V0.4 User Manual
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1. of the Ercolina computer and are the following Total pushes divided between left and right arm up to 16 777 215 pushes Total distance up to 16 777 215 meters Total time up to 4660 hours 20 minutes 15 seconds Average speed calculated with total distance and total time ratio Total Left pushes Total Right pushes Total distance m Total time H M S Average Speed km h 8 11 4 1 4 2 CONNECTION WITH USB PORT Connection to a power supply with usb port The Ercolina Power Meter Display is supplied with a wall cube 5V DC with mini USB connector See the picture aside Upgrading the Firmware The Ercolina Power Meter Display is still in its infancy The software of the microcontroller is in evolution the number of screens here described is based on the V0 4 of the firmware more screens and functions will be added and the user can keep the Ercolina computer updated On the web site www upperbodypower com is available under the Downloads menu the Folder dedicated to the Ercolina Power Meter There are two files one file is the Software to install on the computer to connect with the Ercolina It is called epm code vx x hex The other file is the version of the Firmware available to update the Ercolina Power Meter The file it is called Powerup for Windos XP zip The upgrade software at the moment is only available for Windows Vista XP 2000 NT 98 other Operative Systems will be support2. ERCOLINA POWER METER DISPLAY DISPLAY FOR ERCOLINA UPPER BODY POWER emm E ERCULIHH llpmper body Power Ul zz D 1 1v m vw soon a E A E b d MIRCO COLLAVO SPORTS EQUIPMENT Via del Fagher 12b 32030 Quero BL ITALY Tel 39 0439788509 Mobile 39 3284174159 e mail info upperbodypower com www upperbodypower com ia an January 2013 Firmware Release v 0 4 CN b t ird This page is intentionally left blank CONTENTS 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 3 6 3 7 3 8 4 1 4 2 ERCOLINA POWER METER OVERVIEW COMPONENTS CENTRAL UNIT LAYOUT BATTERIES BATTERY TYPE BATTERY REPLACEMENT USING THE ERCOLINA POWER METER WELCOME SCREEN WORKOUT SCREEN GRAPHIC RAPPRESENTATION OF THE SPEED GRAPHIC RAPPRESENTATION OF THE SPEED WITH VALUE GRAPHIC RAPPRESENTATION OF THE FORCE WITH VALUE GRAPHIC RAPPRESENTATION OF THE POWER WITH VALUE REPRESENTATION OF THE FORCE POWER CADENCE AND SPEED TOTALS SCREEN CONNECTION WITH USB PORT CONNECTION TO A POWER SUPPLY WITH USB PORT UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE a A A COCON nN OO U1 Ui Ul O 11 1 ERCOLINA POWER METER OVERVIEW The Ercolina Power Meter analyze the performances of athletes on the Ercolina Upper Body Power it measure of the speed of the Ercolina sides FOR EACH SINGLE ARM and dedicated software execute the calculations to provide instantaneous speed km h left and right value distance meters average of the two a
3. amp amp amp amp amp 5 EG RE amp 5 555 amp 5 5 amp 5x it toe amp E b amp amp amp amp b 555 amp amp bo ok amp bbt amp amp boe x bt amp 5 ps X Left arm Right arm 3 5 Graphic representation of the speed with value On the Graphic speed screen the user can observe if there are differences in speed between left and right arm for push execution in addiction the value of the speed is shown the graph is less defined than the previous screen Left arm Right arm 6 11 3 5 Average force calculation with graphic representation of the speed On the average force calculation screen the user can observe if there are differences in force between left and right arm for push execution in addiction the speed of the execution is graphically represented The Force calculation is correct while the force is enough to keep the flywheel rotating for 2 rounds after the end of the poling The average force is calculated for each push and the value is showed immediately after the push E amp amp os amp amp 5 ee o E ob amp o RR 5B BERE d amp amp o5 5 E it amp 5 5 BELENEN amp amp Sa i 5B B tea b E Sa tia B ta b amp pitt RB BR RE amp ti amp b ob s d 5 b 5 s d amp amp amp ti amp E E amp amp 5B amp G2 rur Left arm Right arm 3 6 Average power calcula
4. ed soon The following steps are necessary to upgrade the Ercolina Power Meter to the newest version of the software STEP 1 Download the two files from the web site STEP 2 Click on the zip file and then Install the program Powerup exe on your PC STEP 3 Dismount the Ercolina Power Meter from the Ercolina and then connect it to your PC with a mini USB cable not included STEP 4 On the Ercolina Power Meter press simultaneously the two buttons global reset t mode 9 11 STEP 5 Release the button global reset while keeping pressed the mode button STEP 6 Release the mode button at this point the Ercolina Power Meter enter the connection modality and it is ready for the Update the right led should be on STEP 7 Start the program powerup exe this program sense the connection with the Ercolina computer and it shows the message Ercolina Power Meter connected if the connection is not successful and it remains disconnect repeat from STEP 4 until it shows the connected message Click on Update ll Ercolina PowerMeter Update Update STEP 8 Select the hex file downloaded from the web site and then click on Open Choose a file Look in Oo e m My Recent Documents P hy Documents hay peda File name spm code 0 2 hex hi My Network Files of type All files Cancel 10 11 STEP 9 The update process is indicated by the progressing bar the
5. o other battery types or mix of the two types are recommended Batteries replacement When the average cells voltage is under 1 0 V the signal of low battery appear on the welcome screen lo the Ercolina Power Meter change brightness and other functions to low power mode giving a few extra hours of usage before the battery run out completely To change the battery open the two batteries compartments by removing the battery covers left and right and fit 4 AA batteries Take care to ensure they are fitted with the correct battery polarity Replace the battery covers Training data are saved in the inner memory when the Ercolina Power Meter shut down sleep mode automatically after 1 minute and 15 seconds of inactivity to avoid data loss wait that the Ercolina Power Meter enter sleep mode and then change the batteries The Ercolina computer can function also with only 2 AA batteries The battery charger is not included Connecting a 5V power supply via the USB port the Ercolina computer use the USB power supply and the batteries are automatically disconnected from the circuit Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved disposal methods that protect the environment N 4 11 Push for opening the batteries compartment USING THE ERCOLINA POWER METER DISPLAY The Ercolina Power Meter Display provide different screens modalities by pushing the mode button 3 2 Welcome screen On the welcome screen
6. or USB port power supply 1 11 1 2 Central Unit Layout The Ercolina computer is controlled with the 3 frontal buttons and a backside reset button There is not on off button because the Ercolina computer can sense the functioning of the Ercolina Upper Body Power and automatically turn on if movement is detected The Ercolina computer turns automatically in low consumption mode if the Ercolina is not used for about 26 seconds If the Ercolina Upper Body Power is not used for about 1 minute and 15 seconds the Ercolina computer turns automatically off The function of the buttons at the time of the release v0 4 of the inner software is described in the following picture Reset Mode button Unimplemented chronometer button button Left led Right led The Ercolina computer is connected to two sensor strips via two slots on the upper side Slot for the Slot for the Connector to the Connector to the left sensor strip right sensor strip 2 11 On the back side of the Ercolina computer there is another button for the global reset Speaker Global Reset button On the bottom side there are the two battery compartments Left and Right and the USB port Battery USB port Battery compartment Left compartment Right 3 11 2 2 1 Lid BATTERIES Battery Type The Ercolina computer has been designed for use with disposable not rechargeable alkaline batteries or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH batteries N
7. progress bar will go two times one for writing process and one for verifying process in this state avoid disconnecting the USB cable from the Ercolina Power Meter Ercolina PowerMeter Update LI Li STEP 10 When the process end successfully the Ercolina Power Meter will restart from the welcome screen Ercolina PowerMeter Update Update STEP 11 Disconnect the USB cable and mount the Ercolina Power Meter on the Ercolina t 7 i 4 j 1 1 LU ERCOLIHH LI Pref QOL z TiN i Ub at D 1 2 11 11
8. rms instantaneous cadence for each push push minute left and right value average force for each push in kgs left and right value and average power for each push in watts left and right value The Ercolina Power Meter give all these measures for both double poling and diagonal technique The internal memory keeps the total for number of pushes covered distance and average speed also when the Ercolina computer is turned off or without power supply The Ercolina Power Meter weight 500 grams and it is easy to carry together with the Ercolina Upper Body Power it is powered from normal 4xAA batteries that can endure for up to 10 hours of training outdoor for fixed installation there is the included 220v AC DC 5V adapter It can be upgraded easily thanks to the USB connection with a PC and a dedicated software We will release upgrades periodically adding new screens and functions Special screens can be supplied ad personam for particular needs The Ercolina Power Meter can be ordered already installed on a new Ercolina but it can be easily installed on all Ercolina Upper Body Power machines produced magnetic models since 2007 onward The installation on existing machines take approximately 15 minutes Components The Ercolina computer is provided with the following parts 1 Central Unit 2 Sensors strips 3 Adhesive square tapes 2 Magnets 2 Cables for connection 1 Applicator 2 Screws for sensors strips mounting 1 Wall cube f
9. the user can observe the release of the Firmware of the Ercolina computer the voltage level of the battery cells or the presence of an USB cable connected with a 5V power supply or PC ERCOLINA Upper body Power Firmware Batteries release average voltage Low battery indicator Lo appear in this area 3 3 Workout screen On the workout screen the user can observe the speed in km h for each side of the Ercolina the number of pushes for each arm the length of the push in rounds of the cord drum the cadence a chronometer and the covered distance The Ercolina computer increase the time and the distance only when the Ercolina is moving Left arm cadence Right arm cadence pushes minute pushes minute Left arm Right arm pushes pushes Left arm Right arm length length of of the push the push Right arm Left arm Speed km h Speed km h Chronometer Distance meters HH MM SS D 5 11 On this screen the middle button function as a reset of the number of pushes distance and chronometer The pushes are counted if the length of the push is over 2 rounds of the cord drum 3 4 Graphic representation of the speed On the Graphic speed screen the user can observe if there are differences in speed between left and right arm for push execution th amp ste tt m i at s th amp it E E te tt E amp st aa b s 555 at t b b 5 amp BR RR b
10. tion with graphic representation of the speed On the average power calculation screen the user can observe if there are differences in power between left and right arm for push execution in addiction the speed of the execution is graphically represented The Power calculation is correct while the force is enough to keep the flywheel rotating for 2 rounds after the end of the poling The average power is calculated for each push the value is showed immediately after the push E E B BoB amp E B B amp t as ttt amp b 5 B B s 5 5 o5 B bom B B s 5 tit 5 bos B B a 5 B5 BOB BB B B amp B5 5 BOR B RB B B E t b b B amp B5 amp Bob ee B 5 5 B OB B Be B B E B5 Boo B Be 5 B E E 5 Bo bE B B E B tt amp tE AGED amp 5 5 5 5 BR B B 5 5 5 5B b m s m 5 5 m B 5 ow E 5 B B B b b B B a B5 ti amp b EB B B Left arm Right arm 7 11 3 7 3 8 Representation of the force power cadence and speed together On this screen the user can observe the values of Force average for push in kg Power average for push in watt cadence each push in pushes minute and instantaneous speed of the machine in km hour all together refer to point 3 5 and point 3 6 for additional information s Totals screen On the totals screen the user can observe the total work done with the Ercolina the reset button or the exhaustion of the battery has no effect the data are stored in the permanent memory
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