SUUNTO MEMORY BELT User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION TO SUUNTO MEMORY BELT ........................................3

2. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUNTO MEMORY BELT ..............................3

3. DOWNLOADING AND ANALYZING DATA RECORDED WITH

SUUNTO MEMORY BELT ..............................................................................7

4. ERRORS AND WARNINGS ...................................................................... 10

5. INSTALLING SUUNTO SOFTWARE ........................................................15

6. USING SUUNTO MEMORY BELT WITH OTHER SUUNTO DEVICES ...15

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 17

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ....................................................................17

9. DISCLAIMERS .........................................................................................18

10. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE .................................................................20

1. INTRODUCTION TO SUUNTO MEMORY BELT

The Suunto Memory Belt is a s op hi sticated heart rate recorder an d wireless transmitter. Selfcontained and easy to use, it transmits data to a Suunt o Team POD, Suunto PC POD or Suunto t-series heart rate monitor. It also records data on an integrated memory chip for downloading and analyzing at a lat er time. Designed for athletic, ed ucational and wellness environments, the Suunto Memory Belt can be successfully used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts and physical education participants with minimal instruction or fuss. As a recorder, the Suunto Memory Belt gives users the fr eedom to train when, where and how they want. Ideal for swimming, r un ning , c yc ling or w alki ng , the Suu nto Me mor y Belt ca n record more than 24h of training without losing a beat. After downloading the data, an athlete, trainer or researcher can analyze and log it with Suunto PC software and receive detailed information based on heart ra te variation. As a transmitter, the Suunto Memory Belt is ideal fo r team spor ts in which wa tches and j ewelry are banned or impractical. Opera ting on a sec ure, 2.4 GHz freq uenc y, the Suunto Memory Belt transmits real-time heart rate information to a coach, trainer or researcher for immediate analysis during workout . What’s more, if a br eak in tr ans missi o n occur s, th e complete training session can be retrieved from the unit’s internal memory. Self-contained, easy to operate a nd virtually maintenance-free, t he Suunto Memory Belt is the ideal heart rate monitor for teams, trainers.

2. GETTING STARTED WITH SUUN TO MEMORY BELT

This section contains all the inf ormation you need to get started with your Suunto Memory Belt, including putting on the Memory Belt, activating it, and recording data. Suunto Memory Belt is comfortable an d stra ightforward to use. The user interface co nsis t s of a color LED and a beeper that make the Suunto Memory Belt signals easy to understand and respond to.

SIGNALS

The LED colors have the following meaning:

• Green light = normal operation

• Orange light = memory low or full

• Red light = battery low or empty The beeps and color LED flashes indicating different states of Suunto Memory Belt are

described in the following table. The sy mbols in the beep and flash columns indicate the length of the signal (short, medium-length or long).

NOTE: Suunto Memory Belt can give two long bee p s f or thr ee di ffere nt re ason s. In thi s case, check the color of the flash to find out the correct cause.

BEEP FLASH DESCRIPTION

(green) Successful operation:

(green, every 4 seconds) Measuring and recording (green) No heart rate detected for 30 seconds

(green) Belt goes into sleep mode

(3 times) 3 times, then 1 every

4 seconds (orange) (orange) Memory full, switching to sleep mode

4 seconds (red) (red) Battery too low to operate, switching to sleep

• Activated, starts recording

• Connected to PC

• New battery installed successfully

Belt disconnected from PC Memory low, still recording

Battery low, still recording and transmitting

mode (this applies also to PC connection)

PUTTING ON SUUNTO MEMORY BELT

To get the best results from your Suunto Memory Belt, it is imp ortant that you wear it correctly. To put it on, just follow the simple steps below:

1. Put on your Suunto Memory Belt and ensure it fits snugly against your chest.

2. Ensure the electrodes on the ba ck of the transmitter belt are lightly wet.

NOTE: We recommend that you wear the transmitter belt agai nst your bare skin to ensure flawless operation.

WARNING: People who have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or other implanted electronic device use the transmitter belt at t heir own r isk. B efor e starting the initi al u se of th e tr ansmitt er b elt, we recommend an exercise test under a doctor’s supervision. This will ensure the safety and reliability of the pacemaker and transmi tter belt when being used simultaneously.

Exercise may include some ris k, esp ecial ly for those who have been s edentary. We strongly advise you to consult your doctor prior to beg inning a regular exercise program.

ACTIVATING AND RECORDING

Suunto Memory Belt is activate d and starts rec ordi ng a ut omat ic all y w hen y ou pu t i t on a nd it starts reading your heart rate. This is indicated after about 5 seconds by a medium beep and a medium green flash.

1 medium, green 1 medium activated, starts recording

After activation, the green light flashes every 4 seconds to show that the device is measuring and recording your heart rate.

1 green every 4 seconds measuring and recording

If the beep and green flash d o not occur when you have put th e Suunto Memory Belt on, make sure that the belt fits snu gly and tha t the electr odes are wet . If the ora nge or red li ght flashes, the memory or battery is low. For more information, refer to Section 4 Errors and warnings.

After training, when you take off the Suunto Memory Belt, 2 long beeps a nd 2 long green flashes will indicate that the device hasn’t received data for 30 seconds. After 60 seconds, the device will stop recording and transmit ting, the n go int o sleep mod e, which is indic ated by 3 short beeps and 3 short green flashes.

3 short, green 3 short stops recording. After 60 seconds, enters sleep mode

3. DOWNLOADING AND ANALYZING DATA RECORDED WITH SUUNTO MEMORY BELT

Suunto Memory Belt records your heart rate interval data for further analysis. To transfer the data to your PC, you need the Suunto Memory Be lt dock i ng s tation and ap pr op riat e PC software. With the software you can analyze the recorded data and customize the belt settings.

Suunto Memory Belt and docking station

Suunto Memory Belt records heart rate interval data. The data is transferred to your PC with the docking station.

Stores athlete profiles and analyses logs recorded by Suunto Memory Belt.

CONNECTING TO THE DOCKING STATION

Connect the docking station by plugging the cable into your PC's USB port. Then place your Suunto Memory Belt into the docking station as shown in the figure below.

When the belt is connected to your PC via the doc king station , a medium-len gth beep and a medium-length green flash indicate that the connection is successful.

1 medium green 1 medium connected to PC

DOWNLOADING AND ANALYZING DATA

Use the PC software to start transferring the data from the Suunto Memory Belt. You can then view the data in graphical form and analyze it in more detail using Suunto Team Manager or Suunto Training Manager PC software . For activat ing the data tra nsfer, please refer to the Help of the software you are using. 3 short beeps and 3 short green flashes indicate when the belt is disconnected from t he PC.

3 short green 3 short belt disconnected

CUSTOMIZING YOUR SUUNTO MEMORY BELT

You can use your PC to adjust your Suunto Memory Belt setting s. You can make the following adjustments to the belt’s functionality through the PC interface:

• Switch the belt’s own recording function on or off. (Turning off recording also turns off all sound and light signals, and the belt works as a no rmal heart rate belt for Suunto ANTcompatible devices.)

• Switch the belt’s transmitting function on or off. (If turne d off, heart rate cannot be received with a wrist monitor or other heart rate receiver.)

• Define the percentage of free memory available before the belt gives a low-memory warning.

• Define the user's personal profile and name in the belt's memory.

4. ERRORS AND WARNINGS

Suunto Memory Belt communicates errors and warnings with long orange and red flashes and long beeps.

LOW BATTERY

If the battery is low, a signal of 2 long beeps and long, red flashes is repeated 3 times.This is followed by a flash every 4 seconds an d indicates that you should replace the battery. As the battery is low, not empty, Suunto Memory Belt continues to operate normally.

2 long, red, then 1 every 4 seconds 2 long battery low, still reading heart rate

If the battery is too low to operate, the device will switch to sleep mode, and 2 long beeps and 2 long, red flashes will indicate that you must replace the battery before you can continue to use your Suunto Memory Belt. This signal continues until you take off the belt. If you don’t need to transmit dat a with your Suunto Memory Belt, it is worth turning of f the belt’s transmitting function with the PC software, as transmitting data has a significant impact on battery life.

2 long, red 2 long battery too low to operate, switching to sleep mode

MEMORY LOW/FULL

If the memory is low, a signal of 2 long beeps and 2 long , orange flashes are repeated 3 times. This is followed by a flash every 4 seconds, which indicates that you should download your data to your PC and empty the belt’s memory. However, as the memory is low, not full, Suunto Memory Belt will continue recording normally.

2 long, orange, then 1 every 4 seconds 2 long memory low, still recording heart rate

If the memory is full, measuring ends and the device switches to sleep mode. This is indicated by 2 long beeps and 2 long, orange flashes. This signal continues until you take off the belt. You should then download your data to your PC and must empty the belt’s memory before you can continue to use your Suunto Memory Belt to record heart rate data.

2 long, orange 2 long memory full, switching to sleep mode

NO HEART RATE DETECTION

If, during recording, Suunto Memory Belt no longer detects your heart rate, it will alert you by 2 long beeps and 2 long, green flashes every 30 seconds. As long as there is available memory, the device will continue to give this warning ev ery 30 seconds while in contact with the skin. If the belt detects your heart rate again, it will give a medium-length beep and a medium-length, green flash. If you take the belt off, it will stop rec ording and go into sleep mode after 60 seconds. This is indicated by 3 short beeps and 3 short, green flashes.

REPLACING THE BATTERY

The transmitter belt oper ates on a 3-Volt lithium cell , type: CR 20 32. The averag e expected battery life of the transmitt er belt is 300 hours of use in ideal operating temper atures. To replace the battery:

1. Insert a coin into the slot loca te d on the batt er y compartm ent cov er on the ba cks i de of th e transmitter belt.

2. Turn the coin counterclockwise until it is aligned with the open position marker, or even slightly further for easy opening.

3. Remove the battery compartment cov er. Ensure that the O ring and all s urface s are cl ean and dry. Do not stretch the O ring.

4. Carefully remove the old battery.

5. Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the positive side facing up.

6. Replace the battery cover and turn clockwise until it is locked.

A short beep and a short green flash indicate that the new battery has be en installed successfully.

1 short green 1 short battery installed successfully

NOTE: If the Suunto Memory Belt has been s tored in a c old plac e, it may give a l ow batter y warning even though the battery has enough power left. In such cases, allow the device to warm up in room temperature for 15 minutes and then activate it again.

NOTE: Suunto recommends that the battery cover and the O ring are changed simultaneously with the battery to en sure that the transmitter remains clean and wa ter resistant. Replacement covers are available with replacement batteries.

5. INSTALLING SUUNTO SOFTWARE

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

NOTE: Do not plug the Memory Be lt docking station into t he PC before the in stallation has been completed.

1. Insert the Suunto software CD-ROM into the drive.

2. Wait for the installation to begin and follow the installation instructions.

NOTE: If the installation does not start automatically, click Start --> Run, and type D:\suunto.exe.

6. USING SUUNTO MEMORY BELT WITH OTHER SUUNTO DEVICES

Suunto Memory Belt dual functionality of recording and tran smitting is maximize d when it is used in conjunction with Suun to PC software and other Suunto devices. The optional software and devices enable both real -time analysis, through viewing the data as it is being transmitted, and deeper analysis after the training has finished. To use Suunto Memory Belt with other Suunto devices, pair the Suunto Memory Belt with the device with which you want to mo nit or yo ur he art r at e . You will find the pairing instructi on s in the user’s guide of each device.

TRANSMITTING AND ANALYZING DATA

Suunto Memory Belt

Suunto Memory Belt can be used for real-time heart rate transmission to a number of

Suunto Monitor and Suunto t-series heart rate monitors.

HR belt. You can use Suunto t-series compatible heart rate monitors with Suunto Memory Belt to see your heart rate instantly.

7. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Water resistance: 2 m / 6.5 ft in normal use (e.g. swimming)

• Weigh t: 61 g

• Frequency: 2.465 GHz Suunto ANT compatible

• Transmission range: up to 10 meters

• User-replaceable battery CR2032

• Memory capacity: Approximately 200 000 heart beats. (Approximately 2 days with a 60 bpm heart rate, or 1 day with a 120 bpm heart rate)

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy and are intended sol ely for the use of its clients to obtain knowledge and information regarding the operation of Suunto products. Its contents shall not be used or distributed for any other purpose and/or otherwise communicated, disclosed or reproduced without the prior written consent of Suunto Oy. While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warran ty of accur acy is exp ressed or implie d. Its content is subject to change at any t ime wit hout noti ce. T he la test v ersi on o f this docu mentation can always be downloaded from www.suunto.com. © Suunto Oy 11/2007

TRADEMARK

Suunto and Replacing Luck are regist ered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Suunto product, feature, and content names are registered or unregistered trademarks of Suunto Oy. Other product and company names are trademarks of t heir respective owners.

PATENT

This product is protected by th e following patent application, US 11/169712. Other patents have been applied for.

9. DISCLAIMERS

USER’S RESPONSIBILITY

This instrument is intended for recreational use only. Suunto Memory Belt must not be used as a substitute for obtaining measuremen ts that requir e professi onal prec ision and mus t not be used to obtain measurements that require laboratory-quality measurements.

The CE mark is used to mark confor mity with the European Unio n EMC directives 89/336/ EEC and 99/5/EEC.

ICES

This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

FCC COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limi ts for class B digital devices. This equipment generates, uses, and can ra diate radio frequency energy and, if not installed or used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harm ful interference to radio communications . There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instance. If this equipment does cause harmful in ter fe re nce t o othe r eq uipme nt , try t o c orre ct the pr ob lem b y re lo cating the equipment. Consult an authorized Suunto repr esen tative or othe r qual ified serv ice techni cian if yo u can not correct the problem. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device cannot cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interferen ce that may cause undesired operation. Repairs should be made by authorized Suunt o service personnel. Un authorized repairs will void warranty. Tested to comply with FCC standar ds . Fo r ho me or office use.

FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Suunto Oy could

void your authority to operate this device under FCC regulations.

LIMITS OF LIABILITY AND ISO 9001 COMPLIANCE

If this product should fail du e to defects in materials or workmanship, Suunto Oy will, at its sole option, repair or replace it with new or rebuilt parts, free of charge, for two (2) years from the date of its purchase. This war ranty is only extended to the original purchaser an d only covers failures due to defe cts in materials and workmanship that occur during normal use while in the period of the warran ty. It does not cover battery, battery replacement, da mage or failures resulting from acciden t, misuse, neglect, mishandling, alteration or modifications of the product, or any failure caused by operation of the product outside the scop e of its published specificati ons, or any causes not covered by this warranty. There are no express warranties ex cept as listed above. The client can exercise the right to repair under the warranty by contacting Suunto Oy’s Customer Service department to obtain a repair authorization. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries sh all in n o event be liab le for an y inci dental or co nsequen tial damages arising from the use of or inability to use the product. Suunto Oy and its subsidiaries do not assume any responsibility for losses or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this device. Suunto's Quality Assuranc e Sy stem i s ce rti fied by D et N orske Veritas to b e ISO 90 01 c ompliant in all Suunto Oy's operations (Q uality Certificate No. 96-HEL-AQ-220).

AFTER SALES SERVICE

If a claim under warranty appears to be necessary, return the product, freight prepaid, to your Suunto representative who is responsible for having your product repaired or replaced. Include your name, address, proof of purcha se and/or serv ice registrat ion card, as req uired in your country. The claim will be honored and t he prod uc t re paired o r re plac ed at n o cha rg e and returned in what your Suunto representative deter mines a reasonable amou nt of time, provided that all necessary parts are in stock. All repairs that are not covered under the terms of this warranty will be made at the owner 's expe nse. This war ranty is no n-transf erabl e from the original owner. You can locate your local Suunto representative at www.suunto.com.

10. DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE

Please dispose of the device in an appr opri ate way, treating it as electronic waste. Do not throw it in the garbage. If you wish, you may return the device to your nearest Suunto representative.

CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACTS

Global Help Desk +358 2 284 11 60 Suunto USA Phone +1 (800) 543-9124 Canada Phone +1 (800) 776-7770 Suunto website

This publication and its contents are proprietary to Suunto Oy.

While we have taken great care to ensure that information contained in this documentation is both comprehensive and accurate, no warranty of accuracy is expressed or implied. Its content is subject to change at any time without notice.

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Suunto Oy 11/2007