CONTENTS Your new PC 3.11 Introduction and packaging contents Overview: Watch, symbols and display layout Setting the time Training Attaching the chest belt Displaying the heart rate frequency Training time (start, stop, reset) Ending the training Information Useful facts about heart rate frequency...
Thank you for purchasing the SIGMA SPORT PC 3.11 ® heart rate monitor. Your new PC 3.11 will provide you with reliable service in sport and leisure for many years to come. The PC 3.11 is a state-of-the-art measuring instrument.
1.2 OvErvIEw: wATCh, SYmbOlS AND DISPlAY lAYOuT SlEEP mODE Time Top button TrAINING mODE wITh hEArT rATE Symbol for heart rate received Current heart rate Stopwatch (training time) TrAINING mODE wIThOuT hEArT rATE Time Stopwatch Previous training time www.sigmasport.com...
1.3 SETTING ThE TImE The clock can only be set when the PC 3.11 is in sleep mode. (Only time is displayed) Note: Do not pause too long when changing the settings! The PC 3.11 automatically changes to the next item to be set after 3-4 seconds.
1.3 SETTING ThE TImE Set the first digit of the minute setting by repeatedly pressing the top button. Please wait – display will change to the next setting. Set the second digit of the minute setting by repeatedly pressing the top button. Please wait –...
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For men, attach the belt just below the pectoral muscles. It must be possible to read the SIGmA logo at the front. For women, attach the belt just below the breast. It must be possible to read the SIGmA logo at the front.
2.2 DISPlAYING ThE hEArT rATE frEquENCY The PC 3.11 is in sleep mode. The chest belt is attached. Press the top button to activate training mode. The current heart rate appears in the display. 2.3 TrAINING TImE (STArT, STOP, rESET) The PC 3.11 is in sleep mode.
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2.3 TrAINING TImE (STArT, STOP, rESET) Press the top button to activate the PC 3.11. Start the stopwatch by pressing the top button. Stopwatch starts running. For the first hour of training, the stopwatch displays the time including the tenths of seconds. If you train for more than an hour, the training time is displayed in the format h:mm:ss.
2.4 ENDING ThE TrAINING Stop the stopwatch by pressing the top button and remove the chest belt. After a short time, the PC 3.11 will automatically return to the sleep mode. The PC 3.11 is in sleep mode. The previous training time can be recalled by pressing the top button.
3 INfOrmATION 3.1 uSEful fACTS AbOuT hEArT rATE frEquENCY The heart rate frequency (hr) or pulse is recorded in beats per minute. maximum heart rate frequency The maximum heart rate (maxHR) is the highest frequency possible, achieved at total exhaustion during physical performance. Some factors that can influence maxHR are age, weight, sex, and fitness level.
3.1 uSEful fACTS AbOuT hEArT rATE frEquENCY hZ (health-Zone): Health 55 – 70% of the maxhr Orientation: General wellness and weight reduction This zone is commonly referred to the “fat burning” zone. At this intensity, the body readily burns fat and carbohydrates for energy. fZ (fitness-Zone): Fitness 70 –...
Are SIGmA heart rate monitors waterproof and can they be used for swimming? Yes – the PC 3.11 is watertight up to 3 ATM (corresponds to a test pressure of 3 bar). The PC 3.11 is suitable for swimming. Please note: Do not press the buttons underwater, as otherwise water can enter the housing.
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A CR 2032 battery (ref. no. 00342) is used in the heart rate monitor and chest belt. The SIGMA heart rate monitor is a state-of-the-art measuring instrument. To ensure proper functioning and water tightness, the batteries should only be changed by an authorized dealer. Incorrect battery changes can damage the heart rate monitor leading to expiry of the claim to warranty.
In the event of a warranty claim, please contact the dealer from whom you purchasedyour heart rate monitor, or send the heart rate monitor together with receipt of purchase and all accessory parts, having paid sufficient postage, to: SIGMA-ElEktro GmbH Dr.-Julius-Leber-Straße 15 D-67433 Neustadt/Weinstraße, Germany Service Tel.
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You can find the CE Declaration under: www.sigmasport.com Batterien dürfen nicht im Hausmüll entsorgt werden (Batteriegesetz - BattG)! Bitte geben Sie die Batterien an einer benannten Übergabestelle zur Entsorgung ab. Batteries may not be disposed of in household waste (European Battery Law). Please hand in the batteries at a nominated hand-over point for disposal.
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HEART RATE MONITOR PC 3.11 SIGMA-ElEktro GmbH SIGMA SPort USA Dr. - Julius - Leber - Straße 15 North America D - 67433 Neustadt /Weinstraße 3487 Swenson Avenue Tel. + 49 (0) 63 21- 9120 - 0 St. Charles, IL 60174, U.S.A.
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