Summary of the content on the page No. 1
POLAR EQUINE
RC3 GPS
Getting Started Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
CONTENTS 1. CONTENTS OF THE SET ......... 3 8. TROUBLESHOOTING............. 19 2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS ............ 5 9. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..... 21 Care and Maintenance........... 21 Battery Information.............. 23 3. CHARGE THE TRAINING Service .......................... 26 COMPUTER ...................... 6 Guarantee ....................... 26 Disclaimer....................... 30 4. ATTACH THE BELT............... 8 5. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE............................. 11 6. WEAR THE SO
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
1. CONTENTS OF THE SET 1. Polar RC3 GPS training computer: With an integrated GPS unit the RC3 GPS provides speed, distance, altitude, ascent and descent data, as well as route information at the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service, using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. 2. Heart rate sensor: The comfortable heart rate sensor detects the horse's heart rate accurately from the heart's electrical signals and sends the data to the training computer in real time. 3. USB cable: Connect th
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
4. Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set (#93048830). For instructions on using the belt, see Attach the Belt (page 8). 5. Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set (#93048828). For instructions on using the electrode base, see Attach the Electrode Base (page 11). 6. With your Polar RC3 GPS you receive a new Polar Soft strap. The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect your heart rate. Data from all compatible
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
2. BUTTON FUNCTIONS LIGHT UP • Illuminate the display • Move through selection lists • Press and hold to enter QUICK MENU: • Adjust a selected value In time view lock buttons, set alarm • Press and hold to change the watch face. or select time zone. During training lock buttons, search sensor, adjust training sounds, set automatic lap START/OK on/off, show GPS info or show zone • Confirm selections limits. • Start training session • Take a lap BACK • Press and hold to set zone lock on/off in • E
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
3. CHARGE THE TRAINING COMPUTER The RC3 GPS has an internal, rechargable battery. Charge the RC3 GPS via a USB connection on your computer by using the USB cable that comes with the product set. If you want to plug the USB connector to a wall outlet, use a USB power adapter (not included in the product set). 1. Plug the micro USB connector into the USB port in the RC3 GPS. 2. Plug the USB connector into a computer USB port. It is recommended not to use USB hubs because a USB hub may not supply e
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
The RC3 GPS goes to basic settings after the first charge. To enter the basic settings during the charge, press any button. Enter Basic Settings You must enter the basic settings, even though they don’t concern the horse. If you don’t enter the basic settings, the RC3 GPS training computer will remind you to set them before every exercise. 1. First, select your language. Confirm your selection with START. 2. Please enter basic settings is displayed. Press START and start entering the data by usi
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
4. ATTACH THE BELT Polar Equine Belt is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS Trotting set (#93048830) 1. Belt: The plastic electrode areas (A, B) on the reverse side of the belt detect heart rate. The pocket (C) protects the heart rate sensor from shocks and scratches and prevent it from falling off the belt. 2. Heart rate sensor: The heart rate sensor sends the heart rate signal to the training computer. For video tutorials, go to http://www.polar.com/en/polar_community/videos. 8 ENGLISH
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
1. For the heart rate sensor to read the heart rate properly, ensure a good contact between the plastic electrode areas and the horse’s skin. Wet the belt properly, for example in a bucket of water (1). 2. Also wet the horse’s hair from the areas where the electrodes of the belt are placed (2). If your horse has long or thick hair, you can clip it from those areas where the electrodes are placed. This will greatly improve the heart rate signal quality. 3. Attach the heart rate sensor to the pock
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
4. Place the belt as indicated (4), with the heart rate sensor pocket on the left side of the horse. By doing so, you ensure the electrodes of the belt being in the right position. 5. Using contact gel on the electrodes of the belt is recommended. It ensures a better detection of the horse’s heart rate. The gel should be placed on the electrodes areas on the reverse side of the belt. The range of the heart rate sensor is over 10 m, therefore you can follow your horse's heart rate also when lungi
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
5. ATTACH THE ELECTRODE BASE 1. Equine Electrode Base detects the electrical signal of every heart beat. It has a pocket for the heart rate sensor and two electrodes. The positive electrode is marked with a plus sign and the negative electrode is marked with a minus sign. 2. Heart rate sensor measures the horse’s heart rate in real time and sends this information continuously and wirelessly to the training computer. 3. Two plastic straps for attaching the electrode base. ENGLISH 11
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Polar Equine Electrode Base is included in the Polar Equine RC3 GPS set (#93048828) 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 (
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
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
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
14 ENGLISH
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
6. WEAR THE SOFT STRAP 1. Moisten the electrode area of the strap. 2. Attach the heart rate sensor to the strap. 3. Tie the strap around your chest, just below the chest muscles, and attach the hook to the other end of the strap. 4. Adjust the strap length to fit tightly but comfortably. Check that the moist electrode areas are firmly against your skin and that the Polar logo of the heart rate sensor is in a central and upright position. Detach the heart rate sensor from the strap and rinse the
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
7. START TRAINING RECORDING See the full RC3 GPS user manual at www.polar.com/support for detailed information on functions during training. Start a training session by pressing START. 1. When you start a training session for the first time, Searching for new heart rate sensor is displayed. The RC3 GPS searches for a heart rate sensor signal. 2. Heart rate sensor found is displayed, once the RC3 GPS finds the signal. This action is called pairing and is performed only once to the heart rate sens
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
3. Select the sport profile you want to use by browsing with UP/DOWN. If you have activated the GPS function in this sport profile, the RC3 GPS will automatically start searching for the signal. You can set the function on in MENU > Settings > Sport profiles > Running/Cycling/Other Sport. 4. To catch the GPS satellite signals, go outdoors and away from tall buildings and trees. Wear the training computer with the face upwards on your wrist. Keep the training computer in a horizontal position in
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
5. The check mark indicates that the signal is found. In this image the RC3 GPS has found the heart rate sensor signal and the GPS signal. If the RC3 GPS does not find the signal, the display shows a triangle with an exclamation mark. Once the RC3 GPS has found all the signals, press START. Recording started is displayed, and you can start recording your training session. Button functions • Change the training view on display by browsing with UP/DOWN. • Access the QUICK MENU by pressing and hold
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
8. TROUBLESHOOTING Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During How can I best catch satellite signals? Exercise Wear the training computer with its face • Make sure the positions of the electrode pads upwards on your wrist. Keep your wrist are correct and they are right side up. Check stationary and raised above the level of your also that the girth is tight enough. chest during the search. Stand still and hold • Make sure the horse’s hair under the electrode the position until the training computer has
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
underpasses, tall buildings, terrain or forested What is the measurement accuracy of Polar areas). Go outdoors and away from tall buildings RC3 GPS? and trees. In good conditions, acquiring satellite signals for the first time typically takes Polar RC3 GPS training computer measurement accuracy is +/- 2% for distance and +/- 2km/h 30-60 seconds. Note that the GPS reception for speed. When moving at low speeds (below does not work indoors. 3km/h) accuracy of this level can sometimes The speed or
