Acumen EON BASIX ES, EON BASIX User Manual

Table of Contents

Warning ...............................................

Mission Statement ..................................

One Year Limited Warranty ....................

EON Basix (ES) Features .......................

The Components ....................................

Operating Your EON Basix (ES) .............

Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor......

Buttons and Functions .........................

Modes of Operation ...........................

Time Mode ...................................

Heart Rate Mode ..........................

In-Zone Goal Countdown Mode ......

Calorie Mode ...................................

Determining Your Exercise Factor ...

Battery Replacement ...............................

General Precautions ...............................

Technical Specifications ..........................

Technical Display Guide ..........................

Service and Repair .................................

Overexertion can cause serious injury, including heart
attacks. Some individuals cannot safely elevate their heart
rate to the levels of typically used heart rate training zones.
No one should begin an exercise program without first
obtaining medical clearance, especially if there is a personal
or family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, if
you are over age 40, have diabetes, high cholesterol, smoke
cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain medications.
Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you notice
signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left neck area,
shoulder or arm, light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual
paleness or fainting. Also note that the signals used by this
monitor may interfere with a pacemaker or other implanted
devices. Consult the manufacturer of the implant device
and/or your physician prior to using this monitor.

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EON Basix (ES)

Congratulations!

Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate
technology! Your purchase shows that you are
serious about your exercise and are committed
to achieving your best. Today, getting the most
from your exercise doesn’t necessarily mean
you have to spend longer periods of time to
achieve your goals. With Target Heart Rate
Training, you will increase the effectiveness
of your workout by monitoring and quantifying
your results every step of the way. For most
individuals as little as 20 minutes in your target
heart rate zone each session is enough to
achieve substantial health improvements. The
Acumen EON Basix (ES) will act as your
personal coach and guide you to your fitness
goals more effectively.

Mission Statement

At Acumen we have listened to what people
such as yourself have been asking for in a
heart rate monitor and are committed to your
satisfaction. We know you will enjoy all of the
added features, along with those never found
before in other heart rate monitors, and the
ease of use incorporated into our products. If
you ever have any questions, comments or
suggestions, please write or call our staff. We
greatly value your feedback and look forward
to continuing to provide you with products and
support that‘s second to none. Thank you for
your purchase and anticipated support.

Product Development Team

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One Year Limited Warranty

This product is warranted by Acumen Inc. for
one year from date of purchase (with the
exception of batteries and elastic chest strap)
against defects in workmanship and material.
During that period, these defects will be repaired
or the product will be replaced at Acumen Inc.
option without charge. This warranty covers
normal consumer usage and does not cover
damage which occurs in shipment or failure
which results from accident, misuse, abuse,
tampering, alteration or disassembling of the
product or improper maintenance. This warranty
is effective only if the product is purchased and
operated in the USA and does not extend to
any units which have been used in violation of
written instructions furnished by Acumen Inc.,
or to units which have been altered or modified
without authorization of Acumen Inc., or to
damage to products or parts thereof which have
had the serial number removed, altered,
defected or rendered illegible. Product must be
returned to local authorized dealer for service
if purchased outside USA. .

Note: Please return product to local authorized
dealer for service if purchased outside USA.

Please visit our website http://www.acumen

inc.com for warranty registration.

EON Basix (ES) Features

• Shock resistant design

• Water resistant to 30 meters

• ECG accurate heart rate

• EZ-Set Target Zone
programming with audible and visual alarm
indicators

• 12/24 hr. time display with daily alarm

• In Zone Goal Count Down Timer (0-60
minutes)

• Calorie

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The Components

Your EON Basix (ES) package includes:
A.) Pulse watch receiver (EON Basix or EON Basix ES)

• Sleek, sporty styling with an easy to read

display and comfortable button locations.

B.) Chest transmitter

• Soft flexible electrodes comfortably hug your

chest providing optimum stability.

C.) Adjustable elastic strap with EZ-Fit Belt Clip

• Easy to adjust and includes a unique angled

design patented clip which helps eliminate
slippage and provides added comfort. .

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or

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EON Basix

C

Elastic Strap

B

“Angle-Fit” Belt Clip

EON Basix ES

Chest Transmitter

Operating Y our EON Basix (ES)

I. Attaching Your Heart Rate Monitor

1.) Attach the transmitter belt to your chest.

Attach the adjustable strap: insert round end
of clip through the hole and twist (Fig.1).

Fig. 1

Elastic

Transmitter

Transmitter

Strap

Belt Clip

Patented Angle Design

Adjust the tension of the strap: to fit snugly
but comfortably around your chest (Fig.2).

Fig. 2

Moisten the transmitter electrodes: apply a

small drop of water on each of the two contact
areas (Fig.3).

Fig. 3

Belt Clip

Elastic
Strap

Electrode

2.) Attach your wrist monitor. The watch does

not have to be attached to your wrist to register
your heart rate, but it should be within 3 feet
of your chest.

3.) Press the MODE/SET button to start the

heart rate reading.

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II. Buttons and Functions

• MODE/SET Button

- Press momentarily to

change modes; to
proceed to the next

RESE

T/

MODE

/SET

item in the setting
mode.

- Press and hold to

enter or exit the setting
mode.

• RESET/

Button

- Press momentarily to adjust the digits in the

setting mode (press and hold to change it
fast).

- Press and hold to switch alarm sound ON/

OFF in Time or Heart Rate Mode (indicated
by “

” icon displaying on the screen); to clear

the data of calories in Calorie Mode. .

Note: All buttons produce one short beep when
pressed. Press and hold operation also produces
another beep. When the daily alarm is beeping,
it can be silenced by pressing any button.

III. Modes of Operation

To toggle through different modes, press the
MODE/SET button.

Press &

hold MODE/SET

Time

Press MODE/SET button

hold MODE/SET

Heart Rate

Press MODE/SET button

button

Press &

button

Set Time &

Daily Alarm

Set Personal

Data

In-Zone Goal

Countdown Timer

Press MODE/SET button

Calories

Note: If no button is pressed for 60 seconds, the
watch will automatically exit the setting mode.

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Time Mode

The watch firstly enter Time Mode when turned on.

Setting the time

1. From Time Mode

press and hold the
MODE/ SET button to
enter the setting mode.

2. Hour (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ /

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

3. Minutes (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

4. 12/24 Hr. Time (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

5. Daily Alarm (blinking)

- Set ON or OFF by

using the RESET/
button.

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

button.

button.

button.

6. Alarm Hour (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

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button.

7. Alarm Minutes (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/

- Press the MODE/SET

button to exit the
setting mode.

button.

Heart Rate Mode

From Time Mode press the MODE/SET button
once to go to Heart Rate Mode and begin your
exercise.

The “

” icon indicates the heart rate circuit is
on. If your transmitter is correctly attached,
the clock incon should begin to blink and your
current heart rate in beats per minute will come
up on the display. If no heart rate or key action
for 15 seconds, and for 5 minutes between
two heart rates, the heart rate circuit will switch
itself off. To restart it by pressing the
MODE/SET button.

Target Zone Alarm

Your Target Zone autosets based on age
setting, modifying it is optional. Your watch will
provide both a visual indicator (by flashing the
heart rate digits) and an audible alarm (by
beeping with the rhythmic beating of your
current heart rate) if your heart rate is above
or below your target zone. The “ TZ”, “TZ”
or “TZ ” icons will indicate that your heart
rate is above, within or below the target zone
respectively.

Setting Your Personal Data

1. From Heart Rate

Mode press and hold
the MODE/SET button
to enter the setting
mode.

2. Age (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ button.

- Press the MODE/SET
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button to proceed to

the next item. (If you
want to use the built­in EZ-setting of 65%­85% of your max., set
only your age and skip
steps 4 & 5.)

3. Target Zone Alarm

(blinking)

- Set ON or OFF by

using the RESET/
button.

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

4. Upper Target Zone

Limit (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ button.

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

5. Lower Target Zone

Limit (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ button.

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

6. In-Zone Goal Count-

down Timer (blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ button.

- Press the MODE/SET

button to proceed to
the next item.

7. Exercise Factor

(blinking)

- Set by using the

RESET/ button.
(Refer to page 10 to
set it)

- Press the MODE/SET

button to exit the setting
mode.

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In-Zone Goal Countdown Mode

From Heart Rate Mode,
press the MODE/SET button
once to enter In-Zone Goal
Countdown Mode.

The In-Zone Goal Countdown timer will be
activated (indicated by “:“ blinking), the minute
your heart rate reaches the set Target Zone.
After reaching the set goal, it produces four
long beeps, the timer will be stopped and the
display shows the “In-Zone Countdown time
setting“ alternating with “GOAL“. To clear it by
pressing and holding the RESET/
In-Zone Countdown Mode.

button in the

Calorie Mode

From In-Zone Countdown
Mode, press the
MODE/SET button once to
enter Calorie Mode. The
calorie counter automatically
(and only) activates when the watch is receiving
the heart rate signals. To clear the calories ,
simply press and hold the RESET/
the Calorie Mode. If not clear, the calories
consumed in the next exercise will add up.

Note: The rate of calorie consumption can vary
drastically from one individual to another. The
calorie counter on this monitor is designed to
provide you with an estimate based on standard
average rates of consumption. In most cases
it’s best to underestimate your calories
consumed by setting the Exercise Factor lower.

button in

Determining Your Exercise
Factor

The Exercise Factor is one of the variables
used by the watch in estimating the amount of
calories burned during your workout. The most
common forms of exercise are listed in the table
below.
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Select a number from the table below based
on how hard you plan to exercise for a given
activity and set your watch accordingly (see
Setting Instructions on page 9).

If you do not find the particular activity you are
looking for, refer to one that is similar.

Table of Exercise Factor Settings

Exercise

Aerobics
Basketball
Bowling
Cycling
Dancing
Football
Golf
Hiking
Jumping Rope
Running
Skating (Ice/Inline)
Skiing (Cross -Country)
Skiing (Downhill/Water)
Swimming
Stair Climbing
Tennis
Volleyball
Walking
Weight Training

Intensity Level

Light

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7
2

3-5

3
6-7
4-5
3-5

8

8-10

5
6-7

5

4

4
4-5

3

3
3-4

Medium

7,8
8,9

3
6-8
4-6

8

6
5-8

9,10

11-15

6,7

8-10

6,7
5-7
5,6
6-7
4,5
4-6
5-8

High

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10-12

4

9,10

7,8

9,10

7

9-11
11,12
16,17

8,9

11,12

8

8-10

7,8
8,9

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7

9,10

Battery Replacement

We recommend that you should take it to a
local jewelry store or an authorized Acumen
service center in order to guarantee that it will
maintain its water resistance. Improper battery
replacement or service will void the warranty.
If you fell comfortable replacing your own
batteries, be careful to notice how the old
battery comes out and the proper positioning
of the hold-down

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contacts before removing it. Also, be careful
to line up the o-ring gasket properly before
replacing the battery door cover. To insure
battery water resistance, it’s a good idea to
smear a small drop of silicone lubricant spray
on the rubber o-ring.

Note:The watch will enter the shelf mode
after changing battery (i.e. blank screen).
Press any button to return to normal mode.

General Precautions

Do not operate buttons under water. Although
your watch is water resistant, be sure that you
do not operate its buttons under water as
pressure can cause them to leak.

Dry off transmitter after use. The transmitter
will automatically shut itself off once you have
disconnected it from your chest. However, it
is important to thoroughly dry it off after every
use, since moisture in the electrodes can cause
it to remain on longer.

Electrode precautions. Be sure not to
excessively twist or bend the electrode portions
of the chest transmitter (never bend
backwards), especially when storing it. This
can permanently damage their conductivity
and cause mechanical damage to the internal
circuit.

Global Reset. If your watch should ever get
stuck or act erratically due to dropping it, static
shock or some other unforeseen reasons, this
feature will allow you to reset the watch and
return all settings back to their internal defaults.
To perform this function by pressing and holding
all buttons at once. The watch will enter the
shelf mode, which is of the blank screen. Press
any button to restart it. .

Caution: THIS WILL CLEAR EVERYTHING!
Including all of your personal settings.

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Technical Specifications

Shock Resistance
Water Resistance

Operating
Temperature

Battery Type

Battery Life

Time Default
Mode

Global Reset

Shock resistant design
98 feet (~ 30 meters)

Not intended for diving
32˚F to 122˚F (0˚C to 50˚C)
Chest transmitter:

Lithium CR2050 or
CR2032
Watch: Lithium CR2032

Approx. 2.5 years, average
use of 1 hr./day, 7 days/
week.

The watch will automatically
return to Time Mode if no
heart rate or no key action
for 5 minutes.

This feature will clear all
memory data and user
settings and return all
settings to the default
values listed. Press and
hold both buttons for 3
seconds, the watch will
enter the shelf mode (also
happens at battery replace­ment).

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Technical Display Guide

Display Items

Time

Alarm Time
Age
Heart Rate

Display
TZ Alarm
Upper Target

Zone Limit
Lower Target

Zone Limit

Note: Upper TZ Limit cannot be set less than
Lower TZ Limit and Lower TZ Limit cannot be set
more than Upper TZ Limit. However, they can be
set within 1 beat of each other, or either one can
be set to OFF.

In-Zone Goal
Countdown Timer

Exercise Factor
Calorie Display

Default Setting

8 AM / 12 Hr

AM & PM

*
indicators shown

only in the Setting
Mode.

8 AM/ OFF
30

OFF
162 beats per

minute
124 beats per

minute

0
5

0

Range

12/24 hr. clock

ON/OFF
7 - 99

20 - 250 bpm

ON/OFF
OFF, 20 - 250

OFF, 20 - 250

0 -60 minutes

0 -20

0 - 9999 kcal. (rolls
over at 10000)

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Service and Repair

Do not attempt to repair your product. Should
the product malfunction, you should first First
visit our website at www.acumeninc.com for
CONSUMER CUSTOMER SERVICE. If the
problem cannot be resolved, you will be asked
to return the product to the factory for repair.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
open housing and repair the product. Should
you do this, your warranty will be voided.
Securely package and return the product prepaid
to:

101 A Executive Drive Suite 100

Acumen Inc.,

Sterling, VA 20166. USA.

To Return for Service

a. First visit our website at: www.acumeninc.
com /support.htm to obtain a Return
Authorization Number.

b. Enclose your name, address and phone
number.
c. Enclose the date of purchase (or receipt as

a gift)

d. An explanation of the malfunction or reason

for return.

e. Seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) Check

or Money Order payable to Acumen Inc. for
return postage and handling.

f. To insure prompt ‘In warranty’ service, be

sure to include proof of date of purchase.

We recommend you take the necessary
precaution of insuring the parcel.

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©Copyright 2003 ACUMEN, INC., 101A Executive

Drive Suite 100 Sterling, VA 20166 USA

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be

used or reproduced in any form or by any means

without prior written permission of ACUMEN, INC.

Acumen™ & EZ-Set Target Zone™ are trademarks of

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EZ-Set Target Zone
Angled Belt Clip

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Revised on Jan.11’03 P/N: 81-030101-00