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1. To continue the ses sion click the start button e End the session by clicking the stop button EE while the session is paused ZONES During a training session the zones are displayed at the bottom of each exerciser s heart rate box with the col ors selected in the session type settings in reception tool The background color of the heart rate box changes based on the exerciser s current heart rate and zone The instructor can guide the exercisers by using e the zone number e g train in zone 3 e the zone color e g train in green zone or 41 e the percentage of the heart rate maximum e g train at 60 65 intensity MOTIVATIONAL ANIMATIONS Depending on the session type settings motivational animations can be shown on the screen during a training session When Calorie Bonus is set on an animation is shown every time the exercisers have burned 1000 calories during the session as a group The number of calories is the total for every exerciser in the session When Zone Rewardis set on an animation is shown every time all the exercisers have spent at least 5 sec onds in the same zone The Zone Reward animation is not shown during the first 5 minutes of a training ses sion and not again for the same zone within 5 minutes AFTER TRAINING After the instructor has ended the training session by clicking the stop button FRA see During training the Polar Cardio GX software displays an individual ses
2. MAKE GROUP EXERCISE PERSONAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents aena a a eee 2 Introduction to Polar Cardio GX ooo 8 The Polar Cardio GX system 0 0 22 c coco e cece cece ence eee N a a a a e ean 8 System requirements A AS Ova A ss Minced ay nee gad ee 9 QUICK STEPS s uedan reels et it aa Geeta chee E teint LL A aa dk ones 9 Medical products in professional use _ 2 2 2 2222 eee c cece cece cece cece ee cec eee cceeeeeeceeeeeseeeees 9 AVAIRING AMIGIOS Tesis a id o ikxcaed Ase ita 9 BIWetootht 222522 ccc oc ete poste e oe O Lt coe Sos a SU Cu Ne 8 9 introduction to hardware 02 00 0es cee ner toons anny essnedeeneduls Seon ERa title ARED 10 System requirements _ 0 00 222 o cee ee iaaea arrana be eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 10 EN NAAA E A sate ct ARM A O 10 PCirequirements rca a a dera ree a a ba dead edo a do lO a 10 Other TEQUIFEIMENTS gt gt vcoaitiar rita al ai dee eS in eso 10 Polar Team base station Pro os 11 AS AAA tot cates A E ca A AO O O hte kee cen esd 12 Polar Team charger cocotero ion roble dash 12 Polar TeamittransmitterS loci td a e dt A le 13 LIghts aNd SOUNOS cr e e e a o boi eats ae cena cial 14 Base MN A A e da e eos rare dde tala 14 A A O NN 15 Non secured Connector mode 2 2 2 2 1100005151 000A AAA PEDDI AAAA E Dannan 17 Wearing the transmitter oooooccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccc cnn rre 18 Using one computer in Cardio GX system 2 02200 e daaa aara
3. Start a heart rate based group exercise session with the session tool in the group exercise room 6 An individual session summary is displayed and sent to the class exercisers by email after the ses sion MEDICAL PRODUCTS IN PROFESSIONAL USE Professional use sets high standards for the manufacturer distributor and user of a medical device Polar offers user instructions and training for professional users in order to ensure the safe use of Polar devices TRAINING ARTICLES For more information on the physiological aspects and other features of Polar products visit the Polar Col lection of Training Articles BLUETOOTH Polar Cardio GX uses Bluetooth wireless communication between the transmitters and the base station Blue tooth provides the most reliable and secured technology for transmitting live data in the sports instrument industry today INTRODUCTION TO HARDWARE The Polar Cardio GX system includes the following hardware e Polar Team Base Station Pro e Polar Team Charger e Polar Team Transmitters consisting of connectors and straps Before setting up the system get to know with the system requirements The light and sound indicators of the Polar Team devices are presented in the Lights and sounds topic SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Depending on your Polar Cardio GX setup the connectivity requirements differ PC and AV requirements are the same for all Cardio GX users In addition to the requirements listed below
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5. place the strap below the bra 4 Check that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the connector is in a central and upright position D 3 e When the transmitter starts detecting i and transmitting your heart rate you can A hear a short beep and a green light starts blinking on the connector Now you can also monitor your heart rate with a com patible Polar training computer After training detach the connector from the strap and follow the care and maintenance instructions A Team connector can be used only with a Team strap USING ONE COMPUTER IN CARDIO GX SYSTEM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Get to know with the system requirements in System requirements LOCAL AREA NETWORK To connect your PC to the base station and to the internet a local area network has to set up Usually a local area network is set up by using a router e The router is connected to the internet e The computer is connected to the router The computer has access to the internet through the router e The main base station is connected to the router with the network cable provided in the set 18 e The optional secondary base stations are connected to the router with the network cable provided in the set Optionally the secondary base stations can be connected to the Cardio GX system wirelessly through the main base station The wireless connection is automatic after switching on the secondary base stations g
6. 2483 5 MHz max 20 mW Bluetooth QD ID B011340 57 2 4 GHZ DEVICES SUCH AS BASE STATION AND TRANSMITTER Non specific short range device RF output power meets all SRD requirements Frequency within the range of 2400 MHz to 2483 5 MHz For Bluetooth and 2 4 GHz devices only to comply with FCC RF exposure requirements the following operating configurations must be satisfied the antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made GUARANTEE AND DISCLAIMER POLAR CARDIO GX INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY e Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original purchaser of Polar Cardio GX that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for ONE year from the date of purchase e The original receipt is your proof of purchase e Warranty does not cover damage due to misuse abuse accidents or negligence of the precautions improper maintenance cracked or broken cases or the elastic strap During the guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced free of charge at an authorized Polar Service Center e Polar Electro Oy s warranty is limited to defects in material and workmanship Polar Electro Oy s lia bility is limited to repair or replacement of defective products Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages losses costs or expenses whether direct indirect incidental consequential or spe cial arising out of or related to the use of Polar products O 2012 Polar Electro
7. Below you can find help to some common problems with transmitters with the Cardio GX system pwm ome eatin The connector cannot Change the connector s mode to non secured by removing the be taught to the system via reception tool When inserted into charger there is no sound or light Connectors are not shown as connected even if they are inserted into the charger cor rectly and there is a con nection between the base station and the PC New connector does not appear to the con nector list in the recep tion tool The number label has come off and you do not know which con nector it is nector is in secured mode because it has already been paired with another base station Power cable is not plugged into the charger Connector is inserted into charger incor rectly Power cable is not plugged into the charger The con nectors are in non secured mode Connector is inserted into charger incor rectly There is no connection between the base station and the PC Contact prob lem between the connector and the charger connector from the charger and inserting it back within 3 sec onds When inserted into the charger three short sounds are heard instead of one Note that after you have taught the con nector to the system the connector s mode is automatically changed to secured Plug the power cable into charger and into the wall outlet Insert connector into t
8. For more information on the physiological aspects and other features of Polar products visit the Polar Col lection of Training Articles ONLINE TRAINING Below you can find help to some common problems with online training robin femme CIN Transmitter Exerciser s Connector s battery is Recharge connector s battery information dis empty appears from the grid Strap s electrode Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running areas are dry or strap water Make sure that the strap is secured correctly is secured incorrectly and the wet electrode areas are firmly against exer ciser s skin Connection between Wait for a moment If connection is not restored the PC and the base switch the base station off and on again Also re open station is momentarily the software and establish connection between PC disconnected and base station normally Base station s battery Plug the power cable into the base station and into the is empty wall outlet The transmitter is out Wait until the exerciser is again in the base station s of the base station s range Make sure nothing is interfering the connection range from the transmitter to the base station 43 Transmitter Exerciser Connector s battery is Recharge connector s battery is not shown during empty online training Strap s electrode Wet the electrode areas of the strap under running areas are dry orstrap water Make sure that the strap is secured co
9. GX SYSTEM The Polar Cardio GX system consists of a PC software a base station transmitters strap and connector and a charger Find out more about the hardware in the of this help The Cardio GX system can be set up with either one or two compatible PCs The PC software consists of two parts for managing sessions session types and exercisers storing training data setting up the hardware and signing up for sessions for heart rate monitoring during the session and summarizing the individual heart rate data after the session Reception tool and session tool can be installed onto same or separate computers depending on your Cardio GX system setup We recommend that you read through this software help before beginning to use the Polar Cardio GX system It is the easiest way to learn how to utilize the system at your club We also recommend that you install all the software updates available to get the newest software features and user guidance SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Before setting up the system get to know with the system requirements QUICK STEPS 1 After installing the software open the reception tool from the Windows desktop 2 Set up the network and the Cardio GX hardware with the reception tool See more in System settings 3 Set up the session types with the reception tool 4 Create a training session and sign up the exercisers with the reception tool Give the transmitters to the exercisers during sign up a
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12. exerciser information can be fetched from the system database The exercisers are identified by nickname or email address during sign up All exercisers who are signed up for a training session are automatically stored in exerciser management The exerciser information can be updated in exerciser management Exercisers can also be added manually to the system in exerciser management The following exerciser information is stored in the system e nickname e first name and last name e email address e SeX e year of birth e weight and height e maximum heart rate and anaerobic threshold and e the training sessions the exerciser has participated in Nickname sex year of birth and maximum heart rate are mandatory fields The stored training sessions for the selected exerciser are also shown in the profile 29 Sex maximum heart rate or year of birth weight and height are needed to calculate the burned calories during a training session All exercisers in the Cardio GX system must have unique nicknames and email addresses ADDING AN EXERCISER 1 2 3 4 Open the reception tool Go to Exerciser Management Click Add Fill in the exerciser information See more details in Exerciser management Click Save to save the changes All exercisers in the Cardio GX system must have unique nicknames and email addresses EDITING AN EXERCISER Editing an exerciser in Exerciser management 1 2 3 4 Open the
13. fatigue when training stop the exercise or continue at a lighter intensity If you have a pacemaker defibrillator or other implanted electronic device you use the Polar Cardio GX sys tem at your own risk Before starting use take a maximal training stress test under the supervision of a phy sician The test is to ensure the safety and reliability of the simultaneous use of the pacemaker and the Polar Cardio GX system If you are allergic to any substance that comes into contact with your skin or if you sus pect an allergic reaction due to using the product check the listed materials in Technical Specifications To avoid any skin reaction to the transmitter wear it over a shirt Moisten the shirt well under the electrodes to ensure flawless operation If you use insect repellent on your skin make sure that it does not come into con tact with the transmitter 48 Exercise equipment with electronic components may cause interfering stray signals To tackle these problems try the following 1 Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally 2 Move the wrist unit around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol Interference is often worst right in front of the display panel of the equipment while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance 3 Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the wrist unit in this i
14. for connections and a Bluetooth logo see Lights and sounds Power button Ethernet port power plug and reset button under the cover POLAR TEAM CHARGER The charger is used to recharge the batteries of the connectors and to teach new connectors to the system 12 Up to ten connectors can be inserted into the charger at the same time The connectors are inserted into the charger with the led light left out The led is located next to the Polar Team logo s letter R Connectors are inserted into the charger to recharge the batteries and to teach new connectors to the system Polar Team charger is only for indoor use not water resistant An AC adapter is included in the Cardio GX set There are four different plugs for the AC adapter Choose the correct plug and place it into the adapter A wall mounting kit is included in the Cardio GX set POLAR TEAM TRANSMITTERS The transmitter consists of a strap and a connector The connector detects heart rate and transmits it to the PC via the base station using Bluetooth During training the heart rate data can also be monitored with a com patible Polar training computer The Polar Cardio GX set includes 10 transmitters Additional transmitters can be bought as accessories 13 The connector is water resistant but it is not suitable for swimming The connector is in the sleep mode if it is not inserted into charger or attached to the strap If the data transmission cea
15. for the session February 12 2012 February 18 2012 MENU File Change the language of the software by selecting File gt Language The available languages are English Ger man French Spanish Italian and Portuguese The new language is taken into use after restarting Set the email settings by selecting File gt Email Settings These must be set to send out individual training reports to the exercisers after training sessions View asummary of the stored training data by selecting File gt Data summary 22 Exit the reception tool by selecting File gt Exit Note that the reception tool stays running in the background Close the reception tool by right clicking the Cardio GX icon in the taskbar and selecting Close reception tool Help Open the software help by selecting Help gt Help Topics or by pressing F1 on the keyboard Open the Polar support pages by selecting Help gt Product support Open the Polar website by selecting Help gt Polar Website Check for the software updates regularly by selecting Help gt Check for updates We recommend that you install all the software updates available to get the newest software features and user guidance Check the Polar Cardio GX software s version and other information by selecting Help gt About TRAINING CALENDAR AND SIGN UP Access training calendar and sign up in the reception tool by selecting Training Calendar A training session must be
16. it is recommended that you update system drivers regularly AV REQUIREMENTS e Video projector minimum resolution 1024 x 768 e Screen or suitable wall PC REQUIREMENTS Minimum PC requirements Recommended PC requirements e 1 6 GHz processor e 2GHz processor e 1GBRAM e 2GBRAM e 1 GB of free hard drive space e 5GB of free hard drive space e 1024 x 768 monitor e Larger than 1024 x 768 monitor e Microsoft Windows XP Vista or 7 e Microsoft Windows XP Vista or 7 e Ethernet connection OTHER REQUIREMENTS Depending on your Cardio GX system setup other requirements vary Requirements 10 e arouter when e there is more than one base station or e there is more than one computer or e the system is connected to the internet e cross over Ethernet cables RJ45 to connect the computers and the base stations POLAR TEAM BASE STATION PRO The base station is the device that connects the connectors with your PC There can be up to three base sta tions ina Cardio GX system The number of connectors online is determined based on the number of base sta tions e one main base station up to 28 connectors exercisers online e two base stations main one secondary base station up to 56 connectors exercisers online e three base stations main two secondary base stations up to 80 connectors exercisers online The main station does not differ from the secondary base stations on the hardware level The first base station you conn
17. on the main base sta tion It takes approximately 1 minute 4 Plug the power cable into the charger 5 Insert connectors into the charger in non secured mode For more information see more details in Non secured connector mode 6 As soon as connectors are synchronized with the new base station combination the error noti 38 fications disappear from the synchronized connectors 7 Repeat steps 4 to 6 until you have synchronized all the connectors If you teach the connectors to the system after you have set up all the base stations synchronization is not required SETTING EMAIL SETTINGS To send individual training reports to the exercisers by email after a training session the email settings have to be set in the reception tool The training reports are sent automatically to the exercisers who have given their email addressed during sign up 1 2 3 4 5 Access the email settings by clicking File gt Email settings Set the server and authentication settings Set the sender address and message subject in email settings Set the automated message text Save the settings by clicking OK 39 SESSION TOOL Cardio GX software consists of two parts The session tool is for heart rate monitoring during the training ses sion and showing the individual heart rate summary after the session The session tool is used by the group exercise instructors The other part of the software is the reception tool which is for m
18. process is quicker For more information see Setting up system with one base station REPLACING MAIN BASE STATION Later on if you need to replace the main base station for example if the current main base station is broken see details and instructions in Replacing a main base station SETTING UP SYSTEM WITH ONE BASE STATION Cardio GX system that includes one base station can include either one or two computers The reception tool and the session tool can be installed onto same or separate computers depending on your Cardio GX system setup The system setup is always done with the reception tool Requirements e arouter if there is two computers in use e across over Ethernet cable RJ45 to connect a base station to the computer router during system setup After setup a cross over Ethernet cable RJ45 is required to connect the base station to the computer router 33 1 Open the reception tool Goto System Settings The system settings wizard starts automatically if there are no base stations in the system 2 Select the number of base stations you have In this case when you are setting up a system one base station select one You can add more secondary base stations later Click Next to continue 3 Set the wireless network settings Type in a Name and a Wireless network key for the Cardio GX s wireless network Click Next to continue 4 Follow the instructions in the wizard to add the base station to the system Th
19. the limits for a miscellaneous type ISM device pursuant to part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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 inter ference 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 55 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA IC REGULATORY INFORMATION This ISM device complies with ICES 001of Industry Canada rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any inter ference received inc
20. training report e Resending training reports OPENING EXERCISER S TRAINING REPORT The same training reports that were sent by email after the training session can be accessed in the session summary 1 Open the reception tool Go to Training Calendar 2 Double click a held training session to view the session summary 3 Double click exerciser s nickname in session summary to open the exerciser s individual training report The training report PDF is opened Save or print the training report if needed RESENDING TRAINING REPORTS After a training session the training reports are sent to the exercisers who have given their email addresses during sign up If the Cardio GX software was unable to send the reports after a session there is a message in the session summary view To send the training reports again 1 Open the reception tool Goto Training Calendar 2 Double click a held training session to view the session summary 3 Select exercisers by checking the boxes or click Select all below the list 4 Click Send report to send the training reports to the selected exercisers SESSION TYPES Access the session type settings in the reception tool by selecting Session types 26 Session types are templates for heart rate based training sessions Session types can include a different number of zones different combinations of motivational animations and different advertisements Session types speed up the creation of train
21. up The main base station should be available in System Set tings If you want to change the main base station s settings name or wireless network key do it before setting up the secondary base stations 3 Switch off the main base station and the possible secondary base station Keep the reception tool running and the System Settings section open 4 Click Add secondary base station 5 Connect a secondary base station to the computer or to the router with the cross over Ethernet cable provided in the set 6 Switch on the secondary base station Wait until the software detects the new base station lt may take up to 1 minute 7 Click OK to add the secondary base station to the Cardio GX system 8 Switch off the secondary base station and unplug the Ethernet cable If you want to set up another secondary base station repeat steps 3 7 To utilize secondary base stations the main base station must be on and connected to the computer or to the router Depending on your Cardio GX system setup the secondary base stations connect to the Cardio GX system either with an Ethernet cable through the router or wirelessly through the main base station If you are setting up additional base stations after already using the Cardio GX system you have to syn chronize the connectors with the new base station combination See more details in Synchronizing con nectors with new base stations If the base station has previously been used with any
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23. Team or Cardio GX system as a main or sec ondary base station it must be reset before it can be set up to the system as a main or secondary base sta tion again See more details in Resetting base station REPLACING A MAIN BASE STATION You can replace the main base station for example if the current main base station is broken The current main base station can be replaced with a secondary base station or a new base station 36 1 Open the reception tool Go to System Settings 2 Click the arrow in the main base station s information box 3 Click Remove All base stations are removed from the system 4 Reset the old base stations in the system See more details in Resetting base station 5 Set up the base stations normally See more details in Setting up base stations 6 After setting up the base stations synchronize the connectors with the new base station com bination See more details in Synchronizing connectors with new base stations If the the main base station is replaced in the Cardio GX system all the base stations in the system must be set up again TEACHING CONNECTORS Before you can use transmitters for online monitoring the connectors must be introduced to the system lt takes only a few minutes and it has to be done only once for every connector You can teach up to 80 con nectors to the system 1 2 9 10 Open the reception tool Goto System Settings Make sure the base stations are set up Th
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25. added to the training calendar before starting Instructor and exercisers must also be signed up for the session in this view The system must be set up before arranging heart rate based training sessions Each training session is created based on a session type Adding a new session is quick and easy because most of the session settings are already defined in the session type The session types are defined in the reception tool in the Session Types section The number of session types in the Cardio GX system is not lim ited You can browse the training calendar in three different ways e Shift between the weeks by using the arrow above the calendar e Select another week by using the Calendar button e Reset the view to the current week by clicking the Today button Add a new session by double clicking the desired date and time Added training sessions are displayed in the training calendar Open a future or held training session by double clicking it See more details in e Creating a training session e Signing up exercisers e Editing a training session The date and time formats of the training calendar are set based on the Windows date and time settings 23 CREATING A TRAINING SESSION 1 Open the reception tool Goto Training Calendar 2 Double click the desired date and time to add a training session 3 Edit the session settings name date start time duration repetition session type and location 4 Click Save to sa
26. anaging sessions session types and exer cisers storing training data setting up the hardware and signing up for sessions The session tool opens into a full screen mode You can close it by clicking the Exit button While the session tool is running you can access your Windows desktop by pressing the Windows key on your key board If you have other applications running simultaneously lt Alt gt lt Tab gt key combination allows you to toggle between open applications SCREEN SAVER It is recommended that you turn off the screen saver or set the screen saver wait time to 90 120 minutes Windows XP 1 Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Display gt the Screen Saver tab 2 Turn off the screen saver by selecting None from the drop down list or set the Wait time to 90 120 min utes Windows Vista and Windows 7 1 Start gt Control Panel gt Personalization gt Screen Saver 2 Turn off the screen saver by selecting None from the drop down list or set the Wait time to 90 120 min utes BEFORE TRAINING Before arranging a heart rate based training session e the hardware must be taken into use for more details see System settings e the hardware must be set up in the gym so that the base stations and computers are all connected e thesession tool computer must be set up so that the contents of the display is projected on the screen or on a suitable wall e atraining session must be created in the reception to
27. e base station can be con nected to the computer or to the router during setup Note that if the base station is connected to the router also the computer must be connected to the router After setting up the base stations teach the connectors to the system If you have only one computer and one base station they can be connected with an Ethernet cable If you have two computers or you need to connect to the internet you need to connect the pieces through a router SETTING UP SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE BASE STATIONS Cardio GX system that includes multiple base stations typically includes two computers and the reception tool and the session tool are installed onto separate computers It is also possible to have only one computer that has a full installation of Cardio GX The system setup is always done with the reception tool Requirements e arouter e across over Ethernet cable RJ45 to connect a base station to the computer router during system setup After setup if wireless connection is not used additional cross over Ethernet cables RJ45 are required to connect the secondary base stations to the router 1 Open the reception tool Goto System Settings The system settings wizard starts automatically if there are no base stations in the system 2 Select the number of base stations you have In this case when you are setting up a system with mul tiple base stations select either two or three You can add more secondary base station
28. e base stations should be available in System Settings Connect the main base station to the PC or to the router with a network cable provided in the set Switch on the main base station Wait until O and are lit on the main base station It takes approximately 1 minute Plug the power cable into the charger and insert the new connectors into the charger Wait until is lit on the main base station New connectors appear into the New box Select a connector under New Wait until the software assigns a number for the connector It may take up to 15 seconds Pick up corresponding number sticker and remove the connector with a continuously lit green light from the charger Click OK and attach the sticker onto the connector The connector moves into the connectors box Repeat steps 5 7 to 9 until you have taught all the connectors to the system If you re insert the taught connectors into the charger their battery status is shown in the connectors box See also Removing connectors from the system REMOVING CONNECTORS FROM THE SYSTEM After removing a connector from the system you can re teach the connector at any time 37 1 Open the reception tool Goto System Settings 2 Find the connector you want to remove from the list and click it with the secondary mouse button 3 Select Remove connector to remove the connector from the system The software asks for your con firmation 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each connector yo
29. ect introduce to the system becomes the main base station e The base station is water resistant It can also be used outdoors and in the rain as long as the plug is in place Always use the wireless connection and battery power in the rain 11 An AC adapter is included in the Cardio GX set There are four different plugs for the AC adapter Choose the correct plug and place it into the adapter The detachable legs must be used when the base station is placed on moist ground e g on a wet lawn and during charging to prevent heating The bottom of the base station may heat up to 60 C 140 F Operating temperature is 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F During charging the maximum operating tem perature is 45 C 113 F It is recommended that the base station is placed 2 m 6 5 ft above the ground to optimize the signal When the base station is placed on the wall especially outdoors the plug must be towards the ground A wall mounting kit is included in the Cardio GX set The sockets that are provided in the wall mounting kit are meant for concrete surfaces Check the range of the signal if the base station is surrounded by metal Built in Wi Fi IEEE802 11b Built in Bluetooth 100 m 330 ft range RJ45 connector for Ethernet connection Rechargeable batteries with up to 12 hours standalone use Charging time 4 hours FRONT PANEL A V N Charger and power indicators see Lights and sounds Number indicators
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31. em to bite or chew on them e When disconnecting the power cords pull on the plug do not pull on the cord If a power cord or power supply becomes damaged in any way stop using it immediately Unplug your device during lightning stroms or when unused for long periods of time For devices with an AC power cord that connects to the power supply always connect the power cord accord ing to the following instructions 1 Plug the AC power cord into the power supply unit until it stops 2 Plug the other end of the AC power cord into the wall outlet BATTERY POWERED DEVICES These precautions apply to all products that use rechargeable or disposable batteries Improper use of batteries may result in battery fluid leakage overheating or explosion Released battery fluid is corrosive and may be toxic It can cause skin and eye burns and is harmful if swallowed RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ONLY e Charge only with the recharger provided with the product 50 WIRELESS DEVICES Such as base station and transmitter Before boarding any aircraft or packing a wireless device in luggage that will be checked remove the batteries from the wireless device or turn the wireless device off if it has an on off switch Wireless devices can trans mit radio frequency RF energy much like a cellular telephone whenever batteries are installed and the wire less device is turned on if it has an on off switch ALL DEVICES DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS Do
32. erobic threshold zones to work properly during a training session the exercisers must know their anaerobic thresholds and set them correctly during sign up There are 3 5 zones in a session type Zone names zone limits and the number of zones can be edited in ses sion type settings MOTIVATIONAL ANIMATIONS Session types can include motivational animations There are two types of motivational animations Calorie Bonus burned calories during the session and Zone Reward exercisers in the same zone during the ses sion The animations are set on while editing the session type Calorie Bonus the animation is shown during the session every time the exercisers burn 1000 kcal cal in total Zone Reward the animation is shown during the session every time the exercisers spend at least 5 seconds in the same zone ADVERTISEMENTS Each session type can include advertisements that are displayed on the screen during the training session The number of advertisements is not limited Advertisements can be added and removed in session type 27 settings Advertisement format e Advertisements must be either in JPG BMP or GIF format e Although the software scales down the images to fit into the session tool it is recommended to use low and wide advertisements For example for 1024 x 768 displays screens a recommended adver tisement size is 340 x 80 pixels Polar FT4 SN rd Keeps your fitness training simple e The size of an adv
33. ertisement is recommended to be less than 2 MB e With pictures that have transparent background the best visual outcome is achieved with GIF files See the example pictures below on the left a JPG ad without transparent background and on the right a JPG ad with transparent background POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY POLAR LISTENS TO YOUR BODY For more information about transparency in picture files contact your technical support or adver tisement agency CREATING A SESSION TYPE 1 Open the reception tool Goto Session Types 2 Click Add 3 Edit the session type settings name zones animations and advertisements See more details about the settings in Session types 4 Click Save to save the changes 28 EDITING A SESSION TYPE 1 Open the reception tool Goto Session Types 2 Select the session type from the list 3 Edit the session type settings zones animations and advertisements See more details about the set tings in Session types 4 Click Save to save the changes REMOVING A SESSION TYPE 1 Open the reception tool Goto Session Types 2 Select the session type from the list 3 Click Remove The software asks for your confirmation EXERCISER MANAGEMENT Access exerciser management in the reception tool by selecting Exerciser management Use the exerciser management to manage the exerciser information stored in the Cardio GX system Stored exerciser information speeds up the sign up because the
34. he charger so that the P of Polar logo is not visible The led is located next to the R of Polar logo Plug the power cable into charger and into the wall outlet Change the connector s mode to secured by removing the con nector from charger and inserting it back after a minimum of 3 seconds Only one sound should be heard Insert connector into the charger so that the P of Polar logo is not visible The led is located next to the R of Polar logo For more information see System settings Remove the connectors that were not found from the charger and insert them back You can also try to insert the connector into another slot of the charger If only one connector does not have a label check the rest of the connectors labels The number that is missing is the con nector s number If there are two or more connectors without a label insert the 45 connectors one by one into the charger one at a time Open the reception tool and establish connection between the base station and the PC Wait until the connector is connected to the system Find out which connectoris marked as connected in the connector list Repeat this until you know the numbers of each connector 46 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION e Care and maintenance instructions e Precautions e Important safety information e Regulatory information e Radio frequency technical specification e Guarantee and disclaimer SERVICE Your Polar Cardio GX syste
35. ing sessions because most of the session settings are already defined in the session type By default the Cardio GX software includes one session type Polar Sport Zones You cannot remove it or edit its zones but you can add animations and advertisements to it The number of session types in the Cardio GX system is not limited ZONES Zones are based either on maximum heart rate or anaerobic threshold This is set by selecting one of the two options Maximum heart rate or Anaerobic threshold while editing the session type When maximum heart rate is selected the zones are based on the maximum heart rate Maximum heart rate is the highest number of heart beats per minute bpm during maximum physical exertion A rough estimate of maximum heart rate is 220 the exerciser s age Maximum heart rate is a useful tool for determining and com paring the intensity of training when the zones are based on of maximum heart rate If the maximum heart rates are set correctly during sign up the exercisers will not exceed their maximum heart rates during the train ing session When anaerobic threshold is selected the zones are based on anaerobic threshold Anaerobic threshold is the physiological point during training at which your muscles start using more oxygen than the body can trans port As a result the work of the muscles starts producing more lactic acid than the body can process and it starts to accumulate in the bloodstream In order for the ana
36. ion has already started 1 Open the reception tool Goto Training Calendar 2 Create a new training session or open an existing training session by double clicking it in the calendar 3 Pick up a connector 4 Fill in the connector number into the first field 5 Type the exerciser s nickname If the software detects there are exercisers with similar nicknames stored in the system the software suggests them Select a suggested exerciser or create a new one by typing a unique nickname When selecting an existing exerciser the exerciser information is set automatically The exerciser information can be edited by using the edit button at the end of the row All exercisers in the Cardio GX system and in a session must have unique nicknames and email addresses 24 6 When creating a new exerciser type the exerciser s year of birth The maximum heart rate is cal culated automatically Edit the maximum heart rate if a more accurate maximum heart rate is available 7 Fill in the optional information 8 Click Save to save the settings All exercisers who are signed up for a training session are automatically stored in exerciser management Their information can be updated in exerciser management and in the sign up view Exercisers can also be manually added to the system in exerciser management See more details in Exerciser management An individual training report cannot be sent to the exerciser if the email address field is not filled i
37. luding interference that may cause undesired operation EUROPE This product is compliant with Directives 93 42 EEC and 1999 5 EC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar fi support Polar products are electronic devices and are within the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Par liament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilize separate collection of electronic devices SOUTH AFRICA TA 2008 1236 APPROVED 56 SINGAPORE Complies with IDA Standards DA104315 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TRANSMITTER Transmitter strap material e 35 Polyester 35 Polyamide 30 Polyurethane Connector material e Back cover PA GF e Press buttons stainless steel AlSI316 e Frontcover ABS GF e Lense onthe front cover PMMA RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHARGER UNIT Frequency 13 56 MHz Industrial Scientific Medical ISM band used BLUETOOTH DEVICES Base station RF output power meets Bluetooth requirements Frequency 2400 MHz to 2483 5 MHz max 100 mW Bluetooth QD ID B011340 Connector RF output power meets Bluetooth requirements Frequency 2400 MHz to
38. m is designed to help you achieve your personal fitness goals and indicate the level of physiological strain and intensity during training sessions No other use is intended or implied During the one year guarantee warranty period we recommend that you have service 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 Register your Polar product at http register polar fi to ensure we can keep improving our products and serv ices to better meet your needs CARE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS It is important to follow the care and maintenance instructions to assure the long life of the Cardio GX hard ware Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated which shortens battery life TRANSMITTER STRAPS e After training detach the connector from the strap e Rinse the straps under running lukewarm water after every use e Wash the straps in a washing machine at 40 C 104 F after every fifth use Always use the washing pouch included in the Cardio GX set NOTE Detach the connectors from the straps before washing e Do not use bleach or fabric softener e Make sure straps are dry before storing CONNECTORS e Detach the connector from the strap and store separately e Rinse the connectors under running lukewarm water after every use 47 e Donot insert wet connectors into the charger e Yo
39. mputer ooo cece cece cece cece cece cece cece cece cece eee e cece ee eeeetettetteseseeeeeeees 44 TANS MINES onnaa en 2 sk sara anes teins Wesley Aan ieee ane bo Iu abr E yen s Sere in Ans REEE en staal 44 Customer service information _ 1 22 0 0 000000 0c cece cece cee ee cece ee ee eee ee ee eee eee cece eeeneeneees 47 SEVICE sn E E n e 1 s ointe wine RA 47 Care and maintenance instructions 2 22 2 00 000 47 WANS MITCHS WAS ese pra eet eae II A te toch ODE Alt acces 47 COMMOGCIONS NEIE AT ea hs ed as Se EAE a dd tal ath atau Aa a 47 Charger and Dase statiOn cuco narsa tt li sony ad Adana rt ead aged 48 Precautions soto de cute cg e ere osa 48 Minimizing Possible Risks ooocccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccncccn cece cece eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 48 Important safety information 2 2 0 0 0 cece eee ec ce cece ce ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneceececuccuccccccceuceeseeeeeee 49 Base station usa A o lite A e eta a Le 49 AC powered devices 2 02 22 eee eee cece cece cece ccc ccc cece ee eee cece eee e eee e eet eeteeeeeeeteeeseeeeeseeeees 49 To select an appropriate power source for your device 2 2 eee eee eee cece e ee eeeeeeeceeeeetceeeeees 50 To avoid damaging the power cords and power supply 2 eee cece cece cece eee eeeeeee 50 Battery powered devices 000000 o cece cece cece ce eee cece e cece cece eben aaneen anaana naa aaraa enn 50 Rechargeable batteries only 20 0002 cece cece cece
40. n arona ranni 18 System requirements occ none 18 Local APEANOLWONK cursar E TEET EET EEE EEEE ATA EE AIEA IETT 18 Setting up the Cardio GX system ooocccccccccccccccccccccccccncnnn cnn cnn cnn eeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseeees 19 Using two computers in Cardio GX system 0000 eee cece cece cece cece ccc cee cece ec eeceeeeeeeeeeees 19 System requirements 1 2 0 0 0 00000 c cece ccc ce cee eee eee orina ee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaees 19 Local area NETWORK 2 222000 sey tt 20 Setting up the Cardio GX system 2 00000 e cece cece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeceeseeeees 20 Reception tool 2 0 2 12ccc4t 5222 ttt a a orense eco atar ee aa ono rones oa 22 EA E A A sath oan den wa Nines TN 22 Training calendar and sign up 2 2 2 2 eee cece cece ccc c cece ccc ccccccececceccecceccececceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 23 Creating a training SESSION _ 2 22 22 e cnc 24 Signing up exercisers 1 2 2 2 cece ccc ccc cece eee e cece cece eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerereeeeeesseeeees 24 Editing a training Ses Siomin coven 5 so sod ae acted eevee iia Di tt Fb DI Lk SS a doc es 25 Removing exercisers from Sign Up 0 ccc ccccccccccccceceeececeeeceeceeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeceneeeeeeeees 25 Deleting a training SESSION 2 2 e cece cnn nn nn 25 Viewing SESSION SUMMAaTY ns 26 Opening exerciser s training report 00 2 c cece cece cece cece cece cece cece cee ceeeeeeeeeeees 26 Resending training reports 2 00 2 cece cece cece cece cece cc ceccccccceccecceceeeecceceeeeeee
41. n during sign up EDITING A TRAINING SESSION 1 Open the reception tool Go to Training Calendar 2 Double click an existing training session to edit it 3 Edit the session settings name date start time duration repetition session type and location or sign up an instructor and exercisers See more details about signing up in Signing up exercisers Exercisers can be signed up even after the session has already started 4 Click Save to save the changes Note that training session cannot be edited after it has been held REMOVING EXERCISERS FROM SIGN UP 1 Open the reception tool Go to Training Calendar 2 Open an existing training session by double clicking it in the calendar 3 Click the delete button X at the end of the row to remove the exerciser from the training session 4 Click Save to save the settings Note that the exerciser is not removed from the system DELETING A TRAINING SESSION 1 Open the reception tool Go to Training Calendar 2 Click an existing training session with the secondary mouse button 3 Select Delete session The software asks for your confirmation A training session can also be deleted from the sign up view by using the Delete session button 25 VIEWING SESSION SUMMARY 1 Open the reception tool Goto Training Calendar 2 Double click a held training session to view the session summary 3 Return to training calendar by clicking Close See also e Opening exerciser s
42. nada rules Operation is subject to the following two con ditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation EUROPE C 0937 O This product is compliant with Directives 93 42 EEC and 1999 5 EC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar fi support This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks Polar products are electronic devices and are within the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Par liament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilize separate collection of electronic devices SOUTH AFRICA TA 2008 1238 APPROVED SINGAPORE Complies with IDA Standards DA104315 CHARGER FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with part 18 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
43. not attempt to take apart open service or modify the hardware device or power supply Doing so could present the risk of electrical shock or another hazard Any evidence of any attempt to open and or modify the device including any peeling puncturing or removal of any of the labels will void the Limited Warranty CHOKING HAZARD This device may contain small parts that which may be a choking hazard to children under 3 Keep small parts away from children REGULATORY INFORMATION e Base Station e Transmitter e Charger BASE STATION FCC REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with part 15 amp 18 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 pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules and for a miscellaneous type ISM device pursuant to part 18 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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 par
44. ns can result in serious injury or death from electronic shock or fire or in damage to the device 49 TO SELECT AN APPROPRIATE POWER SOURCE FOR YOUR DEVICE e Use only the power supply unit and AC power cord that came with your device or that your received from an authorized repair center e AC adapters are only for indoor use e Confirm that your electrical outlet provides the type of power indicated on the power supply unit in terms of voltage V and frequency Hz If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult a qualified electrician e Donot use non standard power sources such as generators or inverters even if the voltage and frequency appear acceptable Use only AC power provided by a standard wall outlet e Donot overload your wall outlet extension cord power strip or other electrical receptacle Confirm that they are rated to handle the total current in amps A drawn by the device indicated on the power supply unit and any other devices that are on the same circuit TO AVOID DAMAGING THE POWER CORDS AND POWER SUPPLY e Protect the power cords from being walked on e Protect cords from being pinched or sharply bent particularly where they connect to the power outlet the power supply unit and the device e Donot jerk knot sharply bend or otherwise abuse the power cords e Donot expose the power cords to sources of heat e Keep children and pets away from the power cords Do not allow th
45. nterference free area as much as possible If the Polar Cardio GX system still does not work the piece of equipment may be electrically too noisy for wire less heart rate measurement Polar Cardio GX transmitter may not be worn when swimming For more information visit http support polar fi Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 2281 Products are divided into three categories according to their water resistance Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category and compare it to the chart below Please note that these def initions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers Marking on case back Water resistant characteristics Water resistant Protected against wash splashes sweat rain drops etc Not suitable for swimming Water resistant 30 m 50 m Suitable for bathing and swimming Water resistant 100 m Suitable for swimming and snorkeling without air tanks IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION BASE STATION e The detachable legs must be used when base station is placed on moist ground e g on a wet lawn e During charging the legs of the base station must be used because the bottom of the base station heats up to 60 C 140 F During charging the maximum operating temperature is 45 C 113 F AC POWERED DEVICES These precautions apply to all products that plug into a standard wall power outlet Failure to take the following precautio
46. ol for more details see Training calendar and sign up 40 e the instructor and the exercisers must be signed up for the session They should wear the transmitters when arriving to the training session STARTING A HEART RATE BASED TRAINING SESSION 1 Make sure the reception tool is running on the same computer or on the separate reception tool com puter 2 Make sure a training session has been created to the training calendar 3 Open the session tool Wait until the session tool finds the base stations and the reception tool com puter The connections are ready when the training session list is shown 4 Make sure the correct training session is selected from the session list Toggle between the available training sessions with the arrows 5 Click Select to confirm the selection of the training session The heart rates of the instructor and the exercisers appear on the screen 6 Click the play button when the session is ready to be started DURING TRAINING During a training session the heart rates of the instructor and the exercisers are displayed on the screen In addition to the exerciser nickname the exerciser s heart rate is shown in beats per minute bpm and per centage of maximum heart rate The corresponding zone is also shown If the exerciser s height weight and sex were collected during sign up burned calories are also shown on the screen CONTROLS e Pause the session by clicking the pause button
47. reception tool Go to Exerciser Management Select the exerciser from the list Edit the exerciser information See more details in Exerciser management Click Save to save the changes Editing an exerciser during sign up 1 2 Sign up exercisers as instructed in Signing up exercisers After signing up an existing exerciser who has been previously stored in the system or after saving changes for new exerciser click the edit button at the end of the row to edit the exerciser information Edit the exerciser information See more details in Exerciser management Click Save to save the changed exerciser information The exerciser information is updated to Exer ciser Management Click Close to return to the sign up view The updated exerciser information is in the sign up view All exercisers in the Cardio GX system must have unique nicknames and email addresses REMOVING AN EXERCISER 1 2 3 Open the reception tool Go to Exerciser Management Select the exerciser from the list Click Remove The software asks for your confirmation 30 SYSTEM SETTINGS The system setup is always done with the reception tool Access system settings in the reception tool by selecting System Settings Use the system settings to manage the base stations and connectors The hardware must be taken into use before arranging heart rate based training sessions An easy to under stand wizard guides you through the setup process Setting up
48. rference 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 pur suant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 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 instal lation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be deter mined 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 53 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 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment INDUSTRY CANADA IC REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Ca
49. rrectly is secured incorrectly and the wet electrode areas are firmly against exer ciser s skin Connection between Make sure the connection between the base station the PC and the base and the PC is established correctly station is not estab lished correctly Base station s battery Plug the power cable into the base station and into is empty wall outlet There exerciser is not The exerciser should sign up for the session signed up for the ses sion Connector is in non Change the connector s mode to secured by removing secured mode the connector from charger and inserting it back after a minimum of 3 seconds Only one sound should be heard TRAINING COMPUTER Below you can find help to some common problems with training computer usage with the Cardio GX system Problem The heart rate Your Polar training For example the following Polar training computers are com is not dis computer is not patible with the Polar Team2 transmitters FT1 FT2 FT4 FT7 played on the compatible with the FT40 FT60 FT80 RS100 RS300X RS400 and RCX5 Full list training com Polar Team trans of compatible training computers can be found at Polar website puter display mitters Your Polar training Set your training computer in training mode Usually it is done by computer is not in pressing the Red or OK button twice For more information see training mode the user manual of your Polar product TRANSMITTERS
50. s heard when it is inserted into the charger The con nector is in non secured mode if three short sounds are heard when the connector is inserted into the charger See Lights and sounds How to change By default when a connector is inserted into the charger it goes into secured mode Change the connector s mode to non secured by removing the connector from the charger and inserting it back within 3 seconds while the charger is plugged into a wall outlet If you have several connectors that you want to put into non secured mode the easiest way is to insert all the connectors into the charger and then unplug and replug the power cord within 3 seconds Use Normally the connectors are always in secured mode The non secured mode is used only when e the base station combination has been changed and the connectors must be synchronized with the new combination or e the connector has been previously paired with a base station and is now paired with another one 17 WEARING THE TRANSMITTER In order for the transmitters to work properly detect and transmit heart rate data follow the instructions below 1 Wet the electrode areas of the strap well under running water 2 Attach the connector to the strap Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably 3 Tie the strap around your chest just below the chest muscles and attach the hook to the other 2 end of the strap ove e Note that if you are wearing a sports bra
51. s later Click Next to continue 3 Set the wireless network settings Type in a Name and a Wireless network key for the Cardio GX s wireless network Click Next to continue 4 Follow the instructions in the wizard to add the main base station to the system 5 Follow the instructions in the wizard to add the secondary base stations The base stations can be connected to the computer or to the router during setup Note that if the base station is connected to the router also the computer must be connected to the router After setting up the base stations teach the connectors to the system lt e Router Session tool Reception tool Main base station base stations aiii e Router Session tool Reception tool Based on your needs the secondary base stations can be connected to the system either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable The main base station is always connected to the system with an Ethernet cable The com puter or computers are also connected to the system with an Ethernet cable SETTING UP SECONDARY BASE STATIONS In order to use more than 28 connectors simultaneously secondary base stations must be set up to the Car dio GX system Additional base stations can be purchased as accessories Follow the steps below if you did not set up secondary base stations during the system settings wizard 1 Open the reception tool Go to System Settings 2 Make sure the main base station is set
52. se station on On secondary base stations the only one that lights up when the base station is ready for use Note that the main base station must also be on and ready for use A PC is connected to the base station and the Cardio GX software is running Blinking Base station is being added to the system Wait until the light is continuously lit At least one connector is connected to the base station with Bluetooth Lights up on main base station when at least one secondary base station is connected to the main base station automatically wirelessly CONNECTOR See the table below for description for lights and sounds during training Green led is blinking at Connector detects the heart rate signal and is ready for transmitting the same pace with heart rate Red led is blinking at Connector detects the heart rate signal and is ready for transmitting Memory the same pace with or battery level is low heart rate Start transmitting Connector starts detecting and transmitting heart rate sound one beep 15 Green led is blinking Connector is transmitting every 3 seconds Stop transmitting Connector stops detecting and transmitting heart rate sound two beeps Red led is double blink Transmitting cannot be started ing every 5 seconds for 30 seconds Stop recording sound Red led is double blink Transmitting has been stopped because the battery is empty ing every 5 seconds for 10 minutes Stop
53. se undesired operation INDUSTRY CANADA IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT The radiated output power of the Base Station is far below the Industry Canada radio frequency exposure lim its Nevertheless the Base Station should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact dur ing normal operation is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the Industry Canada radio frequency exposure limits you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you and the Base Station EUROPE CEO This product is compliant with Directives 93 42 EEC and 1999 5 EC The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at www polar fi support 52 Polar products are electronic devices and are within the scope of Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Par liament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE These products should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries Polar encourages you to minimize possible effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following local waste disposal regulations and where possible utilize separate collection of electronic devices SOUTH AFRICA TA 2008 1237 APPROVED SINGAPORE Complies with IDA Standards DA104315 TRANSMITTER 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 inte
54. ses during training the connector searches for a new connection auto matically The connectors are equipped with Polar magnetic communication technology For example the fol lowing Polar training computers can be used with the transmitter FT1 FT2 FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 RS100 RS300X RS400 and RCX5 A full list of compatible training computers can be found at Polar website The Team transmitter strap is designed exclusively for the Team connector other Polar straps are not compatible with the Team connector Rechargeable battery up to 24 hours of stand alone use Charging 24 hours Built in Bluetooth 100 m 330 ft range Transmitter strap and connector materials can be seen in Technical specifications The strap is machine washable See also Wearing the transmitter and Non secured transmitter mode LIGHTS AND SOUNDS The base station and connectors indicate their status with different lights and sounds BASE STATION The lights are located in the front panel of the base station 14 ca Green light is on Power cable is connected and or the battery is full Charge indicator Red light is on Battery is low and charging Red light is blinking every 5 seconds Battery is low and not charging Red light blinks for 3 seconds and power switches off automatically Battery is empty a Base station is on Power indicator Base station is ready for use Takes approx 1 minute to light up after switch ing the ba
55. sion summary for each exerciser The exerciser s name average and maximum heart rate and zone summary are displayed For easy comparison the dura tions spent in each zone are displayed in minutes and seconds and with colored bars If the exerciser s height weight and sex were collected during sign up the burned calories are also shown The instructor can discuss the results with the exercisers A training report with a session summary a heart rate curve and feedback is sent to the the exercisers by email if their email addresses were collected during sign up The home button takes you back to the training session selection A new training session can be started Close the session tool by clicking the exit button The exercisers should follow the care and maintenance instructions of the transmitter straps and connectors and return the connectors to the reception 42 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting offers you firsthand help when you have a problem either with the hardware or the PC soft ware The search engine in the help is helpful in many situations The search engine can be found in the upper right corner SEARCH TIPS e Use simple search words or sentences Two or three words are enough e Use basic forms of verbs e The search engine does not understand the meaning of interrogatives like why what and when Instead use keywords such as transmitter green light and managing as search words TRAINING ARTICLES
56. t _ Router Session tool Main base station Secondary base stations SETTING UP THE CARDIO GX SYSTEM 1 Install both parts of the Cardio GX software onto the computer by using the Full option during the instal lation Make sure the computer is connected to the router 2 Set up the base stations main and secondary with the reception tool See more details in Setting up base stations 3 Setup the connectors with the reception tool See more details in Teaching connectors For more information see System settings The Cardio GX system is ready to be used Continue by creating the first training session USING TWO COMPUTERS IN CARDIO GX SYSTEM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Get to know with the system requirements in System requirements 19 LOCAL AREA NETWORK To use the reception tool and the session tool on separate computers a local area network has to be available at your club Usually a local area network is set up by using a router e The router is connected to the internet e The reception tool computer is connected to the router The reception tool computer has access to the internet through the router e The main base station is connected to the router with the network cable provided in the set e The session tool computer is connected to the router e The optional secondary base stations are connected to the router with the network cable provided in the set Optionally the secondary base stations can be connected
57. the hardware must be done only once See more in Setting up base stations and Teaching connectors The Cardio GX system consists of 1 3 base stations and 1 2 computers Reception tool and session tool can be installed onto same or separate computers depending on your Cardio GX system setup BASE STATIONS After the set up wizard is completed the base stations are displayed and managed on the left side of the sys tem settings The connection status is shown for all base stations CONNECTORS After setting up wizard the connectors are displayed and managed on the right side of the system settings The Cardio GX reception tool informs about problems with connectors in the connector box The following information is displayed for the connectors e Connectors in the system added connectors are listed in the connectors box e Battery status the green bar displays the battery status of a connector when the connector is in charger and the computer is connected to the main base station e Errors take the mouse cursor on the marked connector to read the error message SETTING UP BASE STATIONS Set up the base stations with the system settings wizard which starts automatically when accessing System settings for the first time An easy to understand wizard guides you through the setup process After setting up the base station teach the connectors to the system The Cardio GX system consists of 1 3 base stations and 1 2 computers Reception
58. ticular 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 51 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 Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT The radiated output power of the Base Station is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nev ertheless the Base Station should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during nor mal operation is minimized To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits you should keep a distance of at least 20 cm between you and the Base Station INDUSTRY CANADA IC REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with RSS 210 and ICES 001of Industry Canada rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cau
59. to the Cardio GX system wirelessly through the main base station The wireless connection is automatic after switching on the secondary base stations e Router Session tool Reception tool The Reception Main base station Secondary base stations SETTING UP THE CARDIO GX SYSTEM 1 Install the reception tool onto the reception tool computer Make sure the reception tool computer is con nected to the local area network 20 2 Set up the base stations main and secondary with the reception tool computer See more details in Setting up base stations 3 Set up the connectors with the reception tool computer See more details in Teaching connectors 4 Install the session tool onto the session tool computer Make sure the session tool computer is con nected to the local area network For more information see System settings The Cardio GX system is ready to be used Continue by creating the first training session 21 RECEPTION TOOL Cardio GX software consists of two parts The reception tool is for managing sessions session types and exercisers storing training data setting up the hardware and signing up for sessions The reception tool is used by the Cardio GX key users and club reception staff The other part of the software is the session tool which is for heart rate monitoring during the session and summarizing the individual heart rate data after the session Ti aang Creede Sign up
60. tool and session tool can be installed onto same or separate computers depending on your Cardio GX system setup The system setup is always done with the reception tool If there is more than one base station or more than one computer in the Cardio GX system a router is needed to connect the pieces together A router is also needed if the system is connected to the internet See also System requirements 31 BASIC SYSTEM SETUPS The main base station is connected to the system with an Ethernet cable The secondary base stations can be connected to the system either wirelessly or with an Ethernet cable The most typical system setups are pictured below The set up process is same for both cases the only difference is how the hardware is con nected at the gym For more information see Setting up system with multiple base stations Two or three base stations and two computers are connected with an Ethernet cable to the router The router is connected to the internet Group Exercise Router Session tool Reception tool The Reception Main base station Secondary base stations The main base station and two computers are connected with an Ethernet cable to the router The secondary base stations are connected wirelessly to the main base station The router is connected to the internet 32 Router Session tool Reception tool If there is only one base station in the system the setup
61. transmitting sound See the table below for description for lights and sounds during charging while the connectors are in the charger Red led is on for 5 sec Connector is properly placed into the charger onds Short sound Red led is blinking Connector is charging every 5 seconds Green led is blinking Connector s battery is full every 10 seconds Green led is on During teaching the user can activate the connection between a new con nector and the system by removing the connector from the charger Red led is on for 5 sec Connector is properly placed into the charger but is in non secured mode onds e f aconnector has already been paired with a base station it needs to Three short sounds be in non secured mode so that it can be introduced to another base sta tion e f a connector is introduced to the system it cannot communicate with the system in non secured mode To change the mode to secured remove the connector from the charger and insert it back after a minimum of three seconds Only one sound should be heard 16 NON SECURED CONNECTOR MODE Connectors can be either in secured or non secured mode Basically these modes mean that e insecured mode the connector is hidden from Bluetooth devices preventing them from finding the con nector and e innon secured mode the connector is visible for all Bluetooth devices How to recognize The connector is in secured mode if only one short sound i
62. u may store the connectors in the charger but make sure the charger s power cable is not plugged in during storage e When the transmitters are not in daily use or are stored for a longer period of time recharge the con nectors regularly to prevent a complete exhaustion of the batteries inside the connectors CHARGER AND BASE STATION e Wipe the base station and the charger regularly with a moist cloth PRECAUTIONS MINIMIZING POSSIBLE RISKS Training may include some risk Before beginning a regular training program answer the following questions concerning your health status If you answer yes to any of these questions consult a physician before starting any training program e Have you been physically inactive for the past 5 years e Do you have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol e Doyou have symptoms of any disease e Are you taking any blood pressure or heart medication e Do you have a history of breathing problems e Are you recovering from a serious illness or medical treatment e Doyouuse a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device e Doyousmoke e Are you pregnant Note that in addition to training intensity medications for heart conditions blood pressure psychological con ditions asthma breathing etc as well as some energy drinks alcohol and nicotine may also affect heart rate It is important to be sensitive to your body s responses during training If you feel unexpected pain or excessive
63. u want to remove RESETTING BASE STATION If the base station has previously been used with any Team or Cardio GX system as a main or secondary base station it must be reset before it can be set up to the system as a main or secondary base station again 1 Switch on the base station do not connect it to the computer or the local area network Make sure the other base stations are switched off 2 Wait until light O is lit on the base station 3 Push the reset button on the base station front panel with a pen or pencil The reset button is under the plug 4 Add the base station to the system as a main or secondary base station See more details in Setting up base stations SYNCHRONIZING CONNECTORS WITH NEW BASE STATIONS After replacing the main base station or setting up a secondary base station after already using the Cardio GX system you have to synchronize the connectors with the new base station combination The Cardio GX reception tool informs about problems with connectors in System Settings Take the mouse cursor on the marked connector to read the error message If you had connectors taught to the Cardio GX system before the base station combination changed follow the steps below 1 Connect the main base station to the computer or to the router with the cross over Ethernet cable pro vided in the set 2 Switch on the main base station 3 Open the reception tool Goto System Settings Wait until and are lit
64. ve the training session Plan the schedule ahead by defining repeating training sessions Training sessions can be set to repeat daily or weekly Return to the training calendar or sign up an instructor and exercisers See more details about signing up in Signing up exercisers SIGNING UP EXERCISERS The instructor and exercisers must be signed up for the session when they arrive to the club The exerciser information is collected and the connectors are given to the exercisers during sign up Signing up is usually done at the reception of your club In addition to the connector number the following exerciser information is mandatory for sign up nickname year of birth and maximum heart rate Additionally the following exerciser information can be collected during sign up sex weight height and email address The nickname is shown on the screen during the session The email address is needed if the exerciser wishes to receive a training report after training session The maximum heart rate is calculated based on age 220 age maximum heart rate but it can be edited if a measured maximum heart rate for the exerciseris known The calorie calculation is more accurate when the maximum heart rate is set correctly Height weight and sex also affect the calorie calculation The instructor and exercisers are signed up in the same way The instructor must be signed up before starting the session but exercisers can be signed up even after the sess

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