CALIBRE Biometrics User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- CALIBRE
Table of Contents
CALIBRE Biometrics
Product Information
The CalibreTM Breathalyzer is a portable device designed to measure and analyze breath and generate real-time readings. The device comes with a facepiece, module, carry bag, charging cable, and two strap options (Style A and Style B). The device can be charged using a standard USB-A socket and has an LB mode that extends battery life. The device also comes with an app that can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play.
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Locate Components
Inside the package, locate the facepiece, module, carry bag, charging cable, Style A strap assembly, and alternative Style B strap.
Step 2: Plug it in
Connect the larger end (USB-A) of the charging cable to a standard USB-A socket and plug the small end (USB-C) into the CalibreTM module. The LB on the module will pulsate while charging and turn solid when fully charged. This initial charging also serves to unlock your CalibreTM from its locked shipping-safe mode.
Step 3: Download the App
Download the CalibreTM App from the App Store or Google Play by scanning the QR code or visiting calibrebio.com/download using your phone’s browser. Follow the downloading instructions on your screen.
Step 4: Onboarding and Connecting to the Device
Once the device is fully charged, unplug it from the charging cable. Push the button once so the unit is ready to connect. Launch the CalibreTM App on your phone and follow the onboarding sequence to create an account/profile and make a wireless connection to your own CalibreTM device.
Step 5: Attach Module to the Facepiece
Push the module into the facepiece until you hear a click. To separate the module from the facepiece, hold the facepiece firmly in one hand and pull out the module with your thumb on one of its edges.
Step 6: Attach the Straps
Choose between Style A and Style B straps based on your personal comfort preference. Thread the Style A strap through the slots on the headband if needed. Loop each of the two strap tips through the anchors on the facepiece, and secure with the Velcro pad. Adjust the strap in the headband to get the same length of strap on both sides.
Part II Understanding Calibre
The CalibreTM Breathalyzer measures and analyzes breath and generates real- time readings. The Dashboard on the app shows live data, including metabolic and respiratory metrics. The device starts measuring as soon as you put it on, and after a few breaths, it starts generating real-time readings. The Dashboard only shows live data, but values are stored when you start recording. To start recording, press Start, and to finish recording, press Finish.
Part I: Getting Started
Step 1: Locate components
Inside you will find the facepiece (1), module (2), carry bag (3), charging
cable (4) and “Style A” strap assembly (5). An alternative “Style B” strap
(6).
Step 2: Plug it in
- Connect the larger end (USB-A) of the charging cable (4) to a standard USBA socket (not included) and plug the small end (USB-C) it into the Calibre™ module as shown.
- The light bar (LB) on the module will pulsate while charging and turn solid when fully charged. Note: the initial charging also serves to “unlock” your Calibre from its locked shipping-safe mode.
Tips
- When you hold the button for 3 seconds, the module will go in sleep mode, which extends battery life.
- You can turn off the light bar at any time by triple-clicking (3 clicks) on the button on the front of the module. This only deactivates the light itself. It will not prevent charging or any other operation. Double-click again to reenable the light.
Step 3: Download the App
- The Calibre™ App is available in both the App Store and Google Play, simply scan the QR Code with your phone to download the Calibre App.
- Then follow the downloading instructions on your screen.
Tip: You can also go to
calibrebio.com/download using your phone’s
browser or search for Calibre Biometrics app in the App Store / Google Play.
Step 4: Onboarding and Connecting to the Device
- With your e-unit fully charged, unplug the unit from the charging cable. You will now need to push the button once so the unit is ready to connect. The light will be flashing when ready.
- Launch the Calibre™ App on your phone and follow the onboarding sequence. It will guide you through 2 simple steps (after which you are ready to use it).
- Creating an account/profile
- Making a wireless connection to your own Calibre (this can only be done from your app when the Calibre light bar is flashing).
Did you know
- You will only have to do this the first time you connect your Calibre to your App. Afterwards, the app will re-connect with your Calibre with a single click on the button.
Step 5: Attach module to the facepiece
Just push it in. You will hear a “click” when module is in place.
Tip: To separate module from facepiece hold facepiece firmly in one hand and pull out the module with your thumb on one of its edges.
Step 6: Attach the straps
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You can use Strap assembly “Style A” or “Style B” , but not both at the same time. There is no performance difference, only personal comfort preference.
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For “Style A”, the strap may already be attached to the headband (and facepiece), but if needed, thread the strap (7) though the slots (8) on the head band (9).
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Loop each of the two strap tips through the anchors (10) on the facepiece, and fold each of the threaded tips back on itself, securing with the Velcro pad.
Tip: Adjust strap in headband to get same
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For Style B assembly (6), strap may already be attached to the facepiece, but if not, simply feed one strap about half-way through the right facepiece anchor (10). Attach the other strap half-way through the left facepiece anchor and attach one tip of each strap to the corresponding tip of the other strap using the two connector clamps provided.
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Both strap connectors go behind the head, with one branch above the ear while and the other below the ear. You can slide the strap in the anchor to get some more length on the upper branch as needed (see picture).
Step 7: Adjust For Seal & Comfort
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With either style strap attached, pull the assembly down over your head with facepiece in front and the strap behind your head (think of pulling down Ski Goggles, but lower – under your nose). Make sure it covers your mouth while cradling the bottom your nose.
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Adjust the strap length for comfort and fit. The facepiece should be comfortable (no need to make it tight) while sealing securely but gently so that all breath flows through the hexagonal holes in
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Once adjusted, you can take it off and put it back on anytime without additional adjustments.
Tips
- You do not need to undo the straps to take it off – just pull it up over your head.
- Check out the FAQ for further guidance on sealing and comfort
Part II: Understanding Calibre
- The Basics: Dashboard, Recording, Sessions and Activity Calibre starts measuring and analyzing your breath as soon as you put it on, and after a few breaths it starts generating real time readings that are displayed on the App’s Dashboard, for you to see. These include metabolic (calorie burn, fat burn, keto gauge, etc.) and respiratory (breathing rate, VO2, anaerobic gauge, etc.) metrics.
- The Dashboard only shows live data, in real time, updated every second, but values are not “accumulated” until you tell Calibre to start Recording. Once you Start a Recording, it continues to collect, store and calculate cumulative results and will do so until you press Finish.
- The recorded period of time from Start to Finish is a Session, and at the end of the Session you can have it saved – or discarded, as you wish.
- You can Pause a recording and then continue. While paused the data is not collected, but at any time you can Resume after which more data becomes part of the same session,
- You can assign an Activity to each recording. This is just a label you can use to keep track and organize your recorded sessions. The choice of Activity has no effect on the measurement and the calculations, so it means whatever you want it to mean. You can make up your own activity names
- (Note: this feature may not be available on early versions of the app).
Tip: You can change the Activity assigned to a session any time after it is saved
Data in Real Time
- While recording is on, you can view the cumulative data as it comes in, on the Recording screen, which you can always access by tapping the Recording icon on the bottom of the screen.
- You can also view the Dashboard during a recording and see the same real time values, whether or not they are being recorded (tap Dashboard at the bottom of screen).
- Calibre has a lot of metrics it can show. When looking at Recording data you get the Headliner View which shows sever Respiratory, Metabolic and Ambient metrics. But you can get many more by clicking on the subhead lines “Respiratory” or “Metabolic”, each of which opens its own detailed screen with more data from this same session.
Recorded data
- You can look at data recorded in the past by clicking the Sessions icon at the bottom of your screen. Each session is identified by its start date & time, as well as the Activity you assigned to it: click on it and it takes you to the Headliner View for that session.
- The Headliner View for these recorded Sessions is similar to the Headliner of Live Recording, but if you click into one of the sub-headlines you (Respiratory, Metabolic) you will see graphic displays showing how values changed over the course of the session, in addition to the summary numeric values. There are quite a few of these graphs and you can easily switch from one to another.
Tip: Scroll down (swipe up) on recorded data screens to see the numerical metrics that did not fit into the screen.
Part III: Using Calibre
Once it has made the initial connection to your phone, almost all the operation is from the app. The physical device itself has only a few simple operations: it can be turned on or off, and when it is on it can be connected (to your phone app) or disconnected.
On / Off
To turn it off, press and hold the button for three seconds.
- When you turn it on, light bar gradually illuminates brighter.
- When you turn it off, the light bar fades gradually. Release the button after the light goes off.
- To turn it on, a simple button press will wake it up.
Connecting / Disconnecting
- When Calibre is disconnected, a short click on the button begins signaling to the app that your Calibre is available, and the light bar flashes (white). It continues to signal until it finds your phone and they connect (Make sure the app is on). If it does not find your phone, it will time out after a while; but another short click will start a new attempt.
- While Calibre is flashing and searching for your phone, if you click again, will stop looking for it and remain disconnected.
- The device & phone will disconnect when one is turned off or they are out of each other’s range.
New Phone
If you press and continue to hold the button for 10 seconds (another 7 seconds
after the light has faded), Calibre will “forget your phone” and become
available to connect with a new phone. You can tell by the quick flash of
light after the extra 7 seconds. If this happens unintentionally, no worries:
Simply connect your Calibre to the (same) phone again as you did the first
time.
Charging
- To charge the battery, simply plug in the USB-C charging cable. It may take a few hours to fully charge.
- White light will pulsate gently while charging continues. When charging is complete, light becomes solid for a short time, then fades off. To stop the light from showing during charging, just double click the button. Double click again to bring it back on.
- You do not need to separate the module from the facepiece while charging, but it is a good opportunity to clean the face piece and let it dry (see “Cleaning Your Calibre”).
Calibration
- One of Calibre’s many remarkable features is how it performs calibration.
- Calibration runs automatically when charging, but you can also run a “manual” calibration any time from the app, for extra precision, especially when taking it into a new environment. Just be sure to put it on a stable surface, protected from any wind, and leave it alone while it runs its quick internal calibration.
- While calibrating, a yellow light pulsates on the device. Calibration is the only time the light is yellow.
Part IV: Cleaning Your Calibre
Calibre is easy to clean. Just never skip Step 1.
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(!) Separate the module from the facepiece before cleaning.
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Wash the facepiece with water
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we recommend using anti bacterial liquid soap or detergent if available. Make sure to rinse & dry.
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To clean the module just wipe it with a moist cloth, paper towel or disposable wipe.
Tips
- Do not use an abrasive scrubber on facepiece as it might degrade the anti fog coating.
- Cleaning the inside of the module is possible, but it is not routinely necessary or recommended. Contact us with any questions about cleaning.
Caution
- Please be advised that during the use the module may get wet.
- To reduce the risk of water reaching the internal electronics, please use the enclosed silicone plug on the charging port when using your Calibre and wipe any excess water from the outside of the module prior to charging. Before charging, please make sure the module has had time to dry. Failure to do so may result in short circuit and possible harm or property damage.
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