VerNova HRT01 Wireless Heart Pulse Monitor User Manual Manual

VerNova, Inc Wireless Heart Pulse Monitor Manual

Users Manual

ARCON Extended Heart Rate Transmitter/ReceiverUser’s GuideVerNova, Inc.1166 Jamestown RoadWilliamsburg, VA 23185
ARCON Extended Heart Rate Transmitter/ReceiverThe ARCON Extended Heart Rate Transmitter/Receiver is designed to extend thefunctional range of a Polar or Sensor Dynamics Heart Rate Sensor (chest-wornsensor/transmitter). To operate correctly, it must be used in conjunction with anappropriate model Polar or Sensor Dynamics sensor, and with an ARCON InterfaceController (AIC), as supplied with your ARCON Functional Evaluation System.Installation:Your ARCON Extended Heart Rate Transmitter/Receiver is shipped with threecomponents – a transmitter, a receiver, and a standard 9-volt battery. Installation is asimple process. First, connect the plug on the receiver cable to the HR input on theARCON Interface Controller. If you already have a cable from the standard ARCON HRreceiver plugged in, you will have to remove it before connecting the extended receiver.Push the receiver plug all the way in to insure a proper connection. Second, install thebattery in the transmitter. To do this, remove the battery cover by sliding it in thedirection of the arrow on the case. Connect the battery to the snap-on connector (observethe correct polarity of the snaps and that the snaps are fully engaged). Place the battery inthe compartment and make sure that the wires are not protruding from the case. Replacethe battery cover by sliding it back over the battery until it snaps back in place.Testing your transmitter/receiver – the “tap test”:Check that your transmitter/receiver are working properly with the following procedure. Tap firmly on thetransmitter case with your finger. Each time you tap, you should observe that the red LED on thetransmitter blinks on and off. If the LED does not blink, check the battery connection, and/or replace thebattery with a new one. Once you have checked the transmitter, check the receiver as follows. Make surethat the power light is illuminated on your ARCON Interface Controller (i.e. that your ARCON
system is on) and that the receiver is plugged into the HR connector. Now, each time youtap on the transmitter, you should observe that the red LED’s on both the transmitter andreceiver blink on and off together. This verifies the correct operation of yourtransmitter/receiver. If the receiver LED does not blink, check that the receiver isplugged in correctly and that the AIC power is on. Contact VerNova Customer Service(see section on service and repair) if you are unable to verify correct operation of yourHR system.Using your Heart Rate transmitter/receiver:Each time you use your transmitter/receiver, perform a quick “tap test” as describedabove to verify that they are working properly. Make sure your subject is wearing thePolar or Sensor Dynamics Heart Rate Sensor, and that it has been attached and positionedcorrectly on the subject’s chest. Hold the transmitter near the subject’s chest and verifythat a heart rate signal is being picked up by observing a regular blinking of the red LED.If the LED does not blink, the Polar or Sensor Dynamics sensor is probably not attachedcorrectly (i.e. making good skin contact).Now clip the transmitter on the subject’s belt or clothing using the attached clip. Positionthe transmitter so that the subject does not bump it during the performance of theevaluation. Verify that the LED is still blinking in a regular manner, and that the receiverLED is blinking in a similar manner. Your heart rate transmitter and receiver are nowworking correctly.The normal operating range of the transmitter/receiver is 25 to 30 feet. In an open areathe range may extend to 50 feet, while walls and large metal objects may restrict therange to only 15 feet. You will know that the subject is out of range when the receiverLED stops blinking, while the transmitter LED continues to blink.Avoid bumping the transmitter during use, as it is sensitive to sharp contact and will transmit an additional“pulse” that may temporarily increase the subject’s heart rate reading. A good placement for thetransmitter is on the subject’s belt or waistband, behind the subject’s back. Make sure that the transmittercase is not touching a hard object such as a belt buckle.
Storing your Heart Rate transmitter/receiver:When you have finished evaluating a subject, store the transmitter in a safe place. Youmay leave the receiver permanently connected to your AIC. If you will not be using thetransmitter for a long period of time (two weeks or more), it is recommended that youremove the battery before storage to prevent battery run-down. Remember to re-installthe battery before the next use.Battery life:The battery in your transmitter should last two to three months in normal use. Replacethe battery if the transmitter fails the “tap test”, or if you notice a significantly decreasedoperating range. Use a good quality 9-volt alkaline battery. Inexpensive “standard”batteries will not last as long, and increase the risk of battery failure and leakage whichcould damage your transmitter and void the warranty.Service and repair:Other than changing the battery, there are no user serviceable components in the ARCON Heart RateTransmitter or Receiver. If your equipment fails to operate correctly, contact VerNova Customer Service at(800) 532-7266 or (757) 221-8134 for information about service and repair. Any attempt to repair ormodify this equipment without authorization will void the warranty and likely void the user’s authority tooperate this equipment
Copyright © 2000, VerNova, Inc, 1166 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA. All rightsreserved.Limited Product Warranty: VerNova warrants that the hardware products accompanying thisdocumentation shall be free from significant defects in material and workmanship for a period of one yearfrom the date of purchase. This warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser.VerNova’s entire liability for any breach of warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the hardware.This warranty is void if failure of the hardware has resulted from accident, abuse or misapplication.FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement: This hardware device complies with Part 15 of the FCCRules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmfulinterference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

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