orange key). If you make changes in a program, the scores/opponents stored in Grand Excels memory will be automatically deleted. The data recorded in the data loggers memory will not be deleted. .

New Program Settings (fig.15.3)

P1 to P10 will appear on the display. 1 2 Press MENU (yellow key). The display will show SET-UP and Km/Mi will start to flash. Using the +/- key, you can select the following options: Km/Mi 3 4 Program in Distance. The distance can be set between 0.1 and 25 Km/Mi. Program in Time. The time can be set between 10 seconds and 30 minutes.

Press the MODE key. SLOPE will start to flash at the bottom left. Using the +/- key, select one of the following options: SLOPE WATT Program with Slope Resistance. SLOPE can be set between -4 and +9. Program in Pulse. The Pulse can be set between 40 and 240 beats per minute. Program in Power. The Watts can be set between 0 and 990 Watts.

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Press the MODE key. ROUTE 1 will start to flash at the bottom left. Using the +/- key, set ROUTE 1 or 2.

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Press the MODE key. SLOPE, or WATT will start to flash. Using the +/- key, set the value of SLOPE, Press the MODE key. Km/Mi or will start to flash. Using the +/- key, set the value of Km/Mi or . or WATT.

If you selected pulse/time or pulse/distance, we recommend that you set the time at five minutes and the minimum distance at 2 Km/Mi per route. 11 12 13 Press the MODE key. ROUTE 1 or 2 will start to flash at the bottom left. Using the +/- key, set the ROUTE at 2 or 3. Repeat steps 7 to 12 to set a maximum of 15 routes. You can speed up the numbers or letters by pressing and holding the +/- key. You will move a step ahead with the MODE key. With the SET key, you can move back a step. 14 After completing the settings, press STORE (white key) to save the new program. If you do not want to save the program, press CANCEL (orange key).

Deleting a Program (fig.15.4)

P 1 to P10 will appear on the display. 1 2 Press DELETE (orange key). DELETE and P will start to flash, with CANCEL below and ENTER next to it. .. By pressing CANCEL (orange key), you can still stop the delete procedure. By pressing ENTER (white key), you will confirm the delete procedure.

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Training with Grand Excel

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TRAINING WITH GRAND EXCEL

Before you start training, if you wish, you can activate the pulse rate registration, set the 24-hour clock and date and switch the data logger on or off. See 3A Setting General Data. Further, you can set the personal data (ID number, name, pulse rate limits and body weights) of 99 persons. See 3B Setting Personal Data.

Starting the Training

1 2 Press the purple key until the word PROGRAM appears at the bottom right. Using the +/- key, select the program in the program display that you want to cycle: P0 training without program P1 to P10 training with program To set the route distances of P0 or to view a new or program and view or modify an existing one: See 3C Setting the Training Programs. Start training in the training display. Press the purple key until the word TRAINING appears at the bottom right. If you have activated the pulse rate registration, you should wear a chest band. Be sure to wear the chest band properly and make sure the electrode plates are moist. Before you start training, Grand Excel should be receiving a constant pulse rate from you and you should not be cycling. Wait about five seconds, with speed of between 0 Km/h or Mi/h, until the pulse rate appears at the right of the display, with a flashing heart symbol above it. If you have already started the training, a warning FALSE will flash in the centre of the display. The top bar will also light up. This will only disappear when your speed reaches 0 Km/h or Mi/h and your pulse rate is being received well (fig.16). 6 If the logger is switched on, the recording interval will appear at the upper left of the display, along with the available memory (in hours and minutes). The designation of the training program chosen (P0 to P10) will appear in the centre of the display. Once the memory of the data logger has been used, training information can no longer be saved. The recording will stop and the data logger will turn itself off (LOG OFF). 7 The stopwatch and the program will start when your speed exceeds 2 Km/h or Mi/h and FALSE is not flashing on the display.

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Switching the Pulse Rate Alarm OFF or ON during Training

If your pulse rate should exceed the pulse rate limit setting during training, the alarm will start to beep. You can turn off the alarm by pressing the purple key once. You can reset the alarm by pressing the purple key a second time.

Pausing during Training

If you want to pause during training and you stop before completing the entire training program, the computer will go into slumber mode and the word PAUSE will appear at the upper right of the display. All data will be retained and, when you start cycling again, the computer will be activated from slumber mode and will continue its calculations based on these data. Before starting to cycle, Grand Excel must again constantly be receiving the pulse rate. If you start before the pulse rate is received, the warning FALSE will start to flash in the middle of the display and PAUSE will continue to flash. The top status bar will also light up. It will disappear as soon as your speed reaches zero and your pulse rate is being received well.

Premature Termination of Training

If you do not cycle programs P1 to P10 to the finish, you can store the training information in Grand Excels memory and view it afterwards. 1 2 Press STOP (yellow key). STOP will start to flash with CANCEL and ENTER beside it. By pressing the orange CANCEL key, you can reverse the stop procedure and continue training. By pressing the white ENTER key, you will confirm the stop procedure. With P0, FINISH will start to flash; with P1 to P10, NO FIN will flash. CANCEL and STORE will flash below. Press STORE (white key) to save the training information. If you do not want to save the data, press the orange CANCEL key. If you store the training information of P0 in memory, the old data will always be written over. You can only store one score for P0.

FINISH of the Program

When you have completed the program, the word FINISH will flash on the display. Your score will appear at the right of FINISH (fig.17). You can save this result with the related data. 1 Press STORE (white key) to save the training information. If you do not want to save the data, press the orange CANCEL key. The computer will always save the latest training information, irrespective of performance. If five logging data have been stored, the lowest score will be deleted.

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Training without a Program in P0

In the program display you selected training without a program, P0. The following information will be available in seven different displays during cycling. You can use the MODE and +/- keys to browse ahead through the displays. With the -key, you can browse in reverse. Combination Display (fig.18) WATT Km/Mi ROUTE actual power produced trip distance P0 is subdivided into a maximum of 15 partial tracks of equal distance (default setting: 1 Km/Mi) SLOPE slope resistance and visual display of braking distance SPD actual speed CAD actual pedalling frequency (cadence) actual pulse rate PRESENT Visual display of your progress during training. When you start cycling, a bar will appear that, as you continue to cycle, will move from left to right across the display. Each time you start a new ROUTE, a new PRESENT bar will appear.
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Cadence Display (fig.21) CADENCE CAD AVS MAX 24-hour clock (if set) total number of revolutions during trip actual pedalling frequency average pedalling frequency maximum pedalling frequency

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If the pulse rate registration is activated (see section 3a), you will successively enter three displays involving the pulse rate. If the pulse rate registration is not activated, the combination display will return.

Pulse Rate Display (fig.22) stopwatch, cycling time during trip time within the pulse rate Target Zone setting of minimum pulse rate limit setting of maximum pulse rate limit average pulse rate

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Manual Setting of Slope Resistance or Watts in P0 During cycling or at rest, you can set the slope resistance (SLOPE) or power (WATT) manually. 1 2 3 Press the SET key. SLOPE will start to flash at the bottom left. Using the +/- key, set the value of SLOPE between -4 and +9 in increments of 1. To save the slope value settings, press ENTER (white key) and the SET key to go to the WATT settings. The word WATT will start to flash at the upper left. Using the +/- key, set the value of WATT between 0 and 990 in increments of 10. Press the white ENTER key to save the WATT settings and then press SET to return to slope resistance (SLOPE). Watt (W) = Power (P) x Speed (S) As your cycling speed increases, the mag unit (P) will require less resistance to reach the power (W) setting. Conversely, cycling slowly (with equal setting of WATT), the mag unit will offer more resistance. If you start cycling from a stationary position, theoretically the brake will provide infinite resistance in order to attain the WATT setting. That is not feasible, either for the brake or the cyclist. The WATT setting can therefore be attained within a limited range of speed. The word WATT will then continually flash on the display. When the WATT can no longer be attained, both WATT and FALSE will start to flash (fig.25).

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Training with Programs, in P1 to P10

In the program display you have selected a program (P1 to P10). As with P0, you will now see above the heading PRESENT a bar, which represents your progress in the program, moving from left to right across the display. Above the bar are the words TOTAL TRIP (fig.26). That means that the bar represents progress in the entire program. If you now press the SET key, TOTAL TRIP will move to ROUTE and the bar will move in the opposite direction, from right to left (fig.27). The route bar will now show you your progress per route. Based on the route figure and the length of the route, which will appear on display at the left of the bar, you can see the progress you are making. If TOTAL TRIP is on, the data on the display always refer to your total program. If ROUTE is on, the data on the display refer only to the route you are cycling at present. Programs P1 to P5 have factory settings. Figures 28 to 32 show the settings of these training programs. You can set programs P6 to P10 yourself, See 3C Setting Training Program. Training Programs with Factory Settings

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Training with Programs and Opponents, in P1 to P10

In the program display you have selected a program (P1 to P10). Select an Opponent You can only cycle against an opponent with a program that has a combination slope/distance setting. The training information of such programs is stored as OPPONENT. Start by selecting an opponent in the program display. Press the purple key until the word PROGRAM appears on the display at the bottom right. 1 Using the +/- key, select the desired program with one or more opponents against whom you want to cycle a match (at the top of the display you can see how many OPPONENTS are stored in the program). After selecting the program, press PROGRAM (purple key). You are now in the opponent display. Now press the SET key once. At the top of the display OPPONENT 1 will start to flash. Using the MODE key, you can browse through six displays with recorded training information: the speed display, the cadence display, the pulse rate display, the date and time of the training session, the cyclists personal data and, finally, the Watt display. Using the +/- key, you can switch back and forth among the various OPPONENTS. Press the orange DELETE key to delete an opponent or a score. DELETE and OPPONENT will start to flash, with CANCEL underneath and ENTER beside it. By pressing the orange CANCEL key, you can stop the delete procedure. By pressing ENTER, you will confirm the delete procedure. 6. Press ENTER (white key) after you have made your selection and then press OPPONENT (purple key). You are now in the training display. The selected opponent will appear at the top of the display. Cycling against an Opponent When you start cycling, the opponent will also start to cycle. His bar will move at the top from left to right. Your bar (PRESENT) will run parallel below his. You will then have a visual record of how you perform compared to your opponent. At the left of your own bar, you can also see by how many metres you are leading or trailing (fig.33). Moreover, with the SET key, you can switch between TOTAL TRIP (total track) to ROUTE (partial track). Both bars will then move from right to left across the display. Only in the combination display will your position relative to that of your opponent be visible in metres. For the rest, all data in the seven displays will be the same as that during training in P0.
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VIEWING THE TRAINING INFORMATION Viewing the Training Information on the Display
To view the training information, go to the program display. Press the purple key until the word PROGRAM appears at the bottom right of the display.

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Using the +/- key, select the program information you wish to view (at the top of the display you can see how many SCORES or OPPONENTS are stored in the program). After selecting the desired program with scores or opponents, press PROGRAM (purple key). You are now in the opponent display. Now press the SET key once. At the top of the display OPPONENT 1 or SCORE 1 will start to flash (fig.34). Using the MODE key, you can browse through six displays with recorded training information: the speed display, the cadence display, the pulse rate display, the date and time of the training session, the riders personal data and the last Watt display. Using the +/- key, you can switch back and forth among the various SCORES or OPPONENTS.
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Printing the Training Information

To print the training information via a printer connected to a parallel port, go to the program display. Press the purple key until the word PROGRAM appears at the bottom right of the display. 1 2 > 3 4 5 Using the +/- key, select the program information you wish to print (at the top of the display you can see how many SCORES or OPPONENTS are stored in the program). Check whether the printer setting is correct. See 3A Printer Set-up. Connect a printer cable via Grand Excels parallel port to the printer. Press MENU twice (yellow key). The display will show LAY-OUT ... Using the + key you can browse successively through the displays shown below and the scores or opponents of the program selected. PRINT LAY-OUT ID PRINT LAY-OUT OPP PRINT LAY-OUT P .. 6 Identity overview. Complete list with all ID numbers and related personal data. Opponent overview. Complete overview of all programs stored in Grand Excels memory, with scores and opponents recorded in these programs. Performance overview. Complete overview of the training information in the selected program.

To print the selected display, press the white START key. To return to the program display, press CANCEL (orange key).

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The Excel Analyser software must be installed before you can download the training information to a PC. Place the Excel Analyser CD-Rom disc in de CD-Rom player. The CD-Rom will start automatically. Follow the instructions of the installation program.

Connecting up Grand Excel and Running Excel Analyser Software

1 You can use the Excel Analyser Software to retrieve graphs and tables of the recorded training data on the display. You can also use the Analyser as an easy means of importing or exporting scores, for example, to Tacx BikeNet. You can operate the program using the mouse and keyboard. It is a Windows-based system. Place adapter T1625 in a power point (220-230V/50 Hz.). Connect up Grand Excel using the adapter. To upload or download training information, start in the training display of Grand Excel. Press the purple key until the word TRAINING appears at the bottom right of the display. Connect PC cable T1636 between the printer port of your PC and Grand Excel. When Grand Excel is connected to the PC, a beep will be audible. The connection is working correctly if this sound stops after several time and the text EXCEL: LPT + number of parallel printer port appears at the top right of the introductory window.

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Day Report Grand Excel

When you start the program, the day report will open (fig.35). There, you can see which rides were made that day. The report shows abbreviated training information of all scores. You can obtain more detailed information by using the function keys at the bottom. After selecting the rides you want to delete, press the DELETE key.

35 The date is at the top left. From there, you can use the search key or the calendar to select the scores of a given day that you want to view in detail. The name of the cyclist will appear, along with the program type, the duaration, distance and finishing time. After selecting a score, a summary of the training info will appear in the adjacent column, along with your training experience and notes at the bottom left.

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Calendar

Opens the month selected. The figures in green indicate that there is training information in the PC for the day in question. On days for which no training information has been recorded, the figures will be in black. In the two scroll windows at the top left, you can select MONTH and YEAR. Click on the TODAY button to return to the current day. Browse quickly forward and backward through the days for which scores have been recorded. Days without records will be skipped. Your PC arrow keys can perform the same functions. The last ride appears in the list of options. Opens a search window. Using the DATE RANGE button, you can select the starting and end dates, determine the ranking of the rides, select a name, program type, date, cycling time, distance and finishing time. After double clicking on the selected ride, you will return to the day report.

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Last Ride Search

Notes You can enter personal notes for each ride. The maximum number of characters is 255. Select SENSE from the five different sensory conditions or describe it in your own words in 20 characters or less. For TEMPERATURE, you should enter the degrees in Celsius or Fahrenheit in the space where you trained. Training Information A brief summary of the training information relating to the selected ride will appear at the right of the day report. This will entail information such as ID data, speed, power, cadence and heart rate.

Function Keys
Graph This is a graphic overview of the training information (fig.36). The horizontal axis shows the distance. You can select the data you want to appear in the graph by clicking on SPEED, POWER, CADANCE AND HEARTRATE. The upper and lower limits of the heartrate will be indicated with a dotted horizontal line. The bar graph shows the structure of the training program. It shows the number of selected routes, the unit and value settings. At the bottom of the graph you will find data about the cyclist and his or her score.

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Viewing the Graph With the arrow keys on the keyboard you can relocate the vertical MARKING LINE. The values at the bottom left of the graph correspond to the position of the marking line. The slope value, power, or heart rate is also given. You can also view sections of the graph in detail using ZOOM. Use the mouse to select the section you wish to enlarge. After zooming in, a scroll bar will appear at the bottom of the graph. The data in statistics will change accordingly. Right-click with the mouse on FULL VIEW to cancel the selection. To set minimum, average and maximum performance values and to view energy consumption (KCal of KJoule), select STATISTICS. With PROGRAM, you can turn off the coloured bar. To enhance the quality of the black-and-white letters, you can use the SYMBOLES function to mark the curves in the graph. The NOTES function shows the text entered in the daily report. Table The table provides the most detailed information. It is an overview of data recorded per 5 or 10 seconds the runs (fig.37). You can copy all data in the tables via the TO CLIPBOARD for use in other software programs.

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The red coloured text gives the program per route with unit and value settings. Overlap With this function you can compare two graphs or overviews. Select a ride from the daily report and click on the OVERLAP button. A window will open with all the trips with the same program settings. After making a selection, click on GRAPH and compare the two overlapping graphs that appear. The last-selected score will appear in dotted lines. Overview The performance overview is a summary of the table. The left?hand column shows the structure of the program per route. With the SPEED, WATTS, CADENCE and/or PULSE RATE buttons, you can select the information you want to see. The length of the list will depend on the number of program routes established. Excel > PC Download data from Grand Excel to the PC. 1 > 2 Follow the sequence of instructions entitled Connecting up Grand Excel and Running the Excel Analyser Software. After clicking on the EXCEL > PC button, the communication window with Excel will appear with the text Downloading .... Simultaneously, you will see a progress report of the memory transfer.

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After the memory has been transferred, the new logging data window will appear (fig.38). Select the trip(s) that you wish to store and click on STORE.

38 During downloading, only the new trips will be visible in the window. The Analyser software recognises previously downloaded logging data and will not show it again. If there are no new logging data, the communication window with Excel will show the text no new logging data. PC > Excel Uploading data from the PC to Grand Excel. Only those trips marked with a + sign are stored in the day report as opponents and are suitable for uploading to Grand Excel. 1 > 2 3 Following the sequence of instructions entitled Connecting up Grand Excel and Running Excel Analyser Software. Select a trip marked with a + sign. Click on the PC > EXCEL button. Downloading will start. Afterwards, the upload-to-Excel window will appear, with an overview of the ten program numbers with logging data present in Grand Excel at that moment (fig.39).

39 4 a b 5 Click on the program number under which you want to store the logging data. If you click on a green number, the new logging data will be placed at the end of the row (no more than in fifth place). If you click on a black number, all current information in the row will be replaced by new information. By clicking on the CANCEL button, you will cancel the action. Uploading will start when you click on PC > EXCEL. During downloading (see point 3), new logging data may be included. The new logging data window will then appear. Decide whether you wish to store this information. If you click on logging data in the upload to Excel window, its Performance Overview print report will appear.

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The Status Bar

You can use the status bar to speed up performance of the functions listed below. Print Graph Table Overlap Overview Arrange Windows Excel > PC PC > Excel Prints active graphs and tables. Graphs of training information. List with recorded data per second. Compare two different graphs of the same course. Performance overview.

The windows will overlap on the screen. Download data from Grand Excel to a PC. Upload data from a PC to Grand Excel.

The Menu Bar File

Import Via the right-hand side of the window, select import the course (e.g. a disc, c\), the location of the rides to be imported. Select the rides and then click SAVE. In the search window of the day report, select the rides that you wish to export. After clicking on EXPORT, these files will appear in a newly opened window. After determining the location where the files are to be exported, click SAVE (fig.40).

Export

40 BikeNet Print A direct link to BikeNet at the Tacx website. There is an automatic link for the selected trip and the performance is filled in. Prints active graphs and tables.

Printer Setup Opens a Windows window in which you can select a printer and change the settings. Exit Close the Excel Analyser Software.

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Excel
During downloading, all stored data will be sent. Printer reports can be directly printed out via a printer connected to the parallel port of Grand Excel. However, it is also possible to use the Excel Menu option to review on screen and print out the Identity Overview, the Opponent Overview and the Performance Overview via your PC. ID Opponent Performance Print report Identity Overview. Print report Opponent Overview. Print report Performance Overview.

Options
Language Colour Select one of the available languages. Opens a window in which you can adjust the colour settings. After making a selection, the Windows colour pallet will open, from which you can select a different colour. Clicking on the STANDARD button will restore the default settings. Select one of two standards: Celcius or Fahrenheit. Select the energy unit to be used: kCal or kJoule. Select one of two standards: kg or lbs.

Temperature Consumption Weight

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Arrangement The windows will overlap on the screen. Close Windows Close all windows except the day report. The four windows can be called up individually from the Window menu.

Help
Analyser Help Info www.tacx.nl This option provides a digital version of the manual. Gives the origin and version of the software. Direct link to the Tacx website if the PC has an Internet connection.

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Setting the Excel scale factor and line functions during pulse rate program and speed. Remove the plug underneath the Excel computer. While replacing the plug, depress the SET key until you hear a second beep (fig.41). The scale factor will start to flash at the bottom right. Follow the step-by-step instructions for setting the Excel scale factor and line code during pulse rate program and speed. For recalling the factory settings of the computer. Continue with Fully Resetting the Computer.

Setting the Excel scale factor and line functions during pulse rate program and speed (fig.41.1)
The scale factor will start to flash at the bottom right. The factory-set scale factor ensures that you read the correct power on the computer. The value relates directly to the magnet unit of the trainer and can only be calibrated with a special power meter. 1 2 3 Using the +/- key, you can set the scale factor between 80 and 120. Press the MODE key. The values for ADJUST BRAKE POSITION UP will start to flash. Using the +/- key, you can set these values between 5 and 250. The higher the value of ADJUST BRAKE POSITION UP the more slowly the mag unit will , respond when the desired pulse rate is too low. 4 5 Press the MODE key. The value for ADJUST BRAKE POSITION DOWN will start to flash. Using the +/- key, you can set this value between 5 and 250. The higher the value of ADJUST BRAKE POSITION DOWN, the more slowly the mag unit will respond when the desired pulse rate is too high. 6 7 Press the MODE key. The speed in KM will start to flash at the top left. Using the +/- key, select Mi (miles) or Km (kilometres). After using the Km setting for a time, if you decide to switch to Mi, bear in mind that you will lose all data stored in memory! 1 > 2 You now have two options to continue: To go to the scale factor setting, press the MODE key. The scale factor will start to flash at the bottom right. Continue with point 1 with Excel Scale Factor Setting and Line Functions during Pulse rate Program and Speed. To return to the training display, press ENTER (white key) and the (modified) settings will be stored.

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Completely Resetting the Computer

The scale factor will flash at the bottom right. 1 2

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Press DELETE (orange key). DELETE will start to flash, with CANCEL beneath and ENTER beside it. By pressing the orange CANCEL key, you can stop the delete procedure. By pressing ENTER (white key), you will confirm the delete procedure. All your settings will now be deleted and the computer will return to the factory settings. The ODO (total distance) cannot be reset.

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ERROR MESSAGES
Failure Potential problem Solution1

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1 The arrangement of the Basic when the bike wobbles 1 The CycleForce frame is not level 2 The frame has not been assembled properly 3 The bike does not fit properly in the frame 4 The frame is not fully extended 2 Rubber from the bike tyre sticks to the roller 1 The tyre pressure is too low 2 The roller does not press properly against the tyre 1 A profile tyre was installed 2 There is a pebble (ticking) in the tyre 1 Place the trainer on a level floor 2 Check whether all bolts and nuts are properly tightened 3 Check whether the Tacx Quick-release skewer has been mounted 4 Unfold frame completely 1 Check tyre pressure, minimal 6 atmosphere 2 Turn role so that it presses solidly against the tyre 1 Mount tyre with totally or partially smooth tyre profile 2 Check tyre for damage

3 The bike makes a lot of noise

Grand Excel Computer and mag unit

4 Display is difficult to read or illegible 1 The ambient temperature is too low or too high. 2 The display does not have a good angle of view. 1 Use Excel at ambient temperatures between 5C and 35C (40F and 95F). 2 Adjust the display so that you can look directly at it.

3 The computer is not properly 3 Check the cable and the plug contacts connected to the mag unit. in the computer and the mag unit. They could be dirty, oxidised or bent. 4 Perspiration may have damaged the computer print plate. 5 The print plate of the mag unit is burned out. 5 Part of the display is not functioning 1 It is not known whether that part should light up. 4 The print plate should be replaced. 5 The print plate should be replaced. 1 Check whether all segments work immediately after being turned on (fig.11).

2 The display was damaged due 2 The display should be replaced. to the computer having been dropped.

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Failure 6 Cycling power seems less than shown on the display

Potential problem 1 The mag unit does not brake properly or at all. 2 The mains voltage is too low. 3 Several magnets of the mag unit are loose due to having been dropped. 4 The print plate of the mag unit is burned out.

Solution1 1 Check the cable and plug contacts in the computer and the mag unit. They could be dirty, oxidised or bent. 2 Grand Excel works properly between 220 and 230 V/50Hz. 3 The lid of the mag unit should be replaced. 4 The print plate should be replaced.

7 Cycling power seems higher than shown on the display

1 The bike chain is worn. 2 Tyre pressure is too low. 3 The mag unit is not yet warm. 4 The ambient temperature is too low. 5 The program did not start up properly.

1 Replace the chain. 2 Make sure the rear tyre pressure is good. 3 The mag unit will be warm after about three minutes of cycling. 4 Use Excel at ambient temperatures between 5C and 35C (40F and 95F). 5 > See 4 Starting the Training

8 The pedalling frequency remains zero

1 The cadence sensor has not been connected or the magnet has fallen out of the magnet holder. 2 The sensor was installed out of range of the magnet. 3 There is a break in the cadence sensor cable. 4 The sensor plug is not connected properly to the mag unit. 1 The speed impulses do not reach the computer. 2 The bike wheel does not reach the mag unit roller. 3 The speed sensor in the mag unit is defective.

1 Connect the sensor or install a good magnet. 2 Make sure that the distance between the sensor and the magnet is about 3 mm. 3 Connect a new sensor. 4 Check whether the plug is completely in the connection.

9 The cycle speed remains zero

1 Check the cable and the plug contacts in the computer and the unit. They could be dirty, oxidised or bent. 2 Adjust the mag unit with the adjustment knob, so that the tyres cannot slip. 3 A new print plate will have to be installed in the magnet unit.

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Failure

Potential problem

Solution1 1 Grand Excel must be completely reset, > See 7 Optimising Grand Excel.

10 The present bar is 1 There could be several causes for this. For example, this not - or not procould be because of a static perly - displayed electrical discharge or because the mains power was down during the trip. 11 Loss of Data Logger Memory, Date and Time 1 The battery is (nearly) empty.

1 Replace the battery, (model CR 2032, fig.42). Keep the mains voltage on the computer while changing the battery. This will ensure that the training information is not lost.

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Pulse Rate
12 Pulse rate does not register properly 1 No pulse-rate band is being used. 2 The pulse rate has been turned off in the general data SET UP . 3 The distance between the computer and pulse-rate band is too large. 1 Grand Excel comes with the receiver for a pulse rate transmitter. The pulserate band is optional. 2 > See 3A Activating the Pulse Rate Registration. 3 The maximum distance between the computer and pulse-rate band may be 80 cm.

4 Affected by sources of inter- 4 Primary potential sources of interference are television sets, monitors, ference. Interference is visible PCs, loudspeakers and other equipwhen the pulse-rate band is ment that generates magnetic fields. non-active, while the heart symbol is still flashing. 5 The battery of the pulse-rate band is (nearly) empty. 13 During training with a pulse rate program, the brake setting is not properly adjusted, so that the pulse rate set ting is not reached 5 Replace the battery.

1 Unstable regulating behaviour 1 > See 7 Optimising Grand Excel. of braking status by Grand Excel.

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Error Messages

Failure

Potential problem

Solution1

Printer
14 The printer does not print 1 The printer is not compatible or the print set up is incorrect. 2 The printer cable is not connected properly. 3 The cable is connected properly. 1 The printer set up is incorrect. 2 The printer is incompatible. 1 > See 3A Printer Set Up. 2 Reconnect the printer cable. 3 Check the printer with the same cable connected to a PC. Replace the cable if necessary. 1 Try a different printer set up. 2 > See 3A Printer Set Up.

15 The printer does not print properly

Excel Analyser Software

Several errors could occur as a result of an incorrect connection sequence. See: Connecting up Grand Excel and Running the Excel Analyser Software. 16 Downloading is not possible 1 The arrangement has not been connected properly. 1 > See 6 Connecting up Grand Excel and Running Excel Analyser Software. 1 > See 6 Connecting up Grand Excel and Running Excel Analyser Software. 1 In some PCs, it will be necessary to modify the MODE of the parallel port in the BIOS. Follow the instructions given in your PC manual.

17 Using the printer causes problems in other software

1 The arrangement was connected in the wrong sequence. 1 The bi-directional printer port has not been configured properly.

18 Downloading is not possible, although everything was connected in the proper sequence

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EU Declaration of Conformity

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Speed (Km/h or Mi/h) SPD current speed Kilometer or Miles per hour 0,1 to 99,9 Km/h or Mi/h Stopwatch, cycling time capacity 8 hours, 59 min. 59 seconds KM/MI trip distance capacity 9999,9 Km or Mi ODO total distance capacity 99.999 Km or Mi AVS average speed capacity 99,9 Km or Mi per hour Power (watt) WATT current power capacity 2 - 999 watt AVS average power capacity 999 watt MAX maximum power capacity 999 watt K trip use in kCal capacity 999,9 kCal/kJoule Pedalling Frequency (cad) 24-hour clock 23 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds CAD Current pedalling frequency 0-250 pedal revolutions per minute AVS average pedalling frequency 250 pedal revolutions per minute MAX maximum pedalling frequency 250 pedal revolutions per minute TRP Pedal revolutions per trip 99.999 pedal revolutions Sundry Temperature Range 5 C to 35 C (40F to 95F) Maximum distance for receipt of pulse-rate 80 cm Battery CR 2032 Battery life expectancy approximately five years Registration, interval data logger 5 or 10 seconds, optional Data logger capacity maximum, 30 hours Modifiable Data WATT, modifiable power 0-990 Watt in increments of 10 SLOPE resistance -4 to +9 in increments of 1 modifiable Pulse Rate 40-240 beats / minute, increments of 1 KM, mod. number of Km/Mi / route 0.1-25 km or mi, in increments of 0.1 Modifiable time per route 10 sec. to 30 min. in increments of 10 s ID identity numbers Max. 99 characters, each with a maximum of 16 characters Body weight setting 40-120 kg Pulse ( ) Pulse rate in target zone 8 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds - average pulse rate 250 beats per minute MAX maximum pulse rate 250 beats per minute

10 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
In accordance with the EU Machinery Directive 93/68EU Appendix II A. We, Technische Industrie Tacx BV, Rijksstraatweg 52, 2241 BW Wassenaar the Netherlands hereby declare that the machine described below both in its excel design and construction and in the version marketed by us conforms to the relevent safety- and health-related requirements of the appropriate EU Directive. This declaration shall cease to be valid if modifications are made to the machine without our approval. Product: Type: Technical Data: CycleForce Grand Excel 220 V AC 50 Hz

Applicable EU Directives: EU Machinery Directive (89/392/EU), in version 93/68/EU - EU Low-Voltage Equipment Directive (73/23/EU) - EU Directive on Electromagnetic Compatibility (89/336/EU), in version 93/31/EU. Harmonised standards applied: EN 50081-1: EN 55022 (1993) class B, EN 50082-1: EN 61000-4-2; EN 61000-4-3; EN 610004-4; EN 61000-4-5 and EN 61000-4-6 It is ensured through internal measures that series-production units conform at all times to the requirements of current EU Directives and relevant standards. Wassenaar, 23-09-2001 J.H.J. Tacx

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11 WARRANTY PROVISIONS
Tacx products are manufactured in accordance with the highest quality standards. A warranty period of one (1) year from the date of purchase applies to manufacturing or material defects of all Tacx products. Save the sales slip, since that is your proof of purchase! 1 2 3 4 5 The warranty shall expire if the product shows clear evidence of the following: use for any purpose other than that for which it was intended inexpert use, repairs or dismantling damage due to accidents or neglect damage to the computer's printer plate caused by perspiration and/or humidity defects that occur during shipment or transport of the product The warranty does not apply to parts subject to normal wear and tear (e.g. batteries). Shipping Costs Shipping charges to a Tacx dealer or Tacx Service Centre are for the owner's account. Tacx Service Centre will carry out repairs and provide return shipping without charge. Procedure If, during normal use, a product does not function properly for any reason whatsoever, return it to your dealer, along with proof of purchase (copy of the sales slip) and a completed service form. You can also ship it directly to the nearest Tacx Service Centre in your country. There is a list of Tacx Service Centres in the Tacx catalogue, the user's manual and at the Tacx web site. Follow the instructions for return shipments. The Tacx Service Centre will only accept return shipments accompanied with completed service forms. The Tacx Service Centre will repair or replace products covered by the warranty within 30 days, free of charge. Technische Industrie Tacx bv shall be the sole judge as to whether a product is covered by the warranty. If a product is not covered by the warranty, it will be repaired and the charges will be billed. If the cost of repair exceeds 50.00 Euro, you will receive a cost estimate in advance. After receiving your confirmation, the product will either be repaired or returned to you in its original state. Instructions for return shipments Only send those parts of the Tacx product that require repair. Repack everything carefully in the original packaging. Transport damage will be for your account. Fill in the service form completely and clearly. Include a copy of the sales slip. Send the package prepaid - with optional insurance - to the Tacx Service Centre in your country. Liability Tacx bv reserves the right to modify, improve or to cease manufacturing any of its products without prior notification. Tacx bv shall not be obligated to add new features or elements to previously sold products, even if said products are returned under cover of warranty. Tacx bv may replace defective parts by equivalent parts of similar quality, if identical parts are not available. Tacx bv will not accept liability whatsoever for direct, incidental or particular damages arising from or relating to the use of the products.

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