POLAR H9 Heart Rate Sensor User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Polar

Table of Contents

POLAR H9 HEART RATE SENSOR
PAIRING
CARING FOR YOUR HEART RATE SENSOR
BATTERIES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
References
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POLAR H9 Heart Rate Sensor

POLAR H9 Heart Rate Sensor

POLAR H9 HEART RATE SENSOR

This user manual contains instructions to Polar H9 heart rate sensor.

Polar H9 is a high quality heart rate sensor for your everyday sports. It comes with the Polar Soft Strap and tracks your heart rate accurately. Polar H9 is ideal with the Polar Beat app as well as many 3rd party apps: you can turn your phone into a fitness tracker easily. Further, Bluetooth®, ANT+™and 5 kHz technologies ensure connections to a large variety of sports devices and gym equipment. Thanks to chest strap measurement Polar H9 reacts instantaneously to what happens in your body and gives you accurate calorie burn.

The latest version of this user manual and video tutorials can be found at support.polar.com/en/h9-heart-ratesensor.

HEART RATE SENSOR PARTS

The plastic electrode areas on the reverse side of the strap detect heart rate
The connector sends the heart rate signal to the receiving device.

Polar H9 heart rate sensor enables training in a group without interference from other heart rate sensors.

WEARING THE HEART RATE SENSOR

Moisten the electrode area of the strap.
Fasten the strap around your chest and adjust the strap to fit snugly.
Attach the connector.

Detach the connector from the strap and rinse the strap under running water after every use. Sweat and moisture may keep the electrodes wet and the heart rate sensor activated. This will reduce the transmitter battery life.

See detailed washing instructions in the Caring for Your Heart Rate Sensor section or at support.polar.com.

GETTING STARTED

Polar H9 heart rate sensor is compatible with Bluetooth® and ANT+™devices that support heart rate service. Aseparate application is required to view heart rate data on the receiving device (for example, a smartphone). It is recommended to use the Polar Beat application but it is also possible to use other applications.

Note that the H9 transmits your heart rate signal simultaneously via Bluetooth and ANT+. You can turn off the ANT+ transmission from the Beat settings under HRsensor.

If you have a Polar Flow account Polar Beat automatically synchronizes your training files to it. Please note that you must sign in to your Polar Flow account when starting Polar Beat for the synchronization to work.

When using the Polar H9 for the first time, you need to pair the heart rate sensor with your receiving device. For more information on pairing, see the mobile application manufacturer’s instructions.

Polar H9 heart rate sensor is also compatible with Polar training computers using GymLink (5 kHz) technology. For more information, go to support.polar.com.

To ensure sufficient transmission range from your Polar H9 heart rate sensor to the receiving device, keep the device in front of you. Agood place is in a front pocket or fixed on a belt. Do not wear the receiving device on your
back (for example, in a back pocket or backpack).

PAIRING

PAIR WITH POLAR BEAT

The heart rate sensor needs to be paired directly in the Polar Beat app.

To pair a heart rate sensor with Polar Beat:

Wear the sensor.
Open Polar Beat app on your Android or iOSdevice.
Go to the settings section of the app and find HRsensor. When your sensor is found, tap PAIR.

Note that the H9 transmits your heart rate signal simultaneously via Bluetooth and ANT+. You can turn off the ANT+ transmission from the Beat settings under HRsensor

PAIR WITH A POLARWRIST UNIT

You need to wear the sensor when pairing it. Check the user manual of your Polar wrist unit at support.polar.com for specific pairing instructions.

USING YOUR HEART RATE SENSOR IN WATER

Polar H9 heart rate sensor is water resistant. The GymLink technology can be used in water activities, but Bluetooth® wireless technology will not work in water. Please notice that sea and pool water are very conductive, and electrodes may short-circuit, preventing ECG signals from being detected by the heart rate sensor.

When using a bathing suit, the best performance is achieved by wearing the heart rate sensor underneath it.

FIRMWARE UPDATE

With the Polar H9 heart rate sensor, we’ll be able to bring updates to your sensor to improve it or even bring new functionalities to it. You’ll be able to update the firmware via the Polar Beat or Polar Flow mobile app. To receive the firmware updates, your H9 heart rate sensor needs to be paired with the Polar Beat or Polar Flow app, Android or iOS. The app will let you know if there’s an update available and will guide you through it.

Sensor pairing is needed after update / battery replacement, if you use H9 with Polar A360, M400, A300, M450, V650, M200, M600, Vantage M, Vantage Vor 3rd party app / device. See instructions.

CARING FOR YOUR HEART RATE SENSOR

The heart rate sensor is a high-tech instrument that should be handled with care. Follow the caring instructions to ensure reliable measurement and to maximize the life span of the heart rate sensor. The following instructions will help you fulfill guarantee obligations.

Connector: Detach the connector from the strap after every use and dry the connector with a soft towel. Clean the connector with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Never use alcohol or any abrasive material (e.g. steel
wool or cleaning chemicals)

Strap: Rinse the strap under running water after every use and hang to dry. Clean the strap gently with a mild soap and water solution when needed. Do not use moisturizing soaps, because they can leave residue on the strap. Do
not soak, iron, dry clean or bleach the strap. Do not stretch the strap or bend the electrode areas sharply.

Dry and store the strap and the connector separately to maximize the heart rate sensor battery lifetime. Keep the heart rate sensor in a cool and dry place. Do not store the heart rate sensor wet in non-breathing material, such as a sports bag, to prevent snap oxidation. Do not expose the heart rate sensor to direct sunlight for extended periods.

Check the label on your strap to see if it is machine washable. Never put the strap or the connector in a dryer!

BATTERIES

The battery level of your heart rate sensor is displayed on the receiving device.

All connectors have user changeable batteries. To change the battery yourself, follow the instructions below.

Lever the battery cover open by using a small flat-headed tool.
Remove the old battery from the battery cover.
Insert the new battery (CR2025) inside the cover with the negative (-) side outwards.
Align the ledge on the battery cover with the slot on the connector and press the battery cover back into place. You should hear a snap.

Sensor pairing is needed after update / battery replacement, if you use H9 with Polar A360, M400, A300, M450, V650, M200, M600, Vantage M, Vantage Vor 3rd party app / device. See instructions.

When changing the battery, make sure the sealing ring is not damaged, in which case you should replace it with a new one.

You can purchase the sealing ring/battery kits at well-equipped Polar retailers and authorized Polar Services. In the USAand Canada, the additional sealing rings are available at authorized Polar Service Centers. In the USAthe sealing ring/battery kits are also available at www.shoppolar.com.

**** Keep batteries away from children. If swallowed, contact a doctor immediately. Batteries should be disposed of in compliance with local regulations.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Battery type:	CR2025
Battery sealing ring	O-ring 20.0 x 0.90 Material Silicone
Battery lifetime:	400 h
Operating temperature:	-10 °C to +50 °C / 14 °Fto 122 °F
Connector material:	ABS, ABS+ GF, PC, Stainless steel
Strap material:	38% Polyamide, 29% Polyurethane, 20% Elastane, 13% Polyester