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Page 2: ...ofessional use 9 Training articles 9 Bluetooth 9 Introduction to hardware 10 System requirements 10 AV requirements 10 PC requirements 10 Other requirements 10 Polar Team base station Pro 11 Front pan...

Page 3: ...etting up the Cardio GX system 20 Reception tool 22 Menu 22 Training calendar and sign up 23 Creating a training session 24 Signing up exercisers 24 Editing a training session 25 Removing exercisers f...

Page 4: ...Setting up base stations 31 Basic system setups 32 Replacing main base station 33 Setting up system with one base station 33 Setting up system with multiple base stations 34 Setting up secondary base...

Page 5: ...2 After training 42 Troubleshooting 43 Search tips 43 Training articles 43 Online training 43 Training computer 44 Transmitters 44 Customer service information 47 Service 47 Care and maintenance instr...

Page 6: ...ss devices 51 All devices 51 Do not attempt repairs 51 Choking hazard 51 Regulatory Information 51 Base Station 51 FCC regulatory information 51 FCC Radiation Exposure Statement 52 Industry Canada IC...

Page 7: ...ion 56 Europe 56 South Africa 56 Singapore 57 Technical specifications 57 Transmitter 57 Radio frequency technical specifications 57 Charger unit 57 Bluetooth devices 57 2 4 GHz devices such as base s...

Page 8: ...able THE POLAR CARDIO 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 hardware sect...

Page 9: ...aining session and sign up the exercisers with the reception tool Give the transmitters to the exercisers during sign up 5 Start a heart rate based group exercise session with the session tool in the...

Page 10: ...requirements are the same for all Cardio GX users In addition to the requirements listed below it is recommended that you update system drivers regularly AV REQUIREMENTS l Video projector minimum res...

Page 11: ...on the number of base sta tions l one main base station up to 28 connectors exercisers online l two base stations main one secondary base station up to 56 connectors exercisers online l three base st...

Page 12: ...ll especially outdoors the plug must be towards the ground l 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...

Page 13: ...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 l A wall mounting kit is included in the Cardio...

Page 14: ...ull list of compatible training computers can be found at Polar website l The Team transmitter strap is designed exclusively for the Team connector other Polar straps are not compatible with the Team...

Page 15: ...tation 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 Bl...

Page 16: ...o the charger Red led is blinking every 5 seconds Connector is charging Green led is blinking every 10 seconds Connector s battery is full Green led is on During teaching the user can activate the con...

Page 17: ...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 w...

Page 18: ...ransmitting your heart rate you can 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 train...

Page 19: ...X 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 S...

Page 20: ...nected to the router with the network cable provided in the set l The session tool computer is connected to the router l The optional secondary base stations are connected to the router with the netwo...

Page 21: ...ectors 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...

Page 22: ...or heart rate monitoring during the session and summarizing the individual heart rate data after the session MENU File Change the language of the software by selecting File Language The available lang...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...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 Ex...

Page 26: ...en 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...

Page 27: ...ir 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 wh...

Page 28: ...th 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 JP...

Page 29: ...r information speeds up the sign up because the exerciser information can be fetched from the system database The exercisers are identified by nickname or email address during sign up All exercisers w...

Page 30: ...in Exerciser management 4 Click Save to save the changes Editing an exerciser during sign up 1 Sign up exercisers as instructed in Signing up exercisers 2 After signing up an existing exerciser who ha...

Page 31: ...rms about problems with connectors in the connector box The following information is displayed for the connectors l Connectors in the system added connectors are listed in the connectors box l Battery...

Page 32: ...ases 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...

Page 33: ...ITH 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 de...

Page 34: ...TIONS 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 ha...

Page 35: ...nnected 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 teac...

Page 36: ...e provided in the set 6 Switch on the secondary base station Wait until the software detects the new base station It may take up to 1 minute 7 Click OK to add the secondary base station to the Cardio...

Page 37: ...e stations are set up The base stations should be available in System Settings 3 Connect the main base station to the PC or to the router with a network cable provided in the set 4 Switch on the main...

Page 38: ...tation 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...

Page 39: ...dual 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...

Page 40: ...ons 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 Settings Control Panel Display the Screen Saver tab 2 Turn...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...ng the stop button see During training the Polar Cardio GX software displays an individual session summary for each exerciser The exerciser s name average and maximum heart rate and zone summary are d...

Page 43: ...ith online training Problem Cause Solution Transmitter Exerciser s information dis appears from the grid Connector s battery is empty Recharge connector s battery Strap s electrode areas are dry or st...

Page 44: ...g 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 C...

Page 45: ...to the charger Plug the power cable into charger and into the wall outlet The con nectors are in non secured mode Change the connector s mode to secured by removing the con nector from charger and ins...

Page 46: ...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 connector is marked as connected in the connector li...

Page 47: ...gister 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 t...

Page 48: ...cemaker or other implanted electronic device l Do you smoke l Are you pregnant Note that in addition to training intensity medications for heart conditions blood pressure psychological con ditions ast...

Page 49: ...ndard 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 P...

Page 50: ...ched or sharply bent particularly where they connect to the power outlet the power supply unit and the device l Do not jerk knot sharply bend or otherwise abuse the power cords l Do not expose the pow...

Page 51: ...his device complies with part 15 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 interferenc...

Page 52: ...tation 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 caus...

Page 53: ...e 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 FC...

Page 54: ...eceived including 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 po...

Page 55: ...uipment 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...

Page 56: ...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 an...

Page 57: ...F l Lense on the 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 m...

Page 58: ...ntal consequential or spe cial arising out of or related to the use of Polar products 2012 Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE Finland Polar Electro Oy FIN 90440 KEMPELE Finland Polar Electro Oy is a I...

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