Expresso Fitness Corporation

P/N 2500.0005.03

S2 Installation Guide

Expresso Fitness Corporation

845 Stewart Drive, Suite D

Sunnyvale (CA) 94085 USA

Phone: (within USA) (888) 528-8589 x9
(International) +1 (408) 746-9151

E-mail: support@expressofitness.com
March 2007

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Table of Contents
Safety instructions

Contents and required tools

Shipped Hardware and required tools

Inventory List

Attach pedestal, monitor and bike chassis

Connect external cables

13

Connecting the Linksys Wireless-N Router

14

Test and configure S2

15

CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment by other than authorized

personnel will void the product warranty.
While every attempt was made to verify the information in this document at the time of writing, the
information in this document is provided as is without warranty of any kind and is subject to change
without notice.
Copyright 2006 by Expresso Fitness Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this
document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without written consent of the
publisher.
Expresso Fitness and the Expresso Fitness logo are trademarks of Expresso Fitness Corporation.
All other designated trademarks, registered trademarks, copyrights and brands are the property of their
respective owners.

Part identifier 2500.0005.03

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Safety Instructions
Installation/movement
DANGER: Never open the S2 computer
pedestal. This may expose you to risk of shock,
fires or injury.
DANGER: To reduce risk of burns or shocks
only use grounded (three prong) power cords.

Yes

No

DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, always unplug the S2 before attempting
any maintenance activity.
CAUTION: Keep the power cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not pull the equipment by
the power cord or use the cord as a handle.
CAUTION: If the electrical cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, an
authorized service agent or a similarly
qualified person to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: Never operate a S2 with the air
vents blocked. Keep air openings free of lint,
hair or any obstructing materials.
CAUTION: Do not use this product in areas
where aerosol spray products are being used
or where oxygen is administered. Such
substances create the danger of combustion
and explosion.
CAUTION: Do not install the S2 outdoors,
near swimming pools or in areas of high
humidity.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to
this equipment by other than authorized
personnel could void the product warranty.

This equipment has been certified to comply

with the limits for a Class B computing
device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.

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Contents
List of components (there should be a simple picture so people can visually identify these parts).
1. S2 chassis
2. Pedestal
3. LCD monitor
4. Monitor cover
5. Pedestal cable cover
6. Bracket A
7. Pedestal I/O cover
VGA for
monitor

Power for
monitor

S2 Chassis

Molex
Connectors

Molex
Connectors

Pedestal

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Contents Continued

Monitor
cover
Pedestal cable
cover

LCD Monitor

Bracket A

Pedestal I/O cover

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Shipped Hardware

Monitor
Screws

M4 x 10

Pedestal
cable cover
screws

M4 x 15

Monitor
Cover
Screws

M3 x 10

Pedestal
Screws

M4 x 15

Interconnect
Channel Screws

M10 x 20

Bracket A
Screws

M8x 15

Tools required

Metric
#2 Allen wrench
#2.5 Allen wrench
#3 Allen wrench
#6 Allen wrench
#8 Allen wrench
#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Inventory Check list

Read first packet
S2 Installation Guide
S2 User Guide
S2 Chassis
S2 Pedestal with I/O cover
Monitor
Monitor Cover
Bracket A
Pedestal cable cover
(4) Interconnect cover screws (M4 x 15)
(4) Monitor screws (M4 x 10)
(6) Monitor cover screws (M3 x 10)
(2) Pedestal screws (M4 x 2.5)
(2) Bracket A screws (M10 x 15)
(2) Interconnect Channel screws (M10 x 20)
(1) Power Cord Right Angle
CAT5e cable

__ 7ft

75 Ohm TV cable

__ 14ft

__ 6ft

Splitter

__ 2-way

Router

__ D-Link (wired)

__ 25ft

__ 50ft

__ 14 ft

__ 3-way

__ 4-way

__ Belkin (wireless)

__ Linksys (wireless)

(1) Linksys 5-port 10/100 switch (depends on configuration)

(2) Zip Tie

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1. Attach pedestal, monitor and bike chassis

1a. Position S2 Chassis
Place the S2 in its final site. Note site
requirements and procedure on right

1c. Connect Bracket A onto bike using #6

Allen wrench

Note: It is important that

the Pedestal and the bike
serial number match.
1b. Position pedestal in front of the
S2 Chassis

S2 Location Requirements
~ Space
At least 46 wide and 56 long with 7
of vertical clearance
Flat
Hard, durable flooring
~ A/C Power (110V) to site
~ Power plug within 10 Ft of bike
~ Coax (for TV) to site (optional)
~ Wired or wireless networking to site

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1d. Connect interconnect channel to

Bracket A and install screws using #8
Allen wrench

1e. Connect Molex connectors

Note: Make sure to
connect A to A and
B to B.

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1f. Put the pedestal cable cover on the

lower bracket by tilting the pedestal
forward and install screws using an
#2.5 Allen wrench

Push pedestal forward

and connect screws

1g. Connect upper stabilizer bar by

installing screws using #3 Allen
wrench

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1h. Mount monitor to pedestal using #2

Phillips screwdriver
Mounting
holes

VGA
Cable

Power
cable

Important:
Hold monitor securely
while attaching to pedestal.

1j. Attach VGA and power cables

1i. Turn Antenna up and tie wrap

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1k. Install rear monitor cover by using

6 screws with #2 Allen wrench

1l. Level the S2

Sit on the bike; pedal check for a
rocking back and forth/side to side.
Next adjust the back leveling pads using
a level.
Adjust the front leveling pads; check
with a level.
Adjust the middle leveling pads; check
with a level.

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2. Connect external cables

AC Power plug
RJ-45 Ethernet

Power switch

2a. Attach power, LAN and if used

TV cables

Coax connector
(TV)

2b. Install pedestal I/O cover

Install cover using
hand screws

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2c. Install and setup router

Connecting the Expresso Fitness Linksys Wireless-N Broadband

Router
1. Connect your broadband modem or routers Ethernet cable to the Expresso Fitness
router internet port.

2. Optionally if you need to have other PCs connected to the internet then utilizes the ports
numbered 1-4 on the Expresso Fitness Router.

Note: The S2 bike does not require an Ethernet connection.

3. Connect the included power adapter to the Routers Power Port, and
then plug the power adapter into the electrical outlet. The Power
LED on the router front panel will light up when the adapter is
connected properly.

4. Power on your S2 bike.

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3. Test and configure S2

3a. Power-on S2

3b. Check audio

Audio jack on bottom

right of user console

Insert headphone jack and turn on music

3c. Enter configuration mode

Log into bike as guest (if not connected to
internet hit enter to continue)
Enter manual mode
Type 7913
Press <enter> to enter configuration mode

3d. Check/Calibrate steering

Press <enter> to select Calibrate steering
If steering bar is not centered then press
<enter> and follow instructions to calibrate
steering.
If steering bar is centered go to next step.
Properly calibrated steering makes
the virtual bike go down the road
straight when the steering is
centered.

3f. Configure timezone

Scroll down to configure time zone and press
<enter>
Highlight appropriate time zone and press
<enter>
Push the back button to return to the
configuration main menu
The time zone needs to be
configured for the equipment to
display the correct time. The S2 is
configured with PST time zone as
default.

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3g. Configure player number

Scroll down to set player I/D and press
<enter>
Use the side arrow keys to select the player
number you want then press <enter>
Use the back button to return to the
configuration menu
Player numbers are important in clubs that
have more than one Expresso bike. Each
bike should receive a unique ID players
can recognize each other on the race
course.

3h. Enable/disable TV
Scroll down to Enable/Disable TV
Pressing <enter> will allow you to turn
TV ON/OFF.

3i. Configure TV channels

Scroll down to configure TV channels press
<enter>
Use the UP/Down arrow to select the channel
you want to turn On/Off.
Pushing <enter> turn On/Off the channel
number you have selected.
Use the up/down arrows to select other
channels.
To set the a default channel (such as
channel 3 or 4 for cable/DVD):
i. Select he channel you want to set as the
default
ii. Ensure it is turned ON (i.e., it is highlighted
with a green background)
iii. Push the zero 0 key to set the channel as
the default TV channel.
iv. Use the back button to exit TV channel
configuration mode.

3j. Upload log files

Push the back button
Use the down arrow - highlight use network
Press <enter>
Use the down arrow highlight Upload log files
Press <enter>.

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3k. Exit configuration mode

Push the back button
Use the down arrow - highlight exit
configuration - Press <enter>
You will now be returned to tour mode.

3l. Check to make sure Heart Rate is working

Put both hands on handle bars one should see
calibrating heart rate.
Check wireless heart rate using Polar pulse
simulator or belt.

3m. Check the following:

Make sure Speed and RPM are displaying
Make sure Multi player is working by being on
the same route on all the bikes.
Check to make sure bike shifts gears
Check all keys on console to make sure they
function correctly.
Check drive train slippage (high gear 25-30)

3n. Contact Expresso Fitness and notify them

of intallation and upload of file.
United States: call 1-888-528-8589 x9
International: call + 1-408-746-9151

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Expresso Fitness Corporation

845 Stewart Drive, Suite D

Sunnyvale (CA) 94085 USA

Phone: (within USA) +1 (888) 528-8589 x9
(International) +1 (408) 746-9151

E-mail: support@expressofitness.com

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