Installing The Cadence Sensor; About The Speed And Cadence Sensors; Putting On The Heart Rate Monitor; Tips For Erratic Heart Rate Data - Garmin EDGE 130 Owner's Manual

The sensor may be tilted when installed on an asymmetrical
hub. This does not affect operation.
3 Rotate the wheel to check for clearance.
The sensor should not contact other parts of your bike.
NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate
activity after two revolutions.

Installing the Cadence Sensor

NOTE: If you do not have this sensor, you can skip this task.
TIP: Garmin recommends you secure your bike on a stand while
installing the sensor.
1
Select the band size that fits your crank arm
The band you select should be the smallest one that
stretches across the crank arm.
2
On the non-drive side, place and hold the flat side of the
cadence sensor on the inside of the crank arm.
3
Pull the bands around the crank arm, and attach them to
the hooks on the sensor.
4 Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.
The sensor and bands should not contact any part of your
bike or shoe.
NOTE: The LED flashes green for five seconds to indicate
activity after two revolutions.
5
Take a 15 minute test ride and inspect the sensor and bands
to ensure there is no evidence of damage.

About the Speed and Cadence Sensors

Cadence data from the cadence sensor is always recorded. If no
speed and cadence sensors are paired with the device, GPS
data is used to calculate the speed and distance.
Cadence is your rate of pedaling or "spinning" measured by the
number of revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm).

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this
task.
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.
Wireless Sensors
1
Snap the heart rate monitor module
The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be
right-side up.
2
Wet the electrodes
of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest
and the transmitter.
3 Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap
hook
NOTE: The care tag should not fold over.
securely.
The Garmin logos should be right-side up.
4
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the
troubleshooting tips
page 7).

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if
applicable).
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Follow the care instructions
Monitor, page
• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate
monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart
rate signals.
• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart
rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic
fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power
lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve
cardiovascular capacity and strength.
and the contact patches
to the loop .
(Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data,
(Caring for the Heart Rate
11).
onto the strap.
on the back
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