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Taking a Reading
Insert new batteries as described on page 18, if you have not already done so.
There are two methods of taking a reading.
1.
Placing your thumbs on the thumb pad electrodes
2.
Using the electrode cable and wristband electrodes
The BLUE Light will appear on the front and the top side while taking a reading. This indicates the
recorder is acquiring and analyzing your data. Remember to stay as relaxed and still as possible during
this process.
Note:
Three dashes will appear in the LCD display until your heart rate is calculated and displayed. It
takes typically 10 to 15 seconds to before your heart rate will display. Continue to hold your thumbs on
the electrodes. Your heart rate will appear in the display during the analysis process and may fluctuate
during the test. Continue keeping your thumbs on the thumb pad electrodes or the wristbands on until a
RED, GREEN, or YELLOW indicator light appears.
IT IS BEST TO TAKE THE READING IN THE EARLY MORNING, JUST AFTER RISING FROM BED. You must be
at rest while taking the test. Do not take the test during or immediately following exercise. If
subsequent readings are taken during the day, it is best to relax for 5-10 minutes before taking the
test. Watch TV, read a book or just sit and relax. This provides the best opportunity for a high quality
reading.
Using the Thumb Pad Electrodes
Relax for 10 minutes before taking the reading. Sit down or get in a comfortable position so you can
remain motionless while the test is taking place.
1.
Turn On the recorder. Press the Black Power button on the right side of the recorder for one second.
The recorder will emit a high-low beep and all five lights will flash once. (If “Lo Bat” appears on
display, or it does not turn on, please replace the batteries as described on page 18.)
3.1
Press the Black Start button to turn on the recorder.
2.
Immediately place your thumbs firmly on the electrodes (raised metal tabs). The BLUE Light will
illuminate while the recorder is taking the reading. Three (3) dashes will flash on the LCD display
until your heart rate reading is calculated and displayed. Continue to hold your thumbs on the
electrodes. Your heart rate will appear in the display during the analysis process.
KEEP YOUR
THUMBS ON THE ELECTRODES
until a RED, GREEN, or YELLOW indicator light appears. This will take
approximately 45 seconds.
