Polar Electro U7 Polar Stride Sensor S3+ User Manual user s manual
Polar Electro Oy Polar Stride Sensor S3+ user s manual
user's manual
Congratulations! The Polar s3+ stride sensorTM
W.I.N.D. is the best choice for improving your
running technique and efficiency. Using
sensitive inertial sensors to track the position of
the foot, it is immune from signal dropout, and
gives accurate and highly responsive speed,
distance, leg cadence and stride length
measurements.
The latest version of this user manual can be
downloaded at www.polar.fi/support.
For video tutorials, go to
http://www.polar.fi/en/support/video_tutorials.
Please follow the pictures on the front cover.
Install Stride Sensor Battery
Before using the s3+ stride sensor for the first
time, insert the battery (included in the product
package).
1. Open the battery cover by turning it
counterclockwise to OPEN using a coin (see
picture 1).
2. Place the battery inside the cover with the
positive (+) side facing the cover (see
picture 2). Make sure the sealing ring is in
the groove to ensure water resistance.
3. Place the cover with the battery inside it
into the sensor.
4. Press the cover in place and close it by
turning clockwise from OPEN to CLOSE
using a coin (see picture 3).
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Teach a New Stride Sensor to Your Training
Computer
Your new s3+ stride sensor must be introduced
to your Polar training computer in order to
analyze your running technique and efficiency.
This is called teaching. For further information,
refer to the training computer user manual or go
to www.polar.fi/support.
The s3+ stride sensor can be positioned
either on the shoelaces or in the sole cavity of
a specific running shoe.
Attach Stride Sensor on Shoelaces
1. Undo your shoelaces and place the holder
on top of the tongue of the shoe (see
picture 4). Make sure the holder flap is
facing upwards.
2. Thread the laces in through the holes on
the sides of the holder and out through the
hole on the bottom of the holder (see
picture 4). Thread the laces through the
small flap on the tongue of the shoe to
ensure the holder does not move while
running.
3. Tighten the laces.
4. Fit the front part of the sensor into the
holder and press from the rear (see picture
5). Fasten the flap.
5. Make sure the sensor does not move and is
aligned with your foot. The more secure the
sensor, the more accurately speed and
distance is measured.
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Calibrate the s3+ Stride Sensor
Calibration of the stride sensor improves the
accuracy of speed, pace and distance
measurements. It is recommended that you
calibrate the stride sensor before using it for the
first time, if there are significant changes in
your running style, or if the position of the
stride sensor on the shoe is dramatically
changed (e.g. if you have new shoes or if you
switch the sensor from your right shoe to your
left one). You can calibrate the stride sensor by
running a known accurate distance, or by
setting the calibration factor manually. The
calibration should be done at the speed you
normally run. If you run at different speeds, the
calibration should be done at your average
speed.
Calibrate stride sensor during training
(on-the-fly calibration): You can calibrate the
stride sensor at any phase of your training
session with actual distance correction, when
you have run a known distance, preferably more
than 1000 meters, calibrate the stride sensor as
instructed in the user manual for the Polar
product in question.
Set calibration factor manually: The
calibration factor is calculated as a ratio of the
actual distance to the uncalibrated distance.
For instance if you run 1200 m and the Polar
product shows a distance of 1180 m with
calibration factor 1.000. Calculate the new
factor as follows: 1.000*1200/1180 = 1.017.
The measuring range for the factor is
0.500-1.500.
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Service
During the two-year guarantee/warranty period,
we recommend that you service the product at
an authorized Polar Service Center only. The
warranty does not cover damage or
consequential damage caused by service not
authorized by Polar Electro.
Changing batteries: To change the batteries of
the stride sensor yourself, follow the given
instructions. To ensure the maximum lifespan of
the battery cover, open it only when changing
the battery. When changing the battery, make
sure the sealing ring is not damaged. Battery
kits with sealing rings are available at
well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized
Polar Service Centers. In the USA and Canada,
sealing rings are available at authorized Polar
Service Centers only.
If you would prefer Polar to replace the battery,
contact an authorized Polar Service Center. The
Service will test the stride sensor after replacing
the battery.
Keep batteries away from children. If
swallowed, contact a doctor immediately.
Batteries should be properly disposed of
according to local regulations.
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Care and Maintenance
Your safety is important to us. The shape of the stride
sensor is designed to minimize the possibility of getting
caught in something. In any case, be careful when
running with the stride sensor in brushwood, for
example.
The Polar s3+ stride sensor is water resistant and can
be safely worn in the rain. Do not immerse the stride
sensor in water as it is not intended for underwater
activities. Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
Keep your stride sensor in a cool and dry place. Do not
keep in a damp environment, in non-breathable
material (a plastic bag or a sports bag) nor with
conductive material (a wet towel).
Technical Specifications
Battery life: Average 200 hours of use
Battery type: CR2430
Battery sealing ring: O-Ring 25.0 x 1.2, material silicone
Operating temperature: -10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °F to 122 °F
Accuracy: ±3 % or better once calibrated,
definition applies to stable conditions
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Limited International Polar Guarantee
•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.
•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 Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the
original consumer/purchaser of this device that the
product will be free from defects in material or
workmanship for two (2) years from the date of
purchase.
•The receipt of the original purchase is your
proof of purchase!
•The guarantee does not cover the battery, normal
wear and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse,
accidents or non-compliance with the precautions;
improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked,
broken or scratched cases/displays, elastic strap
and Polar apparel.
•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.
•Items purchased second hand are not covered by
the two (2) year warranty, unless otherwise
stipulated by local law.
•During the guarantee period, the product will be
either repaired or replaced at any of the authorized
Polar Service Centers regardless of the country of
purchase.
Guarantee with respect to any product will be limited to
countries where the product has been initially
marketed.
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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.
•Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy shall not be
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 products described herein.
This product is compliant with Directive 1999/5/EC.
The relevant Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.support.polar.fi/declaration_of_conformity.
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These products and batteries/accumulators inside Polar
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Copyright © 2011 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440
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All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used
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product are registered trademarks of Polar Electro Oy.
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English
This product is compliant with the
Directive 1999/5/EC. The relevant
Declaration of Conformity is available at
www.support.polar.fi /declaration_of_
conformity.html.
Deutsch
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Richtlinie 1999/5/EC. Die zugehörige
Konformitätserklärung ist erhältlich unter
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conformity.html.
Français
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1999/5/EC.La Déclaration de Conformité
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conformity.html.
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Español
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Português
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CANADA
Industry Canada (IC) regulatory information
This device complies with ICES-003
of Industry Canada 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.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation
d’Industrie Canada
Cet appareil est conform à la norme
NMB-003 du Industrie Canada.
L’utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée
seulement aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit être prêt
à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible
de compromettre le fonctionnement du
dispositif.
USA
FCC regulatory information
This 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.
Note: This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving 1.
antenna.
Increase the separation between the 2.
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on 3.
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced 4.
radio/TV technician for help.
This product emits radio frequency energy,
but the radiated output power of this
device is far below the FCC and IC radio
frequency exposure limits. This equipment
complies with FCC and IC RF radiation
exposure limits forth for an uncontrolled
environment. Nevertheless, the device
should be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact with
the antenna during normal operation is
minimized.
Caution! Changes or modifi cations not
expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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