PASCO PASPort PS-2129A User manual

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Instruction Manual
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Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
PS-2129A
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Equipment Introduction
The Exercise Heart Rate Sensor uses a transmitter
mounted on a transmitter strap and a receiver inside the
sensor to measure heart rates from 40 to 240 beats per
minute. The sensor can measure the heart rate during
exercise without a sensor cable getting in the way
because the transmitter and the receiver communicate
wirelessly.
The transmitter snaps onto the transmitter strap and the
strap wraps around your chest with the transmitter
positioned over the cardiac muscle. The transmitter
sends the electrical signals from your heart to the
Exercise Heart Rate Sensor. The Exercise Heart Rate
Sensor averages the heart rate in five second intervals. A
small red light-emitting diode (LED) on the sensor blinks
when a heart beat is detected.
The transmitter comes with a replaceable type CR 2505
battery that has an estimated life of two years (assuming
Red LED
Transmitter Sensor
Transmitter Strap
Connector Snaps
Strap
Adjuster
Electrodes
(not shown)
Strap
Hook
Included Part Number
Exercise Heart Rate Sensor PS-2129A
Polar® WearLink® Set (M-XXL) PS-2524
Also Required
PASCO Interface see catalog or web site
PASCO Data Collection Software see catalog or web site
Recommended Part Number
PASPORT Extension Cable PS-2500
Accessory Part Number
Polar® WearLink® strap (XS-S) PS-2519
For Educational Use Only! Note: This is not a medical device. It is designed for educational use only and should
not be used in any medical process such as life support or patient diagnosis. It is also not intended for use in
graduate research or industry including industrial control or any type of industrial testing.

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one hour of use per day). The transmitter strap (PS-2524) is designed to fit medium to extra-extra large. An accessory
transmitter strap (PS-2519) available separately from PASCO fits small to extra small.
Wearing the Transmitter Strap
The electrode areas that are on the reverse side of the transmitter strap detect the
signals from the cardiac muscle.
1. Wet the electrode areas under running water and make sure that they are well
moistened.
2. Attach the transmitter to the connector snaps on the transmitter strap.
3. Adjust the strap length to fit snugly and comfortably around your chest just
below the chest muscles.
Transmitter Strap Options
•Option One - Under a Shirt: Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 above. Put the strap
around your chest and connect the strap hook to the loop in the other end of
the strap. Make sure that the wet electrode areas are firmly against your skin
and that the transmitter is in a central location and the Polar logo on the
transmitter is upright (see Option One).
•Option Two - Over a Shirt: To use the transmitter over the top of a T-shirt or
tank top, follow steps 1, 2, and 3 above. Put the strap around your chest on
top of the shirt and connect the strap hook to the loop. Then, wet the shirt
beneath the electrode areas of the strap so that the shirt and the skin beneath
the shirt are well moistened.
•Option Three - Hold in Both Hands: Wet the electrode areas and connect the
transmitter to the strap, but hold the strap with both hands so that the palm
area of each hand touches the wet electrode areas. [NOTE: With this option,
the data quality may vary.]
Operation
See the Online Help for the PASCO Data Collection Software for information about
collecting and analyzing data.
• Connect the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor to your PASCO interface. (NOTE: You may want to connect the sensor to
a PASPORT Extension Cable (PS-2500) before connecting it to the interface.)
Step 1. Wet the Electrodes
Electrode
Areas
Option One: Transmitter in Place
Logo is
upright
Option Two: Over a Shirt
Wet the shirt
beneath the
electrode
PS-2500 PASPORT Extension Cable
Step 2. Attach the Transmitter
Transmitter
Connector Snap
Step 3. Adjust the Strap Length
Strap
Hook
Loop

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• Start the data collection software and begin collecting data.
Care and Maintenance
Transmitter
• Detach the transmitter from the strap after use and dry the transmitter with a soft, clean cloth. Never use alcohol,
cleaning chemicals, or an abrasive material to clean the transmitter.
• Keep the transmitter in a cool, dry place. Do not store it wet inside a bag made of non-breathing material, such as
a sports bag. Do not expose the transmitter to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Transmitter Strap
• Detach the transmitter from the connector snaps on the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every
use.
• Wash the strap regularly in a washing machine at 40°C (104°F) at least after every fifth use. Use a washing pouch.
Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Do not soak, spin-dry, iron, dry clean, or bleach the strap.
[NOTE: Never put the transmitter in the washing machine or drier.]
• Dry and store the strap and the transmitter separately. Wash the strap before long-term storage.
Tips for Using the Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
• Keep the sensor within one meter (about 3 feet) of the transmitter.
• Keep the sensor in a vertical orientation relative to the transmitter strap. Avoid
placing the sensor in a horizontal or tilted orientation.
• Place the sensor on a non-conductive (non-metal) surface and away from
electrical interference (e.g., computers and electrical devices).
• Do not place the sensor or the transmitter strap on metal objects or the ground.
Signal Loss and Electrical Interference
• Erratic measurements or large reading fluctuations (e.g., drop to 0 beats per minute (bpm) or sudden increase to
240 bpm) usually indicate signal loss.
• The most common causes of signal loss are strap movement, inadequate electrode contact, improper sensor
orientation, or too large a distance between the transmitter and the sensor.
• If signal loss occurs, re-wet the electrodes, check the electrode contact, and move the sensor closer to the
transmitter.
• Avoid computer monitors, magnets, power cords, television sets, or other appliances that emit electromagnetic
radiation.
REMINDER: The red LED on the sensor flashes when there is adequate signal reception.
1 meter
Sensor and
Interface
Transmitter

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Battery
To change the battery, follow these steps.
1. Use a coin to open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise
(to OPEN).
2. Remove the old battery and insert the new battery (CR2025) inside
the cover with the positive (+) side against the cover.
3. Make sure that the “O-ring” that seals the cover is seated in the
sealing groove to ensure water resistance.
4. Use the coin to turn the cover clockwise to close.
CAUTION: The transmitter is water resistant but the Exercise Heart Rate
Sensor is not. Immersing the sensor in liquid will damage the sensor.
Therefore, it is not recommended for you to use the transmitter and sensor in water.
Heart Rate Activity Suggestions
• Connect the sensor to an interface and put on the transmitter and strap. Orient the sensor.
• Sit in a chair. Start collecting data. Record your resting heart rate for 60 seconds.
• Stand up. Run in place for three to five minutes and continue to collect data.
• Stop running but continue to collect data for another five minutes. After five minutes, stop collecting data.
• Use the data acquisition software to graph your data. Compare your resting heart rate to your heart rate during
exercise and during the five minute recovery time after exercise.
Table 1: Recommended Exercise Heart Rate Levels
*Maximum estimated heart rate is 220 – age (years).
**Minimum training threshold is equal to 60% of the maximum heart rate.
***Maximum training threshold is equal to 90% of the maximum heart rate.
Ranges are based on the American College of Sports Medicine recommendations for healthy individuals. Ranges will
vary.
CAUTION: The Exercise Heart Rate Sensor is NOT a diagnostic tool.
Age
(yrs.)
Max. Heart
Rate (bpm)*
Min. Training
Threshold**
Max. Training
Threshold***
15 205 123 185
20 200 120 180
25 195 117 176
30 190 114 171
Coin
Battery
Transmitter

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Experiment Suggestions
• Heart rate, respiration, and skin temperature during exercise.
• Effect on exercise heart rate for various forms of exercise (e.g., aerobic vs. anaerobic).
• Exercise recovery rates for individuals with different fitness.
• Exercise heart rate in healthy and diseased populations.
Sample Data: Heart Rate Changes During and After Fourteen Minutes of Exercise at a Constant Intensity and Workload
Sensor Specifications
Heart rate range 40 to 240 beats per minute
Transmitter range Approximately one meter
Resolution One beat per minute
Accuracy One beat per minute
Default sample rate One sample per five seconds
Maximum sample rate Five samples per second
Averaging interval Five seconds

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Technical Support
Before you call PASCO technical support, have the
apparatus and this user's guide available. Please note
the following:
• Software version;
• Product name and model number;
• Approximate age of the product;
• Detailed description of the problem/sequence of
events required to duplicate the problem.
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact PASCO
at:
Limited Warranty
PASCO scientific warrants the product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment to the
customer. PASCO will repair or replace, at its option, any part of the
product, which is deemed to be defective in material or workmanship. The
warranty does not cover damage to the product caused by abuse or
improper use. Determination of whether a product failure is the result of a
manufacturing defect or improper use by the customer shall be made
solely by PASCO scientific. Responsibility for the return of equipment for
warranty repair belongs to the customer. Equipment must be properly
packed to prevent damage and shipped postage or freight prepaid.
(Damaged caused by improper packing of the equipment for return
shipment will not be covered by the warranty.) Shipping costs for returning
the equipment after repair will be paid by PASCO scientific.
Copyright
The PASCO scientific 012-12232B
Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
Instruction Manual
is copyrighted with all rights reserved. Permission is
granted to non-profit educational institutions for reproduction of any part of
this manual, providing the reproductions are used only in their laboratories
and classrooms, and are not sold for profit. Reproduction under any other
circumstances, without the written consent of PASCO scientific, is
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Product End of Life Disposal Instructions:
This electronic product is subject to disposal and recycling regulations that
vary by country and region. It is your responsibility to recycle your
electronic equipment per your local environmental laws and regulations to
ensure that it will be recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment. To find out where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local waste recycle/disposal service, or
the place where you purchased the product.
The European Union WEEE (Waste Electronic and
Electrical Equipment).symbol (to the right) and on the
product or its packaging indicates that this product must
not be disposed of in a standard waste container.
Battery Disposal Instructions:
Battery Disposal - Batteries contain chemicals that, if
released, may affect the environment and human health. Batteries should
be collected separately for recycling, and recycled at a hazardous material
disposal location adhering to your country and local government
regulations. To find out where you can drop off your waste battery for
recycling, please contact your local waste disposal service or the product
representative.
The battery or batteries included in this product or purchased in the
European Union (if batteries not included) are marked with the European
Union symbol for waste batteries (above) to indicate the need for the
separate collection and recycling. For small batteries, the symbol is
printed on the packaging.
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