ImpactSports Technologies ePulse2 User Manual

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Page 2 COPYRIGHT Copyright © 2010 by Impact Sports Technologies Inc. All Rights Reserved. Patents pending. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, translat- ed into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, mag- netic, optical, chemical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission from Impact Sports Technologies Inc.
Page 3 1-888-537-9763 WARNING! The ePulse2 is not a medical device. The ePulse2 is intended for recreational use only and no claims are made or implied in the results obtained by the use of our equipment. Consult your doctor before undertaking any exercise using the ePulse2.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
........INTRODUCTION ......GETTING STARTED Controls ........Batteries and Charging ....Wearing the ePulse2 ....Display Options ......Stopwatch / Split Times ........ENTER PERSONAL DATA Data Entry Items ......Review Data ......... Glossary ........
Page 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......... FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......... TROUBLESHOOTING ....MONEY BACK GUARANTEE & WARRANTY ....APPENDIX 1: IMPORTANCE OF MONITORING CALORIE COUNTING ........
Page 6: Introduction
EXERCISE CALORIES BURNED based on your heart rate. Since the ePulse2 calcu- lates information based on your personal data, it will also calculate and display...
Page 7 See Appendix 1 of this User Manual for more information on the importance of monitoring your heart rate, aerobic activities, muscle strengthening exercises, and hints on how to use the ePulse2 to support a weight monitoring or weight loss program.
Page 8: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Before first use, charge your ePulse2 for 12 hours or until the display shows “charge complete,” using the enclosed wall char- ger. After initial use, charge for 3 hours or until the display shows “charge complete” for 5 minutes and turns off .
Page 9: Controls
CONTROLS HEART BUTTON: • Click once for ON. • Click again for OFF. SELECT BUTTON: • Click to select settings. Also pro- vides access to “Review Data” and” Enter Data” menus. UP BUTTON: • Click to scroll up between views and options.
Page 10: Batteries And Charging
BATTERY CHARGING AND STATUS INDICATOR The ePulse2 will typically run for 6.5 hours on a single charge in the normal display mode and 13 hours in the Demand mode. Your ePulse2 has a rechargeable lithium ion battery and comes with a wall charger.
Page 11 ½ hour of discharging. Note: Keep your ePulse2 on the charger provided when not in use for optimal performance. BATTERY REPLACEMENT Batteries should be replaced by a profes- sional and disposed of properly. The bat-...
Page 12: Wearing The Epulse2
For optimal proper performance adjust...
Page 13 Display Placement on Inner Forearm Near Elbow...
Page 14 Within seconds the display will greet you and show your Heart Rate. Continue to remain still for about 20-25 seconds until the red heart appears on the display. This indicates that ePulse2 has locked onto your heart rate and you may begin activity.
Page 15: Display Options
Upper left scroll button starts and stops the stopwatch timer. Lower left scroll but- ton will save and display latest split time and will store multiple split times. (ePulse2 will save up to 64 split times which can be accessed sequentially at the Review Split Time in the Review Data menu).
Page 16: Enter Personal Data
If you choose not to enter personal data, you may immediately proceed with using your ePulse2 and will still see heart rate. ePulse2 will also automatically store Max, Min and Aver- age HR as well as exercise time and these may be accessed via the Display Data Menu.
Page 17: Data Entry Items
Enter. You will then be automatically taken to the next data element where you will continue with this procedure. Note: In order to save any items you select you must as a final step use the EXIT function at the end of the Data Entry Menu.
Page 18 Your ePulse2 allows you to conveniently accomplish this measurement. ● Custom Zone – Enabled or Disabled. This feature allows you to set personal upper and lower heart rate limits, and to “enable” or “disable” them. If you select “enable”use the normal data entry...
Page 19 seconds and then go dark until one of the Scroll or the Sel buttons is pressed again. A one-time reminder that you are in the Demand Mode will appear on the screen before it fully goes dark. ● Display Color - You may choose between “Normal”...
Page 20: Review Data
cardio and fat burn zones will automati- cally be calculated along with your other settings and will be available in the Review Data menu, which can be accessed per the instructions below. REVIEW DATA Review Data by Pressing the Select button and then upper left button to enter the Review Data menu–You can now scroll through your personal settings.
Page 21 • Minimum Heart Rate - The mode shows your minimum heart rate between daily resets as measured and stored by the ePulse2. Typically your heart rate drops during sleep and periods of physical and mental relaxation. • Maximum Heart Rate - This mode shows...
Page 22 • Target Heart Rate Zones - Based on your personal data, including your resting heart rate, your ePulse2 will automatically calculate and display optimal heart rate exercise zones for you to achieve maximum benefit from your activities. The main display for these features shows a heart that moves between the zones.
Page 23: Glossary
HR target zones. • Calorie Count Down (optional) - This feature allows you to set a caloric burn target and the ePulse2 will count it down for you. • Operational Modes (optional) - Mode 1 (preset) uses an accelerometer for accuracy during heavy exercise.
Page 24 Resting Hr: Your resting heart rate in beats per minute. Display: Your display mode, either Continuous or On-Demand. Display Color: Permits user to view display in colors or just green for outdoor use. View Splits: Permits user to view up to 64 stored split times Total Exercise Time: Shows total stored exercise time in Hours and Minutes...
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
Operating Modes: Accommodate heavy or light exercise activity. Ver: Displays ePulse2 software version. CARE AND MAINTENANCE While your ePulse2 is designed for most types of vigorous activity, care should be taken to avoid striking the display since it could damage the electronic components.
Page 26: Frequently Asked Questions
Do not use abrasive cloths or cleaners as these may damage the display. Simply allow the ePulse2 to air-dry. Do not fully immerse the ePulse2 in water. It contains electronic components and this will void your warranty. The ePulse2 is not intended for children under the age of 10.
Page 27 The ePulse2 makes it possible for anyone to conveniently monitor their activity levels and obtain instant feedback on the benefits.
Page 28 Q. Can the ePulse2 be worn on the wrist? A. The ePulse2 is designed to be worn on the forearm. However, it may be worn by some people with good results about two inches above the wrist.
Page 29 It is recommended that ePulse2 be kept on the charger when not in use. The battery is designed for at least 500 charge cycles before it must be replaced. Q. Why is it useful to know my heart rate? A.
Page 30 exercise, especially those activities associated with cardio fitness. A lack of physical activity has many serious consequences. People who don’t exercise often have higher rate of strokes, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, colon and breast cancers and most seriously, death from coronary artery disease.
Page 31 60 – 70%: Fat Burning / Base Fitness Goal: Maximized stored fat as calorie / energy source during workout and to improve base cardio respiratory health. Exertion Level: Moderate, sustainable intensity; Full sweat; some difficulty to converse; Breathing is somewhat labored and HR is strong 70 –...
Page 32 Q. What is the advantage of the ePulse2 over the heart rate monitors that are on the handgrips of most exercise equipment at my fitness club? A. The ePulse2 offers several unique advantages over heart rate monitors found on exercise equipment, which offer just an estimated snapshot of your caloric burn while you are using them.
Page 33 Q. Can the ePulse2 tell me if I am over training? A. Since the ePulse2 will allow you to become familiar with your heart rate during all types...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
Due to physical disruption of the sensor while actually lifting you may occasionally note some loss of the heart rate signal but the ePulse2 will quickly recover once you rest or are between sets. TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom: My ePulse2 will not turn on.
Page 35 Symptom: During certain exercises my heart rate seems to be too high or too low. Your ePulse2 has been designed to operate in an exercise environment and under most circumstances and during most activities the ePulse2 is extremely accurate. However,...
Page 36: Money Back Guarantee
Also, see the previous discussion of light leaks. UNCONDITIONAL 30-DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE Your ePulse2 comes with a thirty (30) day money back guarantee from the date of purchase if bought directly from Impact Sports. Please save your receipt as proof of purchase.
Page 37 You may email us at the address below if you purchased your product directly from ImpactSports.com. To Receive a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) Number please email support@ impactsports.com or call 1-888-537-9763.
Page 38: Appendix 1: Importance Of
For optimal exercise, the ePulse2 provides target heart zone (cardio and fat burning) information, while for less intense exercise, the ePulse2 shows calories burned based on heart rate activity and your personal data. By simply slipping on the ePulse2...
Page 39 The advantage of the ePulse2 is that you do not have to remove it if you are involved in a number of different exercise activities.
Page 40: Calorie Counting
The convenience and ease of use of the ePulse2 makes it an ideal complement to in- home or fitness center activities for muscle strengthening activities. CALORIE COUNTING...
Page 41 Doing this and comparing these feedback numbers against calories consumed will assist you in managing your program. This log can also help you implement your exercise activities by permitting you to “mix and match”...
Page 42 You can record a log, similar to the one below, of your daily calories burned and consumed using data from your ePulse2 Personal Fitness Assistant to support your exercise or calorie counting program. Calories Calories Net Calorie DATE Consumed Burned...