This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to calibrate the speed and incline of a NoblePro Elite E10i / E8ix treadmill.
The NoblePro treadmills are calibrated during the manufacturing process and are normally accurate within +/-0.5 km/hr. The calibration of the speed is however not static as factors like belt stretch and components seeding or wearing out over time will effect the readings.
It is therefore recommended to calibrate your treadmill from time to time to ensure the more accurate data is captured for your session.
Note: This procedure is for advanced users and to be undertaken at one’s own risk.
What will I need?
To ensure accurate calibration of the speed you will need a measuring instrument called a tachometer. We recommend using one of the following tachometers:
Sealey TA050 Digital Tachometer – Amazon Link – OR – Protmex Digital Tachometer (MS6208A) – Amazon Link
Note: It is not recommended to calibrate the treadmill speed using any other device as accuracy is likely going to suffer as a result. It is not recommended to use foot pods for calibration.
Alternative speed measurement
This alternative speed measuring method counts the belt revolutions per minute and estimates the speed.
1. Set the treadmill speed.
2. Count the number of times the belt has completed a revolution in 60 seconds.
3. Use the relevant table below to estimate the belt speed.
E8ix calibration data
| Speed (km / h) | Belt revolutions per minute |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 |
| 9.8 | 52 |
| 10.2 | 53 |
| 19.8 | 105 |
| 20 | 106 |
| 20.2 | 107 |
E10 calibration data
| Speed (km / h) | Belt revolutions per minute |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 9.9 | 49 |
| 10.1 | 50 |
| 19.8 | 98 |
| 20 | 99 |
| 20.2 | 100 |
How to calibrate the speed
1. Switch on your treadmill and have your Tachonmeter ready
Note: Ensure you follow the tachometer manufacturer’s user’s manual to measure in km/hr using the correct attachment. If the device does not measure in km/hr ensure to convert the values accordingly.
2. On the treadmill open Settings > Advanced Settings.
3. Set the treadmill at 2kph, and make note of the value that is given by the Tachometer
4. Check if the Tachometer value is between the Min and Max value for the corresponding speed in m/min
5. If it reads outside of these values, adjust the value on the treadmill screen up by five if the value is below the Min or down by five if it above the Max
6. Repeat step 3-5 until the measured speed is within +/-0.5 km/hr of the target speed of the treadmill for 10kph and 20kph
7. Save your changes
Incline calibration
1. Go into Settings and Select Advanced settings
2. Choose the Calibration tab
3. To automatically calibrate incline, select Automatic Incline Calibration
4. The treadmill will then automatically incline, decline and calibrate the treadmill then save the new settings
If you want to measure your incline, you can read more here.