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SETTING VALUES
SETTING PULSE LIMITS
Exercise in different pulse ranges affects the body in different
ways. For example, exercise of long duration within a pulse range
that is about 50-60% of the maximum pulse burns fat, or helps
you lose weight, whereas exercise in a range that is about 70-80%
of the maximum develops the heart and respiratory system, and
overall endurance, i.e. it improves your condition. If you don't
know your own maximum pulse rate you can use the formula 205-
(age/2) as a guideline. However, it is advisable to make sure by
consulting your doctor.
With the E850 meter you can set both an upper and a lower pulse
limit, which helps you to keep within the desired pulse range
during your workout. By pressing the SET PULSE LIMITS key you
switch from the basic display to the lower pulse limit setting
display (text LO appears on the display). If no value has been set
two dashes (-) appear instead of numbers on the display. Set the
lower value with the arrow keys from 25 to 250 pulses/min. If
necessary you can reset the value by pressing the RESET key.
By pressing the SET PULSE LIMITS key again you switch to the
upper pulse limit setting display (text HI appears on the display).
Set the desired upper level in the same way as the lower level. If
no value has been set two dashes (-) appear again on the display.
If necessary you can reset the value you have set by pressing the
RESET key.
By pressing the SET PULSE LIMITS key a third time you switch
back to basic display. If you go above or below the set upper or
lower limits, the meter beeps until you return within the set pulse
limits (by lowering your pedalling speed or reducing resistance
when the upper limit is exceeded and by raising speed or
resistance if you fall below the lower limit). N.B. If the pulse
reading is 0 there will be no warning beeps even though you have
set a lower limit.
SETTING EFFORT LIMITS
Exercising within a certain effort range affects the system in
different ways, just as exercising within a certain pulse range
does. If you exercise at too low an effort level for your condition,
you will not necessarily achieve the desired results even if you
exercise regularly.
With the E 850 meter you can set both an upper and a lower effort
limit, which helps you to keep within the desired effort range
during your workout and also helps you to keep your pulse at the
desired level. By pressing the SET EFFORT LIMITS key you switch
from basic display to the lower effort limit setting display (text LO
appears on the display). If no value has been set two dashes (-)
appear instead of numbers on the display. Set the minimum value
with the arrow keys from 0 to 995 watts. If necessary you can
reset the value by pressing the RESET key.
By pressing the SET EFFORT LIMITS key again you switch to the
upper effort limit setting display (text HI appears on the display).
If no value has been set two dashes (-) appear again on the
display. Set the desired upper level in the same way as the lower
level. If necessary you can reset the value you have set by pressing
the RESET key. By pressing the SET EFFORT LIMITS key a third
time you switch back to basic display. If you go above or below
the set upper or lower limits, the meter beeps until you return
within the set effort limits.
TIME SETTING
If you want to set a time for your workout on the meter, press the
SET TIMER key to switch to the time setting display. Set the
desired time in minutes (01:00-99:00) by using the arrow keys.
If no time has been set the display shows four dashes (--:-)
instead of numbers and the colon between the numbers does not
flash. If necessary you can reset the time by pressing the RESET
key. When you press the SET TIMER key again you switch back
to the basic display. When the set workout time has elapsed, the
meter gives five beeps.
MEASURING PULSE
Plug the wire of the ear sensor into the socket in the right-hand
side of the meter holder.
Make sure that the plug is properly
connected.
The pulse is measured by attaching the pulse sensor
to the earlobe.
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the blood pulsates in the small arteries of the
ear, the light emitted from the sensor is cut off at every pulse. This
signal shows as the pulse on the display. Pulse measurement
starts when measurement is activated at the first press of a key
and remains active not only all the time that the ear sensor is
attached to the ear but also for one minute from the time the meter
is switched on, orcorrespondinglyfor5secondsafter every press
of a key. When the ear sensor is detached from the ear, pulse
measurement continues to be active for twenty seconds. If you
want to continue later, pulse measurement must be reactivated by
pressing a key.
The ear sensor is not always reliable especially at higher pulse
rates due to interference caused, for instance, by the sensor
swinging as you pedal. Sometimes even small movements of the
sensor or its wire may cause the reading to fluctuate in a
disturbing fashion. To prevent this attach the sensor e.g. to the
collar with the clip provided. If the sensor does not immediately
start measuring your pulse, rub the earlobe with the fingers to
speed up circulation. Physiological differences between different
people, such as poor circulation in the earlobe, may also cause
disturbances in measuring the pulse. More reliable pulse
measurement is achieved with a telemetric device, in which the
electrodes of the transmitter fastened to the chest transmit the
pulses from the heart to the meter by means of an electromagnetic
field.
The E 850has a built in pulse receiver which is compatible with
a POLAR telemetric pulse transmitter, sold as an optional
extra.
If you want to measure your pulse this way during your
workout, moisten the grooved electrodes on the transmitter belt
with saliva or water. Fasten the transmitter just below the chest
with the elastic belt, firmly enough so that the electrodes remain
in contact with the skin while pedalling, but not so tight that
normal breathing is prevented.
N. B. If the electrode surfaces
are not moist, the pulse reading will not appear on the display.
If the electrodes are dry, they must be moistened again. Switch
the meter on by pressing a key. The transmitter automatically
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