Beurer PM 80 User manual

heart rate monitor
herzfrequenz pulsuhr
PM80
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Operating Instructions
Gebrauchsanleitung

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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...............................................................................10
General operation of the HR monitor...........................................14
Buttons on the HR watch..........................................................14
Display......................................................................................15
Menus.......................................................................................16
Basic settings ................................................................................18
Overview ..................................................................................18
Enter personal data ..................................................................19
Set training zone ......................................................................20
Set units ...................................................................................21
Pairing the signals from the device ..........................................22
Watch settings...............................................................................23
Overview ..................................................................................23
Set time of day and date ..........................................................23
Set alarm clock.........................................................................25
Display speed and distance .....................................................26
Recording of training ....................................................................28
Overview ..................................................................................28
Stop run times ..........................................................................30
Record laps ..............................................................................30
Display speed and distance .....................................................31
Stop and store recording ..........................................................32

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Delete all recordings.................................................................33
Analyzing memory messages...................................................34
Speed and distance.......................................................................35
Overview...................................................................................35
Change speed units..................................................................35
Calibrate the Speedbox............................................................37
Display speed and distance......................................................39
Results............................................................................................40
Overview...................................................................................40
Display training data.................................................................40
Transmit weight management data to the monitor ...................42
Lap results......................................................................................44
Overview...................................................................................44
Display lap results ....................................................................44
Fitness test.....................................................................................45
Overview...................................................................................45
Conduct fitness test..................................................................46
Display fitness values ...............................................................47
EasyFit software............................................................................49
Technical specifications and batteries........................................50
List of abbreviations......................................................................52
Index ...............................................................................................55

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Heart rate monitor with wrist band
Chest strap and elastic tension strap (adjust-
able)
Bike mount
Storage box
PC Software EasyFit
and PC interface cable (USB)
In addition: Operating instructions and separate short instructions.
Beurer accessories are available from specialised stores:
Accessory Function
Beurer Speedbox You can have your speed and dis-
tance values displayed on the HR
monitor.

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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
monitor 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
duration and frequency of training. In such a way, you can
achieve optimal 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
Specifications")

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Cleaning and care
 From time to time, carefully clean your chest strap, elastic chest
strap, heart rate monitor and if necessary the Speedbox 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
elasticity 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 pro-
vided.
 Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or author-
ized dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the de-
vice!
 Use the device only with the original accessories of Beurer.
 Avoid contact with sunscreen or the like since these can cause
damage to the imprint or plastic components.
 Please dispose of the device in accordance with Waste
Electric and Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC - WEEE.
For inquiries, please contact the municipal authority re-
sponsible 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 exces-
sive strain on the one hand and on the other in order to achieve the
optimal training results. The table provides you with some informa-
tion 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 "Fit-
ness 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
With the PC software EasyFit you can acquire the results from the
watch and analyze them in various ways. In addition, EasyFit pro-
vides 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
measurement
 Transmission: digital
 Individual training zone
adjustable
 Acoustic and visual alarm
for exit from the training
zone
 Average heart rate (aver-
age)
 Maximum training heart rate
 Calorie consumption in Kcal
(basis jogging)
 Fat burning in g/oz
Time functions
 Time of day (12- or 24-hour
format)
 Calendar 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
 Speed units km(mi)/h or
min/km(mi)
 12/24-hour format
Fitness test
 Fitness index with interpre-
tation
 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.
Your HR monitor receives the signals from the Speedbox within a
range of three meters.
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
contacting 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 digital transmission works almost without interference. Your HR
monitor only receives the signal from the corresponding transmitter.
There can be no interfering signals from other transmitters.
The chest strap is not compatible with analogue devices, such as
e.g. ergometers.
Signal transmission from the diagnostic scale
The Beurer Diagnostic Scales BG56 are also available at special-
ised dealers and offer additional options for comprehensive weight
management. You can measure your current weight and your body
fat at any time with the scale and transmit them to the HR monitor.
The weight values registered manually in the HR monitor are then
updated by the values of the scale.

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Measuring device of the Speedbox
Your HR monitor has all the functions to analyze the signals from the
Beurer Speedbox. A multidimensional measuring device is installed
in the Speedbox. This calculates the acceleration of your foot and
transmits this value to the HR monitor. The HR monitor calculates
the distance covered and the speed from the acceleration and the
time of each individual pace.
The following diagram shows the measured movements of feet over
two paces depending on the type of pace i.e. walking, jogging, run-
ning and sprinting.
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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
included to the handle bars. Tighten the heart rate monitor around
the mount such that it is not able to slip while riding.

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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
.
Activating the heart rate monitor from power saving
mode
You can activate your heart rate monitor by pressing any key. If the
heart rate monitor has not received any signal for approx. five min-
utes, it switches to the power saving mode. At that point, only the
current time and the date will be displayed. Press any key 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 facing outwards and in the correct posi-
tion directly over the breast bone. For men, the
chest belt should be located directly below the
pectoral muscles, 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 posi-
tion of the transmitter in order to achieve optimal contact. Most of
the time, sufficient contact is achieved through the accumulation
of sweat beneath 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
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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 con-
tact.
 Put on the chest strap a few minutes before starting in order to
warm it up to body temperature and establish optimal contact.
Pairing the signals from the device
The digital transmitters (chest strap, Speedbox, diagnostic scale)
and receiver (HR monitor) have to be paired. If you buy each device
separately, e.g. as a replacement, or if you change the batteries,
then you have to pair the devices before use.
You can find out how to pair the devices by reading the chapter
“Basic settings”, section “Pairing the device signals”.
Connecting the devices
Your HR monitor receives signals from the digital transmitters, chest
strap and Speedbox, as soon as you have activated them and have
changed into the Training menu by pressing the
MENU
button.
How you can identify on the display whether signals are being re-
ceived:
If the heart symbol flashes, then the heart rate is being re-
ceived from the chest strap.
If “0” is displayed in the 1st line for a longer period, then the HR
monitor cannot receive the signals from the chest strap. The
display “0” can occur in the Training, Time and Spd’nDist
menus. In this case, change into the Training menu with the
MENU
button. The HR monitor tries once more to make
contact with the devices.

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Attaching the Speedbox
Put on the Speedbox as described in the manual of
the Speedbox.
Calibrating the Speedbox
You will get the most accurate results if you calibrate your Speed-
box. You can read how to calibrate your Speedbox in chapter
“Speed and distance”, section “Calibrate the Speedbox”.
Weight management data
You can transmit your weight data and your body fat from the diag-
nostic scale to the HR monitor. Your can read how to transmit the
data in chapter “Results”, section “Transmit weight management
data”.

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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 Switches between different displays for speed and
distance values.
5 / Pressing quickly illuminates the display for five
seconds.
Pressing and holding activates/deactivates the
acoustic alarm when leaving the training zone and
the sound is activated/deactivated when pressing
the buttons.

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Display
1 Top line
2 Middle line
3 Bottom line
4 Symbols
Alarm clock is activated.
Heart rate is being received.
Training zone has been exceeded.
Training zone has been underrun.
Acoustic alarm for key tone and for exit from the train-
ing zone is activated.
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
Spd´nDist
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. The current time and
date only are then displayed.
Press any key 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 automati-
cally 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"
Spd'nDist Speed and distance "Speed and dis-
tance"
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 during your training when the training
zone is exited.
 Change the units of measurement (units) for
height and weight.
 Pair the signals of your new devices (Pair-
NewDev).
Once you are in the menu Setting, your HR
monitor automatically switches to the main dis-
play. This displays User.

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Enter personal data
MENU
Switch to the menu Setting.
START/STOP
Gender is displayed.
START/STOP
Select M, if you are male.
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 maxi-
mum heart rate according to the
formula: 220 - age = MaxHR. Please
note that the HR monitor also deter-
mines 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. Please note that
the scale overwrites this weight
value each time the weight is meas-
ured.
START/STOP
Please select your weight
(20-227 kg or 44-499 lbs).