Polar CS sensor

On Aug 16, 2:25 am, wrote:
On Aug 15, 6:28 pm, Derk wrote:

wrote:
OK Derk, but the op was talking about the CS series sensor, and you
chime in trashing the CS100 and 200; I was taking your cue and
providing my experience with the CS series sensor. I don't think the
op really cares, he was just wondering about battery replacement, huh?

Well , my point was: maybe it's not an empty battery that's causing the
problem?

Derk

I believe that may be correct; I had the previous S series and had
some problems specifically in areas where there was high voltage
transmissions and certain data feeds ( discovered a certain non-
descript location was something more by it's effect on my hrm), but a
sensor that fades and resolves could be symptomatic of a battery
problem. The CS600 is using a W.I.N.D. sensor ( I think I read it is a
2.4 ghz ); the cs100 and 200 are unfortunately incompatible with that.
I had forgotten those are sealed sensors; but considering the use I've
already gotten out of them are well worth spinging for new ones once
the battery dies down. And my polar software also indicates the
battery strength, so 2 years on they're still good.

Derek: The unit going into Pause sounds like the speed sensor isn't
trigerring properly. Check the magnet alignment and get it as close as
possible without touching when sprinting out of the saddle (wheel
flex). Also the transmitter (sensor) should have line of sight with
the receiver antena (computer head-unit).

raam: Are the W.I.N.D sensors user servicable or sealed like the 5GHz
CS sensors?

I really nice wireless system would be a sensor that doesn't require a
battery. Surely this must be possible. Just need a slightly more
powerful wheel magnet and a large coil in the sensor. I think the
theory is sound - would it work in a real world scenario? Is there an
optical link in existance, maybe?

On Aug 18, 6:01*am, Henry wrote:
On Aug 16, 2:25 am, wrote:





On Aug 15, 6:28 pm, Derk wrote:

wrote:
OK Derk, but the op was talking about the CS series sensor, and you
chime in trashing the CS100 and 200; I was taking your cue and
providing my experience with the CS series sensor. I don't think the
op really cares, he was just wondering about battery replacement, huh?

Well , my point was: maybe it's not an empty battery that's causing the
problem?

Derk

*I believe that may be correct; I had the previous S series and had
some problems specifically in areas where there was high voltage
transmissions and certain data feeds ( discovered a certain non-
descript location was something more by it's effect on my hrm), but a
sensor that fades and resolves could be symptomatic of a battery
problem. The CS600 is using a W.I.N.D. sensor ( I think I read it is a
2.4 ghz ); the cs100 and 200 are unfortunately incompatible with that.
I had forgotten those are sealed sensors; but considering the use I've
already gotten out of them are well worth spinging for new ones once
the battery dies down. And my polar software also indicates the
battery strength, so 2 years on they're still good.

Derek: The unit going into Pause sounds like the speed sensor isn't
trigerring properly. Check the magnet alignment and get it as close as
possible without touching when sprinting out of the saddle (wheel
flex). Also the transmitter (sensor) should have line of sight with
the receiver antena (computer head-unit).

raam: Are the W.I.N.D sensors user servicable or sealed like the 5GHz
CS sensors?

I really nice wireless system would be a sensor that doesn't require a
battery. Surely this must be possible. Just need a slightly more
powerful wheel magnet and a large coil in the sensor. I think the
theory is sound - would it work in a real world scenario? Is there an
optical link in existance, maybe?- Hide quoted text -

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the wind sensors appear to be sealed non-servicable units; I am not
saying it would be impossible to cut one open, replace the battery and
reseal somehow, but it wouldn't be worth the effort unless they are no
longer available ( which means I better stock up now ! ha-ha ).

when setting up the sensors there is a small red led that flashes on
the face of the sensor ( in the polar logo) for the 1st 3 rotations or
so , it is useful for initial set-up, but needs about 2min of
inactivity to reset the led flashing feature; I don't know if that is
on the cs100 or 200 sensors, but the reed switch is audible provided
one is in a quiet location and reasonably good hearing. I think it is
worthwhile to ensure the sensor is accurately picking up the magnet.