Technogym Vario Excite + 700LED User manual

V
VA AR RI IO O
E X C I T E +
REV.4.2

The information contained in this manual is intended for QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS who have
completed a specific TECHNOGYM training course and are authorized to perform machine start-up
and adjustment procedures as well as extraordinary maintenance or repairs which require a thorough
knowledge of the machine, its operation, its safety devices and working procedures.
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PROCEDURES ON THE MACHINE
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Contents
1. GENERAL NOTICES.............................................................................................................................................1.1
1.1. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................................1.1
1.2. RECOMMENDATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................1.1
1.3. GENERAL RULES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................1.2
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................2.1
2.1. PRODUCT CODES ................................................................................................................................................2.1
2.2. SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTURE .............................................................................................................................2.3
2.3. COLOUR OPTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................2.3
2.4. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS ..............................................................................................................................2.4
2.5. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS .......................................................................................................................2.5
2.5.1. Overall dimensions.................................................................................................................................2.5
2.5.2. European and overseas packing dimensions..........................................................................................2.6
2.6. AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................2.7
2.7. CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS..........................................................................................................................2.7
2.8. WIRING DIAGRAMS .............................................................................................................................................2.8
2.8.1. 500LED model (ARM Board).................................................................................................................2.8
2.8.2. 500SP model (ARM Board)....................................................................................................................2.9
2.8.3. 700LED model (ARM Board)...............................................................................................................2.10
2.8.4. 700SP model (ARM Board)..................................................................................................................2.11
2.8.5. 700VISIO model (CPU Board).............................................................................................................2.12
2.9. CABLES ............................................................................................................................................................2.13
2.9.1. CBQ cables...........................................................................................................................................2.13
2.9.2. CU Cables ............................................................................................................................................2.14
3. PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION............................................................................................................................3.1
3.1. BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................................3.1
3.2. LED DISPLAY BOARDS.......................................................................................................................................3.2
3.2.1. ARM Board: 500 and 500SP models......................................................................................................3.2
3.2.2. ARM Board: 700 and 700SP models......................................................................................................3.3
3.2.3. C-Safe board ..........................................................................................................................................3.3
3.2.4. Dual TGS reader....................................................................................................................................3.3
3.3. VISIO DISPLAY BOARD .....................................................................................................................................3.4
3.3.1. CPU Board: 700VISIO model................................................................................................................3.4
3.3.1.1. Back-Up battery........................................................................................................................................................... 3.4
3.3.2. LCD inverter ..........................................................................................................................................3.5
3.3.3. Digital/Analogue tuner board................................................................................................................3.5
3.3.4. Integrated LAN network board (Wired) .................................................................................................3.5
3.3.5. Wireless network board (without cables)...............................................................................................3.6
3.3.6. Audio/Video external device connector board.......................................................................................3.7
3.3.7. Headphone jack......................................................................................................................................3.7
3.3.8. C-Safe board (integrated) ......................................................................................................................3.7
3.3.9. Service USB port (integrated)................................................................................................................3.7
3.3.10.Optional Accessories..............................................................................................................................3.8
3.3.10.1. iPod docking station ....................................................................................................................................................3.8
3.3.10.2. Client USB port ........................................................................................................................................................... 3.8
3.3.10.3. Dual TGS reader .......................................................................................................................................................... 3.8
3.4. CARDIO RECEIVER BOARD...................................................................................................................................3.9
3.4.1. HR/HS (Chest belt/Hand Sensor)...........................................................................................................3.9
3.4.2. HR (Chest Belt) ....................................................................................................................................3.10
3.5. BRAKE BOARD .................................................................................................................................................3.11
3.6. ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE ..............................................................................................................................3.12
3.7. MAGNETIC BRAKE ............................................................................................................................................3.12

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3.8. SPEED SENSOR..................................................................................................................................................3.13
3.9. POWER ENTRY MODULE....................................................................................................................................3.13
3.10.ALTERNATOR ...................................................................................................................................................3.13
3.11.BATTERY..........................................................................................................................................................3.14
3.12.EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY INPUT .....................................................................................................................3.14
3.13.BRAKE CONTROL..............................................................................................................................................3.15
3.13.1.Mechanics ............................................................................................................................................3.15
3.13.2.Control 3.15
3.13.2.1. ELECTROMAGNETIC Brake...................................................................................................................................3.15
3.13.2.2. MAGNETIC Brake ....................................................................................................................................................3.17
3.13.3.The signals involved.............................................................................................................................3.18
4. ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................................4.1
4.1. CARDIO THEATER CONNECTION..........................................................................................................................4.1
4.2. PC LINK FOR PROGRAMMING ..............................................................................................................................4.2
4.3. MONITOR PLUG FOR C-SAFE PORT......................................................................................................................4.3
4.4. VISIOWEB UPGRADE.......................................................................................................................................4.3
4.4.1. VISIO vs VISIOWEB ..............................................................................................................................4.3
4.4.2. VISIOWEB upgrade for VISIO models...................................................................................................4.3
4.4.3. UpGrade from LED to VisioWEB ..........................................................................................................4.4
4.5. ACCESSORISE .....................................................................................................................................................4.4
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................................5.1
5.1. SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................5.1
5.2. EQUIPEMENT MOVING.........................................................................................................................................5.2
5.2.1. Spostamento a mano ..............................................................................................................................5.2
5.2.2. Moving with hand-trolley.......................................................................................................................5.3
5.3. RECOMMENDED ANTENNA SIGNAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................5.4
5.4. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................5.5
5.5. FIRST POWER-ON ................................................................................................................................................5.5
6. TROUBLESHOOTING...........................................................................................................................................6.1
6.1. TROUBLESHOOTING MENU:LED MODELS ..........................................................................................................6.2
6.1.1. Accessing configuration of 500 models..................................................................................................6.2
6.1.2. Accessing configuration of 700 models..................................................................................................6.2
6.1.3. Automatic Test........................................................................................................................................6.3
6.1.3.1. I2C Devices Test..........................................................................................................................................................6.3
6.1.3.2. LED Test...................................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
6.1.3.3. Serial Ports Test........................................................................................................................................................... 6.4
6.1.4. Manual Test............................................................................................................................................6.4
6.1.4.1. Man. Keyboard Test.....................................................................................................................................................6.4
6.2. TROUBLESHOOTING MENU:VISIO MODEL .........................................................................................................6.5
6.3. THE DISPLAY FAILS TO ILLUMINATE ....................................................................................................................6.6
6.3.1. LED models............................................................................................................................................6.6
6.3.2. SP models...............................................................................................................................................6.8
6.3.2.1. The Display does not illuminate...................................................................................................................................6.8
6.3.2.2. The Display doesn’t remain on when stopping the execution of the exercise............................................................ 6.10
6.3.3. VISIO models .......................................................................................................................................6.12
6.4. THE TOUCH SCREEN DOES NOT WORK /IT’S NOT CALIBRATED ..........................................................................6.16
6.5. NO AUDIO SOUND .............................................................................................................................................6.16
6.6. NO TV PICTURE................................................................................................................................................6.16
6.7. THE RADIO DOES NOT PLAY ..............................................................................................................................6.16
6.8. THE IPOD DOES NOT WORK...............................................................................................................................6.17
6.9. MESSAGE ON DISPLAY “THE EQUIPMENT IS LOCKED (COM)”.................................................................6.19
6.10.THERE IS NO RESISTANCE.................................................................................................................................6.20
6.11.THE RESISTANCE IS INCORRECT........................................................................................................................6.22
6.12.THE SPEED SIGNAL IS INCORRECT .....................................................................................................................6.24
6.13.THE MACHINE DOES NOT READ THE TGS..........................................................................................................6.26
6.14.THERE IS NO HEART RATE SIGNAL.....................................................................................................................6.28
6.14.1.HR/HS RECEIVER (Hand Sensor).......................................................................................................6.28

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6.14.2.HR/HS Receiver (Chest Belt)................................................................................................................6.32
6.14.3.HR RECEIVER (Chest Belt).................................................................................................................6.35
6.15.THE TELEMETRIC HEART RATE SIGNAL IS INCORRECT.......................................................................................6.37
6.15.1.Chest Belt .............................................................................................................................................6.37
6.15.2.Hand Sensor.........................................................................................................................................6.41
7. DISASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS...................................................................................................................7.1
7.1. DISASSEMBLING THE DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................7.1
7.1.1. 500 and 500SP version...........................................................................................................................7.1
7.1.2. 700 and 700SP version...........................................................................................................................7.2
7.1.3. VISIO versions........................................................................................................................................7.3
7.2. DISASSEMBLING BOARDS AND COMPONENTS......................................................................................................7.4
7.2.1. LED Display (ARM Board)....................................................................................................................7.4
7.2.1.1. ARM board (A)............................................................................................................................................................7.5
7.2.1.2. C-Safe board (B).......................................................................................................................................................... 7.6
7.2.2. VISIO Display 15” (CPU Board)...........................................................................................................7.7
7.2.2.1. Wireless board (A)....................................................................................................................................................... 7.8
7.2.2.2. Tuner DVB-T board (B).............................................................................................................................................7.10
7.2.2.3. Tuner board ATSC (B1) and ISDB-T (B2)................................................................................................................7.11
7.2.2.4. LCD Inverter (C)........................................................................................................................................................7.12
7.2.2.5. CPU board (D)........................................................................................................................................................... 7.13
7.2.2.6. LCD (E) + Touch Screen ...........................................................................................................................................7.14
7.2.2.7. Headphone Jack (F) ...................................................................................................................................................7.15
7.2.2.8. Dual TGS reader + USB port (G)............................................................................................................................... 7.16
7.2.2.9. iPod Docking Station (H)...........................................................................................................................................7.17
7.2.2.10. Frontal plugs TGS + USB and cover.......................................................................................................................... 7.18
7.3. DISASSEMBLING THE KEYBOARD /TOUCH SCREEN ..........................................................................................7.19
7.3.1. LED Keyboard......................................................................................................................................7.19
7.3.2. VISIO version.......................................................................................................................................7.21
7.4. DISASSEMBLING THE CARDIO RECEIVER...........................................................................................................7.22
7.4.1. HS/HR Receiver (Chest Belt/Hand Sensor)..........................................................................................7.22
7.4.2. HR Receiver (Chest Belt)......................................................................................................................7.23
7.5. DISASSEMBLING THE HAND SENSOR (FIXED HANDGRIPS)..............................................................7.24
7.6. DISASSEMBLING THE HAND SENSORS (MOVING LEVERS)...................................................................................7.25
7.7. DISASSEMBLING THE GUARDS...........................................................................................................................7.26
7.7.1. Disassembling the centre guard...........................................................................................................7.26
7.7.2. Disassembling the side guards.............................................................................................................7.27
7.7.3. Disassembling the bottom centre guard...............................................................................................7.29
7.7.4. Swivel belt connector guard.................................................................................................................7.30
7.8. DISASSEMBLING THE FOOTBOARDS ...................................................................................................................7.32
7.8.1. Disassembling rear footboard..............................................................................................................7.32
7.8.2. Disassembling front footboard.............................................................................................................7.33
7.8.3. Disassembling the lever footboard.......................................................................................................7.34
7.9. DISASSEMBLING THE LEVER .............................................................................................................................7.35
7.9.1. Disassembling the footboard lever.......................................................................................................7.35
7.9.2. Disassembling the upper lever .............................................................................................................7.37
7.10.DISASSEMBLING THE FIXED HANDGRIPS............................................................................................................7.40
7.11.DISASSEMBLING THE LEVER HANDLEBARS .......................................................................................................7.41
7.12.DISASSEMBLING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE BOARD .................................................................................7.43
7.13.DISASSEMBLING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE .............................................................................................7.44
7.14.DISASSEMBLING THE LOWER TRANSMISSION (FLYWHEEL –DRIVEN PULLEY –PRIMARY UNIT) .........................7.45
7.14.1.Disassembling th flywheel (A)..............................................................................................................7.46
7.14.2.Disassembling the driven pulley (B).....................................................................................................7.48
7.14.3.Disassembling the primary unit (C) .....................................................................................................7.49
7.15.DISASSEMBLING THE UPPER TRANSMISSION (FLYWHEEL –COGGED BELT –MAGNETIC BRAKE) ..................7.51
7.16.DISASSEMBLING THE BELTS AND MAGNET........................................................................................................7.55
7.16.1.Short belt disassembling.......................................................................................................................7.55
7.16.2.Disassembling the magnet (Anti bottom dead point)............................................................................7.57
7.16.3.Disassembling the long belt .................................................................................................................7.58
7.16.4.Pin with snap-rings (A) ........................................................................................................................7.60
7.16.5.Pin with eccentrics (B) .........................................................................................................................7.60

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7.17.DOUBLE PULLEYS ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLING .................................................................................................7.62
7.18.DISASSEMBLING THE SPEED SENSOR.................................................................................................................7.63
7.19.DISASSEMBLING THE RIGID STOP AND THE LEVER SHOCK ABSORBER................................................................7.64
7.20.DISASSEMBLING THE BATTERY.........................................................................................................................7.65
7.21.DISASSEMBLING THE FLYWHEEL AND STATOR GROUP......................................................................................7.66
8. ADJUSTMENTS......................................................................................................................................................8.1
8.1. BELT TENSION ....................................................................................................................................................8.1
8.2. ADJUSTING THE SHORT BELT ..............................................................................................................................8.2
8.3. ADJUSTING THE LONG BELT ................................................................................................................................8.3
8.3.1. Machines with slotted pulley..................................................................................................................8.3
8.3.2. Machines without slotted pulley.............................................................................................................8.6
8.4. POSITIONING THE ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE WINDING......................................................................................8.8
8.5. GREASE ON LONG AND SHORT BELTS..................................................................................................................8.9
8.6. THE MACHINE IS NOT FLAT ...............................................................................................................................8.10
9. MACHINE CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................................................9.1
9.1. USER MENU CONFIGURATION:500LED MODELS ................................................................................................9.1
9.1.1. Language................................................................................................................................................9.2
9.1.2. Units of measurement.............................................................................................................................9.2
9.1.3. Maximum exercise time..........................................................................................................................9.2
9.1.4. Pause time..............................................................................................................................................9.3
9.1.5. Cooldown time........................................................................................................................................9.3
9.1.6. Default age.............................................................................................................................................9.3
9.1.7. Default weight........................................................................................................................................9.4
9.1.8. Default duration.....................................................................................................................................9.4
9.1.9. Default calories......................................................................................................................................9.4
9.1.10.Default distance......................................................................................................................................9.5
9.1.11.Enable TGS ............................................................................................................................................9.5
9.1.12.Enable keyboard.....................................................................................................................................9.5
9.1.13.Modifiable target frequencies ................................................................................................................9.6
9.1.14.Enable custom messages........................................................................................................................9.6
9.1.15.Resetting parameters to default values...................................................................................................9.6
9.1.16.Format P&P key.....................................................................................................................................9.7
9.1.17.SN 9.7
9.2. USER MENU CONFIGURATION:700LED MODELS ................................................................................................9.8
9.2.1. Language................................................................................................................................................9.9
9.2.2. Distance..................................................................................................................................................9.9
9.2.3. Maximum excercise time ........................................................................................................................9.9
9.2.4. Pause time..............................................................................................................................................9.9
9.2.5. Cooldown time......................................................................................................................................9.10
9.2.6. Enable TGS ..........................................................................................................................................9.10
9.2.7. Enable keyboard...................................................................................................................................9.10
9.2.8. Modifiable target heart rate.................................................................................................................9.11
9.2.9. Enable custom messages......................................................................................................................9.11
9.2.10.Edit custom messages...........................................................................................................................9.11
9.2.11.Change messagges languages..............................................................................................................9.11
9.2.12.Enable multi-language mode ...............................................................................................................9.12
9.2.13.Resetting parameters to default values.................................................................................................9.12
9.2.14.Format P&P.........................................................................................................................................9.12
9.2.15.SN 9.12
9.3. SERVICE MENU CONFIGURATION:LED MODELS ...............................................................................................9.13
9.3.1. Accessing configuration of 500 models................................................................................................9.13
9.3.2. Accessing configuration of 700 models................................................................................................9.13
9.3.3. Low kit parameter ................................................................................................................................9.15
9.3.3.1. Read from low kit ......................................................................................................................................................9.15
9.3.3.2. Write to low kit..........................................................................................................................................................9.15
9.3.3.3. Default Setting........................................................................................................................................................... 9.16
9.3.3.4. Table of configuration parameters: ............................................................................................................................ 9.16

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9.3.4. Operating data .....................................................................................................................................9.17
9.3.4.1. Read from low kit ......................................................................................................................................................9.17
9.3.4.2. Write to low kit..........................................................................................................................................................9.18
9.3.4.3. Machine usage data....................................................................................................................................................9.18
9.3.5. Errors log.............................................................................................................................................9.19
9.3.5.1. Read from low kit ......................................................................................................................................................9.19
9.3.5.2. Reset Errors................................................................................................................................................................9.19
9.3.5.3. COM.Fault.................................................................................................................................................................9.20
9.3.5.4. View Errors................................................................................................................................................................9.20
9.3.6. Standard settings..................................................................................................................................9.21
9.3.7. Low kit menu ........................................................................................................................................9.21
9.3.7.1. Low kit version ..........................................................................................................................................................9.21
9.3.7.2. Low Kit fault code ..................................................................................................................................................... 9.22
9.3.8. High kit version....................................................................................................................................9.22
9.3.9. BOOT version.......................................................................................................................................9.22
9.3.10.Key Reader Version..............................................................................................................................9.22
9.4. CONFIG.: VISIO -VISIOWEB USER MENÙ...................................................................................................9.23
9.5. SERVICE MENU CONFIG.: VISIO -VISIOWEB.........................................................................................9.24
9.5.1.1. Table of configuration parameters .............................................................................................................................9.25
10.UPDATING THE SW............................................................................................................................................10.1
11.FUNCTIONAL TEST MD MODELS..................................................................................................................11.1
11.1.ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST................................................................................................................................11.1
11.2.TEST MECCANICI DI SICUREZZA ........................................................................................................................11.3
11.2.1.Checking the assembly of the transmission and levers systems............................................................11.3
11.2.2.Checking the assembly of the guards ...................................................................................................11.3
11.3.START-UP CHECK..............................................................................................................................................11.3
OLIST OF CRITICAL SPARE PARTS.........................................................................................................................11.4
12.SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................12.1
12.1.ORDINARY MAINTENANCE OPERATION..........................................................................................................12.2
12.1.1.Setting up the operation (Daily)...........................................................................................................12.2
12.1.2.External cleaning operations (Daily)...................................................................................................12.2
12.1.3.Internal cleaning operations (Monthly) ...............................................................................................12.2
12.1.4.Complete operation (six-menthly)........................................................................................................12.2
12.2.EXTRA-ORDINARY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.............................................................................................12.3
12.2.1.Checking the working conditions.........................................................................................................12.3
12.2.2.Checking the operation of the cardiotester receiver............................................................................12.3
12.2.3.Checking the operation of the hand sensor..........................................................................................12.3
12.2.4.Checking the state of wear of the pedal lever belt................................................................................12.3
12.2.5.Checking the amount of play on the ball joints....................................................................................12.3
12.2.6.Checking the wear of rubber parts.......................................................................................................12.3
12.2.7.Checking the belts ................................................................................................................................12.3
12.2.8.Checking the play of the lever and pedal group...................................................................................12.3
12.2.9.Checking the display ............................................................................................................................12.4
12.2.10. Checking the wiring and connections ....................................................................................12.4
13.APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................................................13.1
13.1.PASSWORD MENUTABLE...................................................................................................................................13.1
13.2.REQUIRED TOOLS..............................................................................................................................................13.2

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1. GENERAL NOTICES
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This document is reserved for Technogym Service technicians, and is intended to provide
authorized personnel with the necessary information to correctly carry out repairs and maintenance.
A thorough knowledge of the technical information contained in this manual is essential for
completing the professional training of the operator.
In order to facilitate consultation, the paragraphs are accompanied by schematic drawings which
illustrate the procedure being described.
This manual contains notices and symbols which have a specific meanings:
WARNING: non observance may result in accident or injury.
CAUTION: non observance may cause damage to the machine.
Information about the operation in progress.
Observation about the operation in progress.
1.2. RECOMMENDATIONS
Technogym recommends the following steps for planning repair procedures:
•Carefully evaluate the customer’s description of the machine malfunction and ask all the
necessary questions to clarify the symptoms of the problem.
•Clearly diagnose the causes of the problem. This manual provides the fundamental theoretical
basis, which must then be integrated by personal experience and attendance at the training
courses periodically offered by Technogym.
•Rationally plan the repair procedure so as to minimize the downtime necessary for procuring
spare parts, preparing tools, etc.
•Access the component to be repaired, avoiding any unnecessary operations. In this regard it will
be useful to refer to the disassembly sequence described in this manual.

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1.3. GENERAL RULES FOR REPAIR PROCEDURES
1. Always mark any parts or positions which may be confused with each other at the time of
reassembly.
2. Use original Technogym spare parts and lubricants of the recommended brands.
3. Use special tools where specified.
4. Consult the Technical Newsletters, which may contain more up-to-date information on
adjustments and maintenance than those contained in this manual.
5. Before starting the repair procedure, make sure that the recommended tools are available and in
good condition.
6. For the procedures described in this manual, use only the specified tools.
The tool sizes quoted in this manual are expressed in mm.

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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. PRODUCT CODES
The machine codes take into account all the possible variants and options available for the products.
The machine code, which does not include the Serial Number, consists of 16 alphanumeric
characters arranged as follows:
Characters
Description
Key to values
1,2,
Line type
DA
= Excite +
3,
Machine type
F = Vario
4, Product version
5 = 500
7 = 700
5, Type of power supply 3=
multi-voltage
4= self-powered
M= Medical Device - CE
6, Type of Display
L
= LED
W= VisioWEB
Y= VisoWEB (Capacitive TS)
7, Integrated accessories
N= None
T= Wellness System
I= iPod + USB
A= iPod + USB + WS
8, 9, Colour of the frame AL = Silver
AN = Anthracite
10, 11, Colour of upholstery
00
= None
AG = Grey
K0 = Blue
M0 = Bordeaux
NA = Black
Z0 = Brown
12, Guards colour G=
Flint grey
R= Renault grey
13, TV standard
0 = none
C= DVB-T/C HD
D= DVB-T
A= ATSC / QAM-B
I= ISDB-T

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Characters
Description
Key to values
14,15, Language
00 =
Multi-language
BR = Portuguese
CN = Chinese
DA = Danish
DE = German
ES = Spanish
FR = French
IT = Italian
JP = Japanese
NL = Dutch
RU = Russian
TR = Turkish
UK = British English
US = American English
16. Type of packing.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, S, U
See the table below.
DAF73CAAN00RD00E
all of the Excite + line machines will be shipped with the specific power cable for the
destination country. In particular this means a cable with the standard plug used in
the installation country.
This implementation also means a change in the product code. Specifically the last character of the
product code will be characterised based on the options shown in the table below:
16th Character
Product code
Main country
of use
Plug standard Type of
packaging
A
Australia
A S/NZS 3112
Overseas
B
Brazil
NBR 14136
Overseas
C
China
CPC S-CCC
Overseas
D South Africa SANS 164-2 Overseas
E
Europe (EC)
EEC 7/16
European
F USA (UL 250 V)
NEMA 5-15/
NEMA 5-20
Overseas
G
Great Britain
BS1363
European
H Argentina IRAM 2073 Overseas
I
Italy
EEC 7/16
Italy
J
Japan
JIS 8303
Overseas
K
Great Britain
BS1363
Overseas
S
Europe (EC)
EEC 7/16
Overseas
U
USA (UL 110 V)
NEMA 6-15/ NEMA 6-20
Overseas
As shown in the table above, the 16th character also identifies the type of packaging depending on
the destination country, i.e. DAF73WAAN00RD00E.

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2.2. SERIAL NUMBER STRUCTURE
The Serial Number, consists of 14 alphanumeric characters arranged as follows:
Characters
Description
key to values
1,2,3,4,5,6, Product type,
DAF = VARIO Excite +
5= 500
7= 700
3
=
multi-voltage
4= self-powered
M= Medical Device - CE
L= LED
W= VisioWEB
Y= VisoWEB (Capacitive TS)
7,8,
Year of production,
10 = 2010
9,10,11,12,13,14.
Progressive.
000001
For example, a possible product code would be:
DAF73W10000001
2.3. COLOUR OPTIONS

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2.4. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
MODELS
700VISIO
700LED
700SP
500
500SP
Power requirement: 100-240Vac
50-60Hz
Self-
Powered
100-240Vac
50-60Hz
Self-
Powered
Energy
consumption:
max 75W max 35W NO max 35W NO
Stand-by
consumption:
47W 9W NO 9W NO
Resistance,
(120 SPM):
30-500W 50-500W 30-500W 50-500W
Difficulty level:
1 - 25
Max user weight:
180Kg – 397lbs
Fast Track Control:
YES
NO
HR monitoring:
Double Hand sensor, Telemetry
Telemetry
Maintenance:
Maintenance not required, software Serial upload
Goal oriented
display:
YES
Calorie Coach:
YES
Select language by
the user:
YES NO
Plug & Play System:
YES
Total number of
programs:
21
Quick Start, Goals (Time, Distance, Calorie),
CPR, Profiles (6 default, 9 custom), Test.
11
Quick Start, Goals (Time,
Distance, Calorie), CPR,
Profiles (6 default).
Sub-maximal Test:
Fitness test
Wellness System:
Optional
Language available:
13
UK English, USA English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Dutch,
Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Danish
93/42/CEE
certification:
NO
YES
(700MD)
NO
YES
(500MD)
NO

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2.5. MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS
MECHANICALCHARACTERISTICS
Width (mm – in)
1940 mm – 76,4”(Static)
1990 mm – 78,3”(Operating)
Length (mm – in)
730 mm – 29”
Height (mm – in)
1700 mm – 67”
Weight (Kg – lbs)
200Kg - 400 lbs
2.5.1. OVERALL DIMENSIONS

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2.5.2. EUROPEAN AND OVERSEAS PACKING DIMENSIONS

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2.6. AMBIENT SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature
Operating
from 10° to 25° C
Storage
from -10 to 70° C
Humidity
Operating
from 20% to 90% non-condensing
Storage
from 20% to 90% non-condensing
2.7. CONFORMITY TO REGULATIONS
The machine conforms to the following standards:
EUROPE
USA
EMI
EN 55014-1 (2006)
EN 55014-2 (1998)
EN55022 ( 2009)
EN 61000-3-2 (2007)
EN 61000-3-3 (2008) UL 1647
Safety
EN 60335-1 (2008)
EN 957-1 (2006)
EN 957-9 class SA (2003)
Directives
2006/42/CE
2004/108/CE
2006/95/CE
Moreover:
•Electrical isolation class: Class I;
•Protection rating: IP20.

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2.8. WIRING DIAGRAMS
2.8.1. 500LEDMODEL (ARM BOARD)
DISPLAY
ARM BOARD
KEYBOARD
C-SAFE
BOARD
CN8
CN1
CN9 CN1
CN3
CN2
BRAKE
ENTRY
POWER
MODULE
BRAKE
BOARD
CN4
CN3 CN1
CN2
SPEED
SENSOR
Patch.
Conn.
CBQ-13
CU270
Patch.
Conn.
CU269
VAC CU312 CU271
Patch.
Conn.
DUAL TGS
READER
CN7
CN1
CBQ-32
CU132
HR CARDIO
RECEIVER
CN1
CU291
Serial
Power
CU273