Wahoo Fitness GymConnect Operating instructions

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GymConnect*Retrofit*Module**
Installation!and!Programming!guide*
Version!1.0*
June!8,!2017!
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Table of Contents
Component identification
Introduction
Components
Installation
Programming
Verification

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Introduction
*The*Wahoo*GymConnect*Retrofit*is*a*plug*and*play*Bluetooth*and*ANT+*connectivity*solution*
for*CSAFE*enabled*fitness*equipment.**When*connected*with*a*compatible*app,*the*GymConnect*
retrofit*sends*realtime*data*from*the*fitness*equipment*device*to*the*app,*allowing*users*to*track*
and*analyze*their*workout.*GymConnect*Retrofit*is*compatible*with*Wahoo’s*RunFit*application*and*
other*mobile*applications*that*support*Wahoo’s*latest*API*for*iOS*and*Android.***
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The*connection*process*is*very*simple,*the*user*opens*the*compatible*app,*the*app*recognizes*the*
GymConnect*Retrofit*broadcasts*and*the*smartphone’s*image*scanner*is*opened*automatically,*the*
user*simply*scans*the*QR*code*label*affixed*to*the*fitness*equipment*device*to*complete*the*
connection*process.**
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Components
The*GymConnect*Retrofit*Kit*includes*the*following*
1. GymConnect*Retrofit*module*
2. 3*foot*blue*Ethernet*cable**
3. 3M*VHB*double-sided*tape*
4. Base*QR*code*label*
5. QR*code*labels*with*unique*IDs*
6. Installation*and*programming*guide**
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Installation
1. Locate*the*CSAFE*port*on*the*fitness*
equipment.*Typical*locations*include*the*back*
of*the*console*or*near*the*power*cord.**Refer*
to*the*equipment*user*manual*or*
manufacturer*support*resources*for*guidance*
on*CSAFE*port*location*if*you*are*not*able*to*
readily*locate*it.*
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2. On*fitness*equipment*use*a*cleaning*solution*such*as*rubbing*
alcohol*to*clean*the*area*where*you*would*like*to*attach*the*
GymConnect*retrofit*module.*After*cleaning*wipe*the*area*dry.*
Then,*clean*the*bottom*of*retrofit*module*and*wipe*dry*and*affix*
the*yellow*side*of*the*double-sided*tape*to*the*bottom*of*the*
GymConnect*retrofit*module.*
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3. Remove*the*red*side*off*the*double*
sided*tape*and*attach*the*
GymConnect*retrofit*module*to*the*
fitness*equipment*device.*After*
securely*affixed*to*the*machine,*
connect*the*Ethernet*cable*between*
the*retrofit*module*and*the*CSAFE*port.*
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4. Wipe*the*side*of*the*base*label*containing*instructions*and*
attach*one*of*the*included*QR*code*labels*to*a*base*label*in*
the*area*noted.*Clean*the*area*where*the*base*label*will*be*
affixed*to*the*fitness*console*and*wipe*dry*then*attach*the*
base*label*to*desired*location*on*fitness*console.*
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Programming
1. On*your*smartphone,*download*the*Retrofit*Utility*programming*utility*app:*
https://rink.hockeyapp.net/apps/fcc1965715864227981c07da96a58e76*
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The*GymConnect*RetroUtil*programming*app*is*not*currently*released*on*the*Apple*App*store.*Thus,*
you*will*likely*need*to*trust*the*app*for*use*on*your*iOS*device.*To*trust*the*app,*go*to*the*settings,*
select*general*settings,*scroll*down*to*Profiles*and*Device*Management,*select*Wahoo*Fitness*LLC*
and*trust*the*Installer*app.*
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2. Ensure*the*green*LED*of*GymConnect*retrofit*module*is*
illuminated*indicating*it*is*powered*and*the*orange*LED*is*
flashing*indicating*it*is*advertising.*If*you*will*be*installing*
more*than*one*GymConnect*retrofit*module*it*is*
recommended*to*plug*in*and*program*once*device*at*a*
time*allowing*for*easier*programming.*
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3. Once*you*have*confirmed*the*unit*is*powered*and*
advertising,*open*the*GymConnect*RetroUtil*app.*The*
app*will*open*to*main*screen.*Before*beginning*make*
sure*the*slider*next*to*Firmware*updater*mode*is*set.*
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4. To*begin*the*programming*process*select*GEM*
Retro*Installer.*The*app*will*switch*to*the*main*
programming*screen.*Next,*select*Begin..*
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5. On*the*next*screen*a*list*of*Retrofit*devices*that*are*
advertising*will*appear.*Select*your*device*and*the*
RetroUtil*app*will*make*a*connection*to*the*GymConnect*
Retrofit.*After*the*app*makes*the*Bluetooth*connection*
to*the*GymConnect*retrofit,*the*app*will*check*the*
firmware*and*update*the*firmware*in*the*GymConnect*
Retrofit*automatically*if*it*is*out*of*date.*Once*the*
firmware*update*process*is*completed,*you*will*now*be*
able*to*configure*the*retrofit*for*your*equipment.*
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6. The*first*step*in*configuring*your*GymConnect*retrofit*is*
to*set*the*QR*Code*advertising*ID.*Select*SET*Advertising*
ID*(QR*Code).*The*camera*will*appear.*Using*the*camera,*
scan*the*picture*of*the*QR*Code*included*with*your*
GymConnect*Retrofit.*The*app*will*automatically*scan*the*
QR*Code*and*capture*the*GymConnect*Retrofit’s*
Bluetooth*Address*contained*in*the*QR*Code.*
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7. Now*you*will*configure*the*machine*type*by*selecting*the*
Set*Forced*FE*Type.*Select*the*machine*appropriate*for*
your*fitness*equipment*from*the*menu.*
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8. After*you*have*configured*the*Forced*FE*Type,*the*set-up*
is*finished.*Select*done*and*the*RetroUtil*app*will*write*
the*settings*in*the*GymConnect*retrofit’s*memory.*The*
retrofit*is*now*ready*to*use.*Follow*the*remaining*steps*
below*to*complete*the*installation*process.*
Verification
1. After*completing*the*installation*and*programming*steps*in*
ensure*the*GymConnect*Retrofit*and*confirm*that*the*green*
LED*on*retrofit*module*is*on*indicating*the*unit*is*powered*
and*the*orange*LED*is*blinking*indicating*the*unit*is*
advertising.*
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2. Next,*open*Wahoo’s*RunFit*application.*To*download*
RunFit*go*to:**
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wahoo-runfit-gps-running-
walking/id999357779?mt=8*
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3. Once*RunFit*is*open,*
navigate*to*either*the*
cardio*area*or*running*
indoors*and*select*
connect*to*gym*
equipment.*An*image*
scanning*window*will*
automatically*pop*up.**
Align*image*scanner*with*
QR*code*on*console*as*shown.*
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4. Once*the*“Connected”*message*appears,*the*
app*has*successfully*connected*to*the*retrofit*
module.*You*can*now*begin*the*workout*on*
the*fitness*equipment*device*and*RunFit*will*
automatically*record*the*workout.**
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FCC STATEMENT:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF warning statement:
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure
condition without restriction.
English:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device."
French:
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement