PowerTap Joule GPS User manual
PowerTap Joule™GPS
User Guide
Joule GPS is compatible with any ANT+TM
compatible power meter, speed sensor,
cadence sensor, or heart rate sensor.
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© 2012 Saris Cycling Group, Inc.
5253 Verona Road
Madison, WI 53711
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, photographed, reproduced, translated,
transmitted electronically or placed on digital media without the prior written consent of Saris Cycling
Group, Inc.
Trademarks
Saris Cycling Group, Inc.,PowerTap, and PowerTap logo, are all registered trademarks of Saris Cycling Group,
Inc. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective owners.
Modifications
Saris Cycling Group, Inc reserves the right to make improvements and/or updates to the products
described herein at any time without notice.
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules and Rss-210 of IC Rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused
by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
CHAPTER
7. TRAINING 31
Workouts
Auto Interval
Countdown
8. DEVICE 36
Date & Time
Display
Memory
Altimeter
About
9. DATA & DOWNLOADS 42
Download
PowerAgent
10. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING 42
11. PRECAUTIONS 43
12. FEATURES LIST 44
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 45
13. WARRANTY 46
Appendix A, History Report Definitions 47
Appendix B, Error messages 53
Appendix C, Metrics 56
Appendix D, GPS Signals 58
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER
1. STARTING OUT 4
Unpacking
Compatibility
Installation
Charging
2. OVERVIEW & SETUP 6
Dashboards
Main Menu
User
Sensor and Pairing
Buttons and Screen
3. DASHBOARDS 11
Dashboard 1,2,3: Metrics
Dashboard 4: Intervals
Dashboard 5: GPS Map
4. SENSORS 16
Sensors Overview
Define a Bike
Associating Sensors
Sensor Details
Calibration
5. NAVIGATION 22
Navigation Overview
Waypoints
Routes
GPS Status
Compass
6. HISTORY REPORTS 29
Overview
Reports
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PACKAGE CONTENTS:
PART QTY
Joule GPS computer 1
Heart rate strap (select models) 1
Stem/Handlebar mount 1
Front mount 1
Mount o-rings (2 sm, 2 lg) 4
Micro USB cable 1
CHAPTER 1: STARTING OUT
UNPACKING JOULE GPS
Joule GPS is compatible with any ANT+TM
power meter, heart rate sensor, cadence
sensor, speed sensor, or combination
speed/cadence sensor.
COMPATIBILITY
CHARGING
The Joule GPS is powered by energy from a rechargeable battery.
To charge the battery, plug into a computer or AC wall adapter
(#7060 not included). Typical battery charge lasts approximately
20 hours of operation.
Should the battery become completely discharged (no partial
charge remaining), plug the Joule GPS into a computer or AC wall
adapter, press the reset button on the back panel of the Joule
GPS, and the charging process should begin.
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Micro-USB
USB
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INSTALLATION
Installing the PowerTap Joule GPS
OUT-FRONT MOUNT
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INT
O-Rings: Crisscross under
stem/handlebar, latch on hooks OR Zip tie around stem,
through slots
STEM/HANDLEBAR MOUNT
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CHAPTER 1: STARTING OUT
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Main Menu
Ride
History
Sensors
Training
Navigation
User
Device
Back to Dashboard
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[ENTER]
Press & Hold 3 sec.
CHAPTER 2: JOULE GPS OVERVIEW & SETUP
DASHBOARDS
When the Joule GPS is turned on you are presented with one of 5 Dashboard screens (3 dashboards
displaying various Metrics, 1 dashboard displaying completed intervals, and 1 dashboard displaying the
GPS map). Pressing the Enter button allows you to scroll through all of the Dashboard screens. Dashboard
1, by default, is initially set to display 6 metric windows in the configurable area. Other screens can appear
between the Metric Dashboards and the GPS Map Dashboard, depending on what features you are using
(e.g. Training and Workouts, Navigating to a Waypoint, Following a Route, etc...).
• To view the Main Menu from any Dashboard, press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds.
• To return to the Dashboard from any Menu press and hold the ENTER button for 3 seconds.
Press any of the 4 buttons to turn the unit on
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Displays the Main Menu
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CHAPTER 2: JOULE GPS OVERVIEW & SETUP
MAIN MENU
Enter the Main Menu to stop and save Rides, to review ride History, create/edit/select/pair Sensors, to use
the Training features and functions, to define individual Users, and configure the Device. Access to the main
menu can be gained while viewing any Dashboard by pressing and holding the Enter button. Use the (+)
and (-) buttons to scroll to your selection.
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Main Menu
Ride
History
Sensors
Training
Navigation
User
Device
Back to Dashboard
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[ENTER]
Press
& Hold 3 sec.
FROM DASHBOARD
TIP: Once you have entered the menu system (holding Enter button down for
3 seconds) the Interval button will act as the “back” button. Each time it is
pressed you return to the previous screen. Also, at the bottom of every menu
screen, there is a “Back to...” previous screen selection choice.
RIDE
Resume Ride
Stop and Save
Stop and Delete
HISTORY
Last Ride
Select a Ride
Report - Max
Report - Totals
SENSOR
Select a Bike
NEW BIKE
Add a Bike
Manual Zero
TRAINING
Workouts
Auto Interval
Countdown
NAVIGATION
Waypoints
Routes
GPS Status
Compass
USER
Select a User
NEW USER
Add a User
DEVICE
Date and Time
Display
Memory
Averages
Altimeter
About Joule
USER Multiple users can be stored
on each Joule GPS. (e.g. Jim, Bob,
Rachel can all share same device with
unique information). To add another user,
select Add a User, enter the name,
weight, height and date of birth for the
new user. If the training data is known
for this particular user it can be entered
now or enter it later, after a few rides.
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USER
The Joule GPS allows sharing of the same device with multiple users (i.e. Rachel, Jim, Bob). Each user can
have multiple bikes (e.g. TT bike, Road bike, MTB); each bike can have multiple sensors associated with it
(e.g. PowerTap, Cadence, HR strap, Speed). A default User is already defined within the Joule GPS. You can
either edit the settings associated with that User or create a new user by selecting Add a User.
Main Menu
Ride
History
Sensors
Training
Navigation
User
Device
Back to Dashboard
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User
Select a User
USER
Add a User
Back to Main Menu
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FROM MAIN MENU
[ENTER]
Press
to scroll to User.
Press Name
Weight, lb
Height, in
Date of Birth
Gender
FTP
Power Zones
Heart Rate Zones
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TIP: When editing within a data field, the ENTER button allows you to enter, then
move forward in the field; the INTERVAL button allows you to move backwards;
the PLUS/MINUS buttons allow you to pick a letter or number. Moving to the end
of the field and pressing ENTER twice exits the field.
CHAPTER 2: JOULE GPS OVERVIEW & SETUP
SENSORS & PAIRING
Pairing is a term used to describe the association of your Joule GPS with a particular sensor that is broadcasting an
ANT+TM signal (e.g. a PowerTap hub, a Heart Rate strap, a remote cadence sensor, a remote speed sensor, etc.).
Sensors can be shared between bikes (e.g. a heart rate strap). Each User can define multiple bikes. Each bike may
have one or more sensors associated with it. Use unique names when creating additional bikes. For example: Jim’s
Racing Bike, Jim’s MTB, My TT Bike, etc.
To add another bike:
· Select “Add a Bike,” enter a unique name and the weight of the bike.
· Associate the sensors with the bike. Make sure all the sensors are awake and
broadcasting (briefly spin PowerTap wheel, wear HR strap):
· Select “Pair All” to pair all sensors in range and awake (PowerTap hub, Heart
Rate strap). Sensors can also be paired individually by selecting each sensor.
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TIP: The Joule pairs to sensor(s) closest to the device
first. Hold the Joule within 12” of PowerTap hub when
pairing in the presence of other sensors.
For more information on Sensors, see chapter 4
12” or 30cm
other sensors
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[ENTER]
Press & Hold
3 sec. to enter
Menus. Scroll
to Sensors;
Press •[ENTER];
Select “Add a Bike,”
Press •[ENTER] ;
FROM DASHBOARD
Main Menu
Ride
History
Sensors
Training
Navigation
User
Device
Back to Dashboard
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Sensors
Select a Bike
Jims RB
Add a Bike
Manual Zero
Back to Main Menu
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NewBike2
Name
NewBike2
Weight
0.0
Pair All
Power Sensor
None
Cadence Sensor
None
Speed/Combo
None
Heart Rate Sensor
None
RU Sensor
None
Delete Bike
Back to Sensors
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BUTTONS and SCREEN
There are three buttons on the sides of the Joule GPS and one large button below the screen. The
screen is divided into 3 display areas. The top area, Title Bar, displays time, temperature, compass, and
battery level. The large middle section, displays user-selected metrics and can be configured to show 3
to 6 windows. The lower section shows complimentary metrics associated with the highlighted metric.
CHAPTER 2: JOULE GPS OVERVIEW & SETUP
Highlighted
Metric,
Complimentary
Metrics
Micro-USB port
Ride Time or Clock
Temperature
North Arrow and GPS Signal Lock Indicator
Battery Level
[ENTER] button * Press once to move through each Dashboard
* Hold for 3 seconds - Go to Menu
* In Menus, press to selects menu item
* In Menus, hold for 3 seconds to go to Dashboard
* Shifts selected metric or “highlight box”
to the right and down
* Hold for 3 seconds - Begins metric rotation
* Shifts selected metric or “highlight box”
to the left and up
* Press to mark intervals
* Hold for 3 seconds - Go to Interval view
* Hold for 3 seconds - Go to Ride view
* In Menus, press to go back to previous screen
* Press together to put the Joule to sleep
* Press together to “find” sensors that may have
been lost or were not awake when the Joule
powered up.
[PLUS] button
[MINUS] button
[PLUS] button
[MINUS] button
[INTERVAL] button
[INTERVAL] button
BUTTONS FUNCTION
[PLUS] button
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