Cateye MODEL EC-1600 operating instructions Adapting the pulse sensor, Connecting the pulse sensor

Adapting the pulse sensor

This model detects and displays your pulse rate during exercise by the pulse sensor from your earlobe. Being a sensitive electronic part, the pulse sensor must be handled with sufficient care.

1.Connecting the pulse sensor

•Insert the pulse sensor plug into the sensor jack on the back of con- trol unit.

RESET

MODE

ADV

2. Handling of sensor cable

•Attach the sensor clip on the handlebar with the sensor cable in between, and adjust the length of the sensor cable.

•When not in use, keep the earlobe sensor attached on the clip.

sensor clip

pulse (earlobe) sensor

3.Using pulse sensor during exercise

• Clip the pulse sensor at the center

of your right or left ear lobe.

• Ear rings or other ornaments must

be removed before attaching the

sensor and during exercise.

• When it is cold, massage your ear-

lobe before use to improve blood

circulation.

• Try not to change the position of

the pulse sensor during the exer-

4.Checking the Pulse Sensor

• You can check the function of the

pulse sensor on the LCD screen

during the exercise.

• Remove the pulse sensor from

your earlobe during exercise, then

close it.

• The pulse sensor is normal if the

pulse rate drops to zero and the

symbol goes out.

pulse sensor jack

pulse sensor plug

cable clip

cise.

• If the E symbol frequently lights

up during use, remove once and

re-attach the pulse sensor.

• Attach the cable clip to your

clothes to prevent excessive

swinging of the sensor cable.

• Always clip the pulse sensor to the

sensor clip when it is not being

used. This sensor clip can also be

used to adjust the slack of the

cable.

• When removing the pulse sensor

after exercise, be sure to remove

also the cable holder.

• The pitch sound is cancelled if the

sensor plug gets out of the jack of control panel. Pay attention to the complete connection of the plug.

pulse (earlobe) sensor

cable clip

• If the pulse rate does not drop to
zero or if the	symbol remains
ON, the cable may be discon-
nected. If the cable proves to be
disconnected, replace the pulse
sensor with a new one (sold sepa-
rately).

pulse (earlobe) sensor

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