Beurer PM18 Operating Instructions
heart rate monitor
herzfrequenz pulsuhr
german|engineering
PM 18
Operating Instructions
Gebrauchsanleitung
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope of delivery......................................................................... 2
2. Important Notes...........................................................................2
3. Interesting Facts about this HR Monitor ...................................4
Measuring your pulse .................................................................4
Measuring the distance when running or walking ......................5
General information for training..................................................6
4. Functions of the HR monitor......................................................7
5. General Operation of the HR Monitor........................................8
General Operation of the HR Monitor......................................... 8
Buttons on the HR monitor .......................................................................8
Display....................................................................................................... 9
Power saving mode.................................................................................10
Main menus .............................................................................................10
Pulse measurement .................................................................11
Basic settings/Personal data ....................................................12
Overview..................................................................................................12
Setting the stride length for walking and running.....................................13
Setting the sensitivity of the sensor for pace counting ............................13
Training ....................................................................................14
Set training zones.................................................................................... 14
Display speed/distance............................................................................15
Display training data................................................................................16
Display calorie and fat consumption........................................................ 16
Operate stop watch .................................................................................17
Timer ........................................................................................17
Alarm clock...............................................................................18
6. Changing the Batteries .............................................................19
7. Troubleshooting ........................................................................20
8. Technical Specifications and Batteries................................... 20
9. Explanation of the Abbreviations on the Display................... 21
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1. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Heart rate monitor with wrist band
In addition: These operating instructions and separate short instructions
2. IMPORTANT NOTES
Please read these operating instructions carefully, keep them for future reference and also make them available to others. Pay attention
to all information in these operating instructions!
Training
Did you know that doing daily at least 10,000 paces or exercising
for half an hour (less for older persons, more for children) is good
for your health.
This HR monitor is not a therapeutic device. It is a training instru-
ment which was developed for the measurement and representation of the human heart rate.
With high-risk sports, please note that the use of the HR monitor
can represent an additional source of injury.
If in doubt or in the case of illnesses, please consult your doctor
about your ideal upper and lower training heart rate, as well as the
recommended duration and frequency of the training. In such a
way, you can achieve optimal results when training.
WARNING: People suffering from cardiovascular diseases or those
with pacemakers should only use this heart rate monitor after having consulted their doctor.
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Application
The heart rate monitor is only intended for private use.
The heart rate monitor may only be used in the manner outlined in
the operating instructions. The manufacturer is not liable for damages that are caused by improper or incorrect use.
The heart rate monitor supports you in many types of training (for
example even when cycling), however all the functions can only be
used during running training.
This HR monitor is waterproof (50m) and thus suitable for use
when swimming. However you must not press any buttons in the
water.
Cleaning and care
From time to time, clean the HR monitor carefully with soapy water.
In addition, once in a while the back of the monitor in particular
should be wiped with a damp cloth. Then rinse the complete HR
monitor with clean water. Carefully dry it with a soft towel.
Do not use skin cream if you would like to use the HR monitor.
Have the battery changed by a specialized dealer (CR2032 3V
lithium battery).
Repair, Accessories and Disposal
Prior to use, you have to ensure that the HR monitor is free of
damage. If in doubt, do not use the HR monitor and consult your
sales representative or the customer service address provided.
Clean your skin and fingers with soap to ensure a better transmis-
sion of the signal when measuring your pulse.
Transmission problems can occur in the case of very dry or thick
skin.
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If your pulse is not measured correctly or not at all: Wet the tips of
your fingers or use a conductive paste.
Avoid twisting and bending your wrist when measuring.
Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or authorized
dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the HR monitor! In the case of complaints, please consult your dealer or the
service address.
If you have a complaint, please replace the battery at a specialized
dealer beforehand.
The warranty expires if the monitor is opened or due to improper
use.
Use the HR monitor only in combination with Beurer original ac-
cessories.
Avoid contact with suntan lotions or the like, since these can cause
damage to the imprint or plastic components.
Please dispose of the HR monitor and used batteries
only in accordance with the Waste Electric and Electronic
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE. For inquiries,
please contact the municipal authority responsible for
disposal in your area.
3. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THIS HR MONITOR
Measuring your pulse
With this HR monitor (without chest strap) you can monitor your heart
rate and set a training zone corresponding to your training objectives
with an upper and lower limit value. An exact ECG heartbeat is calculated and displayed without having to wear the annoying chest strap.
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To do this, strap the monitor to your wrist and touch
the metal application on the front of the monitor
with your index finger or thumb. Your heart rate can
be determined ECG-exact within a few seconds by
measuring from the metal application via the arm,
upper part of the body, other arm and on to the
sensor plate on the back of the HR monitor. The
monitor has to have direct contact with your skin so
that the sensor plate on the back of your HR monitor can determine your pulse.
This HR monitor is thus suitable in particular for people who cannot or
do not want to wear a chest strap and for sports such as hiking or
walking. Together with the running speed, the pulse measurement
can also calculate the calories consumed as well as the fat burned
during training.
Tip: Measure your heart rate at regular intervals – in particular if your
heart rate increases or decreases -, or at the end of each training
section!
Measuring the distance when running or walking
Sufficient movement is required for healthy living. At least 7,000 10,000 paces or 30 minutes exercise a day is optimal (Source: acc. to
WHO, Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dr. David R. Bassett jr.).
With this HR monitor you have the possibility to check your daily
amount of exercise. An integrated activity sensor provides an overview of your daily movements and calculates the number of paces,
amount of time, the distance covered and the speed. On existing
training monitors a special sensor had to be attached to your foot to
calculate the distance. Now no external sensor is required because of
the integrated activity sensor.
You can specify the typical stride length in the basic settings of the
monitor so that the HR monitor can calculate the distance trained and
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your running speed from the stride length and number of paces. You
can also adjust the sensitivity of the integrated sensor so that the
result does not depend on your personal movement activity.
General information for training
This heart rate monitor serves primarily to measure the human pulse.
By means of various settings, you can support your individual training
program and monitor your pulse. You should monitor your pulse during exercise because you should prevent your heart from excessive
strain on the one hand and on the other in order to achieve the optimal training results. The table provides you with some information on
the selection of your ideal training zone. The maximum heart rate
reduces with advancing age. Information on the training heart rate
must therefore always be in relation to the maximum heart rate. The
following rule of thumb helps to identify the maximum heart rate:
220 – age = maximum heart rate
The following example applies to a 40-year-old person: 220 – 40 = 180
Heart/health
Max. heart rate
range
Display on
monitor
Effect Strengthens the
Suitable for Ideal for
Training Regenerative
programme
50-65% 55-75% 65-80% 80-90% 90-100%
HEALTH FAT-B AROBIC – –
heart and the
circulatory system
beginners
training
Fat burning
zone
The body burns
the highest
percentage of
calories from fat.
Strengthens the
heart and the
circulatory
system,
enhances fitness
Weight control
and loss
Fitness training Endurance
Fitness programme
Improves the
respiratory and
circulatory
system. Ideal to
promote the basic
endurance
Athletes at
amateur level
Endurance
training programme
Improves speed
maintenance and
increases basic
speed.
Ambitious
athletes at
amateur level,
professional
athletes
training
Anaerobic
training
Overloads
specific muscles.
High injury risk for
athletes at
amateur level,
risk to the heart in
case of disease.
Only professional
athletes
Fitness training
addressing
specific zones
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Three pulse ranges have already been preset and stored in the HR
monitor (HEALTH/FAT-B/AROBIC). See chapter “Setting your training
zone” to select and set your pulse limits.
4. FUNCTIONS OF THE HR MONITOR
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HR functions
Exact ECG heart rate measurement
The heart rate symbol flashes during
measurement
Individual training zone adjustable
Acoustic and visual alarm for exit from
the training zone
Calorie consumption in Kcal (based on
the walking or running speed)
Fat burning in g (grams)
Training zone proposal
Activity functions
Number of paces
Total time of activity
Daily deletion of training/activity values
at 3:00 hours
Speed functions
Distance
Current speed
Average speed
Time functions
Time of day
Calendar (up to 2099)
and weekday
Date
Alarm clock
Hour signal
Pushbutton signal
Stop watch
Countdown timer
Settings
Gender, weight,
height, year of birth
Unit of measure selec-
tion
Maximum heart rate
Stride length for walk-
ing and running
Sensitivity of sensor
for pace counting
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5. GENERAL OPERATION OF THE HR MONITOR
General Operation of the HR Monitor
Buttons on the
HR monitor
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LIGHT Pressing quickly illuminates the display for
3 seconds
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MODE Switches between the different menus and set-
ting displays. If you keep the MODE button
pressed for at least 5 seconds, you get into the
setting mode for a menu. Exit the setting mode
also by keeping the MODE button pressed for 5
seconds.
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START/
STOP/
RESET
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SELECT
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SENSOR Metal application on the front of the HR monitor.
Start/stops functions, sets values. Keep
pressed to accelerate input.
Counts values forwards.
Starts and stops the stop watch.
Resets the stop watch function and the re-
sults (Kcal etc.).
Sets values.
Counts values backwards.
Display in training mode.
Starts the pulse measurement automatically
when touching the metal surface.
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Display
1
Top line
2
Bottom line
3
The most important symbols:
An explanation of the display abbreviations can be found in the list of
abbreviations at the end of the operating instructions.
Hour signal is activated
Heart rate is being received
Training zone has been exceeded
Training zone has been underrun
Alarm clock is activated
Heart rate is within the pulse limits
To continue getting exact results, the battery has to be replaced as soon as possible
after this symbol has been displayed.
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Power saving mode
Hold the SELECT button in real time mode for
approx. 5 seconds to enter the power saving
mode. The display is turned off in this mode, so
that the battery can lasts longer. Please note that
the functions (e.g. Time) are still working and the
display is just turned off. Press any button to reactivate the display again.
Main menus
The operation of the HR monitor is organized into three main menus.
From each of the main menus, you can then switch into the relevant
setting menus. Press the MODE button to switch between the main
menus. You get into the setting menus by keeping the MODE button
pressed for about 5 seconds. In the same way you can also exit the
setting menus again and return to the relevant main menu.
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Pulse measurement
The key element of your HR monitor is to record the heart rate. The
simple operation makes it easy for you during training to determine
your current heart rate in between.
Put your index finger or thumb on the metal surface of
the casing. Pay attention that the back of the monitor
has direct contact with your skin.
Press your finger slightly on the metal surface
of the casing for 3-7 seconds continuously.
The heart symbol and the two horizontal lines
in the middle flash during measurement.
As soon as your heart rate has been determined, it is displayed in beats per minute.
In addition, on the right you can see a percentage value which indicates where your
pulse is in comparison to the recommended/set maximum pulse. An arrow appears next to the ZONE symbol, it indicates
whether the heart rate exceeds or falls short of
the set values.
As soon as you remove your finger or press a button, you return to
the mode last used.
Please note: Do not measure you pulse under water!
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Basic settings/Personal data
Overview
In this menu you can set the time, specify basic functions of the HR
monitor and input personal settings.
From the time display, press the MODE button for approx. 5 seconds.
You get into the setting menu with a number of settings; move on to
the next setting by pressing the MODE button. The default settings
flash if you can change them. Change these settings with the
START/STOP/RESET and SELECT buttons.
Exit the setting menu by keeping the MODE button pressed for
approx. 5 seconds.
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Tip: If you keep the START/STOP/RESET and SELECT buttons
pressed for more than 2 seconds, then the relevant setting counts
forwards or backwards automatically until you let the button go.
Setting the stride length for walking and running
An important presetting for the distance and running speed function is
to enter your individual stride length as accurately as possible.
1. Run or walk a distance where you know the exact length (reference distance). For example the 100 meter track in the athletics
stadium.
2. Count the paces you require for it.
3. Divide the reference distance by the number of paces, and you will
get the stride length (e.g. 100 m / 125 paces = 0.8 m = 80 cm).
4. Record this value in the Stride length menu for walking or running,
depending on the relevant type of pace.
If you change the type of pace during training, then this has an effect
on the accuracy of the speed and distance recordings.
Setting the sensitivity of the sensor for pace counting
To achieve an optimum result, the sensitivity of the sensor should be
individually set for the user. Five sensitivity levels can be selected
here (1=Low sensitivity, 5=High sensitivity). To get the optimal setting,
we recommend test runs before the first training. The slower your
running speed, the higher you should select the sensitivity level.
Using the monitor when jogging/walking
Walk or run a distance in your training speed (at least 50 paces). Do
not change your normal running arm movements. Compare the
counted paces with the pace display of the HR monitor, see Chapter
“Display training data”. If the monitor does not display enough paces,
then you have to increase the sensitivity of the sensor. If too many
paces are displayed, then reduce the sensitivity. Once you have ad-
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