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The Gold Standard in Ergometry

With proven accuracy and reliability, the Excalibur Sport is renowned worldwide as "the gold standard in ergometry". The newly designed and improved Excalibur Sport ergometer meets the latest requirements of modern sports medicine and research. Since athletes are becoming more and more powerful and testing more advanced than ever, this ergometer has been developed for extreme workloads up to 2500 watt! The new design ensures maximum stability at these high workloads. Thanks to the increased adjustability, versatile positioning of the test subject has never been better!

Workload control

The workload of this latest Lode ergometer is adjustable in a range of 8-2500 watt. The peak load of 1500 - 2500 watt can be maintained for a maximum of 6 minutes. With the standard external control unit, the workload can be controlled in the following modes: isokinetic, hyperbolic, linear, torque and heart rate (optional).

Adjustability

The handlebar can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically. Moreover, the saddle has horizontal, vertical and angle adjustment. The height of both the handlebar and saddle can be positioned by Lode's unique one-touch adjustment handle. In addition, it is now possible to read out the most important parameters of the seating position of the test subject on the display of the control unit.

Control & Interface

The Excalibur Sport can be controlled by a PC (with the optional LEM software) as well as by external equipment. During the test, the parameters of workload, rpm, time, distance and torque are displayed on the external control unit. The additional handlebar display indicates rpm and/or workload.

Specifications

• Load continuously: 8-1500W;
• Peak load: 2500W;
• Weight : 100 kg
• Dimensions : 130cm x 70cm x 89 cm

Options

 

The Excalibur Sport can be extended with the following options:

• Programmable control unit - Next to the features of the standard control unit, the programmable control unit has an additional display which can show the energy and target heart rate (combined with the heart rate option). Up to 50 user-defined protocols can be programmed using: step, ramp, isokinetic, linear, heart rate, torque and repeat modes in any combination. A programmable control unit that can display the oxygen saturation (SpO2) is optional available.
• Blood pressure module - Using this option you can extend the Excalibur Sport with an accurate stress testing blood pressure monitor with 3-Dimensional K-sound Analysis (DKA), triggered by a TTL pulse from an ECG system or by the optional heart rate receiver. The robust microphone has a double-sided pick up element for increased sensitivity and noise reduction.
• Heart rate option - This option allows heart rate controlled stress testing. It consists of a Polar belt and receiver. The heart rate is displayed on the control unit. In combination with the programmable control unit, it offers the possibility to programme heart rate controlled protocols.
• Lode Ergometry Manager (LEM) - With the LEM software, the ergometer can be controlled by a PC. LEM is the generic term for various software modules that enable e.g. read-out, printing, monitoring, saving and analysing the measured data of the ergometer. LEM enables you to programme protocols, control the ergometer, use special pre-programmed tests and make analyses.
• Pedal Force Measurement - This option measures the force exerted on the left and right pedal. It is supplied with angle detection (each 2 degree). The forces are measured by strain gauges. An accurate and interference free method of measuring has been established. With this option, the LEM software is included as standard.
• Wingate Software - With the optional Wingate software module (with correction of the moment of inertia) it is possible to perform a Wingate sprint test in the "constant torque mode". The Wingate test is a 30 seconds sprint test during which the torque is kept constant at a rate depending on the body weight. With this option, on-line information about anaerobic capacity and power is obtained.
• Pediatric option - This option makes the Excalibur Sport the perfect solution for testing young children. It consists of a small saddle and adjustable cranks suitable for subjects with a minimum leg length of 640 mm with a minimum saddle height of 560 mm.
• Triathlon saddle adjustment - This option provides a race saddle including saddle adjustment with an extended sliding-track for the horizontal adjustment of the saddle.
• Adjustable cranks - Available in 2 models: paediatric (80-170 mm, 10 mm steps) and sports (135-185 mm, step-less with indication click each 2.5 mm).
• Adjustable cranks for Pedal Force Measurement - These cranks are stepless adjustable and give an indication click at each step of 2,5 mm. Adjustment is possible within a range of 135 to 185 mm.
• 0-watt start up system - This option drives the ergometer without load (0 watt) up to any preset velocity between 30-80 rpm.
• Comfort set - More suitable for elderly subjects and non cyclists, the Excalibur Sport can be supplied with Lode's standard handlebar and saddle, ensuring a more comfortable seating position for these test subjects.