Polar Electro BodyAge User manual

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Table of Contents a
SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM....... 3
REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................. 4
UNPACKING YOUR BODYAGE SYSTEM....................................................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Upgrades...............................................................................................................7
Software Upgrades................................................................................................................. 8
Available Accessories............................................................................................................. 8
TriFIT Interface Connections................................................................................................. 9
Printer .................................................................................................................................... 9
Monark Bike ......................................................................................................................... 10
Magnum Bike & Trackmaster Treadmill.............................................................................. 10
Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance............................................................................................... 10
SECTION 2: OPERATION OF YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF ............................................................................................... 12
TURNING ON THE POWER .......................................................................................................... 13
START UP.................................................................................................................................. 14
SHUTTING DOWN ...................................................................................................................... 15
SETUP DEFAULTS FOR FIRST TIME USE..................................................................................... 16
General Defaults .................................................................................................................. 16
Blood Pressure Defaults....................................................................................................... 17
Body Composition Defaults.................................................................................................. 17
Cardiovascular Defaults....................................................................................................... 18
CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................ 19
Platform Calibration ............................................................................................................20
Skinfold Calipers.................................................................................................................. 22
Range of Motion................................................................................................................... 24
Monark 828 Bike .................................................................................................................. 25
SECTION 3: TRAINING & REGISTRATION..................................... 27
TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................... 28
STEP BY STEP TRAINING FOR THE BODYAGE............................................................................ 29
ON-SCREEN TUTORIAL AND VIDEO TRAINING .......................................................................... 29
PRACTICAL TESTING ................................................................................................................. 29
WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION............................................................. 29
TRANSPORTING YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM............................................................................ 31
SECTION 4: SUPPORT.......................................................................................... 32
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 33
Computer will not turn on .................................................................................................... 33
Computer comes on, but the monitor does not ..................................................................... 33
Printer will not come on or print.......................................................................................... 34
On-Line Peripherals.............................................................................................................35
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................ 37
RETURN AUTHORIZATION ......................................................................................................... 38
POLAR/HEALTHFIRST CORPORATION WARRANTY.................................................................... 39
LICENSE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................... 40

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Section 1: Setting Up Your BodyAgeTM System
In this section
• The BodyAge System
• Facility Requirements
• Packing Lists
• Unpacking the System
• Assembling the System

Requirements and Recommendations
The BodyAge System is designed to gather, process, interpret and display
fitness and wellness data. The BodyAge System was designed to be used
by exercise professionals and physical educators.
These items are necessary to operate the BodyAge System :
• 120 Volt Power outlet, highly recommended to be a dedicated line. A
dedicated line is where only one circuit is servicing the outlet.
These items are recommended:
• Private/quiet environment for fitness testing.
• Cool temperature (72°F), moderate humidity and
good air circulation (fan recommended for bike &
treadmill testing).
• Telephone with outside line for emergency access
and technical support.
• Flat, firm surface for the platform/scale.
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IMPORTANT !
If any item was damaged in shipment, report the
damage within 24 hours to the shipping agent that
delivered your system. You must hold the original
carton and damaged item for inspection – otherwise no
claim can be honored by the shipping agent or by
Polar/HealthFirst.
Unpacking Your BodyAge System
Once the system is out of the shipping container and on the floor;
• Remove all packing materials.
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• Move the scale and any boxes off of the cart.
• Mount the monitor onto the main post, being
careful not to pinch any of the cables (see
photo).

Accessories
The following is a list of all the items included with your system. These are
standard items included with every system. You may have other items as part of
you individual order.
1. Polar heart rate transmitter belt and elastic strap
2. Strength handle and strength strap assembly
3. On-line Skyndex Skinfold calipers w/calibration
dowel as shown on the caliper hanger on the
monitor tray. (Lange calipers are an optional
upgrade)
4. 15” Flat Panel LCD monitor w/speakers
5. Keyboard
6. Mouse
7. Hewlett Packard DeskJet printer
8. 6 foot power cord attached for the cart power
9. BodyAge System computer installed in the cart (if
ordered)
10. BodyAge System cart with integrated range
of motion (ROM) unit
11. Heart rate receiver and 8’ HR cable
(if no bike was purchased).
If bike was purchased, a split receiver/RPM cable is included
12. Platform/scale
13. 2 Allen wrenches for assembly/repair.
14. BodyAge System Fitness Assessment software
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Hardware Upgrades
• Monark 828E Bicycle Ergometer
(includes custom Polar Heart Rate Receiver/RPM interface cable)
• Magnum Bike (with serial hook up into computer)
• Trackmaster treadmill (includes 15 foot treadmill interface cable)
• Lange skinfold calipers
• Blood pressure. Includes a blood pressure device factory installed in the TF700IU
interface, factory installed software and three blood pressure cuffs (small, medium, large)
• Network ready (includes PCI network card or onboard NIC, factory installed in computer,
and a 15’ twisted pair network cable)
• Networked systems of 2 or more (includes network hub specified at time of purchase and
a 15’ twisted pair network cable per system)
• Hewlett Packard printer upgrade (laser or upgraded color)
Magnum
Upright Bike
Monark 828
Blood Pressure
The Polar BodyAge Blood Pressure Unit
is factory installed in the TF700IU.
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Lange Skinfold
Calipers
TrackMaster
Treadmill
Tanita BF-350
Bioimpedance scale

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Software Upgrades
• Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) module
• Group Report module
• Meal Planner
• Template Builder
• Network Version (2-5, 10, 25, 99 user license)
• Nutritional Analysis (Nutritionist Pro)
Available Accessories
• Additional Polar heart rate transmitter belt
• Additional Polar elastic belts (available in small and XL)
• Marketing program for Fitness Centers/Health Clubs

ASSEMBLING THE BodyAge System
TriFIT Interface Connections
Noting that the interface box is secured to the top of the computer with a velcro
strip, verify that the following peripherals are connected to the TF700IU
interface:
• Skinfold Calipers
• ROM (Range of Motion)
• Platform
• Heart Rate Cable/RPM
cable interface
Printer
• Plug the power and data cables into the printer.
Using the main power cable, plug the system into a 120VAC wall
outlet. Power is applied to the system via the switch located on
the left rear of the cart.
Always use the System Main Power Switch to turn the entire system on and off.
Plug in Printer
Power and USB
Cables
PLATFORM/SCALE
• Attach the “C” connector on the strength strap
assembly to the strength handle. Make sure it is
tightened all the way.
• Check the strap for any wear or defects before
each use, as this could cause injury to the client
being tested on the Biceps Strength Test.
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Monark Bike
If a Monark 828E was purchased with your TriFIT 700 system, you
will receive a Bike interface split cable. This cable plugs into the
TriFIT 700 interface unit where it is labeled with the heart and
pedals icon. Position the split end that holds the Polar receiver per
the set up instructions included with the cable. Refer to the
Instruction manual that came with the Monark 828 for assembly
instructions. To setup the cardiovascular defaults and/or calibrate
the Monark bike, see the next sections.
Magnum Bike & Trackmaster Treadmill
If a Magnum Upright bike was purchased with your TriFIT 700
system, you will receive a serial cable that plugs into the back of
the computer. You will need to set the Cardiovascular Defaults
under Environments to Magnum and the correct serial port, see
the section on Cardiovascular Defaults. the same steps apply for
the TrackMaster Treadmill.
Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance
If a Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance scale is purchased with your
TriFIT 700 system, you will receive a null modem serial cable that
plugs into either one of the device ports on the 700 interface box or
the back of the computer. You will need to set the Body
Compostion Defaults under Environments (they only appear if you
are licensed for Tanita) to the correct serial port (or device Port),
see the section on Body Composition Defaults. Before using the
Tanita with the TriFIT System it will need to be in Remote mode:
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Section 2: Operation of Your BodyAgeTM System
In this section:
• Recommendations for the operating staff
• Turning on the system power
• Shutting down the system
• Setting up for first time use
• Calibration
• Testing recommendations
• Training of the staff
• Transporting the system

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Recommendations for Staff
• It is recommended that ALL OPERATORS have a basic understanding of
Windows operating system. If not, it is recommended that the primary
operator take a course in the basic operation of Windows.
• Polar/HealthFirst Corporation recommends that ALL OPERATORS
complete the entire BodyAge System 4 tutorials (formerly known as TriFIT
tutorials). The tutorials can be accessed from the icons that are installed on
the desktop of the BodyAge System computer.
• Polar/HealthFirst Corporation recommends that the operator of the BodyAge
System be certified in CPR and hold a certification from the American
College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE),
or another national fitness certification organization.

Turning on the Power
• After checking all the cable connections as outlined previously, you are ready
to turn on your system.
• Turn on the System Main Power switch located at the left side of the cart.
Main Power
switch
• When the power is applied to the unit, a green light should be on the
TF700iu above the power indicator and the box will make a start up
verification sound.
Green Light
• Turn on the CPU.
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• Turn the power to the printer on.
CPU Power
Button
Printer Power
Button
• Turn on the monitor.

Start Up
You will see the BodyAge System software main screen after the BodyAge
System “boots up”. You can close or minimize the screen to open other
programs.
Personal View Main Screen
For testing individuals and
accessing the Wellness
Encyclopedia Topics.
This is the default view for
F
itness Center BodyAge System
DO NOT INSTALL ANY SOFTWARE OTHER THAN THE SOFTWARE
PROVIDED OR RECCOMMENDED BY Polar/HealthFirst Corporation, AS
THIS MAY CAUSE THE SYSTEM TO FAIL AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Shutting Down
To shut down the BodyAge System software, click the
“x” in the upper right corner, or go to “Client or
Student” and “Exit”.
Before turning off the power to the system, it is
important to shut down BodyAge System properly:
• Click the “x” in the upper right corner, or go to
“Client or Student” and “Exit” to Exit the BodyAge
System software.
• Go to Start at the bottom taskbar and go
to “Turn off”, click OK. The computer
will turn itself off.
• Now, turn off the power to the printer,
by pressing the printer power button
located on the front of the printer (if
you do not do this, you will get an error
when you turn the system on next
time).
• Turn off the main power on the left side
of the cart.
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Setup Defaults for First Time Use
General Defaults
• 620/700 System should be selected, NOT 600.
• Complete the Company Name or District Name and Facility Name or
School Name. These will be printed on the Cover Sheet of the reports
you generate and at the bottom of each report page.
• The units of measurement can also be changed to strictly Metric units or
the default units for each test protocol.
• Click the Detect 620/700 button.
N
ames that print on
reports
Choose which units
of measurement you
would like to use
Pressing F1 at any time while in the BodyAge
software will activate the on-line help.
The Serial Port that
the TF700IU is using
620/700 System
should be selected
Target Audience: Switching between Education and Fitness changes terms from
Students to Clients and User Field descriptions from Teacher and Period to Trainer
and Referral, etc. WARNING: This will change the fields and may prevent
sorting. Change this only if you are sure this is what you want.
Detect 700IU and
Version #
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Blood Pressure Defaults
The Blood Pressure Defaults have been factory set, but if for some reason they
have been re-set, follow these instructions. If you do not have the Blood
Pressure option, go to the next section.
Step 1
While still in
Defaults/Environment, click
on the Blood Pressure Tab.
Select TriFIT 620/700
B
lood Pressure Option
I
nstalled.
Body Composition Defaults
If you are licensed for the Tanita Bioimpedance, another tab will appear called
Body Composition:
S
elect the Device
P
ort # or Com port
that the null modem
cable
f
rom the Tanita
is plugged into.
Make sure the Tanita scale is
set to Remote Mode (see the
TriFIT Assembly section for
more info) and turned on.
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Cardiovascular Defaults
While still in the Environment Defaults, click on the Cardiovascular Tab. Select
the Cardio Device that you will be using and select the Serial Port that it is
connected to. It is recommended to keep all other defaults.
• The Sub-Max Percent
default is 85%. The test will
end when the client achieves
85% of their max heart rate as
estimated from 220-age.
• Average the last 30 seconds
in a stage for the steady state
heart rate is default. This is to
get as close to the clients
steady state HR by taking the
last 30 seconds rather than the
entire 3 minute stage.
• End the test if the heart rate
exceeds the Sub-Max for 30
seconds is default. This is a
buffer system to account for
spikes in the heart rate and to
avoid stopping the test before
the client actually gets to the
85% of the estimated Max HR.
The Monark bike may need to be mechanically calibrated and will be
covered in the next section, or refer to the Monark 828 Instruction Manual.
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Calibration
There are 3 components to calibrate on the Standard TriFIT 700 system:
• Load Platform (which calibrates both
scale and strength test)
• Skinfold caliper
• Sit & Reach
The Monark 828 Bike is an optional
upgrade that may need to be calibrated. It
will be covered at the end of this section.
*Pressing F1 at any time while in the TriFIT software will
activate the on-line help.
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Platform Calibration
1. Select “Defaults” from the Main Menu
2. Select “Calibration”
3. Select Load Platform
click Calibrate
Click Calibrate
4. Make sure nothing is on the scale and
click Next>
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