Some of the LED pin-hole bulbs used to go out after about a year or so. The new display is manufactured with more advanced surface mount LED technology, which allows for the images and on screen items to be sharper (LCD-like display) and providing exceptionally longer durability than the previous display used in the original Pulser machine (and still being used by the current Vibratrim and Slimvibe / Genesis machines). The main display has been completely changed with a more informative layout. Now for electrical durability, we couldn’t detect a noticeable difference between the duty cycles of the PULSER and the PULSER 2 because they both felt the same when we put them through the same stress test (we ran both machines for 10 cycles of 20 minutes each, continuously).
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We tried this and the machines did not power up properly, rather “misbehaving”. Components between the PULSER and PULSER 2 cannot be used interchangeably despite using the same connection plugs. Whats changed inside is the switch from light commercial grade components to commercial grade components. The motors in this system produce a greater lifting torque, and less heat and friction. The PULSER 2 uses the fourth generation high efficiency dual drive system by Vmax that consists of a 1100-watt oscillation motor and a 500-watt spiral motor. The machine is very glossy and is prone to finger prints so its best to have a piece of microfiber cloth close by to wipe away the oil and prints after you are done with your vibration session. The PULSER emblem is screen printed onto the black acrylic in the front of the machine. It is subtle and not overdone and indeed makes the machine feel very premium. A carbon fiber strip makes its way all around the base platform. The overall look and structural design of the Pulser 2 hasn’t changed much. Some of the premium looking features include chrome accents all around the rotary dials and the buttons on the display. The Pulser 2 platform is rated for users upto 440 lbs which hasn’t been changed since the original Pulser. Other machines such as the Vmax Trio or Vibratrim VT400 have a bezel on the platform width that is included in the platform measurement but the bezel can’t actually be used when you are standing on the platform as they are sloped or slanted. The vibration platform size is 27 inches wide by 20 inches deep and is the largest amongst all dual vibration machines. The platform has a true edge-to-edge design, which means you are able to completely utilize the platform even up to the edges. The machine has rear wheels and if you ever need to move this beast around, you can easily use the wheels on the back for easy movement from one room to another over a flat surface (or carpet). When fully assembled, this machine feels very sturdy and there is a definitely a noticeable difference in the “tugging” and pull back of the column between the Vibratrim VT500 (and other machines without the horizontal cross bar) and the PULSER 2. The machine carry over the same physical dimensions at 27” x 33” x 58”(width x depth x height) and the platform is edge to edge. Excessive shaking is also common on machines that doesn’t have this horizontal bar, thus making the display difficult to read and control. This shaking is quite prominent when the machine is placed on surfaces that are not completely flat and the bar helps to reduce this shaking.
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In addition, the bar strengthens the two side handles to prevent excessive column shaking at higher speeds. This horizontal bar has multiple functions, it allow users to more easily hold onto the handles for balance, support, and stability. As with the PULSER, the PULSER 2 keeps the horizontal handle bar. The PULSER 2 refresh makes it currently the newest and more sophisticated vibration machine on the market when we compare all other dual motion machines. The refresh is definitely a welcoming change as we found the older display to be somewhat dated with its large red and blue light diodes.Īs soon as the machine launched, we rush ordered one to be shipped to our location for testing. Over the years that follow, 4 generations of Pulsers were developed, with various component upgrades to improve the machine. Just when we thought the machine couldn’t be further improved, they surprised us with a modern panel display, and a complete electronic redesign to meet high usage environments.
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At that time, they were the first company to introduce a fairly high specification machine to the consumer sector.
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Vmax Fitness launched the original Pulser to the North America market in 2010.