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True Fitness Service
Manual
Exercise Bicycles
500R, 500U
600R, 600U
750R, 750U
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Recommended Tool List Technicians will need at minimum the tools listed below to work on the True Fitness equipment covered by these procedures. Electrical Tools A multi meter capable of testing voltage, amperage, resistance and continuity. Outlet tester with a grounding indicator. Wire stripper, cutter and crimper. Flashlight Mechanical Tools Screwdrivers: #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, large flat blade, small flat blade, short handled flat blade. Metric hex-key (All
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True Fitness Bicycle Service Manual START Symptom guide Wiring Diagrams Parts Manual Removal and Replacement Procedures Page 1
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Test Mode *750 ONLY Procedure To Enter Diagnostic • Press and hold the “Start” key as you Mode begin pedaling. • Continue pedaling throughout the test. ------- D Console / Display • Press “Enter” key – initiates the second Output LED function test. • Press “Enter” key again –all LED’s I should be on. -------- A RPM • Press “Enter” key – RPM’s displayed in the far righ
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SYMPTOM GUIDE 500U, 500R ECB Malfunction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Irregular or No Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 No RPM Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6 No Polar Heart Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7 600U, 600R Irregular or No Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 No RPM Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 No C
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action ECB Control Panel • Power on unit. Check for 5VDC between pins 1 and 2. (Page 18) MALFUNCTION • No 5VDC? Replace control panel. 500R, 500U • Check for 6VDC or more between pins 5 and 6 of 6PA while issuing a resistance command. • No 6VDC or more? Replace control panel. -------- Defective Cables • Perform continuity check on upper section and lower section cables. • Replace broken cables. --------
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools IRREGULAR OR NO DISPLAY DC Adaptor • Connect DC Adapter to 110 VAC power Multi-meter 500R, 500U supply. • Look for printed output on adapters label. If greater than 9 VDC computer board may be damaged. • Test for 9VDC output. If not 9 VDC then replace adaptor. -------- Adapter Plug or • Connect DC plug to Bike. Does it seat Jack into the socket p
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools NO RPM READING Control Panel/ RPM Multi-meter • Disconnect 5PA from 5PB. Set meter to 500R, 500U Sensor check continuity between 2 and 5 of 5PB. (See Page 18) • Turn pedals slowly, check continuity between 2 and 5 of 5PB. • Does continuity change from off to on? • If yes – cables and sensor are good – Replace Control Panel. • If no – Go to Defective RPM Set.
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools NO POLAR HEART RATE Control Panel Heart Rate Simulator • Attach a known good heart rate 500R, 500U transmitter around chest or use polar simulator. • If control panel does not display a heart rate – replace Control Panel. -------- Heart Rate Chest • If heart rate registers with use of HR Strap simulator but not chest strap – replace chest strap.
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools IRREGULAR OR NO DISPLAY • Probe leads between pin 1 and 2 of 5PB. Control Panel Multi-meter 600R, 600U (Page 19-20) • Pedal unit up to at least 30 RPM. • Is voltage 5 VDC? • If not 5 VDC – replace Control Panel. -------- Control Board • Disconnect 6PG from 6PH. • Pedal. • Check DC voltage between pins 2 and 3 for 5 VDC. • No 5 VDC? – Replace
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools • Disconnect 5PA from 5PB. (Page 19- NO RPM Control Panel Multi-meter 20). READING • Set meter to check continuity between 600R, 600U pins 2 and 5 of 5PB • Turn crank and align the magnet with the sensor • Is there continuity? If Yes – Replace Control Panel. If No- continue to next step. -------- Defective Cables Defective RPM • Check continuity
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools NO CONTACT HEART RATE Control Panel Multi-meter 600R, 600U • Disconnect 7P6A and 7P6B from control panel. 600U (Page 19) 600R (Page 20). Check continuity between 7P6B and handle mounted heart rate sensor plates of the following: HRRR and pin 6 of 7P6B HRRL and pin 5 of 7P6B HRLR and pin 2 of 7P6B HRLL and pin 1 of 7P6B • Is there continuity? • If ye
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools HANDLEBAR “Cruise Control” BUTTONS DO • Remove console-mounting screws. Multi-meter NOT FUNCTION Locate 10P7B (Page 20). 600R • Check for continuity between pin 7 and pin 1 at 10P7B. Press Cruise control button. (A) • No continuity? Perform a continuity check on the appropriate cable. • Replace cable or if cable good – replace handlebar assembly. -------
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools Console Set • Remove console bolts to access 7-pin Note: NO RESISTANCE connector. Do not disconnect console 750U, 750R set. You must pedal at least • Enter DA (resistance) test mode. 30 RPM when performing any voltage (Page 2). test. You may require the • Press + key to force .7 VDC out of assistance of another panel. person when performing voltage checks. • Set meter for DC Volts. Mea
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools HEAVY RESISTANCE Multi-meter 750U, 750R • Remove the console set. Console Set • Disconnect the 7 pin connector from the back of the console set. • Pedal. • Resistance normal? Replace console set. -------- Defective Cables • Remove pedal and if 3 piece crank remove crank arm. • Remove right side cover assembly. • Disconnect 7- pin connector from the lower
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools No Display Note: 750U, 750R Console Set • Remove console set bolts. Verify good connection at the back of the console You must pedal at least set. Set meter for DC volts 30 RPM when performing any voltage • Pedal. test. You may require the • Measure between #1 and #4 wires (Page assistance of another 21) for 5.5 – 7.5 VDC. person when performing voltage checks. • Is required voltage p
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools NO CONTACT Note: HEART RATE Dirty Sensors • Verify hand pulse sensors are clean. 750U, 750R You must pedal at least -------- 30 RPM when performing any voltage test. You may require the Console Set/ assistance of another • Set meter for continuity. person when performing Wiring • Remove Console set. voltage checks. • Check for continuity in both sets of hand pulse sensors
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Symptom Probable Cause Correc tive Action Recommended Tools NO POLAR Note: HEART RATE Control Panel • Attach known good heart rate 750U, 750R transmitter around chest or use Polar You must pedal at least simulator. 30 RPM when performing any voltage • Do not touch the hand pulse sensors. test. You may require the • Start pedaling assistance of another • Check display for heart rate. person when performing voltage checks. --------
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WIRING DIAGRAMS TR / TU 500 Page 18 600 U Page 19 600 R Page 20 TR/TU 750 Page 21 Page 17
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TR/ TU 500 WIRING DIAGRAM Page 18
