Polar Electro Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D User manual

Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D.
User Manual

Polar Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D. is designed to
measure cadence, i.e. crank revolutions per
minute when cycling. No other use is intended
or implied.
Please follow the pictures on the front cover.
Product Elements
1. Bike Mount and Cycling Computer (picture
1 A)
2. Cadence Sensor (picture 1 B)
3. Cadence Magnet (picture 3 C)
Installing the Polar Cadence Sensor
To install the cadence sensor and cadence
magnet, you need cutters.
1. Check the chain stay for a suitable place
for the cadence sensor. Do not install the
sensor on the same side as the chain. The
Polar logo on the sensor should be facing
away from the crank (picture 1).
2. Attach the rubber part to the sensor
(picture 2).
3. Clean and dry a suitable place for the
sensor and place the sensor on the chain
stay. If the sensor touches the rotating
crank, move the sensor slightly upwards.
Pass the cable ties over the sensor and
rubber part. Do not tighten them fully yet
(picture 3).
4. Place the cadence magnet vertically on the
inner side of the crank. Before attaching
the magnet, clean and dry the area
thoroughly. Attach the magnet to the crank
and secure with the tape (picture 3).
5. Fine-tune the positioning of both the
cadence magnet and the sensor so that the
magnet passes close to the sensor without
actually touching it. The gap between the
sensor and the magnet should be under 4
mm/0.16’’.
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The gap is correct when you can fit a cable
tie between the magnet and the sensor.
There is a small caved dot at the backside
of the sensor, which indicates the spot the
magnet should be pointing at when passing
the sensor (picture 4).
6. Rotate the crank to test the cadence
sensor. The flashing red light on the sensor
indicates that the magnet and the sensor
are positioned correctly. Tighten the cable
ties securely and cut off any excess cable
tie ends.
Cadence Sensor Teaching
The cycling computer has to be coded to the
cadence sensor, i.e. taught to receive cadence
data. This enables exercising in a group without
interference from other sensors. Teaching is
necessary when you start using a new sensor.
The procedure only takes a few seconds. You
can teach one sensor for each bike.
Install the cadence sensor to your bike as
advised. Before you start teaching, make sure
that there are no other cadence sensors or
cycling computers nearby (40 m / 130 ft).
Select Settings > Bike > Bike 1/2/3 >
Cadence.
Select ON/OFF and ON to turn the cadence on.
Press OK. Teach new sensor? is displayed.
• Select YES to confirm teaching. Start test
drive is displayed. Rotate the crank a few
times to activate the sensor. The flashing red
light indicates that the sensor is activated.
Completed is displayed after the teaching
has been finished. The cycling computer is
now ready to receive cadence data.
• Select NO to cancel teaching. Teaching is
cancelled and the cycling computer resumes
contact with the previous sensor.
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To return to Time mode, press and hold the
BACK button.
Care and Maintenance
Keep the cadence sensor clean. Clean it with a
mild soap and water solution, and rinse off with
clean water. Dry it carefully with a soft towel.
Never use alcohol or any abrasive material, such
as steel wool or cleaning chemicals. Do not
immerse the cadence sensor in water.
Your safety is important to us. Check that you
can turn your handlebars normally, and that the
cable wires for brakes or gears do not catch the
sensor. Make sure the sensor does not disturb
pedaling or using the brakes or gears. While
riding your bike, keep your eyes on the road to
prevent possible accidents and injury. Avoid
hard hits as these may damage the sensor.
Cadence sensor battery
Contact your authorized Polar Service Center for
a replacement of cadence sensor. Polar recycles
used sensors. For more information on local
after sales services, consult the Polar Customer
Service Card.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if...
...the cadence reading is 0 or there is no
cadence reading while cycling?
• Start searching for the data again by
pressing and holding the LIGHT button and
selecting Seek sensor.
• Make sure the position and distance of the
cadence sensor to the crank magnet are
appropriate.
• Check that you have activated the cadence
function in the cycling computer. For further
information, see Cadence Sensor Teaching.
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• If the 0 reading appears irregularly, this may
be due to temporary electromagnetic
interference in your current surroundings.
• If the 0 reading is constant, you may have
exceeded 3000 riding hours and the battery
is empty.
…Check cadence is displayed?
• Make sure your cadence sensor is positioned
correctly. Rotate the crank a few times to
activate the sensor. The flashing red light
indicates that the sensor is activated. Also
the battery of your cadence sensor may be
empty. For futher information, see Care and
Maintenance.
…Sensor not found and Try again? are
displayed?
• Press OK to start seeking.
...there are irregular cadence or heart rate
readings?
• Electromagnetic interference, as well as
interference from other wireless cycling
computers, may affect readings of cadence
and heart rate.
• Disturbances may occur near high voltage
power lines, traffic lights, overhead lines of
electric railways, electric bus lines or trams,
WLAN base stations, car motors, bike
computers, some motor driven exercise
equipment, cellular phones, or when walking
through electric security gates.
Frame material may affect the
transmission range.
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Technical Specification
Operating
temperature: -10 ºC to +50 ºC / +14 ºF to
+122 ºF
Battery life: Average 3000 riding hours
Accuracy: ±1 %
Material: Thermoplastic polymer
Water resistance: Splash proof
Limited Polar international Guarantee
• This limited Polar international guarantee is
issued by Polar Electro Inc. for consumers
who have purchased this product in the USA
or Canada. This limited Polar international
guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for
consumers who have purchased this product
in other countries.
• Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy
guarantees to the original
consumer/purchaser of this product that the
product will be free from defects in material
or workmanship for two years from the date
of purchase.
•Please keep the receipt, which is your
proof of purchase!
• The guarantee does not cover the battery,
damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or
non-compliance with the precautions,
improper maintenance, commercial use, and
cracked or broken cases.
• The guarantee does not cover any damage/s,
losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or
incidental, consequential or special, arising
out of, or related to the product. During the
guarantee period the product will be either
repaired or replaced at an authorized service
center free of charge.
• This guarantee does not affect the
consumer’s statutory rights under applicable
national or state laws in force, or the
consumer’s rights against the dealer arising
from their sales/purchase contract.
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This product is compliant with Directive
93/42/EEC. The relevant Declaration of
Conformity is available at
www.support.polar.fi/declaration_of_conformity.
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KEMPELE, Finland.
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Disclaimer
The material in this manual is for informational
purposes only. The products it describes are
subject to change without prior notice, due to
the manufacturer’s continuous development
program.
Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no
representations or warranties with respect to
this manual or with respect to the products
described herein.
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liable for any damages, losses, costs or
expenses, direct, indirect or incidental,
consequential or special, arising out of, or
related to the use of this material or the
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