Carre Technologies HEXOSKIN Classic User manual
Your HEXOSKIN User Guide
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HEXOSKIN
YOUR HEXOSKIN USER GUIDE
Congratulations on your Hexoskin purchase! We hope you will enjoy using this cutting edge intelligent
garment as much as we enjoyed creating it.See inside all the information you need to get started.
Heart Rate Heart Rate
Recovery
Heart Rate
Variability
Breathing Rate VO2max Minute
Ventilation
Acceleration Calories Cadence
Step Count
Activity Level
MAX
Compatible with Apple Health and Apple Watch
Hexoskin
Classic
14 ±"
Hours of Battery Life
Hexoskin
SMART
30 ±"
Hours of Battery Life
Compatible with
iOS 8.2 or later / Android 4.3 or later / MacOS 10.11 or later / Windows 7 or later
Devices
INSIDE THE BOX
ELASTIC BANDSHEXOSKIN SHIRT
USB CHARGING CABLEHEXOSKIN DEVICE
X1
X2
(1 band for women, 2 for
men are included with each
Hexoskin Shirt)
+ the HEXOSKIN Washing Bag
*
* Junior shirts do not require elastic bands
CHARGE YOUR HEXOSKIN DEVICE
Before you can start using your Hexoskin, you need to charge your Hexoskin Device for about 2 hours.
If you have a Hexoskin Smart Device, the battery charge length is 30 hours while for a Classic device, the battery life is 14 hours.
Use the enclosed USB cable to connect the device directly to your computer (avoid using aUSB hub).Insert the Hexoskin Connector
into the Hexoskin Device.
§The top orange LED is the battery indicator -blinks while charging,when connected to the shirt or when the battery is
running low.The light stays on when fully charged.
§The middle orange LED is the recording light -turns on when connected to the shirt and when recording.
§The lower blue LED is the Bluetooth light -blinks to indicate aBluetooth connection with asmartphone or tablet.
Connector Entrance
Insert the Hexoskin connector (2)
to the device connector entrance (3) Main Button
Hold the Main Button for 3 sec to launch the Bluetooth pairing
Battery Lighting
Blinks while charging and when battery is low. Stays on when fully charged
Recording Lighting
Turns on when connected to the shirt
Bluetooth Lighting
Blinks to indicate aBluetooth pairing with asmartphone/tablet
USB Connector
Insert part (1) to your computer USB port Hexoskin Connector
Slide part (2) into your device Connector Entrance (3)
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Hexoskin Device
Hexoskin Charging Cable
CREATE YOUR HEXOSKIN ACCOUNT
While your Hexoskin Device is charging,you can take this opportunity to create your account.
Your account will allow you to register your device,record and synchronize your data.
You can create your Hexoskin Account either with aweb browser or in the Hexoskin App.
Once your account created,you will have access to the HxServices software, Hexoskin App, and the Hexoskin Dashboard.
Click on “Sign up now”
Visit: http://my.hexoskin.com
PC/MAC Web Browser
Fill in the form
Click on “Sign Up”
Tap on “Register”
Open Hexoskin app
Hexoskin App
Fill in the form
Download the Hexoskin app (App Store or Google Play)
Tap on “Register”
Click on “Sign up now”
Visit: https://my.hexoskin.com
Fill in the form
Click on “Sign Up”
Click on “Register”
Open Hexoskin App
Fill in the form
Download the Hexoskin App (App Store or Google Play)
Click on “Register”
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ASSIGN A USER TO THE HEXOSKIN DEVICE WITH HxSERVICES
Now, to complete your account setup, you need to assign the Hexoskin Device to a user. To do so:
1. Download HxServices (if not done yet, visit hexoskin.com/pages/downloads, section « SYNC SOFTWARE »)
2. Open HxServices
3. Sign in with your Hexoskin Account
4. Connect your Hexoskin Device to your computer with the provided USB cable
5. Click on the tab “Hexoskins”
6. Select your device from the list (serial number behind your device SN: HSKIN120000 XXXX)
7. Click on “Assign” at the right top corner
8. Select your name from the right column, then drag and drop it on your device in the left column.
Your device is now assigned to your account, and your name should now appear under your device serial number.
You can assign many devices to an account. Visit our Hexoskin Support Community online at support.hexoskin.com to learn about
managing multiple users.
HxServices View –Before device assignation HxServices View –Once device is assigned
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John Doe
John Doe
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HSKIN120000 XXXX HSKIN120000 XXXX
PAIR THE HEXOSKIN DEVICE TO YOUR SMARTPHONE /TABLET
If you want to use the Hexoskin App, you need to download it from the App Store or Google Play (if
not done yet). Then, you need to pair your device to your smartphone or tablet. To do this:
1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your smartphone or tablet.
Make sure that the Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Set Hexoskin in pairing mode by holding the button for 3 seconds straight until the blue LED
turns on.
3. Select your Hexoskin Device in the Bluetooth devices list and wait until you see a confirmation
that the device is paired. If you can’t pair or connect your Hexoskin Device, repeat Steps 1-3
again.
To start using your Hexoskin App, please refer to section « EXPLORE THE HEXOSKIN APP »
SET UP THE HEXOSKIN SHIRT
Your Hexoskin Shirt is avery special garment.Here are afew tips to wear it and improve the quality
of the data it collects.
1. Turn your shirt inside out (1) and gently moisten the three textile electrodes with water,
conductive gel, or glycerin-based cream*(A).Turn the shirt right side out and put it carefully
without stretching it too hard.See the online videos for instructions on putting on and taking
off the Hexoskin Shirts at hexoskin.com/pages/start.For better results,use the included elastic
band(s) to adjust the shirt at the thoracic and navel level.
2. Your Hexoskin Device will start recording automatically as soon as you plug it to the shirt
connector.The recording LED (the middle orange LED) will stay on for the duration of the
recording.Place the Hexoskin Device horizontally into the shirt pocket with the wire upward and
the light outward.
3. When you are done,unplug the device from your shirt.Once disconnected,the data recording
will stop and the device will automatically shut down after 60 seconds.To recharge your device
and synchronize your data, refer to section «SYNC YOUR DATA TO THE ONLINE DASHBOARD » .
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6* the conductive paste used must not contain potassium chloride, visit our Hexoskin Support Community to learn more.
EXPLORE THE HEXOSKIN APP
With the Hexoskin App, it is possible to visualize some of your data in real time during arecording.
To do so:
1. Download and install the Hexoskin App from the App Store or Google Play (if not done yet)
2. Open the Hexoskin App
3. Sign in with your Hexoskin Account
4. Tap on your device serial number (SN:HSKIN120000 XXXX)*
5. Tap on “Assign”in the pop-up window*
6. You are now on the Homepage
7. Tap on the (≡)to access the Menu.
*Required steps only the first time you log in the Hexoskin App.
You are now on the Menu page, if you tap on:
Go! you can start aFitness Test,an Activity or apreset Workout routine (the Go! button is also accessible
from the Homepage)(see next page).
Name,you will access your Fitness Status,your Timeline,your Profile Info and your Account Settings.
Device status,it will give you the battery life, the recording status,and the device serial number in use.
Home,it will display your Fitness Status,your Timeline,your Live Metrics,and the Go! button.
Show sensors,it will display in real time the ECG waveform and the breathing signal from the thoracic
and abdominal breathing loops (see next page).
Timeline,it will display the history of all the activities performed.
Devices,it will display the details about the linked device.
Hexoskin.com,it will lead you to the Hexoskin Website.
Feedback,it will allow you to contact the Hexoskin Support Team directly.
Logout,it will allow you to log out of the Hexoskin App.
Homepage View
Menu View
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Tap on the Go! Button. A menu
will give you achoice to start a
Fitness Test (to assess your
level of physical fitness and to
calculate your cardiorespiratory
metrics), an Activity (to add
context to the recorded data) or
apreset Workout routine.
EXPLORE THE HEXOSKIN APP
Start an Activity
If you tap on the Go! button, then on Start Activity,you can choose to start aSleep activity, or any other activities.
The Hexoskin App will display in real time atimer, and the relevant metrics to the nature of the activity chosen.
Please note that not all activities will display the same metrics and more metrics will be displayed after synchronizing
your data on HxServices (refer to the section «SYNC YOUR DATA TO THE HEXOSKIN DASHBOARD »).
You can swipe down anywhere on your screen to add an annotation that will appear on the charts of your Hexoskin
Dashboard (my.hexoskin.com).
When you are done, do not forget to End the activity and Save the recording.
Sleep Activity View
Tap on Start Activity,you can
choose from the list the activity
of your choice from the list.
Tap on Show Sensors,then on
Heart,you can visualize your
ECG Waveform in real time.
.
Tap on Show Sensors,then
on Breathing,you can visualize
the thoracic (light blue) and
abdominal (yellow) breathing
signals in real time.
Choose your Activity Visualize your ECG Visualize your Breathing SignalAdd Context
SYNC YOUR DATA TO THE HEXOSKIN DASHBOARD
To visualize your raw and processed data on the Hexoskin Dashboard online, you need to synchronize your records with the
HxServices software.Please note that your device can record up to 600 hours of biometrics raw data.Past this time limit,the next
record will overwrite the oldest one stored.
After a recording session, you should:
1. Open HxServices
2. Sign in with your Hexoskin Account
3. Connect your Hexoskin Device to your computer with the provided USB cable
4. Select your Hexoskin Device
5. Click on “Sync”
6. As soon as the sync is completed, your data will be available online for review on your Hexoskin Dashboard
(my.hexoskin.com) and on your Hexoskin App.
Data Synchronization Software Online Dashboard
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Mobile Application
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HxServices View Hexoskin Dashboard View Hexoskin App View
GLOSSARY -HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA
CARDIAC RATES
Heart Rate:This metric represents the number of heartbeats per minute.With the Hexoskin,the value of the
heart rate is updated every second.For each recording and/or activity,the heart rate maximal (highest detected),
minimal (lowest detected)and average are calculated.
Unit:BPM =Beat per minute
Heart Rate Recovery (HRR): This metric estimates the decrease of the heart rate in one minute following apeak
intensity exercise. A high HRRis associated with good cardiovascular function.Regular aerobic training can help
you increase your HRR.You can measure your HRRby performing the fitness test “400mMaximal Sprint Test”.
Maximal Heart Rate (HRmax): Indicates the highest heart rate aperson can achieve during amaximal exercise.
The value depends mainly on age, genetics, exercise type, and medication.By identifying your HRmax,you can
determine your appropriate training zone.You can measure your HRmax by performing the fitness test “400m
Maximal Sprint Test”.
Resting Heart Rate (HRrest): Reports the lowest heart rate value measured awake, lying down, fully relaxed,
and undistracted.This metric is affected by the fitness level, age, and genetic background.It is possible to lower
your HRrest resting heart rate with cardiovascular training.Endurance athletes can have aresting heart rate as low
as 30 BPM.You can measure your HRrest by performing the fitness test “5 minutes Rest Test”.
Range:72-80 BPM for women and 64-72 BPM for men.
On your App
Fitness Status
Heart Rate Max 198
Fitness Status
Heart Rate Recovery 67
Fitness Status
Resting Heart Rate 54
135
BPM
Heart Rate
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GLOSSARY -HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA
CARDIAC RATES
Heart Rate Variability (HRV):This metric measures the variation in the time interval between heartbeats.
Hexoskin measures heart rate (HR) and its natural variances from beat to beat.HRV depends on external or
internal stimuli such as emotions, heat, respiration, sleep, and physical exertion.Hexoskin provides HRV data
during rest and sleep.The higher HRV, the better your body tolerates stress and/or recovers from it.
Unit:ms =milliseconds
BREATHING RATES
Breathing rate (Br.Rate):This measure counts the number of full-breathing cycles (inspiration and expiration)
per minute.With the Hexoskin,the value of the breathing rate is updated every second.For each recording
and/or activity,the breathing rate maximal (highest detected), minimal (lowest detected), and average are
calculated.
Range:as low as 6RPM during sleep,12-16 RPM at rest and up to 70 RPM during high intensity exercises
Unit:RPM =Respiration per minute
VO2max:This measure reports the rate of oxygen consumption during amaximal aerobic exercise (where energy
production depends mainly on oxygen availability) involving alarge part of total muscle mass (e.g. biking or
running).VO2max is considered one of the best indicators of cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance capacity.
Hexoskin measures aVO2max predictive value.You can measure your VO2max by performing the fitness test “12
minute Run Fitness Test”.
Unit:ml/Kg*min =milliters per Kilograms per minute
On your App
33.62
HRV (ms)
35
RPM
Breathing Rate
Fitness Status
VO2 Max 52
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GLOSSARY -HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA
BREATHING RATES
Breathing volume (also called Minute Ventilation, Br.Volume or MV):Refers to he total volume of air inhaled
during aminute.
Range:as low as 3LPM during sleep, 6-8 LPM at rest and up to 160 LPM during high intensity exercises
Unit:LPM =Liter per minute
ACTIVITY
Cadence:Counts the number of steps per minute. A fast cadence reduces loading forces on the body, possibly
eliminating or minimizing common running-associated pain, including pain in the knees, in the achilles tendon,
in the plantar fascia, in the lateral hips, in the lower back or in the shin splints.
Range:ideal cadence for jogging or running is 175-185 SPM
Unit:SPM =Steps per minute
Calories (also known as Energy):Estimates the total number of calories (amount of energy) you burned
during an activity.To maintain your current weight, you need to burn the same amount of calories as your daily
caloric intake.
Unit:Cal =Calories
Steps:Reports the total number of steps recorded during an activity.The number of steps per day will depend
on your lifestyle.The more steps you take, the more active you are.
Range:sedentary lifestyle: < 5,000 steps/day;low active: 5,000-7,499 steps/day;somewhat active:
7,500-9,999 steps/day;active:10,000-12,499 steps/day;highly active: > 12,500 steps/day.
On your App
187
Cad. (SPM)
234
Steps
73
LPM
BV (lpm)
619
Calories
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Sleep Position Changes
GLOSSARY -HOW TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DATA
SLEEP ASSESSMENT
Sleep Efficiency: Reports the proportion of time asleep divided by the time in bed (lying position detected).
Sleep efficiency (%) = Total Sleep Time / Time in bed * 100
Range: The sleep efficiency is normally over 95%. A value under 85% is generally associated with a bad night.
Unit: % = percentage
Sleep Position Changes:Counts the amount of sleep position changes detected during the night.
The graph shows the amount of time spent in each position (Stand, Belly, Back, Right and Left).
Sleep Stages:Reports the time spent in each sleep state.
§Time awake (wake after sleep onset):The total time in the awake vigilance state during the sleep
period, which is defined as the time between the sleep onset and the last awakening.
§Time in non-REM:The total time in the NREM sleep phase during the sleep period.
§Time in REM:The total time in the REM sleep phase during the sleep period.
Time to Sleep:Reports the time to fall asleep from the sleep activity start (lying position detected or sleep start
annotation) to the first epoch of sleep detected.
Total Sleep Time:Reports the time spent in any sleep phase (i.e. not awake).
Sleep Total Time =Time in non-REM +Time in REM
On your App
98
Sleep Efficency
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Stand/Sit
Left
Right
Back
Belly
00:08:40
Sleep Latency
07:09:20
Total Sleep Time
04:31:00 Non REM
02:33:20 REM
00:35:40 Awake
Sleep Stages
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FAQ –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Why do Ineed to create an account?
A: First, without an account, you will not be able to make any recording.Your account will give you access to the Hexoskin App to
visualize your data in real time, and synchronize your data to the server with HxServices.It will also provide you access to your
Hexoskin Dashboard, where you can manage your account’s preferences and export all your raw data to make further analysis.
Furthermore, some of your demographics are essential for the calculation of different metrics, such as the energy expenditure for
example.Finally, with your account, you can share your data with your family and friends.
Q: What is the garment made?
A: The shirt is made of 73%polyamide micro and 27%elastane.The textile is very lightweight and breathable.Every Hexoskin Shirt
has an antibacterial treatment.The Hexoskin Shirts are machine washable, and dry quickly.The garment is comfortable under the
clothes and has smooth seams that will not chafe.We have different sizes available for men, women and children (please refer to size
chart hexoskin.com/pages/size-charts).
Q: What is the weight and size of the Hexoskin Device?
A: The device weighs 40 gand measures 41x73x13 mm – 1.6x2.8x0.5 in.
Q: What is the sensor for breathing monitoring?
A: Our breathing sensors are based on inductive plethysmography technology.
Q: How do Iknow if my device is recording?
A: Your device is recording as soon as you plug it to the shirt connector.The middle orange LED will stay on while recording.
Q: What happens if Ilose the Bluetooth connection during arecording?
A: If you lose the Bluetooth signal, you will not lose any data.You just won't be able to visualize the data on your Hexoskin App.
Q: Can I use Hexoskin without a smartphone or tablet?
A: You can use your Hexoskin without asmartphone or atablet.Your Hexoskin recording device will record passively your activities.
You can then transfer your data to your computer using the provided USB cable.The use of asmartphone or atablet allows you to
monitor real-time data on your heart rate, respiratory volume and rate, and your activity.You can also name the activity, time it, and add
annotations on the go.As GPS data is provided by your smartphone, no location data will be recorded if you are not using Hexoskin
with your phone or tablet.
Q: Where is my data stored during arecording?
A: The data is recorded and stored on the device.The data need to be synchronized with HxServices to be transferred to the Hexoskin
Servers, where they will be processed.
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FAQ –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Are the data time-stamped?
A: Yes, all the data are time-stamped. Your time zone is set by the browser and is indicated on the Hexoskin Dashboard.
Q: What is the battery charge length?
A: .If you have aSmart device, the battery charge length is 30 hours while for aClassic device, the battery life is 14 hours.It takes
about 2hours to fully charge it.Please wait until the blinking orange light becomes solid to be sure that the device has been fully
charged.
Q: Can I swim with my Hexoskin?
A: Your Hexoskin shirt is waterproof while the Hexoskin Device is water-resistant.Swimming with your Hexoskin can damage the
device.Damages resulting from immersing the Hexoskin Device in water are not covered by the Warranty.
Q: Can Hexoskin be used to diagnose a medical problem?
A: Hexoskin is meant to be used for remote monitoring, sports, activity tracking, education and health research.It is not sold as a
medical device, and should not be used for diagnostic or therapy.If you suspect amedical condition, you must contact amedical
professional immediately for consultation.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The Hexoskin Shirts are machine washable but the recording devices are not! The Hexoskin Device Connector entrance is not
waterproof.Before washing,remove the device and put the connector back into the zipped pocket to protect it.Use the Delicate cycle
with cold water and then,hang to dry.The Hexoskin Garments do not go in the dryer.Avoid storing your Hexoskin in aplastic bag or
other sealed container after wearing it to avoid odors.
For optimum performance, be sure to clean your Hexoskin Device regularly when it becomes noticeably moist or dirty.Use asoft cloth
moistened with mild soap to clean the device and adry soft cloth to dry it completely.
SUPPORT
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WARRANTY
HEXOSKIN HARDWARE DEVICE
Hexoskin warrants the Hexoskin hardware device against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use during a
“Warranty Period” of one year from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user/purchaser.If ahardware defect arises and a
valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, Hexoskin will either:
§repair the hardware defect at no charge;
§exchange the product with a product that is new or refurbished that is equivalent to new;
§refund the purchase price of the product (See our « RETURN POLICY »).
HEXOSKIN GARMENT
The Hexoskin Garment is under warranty during 14 days after delivery.
RETURN POLICY
Your satisfaction with your Hexoskin product is important to us.If you are not satisfied with your order,simply return it to us in its
original condition within 14 days of receiving it and we will give you an account credit for the entire amount,less shipping and handling
charges. A credit will be applied once the merchandise has been received and inspected by our Support Team. .
RETURN/EXCHANGE PROCEDURE
In order for your claim to be processed promptly, please follow the return directions below:
§Contact us to obtain an RMA number.
§Return the Hexoskin device(s) and/or garment(s) in its original packaging. The RMA number must clearly appear on the
packaging.
§Make sure that all hang tags, boxes, etc. are returned with the item(s).
§Please use your local postal service to ship your return to us. Make sure to affix adequate postage. We suggest you use a
traceable and insured shipping method.
§Please include a copy of your packing slip with your return, we will need this to identify your return.
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