4 - 4 - Setting up the hardwareSetting up the hardware
Lode ergometers have two ways of connecting external devices. The cable selection depends on the
connection possibilities of the external device. The previous chapter tells you which cable you need. This
can be a RS232 cable or a USB cable.
4.1 - 4.1 - Connection overviewConnection overview
Connect the cable to the USB
port if you are using a USB
cable.
Please note that you may have
to install the FTDI driver on the
external equipment. This
procedure is only needed if
windows fails to instal the driver
automatically.
You can find the driver on the
Lode website under the Services
tab.
Locations:
- For the Treadmill the communication ports are Located on the front side near the power switch.
- For the bicycle ergometer the communication ports are located on the bottom of the bicycle. Tilt the
ergometer on it's side to be able to acces these ports.
Communication Module:
Use the single RS232 port to connect the communication module to the external equipment.
Legacy communication card (picture above -> 1 * USB, 2 * RS232)
In case you are using a RS232 cable you must use the RS232 port closest
to the USB connector, on the picture indicated with RS232 (1).
