POLAR OH1 Waterproof Optical Heart Rate Monitor User Guide

POLAR OH1 Waterproof Optical Heart Rate Monitor

GET CONNECTED TO THE POLAR ECOSYSTEM AND GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR OH1

Get the Polar Flow app or Polar Beat from the App Store® or Google PlayTM. Sync your OH1 with one of the apps after training, and get an instant overview and feedback of your training results and performance. Sync your training data to the Polar Flow web service with the FlowSync software on your computer or via the mobile apps. In the web service, you can plan your training, track your achievements, get guidance, and see detailed analysis of your training results. Let all your friends know about your achievements, find fellow exercisers, and get motivation from your social training communities. Find all this at flow.polar.com.

SETTING UP YOUR OH1

We recommend that you charge the battery before you start using your OH1. If the battery is empty, it may take a moment for the charging to start. See Batteries for detailed information on charging the battery. Note that when your OH1 battery has enough power, it will advertise itself to all compatible receivers nearby.

Choose one option for setup

A. Wired computer setup is quicker and you can charge your OH1 at the same time, but you need a computer available. This method requires an internet connection. B&C. Mobile setup is convenient if you don’t have access to a computer with a USB port, but it might take longer. This method requires an internet connection. Fill in all the physical details required for accurate training data at once, and get the latest firmware for your OH1.

OPTION A: SET UP WITH YOUR COMPUTER VIA FLOWSYNC

1. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and the USB adapter meet (picture 1).
2. Plug the USB adapter into your computer’s USB port (picture 2), and go to flow.polar.com/start and install Polar FlowSync data transfer software to your computer.
3. Sign in with your Polar account or create a new one. We’ll walk you through the signup and setup within the web service.

After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!

OPTION B: MOBILE SETUP WITH POLAR FLOW APP WHEN YOU HAVE A POLAR WRIST UNIT

Polar OH1 connects to the Polar Flow mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth and ANT+, so remember to have Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device. ANT+ is on by default when you train and sends your HR signal to compatible devices nearby. You can turn off ANT+ in the Polar Beat app settings if you want. Check the Polar Flow app compatibility at support.polar.com.

1. Download the Polar Flow app onto your mobile device.
2. Turn Bluetooth® on, and open Flow app on your mobile device.
3. Turn OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on, Flow app then prompts you to start pairing. Accept the pairing request and follow the on-screen instructions.

After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!

OPTION C: MOBILE SETUP WITH POLAR BEAT WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE A POLAR WRIST UNIT

Polar OH1 connects to the Polar Beat mobile app wirelessly via Bluetooth and ANT+, so remember to have Bluetooth turned on in your mobile device. ANT+ is on by default when you train and sends your HR signal to compatible devices nearby. You can turn off ANT+ in the Polar Beat app settings if you want. Check the Polar Beat app compatibility at support.polar.com.

1. Download the Polar Beat app onto your mobile device.
2. Turn Bluetooth on, and open the Beat app on your mobile device.
3. Turn OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on, find your sensor in the Beat app settings under HR sensor, and tap Pair. Follow the on-screen instructions.

After the setup is done, you’re ready to go. Have fun!

BUTTON FUNCTIONS AND LEDS

OH1 has one button that has different functions depending on the situation of use, and how long it is pressed. The LED on the device indicates different modes. See below what functions the button has in different modes, and what the different colored LEDs mean.

Quick Instructions Inside Armband Holder

The following markings are visible inside the sensor holder in the armband. The markings explain the OH1 basic button functions.

• 1X = ON (Set power ON: Short button press)
• 2X = REC (Set training recording ON – Use as an independent training device: Press button twice when OH1 is on)
• 1X LONG – OFF (Set power OFF: Long button press)

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

LED GUIDE

During charging

After setting the power on

When used as a sensor

When used as an independent training device

Other

WEARING YOUR OH1

WHEN MEASURING HEART RATE FROM YOUR FOREARM OR UPPER ARM

To measure heart rate accurately, you need to wear the OH1 snugly on your forearm or upper arm, not on
your wrist.

1. Place the sensor into the armband holder with the lens facing up.
2. Wear the armband so that the sensor is on the underside of the armband firmly against your skin.
3. Wear the OH1 around your forearm or upper arm.The sensor must be in firm skin contact, but not too tight to prevent blood flow. For most accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your OH1 for a few minutes prior to starting the heart rate measurement.

WHEN MEASURING HEART RATE FROM YOUR TEMPLE IN SWIMMING

The OH1 set has been available with two different types of swimming goggle clips. Your set can include two clips (picture A) or one clip (picture B). Both types of clips are well suited to be worn when swimming, their design is just slightly different. If your set included two clips (picture A), try both to see which one fits your swimming goggles better and keeps the sensor securely in place on your temple.

1. Put the sensor inside the holder with the leds facing your skin and the button facing up.
2. Push the holder as far as it goes so that it sits snugly on the strap.
3. Wear the sensor on your left temple if you breathe in from your left side when swimming freestyle, and vice-versa if you breathe in from your right side.The sensor must constantly touch the skin of your temple.

PAIRING

PAIR A MOBILE DEVICE WITH YOUR OH1

If you’ve done the setup for your OH1 with a mobile device as described in the chapter “Setting up your OH1” on page 7, your OH1 has already been paired with your mobile device. If you did the setup with a computer and would like to use your OH1 with the Polar Flow app, you need to perform one training session with OH1 as an independent training device before it can be paired with the Flow app. See detailed instructions below. Before pairing, make sure:

• You have a Polar account and the Flow app.
• Your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
• You have performed at least one training session with OH1 as an independent training device. For
  Details, see “Start a training session” on page 14

Once all the criteria above are met:

1. Sign in to the  Flow app with your Polar account.
2. On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1 is now on.The
3. Flow app automatically prompts you to pair your OH1 with it if it is within Bluetooth range.

Your OH1 syncs with the Flow app automatically if your phone is within Bluetooth range. When your
OH1 syncs with the Flow app, and your training data is also synced automatically via an internet connection to the Flow web service.

PAIR OH1 WITH A POLAR WRIST UNIT

On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1 is now on. Check the user manual of your Polar wrist unit at support.polar.com for specific pairing instructions.

PAIR OH1 WITH POLAR BEAT

1. Download Polar Beat onto your mobile device from the App Store® or Google PlayTM.
2. Make sure your mobile device has Bluetooth turned on, and airplane mode/flight mode is not turned on.
3. On your mobile device, open Polar Beat and sign in with your Polar account, which you have created when setting up your OH1 or create a new account if you don’t have one.
4. On OH1, press the button until the LED is switched on, and release. OH1 is now on.
5. On Beat, go to Settings > HR sensor and tap Pair next to your OH1 under Found sensor.

UPDATING THE FIRMWARE

You can update the firmware of your OH1 yourself to keep it up to date. You’ll be notified via Flow when a new version is available. Firmware updates are performed to improve the functionality of your OH1. They can include improvements to existing features, completely new features or bug fixes. We recommend that you update the firmware of your OH1 every time a new version is available. You won’t lose any data due to the firmware update. Before the update begins, the data from your OH1 is synced to the Flow web service.

WITH MOBILE DEVICE OR TABLET

You can update the firmware with your mobile device if you’re using the Polar Flow mobile app to sync your training and activity data. The app will let you know if there’s an update available and will guide you through it. We recommend that you plug the OH1 into a power source before starting the update to ensure a flawless update operation. The wireless firmware update may take up to 20 minutes, depending on your connection.

WITH COMPUTER

Whenever a new firmware version is available, FlowSync will notify you when you connect the OH1 to your computer. The firmware updates are downloaded via FlowSync.

To update the firmware:

1. Place the sensor into the USB adapter with the lens facing up so that the contacts on the sensor and
   the USB adapter meet.
2. Plug the USB adapter into your computer’s USB port.
3. FlowSync starts syncing your data.
4. After syncing, you are asked to update the firmware.
5. Choose Yes. New firmware is installed (this may take up to 10 minutes). Please wait until the firmware update has been finalized before you detach the OH1 from your computer.

HEART RATE TRAINING

Although there are many subjective clues as to how your body is doing during exercise (perceived exertion, breathing rate, physical sensations), none of them are as reliable as measuring heart rate. It is objective and affected by both internal and external factors, meaning that you will have a dependable measure of your physical state.

MEASURING HEART RATE WITH YOUR OH1

To measure heart rate accurately, you need to wear your OH1 snugly around your forearm or upper arm, or with the swimming goggle strap holder on your temple. The sensor must be in constant touch with your skin, but the armband should not be too tight to prevent blood flow. The sensor in the swimming goggle strap holder should be attached as far as you can on your temple without getting your hair between the sensor and your skin. For the most accurate heart rate measurement, we advise you to wear your OH1 for a few minutes prior to starting the heart rate measurement.

• Do not press the sensor button while underwater to maintain water resistance.

If you have tattoos, avoid placing the sensor right on them as it may prevent accurate readings. Also, it’s a good idea to warm up the skin if your hands and skin get cold easily. Get the blood going before starting your session! For detailed instructions on wearing OH1, see “Wearing your OH1” on page 10

START A TRAINING SESSION

Wear the OH1 around your forearm or upper arm. For details, see “Wearing your OH1” on page 10

START A TRAINING SESSION AS AN INDEPENDENT TRAINING DEVICE

Before using OH1 as an independent training device, it needs to be registered and linked to a Polar
Flow account. For details, see “Setting up your OH1” on page 7.

1. Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on, and then release.
2. OH1 is now on, press the button twice shortly to switch recording on.
3. When your heart rate is detected, the green LED will blink rapidly, and you can start your session.

After your training session, you can stop the recording by pressing the button until the LED is switched off. Then sync your training session to the Flow app and web service to view the details of your session. See “Syncing” on page 18 for more information.

• When used as an independent training device, training sessions are stored under the Other indoor Sport Profile. The memory capacity is up to 200 hours of training.

START A TRAINING SESSION WITH A POLAR WRIST UNIT

Before starting, make sure the OH1 is paired with your Polar wrist unit. For details, see “Pairing” on page 11

1. Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on and then release.
2. OH1 is now on, and can be used as a heart rate sensor with a Polar wrist unit.
3. When your heart rate is detected, the green LED blinks once every two seconds.
4. Start the session from your Polar wrist unit.

After your training session, you can stop the recording from your Polar wrist unit. Then sync your training session to the Flow app and web service to view the details of your session. See “Syncing” on page 18 for more information.

• Note that the Polar Fitness Test and Orthostatic Test available on certain Polar wrist units and bike computers cannot be performed with Polar OH1.
• When using OH1 with a Polar wrist unit your training session may in some cases be shown twice in
  Polar Flow web service and app. This is can happen if the OH1 recording is accidentally switched on when starting your session. The duplicate session can be deleted in the Flow web service and app.

START A TRAINING SESSION WITH POLAR BEAT

Before starting, make sure the OH1 is paired with Polar Beat. For details see “Pairing” on page 11

1. Switch OH1 on by pressing the button until the LED is switched on and release.
2. OH1 is now on, and can be used as a heart rate sensor with Polar Beat.
3. When your heart rate is detected, the green LED blinks once every two seconds.
4. Start the session from Polar Beat.

After your training session, you can stop the recording by tapping the stop button in Polar Beat.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

OH1

Uses wireless Bluetooth® and ANT+™ technology.

POLAR FLOWSYNC SOFTWARE

To use FlowSync software, you need a computer with Microsoft Windows or a Mac operating system with an internet connection and a free USB port. Check the latest compatibility information from support.polar.com.

WATER RESISTANCE OF POLAR PRODUCTS

Most Polar products can be worn when swimming. They are not, however, diving instruments. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the device under water. Polar devices with wrist-based heart rate measurement are suitable for swimming and bathing. They will collect your activity data from your wrist movements also when swimming. In our tests, however, we found that the wrist-based heart rate measurement doesn’t work optimally in water, so we cannot recommend wrist-based heart rate measurement for swimming.

In the watch industry, water resistance is generally indicated as meters, which means the static water pressure pressure of that depth. Polar uses this same indication system. Water resistance of Polar products is tested according to International Standard ISO 22810 or IEC 60529. Every Polar device that has a water resistance indication is tested before delivery to withstand water pressure. Polar products are divided into four different categories according to their water resistance. Check the back of your Polar product for the water resistance category, and compare it to the chart below. Please note that these definitions do not necessarily apply to products of other manufacturers. When performing any underwater activity, the dynamic pressure generated by moving in water is greater than the static pressure. This means that moving the product underwater subjects it to a greater pressure than if the product were stationary.

LIMITED INTERNATIONAL POLAR GUARANTEE

• Polar Electro Oy issues a limited international guarantee for Polar products. For products that have been sold in the USA or Canada, a guarantee is issued by Polar Electro, Inc.
• Polar Electro Oy/Polar Electro Inc. guarantees the original consumer/purchaser of the Polar product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two (2) years from the date of purchase, with the exception of wristbands made of silicone or plastic, which are subject to a guarantee period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
• The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear of the battery, or other normal wear and tear, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked, broken or scratched cases/displays, textile armband or textile or leather wristband, elastic strap (e.g. heart rate sensor chest strap) and Polar apparel.
• The guarantee also does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, or consequential, or special, arising out of, or related to the product.
• Guarantee does not cover products that have been purchased second-hand.
• During the guarantee period, the product will be either repaired or replaced at any authorized Polar Central Service, regardless of the country of purchase.
• Guarantee issued by Polar Electro Oy/Inc. does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national or state laws in force, or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.
• You should keep the receipt as proof of purchase!
• Guarantee to any product will be limited to countries where the product has been initially marketed by Polar Electro Oy/Inc.

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