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Polar Electro Equine RC3 GPS Getting Started Manual

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POLAR EQUINE
RC3 GPS
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 POLAR EQUINE RC3 GPS Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. CONTENTS OF THE SET ..3 8. TROUBLESHOOTING... . . 19 2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ... . 5 9.

  • Page 3: Contents Of The Set

    1. CONTENTS OF THE SET Polar RC3 GPS training computer: With an integrated GPS unit the RC3 GPS provides speed, distance, altitude, ascent and descent data, as well as route information at the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service, using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Heart rate sensor: The comfortable heart rate sensor detects the horse's heart rate accurately from the heart's electrical signals and sends the data to the training...
  • Page 4 Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set (#93048830). For instructions on using the belt, see Attach the Belt (page 8). Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set (#93048828).

  • Page 5: Button Functions

    2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS LIGHT • Illuminate the display • Move through selection lists • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU: • Adjust a selected value In time view lock buttons, set alarm • Press and hold to change the watch face. or select time zone.

  • Page 6: Computer

    3. CHARGE THE TRAINING COMPUTER The RC3 GPS has an internal, rechargable battery. Charge the RC3 GPS via a USB connection on your computer by using the USB cable that comes with the product set. If you want to plug the USB connector to a wall outlet, use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set).
  • Page 7 The RC3 GPS goes to basic settings after the first charge. To enter the basic settings during the charge, press any button. Enter Basic Settings You must enter the basic settings, even though they don’t concern the horse. If you don’t enter the basic settings, the RC3 GPS training computer will remind you to set them before every exercise.

  • Page 8: Attach The Belt

    4. ATTACH THE BELT Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set (#93048830) Belt: The plastic electrode areas (A, B) on the reverse side of the belt detect heart rate. The pocket (C) protects the heart rate...
  • Page 9 For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the plastic electrode areas and the horse’s skin. Wet the belt properly, for example in a bucket of water (1). Also wet the horse’s hair from the areas where the electrodes of the belt are placed (2).
  • Page 10 Place the belt as indicated (4), with the heart rate sensor pocket on the left side of the horse. By doing so, you ensure the electrodes of the belt being in the right position. Using contact gel on the electrodes of the belt is recommended.

  • Page 11: Base

    5. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE Equine Electrode Base detects the electrical signal of every heart beat. It has a pocket for the heart rate sensor and two electrodes. The positive electrode is marked with a plus sign and the negative electrode is marked with a minus sign. Heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer.
  • Page 12 Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set (#93048828) Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode base. Close the pocket firmly. The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical impulses emitted by the heart. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the electrode pads and the horse’s skin.
  • Page 13 See the images on this and the following page. Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the plastic straps (3). Place the positive electrode pad (short cable) under the saddle (4) on the left side of the horse. Ensure that the electrode side of the pad is against the horse's skin (5).
  • Page 14 ENGLISH...

  • Page 15: Wear The Soft Strap

    6. WEAR THE SOFT STRAP Moisten the electrode area of the strap. Attach the heart rate sensor to the strap. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap.

  • Page 16: Recording

    7. START TRAINING RECORDING See the full RC3 GPS user manual at www.polar.com/support for detailed information on functions during training. Start a training session by pressing START . When you start a training session for the first time, Searching for new heart rate sensor is displayed. The RC3 GPS searches for a heart rate sensor signal.
  • Page 17 Select the sport profile you want to use by browsing with UP/DOWN. If you have activated the GPS function in this sport profile, the RC3 GPS will automatically start searching for the signal. You can set the function on in MENU > Settings > Sport profiles >...
  • Page 18 The check mark indicates that the signal is found. In this image the RC3 GPS has found the heart rate sensor signal and the GPS signal. If the RC3 GPS does not find the signal, the display shows a triangle with an exclamation mark. Once the RC3 GPS has found all the signals, press START .

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    8. TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During How can I best catch satellite signals? Exercise Wear the training computer with its face • Make sure the positions of the electrode pads upwards on your wrist. Keep your wrist are correct and they are right side up. Check stationary and raised above the level of your also that the girth is tight enough.
  • Page 20 What is the measurement accuracy of Polar underpasses, tall buildings, terrain or forested RC3 GPS? areas). Go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. In good conditions, acquiring Polar RC3 GPS training computer measurement satellite signals for the first time typically takes accuracy is +/- 2% for distance and +/- 2km/h 30-60 seconds.

  • Page 21: Important Information

    9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance Not suitable for bathing or swimming. Protected Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable against wash splashes and raindrops. Do not measurement and to maximize the life span of immerse the training computer in water. Using the the electrode base and the heart rate sensor.
  • Page 22 Heart rate sensor: Soft strap: Detach the heart rate sensor Rinse the strap under running water from the electrode base/belt/soft strap after after every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap every use and dry it with a soft towel. Clean the gently with a mild soap and water solution when heart rate sensor with a mild soap and water needed.

  • Page 23: Battery Information

    Battery Information Battery operating time • in continuous use when recording a training Training Computer session with the GPS function ON: up to 12 The training computer contains a rechargeable hours battery. Polar encourages you to minimize • in continuous use when recording a training session with the GPS function OFF: up to possible effects of waste on the environment 1700 hours...
  • Page 24 Heart Rate Sensor The Polar heart rate sensor has a user changeable battery. When changing the battery, make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it with a new one to ensure the water resistance of the connector. You can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services.
  • Page 25 To change the battery: Lever the battery cover open by using the bracket on the strap. Remove the old battery from the battery cover with a suitable sized small ridgid stick or bar, such as a toothpick. A non-metal tool is preferable.

  • Page 26: Service

    Service guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for customers who have purchased this product in During the 12-month guarantee/warranty period other countries. we recommend that you have service, other than • Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees battery replacement, done by an authorized the original customer/purchaser of this device Polar Service Center only.
  • Page 27 Canada device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes interference that may cause undesired operation or modifications to this device by the user. Any of the device.
  • Page 28 However, there is no Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes guarantee that interference will not occur in a or modifications to this device by the user. Any particular installation.
  • Page 29 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: This crossed out wheeled bin marking shows Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. that Polar products are electronic devices and Increase the separation between the are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the equipment and receiver.

  • Page 30: Disclaimer

    Copyright © 2013 Polar Electro Oy, FI-90440 KEMPELE. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without a prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 31 Manufactured by Polar Electro Oy Professorintie 5 FIN-90440 KEMPELE Tel +358 8 5202 100 Fax +358 8 5202 300 www.polar.com...

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