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Wireless Heart Rate Module
Operation
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After the module and the software connect, the icon
and name of the sensor will appear in the Hardware
Setup window.
Close the Hardware Setup window.
Collect Data
In PASCO Capstone, select one of the QuickStart tem
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plate displays in the main window or click one Display
palette. In the display, use the <Select Measurement>
menu to pick a measurement to be shown.
Select Record to begin collecting data. Click Stop to end
collecting data.
Setup the SPARKvue Software
Hold the hand grips firmly in the center of your palms.
SPARKvue: In the Home screen, select the “Bluetooth”
icon at the top of the screen. The Wireless Devices win
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dow opens.
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The sensors are ordered by proximity to the device.
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Select the sensor that has the alpha-numeric device
ID for the “Polar” module.
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Select Done. A list of measurements appears under
the sensor in the Home Screen.
Collect Data
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In the SPARKvue Home Screen, select a
measurement such as heart rate (bpm) from the list
under the sensor’s name. A graph of the
measurement versus time opens.
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In SPARKvue, select the Start button to begin
collecting data.
Care and Maintenance
Remove the Wireless Heart Rate Monitor from the Hand
Grips when the sensor is not in use.
Clean the hand grips after each use with a damp cloth or
paper towel. The hand grips can be cleaned with
anti-bacterial cleaners. Do not submerge the hand grips
in water.
Signal Loss and Electrical Interference
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Erratic measurements or large reading fluctuations
(e.g., drop to 0 beats per minute (bpm) or sudden
increase to 240 bpm) usually indicate signal loss.
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The most common cause of signal loss is loss of
contact between the hands and the hand grips.
Keep the hand grips in the palms of both hands.
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If signal loss occurs, check the software and the
position of the hands on the hand grips. If neces
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sary, restart the software.
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Avoid computer monitors, magnets, power cords,
television sets, or other appliances that emit
electromagnetic radiation.
Heart Rate Activity Suggestions
Sit in a chair. Start collecting data. Record your resting
heart rate for 60 seconds.
Stand up. Jog in place for three to five minutes and
continue to collect data.
Stop running but continue to collect data for another five
minutes. After five minutes, stop collecting data.
Use the software to graph your data. Compare your
resting heart rate to your heart rate during exercise and
during the five minute recovery time after exercise.
Recommended Exercise Heart Rate Levels
PASCO Capstone Hardware Setup
SPARKvue Wireless Devices Window
Age
(yrs.)
Max. Heart
Rate (bpm)*
Min. Training
Threshold**
Max. Training
Threshold***
15
205
123
185
20
200
120
180
25
195
117
176
30
190
114
171