USER’S MANUAL
ambiotex GmbH
Fürststr. 49
72072 Tübingen
Germany
T: 07072-53 81 22
info@ambiotex.com
www.ambiotex.com
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents................................................................................................................................... 2
Package Contents .................................................................................................................................. 3
For your Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Warnings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
Notice for Customers in Canada and the U.S.A .................................................................................................... 4
Notices for Customers in Europe .............................................................................................................................. 4
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Intended purpose ................................................................................................................................... 5
Useful hints ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Charging .................................................................................................................................................. 5
The ambiotex Shirt ................................................................................................................................ 5
Washing instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
The ambiotex TechUnit ........................................................................................................................ 6
First Steps ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Using the app .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Run a performance test ...................................................................................................................... 10
The training zones in detail ................................................................................................................ 10
Heart rate variability ........................................................................................................................... 11
Stress-Test ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Additional information ....................................................................................................................... 14
Questions & Answers (Troubleshooting) ........................................................................................ 14
Contact .................................................................................................................................................. 15
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This icon marks warnings. To prevent possible injury, read all warnings before using
this ambiotex Product
Turn of immediately in the event of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or an unusual
smell coming from the device, unplug the
USB charging cable or pull it off the shirt.
Do not use in presence of flammable
gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the
presence if flammable gas, as this could
result in explosion or fire.
Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts
could result in injury. In the event of
malfunction, the products should be
repaired only by a qualified technician.
Do not leave the product where it will
be exposed to extremely high
temperatures(enclosed automobile or
in direct sunlight)
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage or fire.
Do not use near pacemakers
The magnetic snaps may
interfere with pacemakers.
Please do not us the device, if you have a
pacemaker.
Do not wear the TechUnit while it is
connected with a USB cable
Failure to do so can result in injury.
Only use the TechUnit in the allowed
temperature range of -10 °C to 50 °C
Protect the TechUnit from rain and
intensive moisture
Failure to observe this precaution
could cause damage
Package Contents
Be sure all items listed here were included with your ambiotex system.
ambiotex TechUnit
Micro USB charging cable
User’s Manual
For your Safety
To prevent damage to your ambiotex product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following
safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions
where all those who use the product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section
are indicated by the following symbol:
Warnings
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Notices
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice for Customers in Canada and the U.S.A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). 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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne
doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Notices for Customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that electrical equipment is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is
designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not
dispose of as household waste. Separate collection and recycling helps conserve
natural resources and prevent negative consequences for human health and the environment that
might result from incorrect disposal. For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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Always remove the TechUnit from the Shirt before washing.
Introduction
Congratulations on your Ambiotex t-shirt!
The Ambiotex t-shirt will help to improve your personal training performance and will also help
you to prevent overtraining. The performance diagnostic enables you to determine your individual
running and cycling anaerobic threshold. The training zones resulting from your threshold are
shown on the activity screen along with your current stress level.
These features ensure that you train in an optimal range at any time.
Intended purpose
The purpose of the Ambiotex system is to control the training and to analyze the function of the
autonomic nervous system of (performance-orientated) athletes and people interested in health
topics. Ambiotex is not a medical product and may therefore not be used for any diagnosis of
disease.
Useful hints
If you have not performed physical activity or strenuous sports for some time, we recommend you
to have your fitness checked by a physician first. Ambiotex does not evaluate your personal
medical fitness. While your performance is being tested, your body will be strained until it reaches
the point of subjective exhaustion. The test will be carried out at your own risk and should only be
done after a previous medical fitness check-up.
Charging
Your ambiotex device should have shipped partially charged. To charge the TechUnit, use the
enclosed USB cable to connect the device directly to your computer.
The ambiotex Shirt
The ambiotex Shirt has 2 sensor locations for the EKG readings and 1
respiration sensor around your chest
Washing instructions
Please machine wash your shirt at or below 40°C. Do not bleach, tumble dry
or iron the shirt.
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The ambiotex TechUnit
1. USB Connector: Please use the USB Connector to
charge the TechUnit with the enclosed Micro USB
Charging cable.
2. Magnetic snap connectors: These connectors are used
to attach the TechUnit to the Shirt. Please ensure
proper connection between shirt and TechUnit before
using it.
3. LED Button: The button is used to turn the TechUnit on
and off. The LEDs behind the button indicate the status
of the TechUnit.
a. No flashing: TechUnit is turned off.
b. Fast flashing green and red LEDs: TechUnit is in
advertising mode and ready to be paired with
your smart phone
c. Green flashing: TechUnit is paired with a smart phone. You can turn the green
flashing light off in the settings tab of your ambiotex app.
If you charge the TechUnit, the LEDs have the following meaning:
1. Red flashing LED every 2 seconds: Battery is charging
2. Constant green light: TechUnit has finished charging
To turn on the TechUnit, press the Button and release.
To turn the TechUnit of, press and hold the Button for 3 seconds. Then release the button.
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Figure 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
First Steps
1. Downloading the app
a. Please send your Apple-ID to contact@ambiotex.com
b. Afterwards you will receive an invitation to TestFlight via e-mail. This program
created by Apple allows conducting external tests by iOS Apps. We would like to
fix any errors that may occur as soon as possible. This will be realized through
TestFlight.
c. Please download the TestFlight App from the Apple-Store as described in your
invitation e-mail.
d. Open TestFlight and install the ambiotex app.
2. Once you’ve opened TestFlight you will be asked if ambiotex may have access to your
HealthKit data and if it should forward your activity data to HealthKit. This does not affect
the app’s function.
3. Connect the TechUnit (TU)
a. Start the app; it will search for TUs
available. (Fig. 1)
b. Put the TU on the table right in
front of you. Switch on the TU by
pressing the yellow button on the
front side. The LED should now be
blinking.
c. After a few seconds, the TU should
be visible as shown on figure 2. In
case you don’t see any TU, please
try to first switch Bluetooth off and
then on your smartphone.
d. Select the TU in the displayed list to get yourself connected with it. The next time
this connection should be established automatically.
e. Now you can see the start screen of the app (Fig. 3)
f. The TU can be switched off again by pressing the button for 5 seconds, then letting
go.
4. In order to determine your calorie consumption and your stress level precisely as possible,
we ask you to store your personal data in the personal settings. You will need to click the
symbol for personal settings which is placed on the lower right of the start screen. In the
section „My profile“ you will be asked to enter your personal information such as name,
gender, age, height and resting pulse. If you’re connected to the Apple HealthKit, some of
the fields might have been filled in already. Now go back to the start screen.
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Using the app
Put on the shirt and attach the TU to the magnetic connectors. Check if the TU is fitting well.
Sometimes (this particularly applies to people with dry skin) it is necessary to moisten the sensors
at the shirt with a drop of water first.
The following values are shown on the start screen:
1. Activity calories: Consumed calories while your
activities were being recorded
2. Heart rate: After a few seconds the heart rate will
be indicated here. The heart rate will be averaged
over 10 seconds so the display does not appear
unsteady.
3. Stress level: We show the stress level in a range of 1-10, whereby factors like age, daytime
and gender are considered automatically. A low value corresponds to a minor stress level.
For more detailed information please see section „heart rate variability”.
On the lower edge of the start screen you can find the following control elements:
This button will lead you to the view of your personal activity history. The first view is
showing the target achievement of the daily goal you’ve set (Fig. 4). With a swipe to the left,
you can view your performance history. (Fig. 5).
On swiping bottom-up, you will be receiving an overview of your performed activities (Fig.
6). For more details please click the respective activity (Fig. 7).
Scroll down the detailed view to see elevation information and GPS track. You can also
export your data as CSV file at the bottom of the view.
Clicking this symbol on the top right on the screen will enable you to export RR
intervals on user-defined periods.
You can choose your activity by clicking the stopwatch symbol. You may select between
outdoor and indoor activities and tests. The difference between outdoor and indoor
activities is the registration of the GPS track. Choose your activity and start the registration
by clicking the „start” button. Press „pause“ in order to pause the activity and end or resume
by clicking „stop“ Activities must take at least one minute to be saved.
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If you intend to have your data saved long-term, you must start an activity. Otherwise
only parts of the data will be shown and registered.
On clicking this symbol you can modify and save your individual settings, such as personal
information. You can also switch off the blinking LED light at the TechUnit.
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Run a performance test
The activity button allows you to get to the performance tests in order to determine your
individual anaerobic threshold while running or cycling. This threshold will be used to determine
your personal training zones. It varies from individual to individual and also depends on the sport
you’re doing. The test is very useful if you decide to plan your exercises.
You either need a treadmill or a cycling ergometer to carry out the test. On selecting the test on
your iPhone, you will see a screen showing an introduction to the test procedure. The test itself
will be performed by means of voice-guided instructions. Please don’t end the test before you are
subjectively exhausted, i.e. you should feel like you can’t keep your current level of efficiency
during the next 3-minute phase. The test ends with a cool down phase. Finally, the result will be
calculated by the app in order to determine your training zones. The test result can be viewed in
the personal history.
The training zones in detail
We divide the heart rate in five zones:
1. Compensation range(KB)
Training within the compensation range serves as an active recovery right after
competitions or hard practice. The energy that is needed for the activity is mostly supplied
through the process of fat metabolism. The performance intensity of these units is less
than 50 per cent of the „individual anaerobic threshold”.
2. Basic endurance 1 (GA1)
Training within the compensation range serves as an active recovery right after
competitions or hard practice. The energy that is needed for the activity is mostly supplied
through the process of fat metabolism. The performance intensity of these units is less
than 50 per cent of the „individual anaerobic threshold.
3. Basic endurance 2 (GA2)
Training within the compensation range serves as an active recovery right after
competitions or hard practice. The energy that is needed for the activity is mostly supplied
through the process of fat metabolism. The performance intensity of these units is less
than 50 per cent of the „individual anaerobic threshold.
4. Development range (EB)
The DA optimizes and develops the aerobic-anaerobic transition area, the so-called
threshold performance. Moreover the elimination of lactate will be improved. Particularly
the carbohydrate metabolism will be required for this process. The heart rate is between
90 - 110% of the anaerobic threshold.
5. Peak performance (SB)
Training to the peak performance helps develop competition-specific endurance and
speed while also improving the maximum oxygen intake and the peak anaerobic
performance capability. (VO2max). This is also known as the „lactic capacity test”. This
training targets the anaerobic metabolism by providing energy through carbohydrate and
phosphate metabolism. The heart rate is 110% of the anaerobic threshold.
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Please be aware, that your value will be added up within a 5-minute period. If you are
standing up or walking during that period, the value will be changed due to your
changing activity and the elevated pulse rate related to it. As a result, the calculation
of your heart rate variability will be modified.
Heart rate variability
The interval of two heartbeats is usually determined by successive R waves, the so-called RR
interval. At a closer look, you will notice that the duration of intervals normally differ in a
millisecond range. (See next figure). The intervals‘ behavior determines the heart rate variability.
This irregularity is mainly caused by normal respiration. Try it yourself: Feel your pulse and take a
deep, steady breath in and out. You will notice that while inhaling your heart rate is increasing,
whereas on exhalation the heart rate is decreasing.
This capacity to adapt to the breathing rate is controlled by the vegetative or autonomic nervous
system via parasympathetic and sympathetic activation. This system in our body is responsible for
recovery and regeneration. If the sympathetic nervous system activates due to stress or over
training, the heart rate will not change while breathing and the heart rate variability will decrease
accordingly.
Our stress level particularly measures the parasympathetic activation and compares it to the
reference values of people of the same age and same sex at similar daytime and under normal
conditions. The stress level 5 applies to this reference value. In other words, achieving a value
below 5 means that you are more relaxed than average, whereas achieving a value above 5 means
that you are more stressed than average.
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Stress-Test
The ambiotex stress-test takes 5 minutes 35 seconds and provides a quick overview of the current
status of the autonomic nervous system. It will neither represent any medical diagnosis nor
suggest any kind of therapy. Please ask your doctor for advice if you have concerns due to the test
results. To start the test, please register your e-mail address in the profile so the test result can be
sent to it as a pdf file. The test result contains the following components:
1. Condition of the autonomic nervous system
The graphic shows a color-coded measurement
result with regard to the sympathovagal balance
(i.e. the balance between the sympathetic and the
parasympathetic nervous system) as well as the
autonomic adaptability (resistance to stress,
physical fitness). The meaning of each axis can be
found on the respective heading. The graphic
provides a quick overview of the current and
former results.
2. Heart rhythm diagram
This image compares the time period of two
successive RR intervals and can be interpreted as
follows: The respective previous RR interval will be
displayed in the x-axis and the current one in the yaxis. If a 910ms interval is succeeded by one of
825ms, then a data point will be displayed at
910ms on the RR-axis and a data point of 825 will
be displayed on the RR+1-axis. Both of these
numbers are defining a point in the diagram. The
diagram allows drawing conclusions on the HRV.
3. Written interpretation
In this section your measured values will be
transmitted into a written form. The image below will give you an example:
4. HRV-Parameter compared to control group
A multiplicity of statistically generated parameters is compared with reference data. . Each
parameter is to be interpreted by medically trained staff only.
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Parameter
Meaning
ØRR
Average heart rate over the whole measuring period of 5:35 min.
SDRR
Also called SDNN, standard deviation of the RR-intervals. The parameter
represents the sympathetic and parasympathetic total activation over a
measuring period of approx. 5 min.
RMSSD
The RMSSD (Root-Mean-Square of successive Differences) is currently the
most popular and proven measure of the parasympathetic heart regulation.
TP
The TP (total power) parameter also represents the total status of the
autonomic nervous system and highly correlates with the SDNN.
VLF
Very Low Frequency, is influenced by thermoregulatory and vasomotor
processes.
LF
Low Frequency mainly describes the sympathetic influence on the heart
rhythm regulation.
HF
High Frequency describes the parasympathetic influence on the regulation of
the heart rhythm.
LF/HF
The LF/HF-ratio describes the sympathovagal balance of the autonomic
nervous system and reveals shifts in the balance between the sympathetic
and parasympathetic nervous system. .
Ln(LF/HF)
The natural logarithm of the previous LF/HF quotient.
AR-Index
Autonomic regulation index, i.e. health index of the autonomic nervous
system. Developed by the ZNF research group.
The following table gives you a survey of the parameters and their meaning
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Additional information
1. Offline Mode
If the connection to your smart phone should suddenly be interrupted, the TU will keep on
registering your activity data and buffer it internally. As soon as the connection has been
re-established, the TU will transmit the missing data on your iPhone. This action may take
some time due to the transmission rate of the BLE. For example: One hour of data may
take up to 6 min. to transfer. The TU is able to buffer up to 24 hours of data.
2. Battery life of your iPhone
On doing outdoor activities while using the TU, the runtime of your battery can be
shortened considerably. This problem is mainly caused by the registration of the GPS
coordinates. Before doing any kind of outdoor activities, always ensure that your battery is
fully charged.
Questions & Answers (Troubleshooting)
Problem: The TU can’t establish any connection
Solution: Sometimes it may occur that the TU is not being detected. The problem can be solved
easily by switching the Bluetooth-connection on your iPhone on and off again and starting the TU
anew.
Problem: The TU states, that it is connected, however it lost connection to the smart phone
Solution: In case of an Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), the TechUnit may get into an undefined
mode. If that is the case, please reset the TechUnit manually (Press button for 3 seconds to turn it
off, press button again for restart)
Problem: Where is the charge status of the TechUnit indicated?
Solution: The charge status of the TechUnit is shown on the home screen of the ambiotex app, i.e.
on the upper left corner of the screen. The blinking LED light indicates that the TechUnit is
switched on. It does not provide any information about the battery charge level.
Problem: The stress level is extremely low even though I am moving.
Solution: It takes 5 minutes to have the stress level determined. If you should have moved too
excessively within this 5 minute-period, your heart rate has been increasing. The change of your
heart rate will be affected by your breath. In this case the stress level cannot be determined
accurately. Please sit down for 5 min. or just stand still and you will surely obtain a reasonable
value.
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Contact
Ambiotex GmbH
Fürststr. 49
72072 Tübingen
Germany
For further information please contact our support desk:
https://ambiotex.freshdesk.com
Or you can also get in touch with us via contact@ambiotex.com
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