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The electrodes, which pick up the heart signals, are integrated right into the strap for added flexibility and comfort.

Attach the adjustable strap to the transmitter belt. Insert round end of clip through the hole and twist gently.

Moisten the transmitter electrodes by applying a small amount of water on each of the two contact areas.

Strap the transmitter belt around your chest just below the chest muscles. Adjust the tension of the elastic strap to fit snugly, but comfortably around your chest.

Features

• Especially designed for a women's torso and wrist.
• Digital clock.
• Large color digits in two line display.
• Date and day display.
• 12/24 hr. time display with daily alarm.
• ECG accurate heart rate.
• Provides estimated calories consumed during exercise session based on heart rate and inputted exercise intensity index.
• Heart Rate Target Zone settings in single beat measurements.
• EZ-Set Target Zone with visual and audible alarms.
• Target zone can be automatically set to 65% to 85% of max heart rate based on inputted age or can be programmed to user defined values.
• Stopwatch function allows you to start and stop at any time.
• Memory recall of total exercise time and total time in Target Zone.
• Records and displays exercise time below/above and within Target Zone.
• Fitness Index measures your fitness level based on your heart rate recovery response at the end of your exercise session.
• Smart Lite night light with optional auto activation setting allows the backlight to be illuminated for 3 seconds when pushing any button between 6pm to 6am.
• Shock resistant design.
• Scratch resistant crystal lens.
• Water resistant to 100 feet.
• Battery replaceable transmitter belt.
• Free - Includes an additional watch wristband and battery.
• Watch size fits 5" to 8¼" wrist size.
• Included small size transmitter belt fits chest size 23½" to 27" measured just below chest muscles.
• Optional transmitter strap sizes available:
  • Medium size - fits chest size 27" to 35".
  • Large size - fits chest size 33" to 51".
• One year warranty.

Specifications

Modes of Operation

Time of Day, Date and Day - Displays time, date and day of the week with alarm features. Use a 12 or 24 hour clock system. Set daily alarm. Watch returns to Time Mode automatically when no heart rate is received for 5 minutes.

Heart Rate - Displays current heart rate when transmitter belt is worn. Set your Target Heart Rate Zone or determine your zone automatically with the EZ-Set Target Zone feature.

Stopwatch - Stopwatch function allows you to start and stop at any time when used for lap or distance timing.

EZ-Set Target Zone - Determines personal heart rate limits for an exercise session. The EZ-Set Target Zone feature can determine an individual light to moderate intensity exercise zone (65-85% of the maximum heart rate). The Acumen Heart Rate Monitor will automatically calculate lower and upper heart rate limits limits based on your age-predicted maximum heart rate (220 minus age). You can also program your own Target Heart Rate Zone with user defined values.

Time In / Above / Below Target Heart Rate Zone - Receiver watch automatically records exercise time in, above and below your set Target Heart Rate Zone. It is important to maintain your heart rate in your Heart Rate Target Zone for a minimum of 20 minutes per exercise session to obtain a training effect. This feature provides valuable feedback on your training session.

Calories - This feature in Acumen Heart Rate Monitors estimates the number of kilocalories expended during exercise based on heart rate and inputted exercise intensity index. An Exercise Factor table is provided to assist individuals in choosing an exercise intensity index. Displays estimated calories burned when receiving heart rate signals.

Fitness Index - Predicts your fitness level by monitoring your exercise recovery heart rate. Recovery heart rate is the time period after exercising in which your elevated exercise heart rate returns to normal resting heart rate levels. The quickness in which your exercise heart rate returns to a resting level is a predictor of cardiovascular fitness. A value of 0-100 is displayed and can be compared to the provided Fitness Index Level table.

Frequently Asked Questions

A: Pulse Meters measure blood flow rate in the finger or earlobe with a photoelectric (light) sensor that measures changes in blood flow and translates them into a "beats per minute" reading. Heart Rate Monitors, which are much more accurate, measure the electrical activity of the heart directly, similar to an electrocardiogram (ECG) in a doctor's office, through electrodes worn on the chest and count the number of electrical signals that tell the heart to beat.

A: The heart, like any other muscle, can be strengthened by physical exercise. For the best results, exercise should be vigorous enough to condition the cardiovascular system, but not so strenuous that it's harmful. Using a Heart Rate Monitor during exercise provides the precise control necessary to safely achieve your goals and provide the maximum benefit from your training session.

A: A Heart Rate Monitor measures the electrical frequency of your heart, the number of beats per minute at which your heart is operating. Heart Rate Monitors have proven to be 99% accurate in comparison to an ECG machine.

A: Heart rate is the number of heart beats per minute; the times per minute that the heart contracts.

A: The average of heart rates measured during an exercise period.

A: Resting heart rate is the number of beats in one minute when you are at complete rest. Your resting heart rate indicates your basic fitness level. The more well-conditioned your body, the less effort and fewer beats per minute it takes your heart to pump blood to your body at rest. If you take your resting heart rate in the morning, you can learn a lot about your fitness level.

A: Maximum Heart Rate (Max HR) is the highest number of times your heart can contract in one minute. Max HR is the most useful tool to be used in determining training intensities, because it can be individually measured or predicted.

A: Recovery heart rate is usually determined at the end of your work out. It is the rate at which your heart rate has decreased towards your resting heart rate. Recovery heart rate is usually used as a fitness evaluation; the theory is the faster your heart rate decreases the better physical shape your body is in.

A. Your Target Heart Rate Zone represents the minimum and maximum number of times your heart should beat in one minute of exercise. It is recommended that individual's exercise within 65% to 85% of your maximum heart rate. Here is a simple formula for determining your target zone.

220-age = Max Heart Rate (MHR)

MHR X 65 - 75%= Light to Moderate Intensity Zone
MHR X 75 - 85%= Moderate to Heavy Intensity Zone

The Fat Burning to Target Heart Rate intensity zones best suits a beginner, sedentary or overweight exerciser. The Target Heart Rate to Anaerobic intensity zones suit the fitness enthusiast who is looking to improve their fitness level and may even want to begin training for competitive reasons.

This formula is recommended for the beginner to active exerciser and should be used as a guideline. The only accurate way to determine your true range is to determine your true maximum heart rate by means of a stress test performed under medical supervision.

A: Yes it is. The transmitter is water resistant to 30 meters (100ft). However, you should never press any buttons on the watch receiver while under water because you will break the watertight seal.