Polar RCX3 User manual

2. THE COMPLETE TRAINING SYSTEM

Training Computer Parts

Polar RCX3 training computer provides you with data you need to enhance your training performance, and also saves the data for later analysis.

Register your Polar product at http://register.polar.fi/ to ensure we can keep improving our products and services to better meet your needs.

 

 

Comfortable heart rate sensor Polar WearLink® transmitter W.I.N.D. detects your heart rate accurately from the heart's electrical signals and sends the data to the training computer in real time.

The heart rate sensor consists of a connector and a strap.

 

Transfer data between the training computer and the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service with Polar DataLink data transfer unit and WebSync software. DataLink plugs into a USB port on your computer, and it detects your training computer with wireless W.I.N.D. technology.

Training Software

With Polar WebSync software* you can

  • synchronize and transfer data between your training computer and polarpersonaltrainer.com,

  • fine-tune your training computer settings and set the Power Save mode on/off, and

  • customize your RCX3 training computer display for example with your own logo

  • export data to other softwares.

The WebSync software can be downloaded at www.polarpersonaltrainer.com.

*The optional DataLink data transfer unit can be purchased as an accessory.

With the polarpersonaltrainer.com web service you can

  • share your training information in social media,

  • get more detailed information on your training feedback

  • store your training files manually or by using the DataLink, and follow up your progress

  • see your training route (optional Polar G5 or Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. needed)

  • analyze training intensity and needed recovery time using the Training Load feature, and

  • challenge your friends to virtual sports competitions.

The username for your Polar Account is always your email address. The same username and password are valid for Polar product registration, polarpersonaltrainer.com, Polar discussion forum and Newsletter registration.

Available Accessories

With the help of Polar accessories, you can enhance your training experience and achieve a more complete understanding of your performance.

Optional Polar s3+ stride sensor wirelessly measures speed/pace, distance, running cadence and stride length.

 

Optional Polar G5 GPS sensor / Polar G3 GPS sensor W.I.N.D. transmits speed/pace, distance and location data, as well as track information to RCX3, which records and displays the data for later analysis.

 

Optional Polar CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures cycling cadence, i.e. your real-time and average pedaling rate as revolutions per minute.

 

Optional Polar CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. wirelessly measures cycling distance and your real-time, average and maximum speeds.

Data from all compatible sensors is sent wirelessly to the training computer over the 2.4 GHz W.I.N.D. technology, proprietary to Polar. This eliminates interference during training.

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