C844 Upright Cycle
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Procedure 6.6 - No or Incorrect Pedaling Resistance
1.
If the display is not illuminated, go to Procedure 6.3 (120 VAC units) or Procedure 6.4 (240
VAC units).
2.
Enter the “manual” program and set the work level at “level 10”. Pedal the bike and confirm
that there is no resistance or that the resistance is abnormally low.
Note:
The C844 will time out and remove power from the magnets in a short period of time. Slowly
rotate the flywheel while taking the magnet voltage reading (step 3) to ensure that the C844 has
not timed out.
3.
With the work level set at “level 10”, use a DC voltmeter to measure the voltage between
terminals 1 & 2 of P3 on the lower PCA. The voltage should measure approximately 87
Vdc.
4.
If the voltage is missing or significantly lower than 87 Vdc, continue with step 6.
5.
If the voltage is approximately 87 Vdc, but there is no resistance, set the on/off switch in the
off position. Use wiring diagram 5.2 on page 5-5 to verify that the magnets are correctly
wired. If the wiring of one or more of the magnets is reversed, the resistance will not be
correct.
6.
Remove the P3 plug from the lower PCA and measure the voltage as in step 3. Perform the
measurement on pins 1 & 2 of the P3 connector on the lower PCA. The voltage should
measure approximately 87 Vdc. If the the voltage is missing or significantly low, replace the
lower PCA. If the voltage is approximately 87 Vdc, continue with step 7.
7.
One at a time remove the wiring from one of the four magnets. Using an ohmmeter,
measure the resistance of the magnet. The resistance should be approximately 95
Ω.
If the
resistance is significantly low, replace the magnet assembly. Using an ohmmeter, measure
the resistance between each magnet terminal and frame ground. The resistance should be
infinite. If the reading is not infinite, replace the magnet assembly.
8.
Repeat the procedure in step 7 with each of the other three magnets.
9.
If you have performed all of the previous tests and have not been able to locate the trouble,
call Precor customer support.