BodyMedia SenseWear User manual

© Copyright 2007 BodyMedia, Inc.SW-D-M Rev2
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display
Instructions For Use
Quick Start:
1. Set up your armband
using the SenseWear Soft-
ware. Use Display Settings
tab to set options.
2. While wearing the
armband, hold the mode
and view button on the
display.
3. Press armband
button to sync.

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General Information 02
1.1 Care And Maintenance 03
1.2 Water Resistance 03
1.3 Using the Display Clip 03
1.4 Using the Display Watch Band 04
1.5 Battery Replacement 05
1.6 Warranty 06
1.7 Warnings and Cautions 07
1.8 Disposal 09
1.9 Manufacturer’s Declarations 10
How to Use Your SenseWear®Display 14
2.1 Display Overview 14
2.2 Initializing 16
2.3 Mode Functions 17
2.4 View Functions 19
2.5 Backlight 21
2.6 Reset Trip 21
2.7 Out of Sync Mode 23
2.8 Turning the Sound On/Off 23
2.9 Syncing Your Display with Another Armband 24
Technical Specifications 25
Copyright, Patent and Trademark Notices 25
Compatibility 26
Certifications 26
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. General Information
SenseWear®
display
SenseWear®clip
SenseWear®
watchband
The SenseWear®display is a powerful, easy-to-use and versatile accessory to
the SenseWear®armband. This operating manual applies to the SenseWear®
display and its features and functions. It is intended to instruct you on the use
of the device and covers all operations and features of the product.
The SenseWear®display is an electronic input/output device intended for use
ONLY with the SenseWear®Pro3armband and SenseWear®Professional software
6.0. You’ll need these versions of each product in order to set up and use the
display. The display can be used as an “up-to-the-minute” feedback device in
conjunction with applications for: nutritional diagnostics, metabolic diseases,
pediatrics, pulmonary and cardiology studies, obesity, diabetes management,
rehabilitation, weight loss and, in general, anywhere it is necessary to monitor
energy expenditure, METs, physical activity, and steps.
Overview of components

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1. General Information
1.1 Care and Maintenance
Always clean and dry the display, clip and watchband if they become noticeably
moist or dirty. Failure to keep the display clean or improper cleaning may cause
irritation to the skin and deterioration to the outer casing of the display or
watchband.
To clean, moisten a soft cloth or towel with mild disinfectant soap and water.
Wipe and dry the skin-touching side of the display clip and watchband. Never
use solvents to clean the display.
1.2 Water Resistance
The display is water resistant up to 30 meters.
1.3 Using the display clip
The display comes pre-attached to the SenseWear®clip. The clip functions
much like a paper clip in that it allows you to attach the display firmly to thin
material or clothing such as a shirt sleeve or belt.
To attach the clip to a desired area, gently lift
the clip lever located between the mode and
light buttons of the display. This will open the
clip mouth.
1.
Note: The clip is designed to fasten to most soft materials. Fastening to
delicate fabrics can leave an imprint. Fastening to hard materials may
not hold the display securely. Never slide thick materials into the clip
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Slide the material you wish to attach the clip
to between the upper and lower portions of the
clip mouth.
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1. General Information
1.4 Using the display watchband
The display comes with a watchband that allows you to wear the display on your
wrist.
To detach, lift the clip lever. This will loosen the grip of the clip mouth so you
can remove the clip.
Then push the clip lever back down to close
the clip. This will tighten the mouth around the
material, attaching the display securely to the
material.
3.
You must first remove the display from the clip.
To do this, simply twist the display counter
clockwise and lift.
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To attach the display to the watchband, place
the display in the band cradle, with the logo
facing the nine’o’clock position. Make sure the
display is firmly seated into the cradle evenly.
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To remove it from the watchband, twist the display counter clockwise and lift.
1. General Information
1.5 Battery replacement
The display comes equipped with a replaceable CR-2032 coin cell battery. When
the battery needs to be replaced, we recommends that you bring the display to
a jeweler or watch vendor. To replace the battery yourself, follow these steps.
Make sure you have a fresh CR-2032 coin cell battery and a #0 size Phillips
head screwdriver.
1.
Remove the display unit from the watchband or
clip. See section 1.4 for details.
2.
Turn the unit over, revealing the underside,
and remove the four small screws attaching the
back plate to the display.
Remove the old battery and replace it with the
new one with the (+) side facing up.
Reattach the back plate, text facing up.
Once attached, turn the unit over and press any
button to wake the display.
3.
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Note: Expected life of this battery under normal use is 6-12 months. Coin
cell batteries can be readily purchased from a variety of online vendors,
electronic stores and drug stores.
Then twist the display into the watchband
cradle clockwise. The display is secure when the
two lines along the side of the display line up.
This is the “locked” position.
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1. General Information
1.6 Warranty
BodyMedia®warrants that the BodyMedia Hardware (SenseWear®display with
clip and watch strap) is free of defects in materials and workmanship under
normal use and service, for 12 months from date the product is shipped to the
customer. (“Limited Warranty Period”). If a defect covered by this Limited
Warranty occurs during the Limited Warranty Period, BodyMedia will, at its op-
tion, repair, replace the entire unit or refund the original purchase price. THE
FOREGOING REMEDIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BODYMEDIA’S
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
This Limited Warranty is subject to compliance with the Safety Consider-
ations or Care & Maintenance sections of this User Guide and does not apply
to defects that have been caused by improper or incorrectly performed
maintenance, negligence, accident, misuse or unreasonable use, modification,
tampering, normal wear and tear, or any other causes not related to defective
materials or workmanship. This Limited Warranty excludes batteries.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER
REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING OR OBLIGATE
BODYMEDIA. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THE BODYMEDIA HARD-
WARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER-
CHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR WARRANTIES OF TITLE
OR NONINFRINGEMENT, ARE LIMITED TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE.
Subject to applicable law, in no event shall BodyMedia’s liability exceed the
purchase price of the BodyMedia Hardware.
Important: Make sure the text on the back plate is facing up. If the back
plate is reattached upside down, the display may not operate correctly.

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IN NO EVENT SHALL BODYMEDIA OR ANY AUTHORIZED BODYMEDIA SERVICE
PROVIDER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES RELATED TO THE BODYMEDIA HARDWARE EVEN IF BODYMEDIA WAS
AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
1.7 Warnings and Cautions
1.7.1 Warnings
This product complies with the general requirements for a safe medical device
under applicable directives. However, this product alone is not meant to sub-
stitute for proper medical diagnosis, care, or treatment. Users should not make
drastic changes to their lifestyle based solely on data displayed on this device.
Any health assessment decisions based on the data from this device should be
made only by medical personnel and should consider the condition and lifestyle
of the subject tested. The SenseWear®display should not be used for life
critical applications; improper usage may result in harm or even death to the
wearer.
The Body Monitoring System has been clinically validated for subjects between
7 and 65 years of age who are engaged in resting, ambulatory, stationary
biking, motoring and weight-lifting activities, etc. Due to metabolic varia-
tions, subjects who are 1) outside this age range or 2) engaged in alternate or
obscure activities may see decreased accuracy in the data..
This product is non-defibrillation proof.
Do not get the device close to other devices that can cause electromagnetic
interferences of any nature.
EQUIPMENT not suitable for use in the presence of a FLAMMABLE ANAESTHETIC
MIXTURE WITH AIR or WITH OXYGEN OR NITROUS OXIDE.

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Medical electrical equipment needs special precautions regarding EMC and
needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information
provided on pages 10 - 13. Portable and mobile RF communications equipment
can affect medical electrical equipment.
The SenseWear®display should not be used in airplanes, hospitals or locations
where cellular telephones and other electronic devices are prohibited.
Keep the SenseWear®display out of reach of children as the product contains
removable parts which can become choking hazards.
Users with sensitive skin should avoid wearing the watchband excessively.
1.7.2 Cautions
Replace your system’s battery only with CR-2032 (or equivalent) 3V Lithium
coin cell battery to avoid risk of personal injury or physical damage to your
equipment. Expected life of the battery under normal use is 6 – 12 months.
The battery may present a choking hazard for small children. Please keep the
batteries out of reach of children.
Never drop or shock the display and always store in a safe place when not
in use.
Avoid exposing the display to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, sand, or
mechanical shock.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
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If the display is dropped, ensure that it is working properly and not physically
damaged before relying on readings.
1.8 Disposal
1.8.1 Disposal
Dispose of the display in accordance with local, state, federal, or country
specific regulations.
Always dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance, where
applicable.
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1. General Information
Flicker
IEC 6100-3-3
Complies
Harmonics
IEC 6100-3-2
Class A
RF Emissions
CISPR 11
Class B The 908903PROD1 is suitable for use in all establish-
ments, including domestic, and those directly connected
to the public low-voltage power supply network that
supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.
RF Emissions
CISPR 11
Group 1 The 908903PROD1 uses RF energy only for its inernal
function. Therefore, its RF emissions are very low and are
not likely to cause any interference in nearby electronic
equipment.
The 908903PROD1 (SenseWear®display) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or user of the BT-2.4-BG should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions
Emissions Test Compliance Electromagnetic Environment - Guidance
1.9 Manufacturer’s Declarations
Patient Environment

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3A/m
Power
Frequency 50/60Hz
Magnetic Field
IEC 61000-4-8
3A/m Power frequency magnetic fields
should be that of a typical com-
mercial or hospital environment.
Voltage Dips/Dropout
IEC 61000-4-11
>95% Dip for
0.5 Cycles
60% Dip for 5 Cycles
30% Dip for 25 Cycles
>95% Dip for 5 Seconds
N/A N/A
1. General Information
The 908903PROD1 (SenseWear®display) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or user of the 908903PROD1 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Immunity
N/A
Surge
IEC 61000-4-5
±1kV Differential
±2kV Common
N/A
EFT
IEC 61000-4-4
N/A N/A ±2kV Mains
±1kV I/Os
ESD
IEC 61000-4-2
±6kV Contact
±8kV Air
±6kV Contact
±8kV Air
Floors should be wood, concrete,
or ceramic tile. If floors are
synthetic, the r/h should be at
least 30%.
Immunity Test IEC 60601
Test Level
Compliance
Level
Electromagnetic
Environment - Guidance

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1. General Information
The 908903PROD1 (SenseWear®display) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified
below. The customer or user of the 908903PROD1 should ensure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration - Emissions
3 Vrms
150 kHz to 80 MHz
3 V/m
80 MHz to 2.5 GHz
IEC 60601
Test Level
Conducted RF
IEC 61000-4-6
Radiated RF
IEC 61000-4-3
Immunity Test
N/A
3 V/m
Compliance
Level
Portable and mobile communications equipment
should be separated from 908903PROD1 by no
less than the distances calculated/listed below:
D=(3.5/V1)(Sqrt P)
D=(3.5/E1)(Sqrt P) 80 to 800 MHz
D=(7/EI)(Sqrt P) 800 MHz to 2.5 GHz
where P is the max power in watts and D is the
recommended separation distance in meters.
FIeld strengths from fixed transmitters, as
determined by an electromagnetic site survey,
should be less than the compliance level in each
frequency rangeb.
Interference may occur in the vicinity of equip-
ment containing a transmitter symbol:
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Electromagnetic
Environment - Guidance
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies
NOTE 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption
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1. General Information
The 908903PROD1 (SenseWear®display) is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment in which radi-
ated disturbances are controlled. The customer or user of the 908903PROD1 can help prevent electromagnetic
interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF Communications Equipment
and the 908903PROD1 as recommended below, according to the maximum output power of the communications
equipment.
Recommended Separations Distances for the 908903PROD1
100 11.6666 11.6666 23.3333
10 3.6893 3.6893 7.3786
1 1.1666 1.1666 2.3333
0.1 0.3689 0.3689 0.7378
0.01 0.1166 0.1166 0.2333
Separation (m)
150kHz to 80MHz
D=(3.5/V1)(Sqrt P)
Separation (m)
80 to 800MHz
D=(3.5/V1)(Sqrt P)
Separation (m)
800MHz to 2.5GHz
D=(7/E1)(Sqrt P)
Max Output Power
(Watts)
Field strenghts from fixed transmitters, such as base stations for radio (cellular/cordless) telephones and land
mobile radios, amateur radio, AM and FM radio broadcast and TV broadcast cannot be predicted theoretically with
accuracy. To assess the electromagnetic environment due to fixed RF transmitters, and electromagnetic site survey
should be considered. If the measured field strength in the location in which the 908903PROD1 is used exceeds
the applicable RF compliance level above, the 908903PROD1 should be observed to verify normal operation. If
abnormal performance is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orienting or relocationg the
908903PROD1.
Over the frequency range 150 kHz to 80 MHz, field strengths should be less than 3 V/m.
For transmitters rated at a maximum output power not listed above, the recommended seperation distance d in
meters (m) can be determined using the equation applicable to the frequency of the transmitter, where P is the
maximum output power rating of the transmitter in watts (W) according to the transmitter manufacturer.
NOTE 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the seperation distance for the higher frequency range applies.
NOTE 2 These guideleines may not apply in all situations. Electromagnetic propogation is affected by absorption
and reflection from structures, objects and people.

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2. How to use your SenseWear®display
2.1 Display Overview
The SenseWear®display is a convenient way for wearers of the SenseWear®
armband to see up-to-the-minute information about their calories burned,
METs, steps, and physical activity duration. Information is transmitted every
60 seconds to the display from the armband for you to view as long as the two
units are in sync.
Press mode button
Press view button
Press resetTrip button
Press light button
Hold down button
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The display has an LCD display and four
buttons, mode, view, light and
reset TRIP.
Combinations of the mode and view
buttons determine what value is displayed
on the LCD. For example, from the default
state, (Calories burned so far today) pressing
on the view button once, will display how
many calories you burned yesterday. From
here, pressing on the mode button
once will display how many steps you took
yesterday, and so on. The system map out-
lines the entire information architecture and
navigation.
The following will describe the complete
set of interactions for the proper use of
your display.
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Number
of steps
Today
Activity
Duration
and METs
Today
Clock
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Clock
Clock
Set Clock
Calories
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Target
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Target
Activity
Duration
Target
Calories
burned
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Trip
Activity
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Trip
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2.2 Initializing
To initialize the display, make sure your
armband is on your arm and within 3 feet
(1 meter) of the display and then press
and hold down the mode and view buttons
simultaneously. The display will turn on and
greet you, with “HELLO.”
Then it will prompt
you to “PRESS ARM
BAND BUTTN TO
SYNC”. Press the
button on the face of
the armband.
This will initiate a syncing process whereby the armband
establishes continuous communication with the display.
When the armband and display first sync up, the armband’s Initial Message
will scroll across the screen and then transition into its “display data” state
(defaulting to the CALORIES mode and TODAY view).
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and is a unique and recognizable message for you to verify your display
has synced with the correct armband. Each time the display syncs with a
different armband, the Initial Message will appear again.
If an armband is not within range of the display, it will display “ARM BAND
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Note: Make sure the armband has been configured for the wearer using
the SenseWear®software or SenseWear®Professional software. The
display is a passive device and will only display data transmitted from an
armband. Therefore the display will not work or may display inaccurate
values if the SenseWear®armband is not correctly configured to the user.
To set this up please refer to the Getting Started Guide that came with
your armband.
2.3 Mode functions
The mode button, located on the top left, allows you to toggle between the
different data modes being transmitted from the armband. The default selec-
tion when the device is first initialized, and every time the display establishes a
connection with an armband will be in the CALORIES mode. Pressing the mode
button advances the mode selection from (1) CALORIES, (2) STEPS, (3) ACTIV-
ITY, (4) TIME, and then back to (1) CALORIES again.
2.3.1 Calories Mode
The CALORIES mode is the default mode and
displays up-to-the-minute energy expenditure
values of the wearer depending on what view
(TODAY, YESTERDAY, TARGET and TRIP) is
selected. The display includes off-body esti-
mates using a simple calculation of your BMR or
Basal Metabolic Rate. Your BMR is the minimum
number of calories your body needs to support
its basic physiological functions. For example,
if you wake up in the morning and put on your
armband and sync the display, you will see that
calories burned so far today is not “0”. The number that appears here is an
estimate using a RMR (resting metabolic rate) calculation for the time you were
not wearing your armband.
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2.3.2 Steps Mode
From the CALORIE mode, press the mode
button once to navigate to the STEPS mode,
This mode displays how many steps you have
taken depending on what view (TODAY, YES-
TERDAY, TARGET and TRIP) is selected. A step is
defined as one footfall detected of the wearer
while wearing the armband. There is no off-
body calculation of steps, so values presented
are based only on steps counted while wearing
the armband.
2.3.3 Activity Mode
From the STEPS mode, press the mode button
once to navigate to the ACTIVITY mode. This
mode displays moderate physical activity dura-
tion (PAD) of the wearer depending on what
view (TODAY, YESTERDAY, TARGET and TRIP)
is selected. PAD is measured in minutes of
sustained moderate activity. Unlike the other
modes, what constitutes physical activity can be
customized using the SenseWear®Professional
software. The default setting is any activity
level above 3.0 METs sustained for 3 consecutive minutes. To change this de-
fault, please refer to the Body Monitoring System operating manual that came
with the SenseWear®armband.
What can be seen in this mode is also customizable. In addition to viewing the
duration of moderate physical activity, the display can automatically toggle to
one other activity measurement of your choice. The choices are (1) Vigorous
activity or (2) METs. To turn on these additional activity views, please refer to
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