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Features Objective and accurate calculations of step count, activity class, distance, speed, and caloric expenditure. LCD screen displays immediate information and feedback. Wireless download to your computer using ANT, the worldwide 2.4-GHz radio frequency.* Breakdown of daily or weekly activity into 10-minute intervals.* Versatile text output for further analysis of data.
AMP Activity Monitoring Pod The AMP Activity Monitoring Pod is the central device that monitors, records, and displays daily activity. Power On and Off To turn the pod on or off, hold down the UP button for 2 seconds. AMP displays briefly as the monitor powers up before moving to the three main modes. Note that the pod can be turned off only when there is no active monitoring session. Powering off the pod will not erase previously collected data.
Basic Navigation To navigate the menus on your AMP Activity Monitoring Pod: Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the menus and to adjust settings up or down. Use the OK button to choose a mode (SETUP, TRIAL, DATA) or a menu item (under each mode). The OK button is also used to accept and save a change. Changes are shown as flashing text. Press BACK to return to the previous menu level without saving changes. Menus Copyright ©2006. Dynastream Innovations Inc.
Setup Date/time and user information must be entered before starting a trial. Once the monitor is powered on, press the arrow buttons to scroll to SETUP mode. Press OK to enter the SETUP mode to customize your pod. Use the arrow buttons to change settings. Press OK to accept a setting and move to the next setting. You can also use the arrow buttons to move directly to specific settings. Clock Set the current date and time in 24-hour format.
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Display The LCD display can be set to ON or OFF to enable or hide viewing of data during a trial. Viewable data includes the elapsed time since start of trial, number of steps, caloric expenditure, distance travelled, locomotion speed, and current time. If the Display setting is turned off, only the elapsed time (ELAP) and current time (CLOCK) screens are available.
Stop Trial Use STOP to end a monitoring session. Once started, a trial will continue until STOP is pressed. The pod will not power off until a trial is stopped. View Trial Use the VIEW menu to view updated data for the current monitoring session. This menu is automatically entered when a new session is started. If you have backed out to a different menu, navigate to VIEW and press OK to return to viewing the current session data. Use the arrow buttons to navigate through the viewable data.
View View data from previous days gathered during a monitoring session. Clear Erase data gathered during a monitoring session. Upload Upload data to your computer via the AMP USB Stick. The UPLD display flashes until the upload is complete. If the pod is unable to find the USB Stick after 30 seconds, the upload will be cancelled. Data cannot be uploaded until the AMP USB Stick drivers and the AMP Ware application are installed and running properly. For further instructions, see Using AMP Ware, page xx.
The ankle sleeve is used to position the pod on the user’s ankle. The pod is inserted nose down into the pocket on the ankle sleeve. The sleeve is placed around the user’s ankle with the pod to the back of the ankle and the pocket facing up. The strap should be tightened so the sleeve fits snugly, but comfortably. The firm fit is required to prevent the sleeve from sliding or side-to-side motion. Ankle sleeves are available in three sizes to fit children age 6 to adults.
Taking Care of Your AMP Activity Monitoring Pod and Ankle Sleeve The pod should be stored with the battery removed (see Replacing the Battery, below, for instructions on removing the battery). The ankle sleeve can be washed in warm water with a mild detergent and hung to dry. Replacing the Battery The pod uses one AAA battery, which is estimated to last more than seven days. When the battery is low, the battery icon will flash. As the battery gets weaker, the icon will turn solid.
Trial Data Trial data is downloaded to a comma delimited text file (*.csv). The file includes the optional information entered through the AMP Ware application; the user information entered when configuring the pod; the totals of the data measurements viewed on the pod; and time spent in each of the three activity classes as calculated by the pod. Data File The following chart details the data fields of a downloaded *.csv file.
AMPWare Version SW Version AFW0.002 AFG0.030+0000 HW Version 3.4 Start time Time in class Date Time of Day Inactive Active Locomotion Total Cal Total Steps Locomotion Steps Total Distance Locomotion Distance Locomotion Ave Speed Notes Activity Classes Every second of the monitoring session is classified into one of three activity classes: Inactive, Active, and Locomotion. Inactive Class Time spent sitting, lying, or standing still is accumulated into the Inactive Class.
· The AMP pod is tested to 1 atm for 24 hours so it will not be damaged by showering or bathing, although the ankle sleeve may be uncomfortable when wet. What happens if the battery runs out during data collection? · If the battery has run out, the pod display will be blank. The data collected before the battery ran out is still saved in the pod. To download the data, replace the battery as instructed in Section 2.2, then upload the data as usual. · Always replace used batteries immediately.
Troubleshooting AMP Activity Monitoring Pod and Ankle Sleeve Possible Problem #1 Solution Possible Problem #2 Solution Etc. … AMP USB Stick and AMP Ware Possible Problem #1 During downloading, the AMP Link can’t connect with the pod (“No Connection” message). Solution Ensure that the pod is in the upload mode (displays UPLD). Follow the tips below for “Connection lost” during downloading.
Warranty Warranty blurb to come… Specifications and Regulatory Information Size (max dimensions): Weight: Strap: Power: Battery life: Storage temp: Operating temp: User-interface: Water resistance: Available data and accuracy: RF frequency/protocol: Communication range: Regulatory compliance: 73 x 41 x 25 mm (L x W x H) 35 g Detachable elastic ankle strap, 320-520 mm (L) Single user-replaceable AAA battery Minimum 1 week of constant use -40°C to +85°C -10°C to +40°C 4-button LCD screen 1 ATM for 24 hrs S
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the product warranty and the user’s authority to operate this equipment under Part 15 regulations. Copyright ©2006. Dynastream Innovations Inc.
