First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower FDF User manual

FLUIDROWER
1
FDF Console withFDF Console with
ADJUSTABLE
FLUID RESISTANCEFLUID RESISTANCE
MACHINES
FLUIDROWER.COM FIRSTDEGREEFITNESS.COM
User Guide Version 1.0

FLUIDROWER
2
FLUIDROWERROWER - The Rowers fitted with Bluetooth Consoles
CONSOLE OVERVIEW
WORKOUT OPERATION
START UP SCREEN
USING THE CONSOLE
Workout Display
Display Readings
USING CONSOLE BUTTONS
Console Buttons
Changing Target Distance
Changing Chart Type
Console Reset
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Equipment Selection
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
Connect to Mobile Device
Connect to Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor
Connect to Bluetooth Heart Rate Touch Handle
CONSOLE SUPPORT
FDF Connect Console DFU/Firmware APP
Firmware Update
RESISTANCE LEVEL CALIBRATION
HANDLING & MAINTENANCE
General
Battery Replacement
SPECIFICATIONS
3
4
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
9
10
10
11
11
12
13
13
14
CONTENTS

FLUIDROWER
3
Viking PRO V
Viking 3 V
Viking 2 V
Apollo PRO V
NEON PRO V
Trident PRO V
Viking PRO XL
Apollo PRO XL
MEGA PRO XL
VX-3
E550
VX-2
E350
THE RANGE ASCENDING - ENTRY to ADVANCED
PRO MODELS SUITABLE FOR COMMERCIAL USE
5 ADJUSTABLE LEVELS V SERIES - HORIZONTAL 518mm TWIN TANK
10 ADJUSTABLE LEVELS XL SERIES - HORIZONTAL 540mm TWIN TANK
10 ADJUSTABLE LEVELS COMMERCIAL SERIES - VERTICAL 525mm TWIN TANK
Apollo V
FTMS (FiTness Machine Service protocol) Consoles are compatible
with Apple and Android Devices plus BT Heart Rate Straps/Monitors.

FLUIDROWER
4
CONSOLE OVERVIEW
+ First Degree Fitness Fluid Rower Models
+ Bluetooth® FTMS Rower Data Compatibility
+ Bluetooth® Heart Rate Monitor Compatibility - Including Polar Bluetooth® Monitors
+ Automatic Resistance Level Detection
+ Numeric Display of Workout Data, Stroke Metrics and Heart Rate
+ Real-Time Speed and Watts History Scrolling Charts
+ Set Distance Workouts
+ Simple 3 Button User Interface
+ Auto power down after 5 minutes of no activity (ONLY if Bluetooth® is not connected)
+ 2 x D Cells for Extended Battery Life
WORKOUT OPERATION
This console has 2 modes of operation.
JUST ROW - allows users to exercise with no time or distance limits.
SET DISTANCE - allows users to exercise for a desired distance.
START UP SCREEN
Press any button or begin exercising to power on the console. The startup screen displays firmware
version information, selected equipment model, and battery level.
Firmware Version:
August 11, 2020 @ 7:40pm
Model: 1000 (Pro V, 5 Level Rower)
Battery Level: 93%

FLUIDROWER
5
USING THE CONSOLE
500M TIME: While a workout is ongoing this will show Time to complete a 500m split based on
current Pace. When a workout is paused or stopped this will show average 500m split
time based on accumulated distance and elapsed time.
TIME: Workout elapsed time in minutes and seconds.
WATTS: While exercising, this shows the Power for the previous stroke. When a workout is
paused or stopped, this shows average power based on average split time.
CALS: While exercising this shows kCals/hr burned. When a workout is paused or stopped
this shows total kCals burned.
DIST: Accumulated Distance.
PULSE: Heart Rate from a Bluetooth® connected heart rate monitor.
LEVEL: Current resistance level which automatically updates when adjusted on the rower.
SPM: Current cadence as Strokes per Minute.
CHART: Shows real-time Speed or Watts history.
DISPLAY READINGS
WORKOUT DISPLAY

FLUIDROWER
6
PRESS ANY BUTTON TO TURN ON CONSOLE
RESET BUTTON: Press and hold RESET to reset console readings to zero.
Click RESET to toggle between the two chart types, Watts or Speed.
UP BUTTON: Press UP to increment display fields.
DOWN BUTTON: Press DOWN to decrease display fields.
USING CONSOLE BUTTONS
CONSOLE BUTTONS
CHANGING TARGET DISTANCE
+ Turn on console.
+ Press and hold RESET to clear console data.
+ Use the UP/DOWN buttons to set target distance.
+ Press UP to add 100m to distance (+500m when distance is ≥ 1000).
+ Press DOWN to subtract 100m from distance (-500m when distance is > 1000).
+ When exercise begins the distance will decrease until it reaches 0.
+ At this point the console will stop recording and must be RESET before commencing further exercise.

FLUIDROWER
7
CHANGING CHART TYPE
Click RESET to toggle between chart types
WATTS HISTORY REAL-TIME SPEED
CONSOLE RESET
To clear workout data press and hold RESET for 3+ seconds.
Note – Bluetooth® will be disconnected.
USING THE CONSOLE

FLUIDROWER
8
If required, follow these steps
1. Remove the batteries from the console.
2. While reinserting the batteries press and hold the RESET and UP buttons for 3+ seconds.
3. The console will beep twice and the select equipment screen will be displayed.
4. The CAL field shows the currently selected equipment.
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
EQUIPMENT SELECTION
The correct equipment type is set at the factory as part of the manufacturing process so this
procedure should not be required by an end user under normal circumstances.
EQUIPMENT ID IN CAL WINDOW EQUIPMENT ID
1000 5 Level Horizontal Tank Rowers - V and Pro V Models
1001 10 Level Horizontal Tank Rower - XL and Pro XL Models
1002 10 Level Angled Tank Rowers - E350 and V2 Models
1003 10 Level Vertical Tank Rowers - E550 and V3 Models
5. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the required equipment.
6. Press RESET to confirm selection and the console will reboot with the selected configuration.
HOLD TO REST SELECT EQUIPMENT

FLUIDROWER
9
1. Power on the console.
2. Press and hold UP and DOWN buttons for 3+ seconds.
3. The console will beep once and display the BT connect screen.
4. Press the UP button to select Bluetooth® FTMS connection.
5. Follow the equipment select instructions of the app. See example below.
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
CONNECT TO MOBILE DEVICE
For connection to a recognized fitness app running on a mobile device follow these steps.
6. When a successful connection is made the console will show a simplified workout screen,
charts only with no readings. It is assumed the connected app will show workout data in a
suitable format.
7. If no connection is made within 60s the console will return to the standard workout screen.
For the FDF FLUID CONNECT app, the user will be presented with the following equipment select
screen. Click CONNECT to complete the connection.
POWER ON
BLUETOOTH
CONNECT SCREEN
WAITING FOR
CONNECTION
CONNECTED

FLUIDROWER
10
1. Power on the console.
2. Ensure the Heart Rate monitor is in close proximity with the console
3. Press and hold UP and DOWN buttons for 3+ seconds.
4. The console will beep once and display the BT connect screen.
5. Press the DOWN button to select Bluetooth® Heart Rate connection.
6. Follow the connect instructions of the Heart Rate Monitor.
*Compatible monitors should automatically connect if within range
BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY
CONNECT TO BLUETOOTH HEART RATE MONITOR
Follow these steps to connect with a Bluetooth® Hear Rate monitor.
7. When a successful connection is made the console will return to the workout screen with the
heart symbol displayed in the PULSE field.
8. If no connection is made within 60s the console will return to the workout screen.
1. FDF Heart Rate Handle will also transmit battery level information
2. Standard Bluetooth Heart Rate protocol with encrypted BT communication.
FDF HEART RATE HANDLE
Inbuilt Heart
Rate Sensors
Inbuilt Heart
Rate Sensors
POWER ON
BLUETOOTH
CONNECT SCREEN
CONNECTED AND
HEART RATE DISPLAYED
WAITING FOR
CONNECTION

FLUIDROWER
11
To update the Firmware simply follow the instructions provided by the App.
FDF FLUID CONNECT APP
CONSOLE FIRMWARE UPDATE
The Firmware for the FDF FluidRower consoles can be updated, using the FDF Fluid Connect App.
FDF Fluid Connect App is available on Apple App Store and Google Play.
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ke/app/fluid-connect/id1514909463
Google - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=no.unichamp.android.fdf&hl=en_AU&gl=US
START
TURNING CONSOLE ON
SELECT BT OPTION
SELECT EQUIPMENT
GETTING INTO OPTIONS
DFU/FIRMWARE COMPLETE
DFU/FIRMWARE UPLOADING
CONSOLE SUPPORT

FLUIDROWER
12
If needed the following procedure is to calibration the resistance level sensory.
TO DO THIS FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
1. Power on the console.
2. Press and hold REST and DOWN for 3+ seconds.
3. The console will beep once and display the calibration screen.
4. Set the Fluid Resistance to level 1 and wait a few seconds before clicking RESET.
5. Set the Fluid Resistance to level 2 and wait a few seconds before clicking RESET.
6. Set the Fluid Resistance to the next level and wait a few seconds before clicking RESET.
7. Repeat #6 until all levels have been done (5 or 10 depending on Fluid Resistance Tank).
8. When all levels are done the console will reboot.
9. Check calibration by cycling through all resistance levels.
*The numbers below is a non realistic
example of calibration of a 5 level tank
FLUID RESISTANCE LEVEL CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
LEVEL 5
HORIZONTAL
LEVEL 10
ANGLED OR VERTICAL
LEVEL 10
XL HORIZONTAL
FDF - FLUID ROWER - FLUID RESISTANCE TWIN TANKS

FLUIDROWER
13
+Do not press or scratch the product with any sharp objects.
+Do not forcibly bend the product.
+When the product is stored, make sure it is packed in a packing box and stored within
recommended temperature range.
+Do not use or store the product under conditions where the product will be exposed to water,
organic solutions, or acid.
+Do not use the product under direct sunlight.
+Clean the product with a soft cloth and neutral detergent or alcohol.
+When contaminated with chemicals, wipe them off immediately with caution not to cause injury.
HANDLING & MAINTENANCE
GENERAL
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
1. Slide up rear battery cover
2. Remove old batteries
3. Insert new batteries
4. Reinsert battery cover
SLIDE UP

FLUIDROWER
14
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM RATING
Supply Voltage ~2.5V - 3.3V 2 x D Cell Batteries
Operating Voltage 3VDC ±5% 30mV peak to peak maximum ripple and noise
Current Consumption 8mA (typical operation)
3uA (sleep mode) Bluetooth ON, LCD all ON, Sensor ON
Operating Temperature 0°C to +80°C Avoid condensation
Storage Temperature 0°C to +80°C Avoid condensation
Speed Sensor < 100KHz
Level Sensor 100K Potentiometer
LCD
28½ x 7 Segment
Digits
8 x Annunciators
20 x 16 Dots
Chemical Resistance
Toluene, Trichloroethylene, Acetone, Alcohol, Gasoline, Machine
Oil, Ammonia, Glass Cleaner, Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Wine, Salad Oil,
Vinegar, Lipstick, etc.
This product is lead-free and compliant with RoHS