TENDO Unit User manual
CONTENT
1 Battery……………….………………………………………………….…………………………………3
2 Attachement to tripod/rack………..………………………………….………………………………… 3
3 Data cable and microcomputer….…………………………………….………………………………. 4
4 Data cable and sensor unit……….…………………………………….……………………………….4
5 Where to attach sensor unit….….…………………………………….………………………………..5
6 ON/OFF……………………………………………………………….…………………………………..5
7 Enter the setup mode………….………………………………….……………………………………..6
8 Exit from setup menu……….…….……………………………………………………………………..6
9 Factory settings…………………………………………………………………………………………..7
10 Setup sequence……….…………….………………………………………………………………….7
11 Deleting data………………..……………………………….…………………………………………..8
12 Deleting last repetition………..…………………………….…………………………………………..8
13 Memory…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
14 Battery saver…………………………………………….…………………………..…………………..8
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Quick Start
1. Battery
New rechargeable batteries are pre-installed in the battery compartment."
Before the microcomputer is operated, it is necessary to pull out a safety plastic strap from the
battery compartment to release the battery contact. Afterwards, tighten the 2 battery compartment
screws using a Phillips screwdriver.
2. Attachement to a Tripod
Unfold the tripod and attach the microcomputer magnet to the tripod metal plate.
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Attachement to a Rack
Attach the microcomputer to the rack via the magnet on the back of your microcomputer unit.
Place the Unit under the barbell, facing forward or sideways.
3. Data cable and microcomputer
Plug the male connector of your Data Cable into the connector at the bottom of the microcomputer.
4. Data cable and sensor unit
Plug the other end of the Data Cable into the appropriate connector on your Sensor Unit.
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5. Where to attach Sensor Unit?
Fasten the cord of the sensor unit to the bar, dumbbell or top weight of the weight stack with the
Velcro strap."
Position the cord so that, during the exercise, the trajectory of the cord will be as close to
perpendicular to the floor as possible. See below examples.
6. To turn the power on or off, press the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds, until you
hear a short beep.
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If the batteries are charged, the green LED light
flashes."
Red LED light indicates low battery power.
7. Enter the setup mode
Identifying the parameters in the Setup Mode:
•Load (Weight) – microcomputer indicates on upper display „LoAd“
•Filter – microcomputer indicates on upper display „FILt“
•Audio signal - Upper Limit – microcomputer indicates on upper display „A-UP“
- Lower Limit – microcomputer indicates on upper display „A-LO“
•% limit for Partial Avg. Power and Peak Force (from 1 to 100%) – microcomputer indicates on
upper display „P-AP“
•Rest time (ON/OFF) – microcomputer indicates on upper display „r-t“
•Eccentric average velocity (ON/OFF) – microcomputer indicates on upper display „ECS“
•Lbs (ON/OFF) - microcomputer indicates on upper display “lb” if the input weight setting in
pounds is turned on
8. Exit from setup mode
Press Reset Button and all changes will be saved."
If you do not press Reset Button, the microcomputer exits from setup mode automatically after 30
seconds, without saving new settings.
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Press the Mode Button for 3 seconds, until you
hear a short beep.
To scroll down the setup menu, press the
Mode button
Use the Up and Down button to change
settings.
9. Factory settings
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Load: 50kg"
Filter: 35 cm"
Audio signal upper limit: 100%"
Audio signal lower limit: 90%"
Partial Average Power and Peak Force range: 50% Rest Time: OFF
Eccentric Average velocity (ECS): OFF
Weight setup in lbs: OFF
10. Set Up Sequence
1. Press ON/OFF button for 3 seconds
2. Set Load (Weight in Kg or Lb if turned on) - change by using the Up and Down arrow
buttons.
3. Press MODE button for 3 seconds
4. Set Load - (Weight in Kg) - second option even during the exercise set - change by using
the Up and Down arrow buttons.
5. Press MODE button
6. Set Filter - see list of suggested Filters in main manual Page 9
E.g. 70-90cm - Power Snatch/Clean, Clean Pull, Snatch Pull
30-40cm - Squat, Jerk, Hang Clean and Hang Snatch
30-35cm - Bench
7. Continue down list „A-UP“, „A-LO“, „P-AP“, „r-t“, and „ECS“
8. To quit setup menu press the RESET button.
9. The microcomputer will show you the load (weight) in the bottom window. After 10 seconds
of the sensor standstill this will go onto RestTime measurement (if Rest Time is turned
on).
10. SET 2 – Change Weight without resetting all the information. Press MODE button for 3
seconds. Change Load with UP and DOWN arrow buttons. Press Reset
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11. The Display will show you last repetition (Power or Velocity etc. in top window, Percentage
of Highest Power/Speed etc. in middle window and repetition in bottom window.
12. After 10 seconds the bottom window will revert to Rest Time (if Rest Time is turned on).
13. When you start 2nd set, it will immediately revert back to repetition. If there is no
measured data, change the weight simply by using Up and Down button.
14. If Eccentric Average Velocity (ECS) is turned on, middle display shows average value of
downward velocity, alternating with percentage value.
11. Deleting Data
Press Reset. This calls up delete process for all the data. Upper display shows "rSt" and middle
display shows "ALL". To delete all data, press Reset button, again.
To leave deleting process after the Reset button was pressed, press Up and Down button.
12. Deleting last repetition
Press the ON/OFF button. This calls up delete process for last repetition data. The Upper display
shows "dEL." Lower Display shows “Rep”. To delete last repetition, press ON/OFF again.
To leave deleting process after the ON/OFF button was pressed once, press Up and Down button.
13. Memory
If there are data in the microcomputer before turning off, the data will stay in the memory as long
as RESET is not pressed. After the microcomputer is turned on again the upper display shows
"nnn". This indicates that there are data to be recalled. Do this by pressing the up and down
button. It is also possible to continue exercising without deleting this information. However, it will
compare the previous Power or Speed data against your new workout.
14. Battery Saver
The microcomputer has a built-in battery saver to prolong the battery life. After 2 minutes of
microcomputer rest period, the battery saver is turned on (6 LED Mode lights flashing clockwise)
and the microcomputer switches off the displays. The battery saver is turned off automatically by
pulling the Sensor Unit cable, or pressing any button. If the rest time is turned on, lower display
shows rest time. After 3 minutes of microcomputer inactivity, the battery saver will turn off the lower
display as well.
Please read the FULL user’s manual for more information.
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