• The RowX-outdoor is extremely easy to install and even easier to operate
• The athlete can follow the efficiency of each stroke on the display
• Force is measured for left and right hand separately (symmetry control)
• The graph display is large enough to allow all of the pertinent data to be viewed at once
• Complete biomechanical analysis is done by EXPERT software package
• The RowX-outdoor provides laboratory conditions during training or race, so you will no longer lose data due to outside interference
• Use RowX-outdoor for logging your workouts due to increasing training efficiency
• Use two or four units for bigger boats
• Realiability of the sensors, small weight of the equipment, simple handling are further advantages

• Force exerted on each oar
• Rotation angle of each oar
• Boat Speed
• Boat Acceleration in X and Z axis
• Heart rate (optional)

The RowX-outdoor Display Device provides feedback of measured data per stroke. The computer takes 100 measurements per second, averages those numbers over the duration of one stroke, displaying and saving them. It is possible to recall 30h of training averaged over 1-10 minutes.

All measured parameters could be memorised in Display Device memory and downloaded to PC for analysing in detail over 90 parameters per oar using EXPERT software.

• The force and angle of the oar
• The boat acceleration
• The boat velocity
• Heart Rate (optional)

Two type of force and angle sensors are available: Sensored Oarlock and Oar bending sensor. Both types are functionally the same, but measuring the force on different way.

Sensored Oarlock: Sensors are fixed in the oarlock, which is placed in a standard procedure. Sensor can be adjusted to different height and angle. With this kind of sensors, calibration is done only once by the producer, which means that, once it is placed on the boat, it is ready to be used. Basic package consists of 2 Scull or Sweep oarlocks (for Skiff 1x or Pair 2-).

Oar bending sensor: Sensor, fixed on the oar, measures the force used by measuring the deformity of the oar. With this type of sensor, force calibration should be done each time after placing the sensor on the oar. By a simple change of the plastic holder, the sensor can be used on the scull or sweep oars. In this case, sensor measuring the angle is placed on the pin.

Speed

The boat velocity is measured relative to the water, using the impeller placed under the water surface. A signal from the impeller is transferred to the Sensored Box, placed close (max 2cm) from the impeller on the inner side of the boat. Further on, Sensored Box is connected via cable to the Display Device (on the Speed Plug).

Acceleration

The acceleration in X and Z axis is measured with the sensor placed in the Sensored Box (Acceleration, Speed, HR).

• Mount the device on the boat.

• Replace the standard oarlocks with the Sensored Oarlocks. Prior to taking off standard oarlocks be sure to measure spread, height, and pitch so that the Sensored Oarlocks can be installed with the same values.

• Dismantle normal oarlocks by loosening all nuts and taking out pins.

• Tighten Sensored Oarlock on the same position as standard oarlock.

• Sensored Oarlocks are pre-set with 4 degrees pitch, and can be changed by tightening or loosening the two allen bolts.

• Adjusting hight and lateral pitch with two bolt on backside of oarlock.

• Put the cable around the outrigger construction and connect to Display Device.

• Fix back arm with 6 mm bolt

• Backlight
• Graphic display
• Rechargeable battery with about 20 hours of authonomy
• After switching ON, the last screen settings appear
• Navigate the functions using menus
• Display options including graphical or numerical data
• Time, Stroke rate, Power, Work, Force, Heart rate
• Choose from a variety of units - Power (W), Energy (J) or Force (N) - to be displayed with bigger fonts in the middle of the display. Switch between the units during a work out using UP/DOWN buttons
• Heart rate with Polar chest belt and receiver
• Pre-programming the workouts with time or distance, rest time and numbers of intervals
• Store workout data on the board memory or just work without recording
• Recall function
• Memory status
• Battery status
• PC COM port interface. (Serial port)
• Real time monitoring on the performance monitor or PC
• The accuracy control or calibration is possible at any time with PC

Display Device Modes

Two modes for presentation of the measured and calculated parameters are avalliable:

• Text mode
• Graph mode

Text mode

In text mode, it is possible to follow five parameters at the same time.

Time, Stroke and Heart Rate are standard fields that are presented in all text modes. Main and Average field could be switched to different views pressing UP and DOWN buttons.

Following views are avaliable: Power [W], Forces [N], Angles [º], Energy [J], Speed [m/s] and Graph mode.

Graph mode

In graph mode, two parameters can be followed at once.

In the upper part of the display (Left & Right Average Value) are numerical values of the measured parameters (POWER, FORCE, ANGLE) and this values are refreshed after each stroke. Left & Right Graph represents graphical interpretation of the measured parametar. Two bars at the middle of the display are presentation of the last stroke, shown separatly to allow easy comparation of two sides (left & right force, left & right power, left & right angle, etc.).

In graph mode, four different views are avaliable. Three of them are predefined (Forces, Angles, Power & HR). The last one is Custom mode. Switching through views can be done by pressing ENTER button.

Memory capacity

Data recorded during a session is put in the memory. It’s capacity depends on the sampling rate (table below). The Memory indicator in the Status bar shows the fullness of this memory.

This data can be transferred to PC for further analyse in Expert software.

The Recall memory has 30 hours capacity. Average values per minute of the following parameters (Power, Force, Energy, Stroke rate, Heart rate) are memorized in this memory.

EXPERT is a new and unique program designed for everyone, whether competitive athlete or trainer, sports physician or physical therapist, who would like to have control over the measurement and analysis of various detailed sports performance data, all contained in one software package.

Using EXPERT software it is possible to compare the test results in different sports (Rowing, Kayaking, Swimming, Cross Country skiing, Cycling etc).

EXPERT works in two modes, REAL-TIME MONITORING and RECALL MODE. The REAL-TIME MONITORING allows the tracking of the measured signals during the training in real time. In this way a visual feed back is obtained which allows instant correction in the practise technique.

Recall mode is the heart of the whole package and allows the insight into the parameters of the training. The extraordinary about this software is the possibility to perform analysis of each stroke.

EXPERT can follow and record more than 90 parameters for each stroke e.g.: strokes per minute, stroke time, force (average, peak), power (average, total), work, arc (catch, release, sleep drive), acceleration, distance per stroke, etc.

Software is developed on modular basis and allows adjustments of each parameter of analysis to individual needs.

Introduction of software package Expert and full list of features, You can see on page SOFTWARE EXPERT

• Dimensions: 110 x 85 x 55 mm
• Weight: 320 g
• Water drop resistant housing
• Sampling rate: 100, 50, 25, 10 samples per second
• Operating time: 25 hours (rechargeable batteries)

Package includes Display Device (Central display unit) 2 Sensored Oarlocks (2 Scull or 2 Sweep) Sensored Box (Acceleration, Speed, Heart rate (optional) sensors) Battery charger Serial cable CD ROM with PC software (EXPERT 2.41) for Win98/ WinME/ Win2000/ WinXP