Beurer PM 62 User manual

heart rate monitor
herzfrequenz pulsuhr
Operating Instructions
Gebrauchsanleitung
german|engineering
PM 62

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope of delivery ....................................................................................3
Important Notes ......................................................................................4
General Information for Training ..........................................................6
Functions of the HR monitor.................................................................8
Transmission of signal and methods of Devices Measurement......9
Getting started.........................................................................................9
Putting on the heart rate monitor ......................................................9
Activating the HR watch from transport mode..................................9
Activating the heart rate monitor from power saving mode............10
Putting on the chest strap ...............................................................10
General operation of the HR monitor.................................................11
Buttons on the HR watch ................................................................11
Display.............................................................................................12
Menus..............................................................................................13
Basic settings........................................................................................15
Overview..........................................................................................15
Enter personal data.........................................................................15
Set training zone..............................................................................17
Set units...........................................................................................18
Watch settings ......................................................................................19
Overview..........................................................................................19
Set time of day and date .................................................................19
Set alarm clock................................................................................21
Recording of training ...........................................................................22
Overview..........................................................................................22
Stop run times .................................................................................23
Record laps .....................................................................................24

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Stop and store recording................................................................ 25
Delete all recordings....................................................................... 26
Analyzing memory messages........................................................ 27
Results................................................................................................... 28
Overview......................................................................................... 28
Display training data....................................................................... 28
Lap results ............................................................................................ 30
Overview......................................................................................... 30
Display lap results .......................................................................... 30
Fitness test ........................................................................................... 31
Overview......................................................................................... 31
Conduct fitness test........................................................................ 32
Display fitness values..................................................................... 33
EasyFit software................................................................................... 35
Technical specifications and batteries ............................................. 36
List of abbreviations............................................................................ 39
Index ...................................................................................................... 41

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Heart rate monitor with wrist band
Chest strap
Elastic tension strap (adjustable)
Bike mount
Storage box
In addition:
Operating instructions and separate short instructions

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IMPORTANT NOTES
Please carefully read through these operating instructions, keep it for
future reference and also make it available to others.
Training
This product is not a therapeutic device. It is a training instrument,
which was developed for the measurement and representation of the
human heart rate.
With high-risk sports, please note that the use of the heart rate moni-
tor can represent an additional source of injury.
If in doubt or for illnesses, please consult your doctor concerning the
values of your upper and lower target heart rate as well as the dura-
tion and frequency of training. In such a way, you can achieve opti-
mal results when training.
WARNING: People suffering from heart and circulatory illnesses or
those with pacemakers should only use this heart rate monitor after
having consulted their doctor.
Application
The device is only intended for private use.
This device may only be used for the purpose it was designed for
and in the manner outlined in this operating instructions. Any form of
improper use can be dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for
damages that are caused by improper or incorrect use.
The heart rate monitor is waterproof. (see chapter "Technical Specifi-
cations")
Electromagnetic disturbances may occur. (see chapter "Technical
Specifications")

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Cleaning and care
From time to time, carefully clean your chest strap, elastic chest strap
and heart rate monitor with a soap and water solution. Then rinse off
all components with clean water. Carefully dry them with a soft towel.
You can wash the elastic chest strap in the washing machine at 30°
without fabric softener. The chest strap is not made for the dryer!
Store the chest strap in a clean and dry place. Dirt impairs the elas-
ticity and functioning of the transmitter. Sweat and moisture can keep
the electrodes wet and consequently activate the transmitter, which
shortens battery life.
Repair, Accessories and Disposal
Prior to use, it should be ensured that the device and accessories are
free of damage. If in doubt, do not use the device and consult your
sales representative or the customer service address provided.
Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or authorized
dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the device!
Use the device only in combination with the accessories provided
with it.
Avoid contact with sunscreen or the like since these can cause dam-
age to the imprint or plastic components.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
Please dispose of the device in accordance with Waste Electric and
Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC - WEEE. For inquiries, please con-
tact the municipal authority responsible for disposal in your area.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TRAINING
This heart rate monitor serves to measure the human pulse. By means
of various settings, you can support your individual training program and
monitor your pulse. You should monitor your pulse during exercise
because you should prevent your heart from excessive strain on the
one hand and on the other in order to achieve the optimal training re-
sults. The table provides you with some information on the selection of
your training zone. The maximum heart rate reduces with advancing
age. Information on the training heart rate must therefore always be in
relation to the maximum heart rate. The following rule of thumb helps to
identify the maximum heart rate:
220 - age = maximum heart rate
The following example applies to a 40-year-old person: 220-40 = 180
Max. heart rate
range
Effect
Suitable for
Training
Heart/health
programme
Fat burning zone Fitness
programme
Endurance trai-
ning programme
Anaerobic
training
50 - 60% 60 - 70% 70 - 80% 80 - 90% 90 - 100%
Strengthens the
heart and the
circulatory system
Ideal for beginners
Regenerative
training
The body burns
the highest per-
centage of calo-
ries from fat.
Strengthens the
heart and the
circulatory system,
enhances fitness
Weight control
and loss
Improves the
respiratory and
circulatory system.
Ideal to promote
the basic
endurance
Improves speed
maintenance and
increases basic
speed
Overloads specific
muscles. High
injury risk for
athletes at ama-
teur level, risk re-
lated to the heart
in case of disease
Athletes at
amateur level
Ambitious athletes
at amateur level,
professional
athletes
Only professional
athletes
Fitness training Endurance
training
Fitness training
addressing
specific zones
See the chapter "Basic Settings", section "Setting your training zone" on
how to individually set your training zone. See the chapter "Fitness
Test" on how the heart rate monitor sets your individual limits of the
suggested training zone through the fitness test.

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Analysis of the Training
You can transfer your training data to a PC via the PC interface of your
HR monitor (3 pins on the back of your monitor) and evaluate it there.
The required accessories consisting of a CD with the PC software
EasyFit and a communication cable are available at specialist shops
under order number 671.10.
The PC software EasyFit controls the transfer of the data from your HR
monitor and offers a wide range of analysis options. In addition, EasyFit
provides useful calendar and administrative functions, which also sup-
port optimal training over longer periods of time. Using the software, you
can also control and monitor your weight management.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE HR MONITOR
HR functions
Exact ECG heart rate meas-
urement
Transmission: analogue
Individual training zone ad-
justable
Acoustic and visual alarm as
well as colour change of LED
for exit from the training zone
Average heart rate (average)
Maximum training heart rate
Calorie consumption in Kcal
(basis jogging)
Fat burning in g/oz
Time functions
Time of day
Calendar (up to 2099) and
weekday
Date
Alarm / alarm clock
Stop watch
50 laps for each training,
recall of all of them or each
one. Display of lap time and
average heart rate
Settings
Gender
Weight
Unit of weight kg/lb
Height
Unit of height cm/inch
Age
Maximum heart rate
Fitness test
Fitness index with interpreta-
tion
Maximum oxygen-breath
volume (VO2max)
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
Active metabolic rate (AMR)
Calculated maximum heart
rate
Suggested training zones

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TRANSMISSION OF SIGNAL AND METHODS OF DEVICES MEAS-
UREMENT
Receiving range of the heart rate monitor
Your heart rate monitor picks up the heart rate signals sent by the chest
strap transmitter within a range of 70 centimeters.
Sensors on the chest strap
The entire chest strap consists of two components: the actual chest
strap and an elastic tension belt. On the inside of the chest strap con-
tacting the body, there are two rectangular, corrugated sensors. Both
sensors determine your heart rate ECG exactly and transmit this to the
heart rate monitor.
The chest strap is compatible with other analogue devices, such as e.g.
ergometers.
GETTING STARTED
Putting on the heart rate monitor
You can wear your heart rate monitor like a wrist watch. In order to fix
the heart rate monitor on bike handle bars, attach the bike mount in-
cluded to the handle bars. Tighten the heart rate monitor around the
mount such that it is not able to slip while riding.
Activating the HR watch from transport mode
During transport the monitor is blank. You can remove the transport
mode by pressing the button
MENU
and then
START/STOP
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Activating the heart rate monitor from power saving mode
You can activate your heart rate monitor by pressing any button. If the
heart rate monitor has not received any signal for approx. five minutes, it
switches to the power saving mode. At that point, only the current time
and the date will be displayed. Press any button in order to reactivate
the watch.
Putting on the chest strap
Tighten the chest strap with the elastic tension
belt. Adjust the length of the belt such that the belt
is snug, but neither too loose nor too tight. Position
the belt around the chest such that the logo is fac-
ing outwards and in the correct position directly
over the breast bone. For men, the chest belt
should be located directly below the pectoral mus-
cles, for women, directly below the breast.
Since optimal contact between the skin and the heart rate sensors
can not be created immediately, it may take some time until the heart
rate is measured and displayed. If necessary, alter the position of the
transmitter in order to achieve optimal contact. Most of the time, suf-
ficient contact is achieved through the accumulation of sweat be-
neath the chest strap. You can, however, also wet the contact points
on the inside of the chest strap. For this, lift the chest strap up from
the skin slightly and wet the two sensors with saliva, water or ECG
gel (available at the chemistry). The contact between the skin and
chest strap may not be interrupted also with greater movements of
the thorax such as during deep breathing. Significant chest chair can
interfere with and even prevent contact.
Put on the chest strap a few minutes before starting in order to warm
it up to body temperature and establish optimal contact.

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GENERAL OPERATION OF THE HR MONITOR
Buttons on the HR watch
1
START/STOP
Starts and stops functions and adjusts values. Press
and holding accelerates the entry.
2
OPTION/SET
Switches between the functions within one menu
and confirms settings.
3
MENU
Switches between the different menus.
4/ Pressing quickly illuminates the display for five sec-
onds.
Pressing and holding activates/deactivates the
acoustic alarm when exiting the training zone.

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Display
1Top line
2Middle line
3Bottom line
4Symbols
Alarm clock is activated.
Heart rate is being received.
Training zone has been exceeded.
Training zone has been underrun.
Acoustic alarm for exit from the training zone is activated.
The sound when pressing the buttons is activated.
5 Two LEDs: Blink in time with heart rate. Colour change from green
to red for exit from the training zone.
An explanation of the display abbreviations can be found in the list of
abbreviates at the end of the operating instructions.

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Menus
You can switch menus with the
MENU
Button.
Time
Training
Result
LAP
Result
Setting
FitTest
MENU
Power saving mode
If your heart rate monitor has not received any signal
for approx. five minutes, it switches to the power
saving mode. In that case, only the current time and
the date will be shown. Press any button to reactivate
the HR monitor.

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Main display
When changing menus, the name of the menu is
first shown, then your HR monitor will automatically
switch to the main display of the active menu.
From there, you have to first choose a submenu or
you can directly access functions.
Menu
Main
display
automatically
Overview of the menus
Menu Meaning Description: see chapter...
Time Time "Watch Settings"
Training Training "Recording of Training"
Result Result "Results"
Lap Result Lap result "Lap results"
Setting Settings "Basic settings"
FitTest Fitness test "Fitness test"

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BASIC SETTINGS
Overview
In the menu Setting you can:
Enter your personal data (user). Based on this
data, your HR monitor determines your calorie
consumption and your fat burning during train-
ing!
Set your training zone (limits). See chapter
"General Information on Training" for explana-
tions on how to set the training zones. Your HR
monitor issues an acoustic and visual alarm dur-
ing your training when the training zone is ex-
ited.
Change the units of measurement (units) for
height and weight.
Once you are in the menu Setting, your HR moni-
tor automatically switches to the main display. This
displays User.
Enter personal data
MENU
Switch to the menu Setting.

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START/STOP
Gender is displayed.
START/STOP
Select M, if you are male.
START/STOP
Select F, if you are female.
OPTION/SET
AGE is displayed.
START/STOP
Set your age (10-99).
OPTION/SET
MaxHR is displayed. The HR monitor
automatically calculates the maximum
heart rate according to the formula:
220 - age = MaxHR
Please note that the HR monitor also
determines the MaxHR after every
fitness test and sets it as a suggested
value.
START/STOP
You can overwrite the value
calculated (65-239).
OPTION/SET
Weight is displayed.
START/STOP
Please select your weight
(20-226 kg or 44-499 lbs).
OPTION/SET
Height is displayed.
START/STOP
Set your height (80-227 cm
or 2'6''-7'6'' feet).
OPTION/SET
Return to the display User.

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Set training zone
You can set your individual upper and lower heart rate limit as described
below.
Please note that both limits are automatically set as a training zone
suggestion after every fitness test and that the old data are conse-
quently overwritten. For this, the lower limit of the suggested training
zone totals 65%, the upper limit 85% of the maximum heart rate.
MENU
Switch to the menu Setting.
OPTION/SET
Limits is displayed.
START/STOP
On LED is displayed.
The LED is activated (ON) or shut off
(OFF) with pressing
START/STOP
.
OPTION/SET
Lo limit is displayed.
START/STOP
Set the lower limit for your
training zone (40-238).
OPTION/SET
Hi limit is displayed.
START/STOP
Set the upper limit (41-239).
OPTION/SET
Return to the display Limits.

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Set units
MENU
Switch to the menu Setting.
OPTION/SET
Limits is displayed.
OPTION/SET
Units is displayed.
START/STOP
kg/lb is displayed. The weight unit
blinks.
START/STOP
Switch between the units.
OPTION/SET
cm/inch is displayed. The unit of
measurement for height blinks.
START/STOP
Switch the units.
OPTION/SET
Return to the display Units.