lifeBeam Cycling Helmet User manual
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LifeBEAM
Cycling Helmet
Quick Start Guide
Turn on LifeBEAM by pressing and holding the power button.
LifeBEAM Brain beeps three times and status light pulses.
GET
READY
FOR A
RIDE
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Pair with tness device or smartphone, and wait for heart rate to display.
If heart rate does not appear, reset LifeBEAM by turning o and then turning on
again, reset app and wait for 15 sec for heart rate to appear.
Ready to Ride!
For more details, continue reading…
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Heart
Rate
Sensor
Is
Connected
Put LifeBEAM on head. Move hair or any fabric accessory away from
sensor contact point to allow direct contact with forehead.
Adjust helmet so it sits level on your head and low on your forehead. When
shaking your head, the helmet should not rock from side to side or towards
your eyes.
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What is LifeBEAM
LifeBEAM is the world’s rst smart cycling helmet. It continuously
measures your heart rate, eliminating the need to wear a chest strap.
LifeBEAM Sensor
The optical LifeBEAM Sensor is integrated into an innovative
hypoallergenic and antibacterial gel headband that directs perspiration
towards the sides of your face. The sensor is located at the front of the
helmet and gently touches your forehead to sample your heart rate.
What’s in the Box
LifeBEAM comes with the following:
LifeBEAM Sensor
LifeBEAM Brain
Important Safety Information
Be sure to read the safety warnings in the accompanying Lazer Owner’s
Manual before continuing.
First Ride
Before using LifeBEAM, peel o the protective lm covering the LifeBEAM
Sensor.
Charge Battery
Make sure LifeBEAM Brain is charged BEFORE your rst ride.
Lift up the grey rubber
cover to expose the micro
USB charging socket.
Using the cable, connect
the LifeBEAM Brain to a
USB power source.
When light is steady,
disconnect the USB cable
and place back the cover.
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LifeBEAM Brain
The LifeBEAM Brain is at the back of the helmet, receiving and sending
your heart rate. It consists of:
On/o power button
A micro USB charging socket
A status light strip for power on/o and battery level
Note: Do not attempt to disconnect LifeBEAM Sensor or LifeBEAM Brain
from the helmet.
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Micro USB cover
Status light
Power button
Pair with Fitness Devices or Smartphones
Turn on your tness device or smartphone app. Please be advised that
LifeBEAM does not have its own app.
Note: Make sure to pair your device within 10 minutes from the time you
turn on LifeBEAM.
See the wireless connectivity protocol relevant for your device:
Smartphone Users
Each smartphone app pairs a little dierently. Make sure Bluetooth
is turned on and that you have the latest version of your tness app.
LifeBEAM pairs in the app settings, not in the Bluetooth settings of your
phone as in classic Bluetooth devices. Follow pairing instructions of the
app you are using.
Note: Position the device within 3 meters (9 feet) of the LifeBEAM.
Fitness Device Users
Follow the device-specic instructions for receiving heart rate data from a
chest strap; your device will register the LifeBEAM.
Note: The rst time you use your LifeBEAM with a receiving device or app,
you must conduct pairing process.
See FAQ on life-beam.com for the list of supported devices, operating
systems, and sample tness apps.
Turn on LifeBEAM
Press and hold the power button. The status light turns on and LifeBEAM
Brain beeps three times. While operating, the status light pulses.
Put LifeBEAM on Head
Place the helmet on your head as usual, being careful to establish direct
contact between the sensor and the skin of the forehead
Move hair away from sensor contact point before placing on head.
Do not wear any cap or headband that might disrupt the sensor from
touching your forehead.
Your LifeBEAM Helmet comes with the patented Lazer Rollsys® for
adjusting its t. Simply twist the Rollsys roller until the helmet ts
comfortably and snugly. Make sure the sensor still touches your forehead
skin.
Note: The helmet should sit level on your head and low on your forehead,
about one or two nger widths above your eyebrow. When shaking your
head, the helmet should not rock from side to side or into your eyes.
See the Lazer Owner’s Manual for complete instructions on helmet
adjustments.
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Wait for Heart Rate to display
After device pairing has completed, wait for additional 7 to 15 seconds
to see your heart rate display on the device. Depending on your tness
device and app, there will be dierences in elapsed time and displayed
messages before the proper heart rate appears. If your heart rate does not
display, see Troubleshooting.
Note: If you take LifeBEAM o your head, your heart rate will stop
displaying. Depending on your tness device and app, there will be
dierences in displayed messages at this time.
Ready to Ride!
For future rides, you only need to turn on LifeBEAM.
Take O LifeBEAM
When LifeBEAM is o your head and is idle, LifeBEAM Brain automatically
shuts o after 10 minutes of inactivity. You can also shut LifeBEAM Brain
o by pressing and holding the power button. A long beep sounds and the
status light turns o.
Storage
When storing, do not put objects inside the helmet that may scratch or
damage the sensor.
Maintenance
Although the electronics in LifeBEAM are weather resistant, do NOT put
the helmet under water.
DO NOT USE soap or chemicals to clean the LifeBEAM Sensor or
LifeBEAM Brain.
Regularly clean the sensor to remove dust, mud and other matter that may
block the sensor. Use a clean soft cloth, dry or moist but not dripping wet,
to gently wipe the LifeBEAM Sensor and LifeBEAM Brain.
Operational Signals
VISUALAUDIOOPERATION
Status light on3 quick beepsTurn ON, Press button and
hold
Status light o1 long beepTurn OFF, Press button and
hold
Status light o1 long beepAuto OFF > 10 min idle
Beep every
10 min
Battery Low
~30 min before battery
depletion
Status light steadyBattery charged
Status light moves
right to left
While Charging
Status light pulsesSystem is on and working
Battery Level Test
To check the LifeBEAM Brain battery level while LifeBEAM is on, quickly
press the power button. The amount of light displaying in the status light
from the left margin is the percentage of battery time remaining.
If there are beeps every 10 minutes, the battery needs charging.
Troubleshooting
Heart rate does not appear in app.
Verify LifeBEAM is paired to device.
Check that helmet is properly on head.
Make sure that sensor is touching your forehead.
If heart rate still does not appear in app, reset LifeBEAM by turning
o and then turning on again, reset app and wait for 15 sec for heart
rate to appear.
LifeBEAM Brain status light is o.
Try to turn on by pressing the power button.
If status light is still o, charge LifeBEAM.
While charging, if you do not see status light pulsing, keep charging
until the status light is steady.
If the problem is not resolved, see the User Guide at life-beam.com for
complete troubleshooting information.
Support
For any unresolved issues, relating to the Lazer helmet or LifeBEAM
Copyright
© 2014 All Rights Reserved LifeBEAM Technologies
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