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- 1 Welcome to the PoolMate User Manual
- 2 Quick Start (In the pool)
- 3 Swimming (In the pool)
- 4 Selecting your settings
- 5 Setting the Time
- 6 Setting the Alarm
- 7 Openwater Swimming
- 8 Chrono
- 9 Reviewing your sessions
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10
FAQs
- 10.1 How does the PoolMate work?
- 10.2 Why do I need to enter my weight?
- 10.3 The PoolMate doesn't count all my laps
- 10.4 Will the PoolMate work in Open Water?
- 10.5 Can I wear the PoolMate on my right arm?
- 10.6 Will the PoolMate work with tumble turns?
- 10.7 What does the efficiency index measure?
- 10.8 What units is the Speed measured in?
- 10.9 How accurate is the PoolMate?
- 10.10 Will the watch work with all pools?
- 11 Care and maintenance
- 12 Documents / Resources
Welcome to the PoolMate User Manual
Important notes:
- The PoolMate detects regular stroking patterns that conform to FrontCrawl, BreastStroke, BackStroke or Butterfly strokes only, the Pool-Mate must be put into PAUSE mode when doing drill and kick sets.
- Strokes must only be changed at the end of a lap, not part way through a lap or inaccurate lap and stroke counts may be recorded.
- The stroke count displayed is the number Of strokes taken by the arm you wear the PoolMate on. Remember when swimming FrontCrawl and BackStroke this is half the total number of strokes.
- Like most sports watches, the buttons are not designed to be operated undenvater. You must make sure the PoolMate is out of the water before pressing any buttons. Do NOT dive in wearing the PoolMate. Pressures are much greater and water may be forced into the case.
- The PoolMate will estimate your distance in openwater based on your stroke length. It needs to be calibrated during the first openwater swim and should be repeated frequently to get best results.
Quick Start (In the pool)
When using the PoolMate for the first time the pool length, your weight and the hand you wear the Pool- Mate on, must first be set. The default settings are 25m, 65KG and left handed.
From main CLOCK screen
Press Mode 4 times to show SETUP, select by pressing Start.
Set watch from metric to imperial units if required by pressing Up/Down. Set Pool length by pressing Up/Down until correct value is shown.
Press Mode 3 times to set your weight (again use Up/D0wn to select correct value). Press Mode once to set left or right hand (use Up to select).
Hold Start for 2 secs to return to main menu and Mode to return to CLOCK screen.
You are now ready to Swim!
Swimming (In the pool)
Recording whole session
From main CLOCK screen, press Start to begin (the SWIM icon will appear) Hold Start for 2 seconds to stop
During or after the session, press Up and Down to view Laps, Strokes, Distance(m), Calories, Efficiency Index and Set number.
Press Mode to show the Elapsed time since you started recording, press again to show the actual time of day.
Recording individual sets
Up to 99 Sets can be recorded in each Swim Session
From main CLOCK screen, press Start - swim first set
Press Start to Pause (a P will appear at the start of the bottom line and the time for your last set will remain for 3 seconds then reset so you can time your rest period). Press Start again to Restart- swim next set. Repeat as required. Hold Start for 2 secs to Stop
Selecting your settings
From main CLOCK screen, press Mode 4 times to show SETUP. Press Start then you can change settings by pressing Mode to select.
Setting the Time
From TIME SET in the SETUP menu
Press Start
The hours will flash on the clock display, press Up and Down to change value. Press Mode to select minutes, press Up and Down to change value. Pressing Mode again will select Year, then month, then date, then 12/24 hour setting, press Up and Down to change values as before.
Hold Start for 2 secs to return to SETUP Hold Start again for 2 secs to return to main menu.
Setting the Alarm
From ALARM SET in the SETUP menu
Press Start - the hours will flash on the clock display, press Up and Down to change value. Press Mode to select minutes, pressing Mode again selects on or off. Press Up and Down to change value as before.
Hold Start for 2 secs to return to SETUP.
Hold Start again for 2 secs to return to main menu.
Setting the Alarm to ON activates the bell icon, above seconds on the display. The alarm will sound each day at the set time for one minute or until Mode is pressed.
Openwater Swimming
The PoolMate can also be used in OWS mode when swimming outdoors in a lake or sea. It will estimate your speed, distance etc by using your stroke length and the number of strokes.
The first time you use OWS mode you need to undertake a calibration swim. This swim should be in similar conditions to your normal openwater swimming. i.e. In openwater and with a wetsuit if you normally wear one. You will need a swim course with a known distance >50m, it doesn't matter what this is you just need to know it. Ask your openwater swim operator if you are not sure.
Calibration instructions
At the start of the course press mode to get to OWS mode, then press start. Swim the course one time only. Hold the start button for 2 seconds to stop the session then press Up to recall the data. Press Up until you see distance, it will not be correct at this point but don't worry. Press start, then the up or down buttons and change the distance until it matches the known course distance. Hold the start button for a couple of seconds to exit. It's now calibrated to your stroke length. Alternatively if you know your stroke length in Metres you can edit the stroke length directly in SETUP mode.
Once calibrated and on subsequent swims just press mode until you see OWS, press start and swim.
START BUTTON:
A quick press will START. A further press will PAUSE. Another press will RESTART A long press will STOP.
OWS mode can also be used to estimate distance in an endless pool too. Just swim a few laps of a regular pool or openwater facility at the same intensity you would use in the endless pool and follow the calibration instructions.
Note that this is an estimation, like a swim pedometer, and will not be as accurate as GPS measurements from a kayak or Other vessel.
Chrono
Use the PoolMate in this mode when running or cycling
The PoolMate can also be used in Chrono mode as a 99 lap timer when not in the pool
From CLOCK screen press Mode twice to go to CHRONO
Press Start Set 1 will show on the display As when Swimming, pressing Start again will PAUSE, another press will RESTART and the Set count will increment.
A long press will STOP.
The session can be viewed in exactly the same way as swim sessions using Up/Down immediately after the session Or from the LOG screen. Chrono files are distinguished from Swim files as the SWIM icon will not show.
NOTE: In Chrono mode the motion sensor will not operate only Time is recorded- not Speed or Distance.
Reviewing your sessions
During your swim
Data can be viewed whilst swimming, simply using the Up/D0wn buttons to scroll though the metrics. Laps are shown by default but pressing Up will show, Average Strokes per lap, Distance, Calories, Efficiency and Set number, Total laps (TL) and Total time, if more than one set has been recorded.
Previous Session
Data can be viewed after swimming directly from the CLOCK Screen by simply using the Up/Down buttons to scroll though Laps, Average Strokes per lap, Distance, Speed (seconds per 100m or yards), Calories, Efficiency and Time.
The PoolMate contains a large memory to store the details of up to 50 sessions
Other sessions
From CLOCK screen press Mode three times to go to LOG Press Start to enter. Use Up and Down to scroll through recorded sessions (the PoolMate stores each session in the log by number and date). Press Stan to view selected log details. Use Mode to scroll through the TOTALS for this session - Swimming time (Tot Tm), Rest time (Rest T), Calories (CAL), Laps (Tot L), Distance (Metres),
Any SETS can then be viewed. Scroll through SET Time (Sl)Rest time (Sl RST), Laps (Sl LAP), Distance (Sl M), Average Strokes (Sl STK), speed (Sl SPD), Efficiency Index (Sl EFF) with Mode. To see data for other sets, Select the required metric (eg Set Time) with Mode and press Up/Down to scroll through the Sets. Hold Start to exit
Deleting LOGS
All sessions are automatically stored in the LOG however you can delete individual sessions you do not want to save.
Select the Log file you wish to delete then press Mode. ERASE will flash at the top of the screen. Press Mode, SURE will appear press Mode again to delete the selected file.
NOTE: once erased you will lose this file and it will not be recoverable.
FAQs
How does the PoolMate work?
The PoolMate contains state of the art motion sensors that detect the motion of your arm. Our unique software algorithms and digital signal processing techniques analyse the data and extract lap, stroke, distance, speed and calorie information automatically.
Do I need to press a button at the end of each lap like other lap counters?
No, The PoolMate is fully automatic and will sense when you start a new lap without you having to do anything.
Why do I need to enter my weight?
The PoolMate uses this to work out the calories you expend.
I want to swim sets, can the PoolMate record each set?
Yes, you can playback all the details from individual sets as well as the details of the total swim session.
The PoolMate doesn't work when I'm doing kick sets or some drills.
The PoolMate must be put into Pause mode when kicking or drilling.
The PoolMate doesn't count all my laps
If you have inaccurate lap results make sure the watch is securely attached to your wrist and can't move around. Also try gliding for a longer period at the start of each lap. This saves you energy and gives the PoolMate a little longer to register the change of laps. Some swimmers may find better results wearing the PoolMate on the other wrist.
Will the PoolMate work in Open Water?
The PoolMate will estimate distance etc in Openwater, you should calibrate the watch first as explained in this manual.
Can I wear the PoolMate on my right arm?
Yes, the PoolMate will work on either wrist, just change the setting in the SETUP menu.
Will the PoolMate work with tumble turns?
Yes, the PoolMate will work with both tumble turns and when pushing off the wall.
What does the efficiency index measure?
The efficiency index is based on the recognized Swim Golf method that you may be familiar with. It is the number of strokes plus the time taken to swim 25 metres. Concentrate on reducing this number to increase your efficiency and improve your swimming.
What units is the Speed measured in?
We have found that the time to swim 100metres (or yards) is more of a meaningful measure of swimming speed than metres per second or miles an hour as swimmers are used to watching the pool clock and judging speed from it. The Speed shown is the average time in seconds per 100 metres if set to metric units, or yards if set to imperial units.
How accurate is the PoolMate?
The watch has been tested on a wide variety of swimmers over an 18 month period prior to launch. We have a 99.75% accuracy rate with our database of thousands of laps from many swimmers with 1500m times of between 22 and 40 minutes. No guarantee is given for accuracy with individual swimmers and rates may differ with users whose strokes or abilities differ from the norm.
Will the watch work with all pools?
The watch will work with pools over 15m in length. It just needs setting to the pool length before use. In order to recognise you are swimming, the watch needs to detect several swim strokes, if using a small pool you may reach the end before this occurs if this occurs we recommend you try a larger pool.
The PoolMate gives strange results when I change strokes mid lap.
The PoolMate has not been designed to recognise changes of stroke part way through a lap. If you are going to change strokes you must do it when you change laps. If a hesitation or interruption in the stroke pattern occurs mid lap this may also cause inaccurate lap counts.
The Efficiency Index is calculated from the distance travelled per stroke and time per stroke. This index decreases as your efficiency increases.
| less than 30 | Excellent -Professional athlete |
| 30-40 | Very Good |
| 40-50 | Above average |
| 50-70 | Average |
| more than 70 | Below average |
Care and maintenance
The PoolMate is water resistant to 50m, however the buttons are not designed to be operated underwater. You should make sure the PoolMate is out of the water before pressing any buttons. DO not dive wearing the watch. The PoolMate should not be used if any fogging or water droplets appear inside the watch. Never attempt to dismantle or service your PoolMate yourself. Always protect your PoolMate from shocks, hard and sharp objects, extremes of heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, store your PoolMate in a clean, dry environment at room temperature. Do not store in a damp environment such as a sports bag. Do not expose to strong chemicals and cleaning products as they may damage the PoolMate's seals, case and finish. If your PoolMate needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. Mild soap may be used if necessary.
Documents / Resources
References
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