Contact Heart Rate (4600 Pticl Only) - Stairmaster FreeClimber Systems Owner's Manual

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The StairMaster
system. Through the use of stainless steel sensors built into the upper handles
and sophisticated software, heart rate can be checked at any time during a
workout.
The heart generates a
electrocardiogram or EKG signal).
through the hands when the sensors are gripped during a workout. The signal is
converted into a heart rate, which is displayed on the console.
The contact heart rate system is very accurate (within 3% of the
med ical standard), but its ability to detect a heart rate signal is influenced by
several factors. Movement of the muscles of the upper body produces an
electrical signal that will interfere with the detection of the heart rate signal by
the sensors. Movement of the hands whi Ie they are in contact with the sensors
also produces interference. Calluses and hand lotion act as an insulating layer
to reduce the signal strength.
is not strong enough to be detected by the sensors. Typically, these individuals
account for 5 - 7% of the population.
not have a problem with the system provided interference from movement is
minimal.
Lightly grip the sensors with each
shown automatically in the upper window the first time the sensors are touched
A va lid signal is shown by a pulsating heart icon and the number of beats per
minute next to the word "Pulse".
dashes replace the numbers when the sensors are released or an invalid signal
is received .
CONTACT HEART RATE (4600 PT/CL)
features a digitized contact heart rate monitoring
rhythmic, electron ic signal each time it beats (the
The sensors detect this electrical signal
Also, the EKG signal generated by some individuals
Most people (between 93 - 95%) will
hand. The heart rate display is
The heart icon will stop beating and two
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