CALIBRATION

The key to testing is calibration of your CompuTrainer. To measure your training progress, you must compare your present condition with previous levels. To do this accurately, the equipment must be correctly calibrated to ensure the conditions for each test are as similar as possible. This procedure should also be done before all workouts so that the results are meaningful.

The ergometer/calibration software and handlebar module chip were introduced by RacerMate in 1994. If you do not have this feature, contact Racermate (the company) at 1-800-522-3610 and purchase it. You can install the chip yourself with the instructions they provide, and you'll find the modest cost makes your CompuTrainer even more valuable to your training.

Calibration Procedure
Use the CompuTrainer in the Stand-Alone Mode (the stereo cable NOT connected to the EXT PC jack for the Nintendo unit).
  1. Ride for five minutes to warm up the tire and equipment.
  2. Enter the calibration mode by pressing the "+" and "-" keys simultaneously. The screen will show the letter "U" in the lower left corner and the number "200" in the lower center. The number "00.00mph" appears at the top of the screen.
  3. Begin pedaling. The word "UP" appears on the right of the screen. Speed up to 25mph. Stop pedaling and allow the wheel to coast to a stop. When the wheel stops, the measured rolling resistance will appear at the top of the screen. Save this number by pressing F3 ("Set"). Repeat this two more times to ensure accuracy. Calibration is now complete.
  4. Press the "Reset" key to return to the Ergometer Operating Mode. You may stay in the Stand Alone Mode or insert the stereo cable into the handlebar module jack.
  5. Begin your workout or test.

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