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Polar Electro Equine RS800CX Getting Started Manual

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POLAR EQUINE
RS800CX
Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1 POLAR EQUINE RS800CX Getting Started Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION....3 8. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE TRAINING COMPUTER... 18 2. CONTENTS OF THE SET ..4 9.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The Polar RS800CX Equine is the most complete training system for horses available. It is developed from the RS800CX training system for people. Read the full user manual carefully to use all system features fully. If you just bought this training system and want to try it immediately, this getting started guide is what you need! Download the full user manual and this getting started guide in other languages from the CD (available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Finnish and Swedish).

  • Page 4: Contents Of The Set

    2. CONTENTS OF THE SET RS800CX training computer receives, displays and records all the data measured by the heart rate sensor and the G5 GPS sensor. Heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer.
  • Page 5 G5 GPS sensor measures speed and distance in real time. The user manual for G5 GPS sensor can be downloaded at www.polar.com/support. The G5 GPS sensor is included only in the Polar Equine RS800CX GPS set (#93046674). IRDA USB adapter uses infrared connection to transfer the recorded data from the training computer to the PC.

  • Page 6: Button Functions

    3. BUTTON FUNCTIONS • UP/DOWN: Scroll through menus and adjust values. • OK: Enter a menu, confirm a selection and start the exercise. • STOP: Exit a menu, return to the previous display, leave settings unchanged, cancel selections, pause and stop the exercise. •...

  • Page 7: Starting The Training

    4. STARTING THE TRAINING COMPUTER By default, the RS800CX training Time: Select 12h or 24h and set the computer is switched off to save the local time. battery. Press OK twice to activate it. Date: Set today’s date, dd=day, mm=month, yy=year. Select the language and press OK to Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or confirm.

  • Page 8: Base

    5. ATTACHING THE ELECTRODE BASE 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 9 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 10 ENGLISH...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Belt

    6. ATTACHING THE BELT Polar Equine Belt is included in the RS800CX Science set (#93046677) Belt: The plastic electrode areas (A, B) on the reverse side of the belt detect heart rate. The pocket (C) protects the heart rate sensor from shocks and scratches and prevent it from falling off the belt.
  • Page 12 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 13 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 14: Using The G5 Gps Sensor

    30-60 seconds. G5 The G5 GPS sensor is included only in the finds the signals faster if you keep it Polar Equine RS800CX GPS set. For immobile during the search. complete instructions on using the G5 The GPS signal LED flashes in green...
  • Page 15 Wearing the GPS Clip Position the G5 with “POLAR” logo upright above the clip and snap it in place (1). Attach the clip to your clothing, for example on your waistband or belt, on the same side of your body as the arm in which you are wearing your training computer (2.).
  • Page 16 To remove the G5 from the clip (3): Hold the clip by the side edges with the “POLAR” logo facing you. Snap the G5 out of the clip by pushing it with your other hand. Alternatively, you can carry the G5 GPS sensor in an armband, which is available as an accessory.
  • Page 17 Wearing the Armband* Encase the G5 into the armband pocket the USB port against the bottom of the pocket. Check that the LEDs and the power key are visible through the window. Pull the pocket's upper edge over the G5 (picture 3). G5 is securely positioned when the pocket's upper edge covers the top of it (picture 4).

  • Page 18: Pairing Sensors With The Training Computer

    8. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE TRAINING COMPUTER If you purchase a new Polar G5 GPS If you purchased the sensor and training Sensor or heart rate sensor, or Equine computer together, as a set, the sensor is speed kit sensor, it must be paired to already paired to the training computer.

  • Page 19: Recording

    9. START TRAINING RECORDING You can customize the RS800CX Start the heart rate measurement by display to view the information you pressing OK. Within five to ten need the most during training, either seconds, the horse's heart rate by using the training computer or the appears on the display.
  • Page 20 To stop the exercise, press STOP You can also transfer the data to twice. The RS800CX returns to the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service by time display. using the WebLink sofware. Download the software from Downloads at To view detailed information on the www.polar.com/support.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    10. TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During • Keep the training computer and the Exercise heart rate sensor on the same side of the horse. • Make sure the positions of the • In some cases, (at about 120 bpm) a electrode pads are correct and they are double pulse can occur at each heart right side up.

  • Page 22: Important Information

    11. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Care and Maintenance sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag. measurement and to maximize the life span of Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct the electrode base and the heart rate sensor.

  • Page 23: Service

    • This limited Polar international guarantee is battery replacement, done by an authorized issued by Polar Electro Inc. for customers who Polar Service Center only. The warranty does not have purchased this product in the USA or cover damage or consequential damage caused Canada.
  • Page 24 Canada abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance, cracked, Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes broken or scratched cases/displays, modified or modifications to this device by the user. Any or altered products or their parts and changes or modifications could void the user’s...
  • Page 25 (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de Polar Electro Oy has not approved any changes réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique or modifications to this device by the user. Any à...
  • Page 26 Note : This equipment has been tested and This product emits radio frequency energy, but found to comply with the limits for a Class B the radiated output power of this device is far digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.

  • Page 27: Disclaimer

    Copyright © 2012 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 28 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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