Development of the first Rodby Treadmill began in 1986 in order to meet the demands for a heavy duty treadmill, sufficiently accurate and sophisticated for advanced testing purposes. The result is the well-known RL 1600 which, by many scientists, physicians and athlete trainers all over the world, is regarded as the most advanced and accurate non-elevated treadmill available today for exacting professional use.
The models RL1602E, RL2000E and RL2500E is a further development of that concept, featuring a very exact, electronically controlled, elevation mechanism as well. Controlled by a hand control or a PC (RS-232). The angle of elevation is adjustable between 0-14° (about 0-25%) with an accuracy of ±0,2°.
The speed for all models are adjustable up and down in steps of 0,1 km/h. As for the ergo meter bicycles, the accuracy and reproducibility is outstanding.
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATION
As with Rodby ergo meter bicycles, our RL 1602E, RL 2000E and RL 2500E treadmills feature full digital communication capabilities (RS-232) with external equipments like ECG-equipment, computers etc.
All Rodby treadmills are available in versions fully compatible with Schillers EKG. Adaptation to other protocols is in progress.
COMPUTER CONTROL
User-programmable PC-based software for computer control of our treadmills is available for RL 1602E, RL 2000E and RL 2500E. This software allows the physician/scientist/athlete trainer to develop sophisticated special-purpose application programs, using a common IBM compatible PC.
The software includes a user-friendly menu system that eliminates the need to deal with unfamiliar computer commands.
SAFETY
To ensure maximum safety there is an emergency system on all Rodby treadmills. It is a push-button, IEC-standard brake, within easy reach for both user and test leader/trainer. As an option you can get a second brake system which is automatically activated whenever the patient is stumbling or too far back on the treadmill.
Custom designed models have also been fitted with infrared beams to control belt speed. In these cases the position of the runner determines whether the treadmill accelerates, decelerates or keep a constant speed.
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