Kelsec TgForce Impact, User Manual

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Page 4: ...ng the TgForce Sensor 7 Attaching the TgForce Sensor 8 Start Running 9 Getting to know the TgForce App 10 The main Session view 10 PPA 10 AVG 10 Cadence 10 gMax Red threshold line 10 Start Stop 10 The History view 11 The Review chart 12 The Settings view 13 TgForce Sensor 13 gMax Warning Adjustment 13 Audio Feedback 13 Real Time Graphic 13 Advanced Settings 13 Understanding Peak Positive Accelerat...

Page 5: ...ral Information 16 Battery life Charging and Power 16 LED Indicator Light 16 App Updates 16 Cleaning using the TgForce sensor in wet condition 16 Return Policy and Warranty 16 Specifications 17 Regulatory and Safety Notices 17 Medical advice 17 Canada Regulatory Conformity 18 ...

Page 6: ... in this instruction manual before using the TgForce Sensor Getting Started What s included Tgforce Sensor Velcro Band USB Charging cable Free Mobile App on the Appstore Apple iOS Requirements iPhone 4S iPad 2nd Generation iPod Touch 5th Generation iOS Operating System 7 1 or later Downloading the TgForce App You will need to download the free TgForce App to use your sensor 1 Click on the App Stor...

Page 7: ...r does not have an On Off Switch If the sensor has been unused for more than 10 minutes it will enter sleep mode to preserve battery charge It will also enter sleep mode if the sensor is not paired within 2 minutes Pairing the TgForce Sensor The TgForce App will automatically look for a nearby TgForce sensor and establish pairing You can confirm pairing has been successful by looking at the Blueto...

Page 8: ...er extremity Use the provided Velcro band The Sensor must be attached in way that is tight enough so it does not slide on the skin It is very important to have the sensor visual LED indicator on top the charging hole must be downward Note The sensor can also be attached using Adhesive tape such as the 3M Nexcare Water Resistant Adhesive Tape If the sensor cannot be attached firmly with the Velcro ...

Page 9: ...n on the app Once you start running you should see Impact data being received and displayed If Audio feedback is activated in the Settings menu you will be notified in your earphone if the impact level is above the gMax threshold You can adjust the gMax threshold in the Settings menu ...

Page 10: ... counting both feet gMax Red threshold line The gMax threshold can be adjusted in the Settings menu The top PPA value will switch from blue to red every time the impact value is higher than the gMax threshold value If Audio Feedback is enabled an audible sound selectable in the settings menu will also be generated Start Stop After a session has been started with the Start Button only the Session s...

Page 11: ...tion is displayed Start Date Time of the session Average PPA Peak Positive Acceleration during the session Average Cadence of the session Total number of steps during the session Exporting Data select the envelope You can use this feature to export the raw data from the session You need to have the Email feature of your iOS device adequately configured for using this function The format is CSV com...

Page 12: ...rt The chart provides impact and cadence data for the selected session The chart is scrollable and zoomable for reviewing running data with a high level of precision Also available on the review screen is the PPA and Cadence Average for the last 1000 steps The Review screen can be displayed in the portrait or landscape mode ...

Page 13: ...e iOS device will generate either a Beep or a Drum sound when the impact level is above the gMax threshold Real Time Graphic For selecting bar or line chart in the session view Advanced Settings You can fine tune the sensor performance using the sensor threshold and sensor delay adjustments Sensor Threshold This is the minimal impact level required in g units for activating the sensor PPA detectio...

Page 14: ...dmill used there may be an important variation in impact level between treadmill and pavement running In many cases the treadmill running surface will absorb a significant portion of the impact The TgForce sensor is initially set for normal pavement running If the recorded cadence is sometimes incorrect you should adjust the sensor threshold g level see calibration section But keep in mind that th...

Page 15: ...he sensor If the cadence is sometimes very low or the step count displayed is lower than the actual number of steps Reduce the sensor impact threshold value Settings view Advanced Settings Sensor Threshold Try reducing the threshold 1 step at a time If the cadence is sometimes very high or the step count displayed is higher than the actual number of steps Increase the sensor impact threshold value...

Page 16: ... the indicator light flash red when the sensor detects an impact it means the sensor is active but not paired to an iOS device Blue The indicator light will flash blue when paired and actively transmitting data to an iOS device App Updates TgForce team will periodically add new features updates and improvement to the TgForce App It is recommended that you keep your TgForce App updated to the lates...

Page 17: ... signifies that this product has to be disposed separately from ordinary household wastes at its end of life Please kindly be aware that this is your responsibility to dispose electronic equipment at recycling centers so as to help conserve natural resources Each country in the European Union should have its collection centers for electrical and electronic equipment recycling For information about...

Page 18: ...ccur 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 the receiver Connect the equipm...

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