PASCO POLAR PS-3206 User manual

Reference Guide
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Wireless Heart Rate Module
PS-3566
Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor
PS-3206
Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
PS-3207
PS-3566 Wireless Heart Rate Module
PS-3207 Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
PS-3206 Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor
PS-3564 Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Strap
PS-3565 Wireless
Hand Grips
For Educational Use Only! Note: These are not
medical devices. They are designed for educational
use only and should not be used in any medical
process such as life support or patient diagnosis.
They are also not intended for use in graduate
research or industry including industrial control or any
type of industrial testing.

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Introduction
The PS-3566 Wireless Heart Rate Module is included with the PS-3206 Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor and the
PS-3207 Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor. The PS-3206 Wireless Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor consists of the
Wireless Heart Rate Module and the PS-3565 Heart Rate Hand Grips. The PS-3207 Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sen-
sor consists of the Wireless Heart Rate Module and the PS-3564 Exercise Heart Rate Strap.
Software Required
The Wireless Heart Rate Module connects to a computer, smart phone, or tablet via Bluetooth using the PASCO Data
Collection Software, PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue. See the PASCO web site at:
www.pasco.com/downloads
for information about the latest software.
Wireless Heart Rate Module
The module uses a CR2025 battery with an expected usage time of two years (assuming one hour of use per day). The
module is water resistant but it is not intended to be used under water. Bluetooth transmission will not work under water.
The module has a two year warranty provided by the manufacturer.
Battery
To change the battery, follow these steps.
1. Use a coin to open the battery cover by turning it counterclockwise
(to OPEN).
2. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the old battery. Insert
the new battery (CR2025) inside the cover with the positive (+)
side against the battery 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.
NOTE: The module is water resistant, but Immersing it in water will block
the Bluetooth transmission. Therefore, it is not recommended for you to use the module in water.
For more information, see the web page at:
https://support.polar.com/us-en/support/H7_heart_rate_sensor
Item Model Included Items Model
Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor
(See page 3)
PS-3206 Wireless Heart Rate Module
Wireless Heart Rate Hand Grips
PS-3566
PS-3565
Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor
(See page 7)
PS-3207 Wireless Heart Rate Module
Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Strap
PS-3566
PS-3564
Coin
Battery
cover
Transmitter

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Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate
Sensor (PS-3206)
NOTE: Remove the protective tape from the metallic
strips on the front and back of each grip before using.
Snap the Wireless Heart Rate Module onto the connec-
tors near the top of the slightly longer hand grip.
Heart rate is a basic body measurement that can be
used to investigate the cardiovascular system and its
response to stimulus (exercise, stress, etc.) during rela-
tively simple experiments. The Wireless Hand Grip
Heart Rate Sensor can be used to measure heart rate
between 0 and 240 beats per minute (bpm) during mild
exercise or periods of rest. NOTE: The sensor is not a
medical instrument. It cannot be used to gauge the
health or fitness of a person.
The coiled cable between the two hand-held grips
enables users with different shoulder widths to use the
sensor comfortably. The grips are designed for a wide
range of hand sizes (8 years old to adult).
Measurement Technique
Grasp the hand grips firmly but not too tightly in the
palms of the hands so that one of the metallic strips on
each grip is in the center of the palm. Measurements will
be easier and more accurate if the hands are clean and
dry.
Theory of Operation
Like an electrocardiograph (EKG) that monitors the
electrical signal of the heart, the Hand-Grip Heart Rate
Sensor measures electrical signals that start at the heart
and reach the skin at the palms of the hands.
Sampling
By default, the Wireless Hand-Grip Heart Rate Sensor
continuously monitors the time between beats,
calculates the beats per minute, and averages the beats
per minute within a five second interval. The average is
then displayed. This process tends to “smooth” the
collected data.
Specifications
Operation
Software Help
NOTE: See the SPARKvue Help or PASCO Capstone
Help for information about collecting, displaying, and
analyzing data.
• In SPARKvue, select the HELP button in any screen
including the Home Screen.
• In PASCO Capstone, select PASCO Capstone Help
from the Help menu, or press F1.
Connect the Sensor Wirelessly
Start the PASCO data collection software (such as
PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue).
Setup the PASCO Capstone Software
Hold the hand grips firmly in the center of your palms.
PASCO Capstone: Select “Hardware Setup” in the Tools
palette.
• The sensors are ordered by proximity to the device.
• In the Hardware Setup window, select the sensor
that has the alpha-numeric device ID for the “Polar”
module.
Snap Module
onto the
connectors
Sensor Range 0 to 240 beats per minute
Accuracy ± 1 beat per minute
Resolution 1 beat per minute
Maximum Sample Rate 1 per two seconds
Default Sample Rate 1 per five seconds

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• After the module and the software connect, the icon
and name of the sensor will appear in the Hardware
Setup window.
Close the Hardware Setup window.
Collect Data
In PASCO Capstone, select one of the QuickStart tem-
plate displays in the main window or click one Display
palette. In the display, use the <Select Measurement>
menu to pick a measurement to be shown.
Select Record to begin collecting data. Click Stop to end
collecting data.
Setup the SPARKvue Software
Hold the hand grips firmly in the center of your palms.
SPARKvue: In the Home screen, select the “Bluetooth”
icon at the top of the screen. The Wireless Devices win-
dow opens.
• The sensors are ordered by proximity to the device.
• Select the sensor that has the alpha-numeric device
ID for the “Polar” module.
•Select Done. A list of measurements appears under
the sensor in the Home Screen.
Collect Data
• In the SPARKvue Home Screen, select a
measurement such as heart rate (bpm) from the list
under the sensor’s name. A graph of the
measurement versus time opens.
• In SPARKvue, select the Start button to begin
collecting data.
Care and Maintenance
Remove the Wireless Heart Rate Monitor from the Hand
Grips when the sensor is not in use.
Clean the hand grips after each use with a damp cloth or
paper towel. The hand grips can be cleaned with
anti-bacterial cleaners. Do not submerge the hand grips
in water.
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 cause of signal loss is loss of
contact between the hands and the hand grips.
Keep the hand grips in the palms of both hands.
• If signal loss occurs, check the software and the
position of the hands on the hand grips. If neces-
sary, restart the software.
• Avoid computer monitors, magnets, power cords,
television sets, or other appliances that emit
electromagnetic radiation.
Heart Rate Activity Suggestions
Sit in a chair. Start collecting data. Record your resting
heart rate for 60 seconds.
Stand up. Jog 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 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.
Recommended Exercise Heart Rate Levels
PASCO Capstone Hardware Setup
SPARKvue Wireless Devices Window
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

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*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.
NOTE: The Wireless Hand Grip Heart Rate Sensor is
NOT a diagnostic tool.

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Wireless Exercise Heart Rate
Sensor (PS-3207)
The Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor uses the
Wireless Heart Rate Module mounted on the Wireless
Exercise Heart Rate Strap. It measures heart rates from
0 to 240 bpm. The sensor can measure the heart rate
during exercise without a cable getting in the way
because the sensor transmits wirelessly via Bluetooth to
the PASCO Data Collection Software.
The module snaps onto the strap and the strap wraps
around your chest with the module positioned over the
center of the chest. The software averages the heart
rate in five second intervals.
Wearing the Exercise Heart Rate Strap
The strap has an electrode area on the underside that
detects electrical signals from the cardiac muscle.
1. Wet the electrode area with water and make sure
that it is well moistened.
2. Attach the Wireless Heart Rate Module to the con-
nector snaps on the front side of the 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 module 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 sensor 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.
Step 1. Wet the Electrode Area
Water
Electrode Area
Step 2. Attach the Module
Module
Connector Snaps
Step 3. Adjust the Strap Length
Strap Hook
Strap Loop
Option One: Transmitter in Place
Logo Upright
Option Two: Over a Shirt
Wet the shirt
beneath the
electrode area.

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Option Three - Hold in Both Hands: Wet the electrode
area and connect the module to the strap, but hold the
strap with both hands so that the palm area of each
hand touches the wet electrode area. [NOTE: With this
option, the data quality may vary.]
Specifications
Operation
Software Help
NOTE: See the SPARKvue Help or PASCO Capstone
Help for information about collecting, displaying, and
analyzing data.
• In SPARKvue, select the HELP button in any screen
including the Home Screen.
• In PASCO Capstone, select PASCO Capstone Help
from the Help menu, or press F1.
Connect the Sensor Wirelessly
Start the PASCO data collection software (such as
PASCO Capstone or SPARKvue).
Setup the PASCO Capstone Software
Wet the electrode area and put the strap around your
chest.
PASCO Capstone: Select “Hardware Setup” in the Tools
palette.
• The sensors are ordered by proximity to the device.
• In the Hardware Setup window, select the sensor
that has the alpha-numeric device ID for the “Polar”
module.
• After the module and the software connect, the icon
and name of the sensor will appear in the Hardware
Setup window.
Close the Hardware Setup window.
Collect Data
In PASCO Capstone, select one of the QuickStart tem-
plate displays in the main window or click one Display
palette. In the display, use the <Select Measurement>
menu to pick a measurement to be shown.
Select Record to begin collecting data. Click Stop to end
collecting data.
Setup the SPARKvue Software
Wet the electrode area and put the strap around your
chest.
SPARKvue: In the Home screen, select the “Bluetooth”
icon at the top of the screen. The Wireless Devices win-
dow opens.
• The sensors are ordered by proximity to the device.
• Select the sensor that has the alpha-numeric device
ID for the “Polar” module.
•Select Done. A list of measurements appears under
the sensor in the Home Screen.
Collect Data
• In the SPARKvue Home Screen, select a
measurement such as heart rate (bpm) from the list
Sensor Range 0 to 240 beats per minute
Accuracy ± 1 beat per minute
Resolution 1 beat per minute
Maximum Sample Rate 1 per two seconds
Default Sample Rate 1 per five seconds
PASCO Capstone Hardware Setup
SPARKvue Wireless Devices Window

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under the sensor’s name. A graph of the
measurement versus time opens.
• In SPARKvue, select the Start button to begin
collecting data.
Care and Maintenance
Remove the Wireless Heart Rate Monitor from the strap
when the sensor is not in use.
Clean the strap thoroughly after each use. Washing
instructions can be found on the fabric tab at the hook
end of the strap.
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 cause of signal loss is loss of
contact with the electrode area. Keep the electrode
area moist.
• If signal loss occurs, check the software and the
position of the strap. If necessary, restart the soft-
ware.
• Avoid computer monitors, magnets, power cords,
television sets, or other appliances that emit
electromagnetic radiation.
Heart Rate Activity Suggestions
Sit in a chair. Start collecting data. Record your resting
heart rate for 60 seconds.
Stand up. Jog 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 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.
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.
NOTE: The Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Sensor is
NOT a diagnostic tool.
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
Exercise
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

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General Information
Battery Life
Battery Usage
Battery life is very important to making the Wireless
Heart Rate Module always ready to use.
Maximizing Battery Life
One of the factors that affects battery life is the storage
temperature. Therefore, avoid storing the Wireless Heart
Rate Module in very cold or very hot environments.
Replacement Items
Replacement items are:
• PS-3566 Wireless Heart Rate Module
• PS-3565 Wireless Heart Rate Hand Grips
• PS-3564 Wireless Exercise Heart Rate Strap
Technical Support
For assistance with any PASCO product, contact
PASCO at:
The Reference Guide will be updated periodically. For
the latest revision of this Reference Guide, visit the
PASCO Web site at
www.pasco.com/manuals
and enter the product number (e.g., PS-3566) in the text
window.
Limited Warranty
For a description of the product warranty, see the PASCO catalog. For
more information visit www.pasco.com/legal
Copyright
This PASCO scientific
Reference Guide 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 prohibited. Version 23-07-2016.
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States and/or in other countries. All other brands, products, or service
names are or may be trademarks or service marks of, and are used to
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FCC Statement
This Class B digital device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CE Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable EU
Directives.
Product End of Life Disposal Instructions:
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must not be disposed of in a standard waste
container.
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