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Non-invasive hemoglobin tracking system
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  • Page 1: User Guide

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  • Page 2 The Ember Team at Cercacor *Cercacor, the Cercacor logo and Ember are Trademarks of Cercacor Laboratories. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Indication for Use ....................... Safety ........................... Getting Started ......................Taking a Measurement ...................... Hemoglobin and Pulse Rate Descriptions ................ Reviewing Features ......................Troubleshootin g ..........................

  • Page 4: Indication For Use

    Indication for Use Ember is intended for use by athletes or their trainers to help measure and track hemoglobin and pulse rate. It is intended to be used by individuals 13 years or older with a finger width of 22mm or less. This product is not a medical device.* The Ember system consists of the device, sensor, and mobile app.

  • Page 6: Safety

    • Avoid risk of an electric shock by only plugging in Cercacor compatible sensors into the device sensor port. Also, do not plug the Cercacor sensor into any other equipment except Cercacor devices. •...
  • Page 7 CAUTION: • Do not lift the Ember device by the cable or sensor. • Discontinue use of the product if it appears to be damaged in any way. Immediately contact customer support. • Do not attempt to adjust, repair, open, or disassemble the device and/or sensor in order to avoid injury or damage to device.

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Charging Port: USB Type C Charge the battery by connecting Ember device to your computer using the included USB Type C cable, or connecting Ember device to a power outlet using a UL Listed power adapter (LPS or Class 2).
  • Page 9 Connecting Ember to your smartphone • The Ember device is shipped in sleep mode when you first receive it. To wake it up press the button for 3 seconds and then a series of blinking rectangles will appear. Now it is visible for the Ember by Cercacor App.

  • Page 10: Taking A Measurement

    Taking a Measurement Begin by placing the sensor on a finger free of deformities. It is best to use the ring or middle finger of your non dominant hand. It is recommended to not use nail polish for best accuracy and repeatability of consistent measurements. Blue and Green nail polish significantly affect the accuracy of the measurement.
  • Page 11 Once you are ready, tap the Start button within the app. The measurement time varies and can range from 60 to 90 seconds. Be patient, the system will ask you to try again if it cannot get a result within 120 seconds. •...
  • Page 12 Viewing Results Tap this to learn more Tap this to minimize this about Hemoglobin test and return to the measure tab Units of Measure can be Tap this to learn more adjusted in the Options about Pulse Rate The ranges for normal Tap this to change the can be adjusted in the type of activity associated...

  • Page 13: Hemoglobin And Pulse Rate Descriptions

    The Ember device will display values between 10 - 24 g/dl Pulse Rate (Pr) The number of times your heart beats per minute as monitored from the pulsations at your fingertip. The Ember device can measure a range from 25 - 240 bpm.
  • Page 14 Range Adjustment The normal ranges displayed on your results screen can be adjusted within the Options area of the Ember app. The default values are from published sources on general population ranges based on biological sex and age. We recommend you set your own custom ranges on input from your trainer or your own personal knowledge or goals.
  • Page 15 Inaccurate readings can be caused by: • Externally applied coloring (such as nail polish) • Any substance containing dyes, that change usual blood pigmentation may cause erroneous readings. • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) from items such as computer displays and/or LCD TVs •...
  • Page 16 Out of Range Results CELL 11:40 AM Thursday 7:02 Sept. 4, 2014 If you take a measurement and receive the phrase Low instead of a numeric value for Hemoglobin, it Hemoglobin indicates that your value was below 10 g/dl and g/dl is too low to present a number.
  • Page 17 Incomplete Measurement CELL 11:40 AM Friday 7:02 Sept. 4, 2015 If you take a test and receive the incomplete popup dialogue, please check the following and try your measurement again. • Reduce excessive motion or interference to the device and sensor during test. •...

  • Page 18: Reviewing Features

    Reviewing Features A very exciting feature about the Ember device is the ability to review your historical data in different ways. The more you participate, by measuring frequently and choosing activities associated with each measurement, the more powerful your graphs become.
  • Page 19 Trend Graph Elevation Graph Seasonal Graph g/dl g/dl g/dl g/dl g/dl g/dl g/dl g/dl...
  • Page 20 Activities Every time you take a measurement, the app will ask you to associate an activity with your measurement. By using a consistent finger and by practicing consistency in your measuring technique, along with associating measurements with activities, this will allow you to have a more powerful and precise historical review of your data. Consistency is vitally important to get reliable trends in Hemoglobin.
  • Page 21 All Activities First of Day Pre Workout Between Sets When this is Select this activity Select this activity Select this activity if for your first of selected it will for measurements you are between any day measurement. display all the data taken within 5 sets or intervals of This should be...
  • Page 22 Post Workout Resting Pre Hydration Post Hydration Select this activity Select this activity Select this activity Select this activity for tests that for your resting within a few minutes when you take a are taken within measurements. This before you drink 6 measurement 30 1 minute after should be perfomed...
  • Page 23 Since your physiology is affected by environmental factors, your measurements will automatically capture various details based on your location for example the weather and elevation. * To view the Cercacor privacy policy open the Cercacor App and tap Options and then privacy policy.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. Check your battery level by pressing the button on the side of the Ember device to check if there is sufficient charge. 2. Make sure your Ember device is within a close range (approx. 50’ of your smartphone).
  • Page 25 5. If prior steps do not work and your Ember device will not connect to the app or is still having trouble taking measurements, then press and hold the button on the side of the Ember device for 6 seconds, which will enable a hard reset of the Ember device.
  • Page 26 Do not touch, press, or rub the device or sensor with abrasive cleaning compounds, devices, brushes, or rough-surface materials. • Do not use petroleum-based or acetone solutions, or other harsh solvents, to clean the Ember. These substances erode the device’s materials and device failure can result.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Specifications *For more information on Regulatory and Safety Notices open the “Options” tab in the Ember App and then go to “Regulatory” section.
  • Page 28 Cercacor 1 (800) 610 - 8522 support@cercacor.com www.cercacor.com...

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