For you who want to get a fitter body by knowing how many calories you have burned. The small and simple F4 gives you accurate information and motivates you to reach your targets.

See how many calories you have burned at the end of your exercise session.

The F4 will Help you keep the intensity you want during your workout with immediate feedback.

Can I change the Battery in the watch and transmitter?
This particular Polar Monitor does not have user changeable batteries, the T31 non coded transmitter battery life is estimated at 2500 exercise hours (about 3-5 years) and the transmitter needs to be replaced when battery life has expired (please see T31 Non coded Transmitter or Wearlink Transmitter under Polar Accessories).
The F4 wrist unit has a battery life estimated at about 3-4 years, sometimes longer. When the battery expires we recommend you call Polar Service at 800-290-6330 for assistance. Does the Polar Come with A Warranty and are you an Authorized Polar Dealer?
Polar Products come with a 2 year Warranty. We are an Authorized Dealer, so you purchase is covered under Polar’s International Warranty.
Can you ship a Polar outside the USA?
At this time we do not ship Polar Products outside the USA, please visit www.Polar.fi for International Dealers in your country

How should I care for my Polar System?

THE WRIST UNIT
The following suggestions help in maintaining the water resistance:

Keep your unit clean.
Wipe off any moisture before putting the unit away. You may also wash it with mild soap and water solution under running water. Remember not to press any buttons.
Do not store the unit in non-breathable material (i.e. plastic bag or damp gym bag).
Do not operate the buttons whilst under water or when wet.
Keep your unit out of extreme cold (below –10 °C/14 °F) and heat (above 50 °C/120 °F).

IF THE BATTERY RUNS OUT
The first sign that the battery may be running down is when the display fades. This may become apparent when the digits fade when the back light is used (certain models).
We recommend that you send your unit to the Polar Service. The rubber seal that ensures water resistance should be checked and the unit should be tested for water resistance every time it is opened.
Service to your unit by yourself or an unauthorized service may damage your unit.
Warranty does not cover damage or consequential damage caused by service not authorized by Polar.

THE TRANSMITTER
Proper care of the transmitter after use ensures longer service life for the transmitter.
Wash the transmitter regularly after use. T31, T31C, T61 transmitters should be washed with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft towel after washing.
WearLink transmitter strap and connector should be rinsed with water. Never store the transmitter when it is wet, and store the strap and connector separately. Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens the battery life.
Store your Polar product in a cool and dry place. Make sure that the electrodes do not contact anything damp, such as sport towel or wet elastic strap. Do not store a wet transmitter in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag.
Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.
Readjust the elastic strap periodically so that the transmitter fits firmly around the chest.
Only dry the transmitter with a towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.
Keep your Polar product out of extreme cold and heat. The operating temperature is -10 °C to 50 °C/ 14 °F to 122 °F. Do not expose the Polar prodcut to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as leaving it in a car.
T31, T31C, T61 transmitters can be washed with mild soap and a gentle brush. If the electrodes appear discoloured, the transmitter needs to be washed. Do not use any alcohol or a solvent based detergent.
WearLink strap and the elastic strap of the T31, T31C and T61 should be washed regularly in a washing machine at 40 °C/104 °F or at least after every fifth use. This ensures reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, spin-dry, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never put the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier!
If your T31, T31C or T61 transmitter does wear out, a new one is available at a special replacement cost. Polar recycles used transmitters. (Please note, that this does not apply to WearLink transmitters.)

Limited Polar International Warranty

This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who have purchased this product in the USA or Canada and by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.

What is covered?

Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer of this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.

What is not covered?

Warranty does not cover the receiver or the transmitter battery, damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the precautions, improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.

Polar can not be responsible for damage caused by unauthorized service. Any damage caused by unauthorized service will not be covered under warranty.

Warranty does not cover any damage(s), losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product.

This warranty 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.

During the warranty period the product will be either repaired or replaced free of charge at any of the authorized Polar Service Centers, despite of the country of purchase.

When is the warranty valid?

Warranty is valid only for product that was purchased from an authorized Polar retailer. Items purchased second hand or through open auction sites such as E-bay are not covered by the 2 year warranty. Please use the Retail Finder and the Buy Online links at the top of this page to find Authorized Polar Retailers.

The complete guarantee terms can be found in the user manual. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions relating to the warranty.

Why do I get Abnormal Heart Rate Readings During Exercise?

There can be several reasons for abnormal or irregular readings during exercise. Due to the same reasons, heart rate may stay at the same value for a long time or the heart rate stays at zero (0).

1. Poor contact between the skin and the electrodes of the transmitter
For accurate heart rate measurement, the contact between skin and the electrodes should be as good as possible. Polar transmitters measure the ECG signal from the chest, where it is the strongest. The weak heart-generated signals need to be accurately measured before the calculation of the heart rate. It is therefore important to ensure that the contact between the skin and the electrodes is as good as possible. Here are some tips how to ensure good contact:

1.1. Moisten the grooved electrode areas on the back of the transmitter. At the beginning of the exercise session your skin may be dry and the moisture will help ensure better contact. When you start to sweat the contact will improve because the salt in the sweat conducts the electrical signals very well. Saliva is a good conductor as well. However, if you have a WearLink31 or WearLink W.I.N.D transmitter, it is essential that you moisten the electrodes well under the tap water before the exercise.

1.2. Tighten the elastic strap of the transmitter. If the transmitter is loose, the movement of the electrodes disturbs the detection of the ECG signal. If the standard strap does not fit satisfactorily, larger and smaller elastic straps are available as accessories.

1.3. The type of the ECG signal slightly varies from person to person. The form of the ECG signal can depend on form of the chest, the anatomical location and position of the heart, position of the electrodes and the amount of body fat. If the ECG signal is weak, disturbances can more easily spoil the signal. Find the best contact by turning the transmitter left or right, or place it lower or higher. There have been cases where the transmitter detects the heart rate better when it is turned upside down so that the Polar logo is upside down and facing out, or even when attached on the persons back with the Polar logo upside down and facing out.

1.4. For active sports like aerobics or marathons, women can use the accessory Heart Bra which makes the transmitter stay in place better. Ask your local Polar dealer or distributor for the availability of this product.

1.5. Hairy chest may also weaken the contact. Try to find the best possible position for transmitter.

1.6. In demanding cases, use conductive electrode lotion or gel to improve the contact. After using them, it is very important to wash the transmitter carefully. However, it is not recommended to use conductive electrode lotion or gel when using the WearLink31 or WearLink W.I.N.D transmitter since the lotion or gel can block the electrode area.

2. Wear and tear of the transmitter
Proper care of the transmitter after use ensures longer service life for the transmitter.

2.1. Wash the transmitter regularly after use. T31, T31C, T61 transmitters should be washed with a mild soap and water solution. Dry it carefully with a soft towel after washing.

WearLink31 and WearLink W.I.N.D transmitter connector and strap should be rinsed with water after every use. Dry the connector carefully with a soft towel. Store the WearLink or WearLink+ strap and connector separately.

Never store the transmitter when it is wet. Sweat and moisture can keep the electrodes wet and the transmitter activated, which shortens the battery life.

2.2. Store your Polar product in a cool and dry place. Make sure that the electrodes do not contact anything damp, such as sport towel or wet elastic strap. Do not store a wet transmitter in any kind of non-breathing material, such as a plastic bag or a sports bag.

2.3. Do not bend or stretch the transmitter. This may damage the electrodes.

2.4. Only dry the transmitter with a towel. Hard-handed handling may damage the electrodes.

2.5. Keep your Polar product out of extreme cold and heat. The operating temperature is -10 ºC to 50 ºC/ 14 ºF to 122 ºF. Do not expose the Polar product to direct sunlight for extended periods, such as leaving it in a car.

2.6. T31, T31C, T61 transmitters can be washed with mild soap and a gentle brush. If the electrodes appear discoloured, the transmitter needs to be washed. Do not use any alcohol or a solvent based detergent.

2.7. WearLink and WearLink+ straps should be washed regularly in a washing machine at 40ºC/104ºF or at lest after every fifth use. This ensures reliable measurement and maximizes the life span of the transmitter. Use a washing pouch. Do not soak, spin-dry, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not use detergent with bleach or fabric softener. Never put the transmitter connector in the washing machine or drier!

3. Electromagnetic disturbances

3.1 Transmitters using 5 kHz transmission frequency – T31 – T31C – T61 – WearLink31

Electromagnetic disturbances may occur near high voltage power lines, traffic lights, mp3 player, the overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or tram lines, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor driven exercise equipment, cellular phones or when you walk through electric security gates. Check your surroundings and move away from the source of interference, or remove the source of the disturbance.

3.2 Transmitters using 2.4 GHz transmission frequency – WearLink W.I.N.D

Disturbances may occur near high-voltage power lines, traffic lights, mp3 player, overhead lines of electric railways, electric bus lines or trams, televisions, car motors, bike computers, some motor-driven exercise equipment, cellular phones, or when you walk through electric security gates. Microwave ovens, computers and WLAN base stations may also cause interference. To avoid erratic readings, move away from possible sources of disturbance.
3.3 Disturbance caused by electronical exercise equipments

Exercise equipment with electronic or electrical components such as LED displays, motors and electrical brakes may cause interfering stray signals. To solve these problems, try the following:

1. Remove the transmitter from your chest and use the exercise equipment as you would normally.
2. Move the monitor around until you find an area in which it displays no stray reading or does not flash the heart symbol. Interference is often worst directly in front of the display panel of the equipment, while the left or right side of the display is relatively free of disturbance.
3. Put the transmitter back on your chest and keep the running computer in this interference-free area as much as possible.

If the monitor still does not work with the exercise equipment, it may be electrically too noisy for wireless heart rate measurement.

4. The distance between the transmitter and the unit is too great

4.1 Transmitters using 5 kHz transmission frequency – T31 – T31C – T61 – WearLink31

The maximum transmission range between the transmitter and the unit is 1 meter (3 ft). If the distance is greater, the unit may not get all the signals sent from the transmitter. In cases where the transmission range is at it is extremes, for example rowing or biking where the unit is not attached to the wrist, the unit may display the same heart rate for a long time. To avoid this, keep the distance within 1 meter.

5. Signals from more than one Polar Transmitter within 1 meter transmission range
Note this is valid only with non-coded 5 kHz transmitter!

In cases where there are more than one transmitter nearer than 1 meter, and you are using the non-coded transmitter, your unit can pick up the signal from all transmitters within the range. This can result abnormal high readings. Even if the other transmitter is coded, and yours is non-coded, your unit may still give an inaccurate reading. To avoid signal crosstalk, keep the distance to the other transmitters.

The coded transmitter and unit system does not pick up the signal from other heart rate monitors. In case of false readings with a coded transmitter and unit, check if the code has been locked. After a successful code search, a frame will appear around the heart symbol on the display (apart from Polar FT40, FT60 and FT80 display). If the frames around the heart cannot be seen start the measurement again and check that you are not near other heart rate monitor users, because they may interfere the code search. Also, high voltage power lines, televisions, mobile phones and other sources of electromagnetic disturbance may interfere with the code search, as well as keeping the unit too close to the transmitter.

Polar FT40, FT60 and FT80 Training Computers do not show a frame around the heart symbol because, unlike other 5kHz-compatible Training Computers, they can only accept coded heart rate signals and therefore no distinction between coded or uncoded transmission is needed.

6. Static electricity, technical sportswear and special conditions
If the humidity of the air is low, or you are exercising in windy conditions (for example high-speed road racing), a fluttering shirt may rub the transmitter and generate static electricity. This causes additional signals, especially if the contact between skin and transmitter is poor. To avoid this:

6.1. Moisten the electrodes before use, or use the conductive lotion or gel
6.2. Use a cotton shirt instead of a synthetic shirt
6.3. Use a tighter shirt to avoid fluttering of the material
6.4. Use the transmitter on a wet shirt
6.5. Wet the shirt

7. Arrhythmia
Polar products are not designed to detect arrhythmia or irregular rhythms and will interpret them as noise or interference. The computer in the wrist unit will make error corrections, so that arrhythmia beats are not included in the averaged beats per minute. The blinking heart symbol in the face of the unit, however, will continue to show all heart beats received. In most cases the Polar products will work fine for persons with arrhythmia.

8. Battery of the transmitter is getting empty
The estimated average battery life of the Polar WearLink31 and WearLink W.I.N.D Transmitters is 2 years and other transmitters 2500 hours of use. If the battery of the transmitter is running low, the transmission range decreases and may cause errors similar to the ones listed above in this document.

How to calculate target heart rate zone?

Key Target Zones

60-70% of max hr weight loss, building endurance
70-80% ” ” ” weight management, improving cardio fitness
80%+ interval workouts

Now use one of the following formulas

Option 1 Age-based formula
220 minus your age (A) = estimated max hr (HRMx)

To find your target zones
MHR X .60=( ) MHR X .70=( ) TZ1
MHR X .70=( ) MHR X .80=( ) TZ2
MHR X .80=( ) TZ3
You now have your three personal target zones
Option 2 Karvonen formula
This formula uses your age and fitness level to determine your target zones. It is a more personalized number and recommended for people who are experienced exercisers.
First, you must take your heart rate for three mornings in a row before getting
up from bed. Once you have those numbers, take the average of the sum:

Morning 1# + Morning 2# + Morning 3# = ( X)
(X) divided by 3 = Morning Resting HR (MRHR)

This is the single best indicator of your state of fitness. Once you have this number established as a baseline, you can use it to understand more about yourself than you can imagine. Take it again every once in a while, at least once every two weeks.

As your fitness improves, you will most likely see that number going down.

If you see an elevated number, it could mean one or more of the following:

You did not recover from a hard workout the day before
You need more rest
Your body has begun fighting off an oncoming illness

Now use your resting heart rate number as follows:
220 minus your age (A)= estimated max hr (HRMx)

HRMx minus MRHR= (C)

Now find your personal target zones:

(C) X .60 = (D) D + MRHR = ( ) 60% limit number
(C) X .70 = (E) E + MRHR = ( ) 70% limit number

Example:
Mark is 40 years old and his morning resting hr is 58.

220 minus 40 = 180
180 minus 58 = 122

122 X .60 = 73.2 73 + 58 = 131
122 X .70 = 85.4 85 + 58 = 143

His 60-70% Target Zone would be 131-143

FITNESS & CROSS TRAINING MODELS

COMPARISONS of products are listed at bottom of chart

Calorie Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Records calorie expenditure Counts calories burned during exercise, and will show total. Doesn't show % of fat. (more info - click here) X exe. total X exe. week fat % X exe. week fat %       X X X fat % X fat % X fat % X of active time Polar OwnCal® Polar OwnCal calculates the number of kilocalories expended during training. Will display % of fat. (more info - click here) X X X       X X X X X   Training target Calories or distance                       X

GPS Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Distance - training and total Distance (km, mi) can be set and measured in several ways. (more info - click here)                   on the FT60G1 or add Foot Pod on the FT80G1 or add Foot Pod   Speed/Pace Speed (km/h or mi/h) is measured with GPS (for Outdoor running), footpod (Indoor/Outdoor running). Pace (expressed as min/km or min/mile) stands for the rate of speed. Pace is usually used in running. By setting a target pace, you can follow how fast you need to run in order to reach a certain distance in a predefined time.                   on the FT60G1 current, aver., max. or add Foot Pod on the FT80G1 current, aver., max. or add Foot Pod

Heart Rate Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Wireless ECG accurate X X X X X X X X X X X   Records Maximum Heart Rate of training The highest number of heart beats per minute (bpm) during maximum physical exertion. For a rough estimate of your maximum heart rate, subtract your age from 220. HRmax is a useful tool for determining the intensity of training as intensity zones can be defined using HRmax. X X X and average   X and average X and average X and average X and average X and average X and average X and average   Displayed as % of maximum A measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as % of your maximum heart rate. X X X                   Displayed as bpm A measurement of the work your heart does, expressed as the number of beats per minute (bpm). (more info - click here) bpm/ % bpm bpm bpm bpm bpm bpm/ % bpm/ % bpm/ % bpm/ % bpm/ %/ graph. trend   Records average X X X X                 Polar OwnZone® Determines your personal heart rate limits for a training session. Depending on the day and time, your physical state may vary, for instance, if you are stressed or tired, or if you are not fully recovered from your latest training session, Polar can determine that information from your heart rate and guide you to your ideal training zone for that moment.   X X             X X   Polar Strength Training Guidance Helps you to optimize your strength training by reading your heart rate and informing when your body is ready for the next set. It guides you how long to rest between each set in order to get the optimal impact. You can also download max. three strength training workouts to your training computer from polarpersonaltrainer.com.                     X   Heart Rate Sets Pre-program favorite exercise settings   1                     OwnRelax A feature that tells quickly and easily how relaxed your body is. During a five-minute relaxation session, your heart rate and heart rate variability are measured. It helps to track and improve overall well-being. Daily relaxation session can be done anywhere, anytime, lying down, or sitting comfortably with no talk or disturbing noises.                     X

Target Zone Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Automatic age based To help you train safely and effectively, the training computer determines your heart rate target zone limits automatically according to your age-based maximum heart rate (220 minus age). The limits are determined either in beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage (%) of your maximum heart rate, or as a heart rate reserve (% HRR). See also Maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) and Manual target zone. %/ bpm %/ bpm %/ bpm     bpm %/ bpm     bpm/ % bpm/ %   Graphical indicator This feature points out graphically on the display the zone you are in during a training session helping you to stay on the desired intensity zone. X X X       X X   X X   Manual This feature enables you to define the target zone as you want and is suitable for your training. You can set the target zone for your training as beats per minute (bpm), as a percentage of your maximum heart rate, or as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (HRR%). %/ bpm %/ bpm %/ bpm %/ bpm bpm bpm %/ bpm bpm upper limit bpm upper limit bpm/ % bpm/ %   Visual and audible alarm A feature informing you every time your heart rate and/or speed/pace exceeds the upper limit or falls below the lower limit of your target zone during a training session. X X X X                 Fitness Bullets A feature showing a bullet on the display of your heart rate monitor for every 10 minutes spent exercising/training in your target heart rate zone. X X X                   HR-based with audible alarm and visual alarm You can define your target zones for a training session based on heart rate to help define the right intensity. When you are out of the preset zones, the training computer will give a visual and audible alarm. X X X   X X X X X X X   ZonePointer A visible and moving symbol on the training computer display indicating whether you are inside the pre-set target zone. This feature helps you to reach the desired intensity/pace/speed/cadence targets. X X X             X X   Records target zone limits X X X                   Records time in target zone The Time in Target Zone feature calculates the amount of total training time spent in your personal target zone. You can use this feature together with the Total Exercise Time to determine the effectiveness of your training program. X X X                   ZoneLock ZoneLock feature helps you to accumulate certain intensity. You can either lock a zone before a training session or during it by pressing a button when you are on the desired zone.                   X X   Polar STAR Training Program The training program gives you weekly targets, including intensity and duration, for your training. It is based on your fitness level, activity level, training goal and personal information (weight, height, age and sex).                   X X

Exercise Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Weekly history Weekly history gathers your weekly training data. By selecting a week, you can review your training data for the week.               X X X X   EnergyPointer An easy-to-use feature which tells you during a training session if the main effect of your training is fat burning or fitness improvement. It visually indicates the center point between these two training effects, so when you are below that point, you are improving fat burning, and above that point, you are improving your aerobic fitness.               X X       Record totals Totals includes your training data starting from the last reset enabling you to follow your long-term training.             X X X X X   Exercise Date X X X                   Records Exercise Time The time you have trained with the stopwatch running. The Total Exercise Time feature keeps track of your cumulative training time since last resetting the counter. This feature gives you yet another way to set daily or weekly training goals for yourself. total total total total                 Exercise file info page with date and time   X X                   Fitness Exercise Diary Monitors the weekly frequency, the total time, total training count and amount of calories burned during the training sessions. The intensities of the weekly workout sessions are also displayed. X X X                   Records number of exercise files (with summaries) The number of exercise files stored in your heart rate monitor. An exercise file includes total exercise time, time in target zone and average heart rate. 1 12 12   1 1 10 99 50 100 100 100 HeartTouch™, button-free operation of wrist unit This function enables button free operation of certain main functions, e.g. when gloves make pressing buttons difficult. Acitivate the HeartTouch funtion by bringing your wrist unit close to the Polar logo on your tranmitter. The HeartTouch function operates only when wearing the transmitter. X X X   X X X X   X X   Polar Fitness Test Measures your aerobic fitness at rest in just five minutes. (more info - click here)                 X X X   24/7 Activity Measurement Registers your physical activity that is beneficial to your health continuously 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 24/7 activity measurement shows active time, calories, active steps, and distance. 24/7 activity measurement is most suitable for walking, jogging, and running type of activities.                       X Active steps Taken during active time, with the right intensity to improve health and fitness. Quantifying the level of health and fitness beneficial activity in steps allows for very simple targeting of daily activity. Basic recommendation: aim for 7000 steps or more a day.                       X Active time Tells you the cumulative time of health and fitness beneficial body movement. Basic recommendation: aim for 30 minutes or more a day. Also records calories in active time.                       X Activity Zones                       X Activity Log Tells you the active time during the day. This helps you monitor if you are active enough during the day.                       X

Computer Connectivity & Data Transfer features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 polar personaltrainer.com Register and have access to a whole range of programs and services specially designed to motivate you and help you train better. (more info - click here) works with Sonic Link works with Sonic Link works with Sonic Link       works with Sonic Link works with Opt. Flow Link works with Opt. Flow Link works with Opt. Flow Link works with Flow Link works with Opt. Flow Link Edit wrist unit settings With Polar UpLink Tool and transfer them to your Polar product (UpLink). This tool enables audio transmission using loudspeakers and a sound card to transfer for example exercise sets and logos from your PC to your Polar wrist unit. X X X       X           Transfer exercise data From wrist unit to polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar WebLink (SonicLink/Infrared). Polar WebLink is a software used to transfer information from Polar products to the polarpersonaltrainer.com, the online training diary, for further analysis and storage. You can transfer data via IR communication. X X X       X           Transfer logos From Polar web site to wrist unit (UpLink). You can personalize your Polar wrist unit display with a logo made by Polar designer or Polar product users worldwide. You can also create your own logo with the Polar ProTrainer 5 Software, Polar Precision Performance Software or Polar UpLink Tool and send it to us at tips@polar.fi to apply to get it published here. Please mention the Polar product model your logo is created for.   X X                   SonicLink Enables you to transfer data wirelessly between the training computer and polarpersonaltrainer.com (needs sound card and microphone).   X X                   UpLink PC with a sound card and headphones/dynamic loudspeakers required. Transfer wrist unit settings and logos from PC to your Polar wrist unit With Polar UpLink Tool you can edit your wrist unit settings and transfer those easily to your Polar product. Moreover, you can design your own logo to personalize your wrist unit. X X X

Watch Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Date and weekday indicator X X X   X X X X X X X X Dual time zones             X X X X X X Time of day (12.24h) with alarm X X X X no alarm X no alarm X no alarm X and snooze X and snooze X and snooze X and snooze X and snooze X and snooze Stopwatch Stopwatch can be used for timing, for instance, recording lap times. In some products, StopWatch tells the total training time.       X     X X     X

Other features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Backlight   X X   X X X X X X X X Keylock By activating KeyLock, training computer buttons are locked, and accidentally presses do not cause problems, for instance, during training. X X X       X X X X X X Sound volume level setting   X X                   Low battery indicator X X X X     X X X X X X Water resistant Polar products may be worn when swimming. They are not, however, diving instruments. To maintain water resistance, do not press the buttons of the product under water. When measuring heart rate in water, you may experience interference for the following reasons: (more info - click here) 50m 50m 50m 50m 50m 50m 50m 50m 30m 30m 30m 30m

Transmission Features: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Polar OwnCode® Coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only. Coding prevents interference from other training computers.   X 5kHz X 5kHz   X 5kHz X 5kHz X 5kHz X 5kHz X 5kHz X 5kHz X 5kHz

Product includes or compatible: F4 F6 F7 FS1 FS2c FS3c FT4 FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 FA20 Wrist unit type battery X CR1632 X X X X X X X X X X X Polar T31 non-coded transmitter type battery (built-in lithium cell) battery life (average 2500 hrs.) water resistance (30m/100ft) X     X                 Polar T31 coded transmitter Coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only, preventing interference from other training computers. Opt. won't offer coding X Opt. Opt. won't offer coding X X     Opt. Opt. Opt.   Polar Wearlink coded transmitter User changeable battery. Coded heart rate transmission automatically locks in a code to transmit your heart rate to the training computer. The training computer picks up your heart rate from your transmitter only, preventing interference from other training computers. Opt. won't offer coding Opt. X Opt. won't offer coding Opt. Opt. X X X X X   G1 GPS Sensor Provides speed/pace and distance measurement for outdoor sports, for example running or cycling. Range is 0-199km/h / 0-123.6 m/h.                   FT60 Opt. or FT60G1 Incl. FT80 Opt. or FT80G1 Incl.   FlowLink Transfer data between the training computer and polarpersonaltrainer.com. Simply connect it to a PC with its USB connection.               Opt. Opt. Opt. X Opt. Bike Mount Universal Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.   S1 Foot Pod Accurately measuring your running speed/pace and distance by attaching to your shoe laces, it’s so light that you’ll forget it’s even there.                   Opt. Opt.

COMPARISONS: FA20 An activity monitor featuring calorie during active time, Activity measurements, Watch features, Backlight, KeyLock, No heart rate, or target zones arei offered in this model Difference between FS1, FS2c, FS3c FS1 is a basic model featuring heart rate, target zone with alarms, time of day and stopwatch Stopwatch - FS1 FS2c/FS3c has additional features - OwnCode, Backlight, HeartTouch, Max. HR, Records exercise files with summaries (1), Target zone - FS1 (target zone), FS2c (HR based target zone), FS3c (HR and Age based target zone) Transmitter - FS1 (T31 non-coded) and FS2c (T31 coded) and FS3c (T31 coded) Difference between F4 and F6 Calories expenditure - F4 (exe. total) F6 (exe. week fat %) Records exercise files with summaries - F4 (1) and F6 (12) Transmitter - F4 (T31 non-coded) and F6 (T31 coded) F6 has additional features - OwnZone, Heart Rate Sets (1), Exercise file info page with date and time stamp, Transfers logos from Polar web site to wrist unit, SonicLink, UpLink, Backlight, Sound volume level setting, OwnCode. Difference between F6 and F7 Transmitter - F6 (T31 coded) and F7 (Wearlink coded) F6 has additional features - Heart Rate Sets (1) Difference between FS3c and FT4 Transmitter - FS3c (T31 coded) and FT4 (Wearlink coded) FT4 has additional features - OwnCal, Totals of training data, Records exercise files with summaries (10), Target zone graphical indicator, Dual time zone, KeyLock, Low battery indicator, Stopwatch, Time of day with alarm and snooze Difference between FT4 and FT7 Records exercise files with summaries - FT4 (10) and FT7 (99) FT7 has additional features - Weekly history Difference between FT7 and FT40 Records exercise files with summaries - FT7 (99) and FT40 (50) Water resistant - FT7 (50m) and FT40 (30m) Target zone - FT7 (HR and Age based target zone), FT40 (HR based target zone FT7 has additional features - Target zone graphical indicator, Stopwatch, HeartTouch FT40 has additional features - Fitness test, Calorie expenditure with fat% Difference between FT40 and FT60 Records exercise files with summaries - FT40 (50) and FT60 (100) FT40 has additional features - EnergyPointer FT60 has additional features - OwnZone, Age based target zone, Target zone graphical indicator, ZonePointer, ZoneLock, STAR Training program, HeartTouch, Optional S1 Foot Pod or Optional G1 GPS Sensor Difference between FT60 and FT60G1 FT60G1 has additional features -Distance training and total, Speed and Pace Difference between FT60 and FT80 FT80 has additional features -HR display with graphical trend, Stopwatch, Strength Training Guidance, OwnRelax, includes FlowLink

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