Acumen BASIX PLUS Mount User manual

Warning
Mission Statement
One Year Limited Warranty
Basixplus Features
The Components
Operating Your Basixplus
Buttons and Functions
Modes of Operation
Basic Use of Setting Modes
Time/Date Mode
Heart Rate/Stopwatch Mode
Memory Recall Mode
Setting Audible Alarm ON & OFF
Battery Replacement
General Precautions
Technical Specifications
Technical Display Guide
Overexertion can cause serious injury, including heart
attacks. Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart
rate to the levels of typically used heart rate training zones.
No one should begin an exercise program without first
obtaining medical clearance, especially if there is a personal
or family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, if
you are over age 40, have diabetes, high cholesterol, smoke
cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain medications.
Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice
signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left part of the neck,
shoulder or arm, light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual
paleness or fainting. Also note that the signals used by this
monitor may interfere with a pacemaker or other implanted
devices. Consult the manufacturer of the implant device
and/ or your physician prior to using this monitor. .
1
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
7
8
10
12
14
14
15
16
17
Table of Contents

Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate
technology! Your purchase shows that you are
serious about your exercise and are committed
to achieving your best. Today, getting the most
from your exercise doesn’t necessarily mean
you have to spend longer periods of time to
achieve those goals. With Target Heart Rate
Training, you will increase the effectiveness of
your workout by monitoring and quantifying
your results every step of the way. For most
individuals as little as 20 minutes in your target
heart rate zone each session is enough to
achieve substantial health improvements. The
Acumen Basixplus will act as your personal coach
and guide you to your fitness goals more
effectively.
Mission Statement
At Acumen we have listened to what people
such as yourself have been asking for in a heart
rate monitor and are committed to your
satisfaction. We know you will enjoy all of the
added features, along with those never found
before in other heart rate monitors, and the
ease of use incorporated into our products. If
you ever have any questions, comments or
suggestions, please write or call our staff. We
greatly value your feedback and look forward
to continuing to provide you with products and
support that is second to none. Thank you for
your purchase and anticipated support. .
Product Development Team
2
Congratulations!

3
One Year Limited Warranty
This product is warranted by Acumen, Inc. for
a period of one year from date of original
purchase (with the exception of battery and
elastic strap) under normal use, to be free from
defects in material and workmanship. This
warranty does not cover damage caused by
accidents, misuse, abuse, tampering or
disassembling of the product. Acumen, Inc.
reserves the right to determine the cause of
malfunction and will repair or replace your
Acumen HRM at no charge except for shipping
and handling. For warranty service, you must
provide proof of purchase and date of purchase.
For service, please see the insert attached at
the back of the user’s manual. Warranty is
voided if repairs have been made by individuals
not authorized by Acumen, Inc.
No responsibility is assumed for any incidental
or consequential damages, including but without
limitation damages or injuries resulting from
possible measurement inaccuracies or
malfunctions.
Basixplus Features:
• Shock resistant design
• Water resistant to 30 meters
• Nite Site Electroluminescent Night Light
• EZ-Set Target ZonePat Pend automatic programming
• Target Zone (TZ) audible and visual alarm
indicators
• Stopwatch with 1 button Quick Start
• Wireless ECG accurate heart rate chest belt
• 12/24hr Time/Date display with daily alarm
• Memory Recall - total elapsed time, time in
TZ, time above TZ, time below TZ, Calories
& Fitness Index

417
Display Items
Time
Alarm Time
Date
Age
Heart Rate Display
TZ Alarm
Upper Target
Zone Limit
Lower Target
Zone Limit
Default Setting
8 AM/12Hr
*AM & PM
indicators shown
only in the Setting
Mode.
8 AM/ OFF
01/01/2000
30
OFF
162 beats per
minute
124 beats per
minute
Range
12/24hr. clock
ON/OFF
To 12/31/2099
7 - 99
20 - 250 bpm
ON/OFF
OFF, 20 - 250
OFF, 20 - 250
Note: TZ Higher limit cannot be set less than TZ Lower
limit and TZ Lower limit cannot be set greater than
TZ Higher limit. However, they can be set within 1
beat of each other, or either one can be set to OFF.
Exercise Factor
Fitness Index
Stopwatch
Capacity
Calorie Display
23:59:59 (rolls over at 24 hours)
0 - 999 kcal. (rolls over at 1000)
Technical Display Guide
5
0
0~20
0~99
The following features are available on some
models:
• Calories
• Quick Release Bike Mount Design
(Optional & not available on Ladies Size models)
The Components
The Basixplus comes in 2 models, Standard
and Slide Mount. If You purchased the Standard
Basixplus, your package includes:
.
A.) Pulse watch receiver (Heart Rate Monitor)
• Sleek, sporty styling with an easy to read
display and comfortable button locations.
B.) Chest Transmitter (Transmitter Belt)
• Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your
chest providing optimum stability. .
C.) Adjustable elastic strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip
• Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled
design patented clip which helps eliminate
slippage and provides added comfort.
“Angle-Fit” Belt Clip
Chest Transmitter
Elastic Strap
C
B
A
TZ

16 5
Specifications
Shock Resistant design
30 meters (Or 90 feet)
Not intended for diving.
32˚ F to 122˚ F (0˚ C to
50˚C)
Lithium CR2032
Approx. 1.5 years, Avg. HR
use of 1 hr/day, 7 days/wk
Total Elapsed Time, Time in
TZ, Time above TZ, Time
below TZ, Calories and
Fitness Index.
After 5 minutes of not
pressing any keys and
without the heart rate, the
watch will return to the
Time/Date mode (When in
Setting Mode, it returns just
in 1 minute).
This feature will clear all
memory data and user
settings and return all
settings to the default values
listed. Press and hold all 3
buttons for 2 seconds. (Also
happens at battery
replacement.)
Shock Resistant
Water Resistance
Operating
Temperature
Battery Type
Battery Life
Memory Recall
Items
Time Default
Mode
Global Reset
(System Reset)
Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly
but comfortably around your chest (Fig.2).
Belt Clip
Transmitter
Elastic
Strap
Elastic
Strap
Belt Clip
Transmitter
Fig. 1
If you purchased the Slide Mount Basixplus,
your package includes:
A.) Pulse watch receiver with detachable face
B.) Chest transmitter
C.) Adjustable elastic strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip
D.) Acumen Bike Mount
Operating Your Basixplus
Attaching Your Heart Monitor
1.) Attach the transmitter belt to your chest.
Attach the adjustable strap: insert round end
of clip through the hole and twist (Fig.1).
Fig. 2
DA
TZ

15
Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a
small drop of water on each of the two contact
areas (Fig.3).
Fig. 3
If you feel comfortable replacing your own batteries, be careful to notice how the old
battery comes out and the proper positioning
of the hold-down contacts before removing it.
Also, be careful to line up the o-ring gasket
properly before replacing the battery door
cover. To help insure battery water resistance,
it’s a good idea to smear a small drop of
siliconelubricant spray on the rubber o-ring.
.
General Precautions
Do not operate buttons under water. Although
your monitor is water resistant, be sure that
you do not operate its buttons under water as
pressure can cause them to leak.
Dry off transmitter after use. The transmitter
will automatically shut itself off once you have
disconnected it from your chest. However, it is
important to thoroughly dry it off after every
use, since moisture in the electrodes can cause
it to remain on longer.
Electrode precautions. Be sure not to excessively
twist or bend the electrode portions of the belt
(never bend backwards), especially when storing
it. This can permanently damage their conductivity
and cause mechanical damage to the internal
circuit.
Globe Reset. If your monitor should ever get
stuck or act erratically due to dropping it, static
shock or some other unforeseen reason, this
feature will allow you to reset the unit and
return all settings back to their internal defaults.
To perform this function press and hold all
buttons at once. Caution: THIS WILL CLEAR
EVERYTHING! Including all of your personal
settings.
6
2. Attach your wrist monitor. The watch does
not have to be attached to your wrist to register
your heart rate, but it should be within 3 feet
of your chest.
3. Press the MODE/SET button to start the Heart
Rate reading.
Buttons and Functions
• MODE/SET button
- Press momentarily to
change modes.
- Press and hold to enter
setting modes.
• / (LIGHT /ALARM)
button
- Press momentarily to
activate the night light for 3 seconds.
- Press and hold for 3 seconds to toggle alarm
ON/OFF for the current display mode.
• STR/STOP/RESET button
- Press momentarily to start or stop the stopwatch.
- Press and hold to reset.
Note: All buttons produce one short beep when
pressed. Press and hold operation also produces
another beep.
Electrode
MODE/
SET
LIGHT/
ALARM
START/
STOP/
RESET
TZ

14
Modes of Operation
To toggle through different modes, press the
MODE/SETbutton.
Clear Workout Data
Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds
while in the Heart Rate/Stopwatch mode and
with the Stopwatch timer stopped. You will
hear a second beep and the stopwatch timer
display will reset to zeros. The previous data
will be saved in the memory for recall until
it is replaced with new data by starting a
new workout.
Setting Audible Alarm ON & OFF
The audible alarm for both the Daily Alarm
and the Target Zone Range can be turned
ON/OFF by pressing and holding the Alarm
button. To indicate this, the alarm indicator
“ ” on the display will switch ON or OFF.
To switch the Daily Alarm ON/OFF press and
hold the Alarm button while in the Time/Date
Mode. (When this alarm is beeping, it can be
silenced by pressing any button.)
To switch the Target Zone Alarm ON/OFF
press and hold the Alarm button while in the
Heart Rate/Stopwatch Mode.
Battery Replacement
We recommend that you should take it to a
local jewelry store or an authorized Acumen
service center in order to guarantee that it will
maintain its water resistance. Improper battery
replacement or service will void the warranty.
Repairs should only be performed by an
Acumen service center. Refer to the service card
for further details.
Basic Use of Setting Modes
The clock setting is accessed from the Time/Date
mode, and the Target zone setting is accessed
from the Heart Rate/Stopwatch mode. .
•Press and hold the MODE/SET button to enter
the setting modes.
• Adjust blinking digits with the RESET or ALARM
button.
• Press the RESET button to increase or ALARM
button to decrease the digits. Press and hold to
change the digits faster.
• Proceed to the next setting option with the
MODE/SET button.
• To exit setting mode when finished, just press
and hold the MODE/SET button.
Note: If no button is pressed for 60 seconds,
the watch will automatically exit the setting
mode.
Time/Date
Heart Rate
/Stopwatch
Memory
Recall
Press Mode button
Press Mode button
Press Mode button
Set Personal Data
Set Time, Date & Daily Alarm
Recall Memory Data
Press & Hold
Set button
Press & Hold
Set button
Press
Mode button
7

813
Time/Date Mode
Setting the time
TZ
TZ
TZ
1. From Time/Date Mode
press and hold the
MODE/SET button to enter
the time setting mode.
2. Hour (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
3. Minutes (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
4. 12/24hr. time display
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
5. Year (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
6. Month (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
-Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
TZ
TZ
6. Press the MODE/SET button again to return
to Time Mode.
Calorie - The calorie consumption can vary
drastically from one individual to another. The
calories on this monitor were designed to
provide you with only an estimate based on
standard average rates of consumption. In most
cases, it’s a good idea to program the monitor
to underestimate your calories by setting the
Exercise Factor lower.
Fitness Index - This feature is used to monitor
your fitness efficiency level by monitoring
how quickly your heart rate starts to come
back down after your workout. As your
cardiovascular system improves, it will take
less time for your heart rate to come back
down to a resting level after your workouts.
This measurement is automatically activated
at the end of your workout when you stop
the stopwatch. To use it correctly, it’s best to
activate it immediately as soon as you have
completed your exercises.
When you stop the stopwatch, the display
will automatically switch to the Fitness Index
Mode and begin a 60 sec. countdown timer.
During this countdown you should be
concentrating on bringing your body down
to a comfortable rest, by taking deep slow
breathes and relaxing your muscles. When
the countdown timer reaches zero, the watch
will beep twice and display a number
between 0 and 99. The higher this number,
the better your recovery rate.
Note: The transmitter belt needs to remain
attached to your chest for this feature to work.
TZ

9
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
7. Day (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
8. Daily Alarm (blinking)
- set on or off with the
RESET or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
9. Alarm hour (blinking)
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
10. Alarm minutes
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
11. Smart Lite ( blinking )
- set on or off with the
RESET or ALARM button.
This feature will activate
the night light for 2
seconds between 6 PM
& 6AM with any button
pressed.
-Press the MODE/SET
button to exit the setting
mode.
TZ
TZ
1. From the Time/Date
mode, click the MODE
/SET button twice to go
to the Recall mode.
The upper display will
show your Total Elapsed
Time for your workout
and the lower display
will show how much
time you have spent in
your TZ.
.
2. Press the MODE/SET
button to view Time
above TZ.
3. Press the MODE/SET
button to view Time
below TZ.
4. Press the MODE/SET
button to view the
Calories you have spent
for your workout.
5. Press the MODE/SET
button to view your
Fitness Index value.
.
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
12
Memory Recall Mode
6. Exercise Factor
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET
or ALARM button. This
feature is used for
calculating calories.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to exit the setting
mode.

TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
TZ
Heart Rate/Stopwatch Mode
1. From Heart Rate/Stopwatch
mode, press and hold the
MODE/SET button to enter
the setting mode.
2. Age (blinking) .
- set by using the RESET or
ALARM button .
- Press the MODE/SET button
to proceed to the next item.
(If you want to use the built-
in EZ-Setting of 65-85% of
your max, set only your age
and skip steps 4 & 5.)
3. Target Zone Alarm
(blinking)
- set on or off with the
RESET or ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET
button to proceed to the
next item.
4. Target Zone Upper limit
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET or
ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET button
to proceed to the next item.
5. Target Zone Lower limit
(blinking)
- set by using the RESET or
ALARM button.
- Press the MODE/SET button
to proceed to the next item.
digits) and an audible alarm (beeping) if your
heart rate is above or below your target zone
range. The ”TZ” indicator with the “ ” or “ ”
will indicate if your heart rate is within, above
or below the set target zone respectively. Press
and hold the ALARM button to turn the beeping
alarm on or off (indicated by the “ ” on the
display).
Heart Rate - From Time/Date mode click
MODE/SET button once to go to Heart Rate
mode and begin your exercise.
If your transmitter is correctly attached, the
running man indicator on the watch display
should begin to blink and your current heart
rate in beats per minute will come up on the
display.
If no heart rate is detected for 5 minutes, the
heart rate circuit will switch itself off. The “ ”
indicator tells if the heart rate circuit is on. To
switch it back on after it has shut off, simply
restart the Heart Rate mode by clicking the
MODE/SET button.
The Stopwatch - From the Heart Rate mode
simply press the START/STOP/RESET button to
activate the stopwatch. You can pause and
restart by pressing this button. You can also
press the MODE/SET button to recall the memory
or view the Time/Date without interrupting the
stopwatch.
When you have finished, simply press the
START/STOP/RESET button to end the recording,
and then press the MODE/SET button to proceed
to the Recall or Time/Date mode.
To reset the stopwatch, just press and hold the
START/STOP/RESET button for 3 seconds while
the stopwatch stopped.
*Quick Start - This feature instantly takes
you to the Heart Rate/Stopwatch mode and
starts or stops the stopwatch and recordings
from any mode with the START/STOP/RESET
button.
Setting Your Target Zone
The Target Zone - Your watch will provide both
a visual indicator (by flashing the heart rate
10 11