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Polar Electro Equine RS800CX Getting Started Manual

Manual is about: Training system for horses

Summary of Equine RS800CX

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    Polar equine rs800cx getting started guide.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. Contents of the set . . . . . . . . . 4 3. Button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4. Starting the training computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. Attaching the electrode base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: 1. Introduction

    1. Introduction the polar rs800cx equine is the most complete training system for horses available. It is developed from the rs800cx training system for people. Read the full user manual carefully to use all system features fully. If you just bought this training system and want to try it immediatel...

  • Page 4: 2. Contents Of The Set

    2. Contents of the set 1. Rs800cx training computer receives, displays and records all the data measured by the heart rate sensor and the g5 gps sensor. 2. Heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer. ...

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    5. G5 gps sensor measures speed and distance in real time. The user manual for g5 gps sensor can be downloaded at www.Polar.Com/support. The g5 gps sensor is included only in the polar equine rs800cx gps set (#93046674). 6. Irda usb adapter uses infrared connection to transfer the recorded data from...

  • Page 6: 3. Button Functions

    3. Button functions • up/down: scroll through menus and adjust values. • ok: enter a menu, confirm a selection and start the exercise. • stop: exit a menu, return to the previous display, leave settings unchanged, cancel selections, pause and stop the exercise. • light: press once and the backlight ...

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    4. Starting the training computer by default, the rs800cx training computer is switched off to save the battery. Press ok twice to activate it. Select the language and press ok to confirm. Then customize the basic settings. To adjust the data, use up or down and accept with ok. You must enter the ba...

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    5. Attaching the electrode base 1. Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode base. Close the pocket firmly. 2. The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical impulses emitted by the heart. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact betwee...

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    See the images on this and the following page. 3. Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the plastic straps (3). 4. Place the positive electrode pad (short cable) under the saddle (4) on the left side of the horse. Ensure that the electrode side of the pad is against the horse's skin (5). The r...

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  • Page 11: 6. Attaching The Belt

    6. Attaching the belt polar equine belt is included in the rs800cx science set (#93046677) 1. Belt: the plastic electrode areas (a, b) on the reverse side of the belt detect heart rate. The pocket (c) protects the heart rate sensor from shocks and scratches and prevent it from falling off the belt. ...

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    1. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the plastic electrode areas and the horse’s skin. Wet the belt properly, for example in a bucket of water (1). 2. Also wet the horse’s hair from the areas where the electrodes of the belt are placed (2). If y...

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    4. Place the belt as indicated (4), with the heart rate sensor pocket on the left side of the horse. By doing so, you ensure the electrodes of the belt being in the right position. 5. Using contact gel on the electrodes of the belt is recommended. It ensures a better detection of the horse’s heart r...

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    7. Using the g5 gps sensor the g5 gps sensor is included only in the polar equine rs800cx gps set. For complete instructions on using the g5 gps sensor, download the user manual from the cd or at www.Polar.Com/support. Using polar g5 1. To turn g5 on, press the power key for one second and release. ...

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    Wearing the gps clip 1. Position the g5 with “polar” logo upright above the clip and snap it in place (1). 2. Attach the clip to your clothing, for example on your waistband or belt, on the same side of your body as the arm in which you are wearing your training computer (2.). Check that the clip is...

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    3. To remove the g5 from the clip (3): hold the clip by the side edges with the “polar” logo facing you. Snap the g5 out of the clip by pushing it with your other hand. Alternatively, you can carry the g5 gps sensor in an armband, which is available as an accessory. 16 english.

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    Wearing the armband* 1. Encase the g5 into the armband pocket the usb port against the bottom of the pocket. Check that the leds and the power key are visible through the window. 2. Pull the pocket's upper edge over the g5 (picture 3). G5 is securely positioned when the pocket's upper edge covers th...

  • Page 18: Computer

    8. Pairing sensors with the training computer if you purchase a new polar g5 gps sensor or heart rate sensor, or equine speed kit sensor, it must be paired to your training computer. For instructions on pairing g5 gps sensor or speed sensor w.I.N.D., see feature settings in the full user manual of t...

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    9. Start training recording 1. Start the heart rate measurement by pressing ok. Within five to ten seconds, the horse's heart rate appears on the display. 2. Press ok to start recording the exercise. 3. You can view three lines of exercise information simultaneously in the rs800cx training computer....

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    4. To stop the exercise, press stop twice. The rs800cx returns to the time display. To view detailed information on the exercise session, select file. • the exercise log lists a maximum of 99 exercise files. • the weekly summary displays summaries for the past 16 weeks. • totals include cumulative v...

  • Page 21: 10. Troubleshooting

    10. Troubleshooting abnormal heart rate readings during exercise • make sure the positions of the electrode pads are correct and they are right side up. Check also that the girth is tight enough. • make sure the horse’s hair under the electrode pads is thoroughly moistened. • if your horse has a lon...

  • Page 22: 11. Important Information

    11. Important information care and maintenance follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable measurement and to maximize the life span of the electrode base and the heart rate sensor. The following instructions will help you fulfill the guarantee obligations. Heart rate sensor: detach the heart ...

  • Page 23: Service

    Parts of g5 are magnetic. It may attract metallic materials and it's magnetic field may interfere with a compass. To avoid interference, it is recommended to wear your compass on one arm and your g5 with the training computer on the other arm. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic storage medi...

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    • the guarantee does not cover the battery, normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance, cracked, broken or scratched cases/displays, modified or altered products or their parts and electrode belt and strap of sensors. • t...

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    This device complies with industry canada licence-exempt rss standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Avis ...

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    Note : this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can ...

  • Page 27: Disclaimer

    This marking shows that the product is protected against electric shocks. Copyright © 2012 polar electro oy, fi-90440 kempele. Polar electro oy is a iso 9001:2008 certified company. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without a prior writ...

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    Manufactured by polar electro oy professorintie 5 fin-90440 kempele tel +358 8 5202 100 fax +358 8 5202 300 www.Polar.Com.