PM 26 - Sports Watch BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PM 26 BEURER

Scope of delivery....2

Important Notes 3

General Information for Training....5

Functions of the HR monitor 6

Transmission of signal and methods of Devices Measurement.7

Getting started 7

Putting on the heart rate monitor....7

Activating the HR watch from transport mode....7

Putting on the chest strap....8

General operation of the heart rate monitor ....9

Buttons on the heart rate monitor....9

Display....10

Menus....10

Basic settings 12

Setting basic functions and personal data....12

Setting the training data 13

Training....15

Stopping running times....15

Recording laps 16

Deleting all records....16

Displaying training data 16

Displaying the lap overview....17

Alarm clock 18

Timer....19

Technical details and batteries 20

Abbreviation list 23

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Heart rate monitor with wrist band
Chest strap
Elastic tension strap (adjust-able)

In addition:

These operating instructions

IMPORTANT NOTES

Please read these operating instructions carefully, keep them for future reference and also make them available to others. Pay attention to all information in these operating instructions!

Training

This HR monitor is not a therapeutic device. It is a training instrument which was developed for the measurement and representation of the human heart rate.

■ With high-risk sports, please note that the use of the HR monitor can represent an additional source of injury.

If in doubt or in the case of illnesses, please consult your doctor about your ideal upper and lower training heart rate, as well as the recommended duration and frequency of the training. In such a way, you can achieve optimal results when training.

■ WARNING: People suffering from cardiovascular diseases or those with pacemakers should only use this heart rate monitor after having consulted their doctor.

Application

The heart rate monitor is only intended for private use.

The heart rate monitor may only be used in the manner outlined in the operating instructions. The manufacturer is not liable for damages that are caused by improper or incorrect use.

This heart rate monitor is waterproof (50 m) and therefore suitable for swimming. No signal transmission is possible underwater, however, which means you cannot carry out a reading.

Electromagnetic disturbances may occur. (see chapter "Technical Specifications", page 20)

Cleaning and care

From time to time, carefully clean your chest strap, elastic chest strap and heart rate monitor with a soap and water solution. Then rinse off all components with clean water. Carefully dry them with a soft towel. You can wash the elastic chest strap in the washing machine at 30° without fabric softener. The chest strap is not made for the dryer!
■ Store the chest strap in a clean and dry place. Dirt impairs the elasticity and functioning of the transmitter. Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and consequently activate the transmitter, which shortens battery life.
■ Only change the batteries at a specialist dealer.

Repair, Accessories and Disposal

■ Prior to use, you have to ensure that the HR monitor is free of damage. If in doubt, do not use the HR monitor and consult your sales representative or the customer service address provided.
■ Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or authorized dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the HR monitor!
■ Use the HR monitor only in combination with Beurer original accessories.
- Avoid contact with suntan lotions or the like, since these can cause damage to the imprint or plastic components.
- Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
Please dispose of the HR monitor and used batteries only in accordance with the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE. For inquiries, please contact the municipal authority responsible for disposal in your area.

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR TRAINING

This heart rate monitor serves to measure the human pulse. By means of various settings, you can support your individual training program and monitor your pulse. You should monitor your pulse during exercise because you should prevent your heart from excessive strain on the one hand and on the other in order to achieve the optimal training results. The table provides you with some information on the selection of your training zone. The maximum heart rate reduces with advancing age. Information on the training heart rate must therefore always be in relation to the maximum heart rate. The following rule of thumb helps to identify the maximum heart rate:

220 - age = maximum heart rate
The following example applies to a 40-year-old person: 220-40 = 180

Heart/health	programme	Fat burning zone	Fitness pro-gramme	Endurance training pro-gramme	Anaerobic training
Max. heart rate range	50-65%	55-75%	65-80%	80-90%	90-100%
Display on monitor	HEALTH	FAT-B	AROBIC	-	-
Effect Strengthens the heart and the circulatory system		The body burns the highest percentage of calories from fat. Strengthens the heart and the circulatory system, enhances fitness	Improves the respiratory and circulatory system. Ideal to promote the basic endurance	Improves speed maintenance and increases basic speed.	Overloads specific muscles. High injury risk for athletes at amateur level, risk to the heart in case of disease.
Suitable for Ideal for beginners		Weight control and loss	Athletes at amateur level	Ambitious athletes at amateur level, professional athletes	Only professional athletes
Training Regenerative training			Fitness	training training	Fitness training Endurance addressing specific zones

Three preset pulse ranges are saved in the heart rate monitor as training zone suggestions (HEALTH/FAT-B/AROBIC). For selecting pulse limits, see chapter "Setting the training data", page 13.

FUNCTIONS OF THE HR MONITOR

Pulse functions

■ Exact ECG heart rate measurement
■ Transmission: analogue
■ 3 training zone suggestions
■ Individual training zone adjustable
■ Acoustic alarm upon leaving training zone
■ Average heart rate (average)
■ Maximum training heart rate
■ Calorie consumption in kcal
■ Fat burn in grams

Time functions

■ Time of day
■ Calendar (up to 2099) and weekday
Date
- Alarm/alarm clock
■ Stop watch
■ 25 laps for each training, recall of all of them or each one. Display of lap time and average heart rate
■ Countdown timer

Settings

Gender
Weight
■ Unit of weight kg/lb
Height
■ Unit of height in cm or ft/in
Year of birth
Hourly chime
Key tones
■ 12 and 24-hour format
■ Activity level (3 levels)

TRANSMISSION OF SIGNAL AND METHODS OF DEVICES MEAS-UREMENT

Receiving range of the heart rate monitor

Your heart rate monitor picks up the heart rate signals sent by the chest strap transmitter within a range of 70 centimeters.

Sensors on the chest strap

The entire chest strap consists of two components: the actual chest strap and an elastic tension belt. There are two ribbed sensors in the middle on the inside of the chest strap that fits close to the body.

Both sensors determine your heart rate ECG exactly and transmit this to the heart rate monitor.

The chest strap is compatible with other analogue devices, such as e.g. ergometers.

GETTING STARTED

Putting on the heart rate monitor

You can wear your heart rate monitor like a wrist watch.

Activating the HR watch from transport mode

During transport, nothing is shown on the display. You can activate your heart rate monitor from the transport mode by pressing any button for 5 seconds.

Putting on the chest strap

- Tighten the chest strap with the elastic tension belt. Adjust the length of the belt such that the belt is snug, but neither too loose nor too tight. Position the belt around the chest such that the logo is facing outwards and in the correct position directly over the breast bone. For men, the chest belt should be located directly below the pectoral muscles, for women, directly below the breast.

Since optimal contact between the skin and the heart rate sensors can not be created immediately, it may take some time until the heart rate is measured and displayed. If necessary, alter the position of the transmitter in order to achieve optimal contact. Most of the time, sufficient contact is achieved through the accumulation of sweat beneath the chest strap. You can, however, also wet the contact points on the inside of the chest strap. For this, lift the chest strap up from the skin slightly and wet the two sensors with saliva, water or ECG gel (available at the chemistry). The contact between the skin and chest strap may not be interrupted also with greater movements of the thorax such as during deep breathing. Significant chest hair can interfere with and even prevent contact.

- Put on the chest strap a few minutes before starting in order to warm it up to body temperature and establish optimal contact.

Simple line drawing of a human torso with a horizontal bar (no text or symbols)

GENERAL OPERATION OF THE HEART RATE MONITOR

Buttons on the heart rate monitor

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1 LAP Stops individual training laps.

2 MODE Switches between the main menus. If you keep the MODE button pressed for at least 3 seconds, you get into the setting mode for a menu. Exit the setting mode also by keeping the MODE button pressed for 3 seconds.

3 ST/STP/RESET ■ Start/stops functions, sets values. Keep pressed to accelerate input. ■ Counts values forwards. ■ Starts and stops the stop watch. ■ When held down, resets the stopwatch function and the results data (kcal etc.).

4 LIGHT - When held down for 3 seconds, the display will light up for 3 seconds. Note: does not apply in the setup menu for basic settings and personal data. - Counts down set values.

Display

1 88:00:00 MAX P 88:00 LAP 88 % 2 3

1 Top line
2 Bottom line
3 Symbols

Hour signal is activated

Heart rate is being received

Training zone has been exceeded

Training zone has been underrun

Alarm clock is activated

Heart rate is inside the preset pulse limits

MAX

Maximum heart rate

AVG

Average heart rate

An explanation of the display abbreviations can be found in the list of abbreviations at the end of the operating instructions.

Menus

Operation of the heart rate monitor is based on main menus. From the main menus (except lap overview), you can switch to the rele-

vant settings menu. You can switch between the main menus with the MODE button. You can reach the settings menus by holding the MODE button down for around 3 sec. You can leave the settings menus in the same way and return to the relevant main menu.

graph TD
    A["Basic settings, personal data"] -->|MODE 3 sec.| B["Time display"]
    B -->|MODE| C["Training mode"]
    C -->|MODE| D["Lap overview"]
    D -->|MODE| E["Timer mode"]
    E -->|MODE| F["Timer settings"]
    C -->|MODE 178.130| G["End"]
    D -->|MODE 12:34 0:05:00| H["End"]

Power-saving mode

In the time display main menu, press the LAP button for approx. 5 sec to turn on power-saving mode. The display is turned off in this mode, so that the battery can last longer. Please note that the functions (e.g. Time) are still working and the display is just turned off. Press any button to reactivate the display again.

BASIC SETTINGS

Setting basic functions and personal data

In the time display main menu, you can set the time, set basic functions of the heart rate monitor and specify personal settings.

graph TD
    A["Time display TUE 14 12:34 56"] --> B["MODE 3 sec."]
    B --> C["Time sec. min. hr."]
    C --> D["Date Year Month Day"]
    D --> E["Hour format 24h / 12h"]
    E --> F["Hourly chime (CHIME)"]
    F --> G["Key tones (BEEP)"]
    G --> H["Gender (GENDER) M = male / F = female"]
    H --> I["Year of birth (BIRTH)"]
    I --> J["Unit of height HGT-IN = feet/inches HGT-CM = centimetres"]
    J --> K["Height (HGT)"]
    K --> L["Weight unit WGT-kG = kg WGT-LB = lbs"]
    L --> M["Weight (WGT)"]
    M --> A

In the time display main menu, hold down the MODE button for approx. 3 sec. You get into the setting menu with a number of settings; move on to the next setting by pressing the MODE button. The default settings flash if you can change them. Change these settings with the START/STOP/RESET and LIGHT buttons.

Exit the setting menu by keeping the MODE button pressed for approx. 3 seconds.

TIP: If you hold down the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down until you release the button.

Setting the training data

In the training mode main menu, you can set the individual upper and lower limits of your heart rate by selecting your optimal training workload. To do this, you can choose from three default values:

■ optimal health [HEALTH] (50-65 % of the max. heart rate)
■ fat burner [FAT-B] (55-75 % of the max. heart rate)
■ fitness [AROBIC] (65-80 % of the max. heart rate)

Or you can specify your own limits for the heart rate [USR].

In addition, you can also set the acoustic alarm, if your heart rate is outside your pulse limits during training.

You can also specify your activity level at one of 3 levels. Calorie consumption and fat burn will be recalculated according to your selected activity level:

■ High activity level [HIGH]: You regularly play sport and train very intensely at least three times a week.
■ Medium activity level [MEDIUM]: You regularly play sport recreationally.
■ Low activity level [LOW]: You only play sport occasionally and without high sporting demands.

graph TD
    A["Training mode"] --> B["MODE 3 sec."]
    B --> C["Training zone"]
    C --> D["Individual ▶ Health"]
    C --> E["Fat burner ▶ Aerobic"]
    D --> F["Alarm when you exceed the training limit (ON/--)"]
    E --> F
    F --> G["Alarm when you fall below the training limit (ON/--)"]
    G --> H["Specification of the individual lower limit"]
    H --> I["Specification of the individual upper limit"]
    I --> J["Activity level ▶ HIGH ▶ MEDIUM ▶ LOW"]
    J --> C
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style J fill:#cfc,stroke:#333

Press the MODE button in the training mode main menu for approx. 3 sec to reach the settings menu. Browse through the respective settings with the MODE button. Settings that you can change will flash. Change the settings with the ST/STP/RESET and LIGHT buttons. Confirm with the MODE button.

Leave the settings menu once again by holding down the MODE button for approx. 3 sec.

TIP: If you hold down the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down.

TRAINING

You can use the following functions for your training:

■ Stop your running times and record your training
■ Record individual laps
■ End recording
- Delete all records
■ Display training data
■ Display lap overview

Things to know about the recordings

As soon as you have started the recording, your HR monitor starts recording your training data. Your HR monitor continually records your training data until you save or delete this. This also applies when you first start training on the following day. The running time also allows you to stop your training session at any time.
In training mode, the most recent saved record is retrievable. In the lap overview, you can see the laps in this record.

Stopping running times

Switch to the training mode main menu with the MODE button. Press the LIGHT button until you reach stopwatch mode. In stopwatch mode, the upper line shows all zeroes "000000". If you have already stopped a running time, the time will be displayed in the upper line.

• Start the stopwatch with the ST/STP/RESET button. The stopwatch continues running in the background, even when you switch to another menu.
• You can interrupt and resume your records at any time by pressing the ST/STP/RESET button.
  ■ To stop the stopwatch, press the ST/STP/RESET button.

Recording laps

Whilst the recording of your total training is running, you can record individual laps. The time continues to run whilst you are recording the laps.

In stopwatch mode, press the LAP button. The display shows the time and the number of the most recently timed lap for 5 sec, for example LAP 01. This lap number also flashes. After the 5 sec, the display switches automatically to the next lap and displays the number of the current lap, for example LAP 02.

You can record up to 25 laps per training session if required.

Deleting all records

Before you delete the training session, we recommend that you analyse the training record. In training mode, press the ST/STP/RESET button for 3 sec to reset the stopwatch and delete all saved training data. In the upper line, "000000" will subsequently be displayed for the training time.

Displaying training data

In training mode, you can display the following training results in the upper display line with the LIGHT button:

■ Maximum heart rate and average heart rate
■ Training time
■ Training time with heart rate below the specified lower training heart rate limit
■ Training time with heart rate within the specified training heart rate limits
■ Training time with heart rate above the specified upper training heart rate limit
■ Consumed kilocalories [kcal]
■ Fat burn in grams [g]
Time

Note: The calorie and fat burn values are determined based on your heart rate during training.

When LIGHT is activated again, the display jumps from the last result display (Time) back to the first result display (Maximum heart rate and average heart rate).

Note: If you exit the training mode from any of the above-mentioned displays using the MODE button and later return to the training mode (also using MODE) from another mode, the last selected display will appear.

Displaying the lap overview

Press the MODE button until you are in the lap overview main menu. The lap results from the current training session are displayed. In the upper line, the lap times are displayed in the hours/minutes/seconds format. In the lower line, the average heart rate of the lap is displayed.

By pressing ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT, you can switch between individual laps.

ALARM CLOCK

Your HR monitor has an alarm clock, which emits an acoustic signal when it reaches the wake-up time. Press any button to stop the alarm.

Alarm clock display

In the time display main menu, press the ST/STP/RESET button. The set alarm clock time will be displayed along with whether the alarm clock is activated or deactivated.

As soon as you release the ST/STP/RESET button, you return to the time display.

Alarm clock settings

graph TD
    A["Time display TUE 14 12:34 56"] --> B["ST/STP/RESET"]
    B --> C["Alarm clock mode AL ON 7:00"]
    C --> D["ST/STP/RESET"]
    D --> E["Activation of the alarm clock (AL OFF / AL ON)"]
    E --> F["Alarm clock time Hours"]
    F --> G["Alarm clock time Minutes"]
    G --> H["Browse with MODE"]
    H --> I["MODE 3 sec."]
    I --> J["MODE 3 sec."]
    J --> C

• Press the ST/STP/RESET button in the time display main menu for at least 2 sec to reach the settings menu. Browse through the respective settings with the MODE button. Settings that you can change will flash. Change the settings with the ST/STP/RESET and LIGHT buttons.
  Leave the settings menu once again by pressing the MODE button for approx. 3 sec.
  ■ TIP: If you hold down the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down.

TIMER

The timer is a stopwatch that runs backwards. The heart rate monitor emits a short acoustic alarm sound every second as soon as the counter has less than 10 seconds to count. Upon reaching zero, a continuous acoustic alarm sounds, which can be turned off by pressing any button.

Timer mode display

In the upper line, the current time is displayed. In the lower line, the remaining time of the timer is displayed.

Timer mode settings

graph TD
    A["Timer mode TR 12:34 0:05"] -->|MODE 3 sec.| B["Remaining time Hours"]
    B --> C["Remaining time Minutes"]
    C --> D["Remaining time Seconds"]
    D --> E["Browse with MODE"]

• Press the MODE button for approx. 3 sec. Settings that can be changed will flash. Change the settings with the ST/STP/RESET and LIGHT buttons. Switch between the hours, minutes and seconds settings with the MODE button, whereby the new values will be simultaneously saved.
  ■ Afterwards, leave the settings menu once again by pressing the MODE button for approx. 3 sec.
  ■ TIP: If you hold the buttons ST/STP/RESET or LIGHT for more than 2 sec, the relevant setting automatically counts up or down.
• You can start and stop the timer at any time with ST/STP/RESET.
  ■ Press the ST/STP/RESET button for 3 sec. to reset the timer.

TECHNICAL DETAILS AND BATTERIES

Heart rate monitor	Waterproof up to 50 m (suitable for swimming, however no heart rate transmission is possible)The impermeability of the monitor to moisture cannot be guaranteed when jumping into water (high pressure load) and also when pressing the buttons in the rain.
Chest strap Waterproof	(suitable for swimming, how-ever no heart rate transmission is possible)
Transmission frequency	5.3 KHz
Battery HR monitor 3V	Lithium battery, CR2032 typeThe service life is approx 24 months if the monitor with pulse display is used for 1 hour daily. Additional activated functions such as the acoustic alarm or activation of the light function can shorten the life of the battery.The included batteries are only for test mode and could be consumed within one year.
Battery chest strap 3V	Lithium battery, CR2032 typeService life: approx 36 months

Replacing the batteries

The battery of the HR monitor may only be replaced by a specialized dealer (any lock-maker's shop) and at the service address provided. You can replace the battery in the chest strap on your own. The battery compartment is located on the inner side. Use a coin or the battery to be used to open the compartment. The positive pole of the battery inserted must face upwards. Carefully close the battery compartment again.

Used batteries do not belong in the household garbage. Dispose of these through your electronics dealer or your local collecting point for recoverables. You are legally required to do this. We will find this symbol on batteries containing toxic chemicals:

Pb = battery contains lead

Cd = battery contains cadmium

Hg = battery contains mercury

Pb Cd Hg

Distortion and interference

In the HR monitor, a receiver for signals from the chest strap transmitter is integrated. During use, it may arise that the HR monitor receives signals other than those transmitted by the chest strap.

How can I recognize interference?

Interference can be recognized in that the values displayed are unrealistic. If your normal heart rate amounts to 130 bpm and it is suddenly shown to be 200, then a short-term disturbance is present. Once you have removed yourself from the vicinity of the source causing the disturbance, the values will automatically resume being accurate. Please note that distorted values can mildly influence the training result displays and overall values.

What kind of causes for interference are there?

In some situations, short-range electromagnetic interference can occur. In order to avoid these, keep well away from these sources.

• Nearby power lines
  ■ Walking through security gates in airports.
  ■ Nearby overhead lines (tram)
• Nearby traffic lights, television sets, car motors, bike computers
  ■ Nearby exercise equipment
  ■ Nearby mobile phones

Interference from other devices for measuring heart rates

The HR monitor as a receiver can react to interfering stray signals such as other heart rate monitors within a vicinity of one metre. This can result in incorrect measurements particularly when training in groups. If you e.g. jog next to one another, it can be beneficial to wear the HR monitor on the other wrist or to increase the distance to one's training partner.

ABBREVIATION LIST

Abbreviations on the display in alphabetical order:

Abbreviation Explanation
[cm] Centimetres
[IN] Inches
ACt	Activity level (3 levels)
AL	Alarm clock (OFF = switched off, ON = switched on)
AROBIC	Fitness: 65-80% of max. heart rate
BEEP Key tones
BIRTH Year of birth (4 digits, for example "1978")
CHIME Hourly chime
DAILY Daily
FAT-B	Fat burner: 55-75% of max. heart rate
Fri Friday
G Fat burn in grams [g]
Gender Gender (M = male, F = female)
HEALTH Health-optimised: 50-65% of max. heart rate
HGT Height in feet and inches [IN] or centimetres [CM]
kC	Calorie consumption in kcal
Mon	Monday
Sat	Saturday
Sun	Sunday
Thu	Thursday
TR	Timer mode
Tue	Tuesday
USR	Individual user training zone
Wed	Wednesday
WGT	Weight in kilograms [kg] or pounds [LB]
ZONE	Training limits (ZONE-U = upper, ZONE-L = lower)

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

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Simple line drawing of a human torso with a horizontal bar on the chest (no text or symbols)

graph TD
    A["Training mode"] -->|MODE 3 sec.| B["Training zone"]
    B --> C["Alarm when you exceed the training limit (ON/---)"]
    C --> D["Alarm when you fall below the training limit (ON/---)"]
    D --> E["Specification of the individual lower limit"]
    E --> F["Specification of the individual upper limit"]
    F --> G["Activity level"]
    G --> H["Browse with MODE"]