Does leaving the heart rate sensor plugged into the chest strap drain the battery?
936500
I am returning my computer , very disappointed in this computer. I would not be a good person to ask, I am sorry.
936501
My heart rate sensor is always plugged into the chest strap is always connected to the belt so far has not exhausted the battery.
936502
Yes it does, the contact between the strap and the buttons on the hrm is the on switch for it so you don't want to leave it plugged in when not in use.
936503
The heart rate sensor plugged into my chest strap don`t drain my battery, i`m very very happy with my Timex computer with GPS, it works exelente.
1653212
Yes. When in HR mode, current heart rate is displayed at all times until HR mode is cancelled/exited.
534456
Yes, in fact there 2 sensors (one for chest for heart rate and the other for the bicycle frame for cadence, both works with battery which are included as well).
1881747
Yes; the chest strap is the only way this watch can monitor your heart rate and calories. Without it, it's just a watch with functions you can't use
1996193
If you are referring to the HR sensor that straps around your chest, Yes. You get an elastic chest strap and the sensor, which is attached using buttons. The watch communicates and collects the data from the sensor strapped to your chest.
1388435
You have to wear the chest strap for it to indicate your heart rate. I do not think this device would register calorie burn.
2271440
it does monitor heart rate if you push and hold a button. I would not trust it to be completely waterproof. I am on my second LifeTrak, and with the first one, I trusted the claim of waterproof. It quit working after two months. LifeTrak customer service was great and replaced it, but I don't trust the new one to be completely waterproof.
1947986
Yes, both wheel sensors,crank sensor and HR monitor that straps around your chest.
781423
You do not need a chest strap, but I can not make the heart rate monitor work! I quit using it after a couple of weeks.
1724285
No its better to leave it in so it will be ready to roll when unfolded. You never need to unplug the battery.
1443864
If you remain active while wearing the monitor it will calculate calories burned. Just remember the strap runs on a watch type battery and longer it calculates information the faster the battery will expire.
1501905
Yes. It comes with a chest strap. Make sure you order it including the strap. Some of the sellers have a without strap option, but you NEED the strap for heart rate.
100822
I haven't had that problem at all. If anything, it is a bit inaccurate in the beginning of a run while my heart rate is just kicking in. After a few minutes at most, mine works well - as accurate as my Polar without the irritating strap.
167269
Yes on the chest strap and one can only assume yes on the watch. I did not pay attention to the watch, but the spot on the chest strap is obvious. It worked right at the box and you can shut off after you're done working out to preserve battery life.
1036913
It works without the heart rate monitor strap, but it will make a significant difference in accuracy if you do have one. I wear mine with just the loop bracelet and put on the chest strap for workouts and heavy activity. This is the best combo, and why I purchased it in the first place.
2130972
You can leave it plugged in. The manufacturer suggests that you unplug it once a month for approximately 30 seconds to reset the sensing circuit.
937865
I have had one of these wired onto my bike for several months and have not had a problem with it draining my battery. But I also keep all my bikes on battery tenders.