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CycleOps PowerTap Owner's Manual

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PowerTap SL2.4

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PowerTap SL2.4...
  • Page 2 T T r r a a d d e e m m a a r r k k s s Saris Cycling Group, Inc , PowerTap and the PowerTap logo, are all registered trademarks of Saris Cycling Group, Inc. All other product, brand, or trade names used in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    No other equipment will give you greater performance return on your investment. This manual describes the proper use and maintenance of the PowerTap SL2.4. E E v v e e r r y y person, independent of skill level, should read at least PRECAUSTION: IMPORTANT prior to use of the PowerTap.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this Manual Precautions: Important...5 System Overview...7 The PowerTap System...7 Preparing for Installation...7 Compatibility...8 Wheel Building...8 System Installation...9 General Computer Operation...12 Display Levels...12 Display Modes...12 Finding Sensors Clearing Data Buttons...12 Power Conservation...13 Computer Navigation...14 Power Function...14 Torque Function...15 Zero Torque...15...

  • Page 5: Precautions: Important

    • Before beginning any exercise program, consult your physician. • Keep your eyes on the road. D D o o n n o o t t become overly engaged with the PowerTap display. We recommend familiarizing yourself with computer functions while stationary.
  • Page 6 Precautions: Important, cont. • The PowerTap wheel does not include a quick release skewer. CycleOps recommends using a steel skewer. • B B o o t t h h s s i i d d e e s s o o f f t t h h e e P P o o w w e e r r T T a a p p s s h h o o u u l l d d b b e e b b u u i i l l t t u u s s i i n n g g a a 3 3 x x s s p p o o k k e e l l a a c c i i n n g g p p a a t t t t e e r r n n . Because of the design of the PowerTap, torque is transmitted through the hub to the non-drive side.

  • Page 7: The Powertap System

    P P R R E E P P A A R R I I N N G G F F O O R R I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N The PowerTap SL2.4 hub comes either alone or in a pre-built wheel. If purchased alone, the hub must be built into a complete wheel prior to use.

  • Page 8: Compatibility

    C C O O M M P P A A T T A A B B I I L L I I T T Y Y The PowerTap SL2.4 hub is compatible with Shimano 8, 9, and 10 speed systems or Campagnolo 8, 9, and 10 speed systems.
  • Page 9 1 1 . . I I n n s s e e r r t t W W h h e e e e l l I I n n t t o o F F r r a a m m e e Insert the PowerTap SL2.4 wheel into the frame. Make sure the axel is correctly positioned in the dropouts and secure the wheel in place with a steel skewer.
  • Page 10 The heart rate strap m m u u s s t t be worn to enable the heart rate function. NOTE: The chest strap for the PowerTap SL2.4 uses a coded frequency and is not compatible with other manufactur- er’s chest straps.

  • Page 11: General Computer Operation

    General Computer Operation D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y L L E E V V E E L L S S The computer has three (3) main display levels: Middle Bottom NOTE: These locations only apply to trip and interval modes and d d o o e e s s n n o o t t apply to Cycle or Heart Rate Monitor Function.
  • Page 12 F F i i n n d d : : If [MODE] and [SELECT] are released When “Find” is displayed the computer will find Search for the PowerTap hub. c c l l r r : : If [MODE] and [SELECT] are released when clr is displayed A A L L L L D D A A T T A A W W I I L L L L B B E E E E R R A A S S E E D D .

  • Page 13: Computer Navigation

    Computer Navigation P P O O W W E E R R F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N The top level of the main display shows current, max, and average power readings. 1) Press [MODE] to scroll the cursor to the top line of the main display 2) Press [SELECT] to toggle through the power function options.

  • Page 14: Power Function

    T T O O R R Q Q U U E E F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N Shows the torque placed on the hub in inch-pounds. To display torque in trip mode: 1) Press [MODE] to scroll the cursor to the top line of the main display.

  • Page 15: Speed Function

    S S P P E E E E D D F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N The middle level of the main display shows current, max, and average speed readings. 1) Press [MODE] to scroll the cursor to the middle line of the main display.

  • Page 16: Multi-Function

    M M U U L L T T I I - - F F U U N N C C T T I I O O N N D D I I S S P P L L A A Y Y FIGURE 16 D D i i s s t t a a n n c c e e ( ( D D ) ) WATTS...

  • Page 17: Cycle Computer Mode

    PowerTap SL2.4 computer to function as a cycle computer in the absence of the PowerTap hub. This function is useful when the PowerTap SL2.4 hub is not present such as in racing situations where lighter racing wheels are used. NOTE: In Cycle Computer Mode heart rate is displayed in the top line of the main display and power data is no longer displayed.
  • Page 18 A A v v e e r r a a g g e e C C a a d d e e n n c c e e ( ( C C & & A A V V G G ) ) The average cadence displays data since the last time data was cleared in trip mode or the selected interval in interval mode.

  • Page 19: Heart Rate Monitor Mode

    Access to the Heart Rate Monitor Mode is also gained in the current heart rate mode. This function allows the PowerTap computer to function as a heart rate monitor in the absence of the PowerTap hub. NOTE: In Heart Rate Monitor Mode heart rate is displayed on the top line of the main display and power data is no longer displayed.

  • Page 20: Interval Mode

    A A v v e e r r a a g g e e H H e e a a r r t t R R a a t t e e ( ( A A V V ) ) This value is a running average of the heart rate in BPM.

  • Page 21: Interval Memory Mode

    I I N N T T E E R R V V A A L L M M E E M M O O R R Y Y M M O O D D E E To access stored interval data for the p p r r e e v v i i o o u u s s 9 9 i i n n t t e e r r v v a a l l s s o o n n l l y y : 1) Enter the interval mode hold [MODE] until “INT”...

  • Page 22: Computer Setup

    1) Press either [MODE] or [SELECT] to activate the computer. NOTE: The version of firmware is displayed upon startup. The most updated firmware version is available at www.cycleops.com. (FIGURE 2) Extended hold of [MODE] and [SELECT] simultaneously enters com- puter setup function indicates by a flashing “E” . NOTE: Continue to hold t t h h r r o o u u g g h h “clear all”...

  • Page 23: Computer Setup Main Menu

    C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 1 1 This setup menu includes: time of day, date, storage rate, wheel circumference, units of measure, odometer.
  • Page 24 Changes to the storage rate d d o o e e s s n n o o t t effect display information. Refer to TABLE 3 for appropriate storage rate. TABLE 3 - PowerTap SL2.4 Storage Rate Recording Rate (sec)
  • Page 25 Tire Size Circ. (mm) 24 x 1 1753 26 x 1 1913 26 x 1.25 1953 26 x 1.5 1986 26 x 2.0 2055 26 x 2.125 2070 27 x 1 2125 27 x 1 1/8 2139 9) Press [SELECT] to toggle between English or Metric units. Press [MODE] to save.
  • Page 26 C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 2 2 This setup menu includes: rate of display for watts, speed, and cadence. NOTE: You are unable to move back to a previously viewed settings.
  • Page 27 C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 3 3 This setup menu includes: zero readings for power, speed, and cadence. NOTE: You are unable to move back to a previously viewed setting.
  • Page 28 C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R S S E E T T U U P P 4 4 This setup menu includes: sleep time, locations of display, cadence source, cycle computer mode, heart rate monitor, and auto start/stop.
  • Page 29 4) The PowerTap can be used as a cycle computer or heart rate monitor. watts Press [SELECT] to toggle through mode options. watts, mi, and ( ) = power meter mode mi, and ( ) = cycle computer mode ( ) = heart rate monitor mode Press [MODE] to save.
  • Page 30 There are 2 Learn sequences, 1 and 2. Learn 1 is used when you have switched sen- sors or the CPU and there are no other like bikes with PowerTap SL2.4 within a 30’ radius. Learn 2 is used if there are other devices in the area but requires you to remove and reinsert the battery before activating the Learn 2 sequence.
  • Page 31 6) Follow the above steps for any additional sensors you may be using, such as the heart rate strap, speed and cadence sensors. SPd = speed sensor Cd = cadence sensor HS = heart rate sensor...

  • Page 32: Maintenance & Specifications

    Maintenance & Specifications The following information will help you keep your PowerTap SL2.4 running properly. If you are not familiar with hub maintenance please consult a professional bicycle mechanic before servicing. D D u u r r i i n n g g t t h h e e c c o o u u r r s s e e o o f f a a n n y y r r e e p p a a i i r r d d o o n n o o t t r r e e m m o o v v e e t t h h e e t t o o r r q q u u e e t t u u b b e e . . T T h h e e r r e e a a r r e e n n o o u u s s e e r r s s e e r r v v i i c c e e a a b b l l e e p p a a r r t t s s i i n n s s i i d d e e .
  • Page 33 -Install spacers per the illustration. -Install axle. -Apply 2 grams of high quality freehub grease to the ratchet ring. -Grease the V seal and place it on the freehub and install onto shaft. -Replace end nuts. Torque end nuts to 12 lbs-ft. FIGURE 28...
  • Page 34 C C O O M M P P U U T T E E R R B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S The PowerTap SL2.4 has batteries in the hub and computer. Computer bat- teries typically need to be changed every 400 hours of use.
  • Page 35 H H U U B B B B A A T T T T E E R R I I E E S S Normal battery life in the hub is 400 hours of actual ride time. Use #357 type batteries and always replace batteries in pairs. Alkaline type batteries give shorter life and poorer performance.
  • Page 36 T T E E S S T T M M O O D D E E 1) From the computer setup main menu press [SELECT] and scroll until the letter “t” is flashing. Press [MODE] to enter setup mode. 2) Press [MODE] to scroll through the different test modes as shown by the number. NOTE: Press and hold [MODE] and [SELECT] simultaneously returns to standard operation.
  • Page 37 on the left side. Press [SELECT]. The bottom line will say “run” and then “yes” if it passes the test correctly. If the pins are not shorted together or there was a problem, the display will say “no” . This test can be repeated by pressing [SELECT].

  • Page 38: Computer Batteries

    12 hours or until moisture disappears. · Interference with other devices - make sure you are not setting up the PowerTap inside a building with a lot of electrical noise, neon signs, or near power lines. Bring the PowerTap out side or away from the electrical disturbance to see if signal returns.

  • Page 39: Glossary

    P P o o w w e e r r s s e e e e m m s s i i n n c c o o r r r r e e c c t t ·Torque value is not zeroed to manually zero torque go to current watts and hold down the select button until watts disappears.
  • Page 40 pick up heart rate. W W a a t t t t s s - Real-time display of the effort you are putting in to pedaling the bike. This is your power reading. **If you press the [SELECT] while the cursor is pointing to Watts the line changes to "inch-lbs".
  • Page 41 Saris Cycling Group, Inc. 5253 Verona Road Madison, WI. 53711 1-800-783-7257 16034D-2.4 Patents issued and pending. Patent#6,418,797...

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