Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter and Bridge Driver
User Manual
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1. General
Polar IrDA Adapter is designed for infrarred data transfer between Polar heart rate monitors and other
infrared products. No other use is intended or implied.
To use the Polar IrDA 2.0 Adapter and IrDA 2.0 Bridge Driver you need Windows® 98, Windows®
ME, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP Operations System on your computer. Make sure you have also
updated to the latest Service Pack of Microsoft Windows®.
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2. Driver Installation
We recommend you start by installing the USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver.
The Driver installation will start automatically when you select OK.
However, if it does not, open the CD Driver IR721 and select Autorun. On Windows Operation System,
select folder WinDriver and setup.exe file.
The instructions from here on only work under Windows Operation System.
In automatic installation the following popup screen appears briefly indicating the installation has
started:
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2. Driver Installation
Click Next to continue:
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2. Driver Installation
To select a folder where setup will install files click Browse or to accept the suggested folder, click
Next:
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2. Driver Installation
USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver is being installed:
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2. Driver Installation
If you are using the Windows XP Operating System, a warning sign will pop up indicating that the
software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click Continue Anyway to proceed:
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2. Driver Installation
Click Finish to complete USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver installation:
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2. Driver Installation
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3. Hardware Installation
Plug in the Polar IRDA USB 2.0 Adapter to the USB port of your computer. You will either
a) see a few pop-up screens momentarily as the device is being recognized (no user intervention
required) OR
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3. Hardware Installation
b) you are automatically taken through a New Hardware Installation Wizard.
In this case, plugging in the Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter, triggers also the driver installation wizard.
Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard is shown.
We recommend you let the Wizard install the driver automatically (even if you have installed it before).
The wizard starts searching the USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver:
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3. Hardware Installation
If you have not installed the Driver earlier, select the appropriate file now and click Next:
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3. Hardware Installation
The software has been found and is being restored and backed up:
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3. Hardware Installation
Click Finish to start using your new Polar IRDA USB 2.0 Adapter and USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver:
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3. Hardware Installation
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4. Detection
The Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter is installed correctly when the red LED light on the side of it starts to
flash.
You can also check the installation by going to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager.
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4. Detection
Provided the driver has been correctly installed, 'Device Manager' contents and 'Infrared Devices' now
include USB 2.0-IrDA-Bridge.
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5. Establishing IrDA connection with another infrared device
After confirming the detection of USB 2.0 IrDA Adapter, place your Polar infrared device and its IR
window within one meter (39 inches) range from the infrared window at the end of the Adapter. The
Polar device will be detected if it is within a 30 degree angle from the infrared window of the Adapter.
Leave a minimum of 1 cm (0.4 inches) space between the devices.
An icon and a popup message will appear in the Toolbar indicating the Adapter is recognizing another
infrared device within its range:
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5. Establishing IrDA connection with another infrared device
While the two devices are connected and data transfer is in progress, you will see the Data Transfer
icon in your Toolbar. Moving the cursor onto this icon will display the connection speed of IrDA link.
However, if you see an Infrared Connection icon as pictured below, the two devices are connected but
no data is being transferred:
As Infrared Connetion icon appears on Toolbar, the Wireless Link icon appears on your desktop:
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6. Remove Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from the computer
To safely remove the Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from your PC, click the Safely Remove Hardware
icon:
Then select the Safely remove USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge
Once Safe To remove Hardware is shown you can unplug the Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from the
PC:
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6. Remove Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from the computer
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7. Uninstallation
To remove the Polar USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver from your PC, just re-install the CD into your PC and
it will automatically launch the uninstallation procedure.
Click Yes to proceed:
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7. Uninstallation
Driver is being removed from your PC:
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7. Uninstallation
Click Finish to complete the uninstallation:
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7. Uninstallation
Alternatively, go to Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Program and remove Polar USB 2.0
IrDA Bridge Driver.
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8. Troubleshooting
If the communication fails, check that...:
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... the infrared devices are positioned correctly. The infrared windows should be within 30 degree
angle, no further than one meter (39 inches) and no closer than 1 cm (0.4 inches) from each other.
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...nothing is blocking the path between the infrared windows of the devices.
...there is no other infrared device nearby.
... your Polar wrist unit is in the connection mode.
...the battery of your Polar wrist unit does not need replacing (i.e. low battery symbol on the
display).
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9. Technical Specifications
Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter
Connects directly to standard PC or Notebook USB
port
Direct from USB port, no external power required.
Transmits and receives data speed at 9.6K, 19.2K,
38.4K, 57.6K115.2K, 4Mbps (FIR), 16Mbps (VFIR)
max. 30 degrees
Connection
Power Source
Speed
Transmission Angle
Transmission Distance
1 - 100 cm (0.4" - 39")
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9. Technical Specifications
Microsoft Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP. Microsoft
Windows® Service Pack update required before
installation.
Operation System Compatibility
MAC version 10.2 & 10.3
Compiled for Linux Kernel 2.4.26 & RedHat &
Debian
Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter is not water resistantDo not expose it to humidityor use it outdoors.
Operating Temperatures: 0°C to 50 °C / 32 °F to 122 °F
This device complies with part 15 Subpart B /Class B of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference,and2. this device must
accept any interferencereceived, including interference that may causeundesired operation.
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10. Limited Polar International Guarantee
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This limited Polar International Guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Inc. for the consumers who
have purchased this product in the USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is
issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries.
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Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer/ purchaser of this
product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from
the date of purchase.
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Please keep the receipt or stamped Polar Customer Service Card, which is your proof of
purchase!
The guarantee does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, accidents or non-compliance with the
precautions; improper maintenance, commercial use, cracked or broken cases.
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10. Limited Polar International Guarantee
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The guarantee does not cover any damage/s, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect or
incidential, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the product. During the
guarantee period the product will be either repaired or replaced at an authorized service center
free of charge.
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This guarantee 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.
Polar products are electronic devices and are in the scope of Directive 2002/96/EC of the European
Parliament and of the Council on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). These products
should thus be disposed of separately in EU countries. Polar encourages you to minimize possible
effects of waste on the environment and human health also outside the European Union by following
local waste disposal regulations and, where possible, utilize separate collection of electronic devices.
Copyright © 2006 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland.
Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may
be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.
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11. Polar Disclaimer
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The content of this manual is for informational purposes only. The products it describes are
subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development
program.
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Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy makes no representations or warranties with respect to this
manual or with respect to the products described herein.
Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses,
direct, indirect orincidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this
material of the products described herein.
Manufactured by:
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11. Polar Disclaimer
Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, 90440 KEMPELE, FINLAND, Tel: +358 8 5202 100, Fax: +358 8
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