BOSCH BRC3600 LED Remote Smart System Instruction Manual

BOSCH BRC3600 LED Remote Smart System Instruction Manual

Safety instructions

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term eBike battery is used in these instructions to mean all original Bosch eBike rechargeable battery packs from the system generation the smart system.
The terms drive and drive unit used in these operating instructions refer to the original Bosch drive units from the system generation the smart system.

• Read and observe the safety warnings and directions contained in all the eBike system operating instructions and in the operating instructions of your eBike.
• Do not attempt to secure the on-board computer or operating unit while riding!
• The push assistance function must only be used when pushing the eBike. There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the eBike are not in contact with the ground while using the push assistance.
• When the push assistance is activated, the pedals may turn at the same time. When the push assistance function is activated, make sure that there is enough space between your legs and the turning pedals to avoid the risk of injury.
• When using the walk assistance, make sure that you can control the eBike and that you can hold it securely at all times. Under certain circumstances, the walk assistance may stop (e.g. if the pedals hit an obstacle or if you accidentally let go of the button on the operating unit). The eBike may suddenly move backwards onto you or tip up. This presents a risk for the user particularly if there is additional load on the eBike. When using the walk assistance, do not bring the eBike into situations in which you cannot hold the eBike using your own strength.
• Do not stand your eBike upside down on its handlebars and saddle if the operating unit or its holder protrude from the handlebars. This may irreparably damage the operating unit or the holder.
• Do not connect a charger to the eBike battery if the display for the operating unit or on-board computer reports a critical error. This may result in damage to your eBike battery. The eBike battery may catch fire, thereby resulting in serious burns and other injuries.
• The operating unit features a wireless interface. Local operating restrictions, e.g. in aeroplanes or hospitals, must be observed.
• Caution! When using the operating unit with Bluetooth®, this may cause interference that affects other devices and systems, aeroplanes and medical devices (e.g. pacemakers, hearing aids). Likewise, injury to people and animals in the immediate vicinity cannot be excluded entirely. Do not use the operating unit with Bluetooth® in the vicinity of medical devices, petrol stations, chemical plants, areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere or on blast sites. Do not use the operating unit with Bluetooth® in aeroplanes. Avoid operation near your body for extended periods.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Any use of such marks by Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch eBike Systems is under license.
• Observe all national regulations which set out the approved use of eBikes.

Privacy notice
When you connect the eBike to the Bosch DiagnosticTool 3 or replace eBike components, technical information about your eBike (e.g. manufacturer, model, bike ID, configuration data) and the eBike usage (e.g. total riding time, energy consumption, temperature) is transferred to Bosch eBike Systems (Robert Bosch GmbH) for the purposes of processing your inquiry, servicing and product improvement. You can find further information about data processing at www .bosch-ebike.com/privacy-full.

Product description and specifications

Intended use
The LED Remote operating unit is designed for controlling an eBike/on-board computer from the smart system system generation. You can also use it to change the assistance level in the eBike Flow app. So as to be able to use the operating unit fully, a compatible smartphone with the eBike Flow app is required. The LED Remote operating unit can be connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth®.

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Depending on the smartphone’s operating system, the eBike Flow app can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple App Store and the Google Play store. Use your smartphone to scan the code in order to download the eBike Flow app.

Product features
The numbering of the components shown refers to the illustrations on the graphics pages at the beginning of the manual. All illustrations of bike parts except for the drive unit, onboard computer (including operating unit), speed sensor and the corresponding holders are a schematic representation and may differ on your eBike.

1. Ambient light sensor
2. On/off button
3. Charge indicator of the eBike battery
4. ABS LED (optional)
5. Assistance level LED
6. Holder
7. Select button
8. Diagnostics connection (for servicing purposes only)
9. Button for decreasing assistance level ­/ walk assistance
10. Button for increasing assistance level +/ bicycle lights
11. Button to reduce brightness/ go back
12. Button to increase brightness/ go forward

Technical data

A) Specification for charging the LED Remote operating unit; external devices cannot be charged.
B) Not included with the product as standard
C) USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.
The licence information for the product can be accessed at the following Internet address: www.bosch-ebike.com/licences

Declaration of Conformity
Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch eBike Systems, hereby declares that the LED Remote radio communication unit complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be accessed at the following Internet address: www.bosch-ebike.com/conformity.
Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch eBike Systems, hereby declares that the LED Remote radio communication unit complies with the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2917/1206). The full text of the UK Declaration of Conformity can be accessed at the following Internet address: www.bosch- ebike.com/conformity.

Operation

Requirements
The eBike can then only be switched on when the following requirements are met: ­ A sufficiently charged eBike battery is inserted (see operating instructions for the eBike battery from the system generation the smart system). ­ The speed sensor is connected properly (see operating instructions for the drive unit from the system generation the smart system). Before riding off, ensure that the buttons on the operating unit are within easy reach. We recommend that you align the unit so that the plus/minus button level is perpendicular to the floor.

Operating unit power supply
If a sufficiently charged eBike battery is inserted into the eBike and the eBike is switched on, then the internal operating unit battery is powered and charged.
If the state of charge of the internal operating unit battery is very low, you can charge it via the diagnostics connection (8) with a USB Type-C® cable using a power bank or another suitable power source (charging voltage 5 V V; charging current max. 600 mA mA).
Always close the flap of the diagnostics connection (8) so that no dust or moisture can enter.

Switching the eBike On and Off
To switch on the eBike, briefly press the on/off button (2). After the starting animation, the state of charge of the eBike battery is displayed in colour with the battery charge indicator (3) and the set assistance level with the (5) display. The eBike is ready to ride.
The display brightness is controlled by the ambient light sensor (1). Therefore, do not cover the ambient light sensor (1).
The drive is activated as soon as you start pedalling (except at assistance level OFF). The drive power varies depending on the assistance level set.
As soon as you stop pedalling when in normal operation, or as soon as you have reached a speed of 25/45 km/h, the drive switches off the assistance. The drive is automatically reactivated as soon you start pedalling again and the speed is below 25/45 km/h.
To switch off the eBike, press the on/off button (2) briefly (< 3 s). The battery charge indicator of the eBike battery (3) and the assistance level LED (5) go out.
If no power is drawn from the drive for about 10 minutes (e.g. because the eBike is not moving) and no button is pressed, the eBike will switch off automatically.

Quick Menu
Selected settings are displayed on the quick menu. These settings can also be changed while riding. You can access the quick menu by pressing and holding (> 1 s) the select button . It cannot be accessed from the status screen.
The following settings can be changed via the quick menu: ­ All data on the journey so far is reset to zero. ­ (optional) The settings vary depending on the gearing in question. Note: Other functions may be available depending on your eBike equipment.

Battery charge indicator of the eBike battery
In the battery charge indicator of the eBike battery (3), each ice-blue bar represents 20 % capacity and each white bar represents 10 % capacity. The topmost bar shows the maximum capacity.
Example: Four ice-blue bars and one white bar are displayed. The state of charge is between 81 % and 90 %.
If capacity is low, both of the lower displays change colour:

If the eBike battery is being charged, the topmost bar on the battery charge indicator of the eBike battery (3) flashes.
The eBike battery’s state of charge is also indicated outside the eBike, by the LEDs on the eBike battery.

Selecting the Assistance Level
You can set how much the eBike drive assists you while pedalling on the operating unit using the reduce assistance level ­ (9) and increase assistance level + (10) buttons. The assistance level can be changed at any time, even while cycling, and is displayed in colour.

Note: The available modes depend on the respective drive unit.
The designations and configuration of the assistance levels can be preconfigured by the manufacturer and selected by the bicycle retailer.

Adapting the Assistance Level
The assistance level can be adapted within certain limits using the eBike Flow app. This gives you the option of adjusting your eBike to your personal requirements.
It is not possible to create a completely new mode. You can only adjust the modes that have been enabled by the manufacturer or dealer on your system. This may be fewer than four modes.
In addition, restrictions in your country may mean that it is not possible to adjust a particular mode.
The following parameters are available for making adjustments:
­ Assistance in relation to the base value of the mode (within the legal requirements)
­ Drive response ­ Top limit speed (within the legal requirements) ­ Maximum torque (within the limits of the drive) Note: Please ensure that your modified mode retains the position, name and colour on all on-board computers and controls.

Interaction between the drive unit and gearshifting
The gear shifting should be used with an eBike in the same way as with a normal bicycle (observe the operating instructions of your eBike on this point).
Irrespective of the type of gear shifting, it is advisable that you briefly reduce the pressure on the pedals when changing gear. This will aid gear shifting and reduce wear on the powertrain.
By selecting the correct gear, you can increase your speed and range while applying the same amount of force.
For this reason, follow the gear change recommendations displayed on your on- board computer.

Switching bike lights on/off
Check that your bike lights are working correctly before every use.
To switch on the bike lights, press the bicycle lights (10) button for more than 1 s.
You can use the reduce brightness (11) and the increase brightness (12) buttons to control the brightness of the LEDs on the operating unit.

Switching the Walk Assistance On and Off
The walk assistance makes it easier to push your eBike. The maximum speed of the walk assistance is 4 km/h. The manufacturer can adjust the default so that it is lower and, if necessary, it can also be adjusted by the bicycle retailer.
u The push assistance function must only be used when pushing the eBike. There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the eBike are not in contact with the ground while using the push assistance.
u If the selected gear is too high, the eBike’s drive unit cannot move and the roll-away lock cannot engage.
To start walk assistance, press the walk assistance (9) button for more than 1 s and keep it pressed. The battery charge indicator of the eBike battery (3) goes out and a white moving light in the direction of travel shows that it is ready.
To activate walk assistance, one of the following actions must occur within the next 10 s: ­ Push the eBike forwards. ­ Push the eBike backwards. ­ Perform a sideways tilting movement with the eBike. After activation, the drive begins to push and the continuously filling white bars change colour to ice-blue.
If you release the walk assistance (9) button, walk assistance is stopped. You can reactivate walk assistance within 10 s by pressing the walk assistance (9) button.
If you do not reactivate walk assistance within 10 s, walk assistance automatically switches off.
Walk assistance is always ended if: ­ The rear wheel jams, ­ The bicycle cannot move over ridges, ­ A body part is blocking the bike crank, ­ An obstacle continues to turn the crank, ­ You start pedalling, ­ The increase assistance level +/bicycle lights (10) button
or on/off button (2) is pressed. Walk assistance has a roll-away lock, i.e. even after walk assistance has been used, rolling backwards is actively curbed by the drive for a few seconds, and you cannot push the eBike backwards or can only do so with difficulty.
The roll-away lock is immediately deactivated by pressing the increase assistance level +/bicycle lights (10) button.
The push assistance function is subject to local regulations; the way it works may therefore differ from the description above, or the function may even be deactivated completely.

ABS ­ anti-lock braking system (optional)
If the eBike is equipped with a Bosch eBike ABS from the smart system system generation, the ABS LED (4) lights up when the eBike system starts. After moving off, the ABS internally checks its functionality and the ABS LED goes off.
In the event of a fault, the ABS LED (4) lights up, together with the orange flashing assistance level LED (5). You can acknowledge the error with the select button (7); the flashing assistance level LED (5) goes out. While the ABS LED (4) is lit up, the ABS is not in operation. For details on the ABS and how it works, please refer to the ABS operating instructions.
Establishing a smartphone connection
In order to be able to use the following eBike functions, a smartphone with the eBike Flow app is required. Connection to the app occurs via a Bluetooth® connection. Switch the eBike on and do not ride. Begin Bluetooth® pairing by pressing and holding (> 3 s) the on/off button (2). Release the on/off button (2) as soon as the topmost bar on the battery charge indicator of the eBike battery (3) shows the pairing process by flashing blue. Confirm the connection request in the app.
Activity tracking In order to record activities, it is necessary to register and log into the eBike Flow app. To record activities, you must consent to the storage of your location data in the app. Without this, your activities cannot be recorded in the app. For location data to be recorded, you must be logged in as the user.
eBike Lock The can be activated for each user via the eBike Flow app. In the process, a key for unlocking the eBike is saved on the smartphone.
The is automatically enabled in the following cases: ­ The eBike is switched off via the operating unit ­ The eBike is switched off automatically If the eBike is switched on and the smartphone is connected to the eBike via Bluetooth®, the eBike will be unlocked.