Beurer PM26 Operating Instructions
heart rate monitor
herzfrequenz pulsuhr
german|engineering
PM 26
Operating Instructions
Gebrauchsanleitung
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Scope of delivery.............................................................................2
Important Notes ............................................................................... 3
General Information for Training....................................................5
Functions of the HR monitor .......................................................... 6
Transmission of signal and methods of Devices Measurement.7
Getting started ................................................................................. 7
Putting on the heart rate monitor................................................7
Activating the HR watch from transport mode............................7
Putting on the chest strap........................................................... 8
General operation of the heart rate monitor .................................9
Buttons on the heart rate monitor...............................................9
Display...................................................................................... 10
Menus....................................................................................... 10
Basic settings ................................................................................12
Setting basic functions and personal data................................ 12
Setting the training data ...........................................................13
Training...........................................................................................15
Stopping running times............................................................. 15
Recording laps .........................................................................16
Deleting all records................................................................... 16
Displaying training data ............................................................ 16
Displaying the lap overview......................................................17
Alarm clock ....................................................................................18
Timer...............................................................................................19
Technical details and batteries ....................................................20
Abbreviation list ............................................................................23
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SCOPE OF DELIVERY
Heart rate monitor with wrist
band
Chest strap
Elastic tension strap (adjustable)
In addition:
These operating instructions
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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
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.
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.
This heart rate monitor is waterproof (50 m) and therefore suitable
for swimming. No signal transmission is possible underwater,
however, which means you cannot carry out a reading.
Electromagnetic disturbances may occur. (see chapter "Technical
Specifications", page 20)
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Cleaning and care
From time to time, carefully clean your chest strap, elastic chest
strap and heart rate monitor with a soap and water solution. Then
rinse off all components with clean water. Carefully dry them with
a soft towel. You can wash the elastic chest strap in the washing
machine at 30° without fabric softener. The chest strap is not made for the dryer!
Store the chest strap in a clean and dry place. Dirt impairs the
elasticity and functioning of the transmitter. Sweat and moisture
can keep the electrodes wet and consequently activate the
transmitter, which shortens battery life.
Only change the batteries at a specialist dealer.
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.
Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or author-
ized dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the HR
monitor!
Use the HR monitor only in combination with Beurer original ac-
cessories.
Avoid contact with suntan lotions or the like, since these can cau-
se damage to the imprint or plastic components.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
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.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TRAINING
This heart rate monitor serves 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 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
Three preset pulse ranges are saved in the heart rate monitor as
training zone suggestions (HEALTH/FAT-B/AROBIC). For selecting
pulse limits, see chapter "Setting the training data", page 13.
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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FUNCTIONS OF THE HR MONITOR
Pulse functions
Exact ECG heart rate meas-
urement
Transmission: analogue
3 training zone suggestions
Individual training zone ad-
justable
Acoustic alarm upon leaving
training zone
Average heart rate (average)
Maximum training heart rate
Calorie consumption in kcal
Fat burn in grams
Time functions
Time of day
Calendar (up to 2099) and
weekday
Date
Alarm/alarm clock
Stop watch
25 laps for each training,
recall of all of them or each
one. Display of lap time and
average heart rate
Countdown timer
Settings
Gender
Weight
Unit of weight kg/lb
Height
Unit of height in cm or ft/in
Year of birth
Hourly chime
Key tones
12 and 24-hour format
Activity level (3 levels)
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TRANSMISSION OF SIGNAL AND METHODS OF DEVICES MEAS-
UREMENT
Receiving range of the heart rate monitor
Your heart rate monitor picks up the heart rate signals sent by the
chest strap transmitter within a range of 70 centimeters.
Sensors on the chest strap
The entire chest strap consists of two components: the actual chest
strap and an elastic tension belt. There are two ribbed sensors in the
middle on the inside of the chest strap that fits close to the body.
Both sensors determine your heart rate ECG exactly and transmit
this to the heart rate monitor.
The chest strap is compatible with other analogue devices, such as
e.g. ergometers.
GETTING STARTED
Putting on the heart rate monitor
You can wear your heart rate monitor like a wrist watch.
Activating the HR watch from transport mode
During transport, nothing is shown on the display. You can activate
your heart rate monitor from the transport mode by pressing any
button for 5 seconds.
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Putting on the chest strap
Tighten the chest strap with the elastic tension
belt. Adjust the length of the belt such that the
belt is snug, but neither too loose nor too tight.
Position the belt around the chest such that the
logo is facing outwards and in the correct position directly over the breast bone. For men, the
chest belt should be located directly below the
pectoral muscles, for women, directly below the
breast.
Since optimal contact between the skin and the heart rate sensors
can not be created immediately, it may take some time until the
heart rate is measured and displayed. If necessary, alter the position of the transmitter in order to achieve optimal contact. Most of
the time, sufficient contact is achieved through the accumulation
of sweat beneath the chest strap. You can, however, also wet the
contact points on the inside of the chest strap. For this, lift the
chest strap up from the skin slightly and wet the two sensors with
saliva, water or ECG gel (available at the chemistry). The contact
between the skin and chest strap may not be interrupted also with
greater movements of the thorax such as during deep breathing.
Significant chest hair can interfere with and even prevent contact.
Put on the chest strap a few minutes before starting in order to
warm it up to body temperature and establish optimal contact.
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GENERAL OPERATION OF THE HEART RATE MONITOR
Buttons on the heart rate monitor
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LAP Stops individual training laps.
2
MODE Switches between the main menus. If you
keep the MODE button pressed for at least
3 seconds, you get into the setting mode for
a menu. Exit the setting mode also by keeping the MODE button pressed for 3 seconds.
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ST/STP/RESET
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LIGHT
Start/stops functions, sets values. Keep
pressed to accelerate input.
Counts values forwards.
Starts and stops the stop watch.
When held down, resets the stopwatch
function and the results data (kcal etc.).
When held down for 3 seconds, the dis-
play will light up for 3 seconds. Note: does
not apply in the setup menu for basic settings and personal data.
Counts down set values.
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Display
1
2
3
An explanation of the display abbreviations can be found in the list of
abbreviations at the end of the operating instructions.
Top line
Bottom line
Symbols
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 inside the preset pulse limits
MAX
Maximum heart rate
AVG
Average heart rate
Menus
Operation of the heart rate monitor is based on main menus. From
the main menus (except lap overview), you can switch to the rele-
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vant settings menu. You can switch between the main menus with
the MODE button. You can reach the settings menus by holding the
MODE button down for around 3 sec. You can leave the settings
menus in the same way and return to the relevant main menu.
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Power-saving mode
In the time display main menu, press the LAP button for approx.
5 sec to turn on power-saving mode. The display is turned off in this
mode, so that the battery can last 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.
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BASIC SETTINGS
Setting basic functions and personal data
In the time display main menu, you can set the time, set basic functions of the heart rate monitor and specify personal settings.
In the time display main menu, hold down the MODE button for
approx. 3 sec. 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 LIGHT buttons.
Exit the setting menu by keeping the MODE button pressed for approx. 3 seconds.
TIP: If you hold down the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more
than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down until
you release the button.
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Setting the training data
In the training mode main menu, you can set the individual upper
and lower limits of your heart rate by selecting your optimal training
workload. To do this, you can choose from three default values:
optimal health [HEALTH] (50-65 % of the max. heart rate)
fat burner [FAT-B] (55-75 % of the max. heart rate)
fitness [AROBIC] (65-80 % of the max. heart rate)
Or you can specify your own limits for the heart rate [USR].
In addition, you can also set the acoustic alarm, if your heart rate is
outside your pulse limits during training.
You can also specify your activity level at one of 3 levels. Calorie
consumption and fat burn will be recalculated according to your
selected activity level:
High activity level [HIGH]: You regularly play sport and train very
intensely at least three times a week.
Medium activity level [MEDIUM]: You regularly play sport recrea-
tionally.
Low activity level [LOW]: You only play sport occasionally and
without high sporting demands.
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Press the MODE button in the training mode main menu for
approx. 3 sec to reach the settings menu. Browse through the respective settings with the MODE button. Settings that you can
change will flash. Change the settings with the ST/STP/RESET and
LIGHT buttons. Confirm with the MODE button.
Leave the settings menu once again by holding down the MODE
button for approx. 3 sec.
TIP: If you hold down the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more
than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down.
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