miCoach Pacer User manual

miCoach Pacer USER MANUAL
Please note: this is a DRAFT of the miCoach Pacer user manual.
All designs and images are work in progress and subject to change

miCoach Pacer Bundle

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
- Real time audible coaching based on physiological data received
from the miCoach Heart Rate Monitor and miCoach Stride Sensor
- Stores planned personalised workouts and recorded data for each
- Web Synchronizer function allows personalised workouts to be downloaded from miCoach.com
- All recorded data can be uploaded to miCoach.com for detailed analysis
- MP3 Player compatibility
- The miCoach Pacer is a wireless receiving device that provides real time coaching for runners of all ability
levels
- Connects to any PC or MAC with access to the internet to upload workout data and download additional
workouts
- Attaches to clothing via a clip on the back of the unit.
- Small, lightweight, and rechargeable
- Keeps track of users performance parameters, such as heart rate, pace, and total distance
- Interfaces with the miCoach website, providing an easy and intuitive interface for workout uploads,
performance evaluations based on data downloads, and preference settings

Slide Switch Located on top of the unit, this switch selects between the 3 modes of operation:
Off, ree and miCoach. During the workout, the Free switch also is a mute option.
Select Button Located on top of the unit, this button selects one of the workouts stored on the
device.
Running Man Located on the front left of the unit; this button starts and pauses the selected
workout.
Info Button Located in the middle on the unit. This button gives the user an immediate update
of up to 8 selectable performance measurements.
Volume Button Located on the front right of the unit. This button controls the coaching volume the
device will output to the headphones.
This functionality does not control external device volume.
Pacer unctionality
•Are there recommended locations where the Pacer should be worn for comfort, accessibility, and RF performance?

Workout with Pacer – miCoach mode
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•Picture How to pause or end a work-out?
User presses the start button

Workout with Pacer – REE mode
There is also the possibility to use the miCoach Pacer as a data logging device. Simply set the Pacer to
„free“ and together with the Heart Rate Monitor and Stride Sensor, tracks your Heart Rate, Speed and Distance
Data and gives you updates regarding Pacer/Calories burned on demand.
•Picture How to pause or end a work-out?
User presses the start button

Workout with Pacer – EEDBACK INDICATORS
-Solid Green means connected to HRM and SDM
-Solid Red means lost connection to HRM and SDM
-Flashing Red means searching for HRM and SDM
-Flashing Green means paused
-Blue means connected to computer
-Power Button flashing Red means low battery
-Flashing Blue/Red/Blue/Red means charging
-Flashing Blue/Green/Blue/Green means fully charged

Workout with Pacer – SMART O
Example:
All collected data will be saved
automatically when switching off the device

Workout with Pacer – INTERACTION
PC Connection
The Pacer unit connects to a PC or MAC via the included USB cable. Users connect to the miCoach website
to upload workout statistics, download new workouts, and receive software updates. Data is loaded on and
off the unit via the USB Mass Storage Class Protocols. The USB connection recharges the lithium battery.
Interaction / Communication: miCoach.com – Product
The user is required to install a single desktop application which will be able to then identify and
communicate with miCoach supported hardware devices. The sychroniser location site is found at :
www.micoach.com/start/softwaredownloads
Full bi-directional synchronization of sport data (including training plans, workout results, user profile and
settings) via USB cable
The USB connection cable provided can be used to synchronize (Up-/Download) workout information with
miCoach.com and at the same time charges the battery of the Pacer device.

HRM
Power On: RF transmission automatically activates when heart rate monitor is clipped on to a
compatible strap and is fastened around chest.
Power Off: HRM automatically stops transmitting and returns to ultra-low power mode two
minutes after removal of the body.
HEART RATE MONITOR
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SDM
Power On/Off: The SDM is always on and transmits your workout data when you exercise.
Operational Characteristics
Shoe Attachment: The SDM is attached securely to the laces of any running shoe using the supplied clip, or inserted into the
mid-sole cavity of 80 % of adidas running shoe range in 2010.
STRIDE SENSOR
•On the Stride Sensor page, it would be good to clearly indicate
which direction of the SDM is facing forward (users will always ask
that question), and that the SDM goes in with the miCoach logo
facing up when installed in-shoe. It’s also worth stressing that
the SDM should be secured well when used on the laces to get
best accuracy and so it does not slip out while running.

CALIBRATION O STRIDE SENSOR
Stride sensor calibration
The accuracy of the stride sensor will be >95% accuracy “out of the box” for a majority of users. Some users
with certain stride characteristics may experience lower accuracy but this will improve once a simple
calibration procedure is performed. The SDM provides >98% accuracy after calibration.
Additional calibration can be done on miCoach.com.

BATTERY IN O - PACER
Pacer
Non detachable rechargeable 125mAh lithium polymer battery
Battery and power
Charging via USB
Battery charged in 2 hours

BATTERY IN O – HEART RATE MONITOR
Heart Rate Monitor
Replaceable CR2032 lithium coin cell battery
Open 4 screws of the back plate
The Heart Rate Monitor does not need to be re-paired after battery replacement.

BATTERY IN O – STRIDE SENSOR
Stride Sensor
Replaceable CR2032 lithium coin cell battery
Twist and turn the back plate
Simply push down and twist the back plate to open the SDM (see red arrow)
The stride sensor does not need to be re-paired after battery replacement.

PAIRING HEART RATE MONITOR and PACER
Every device in the pacer bundle is already paired. The Heart Rate Monitor in the Pacer Bundle is pre-
paired with the pacer device.
The HRM must be “paired” with an ANT+™ enabled receiver device such as miCoach Pacer.
Repairing Process
Pressing & holding the center and workout button at the same time while Pacer is off (TBD)
•Notes on pairing: The HRM must be active in order to pair it to the Pacer
– instruct users to put it on the chest to activate it. The SDM is always active.
Mark can confirm, but I presume both sensors must be paired at the same
time (if only one sensor is present and active, only it will be paired?).

PAIRING STRIDE SENSOR and PACER
Every device in the pacer bundle is already paired. The Heart Rate Monitor in the Pacer Bundle is pre-paired with the pacer
device.
The SDM must be “paired” with an ANT+™ enabled receiver device such as miCoach Pacer.
Repairing Process
Pressing & holding the center and workout button at the same time while Pacer is off (TBD)
•Notes on pairing: The HRM must be active in order to pair it to the Pacer
– instruct users to put it on the chest to activate it. The SDM is always active.
Mark can confirm, but I presume both sensors must be paired at the same
time (if only one sensor is present and active, only it will be paired?).

Pacer – CONSUMER JOURNEY – Prior to workout
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Connect your miCoach Pacer to your MAC or PC and download your
Personalized workouts.

Pacer – CONSUMER JOURNEY – get ready for
workout
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Option 2
SDM
HRM
Option 1
Option 2
SDM and HRM are sending accuarte data to miCoach Pacer via 2.4 GHZ

Pacer – CONSUMER JOURNEY – After the workout
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