Subject:Timex Global Trainer Firmware update available
Just wanted to let my fellow TGT owners know that Timex just released a new firmware upgrade (v3.14 (Aug 3, 2011)) for the watch plus a new Device Agent version (v3.0.57 Aug 3, 2011).
Biggest change I noticed is ANT+ Foot pod support.
Release Notes:
Performance Mode
The Lap/Split pop-up display has been increased in size and covers the entire screen:
Lap and Split times appear for five seconds, and
For the next five seconds, the displayed lap summary is based on what data was being viewed when the lap/split was recorded.
Additional data fields are available:
For each lap, live data for Average Cadence, Average Pace, Average Heart Rate, Average Speed, and Average Power can be viewed.
Multisport Mode
The Lap/Split pop-up display has been increased in size and covers the entire screen:
Lap and Split times appear for five seconds, and
For the next five seconds, the displayed lap summary is based on what data was being viewed when the lap/split was recorded.
Additional data fields are available:
For each lap, live data for Average Cadence, Average Pace, Average Heart Rate, Average Speed, and Average Power can be viewed.
For each segment (sport) of a Multisport event/workout, Average Cadence, Average Pace, Distance, Average Heart Rate, and Average Speed can be viewed.
Sensors
ANT+ Foot Pod is now a choice in the Configure Sensors menu to provide Pace, Distance, and Running Cadence data indoors or when GPS signals are compromised.
To address this additional functionality, alert zones are now available for Run Cadence and Bike Cadence.
Firmware also supports calibration of the Foot Pod over a user-selected measure distance or through input of a calibration factor (percentage).
GPS Acquisition
Upon start-up of the GPS receiver, a satellite status bar is displayed until any button is pressed.
Data Transfer to the Online Log
Improved watch data output will now provide more accurate results in the Timex Ironman online log powered by TrainingPeaks.