Polar RC3 User's Manual
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1. 6 WEAR THE SOFT STRAP win Moisten the electrode area of the strap Attach the heart rate sensor to the strap Tie the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and attach the hook to the other end of the strap Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the heart rate sensor is in a central and upright position Detach the heart rate sensor from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated This will reduce the heart rate sensor battery life For more detailed washing instructions see Important Information page 21 gt ENGLISH 15 7 START TRAINING RECORDING See the full RC3 GPS user manual at www polar com support for detailed information on functions during training Start a training session by pressing START Searching for new heart rate sensor Heart rate sensor found Q 16 ENGLISH When you start a training session for the first time Searching for new heart rate sensor is displayed The RC3 GPS searches for a heart rate sensor signal Heart rate sensor Found is displayed once the RC3 GPS finds the signal This action is called pairing and is performed only once to the heart rate sensor Pairing ensures that your RC3 GPS receives signal from your heart rate sensor only2. rate sensor is firmly the electrode base ter and the heart rate of the horse 120 bpm a double eart beat R T waves This problem disappears when the intensity increases If you have done all of the above mentioned actions and the heart ra e measurement does not work the battery of your heart rate sensor may be empty How can best catch satellite signals Wear the training computer with its face upwards on your wrist Keep your wrist stationary and raised above the level of your chest during the search Stand still and hold the position until the training computer has found the satellite signals How do I ensure a good GPS signal reception in RC3 GPS The best GPS signal reception can be reached when training in an open area where there are no obstructions for the satellite signals Due to the nature of the GPS signal for example hills tall buildings and trees may block the satellite signal Rain fog and snow may also affect the signal quality Wear the training computer with its face upwards on your wrist The training computer does not find or it takes long time to find the satellite signals Something in your surroundings may be blocking GPS satellite signal reception e g ENGLISH 19 underpasses tall buildings terrain or forested areas Go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees In good conditions acquiring satellite signals for the first time typically takes
3. and enables interference free training when there are other training computer s around f 3 Select the sport profile you want to use by browsing with UP DOWN If you have activated the GPS function in this sport profile the RC3 GPS will automatically start searching for the signal You can set the function on in MENU gt Settings gt Sport profiles gt Running Cycling Other Sport 4 4 To catch the GPS satellite signals go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees Wear the training computer with the face upwards on your wrist Keep the training computer in a horizontal position in front of you and away from your chest Keep your arm stationary and raised above the level of your chest during the search Do not move your arm during the search Keep still Stand still and hold the position until the training computer has found the satellite signals an alarm sounds and a check mark appears on the arm of the figure once the signal is found In good conditions finding the satellite signals for the first time typically takes 30 60 seconds ENGLISH 17 5 check mark indicates that the signal is found In this image the RC3 GPS has found the heart rate sensor signal and the GPS i k signal If the RC3 GPS does not find the signal the display LA START shows a triangle with an exclamation mark Running Once the RC3 GPS has found all the signals press START Recording started is displaye
4. Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE and batteries and accumulators used in products are in the scope of Directive 2006 66 EC of the European Parliament and of he Council of 6 September 2006 on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators These products and batteries accumulators inside Polar products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries ENGLISH 29 This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks Copyright 2013 Polar Electro Oy Fl 90440 KEMPELE Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001 2008 certified company All rights reserved No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without a prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy The names and logos marked with a symbol in this user manual or in the package of this product are registered rademarks of Polar Electro Oy Disclaimer Please note that these guarantee terms shall be applied to Polar Equine products instead of any other Polar Electro guarantee term even if other erms may appear in some product documentation 30 ENGLISH Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN 90440 KEMPELE Tel 358 8 5202 100 Fax 358 8 5202 300 www polar com POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY
5. Move through selection lists e Adjust a selected value e Press and hold to switch between Time 1 Time 2 ENGLISH 5 3 CHARGE THE TRAINING COMPUTER The RC3 GPS has an internal rechargable battery Charge the RC3 GPS via a USB connection on your computer by using the USB cable that comes with the product set If you want to plug the USB connector to a wall outlet use a USB power adapter not included in the product set 1 Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in he RC3 GPS 2 Plug the USB connector into a computer USB port It is recommended not to use USB hubs because a USB hub may not supply enough power for the RC3 GPS 3 The charging animation appears on the display Fully charging the battery takes up to 1 5 hours 4 When the RC3 GPS is fully charged Charging complete is displayed Disconnect the cable Use a USB 1 1 2 0 compliant cable included in the set package The charging time may be prolonged if you charge from a USB hub 6 ENGLISH The RC3 GPS goes to basic settings after the first charge To enter the basic settings during the charge press any button Enter Basic Settings You must enter the basic settings even though they don t concern the horse If you don t enter the basic settings the RC3 GPS training computer will remind you to set them before every exercise 1 2 First select your language Confirm your selection with START Please enter basic settings i
6. of the belt being in the right position 5 Using contact gel on the electrodes of the belt is recommended It ensures a better detection of the horse s heart rate The gel should be placed on the electrodes areas on the reverse side of the belt The range of the heart rate sensor is over 10 m therefore you can follow your horse s heart rate also when lunging For video tutorial go to http www polar com en polar_community videos See the training computer user manual for instructions on displaying the horse s heart rate and recording a training session The user manual can be downloaded at www polar com support 10 ENGLISH 5 ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE 1 Equine Electrode Base detects the electrical signal of every heart beat It has a pocket for the heart rate sensor and two electrodes The positive electrode is marked with a plus sign and the negative electrode is marked with a minus sign 2 Heart rate sensor measures the horse s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer 3 Two plastic straps for attaching the electrode base ENGLISH 11 12 A e 1 55 A ENGLISH Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set 93048828 Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode base Close the pocket firmly The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical impulses emitted by the heart For the heart rate
7. 30 60 seconds Note that the GPS reception does not work indoors The speed or distance readings are incorrect or irregular Something in your surroundings may be blocking GPS satellite signal reception e g underpasses tall buildings terrain or forested areas If the training computer cannot locate the satellite signals it will not be able to calculate its location Distance is measured between the last location before the shadow area and the first location after the shadow area in a straight line 20 ENGLISH What is the measurement accuracy of Polar RC3 GPS Polar RC3 GPS training computer measurement accuracy is 2 for distance and 2km h for speed When moving at low speeds below 3km h accuracy of this level can sometimes cause relatively big errors However with higher speeds the measurement is more accurate See the full RC3 GPS user manual at www polar com support for more information 9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable measurement and to maximize the life span of the electrode base and the heart rate sensor The following instructions will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations Training computer Keep your training computer clean Use a damp paper towel to wipe dirt from the training computer To maintain the water resistance do not wash the training computer with a pressure washer Do not immerse the training computer in water Ne
8. POLAR EQUINE RC3 GPS Getting Started Guide POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY CONTENTS 1 CONTENTS OF THE SET 2 BUTTON FUNCTIONS 3 CHARGE THE TRAINING COMPUTER 4 ATTACH THE BELT 5 ATTACH THE ELECTRODE 7 START TRAINING RECORDING 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 21 Care and Maintenance 21 Battery Information 23 SEVICE er sea be 26 Guarantee u ae 26 Disclaimer 30 1 CONTENTS OF THE SET 1 Polar RC3 GPS training computer With an integrated GPS 1 unit the RC3 GPS provides speed distance altitude s ascent and descent data as well as route information at the polarpersonaltrainer com web service using Global Positioning System GPS technology 2 Heart rate sensor The comfortable heart rate sensor detects the horse s heart rate accurately from the heart s electrical signals and sends the data to the training 2 computer in real time 3 USB cable Connect the Polar RC3 GPS training computer to your computer with the USB cable to charge the battery and to transfer data between the training computer and 3 the polarpersonaltrainer com web service You can download both this Getting Started Guide available in English German French Italian Spanish Finnish and Swedish and the full user manual for the RC3 GPS training computer at www polar com support For vid
9. d and you can start recording your training session Button functions Change the training view on display by browsing with UP DOWN Access the QUICK MENU by pressing and holding LIGHT for two seconds Record a lap by pressing START Lock a zone by pressing and holding START Pause your training session by pressing BACK Stop training recording completely by pressing BACK twice After Training You can see details of the training session by selecting MENU gt Data gt Training Files For a more visual and detailed analysis transfer the data to polarpersonaltrainer com web service with the WebSync software Consult the full RC3 GPS user manual or the online help for polarpersonaltrainer com and WebSync for more information 18 ENGLISH 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During Exercise Make sure the positions are correct and they are also that the girth is tigh of the electrode pads right side up Check t enough Make sure the horse s hair under the electrode pads is thoroughly moistened If your horse has long or thick hair cli p it from the areas where the electrode pads are placed Accumulated sweat and with the measurement o dirt may interfere the signal from the heart to the transmitter Check if the electrode pads need cleaning Make sure that the hear attached to the pocket Keep the training compu sensor on the same side In some cases at about pulse can occur at each
10. duct in other countries Polar Electro Oy Polar Electro Inc guarantees he original customer purchaser of this device hat the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase The receipt of the original purchase is your proof of purchase The guarantee does not cover the battery normal wear and tear damage due to misuse abuse accidents or non compliance with the recautions improper maintenance cracked broken or scratched cases displays modified or altered products or their parts an electrode belt and strap of sensors The guarantee does not cover any damage s losses costs or expenses direct indirect or incidental consequential or special arising out of or related to the product tems purchased second hand are not covered by warranty unless otherwise stipulated by law During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers regardless of he country of purchase Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed Regulatory information is available at www polar com support Compliance Statement Canada Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user Any changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Polar Electro Oy n a appr
11. e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante ENGLISH 27 Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes 1 appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio lectrique subi m me si le brouillage est susceptible d en compromettre le onctionnement Class B digital device notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 RSS Gen and RSS 210 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 CNR Gen et CNR 210 du Canada USA Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes or modifications to this device by the user Any changes or modifi cations could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 28 ENGLISH FCC regulatory information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject 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 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter
12. e full user manual at www polar com support ENGLISH 23 Heart Rate Sensor The Polar heart rate sensor has a user changeable battery When changing the battery make sure the sealing ring is not damaged in which case you should replace it with a new one to ensure the water resistance of the connector You can purchase the sealing ring battery kits at well equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services In the USA and Canada the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers In the USA he sealing ring battery kits are also available at www shoppolar com When handling a new fully charged battery avoid clasp like contact i e simultaneous from both sides with metal or electrically conducting ools like tweezers This may short circuit the battery causing it to discharge more rapidly Typically short circuiting does not damage the battery but it may decrease the capacity and ifetime of the battery 24 ENGLISH To change the battery 1 Lever the battery cover open by using the bracket on the strap 2 Remove the old battery from the bat ery cover with a suitable sized small ridgid stick or bar such as a toothpick A non metal too preferable Be careful not to damage cover 3 Insert a new battery CR 2025 insid with the negative side outwards l is the battery e the cover 4 Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector a
13. eo tutorials go to http www polar com en polar_community videos ENGLISH 3 4 Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set 93048830 For instructions on using the belt see Attach the Belt page 8 5 Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set 93048828 For instructions on using the electrode base see Attach the Electrode Base page 11 6 With your Polar RC3 GPS you receive a new Polar Soft strap The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect your heart rate Data from all compatible sensors is sent wirelessly to the training computer over the 2 4 GHz W LN D technology proprietary to Polar This eliminates interference during training 4 ENGLISH 2 BUTTON FUNCTIONS LIGHT Illuminate the display Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU In time view lock buttons set alarm or select time zone During training lock buttons search sensor adjust training sounds set automatic lap on off show GPS info or show zone limits BACK Exit the menu Return to previous level Leave settings unchanged Cancel selections Press and hold to return time mode from any other mode UP e Move through selection lists e Adjust a selected value e Press and hold to change the watch face START OK e Confirm selections e Start training session e Take a lap e Press and hold to set zone lock on off in training mode DOWN e
14. ference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This product emits radio frequency energy but the radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled environment Nevertheless the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact with the antenna during normal operation is minimized a This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows hat Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the
15. mputer contains a rechargeable battery Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilizing separate collection of electronic devices at the end of the working life of the product Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles You can charge and discharge he battery over 300 times before a notable decrease in its capacity The number of charge cycles also varies by use and operating conditions The battery will be 70 80 full after one hour of charging Charging the battery ully takes up to 1 5 hours Battery operating time e continuous use when recording a training session with the GPS function ON up to 12 hours e continuous use when recording a training session with the GPS function OFF up to 1700 hours e when you train on average 1h day 7 days week with the GPS function ON 11 days e with the GPS function OFF up to 120 days when only the time view is used up to 4 months The operating time varies depending on operating conditions e g high or low temperatures and battery aging The operating time is significantly reduced in temperatures well below freezing Wearing RC3 GPS under your overcoat helps to keep it warmer and to increase the operating time To learn when to recharge the battery see th
16. nd press the battery cover back into its place You should snap hear a Keep the batteries away from children f swallowed contact a doctor immediately Batteries should be properly disposed of according to local regulations A Danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with wrong type ENGLISH 25 Service During the 12 month guarantee warranty period we recommend that you have service other than battery replacement done by an authorized Polar Service Center only The warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar Electro For contact information and all Polar Service Center addresses visit www polar com support and country specific websites Guarantee Limited International Polar Guarantee for Equine Products e Polar Equine products are developed and manufactured for the usage in equine sports Each product endures rigorous testing before it leaves the factory e This guarantee does not affect the customer s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force or the customer s rights against the dealer arising from their sales purchase contract This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc for customers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada This limited Polar international 26 ENGLISH guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for customers who have purchased this pro
17. ou aucune modification apport e a l appareil par utilisateur quelle qu en soit la nature Tout changement ou toute modification peuvent annuler le droit d utilisation de l appareil par utilisateur Industry Canada IC regulatory information Under Industry Canada regulations this radio ransmitter may only operate using an antenna of atype and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Avis de conformite a la r glementation d Industrie Canada Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r
18. s displayed Press START and start entering the data by using the UP DOWN buttons and confirm your selections with START For detailed information on the settings of RC3 GPS consult the full user manual at www polar com support ENGLISH 7 4 ATTACH THE BELT Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set 93048830 1 Belt The plastic electrode areas A B on the reverse side of the belt detect heart rate The pocket C protects the heart rate sensor from shocks and scratches and prevent it from falling off the belt 2 Heart rate sensor The heart rate sensor sends the heart rate signal to the training computer For video tutorials go to http www polar com en polar_community videos 8 ENGLISH For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly ensure a good contact between the plastic electrode areas and the horse s skin Wet the belt properly for example in a bucket of water 1 Also wet the horse s hair from the areas where the electrodes of the belt are placed 2 If your horse has long or thick hair you can clip it from those areas where the electrodes are placed This will greatly improve the heart rate signal quality Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket 3 Close the pocket firmly ENGLISH 9 4 Place the belt as indicated 4 with the heart rate sensor pocket on the left side of the horse By doing so you ensure the electrodes
19. sensor to read the heart rate properly ensure a good contact between the electrode pads and the horse s skin Wet the electrode pads and the horse s hair properly from the areas where the electrode pads are placed see the figure If your horse has long or thick hair you can clip those areas This greatly improves the heart rate signal quality To optimize the contact between the horse s skin and the electrode pads you can use contact gel on the electrode pads It ensures a better detection of the horse s heart rate See the images on this and the following page 3 Sn 3 Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the I N plastic straps 3 5 Ya gt I 4 Place the positive electrode pad short cable under the saddle 4 on the left side of the horse Ensure that the electrode side of the pad is against the horse s skin 5 The rider s weight will keep the electrode in place Pa 5 Attach the negative electrode pad long cable under the girth using a plastic strap 6 and tighten the girth If needed you can place a wet sponge between the negative electrode pad and girth to ensure good contact with the skin For video tutorial go to http www polar com en polar_community videos See the training computer s user manual for instructions on displaying the horse s heart rate and recording a training session The user manual can be downloaded at www polar com support ENGLISH 13
20. ver use alcohol or any abrasive material such as steel wool or cleaning chemicals a amp Not suitable for bathing or swimming Protected against wash splashes and raindrops Do not immerse the training computer in water Using the training computer in excessive rainfall may cause interference on GPS reception Keep your training computer in a cool and dry place Do not keep it in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel Do not expose the training computer to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car or mounted on the bike mount It is recommended to store the training computer partially or fully charged The battery slowly loses its charge when it is stored If you are going to store the training computer for several months it is recommended to recharge it after a few months This will prolong the battery lifetime ENGLISH 21 Heart rate sensor Detach the heart rate sensor rom the electrode base belt soft strap after every use and dry it with a soft towel Clean the eart rate sensor with a mild soap and water solution when needed Never use alcohol or any abrasive material e g steel wool or cleaning chemicals Dry and store the electrode base belt soft strap and the heart rate sensor separately to maximize the heart rate sensor battery lifetime To prevent snap oxidation do not store the heart rate sensor
21. wet in non breathing material such as a sports bag Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by eaving it in a car Electrode Base Belt Rinse under running water after every use and hang to dry Clean the electrode areas gently with a mild soap and water solution when needed or at least once a week Do not use moisturizing soaps because they can leave residue on the electrodes Do not soak iron dry clean or bleach Do not stretch the electrode base belt or bend the electrode areas sharply 22 ENGLISH Soft strap Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry Clean the strap gently with a mild soap and water solution when needed Do not use moisturizing soaps because they can leave residue on the strap Do not soak iron dry clean or bleach the strap Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply You may wash the strap in a washing machine at 40 104 F Strap material 38 Polyamide 29 Polyurethane 20 Elastane 13 Polyester Storing the Electrode base Belt Soft strap Keep your electrode base belt soft strap in a cool and dry place Do not keep them in a damp environment in non breathable material a plastic bag or a sports bag nor with conductive material a wet towel Do not expose them to direct sunlight for extended periods such as by leaving it in a car Battery Information Training Computer The training co
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