Polar RS 800 SD User Manual

Polar RS800sd

A complete training system

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Polar RS800 Training System

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RS800 Wrist Unit

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Polar s3 stride sensor™ W.I.N.D. (option)

5 Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D. Transmitter

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Polar ProTrainer 5™ Software for Windows

7 Optimising training effect with the RS800

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Plan – Train – Analyse:

Using the Polar RS800 training system

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Using the Polar RS800 training system

for runners and endurance athletes

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Using the Polar RS800 training system

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Detecting training effect by Measuring Heart Rate Variability –
R-R Recording

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Polar OwnZone

Polar OwnOptimizer™

Running Index

Running Cadence and Stride Length

Polar sport zones

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Polar RS800 Training System

From the very first commercial heart rate monitor launched in 1981,
Polar has travelled hand in hand with world class athletes, continually
evolving and innovating sports training aids to elevate individual
performance to levels that previously seemed unattainable.

The next generation of running / training computers

Polar’s RS range is the culmination of 30 years research and development
to deliver the most complete and effective heart rate monitor based
training management system for recreational runners, competitive runners
and endurance athletes.

A complete training system that s as indispensable as your running shoes.

The RS800 has been designed for serious endurance athletes and
competition runners. The system provides an unprecedented amount of
feedback on body performance and enables the planning, tracking and
analysis of training to an exacting level never before realized.

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Design

Display

Battery

RS800 Wrist Unit

Using interference free Polar W.I.N.D. (Wireless Integrated Network
Device) technology, RS800 communicates with the Polar WearLink
transmitter W.I.N.D. and Polar s3 stride sensor™ W.I.N.D. over a wireless

2.4GHz frequency. Wearlink sends 1ms resolution ECG data to the wrist
unit and, tracking the position of the foot 1000 times a second, the s3
stride sensor (option) sends speed, distance and cadence data.

Combining data received from WearLink and the s3 stride sensor with
time and altitude, RS800 measures:

• Heart Rate (min, max and average)

• Beat to beat variation

• Pace / Speed (max and average)

• Distance

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• Running cadence (max and average)

• Average stride length

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• Calorie consumption

• Changes in altitude

• Total training time

• Time spent in training intensity zones (Polar sport zones)

• Running index (running performance level quantification)

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Optional s3 stride sensor is required.

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Ergonomically moulded
for maximum comfort and
usability.

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RS800 Wrist Unit Technical Specifications

Watch functions:

Scratch resistant lens with
magnification. Large 3 row
LCD.

Time 1 & 2, Date, Alarm,

User changeable, CR2032,
3volt.

Reminder, Event Countdown.

Heart rate measuring range:

Current speed display range:

Altitude display range:

Ascent resolution:

Memory size:

Connectivity:

User interface Language:

Battery type life:

Battery life:

Battery sealing ring:

Operating temperature:

Wrist band and buckle material:

Back cover:

Weight:

Water Resistance:

15–240BPM

Stride sensor: 0–36km/h or 0–22,3mph

-550m … +9000m / -1800ft … +29500ft

5m / 20ft

1Mb /99 files

IrDA and Polar W.I.N.D. 2.4GHz Wireless

English, French, German and Spanish

User changeable, CR2032

Avg. 1 year (1h/day)

Silicon O-Ring, 20.0 x 1.1

-10°C to +50°C / 14°F to 122°F

Polyurethane, stainless steel

Polyamide, stainless steel

46g

50m / 5Bar pressure

Polar s3 Stride Sensor™ W.I.N.D. (option)

Going beyond speed and distance to provide insight into the running
stride itself, the s3 stride sensor is a durable light-weight module that
measures just 55 x 39 x 14mm. It can be mounted securely and
unobtrusively to training shoe laces or placed inside the specially designed
mid-sole cavity in the adidas Fusion running shoe.

The s3 stride sensor is activated automatically by the RS800 wrist unit
at the beginning of a training session and transmits speed, distance and
cadence data to the RS800 wrist unit using Polar W.I.N.D. 2.4GHz
wireless transmission technology.

s3 Stride Sensor Specifications:

The s3 stride sensor has user changeable battery with a minimum lifetime
of 50 hours during normal use. Remaining battery life can be checked
remotely with the Polar ProTrainer 5™ PC software. Low battery warnings
will also be displayed on the RS800 wrist unit.

Polar s3 stride sensor is the most effective technology for tracking real­time pace, distance and cadence.

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Connectivity:

Casing Dimensions:

Casing Materials:

Weight:

Water Resistance:

Battery type:

Battery life:

Battery sealing ring:

Operating temperature:

Accuracy:

Polar W.I.N.D. 2.4GHz Wireless

55 x 39 x 14mm

Composite polycarbonate

21g

To 50M / 5Bar pressure

User changeable, CR2430

Average 50 hours of use

Silicon O-Ring, 25.0 x 1.2

-10°C to +50°C / 14°F to 122°F

+\- 1 to 3% or better once calibrated

Polar WearLink® W.I.N.D. Transmitter

Since pioneering the development of wireless heart rate sensors, Polar
has consistently led the field in furthering the technology to improve
resolution and eliminate interference. The WearLink W.I.N.D. transmitter
and soft textile chest strap is the latest generation of Polar’s proprietary
heart rate sensing and transmission technology. The transmitter is also
fully compatible with adidas Fusion apparel.

Measuring every beat of the heart with 1millisecond resolution, WearLink
sends beats per minute and beat to beat variability information to the
RS800 wrist computer for analysis.

WearLink Specifications:

Polar Wearlink W.I.N.D.
is the world´s only soft
textile transmitter.

Polar W.I.N.D. transmission technology uses a robust 2.4GHz frequency
for longer range transmission and to eliminate interference from external
influences such as power lines etc.

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Connectivity:

Battery type:

Battery life:

Battery sealing ring:

Operating temperature:

Connector material:

Weight:

Strap material:

Polar W.I.N.D. 2.4GHz Wireless

User changeable, CR2025

Avg. 2 years (3h/day)

O-ring 20.0 x 1.0, material silicone

-10°C to +40°C / 14°F to 104°F

Polyamide

23g

Polyurethane/ Polyamide/ Polyester/

Elastane/ Nylon

ProTrainer 5™ Software for Windows

Cadence curve Heart rate curve Speed curve

Elevation curve

Average stride

length curve

Completing the RS800 Training System, Polar ProTrainer 5 professional
training software for Windows allows you or your coach to easily design
and analyse training sessions based on: heart rate zones, speed, distance,
time and increasing/decreasing heart rate.

Through wire free (IrDA) communication you can personalize settings on
the wrist unit, upload up to 21 date time activated training programs
and, download exercise files from the wrist unit for detailed tracking and
analysis.

ProTrainer 5 enables you to:

• Plan an unlimited amount of
dynamic training sessions
(transferable to the wrist unit 21
workouts at a time).

• Share training plans and exercise
files over email

• Easily compare results vs. targets.

• Analyse at a glance with intuitive
graph views

• Create a multitude of insightful
reports for tracking training trends

and for post-season analysis.

Minimum System Requirements

• Windows® 2000/XP (32bit)

• IrDA compatible port (an external
IrDA device or an internal IR port)

• Pentium II 200 MHz processor
or faster

• SVGA or higher resolution monitor

• 20 MB hard-disk space

With Polar ProTrainer 5, you can analyse your training sessions based on: heart rate
zones, speed, distance, time and increasing/ decreasing heart rate.

Polar ProTrainer 5 is a professional tool for training planning

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