Aipermon AiperMotion 500 User manual

AiperMotion 500
User Manual

Table of Contents
1 Introduction Energy Balance Coach................................................................3
1.1 Basic knowledge and function AiperMotion.................................................3
1.1.1 How is the energy balance calculated ..............................................3
1.1.2 How does AiperMotion work ..........................................................4
1.1.3 Basis of the energy balance ...........................................................4
1.1.3.1 Calculation of BMR (basal metabolic rate)................................................4
1.1.3.2 Calculation of energy consumption by activity...........................................4
1.1.3.3 Precision of the AiperMotion measurements..............................................5
1.1.4 Digital nutrition protocol...............................................................5
1.1.4.1 Calculation of daily food requirement.....................................................6
1.1.4.2 Distribution of meals.........................................................................6
1.1.4.3 Estimation of meal sizes.....................................................................6
1.1.4.4 Individual need................................................................................6
1.1.5 Weight reduction with AiperMotion...................................................7
1.1.5.1 Movement and exercise increase...........................................................8
1.1.5.2 Precision of energy balance.................................................................8
2 Who can use AiperMotion and what is the intended use .......................................9
2.1 Tips for traveling..............................................................................10
3 Installation and start of operation................................................................11
3.1 Basic description of keys and functions...................................................11
3.2 Charging the battery.........................................................................11
3.3 Turning on the device........................................................................12
3.4 Configuration..................................................................................12
3.4.1 Enter personal data ...................................................................13
3.4.2 Language settings......................................................................13
3.4.3 Color scheme...........................................................................13
3.4.4 Enter date and time...................................................................14
3.4.5 Enter personal goals per day for activity...........................................14
3.4.6 Enter step length.......................................................................15
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4 Using the AiperMotion 500.........................................................................16
4.1 Wearing the device...........................................................................16
4.2 What can you enter ..........................................................................16
4.2.1 Input meals and drinks (basic information).........................................16
4.2.1.1 Exact value...................................................................................17
4.2.1.2 Breakfast.....................................................................................18
4.2.1.3 Snack..........................................................................................19
4.2.1.4 Lunch.........................................................................................20
4.2.1.5 Main Meal.....................................................................................21
4.2.1.6 Treat..........................................................................................22
4.2.1.7 Drink..........................................................................................23
4.2.1.8 Postscript meals and drinks for yesterday...............................................23
4.2.2 Movement (additional manual input)................................................24
4.2.2.1 Input of exercises with calculation of kcal / KJ ........................................24
4.2.2.2 Input of exercises: exact value............................................................26
4.2.2.3 Postscript exercises for yesterday........................................................26
4.2.3 Input of current body-weight.........................................................27
4.3 Analyses Menu.................................................................................28
4.3.1 Meaning of the picture evaluations..................................................28
4.3.2 Analyses in figures.....................................................................30
4.3.3 The seven-day history of the major evaluations...................................30
4.4 Connecting to a computer...................................................................31
4.5 Turning off the device.......................................................................32
5 System and maintenance...........................................................................33
5.1 System information...........................................................................33
5.2 LCD-brightness................................................................................33
5.3 Cleaning........................................................................................33
5.4 Factory settings...............................................................................34
5.5 Device disposal................................................................................34
6 Technical data.......................................................................................35
6.1 Symbols.........................................................................................35
6.2 Used licenses..................................................................................36
6.3 Declaration of conformity...................................................................36
7 Additional information about purchase..........................................................36
7.1 Warranty.......................................................................................36
7.2 Questions and problem solutions...........................................................36
7.3 Scope of supply / accessories ..............................................................36
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Introduction Energy Balance Coach 1
1 Introduction Energy Balance Coach
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing an Aipermon product. You have chosen a valuable and innovative
product to measure, record and analyze your everyday activity.
Your personal energy balance is calculated from energy consumption and nutrition intake,
measured up to the minute and tracked daily, as well as long-term.
Goals are more attainable with the right motivation; instantly recognizable symbols will
indicate your performance. Exact data on exercise time, distance covered and calorie con-
sumption show progress to date and motivates you to improve.
Best wishes for an active and healthy future!
Sincerely yours,
Aipermon GmbH & Co. KG
1.1 Basic knowledge and function AiperMotion
1.1.1 ow is the energy balance calculated?
For an energy balance calculation three values are needed:
First value: The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the
amount of energy which a person must
spend every day for self-preservation, in-
cluding respiration, heart beat, body
warmth and digesting. It is determined by
age, sex, size and weight.
Second value: The second main factor of the energy
balance is activity and the resulting activ-
ity amount. Contrary to the BMR, this can
be influenced on a daily basis, plus it will
vary greatly. If someone sits all day, it will
turn out low.
Third value: the energy intake by food through eat-
ing and drinking.
Energy consumption is determined through the main factors of basal metabolic rate and
physical activity.
A positive energy balance is displayed if one eats more calories than one uses.
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1.1.2 ow does AiperMotion work?
1. Enter your meals and beverages with a simple digital
nutrition protocol.
2. The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is calculated according
to a formula based on user input.
3. The device measures the intensity of your movements
and calculates, on the basis of your user data, your en-
ergy consumption by exercise.
4. For certain kinds of sports, such as swimming, you can
enter your activities manually. If you did not wear the
AiperMotion during exercise, you can enter values af-
terwards.
The energy balance is precisely calculated to-the-minute.
You can view your energy balance on a long-term basis, by transmitting the data into the
associated PC software AiperView or to a coach/health professional, if you participate in
an organized program.
1.1.3 Basis of the energy balance
At the beginning of your AiperMotion use you enter your basic data: sex, birth year, height
and weight. These basic data are the foundation for all calculations.
1.1.3.1 Calculation of BMR (basal metabolic rate)
Your daily BMR is calculated in the device using current scientific formulas1. In the Aiper-
Motion device, your BMR is re-set everyday in the first hour of the new day.
1.1.3.2 Calculation of energy consumption by activity
All of your activity is measured with a three-axis acceleration sensor.
The sensor recognizes movements with and without steps in three-di-
mensional space: length, width and height.
The integrated, intelligent pattern recognition enables a calculation of
your energy consumption with each movement based on the individual
data you entered.
1 MD Mifflin, ST St Jeor, LA Hill, BJ Scott, SA Daugherty and YO Koh: A new predictive equa-
tion for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. American Journal of Clinical Nutriti-
on, Vol 51, 241-247, Copyright © 1990 by The American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc.
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The AiperMotion classifies physical activities into four different types:
Active Daily activity without taking steps, for ex-
ample cleaning windows, raking leaves, etc.
Walking slow Movement at a speed of up to 3.1 mph
(5 km/h)
Walking fast Movement at a speed of 3.1 – 4.35 mph
(5-7 km/h)
Jogging Movement at a speed higher than 4.35 mph
(7 km/h)
The sensor also recognizes:
Passive Only small vibrations, however no active
movement is registered
Not carried Device for more than 10 min without any
movement
1.1.3.3 Precision of the AiperMotion measurements
The accuracy of the activity-type assignment is > 95%.
You achieve a high accuracy of the distance computation, if you enter individually
measured step lengths for “Walking slow”, “Walking fast” and “Jogging”.
The calculation of calorie consumption is estimated with 98.5% reliability when you are
walking or jogging.
Movements with items such as in-line skates, carrying heavy items, mountain hik-
ing or strongly torso-centered physical activity (for example with weight training)
can only partly be measured. These calculations are typically slightly low, since
these movements are not completely covered by the method of measurement.
1.1.4 Digital nutrition protocol
Together with nutritional scientists, a simple system was developed for
entering your daily calories. The 'meal size' system is based on a per-
centage of your individual daily requirement. So the calorie input of
each meal, for example lunch, is made very easy with just a one click
entry. This is especially helpful when the exact calories in a meal,
snack or drink are unknown. The efficiency and accuracy of entering
calories based on meal size has been validated through numerous sci-
entific studies.
You can also enter food items by indicating exact values in kcal or KJ.
We recommend this, if the calories are known.
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1.1.4.1 Calculation of daily food requirement
The daily food requirement is calculated as follows:
BMR
+ exercise
= food requirement
The AiperMotion calculates your BMR. For daily movement and exercise, the World Health
Organization has set guidelines for a healthy active lifestyle.
1.1.4.2 Distribution of meals
The nutrition input scheme consists of the following entry options:
•Breakfast
•Snack
•Lunch
•Main Meal
•Treat
•Drink (non-diet, with calories; two small or one large)
For the nutrition input scheme in AiperMotion, the following model has been used: The
user eats 5 meals per day – breakfast, main meal, lunch and two snacks. Besides water
and diet drinks he has one large or two small non-diet drinks. Treats are always “add-ons”.
1.1.4.3 Estimation of meal sizes
The meals are subdivided into “Mini”, “Normal” and “Maxi”.
If a user selects the meal size of “Normal” for each meal and drink throughout the day,
and moves sufficiently, theoretically the 'energy balance' at the end of the day would be
neutral (neither a positive or negative 'Balance' display).
1.1.4.4 Individual need
A 220 lb (100 kg) man needs more food per day than a woman weighing 110 lb (50 kg).
This is taken into account by each individual's BMR (basal metabolic rate) calculation, and
results in specific calorie requirements for each day. While a large 220 lb man may need
3000 kcal per day, a small 110 lb woman only needs 2000 kcal.
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hints:
●AiperMotion helps you in documenting and observing the quantity of your nu-
trition (in kcal or KJ). The composition of your calories is not considered.
●You are free to choose your favorite diet. AiperMotion is suitable to accom-
pany any diet plan.
1.1.5 Weight reduction with AiperMotion
int:
●In order to lose two pounds of body weight you have to take in 7000 to 9000
kcal (29.300-37.700 KJ) less than you have consumed.
●For losing weight we recommend you consume at least 500 kcal (approx. 2100
KJ) less every day. To reach a negative balance of 1000 kcal (approx. 4300
KJ) is the optimum daily. This will achieve a healthy weight loss of 2-4 lb
weekly.
●To lose weight it is recommended to reach a negative energy balance as fol-
lows: one-half by more movement, one-half by reduced food intake.
●To lose weight without professional consultation you should not reduce your
food intake under your BMR. If your body does not get enough energy it will
switch to an "starvation mode" which will reduce the basal metabolism rate.
This promotes a yo-yo dieting after completion of weight reduction.
Users are recommended to seek professional advice and supervision
when starting to use the AiperMotion device. This will increase your
chances of successful weight loss. The advisor or coach recognizes
nutritional challenges, can give you exercise tips, and above all mo-
tivate and encourage you through your journey of weight reduction.
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1.1.5.1 Movement and exercise increase
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that a healthy adult should spend at
least 30 minutes of intense physical activity each day in order to maintain good circulation
and a healthy body. This can be achieved by walking, fast walking, jogging or doing other
similar activities.
With the AiperMotion, this means that each day the device should
show at least 30 minutes in the activity classes “walking fast” or
“jogging”. Other exercise activities are possible too.
With AiperMotion, any activity is covered - housework, gardening,
climbing stairs, tidying up, walking, sports, etc. Ideally, one should
consume 50-60% of his basal metabolic rate daily by activity in or-
der to remain healthy and keep at a healthy weight.
Example: For a basal metabolic rate of 1500 kcal (6280
KJ), 750-900 kcal (3140-3770 KJ) should be consumed by
activity.
1.1.5.2 Precision of energy balance
The energy balance will be calculated by the device by using measured and entered val-
ues. The energy balance is an estimation. The largest sources of errors are forgotten meals
and drinks, and an underestimation of meal sizes.
With accurate entry, AiperMotion displays a comprehensive daily and long-term energy
balance. Numerous studies, where AiperMotion was used, demonstrated very successful
results.
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Who can use AiperMotion and what is the intended use? 2
2 Who can use AiperMotion and what is the intended use?
The energy balance coach AiperMotion is a combination measurement, calculation and in-
put device. It provides recording, personal observation and analysis of movement, nutri-
tion, metabolism and weight to determine the daily personal energy balance.
The device can be used in managed programs to increase movement and reduce weight. It
can also be used by individuals without a coach.
int for use:
●The AiperMotion can be used by adults with normal weight or overweight. It
is not suitable for children under 12 years of age (growing children have a
higher energy consumption than their body measurements indicate). For
teenagers (over the age of 12) and underweight adults it should be used only
under professional guidance.
●The AiperMotion is intended for the use under normal everyday conditions in
indoor and outdoor environments.
●Treat the device carefully. Electronics can be damaged by being dropped
from even small heights.
●Protect the device against humidity, rain as well as immersing in water or
other liquids. Electronics are irreparably damaged by water.
●Don't use the AiperMotion during sports where wearing it increases the risk of
damage (for example: aggressive ball games).
●It is particularly important for users with heart and/or circulatory problems
to consult a doctor or professional about beginning an exercise program.
●Patients with pacemakers: Keep a distance of at least 7.8 in.(20 cm) between
the device and the pacemaker.
int to the technology:
●Do not use the AiperMotion if the case or the cord is damaged.
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2.1 Tips for traveling
Your AiperMotion records data using a universal time system.
In the case of significant time differences, as on long-haul
flights for example, it may be the case that entered or
recorded data does not appear correspond to the correct day
in evaluation. The most likely outcome is that the basic
metabolic rate is not displayed for one day (24 hour period),
or appears with a delay, or that the entry is doubled.
To display accurately, if you are flying through several time
zones, set your AiperMotion to the actual local time on
arrival. By the following day at the latest, your AiperMotion
will display all data correctly.
On travel days, there may be a shift in energy balance, as these are not typical 24 hour
days. Depending on time zones and direction of travel, these days may be longer or
shorter.
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Installation and start of operation 3
3 Installation and start of operation
3.1 Basic description of keys and functions
No. Description
1 Navigation button up
2 Display
3 Battery status
4 Navigation button down
5 Computer and power connection
6 Functional button I
7 Menu Display
8 Functional button II
3.2 Charging the battery
The AiperMotion uses a rechargeable battery. This battery must be fully charged before
first-time use.
You can plug-in the AiperMotion in an elec-
trical socket or in the USB port of your
computer.
A complete charging procedure takes ap-
prox. 3 hours. The device turns on auto-
matically when plugged into a power
source.
The charging symbol shows how much bat-
tery life you have left. When charging is
finished, the device shows a “full battery”
symbol.
On a full charge, the battery life is approx. 14 full days of use.
If this symbol appears, you should charge the battery.
int for security:
●Avoid charging the battery in a high-temperature environment.
●Do not let the AiperMotion charge unsupervised. If the device becomes
unusually warm, stop charging immediately and inform the retail agent.
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●Do not cover the device while charging, so as not to impede air circula-
tion around the device.
●Do not place the device on flammable materials while charging.
If the battery charge drops below a certain level, the AiperMotion will turn itself off. No
more data will be recorded. The stored data however remain on the device for transmis-
sion to the software for a period of time.
3.3 Turning on the device
Press any button approx. 3 seconds. The “start
screen” appears with an avatar (graphical character).
3.4 Configuration
The user is guided through the configuration process upon initial use, automatically.
int:
●Any value entered can be changed upon the completion of the initial setup
via menu Input.
●Enter your personal data correctly. Incorrect entries distort the basal meta-
bolic rate calculation, the calculation of food intake, distance and energy bal-
ance.
●If any value is unknown, just press Save. The correct value can be entered at
any time. Any value accidentally entered incorrectly can also be changed
upon the completion of the initial setup.
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3.4.1 Enter personal data
Default values are set in the factory and should be replaced by the correct values for the
user upon initial use of the device.
If you don't want to change the value, wait until the menu disappears automatically. The
changes won't be saved.
Please enter the following data:
MENU →
→→
→ PERSONAL DATA
→
→→
→ SEX →
→→
→ YEAR OF BIRT →
→→
→ WEIG T →
→→
→ EIG T
3.4.2 Language settings
MENU →
→→
→ SYSTEM
→
→→
→ LANGUAGE-SETTINGS
3.4.3 Color scheme
MENU →
→→
→ SYSTEM
→
→→
→ COLOR →
→→
→ BLUE →
→→
→ COLOR →
→→
→ BRONZE →
→→
→ COLOR →
→→
→ RED →
→→
→ COLOR →
→→
→ GREY
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3.4.4 Enter date and time
MENU →
→→
→ SYSTEM →
→→
→ DATE&TIME
→
→→
→ DATEFORMAT →
→→
→ DATE →
→→
→ TIMEFORMAT →
→→
→ TIME
3.4.5 Enter personal goals per day for activity
You can enter the following goals:
The following screens show the default values in AiperMotion.
MENU →
→→
→ PERSONAL DATA →
→→
→ GOALS PER DAY
→
→→
→ DISTANCE →
→→
→ MOT. CALORIES →
→→
→ ACTIVE →
→→
→ SLOW (WALKING)
→
→→
→ FAST (WALKING)→
→→
→ JOGGING
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3.4.6 Enter step length
Average step lengths are calculated during initial setup of the device automatically. The
values are calculated based on your height.
If your daily distance calculation does not seem exact enough to you, you can measure
your step lengths and enter your personal values in this field.
MENU →
→→
→ PERSONAL DATA →
→→
→ STEP LENGT
→
→→
→SLOW (WALKING)→
→→
→FAST (WALKING)→
→→
→JOGGING
Before entering the values for these fields, please do the following to calculate step
length:
1. Measure a distance (for example 328 ft = 100 m).
2. Count the number of steps taken over the distance taken.
3. Divide the distance by the number of steps (for example 328 ft = 3936” divided by
133 steps = 29.59”). Round to the nearest half-inch value. For this example, the
value entered into the AiperMotion would be 29.5”.
Tips:
On a standard track, one lap is 1312 ft (400 m) and an indoor track is 656 ft (200 m).
To calculate the step length for “Jogging”, the pace should be one that the user can
maintain for at least 10 minutes.
If you do not Jogging, do not change the automatically calculated value in the device.
Calculated values in AiperMotion
Body height
[cm] / [ft,in]
Walk Slow
[cm] / [in]
Walk Fast
[cm] / [in]
Jogging
[cm] / [in]
156-165 cm / 5'-5'4'' 55 cm / 21 75 cm / 29 80 cm / 31
166-175 cm / 5'4''-5'7'' 65 cm / 25 80 cm / 31 90 cm / 35
176-185 cm / 5'7''-6 70 cm / 27 85 cm / 33 100 cm / 39
186-195 cm / 6'-6'4'' 75 cm / 29 90 cm / 35 110 cm / 43
196-205 cm / 6'4''-6'8'' 80 cm / 31 95 cm / 37 120 cm / 47
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4 Using the AiperMotion 500
4 Using the AiperMotion 500
4.1 Wearing the device
The AiperMotion is worn on the left hip inside its case, included
in the box. The screen should face away from your body.
Wearing it on your hip is nearest to the body's center of gravity
and offers the most exact measurement results. If you carry the
device, for example, in your pant pocket, the step collection
becomes distorted and calorie consumption for movement is
overvalued.
To save power, the display turns off after 30 seconds automatic-
ally. If the AiperMotion device has not been moved within the
past 10 minutes, it stops measuring and the display turns off.
These times are logged as not worn.
4.2 What can you enter?
MENU →
→→
→ INPUT
•Meals and drinks
•input
•postscript – for a meal/drink input missed yesterday
•Movements (certain exercises, for example swimming)
•input
•postscript – for exercise input missed yesterday
AiperMotion measures most physical activities automatically.
4.2.1 Input meals and drinks (basic information)
You can enter exact values or use the following pre-set input grid for meal sizes. If you
choose to enter food based on meal size, they are calculated individually, based on your
BMR:
•Breakfast
•Snack
•Lunch
•Main meal
Fixed values are calculated for
•Drinks
•Treats
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Each entry is written with current time and date into a data list. This list is always trans-
ferred to the analysis software during data communication.
Proceed inputs as follows:
MENU →
→→
→ INPUTS →
→→
→ MEAL/DRINK
Food and movement entries can later be corrected in the software.
hint:
●The calories you consume fluctuate from day to day. For that reason the cal-
ories consumed will sometimes be more or less than the pre-calculated value
in the system. On average per week the pre-calculated value is a good ap-
proximation of the actual calories you have consumed; assuming you have as-
sessed the size of your meals correctly.
4.2.1.1 Exact value
MENU →
→→
→ INPUTS →
→→
→ MEAL/DRINK →
→→
→ EXACT VALUE
You can enter the kcal/KJ data
written on many packaged
foods or from calorie tables
directly into the AiperMotion
device.
Increase or decrease the val-
ues by pressing the arrow-nav-
igation buttons. The
forward/backward button
moves to the next field.
If you don't want to change the
value, wait until the menu dis-
appears automatically. The
changes won't be saved.
int:
●We recommend to use exact values as often as possible as it makes the en-
ergy balance more accurate.
●A list of your last entries can be found if you navigate with the up-arrow from
the start screen.
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The following examples give you an idea of meal sizes for entry into the AiperMotion:
4.2.1.2 Breakfast
Mini
1 toast or bread roll or
1 small dish of cereals
incl. a cup of coffee or coffee with low-fat
milk (without sugar!)
Normal
2 toasts/bread rolls or
1 bread roll + 1 yogurt or
1 large dish of cereals
incl. a cup of coffee or coffee with low-fat
milk (without sugar!)
Maxi
3 toasts/bread rolls or
2-3 pancakes
incl. a cup of coffee or coffee with milk
(without sugar!)
Extra large XL
Brunch or
Breakfast with sausage or other high-fat
foods
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