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POLAR EQUINE
RCX3 GPS
Getting Started Guide
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CONTENTS 1. CONTENTS OF THE SET ......... 3 7. START RECORDING THE EXERCISE........................ 16 2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ............ 5 8. TROUBLESHOOTING............. 18 3. START THE TRAINING COMPUTER ...................... 7 9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..... 19 Care and Maintenance........... 19 Service .......................... 20 4. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE Guarantee ....................... 21 BASE............................. 8 Disclaimer....................... 24 5. USING THE G5 GPS SENSOR....
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1. CONTENTS OF THE SET 1. RCX3 training computer receives, displays and records all the data measured by the H2 heart rate sensor and the G5 GPS sensor. 2. H2 heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer. 3. Equine electrode base detects the electrical signal of every heart beat. It has a pocket for the H2 heart rate sensor and two electrodes. The positive electrode is marked with a plus sign and th
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5. G5 GPS sensor measures speed and distance in real time. The user manual for G5 GPS sensor can be downloaded at www.polar.com/support. 6. With the DataLink data transfer unit you can transfer all training data to the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service via WebSync software. 4 ENGLISH
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2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS LIGHT • Illuminate the display • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU: In time view lock buttons, set alarm or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search a sensor, adjust training sounds or set a lap view. BACK • Exit the menu • Return to the previous level • Leave settings unchanged • Cancel selections • Press and hold to return time mode from any other mode. ENGLISH 5
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UP • Move through selection lists • Adjust a selected value • Press and hold to change the watch face. DOWN • Move through selection lists • Adjust a selected value • Press and hold to switch between Time 1/ Time 2. OK (red button) • Confirm selections • Start training session • Take a lap • Press and hold to set the zone lock on in the training mode. 6 ENGLISH
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3. START THE TRAINING COMPUTER By default, the RC3X training computer is 1. Time: Select 12h or 24h and set the switched off to save the battery. Press local time. any button twice to activate it. 2. Date: Enter current date. 3. Units: Select metric (kg/cm/km) or Select the language and press OK to imperial (lb/ft/mi) units. confirm. Next, customize the basic 4. Weight: Enter your weight. settings. To adjust the data, use UP or 5. Height: Enter your height. DOWN and accept with OK. 6. Date of bi
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4. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE 1. Attach the heart rate sensor to the pocket of the electrode base. Close the pocket firmly. 2. The heart rate sensor picks up very small electrical impulses emitted by the heart. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the electrode pads and the horse’s skin. Wet the electrode pads and the horse's hair properly from the areas where the electrode pads are placed (see the figure). If your horse has long or thick hair,
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See the images on this and the following page. 3. Attach the pocket to the saddle with one of the plastic straps (3). 4. Place the positive electrode pad (short cable) under the saddle (4) on the left side of the horse. Ensure that the electrode side of the pad is against the horse's skin (5). The rider’s weight will keep the electrode in place. 5. Attach the negative electrode pad (long cable) under the girth using a plastic strap (6) and tighten the girth. If needed, you can place a wet sponge
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5. USING THE G5 GPS SENSOR 3. The GPS signal LED flashes in green For complete instructions on using the when the signals are found and your Polar G5 GPS sensor, download the user location is determined. Your G5 is now manual at www.polar.com/support. ready for action. 4. To turn G5 off, press the power key for one second. The power switches off Using Polar G5 automatically if G5 cannot locate 1. To turn G5 on, press the power key for satellite signals or the location does one second and release
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Wearing the GPS Clip 1. Position the G5 with “POLAR” logo upright above the clip and snap it in place (1). 2. Attach the clip to your clothing, for example on your waistband or belt, on the same side of your body as the arm in which you are wearing your training computer (2.). Check that the clip is attached securely to keep it from falling off accidentally. Place the G5 upright, so that the “POLAR” logo is facing upwards, enabling the GPS signal to be as clear as possible. Attaching the G5 in t
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3. To remove the G5 from the clip (3): Hold the clip by the side edges with the “POLAR” logo facing you. Snap the G5 out of the clip by pushing it with your other hand. Alternatively, you can carry the G5 GPS sensor in an armband, which is available as an accessory. ENGLISH 13
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Wearing the Armband* 1. Encase the G5 into the armband pocket the USB port against the bottom of the pocket. Check that the LEDs and the power key are visible through the window. 2. Pull the pocket's upper edge over the G5 (picture 3). G5 is securely positioned when the pocket's upper edge covers the top of it (picture 4). 3. Place the G5 and the training computer on the same arm. Position the armband around your upper arm or forearm and fasten (pictures 5 and 6). Make sure that the "POLAR" logo
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6. PAIRING SENSORS WITH THE TRAINING COMPUTER If you purchase a new Polar G5 GPS If you purchased the sensor and training Sensor or heart rate sensor, or Equine computer together, as a set, the sensor is speed kit sensor, it must be paired to already paired to the training computer. your training computer. For instructions In this case, you will only need to on pairing G5 GPS sensor or speed sensor activate the sensor in your training W.I.N.D., see Using a New Accessory in computer. For more inf
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7. START RECORDING THE EXERCISE 1. Start by pressing OK. The training computer enters pre-training mode and starts searching for the sensor signals. If a sensor signal is not found, a triangle with an exclamation mark is shown on the display. A check mark indicates that the sensor signal is found. 2. Select the sport profile (Running, Cycling 1 (Bike 1), Cycling 2 (Bike 2 ) or Other sport) by browsing with UP/DOWN. 3. Once all the sensor signals are found, press OK. Recording started is displaye
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To pause the training session, press For more information on data transfer, BACK. consult the full user manual at www.polar.fi/support or the online help To continue recording the training for polarpersonaltrainer.com and session, press OK. WebSync. To stop training recording completely, press BACK again. "XX sensor low battery" is displayed during training if any of the possible sensors have low battery. You can see details of the training session by selecting MENU > Data > Training files. For
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8. TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During • Keep the training computer and the H2 Exercise heart rate sensor on the same side of the horse. • Make sure the positions of the • In some cases, (at about 120 bpm) a electrode pads are correct and they are double pulse can occur at each heart right side up. Check also that the girth beat (R + T waves). This problem is tight enough. disappears when the intensity • Make sure the horse’s hair under the increases. electrode pads is thoroughly
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9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Dry and store the electrode base and the heart Care and Maintenance rate sensor separately to maximize the heart Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate measurement and to maximize the life span of sensor in a cool and dry place. To prevent snap the electrode base and the heart rate sensor. oxidation, do not store the heart rate sensor wet The following instructions will help you fulfill in non-breathing materia
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Take G5 out of the armband after use. Keep G5 and the armband in a cool and dry place. Do not store wet in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag. Do not expose to direct sunlight for extended periods. Parts of G5 are magnetic. It may attract metallic materials and it's magnetic field may interfere with a compass. To avoid interference, it is recommended to wear your compass on one arm and your G5 with the training computer on the other arm. Do not place credit cards or other magnetic stor
