PASCO Specialty & Mfg. PS-2129A User's Manual
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1. Instruction Manual PAS 012 12232A Exercise Heart Rate Sensor PS 2129A i T 1 Strap lt iL i Strap Adjuster PSAN NN a Electrodes a VOL el La not shown Transmitter Sensor l Transmitter Strap Connector Snaps Equipment Introduction Included Part Number The Exercise Heart Rate Sensor uses a transmitter mounted on Exercise Heart Rate Sensor PS 2129A a transmitter strap and a receiver inside the sensor to measure heart rates from 40 to 240 beats per minute The sensor can Polar WearLink Set M XXL PS 2524 Nia ane cane measure the heart rate during exercise without a sensor cable Also Required getting in the way because the transmitter and the receiver communicate wirelessly PASCO Interface see catalog or web site _ The transmitter snaps onto the transmitter strap and the strap AA S A eee wraps around your chest with the transmitter positioned over Recommended Part Number the cardiac muscle The transmitter sends the electrical signals from your heart to the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor The Exer PASPORT Extension Cable PS 2500 cise Heart Rate Sensor averages the heart rate in five second Accessory Part Number intervals A small red light emitting diode LED on the sen sor blinks when a heart beat is detected Polar WearLink strap XS S PS 2519 The transmitter comes with a replaceable type CR 2505 bat tery that has an2. the environment To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local waste recycle disposal service or the place where you purchased the product The European Union WEEE Waste Electronic and Electri cal Equipment symbol to the right and on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be dis posed of in a standard waste container Battery Disposal Instructions Battery Disposal Batteries contain chemicals that if released may affect the environment and human health Batteries should be collected separately for recycling and recycled at a hazardous material disposal location adhering to your country and local government regula tions To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for recycling please contact your local waste disposal service or the product represen tative The battery or batteries included in this product or purchased in the European Union if batteries not included are marked with the European Union symbol for waste batteries above to indicate the need for the sep arate collection and recycling For small batteries the symbol is printed on the packaging PASC Ce
3. estimated life of two years assuming one hour of use per day The transmitter strap PS 2524 is designed to fit medium to extra extra large An accessory transmitter strap PS 2519 available separately from PASCO fits small to extra small f B A f To O 800 772 8700 www pasco com Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Introduction Wearing the Transmitter Strap The electrode areas that are on the reverse side of the transmitter strap detect the signals from the cardiac muscle 1 Wet the electrode areas under running water and make sure that they are well moist ened 2 Attach the transmitter to the connector snaps on the transmitter strap Electrode Areas f mum Transmitter Connector Snap Step 2 Attach the Transmitter a Step 1 Wet the Electrodes 3 Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably around your chest just below the chest muscles Step 3 Adjust the Strap Length upright Transmitter Strap Options Option One Transmitter in Place e Option One Under a Shirt Follow steps 1 2 and 3 above Put the strap around your chest and connect the strap hook to the loop in the other end of the strap Make sure that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the transmitter is in a cen tral location and the Polar logo on the transmitter is upright see Option One Wet the shirt e Option Two Over a Shirt To use the transmitter over the top of a T shirt or tank top pile
4. follow steps 1 2 and 3 above Put the strap around your chest on top of the shirt and areas connect the strap hook to the loop Then wet the shirt beneath the electrode areas of the strap so that the shirt and the skin beneath the shirt are well moistened e Option Three Hold in Both Hands Wet the electrode areas and connect the trans mitter to the strap but hold the strap with both hands so that the palm area of each hand touches the wet electrode areas NOTE With this option the data quality may vary Operation e Connect the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor to your PASCO interface NOTE You may want to connect the sensor to a PASPORT Extension Cable PS 2500 before connect ing it to the interface PS 2500 PASPORT Extension Cable e Start the data acquisition software and begin collecting data 2 PASC Ce Model No PS 2129A Tips for Using the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Care and Maintenance Transmitter e Detach the transmitter from the strap after use and dry the transmitter with a soft clean cloth Never use alcohol cleaning chem icals or an abrasive material to clean the transmitter e Keep the transmitter in a cool dry place Do not store it wet inside a bag made of non breathing material such as a sports bag Do not expose the transmitter to direct sunlight for extended periods Transmitter Strap e Detach the transmitter from the connector snaps on the strap and rinse the strap under running water after ever
5. your heart rate during exercise and dur ing the five minute recovery time after exercise Table 1 Recommended Exercise Heart Rate Levels Age Max Heart Min Training yrs Rate bpm Threshold Maximum estimated heart rate is 220 age years Minimum training threshold is equal to 60 of the maximum heart rate Maximum training threshold is equal to 90 of the maximum heart rate Ranges are based on the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for healthy individuals Ranges will vary CAUTION The Exercise Heart Rate Sensor is NOT a diagnostic tool 4 PASC Ce Model No PS 2129A Tips for Using the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Experiment Suggestions e Heart rate respiration and skin temperature during exercise e Effect on exercise heart rate for various forms of exercise e g aerobic vs anaerobic e Exercise recovery rates for individuals with different fitness e Exercise heart rate in healthy and diseased populations Sample Data Heart Rate Changes During and After Fourteen Minutes of Exercise at a Constant Intensity and Workload El gy Data gt omy Deen lel exercise heart rate e Taun ER ipost ee F SETAE heart rate Tamed on A on Mplorer Timed minutes iT 7 eats Per TARN 2 4 B S 10 12 14 Sensor Specifications Heart rate range 40 to 240 beats per minute Transmitter range Approximately one meter Resolution One beat per minute Accura
6. cy One beat per minute Default sample rate One sample per five seconds Maximum sample rate Five samples per second Averaging interval Five seconds PASC Ce 5 Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Technical Support Before you call PASCO technical support have the apparatus and this user s guide available Please note the following e Software version e Product name and model number e Approximate age of the product e Detailed description of the problem sequence of events required to duplicate the problem For assistance with any PASCO product contact PASCO at Address PASCO scientific 10101 Foothills Blvd Roseville CA 95747 7100 Phone 916 786 3800 worldwide 800 772 8700 U S Fax 916 786 7565 Web Www pasco com Email support pasco com Technical Support Limited Warranty PASCO scientific warrants the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the customer PASCO will repair or replace at its option any part of the prod uct which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship The war ranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or improper use Determination of whether a product failure is the result of a manufac turing defect or improper use by the customer shall be made solely by PASCO scientific Responsibility for the return of equipment for warranty repair belongs to the customer Equipment must be properly packed t
7. o prevent damage and shipped postage or freight prepaid Damaged caused by improper packing of the equipment for return shipment will not be covered by the warranty Shipping costs for returning the equipment after repair will be paid by PASCO scientific Copyright The PASCO scientific 012 12232A Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Instruction Manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved Permission is granted to non profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of this man ual providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories and classrooms and are not sold for profit Reproduction under any other cir cumstances without the written consent of PASCO scientific is prohibited Trademarks PASCO PASCO scientific DataStudio ImagiProbe PASPORT and ScienceWorkshop are trademarks or registered trademarks of PASCO scientific in the United States and or in other countries All other brands products or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of and are used to identify products or services of their respective owners For more information visit www pasco com legal Product End of Life Disposal Instructions This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region It is your responsibility to recycle your elec tronic equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations to ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and
8. oid computer monitors magnets power cords television sets or other appliances that emit electromagnetic radiation REMINDER The red LED on the sensor flashes when there is adequate signal reception PASC Ce 3 Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Tips for Using the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor Battery To change the battery follow these steps 1 Usea coin to open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise to OPEN 2 Remove the old battery and insert the new battery CR2025 inside the cover with the positive side against the cover 3 Make sure that the O ring that seals the cover is seated in the sealing groove to ensure water resistance 4 Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to close CAUTION The transmitter is water resistant but the Exercise Heart Rate Sen sor 1s not Immersing the sensor in liquid will damage the sensor Therefore it is not recommended for you to use the transmitter and sensor in water Transmitter Heart Rate Activity Suggestions e Connect the sensor to an interface and put on the transmitter and strap Orient the sensor e Sit ina chair Start collecting data Record your resting heart rate for 60 seconds e Stand up Run in place for three to five minutes and continue to collect data e Stop running but continue to collect data for another five minutes After five minutes stop collecting data e Use the data acquisition software to graph your data Compare your resting heart rate to
9. y use e Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F at least after every fifth use Use a washing pouch Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener Do not soak spin dry iron dry clean or bleach the strap NOTE Never put the trans mitter in the washing machine or drier e Dry and store the strap and the transmitter separately Wash the strap before long term storage Tips for Using the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor 1 meter e Keep the sensor within one meter about 3 feet of the transmitter e Keep the sensor in a vertical orientation relative to the transmitter strap Avoid placing the eles ase sensor in a horizontal or tilted orientation Sensor and e Place the sensor on a non conductive non metal surface and away from electrical inter Interface ference e g computers and electrical devices e Do not place the sensor or the transmitter strap on metal objects or the ground Signal Loss and Electrical Interference e Erratic measurements or large reading fluctuations e g drop to 0 beats per minute bpm or sudden increase to 240 bpm usu ally indicate signal loss e The most common causes of signal loss are strap movement inadequate electrode contact improper sensor orientation or too large a distance between the transmitter and the sensor e Ifsignal loss occurs re wet the electrodes check the electrode contact and move the sensor closer to the transmitter e Av
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