Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor User Manual

The Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor measures a person’s heart rate. Data can be wirelessly transmitted to a Vernier interface using the Heart Rate Receiver. Sensors purchased after May 2015 can also transmit data directly to devices using Bluetooth ® wireless technology, such as LabQuest 2, without the receiver. This sensor is ideal for continuously monitoring heart rate before, during, and after exercise or while a person is stationary.

Note: Information in this user manual is for data collection using the Heart Rate Receiver. The preferred method for data collection is wireless data collection using Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information about collecting data wirelessly, see www.vernier.com/manuals/gw-hr

Note: Vernier products are designed for educational use. Our products are not designed nor are they recommended for any industrial, medical, or commercial process such as life support, patient diagnosis, control of a manufacturing process, or industrial testing of any kind.

What's Included

• Heart Rate Hand Grips
• Polar Transmitter Module (battery included)
• Heart Rate Receiver

Compatible Software and Interfaces

Choose a platform below to see its compatibility requirements.

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect this sensor via Bluetooth ® for best results.

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect LabQuest Stream via USB. Wireless connection is not supported.

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect this sensor via Bluetooth ® for best results.
2. iOS and Android ™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Compatibility Notes

1. Connect this sensor via Bluetooth ® for best results.
2. iOS and Android ™ devices can only connect to LabQuest 2 or LabQuest 3 via Wireless Data Sharing.

Compatibility Notes

1. Requires advanced programming for data collection

Compatibility Notes

1. Requires advanced programming for data collection
2. You can only read the raw count/raw voltage output by this sensor. You must do the programming to convert to proper sensor units.

Compatibility Notes

1. Use with TI-84 Plus calculators only.
2. Requires an Easy to Go! adapter
3. CBL 2 and LabPro interfaces cannot be used with TI-84 Plus CE calculators.
4. DataMate cannot be used with color screen TI-84 Plus calculators; use EasyData with these calculators.

Assembly

The Polar Transmitter Module simply snaps onto the hand grips.

Quick Start

1. Plug the sensor into the interface (LabQuest 3, LabQuest Mini, etc.).
2. Connect the interface to your device.
   • If using USB, connect to the USB port on your computer.
   • If using Bluetooth ® wireless technology, click your interface type and then select your device.
3. Prepare for data collection:
   • Vernier Graphical Analysis ® : Launch the app, if necessary, and click Sensor Data Collection.
   • LabQuest ® App: Choose New from the File menu.

The software will identify the sensor and load a default data-collection setup. You are now ready to collect data.

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Note: Vernier products are for educational use only.

Using the Product (with a Heart Rate Receiver)

1. If using a Polar Transmitter Module, ensure that it is securely attached to the hand grips. The receiver is marked with a white alignment arrow as shown below. Locate this arrow. If the handle is marked with an alignment arrow, locate this arrow as well.
2. Have the subject grasp the handles of the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor so that the metal electrodes are against their palms. Hold the handles vertically.
3. Another group member should hold the receiver near the handles so that the alignment arrow is pointing up as shown below. Make sure that the arrow on the receiver and the arrow on the Hand Grips are aligned in the same direction. Note: The receiver must stay within 60 cm of the handles during data collection.

Specifications

CR 2025 (user-replaceable)

Bluetooth and 5 kHz RF transmission

• RF Transmission: 80 to 100 cm
• Bluetooth: 10 m or more unobstructed

Care and Maintenance

Dirty electrodes on the hand grips can cause poor readings. Between uses, it is a good idea to gently wipe the electrodes clean using alcohol wipes. Do not immerse the hand grips in solution; simply spray or wipe alcohol onto them.

How the Sensor Works

The Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor measures a person’s heart rate by registering the small electrical signals carried across the surface of a person’s skin each time his or her heart contracts. The Polar Transmitter Module detects each electrical signal from the heart through the electrodes on the hand grips. The heart rate information is then wirelessly transmitted using the Heart Rate Receiver or a Bluetooth radio to supported devices.

Troubleshooting

• Make sure that the Heart Rate Receiver is aligned with the hand grips.
• Hold the receiver within 80–100 cm of the hand grips when using the receiver. This is the maximum transmission range of the transmitter when using the receiver.
• The Heart Rate Receiver can receive signals from other hand grips if they are within range; be sure to maintain a distance of at least 2 m between other individuals that are monitoring heart rate.
• Interference from electrical devices, such as cell phones, power supplies, and electronic exercise equipment can result in poor readings when using the Heart Rate Receiver. Keep the Heart Rate Receiver as far away as possible from such equipment
• With certain individuals, readings from the Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor may take a minute or two to stabilize. In such cases, allow the readings to stabilize before performing an experiment.
• If you are using the Heart Rate Receiver, you must start data collection to see heart rate. Live readouts do not display heart rates because that value comes from a calculated column that must be populated.
• If you have a device that supports Bluetooth wireless technology, such as LabQuest 2 or newer, use the Bluetooth option for data collection. www.vernier.com/start/gw-hr

For additional troubleshooting and FAQs, see www.vernier.com/til/1417

Repair Information

If you have watched the related product video(s), followed the troubleshooting steps, and are still having trouble with your Hand-Grip Heart Rate Monitor contact Vernier Technical Support at support@vernier.com or call 888-837-6437. Support specialists will work with you to determine if the unit needs to be sent in for repair. At that time, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number will be issued and instructions will be communicated on how to return the unit for repair.

Accessories/Replacements

Heart Rate Hand Grips

Polar Transmitter Module

Heart Rate Receiver

Exercise Heart Rate Strap

Warranty

Warranty information for this product can be found on the Support tab at www.vernier.com/hgh-bta/#support

General warranty information can be found at www.vernier.com/warranty

Disposal

When disposing of this electronic product, do not treat it as household waste. Its disposal is subject to regulations that vary by country and region. This item should be given to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you help prevent potential negative consequences on human health or on the environment. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling this product, contact your local city office or your disposal service.

The symbol, shown here, indicates that this product must not be disposed of in a standard waste container.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference and

(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation

RF Exposure Warning

The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

IC Statement

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Industry Canada - Class B This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for successful communication.

RF exposure warning: The equipment complies with RF exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’appareil doit accepter tout interférence radioélectrique, même si cela résulte à un brouillage susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel interférant-brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par industrie Canada. L’utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut causer d’interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toutes interférences, y comprises celles susceptibles de provoquer un disfonctionnement du dispositif. Afin de réduire les interférences radio potentielles pour les autres utilisateurs, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être choisie de telle façon que l’équivalent de puissance isotrope émis (e.i.r.p) n’est pas plus grand que celui permis pour une communication établie. Avertissement d’exposition RF: L’équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux RF établies pour un environnement non supervisé. L’antenne (s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur ne doit pas être jumelés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec toute autre antenne ou transmetteur.