maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR Electric Bike Drives User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- MAXON
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maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR Electric Bike Drives
Product Information
The maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR is an electric bike system that provides motorized support for cycling. It features a POWERTAB with variousfunctions, including an Active Range Extender, Status LED, Service LED, State of charge (SOC) indicator, On/Off button and light switch, and Error LED. The system offers three support levels (0-III-III) to enhance the cycling experience.
LED Display
- WHITE (STATUS LED): The white Status LED is continuously lit when the e-bike is switched on.
- GREEN (ACTIVE RANGE EXTENDER): The green LED indicates the detection of an active Range Extender.
- BLUE (SERVICE LED): The blue Service LED is lit when the e-bike is in service mode for diagnostics or system configuration.
- RED (ERROR LED): The red Error LED lights up when an error is detected. The e-bike needs to be switched off and on to exit the fault condition.
Charging the Battery
- Select a cool location for charging, following the permissible charging temperature guidelines in Chapter 5.3 of the Operating Manual.
- Connect the charger to a power socket.
- Connect the charger to the charging socket on the bike.
- The charging process starts automatically, and the progress is displayed via LEDs on the POWERTAB. The red LED of the charger indicates charging. Once the battery is fully charged, the charger’s indicator switches to green, and the bike automatically switches off.
- Unplug the charger from the bike’s charging socket.
- Disconnect the charger from the power socket.
Cleaning and Care
When cleaning the maxon BIKEDRIVE AIR, avoid using a high-pressure cleaner.
Instead, use a slightly moist cloth to clean the bike. Be cautious not to let
water come into contact with the electrical components or the charging socket
during the cleaning process.
Product Usage Instructions
Switching the System On/Off
To switch the system on, briefly press the On/Off button. When the system
starts up, no support level is active, and the bike behaves like a normal
bicycle without support. After startup, you can use the On/Off button to
switch the light on or off. To switch the system off, press and hold the
On/Off button for approximately 3 seconds until the LED display turns off.
Displaying the State of Charge (SOC) of the Battery
After startup, the SOC is continuously displayed by LEDs. If all 7 LEDs are
lit, the battery is full. If the indicator flashes, the battery is being
charged. If the battery charge is too low, no SOC is displayed, and the white
Status LED is lit. When the battery charge becomes critically low, the bike
switches off automatically.
Ride Mode – No LED is Lit
In this mode, motor support is switched off, and you can cycle as usual
without any assistance.
Powertab Functions – Support Levels I-III
The selected support level is displayed with three bars. If no bar is lit,
level Zero has been selected, and the bike does not provide any support. As
soon as you select a level, motor support is provided. Level III offers the
strongest support, but it reduces the range of the bike.
Individually Configuring Support Levels with the Connect App
To customize the support levels, maxon offers a Connect app for iOS and
Android. With the Connect app, you can configure the support levels according
to your preference and use your smartphone as a display on the handlebar. The
Connect app is available for download from the Google Play Store and iOS App
Store.
This Quick Start Guide for your BIKEDRIVE AIR makes no claim to completeness. For detailed infor-mation on the individual functions, consult the Operating Manual or the www.maxonbikedrive.com website.
POWERTAB
SWITCHING THE SYSTEM ON/OFF
Briefly press the On/Off button. When the system starts up, no support level
is active. The bike behaves like a normal bicycle without support. After the
system startup, the On/Off button can be used to switch the light on or off.
DISPLAYING THE SOC OF THE BATTERY
After startup, the state of charge (SOC) is con tinu-ously displayed by LEDs.
If all 7 LEDs are lit, the battery is full. If the indicator flashes, the
battery is being charged. If the battery charge is too low, no SOC is
displayed. Instead, the white Status LED is lit. Once the battery charge gets
too low, the bike switches off automatically.
SWITCHING OFF
Press the On/Off button for approximately 3 seconds until the LED display
turns off.
RIDE MODE
NO LED IS LIT
The motor support has been switched off. You can cycle as usual.
POWERTAB FUNCTIONS
LEVEL I – II – III
The selected support level is displayed with three bars. If no bar is lit,
level Zero has been selected. The bike does not provide any support. As soon
as you select a level, support is provided. Level III provides the strongest
support. The higher the motor support, the lower the range.
INDIVIDUALLY CONFIGURING THE SUPPORT LEVELS WITH THE CONNECT APP
Maxon offers a Connect app for iOS and Android. With the Connect app, the
rider can individually con-figure the support levels and use the cell phone as
a display on the handlebar.
- Connect app
- Google Play Store
- iOS App Store
LED DISPLAY
WHITE (STATUS LED)
The white Status LED is continuously lit as soon as the e-bike is switched on.
GREEN (ACTIVE RANGE EXTENDER)
When the green LED is on, an active Range Extender has been detected.
BLUE (SERVICE LED)
When the service tool switches the e-bike to service mode for diagnostics or
system configuration, the blue Service LED is lit. In this mode, the bike does
not provide any motor support.
RED (ERROR LED)
If the e-bike detects an error, the red Error LED lights up. To exit the fault
condition, the e-bike must be switched off and on.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
- Select a cool location (observe the permissible charging temperature, see Chapter 5.3 of the Operating Manual).
- Connect the charger to the power socket.
- Connect the charger with the charging socket on the bike.
- The charging process starts automatically and the progress is displayed via LEDs on the POWERTAB. The red LED of the charger is lit. Once the battery is fully charged, the indicator on the charger switches to green and the bike automatically switches off.
- Unplug the charger from the charging socket of the bike.
- Disconnect the charger from the power socket
CLEANING AND CARE
- Never use a high-pressure cleaner. Instead, use a slightly moist cloth for cleaning.
- Make sure that none of the electrical components or the charging socket come into contact with water during the cleaning process.
- Close the cover of the charging port after each charging procedure. The charging port should be opened only for connecting a charger or Range Extender. The charging plug system does not work if it is wet.
RANGE EXTENDER INSTALLING THE RANGE EXTENDER
- Switch the BIKEDRIVE AIR off.
- Check whether the special holder for the Range Extender has been mounted in place. If not, please contact a specialist dealer.
- Insert the Range Extender into the holder from the side. Make sure that the notch on the bottle holder engages correctly with the Range Extender.
- Secure the Range Extender with the rubber band.
- Open sockets on the frame and range extender.
- Connect the charging cable and lock it on both sides with the bayonet.
- Function check: Range Extender and POWERTAB LEDs light up in green.
Info : Switch on the Range Extender at the beginning of your tour to achieve the maximum range.
CHANGING THE RANGE EXTENDER
- Switch off the BIKEDRIVE AIR.
- Disconnect the cable between the Range Extender and charging socket.
- Close the socket on the range extender.
- Remove the rubber band from the Range Extender.
- Tilt the battery sideways.
- Insert the new Range Extender.
- Check that the notch on the bottle cage engages correctly with the Range Extender.
- Secure the Range Extender with the rubber band.
- Open the sockets on the frame and the Range Extender.
- Connect the charging cable and lock it on both sides with the bayonet.
- Function check: Switch on the Range Extender at the beginning of your tour to achieve the maximum range.
