4iiii FC-R9100 Left-Side Precision 3 Crankarm with Powermeter User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- 4iiii
Table of Contents
- 4iiii FC-R9100 Left-Side Precision 3 Crankarm with Powermeter User Manual
- 1.1 Your PRECISION 3 Powermeter
- 1.2 Installation
- 1.3 Get ready to ride (Quick Start)
- 2.1 Compatible display units
- 2.2 Pair with a display unit over ANT+
- Power Meter Metrics
- Results
- Zero Offset Sequence
- 4.1 Pair with the 4iiii app
- 4.2 Zero offset using the 4iiii app
- 4.3 Link PRECISION 3 with a right-side power meter
- Link as a dual power meter
- Unlink a dual power meter
- 4.4 Update firmware
- 4.5 Advanced features
- 5.1 Cleaning and storage
- 5.2 Battery life and battery replacements
- SPECIFICATIONS
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- 7.1 What do the power meter lights mean?
- Start-up Light Sequence
- Zero Offset Sequence
- 7.2 Troubleshoot Bluetooth and ANT+ connections
- WARRANTY
- FCC Statement:
- PAGE 12
- WARNINGS
- Read More About This Manual & Download PDF:
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
4iiii FC-R9100 Left-Side Precision 3 Crankarm with Powermeter User Manual
1.1 Your PRECISION 3 Powermeter
1.2 Installation
Install your 4iiii Powermeter and crankset following the crankset
manufacturer’s instructions.
The steps to install the crankset vary between models. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, or consult your local bike mechanic for
assistance.
Installation instructions for your new Shimano crank are included with the
Ride Ready option.
1.3 Get ready to ride (Quick Start)
- Wake up PRECISION 3 by rotating the crank 3-4 times.
- Pair your power meter with a compatible display unit using ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart.
- Perform a zero offset (calibration).
(a) Unclip and dismount. Hold the bike upright and stationary, and position the crank arms at 12 and 6 o’clock, with the non-drive side crank arm down.
(b) Select “Zero” or “Calibrate” on your display unit.
2.1 Compatible display units
To view and record power and cadence data from your power meter, pair it with
a compatible head unit or smart watch. Compatible devices pair with your power
meter using one of the following protocols:
•Bluetooth Smart (BLE) •ANT+
Consult the head unit or watch manufacturer for compatibility and pairing
instructions.
2.2 Pair with a display unit over ANT+
Pairing steps vary between display units. Consult your display unit’s user
manual for specific instructions.
The following are generic instructions for ANT+ enabled display units:
- Turn on your display unit.
- Spin the crank 3-4 times to wake up your power meter
- Navigate to the “sensors” menu on your display unit.
- Add a new sensor.
- Select your power meter’s ANT+ ID from the list of available devices and connect.
Your power meter’s ANT+ ID is etched on the end of the power meter pod.
Once paired, most display units will remember your power meter and
automatically connect when both devices are on.
Power Meter Metrics
Additional power metrics can be added to your display unit’s workout screen. Consult the display unit’s user manual for instructions. Fields that are available on many display units include:
- Power (1 sec. 3 sec. 10 sec.)
- Normalized Power
- Intensity Factor
- TSS (training stress scores)
- Power Balance (dual power meters only)
- Cadence
Zero offset (calibrate) your power meter using your display unit before
riding. For optimal performance, allow the power meter to adjust to the
ambient riding temperature before performing
a zero offset. This normally takes just a few minutes.
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Unclip and dismount from your bike for the zero offset.
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Spin the crank arms 3-4 times to wake your power meter.
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Connect your power meter with your display unit.
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Place your crank arms at 12 and 6 o’clock, with the non-drive side crank arm down.
Hold the bike stable and upright. -
Use your display unit to calibrate your power meter.
A. Navigate to the Zeroing or Calibration menu.
B. Press “Zero” or “Calibrate”.
Tip: if you receive an error message, re-check that the bike is stable and upright and the cranks are in the correct position before trying again.
Results
Single-sided mode:
A two digit response will appear on your display unit.
Dual-sided mode:
A four digit number will appear on your display unit. The first two digits are
the zero offset result for the non-drive side, and the last two digits are the
results for the drive side.
Zero Offset Sequence
TWO DIGIT RESPONSE | RESULT | DESCRIPTION | WHAT TO DO |
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10 | Success | Go ride! | |
20 | Error | Crank movement detected | Keep your bike steady |
40 | Error | Firmware mismatch | **Connect to the 4iiii app to |
update your firmware
50| Error| Firmware error| Connect to the 4iiii app to
update your firmware**
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99
| __
Error
| __
One side not found (dual power meter)
| • Spin crank arms four times to wake up power meter
• Confirm power meters are linked in 4iiii app
• Replace battery
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0
| __
Error
| __
Power meter not found
| • Spin crank arms four times to wake up power meter
• Replace battery
Download the 4iiii app for iOS or Android to configure your power meter as a
dual-sided power meter, update firmware and access advanced features.
Search for “4iiii” on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Find the
complete 4iiii App User Guide at 4iiii.com/docs
4.1 Pair with the 4iiii app
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Open the 4iiii app and log in. If this is your first time using the app, you will need to create an account. Once you have logged in the app will take you directly to the Devices tab.
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Spin the crank 3-4 times to wake up your power meter.
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Select Add a Device.
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Select your power meter from the list of available devices. A check mark indicates the device is selected.
Tip: You can identify your power meter using the ANT+™ ID number etched onto the end of the power meter pod. -
Press Connect.
4.2 Zero offset using the 4iiii app
- Unclip and dismount from your bike for the zero offset.
- Spin the crank arms 3-4 times to wake your power meter.
- Pair PRECISION 3 Powermeter with the 4iiii app.
- Place your crank arms in the 12 and 6 o’clock positions, with the non-drive side crank arm downwards. Make sure the bike is stable and upright.
- From the Devices tab, select the Zero Offset icon below your power meter’s name.
4.3 Link PRECISION 3 with a right-side power meter
The Left Side PRECISION 3 Powermeter can be used as a single-sided power
meter, or linked with a right-side 4iiii PRECISION or 4iiii Podiiiium
Powermeter for dual-sided power. PRECISION 3 ships
configured as a single-sided power meter. If the right side power meter you
are linking with has previously been linked with another left side power
meter, make sure to unlink it first.
Link as a dual power meter
- Open the 4iiii app and log in.
- Select Add Device.
- Select both the left and right power meters from the available devices. A check mark indicates the device is selected.
- Select Pair on iOS or Connect on Android.
Unlink a dual power meter
- Connect to your dual power meter, and navigate to the Devices page.
- iOS: Press the Unpair Device icon. Wait for a prompt indicating unpairing was successful
Android: Select Remove Device. A dialog box will pop up. Select Unpair and Remove.
4.4 Update firmware
If a new firmware update is available, you will be prompted when you connect to PRECISION 3 Powermeter in the 4iiii app. We recommend updating your firmware if prompted.
- Connect with PRECISION 3 Powermeter in the 4iiii app.
- Select PRECISION 3 Powermeter from the Devices tab to view Device Settings.
- Select Update Firmware (iOS) or UPDATE (Android). Do not close the app during a firmware update
4.5 Advanced features
The 4iiii app can be used to customize the following features:
- Rename your power meter.
- Set scale factor compensation values, to compensate for left and right leg imbalances, or match your power output to a third-party power meter or smart trainer.
- Enable third-party compatibility mode on Bluetooth (for dual power meters only). This allows you to connect to display units that do not support separate power data for the left and right leg for a dual power meter.
Go to 4iiii.com/docs and open the 4iiii App User Guide for iOS or Android for instructions.
5.1 Cleaning and storage
- Store your power meter in temperatures no colder than -40°C (-40° F) and no warmer than 60°C (140° F).
- Use only water and mild soap to clean your crank. Do not expose the power meter to degreasers, or abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents. Do not pressure wash your power meter.
- Keep water or liquids away from the power meter when the cap is off for maintenance.
5.2 Battery life and battery replacements
Your power meter comes with a CR2032 coin cell battery, which allows for up to 800 hours of riding. Replacement CR2032 batteries can be purchased wherever batteries are sold.
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Twist the cap counterclockwise to remove it. Do not pry the cap.
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Remove the old battery from the cap by holding the cap by its edges and tapping it against
a hard surface. -
Place the new battery into the cap with the ‘+’ symbol facing the battery cap.
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Replace the cap and twist it clockwise to secure it.
Tip: Check the condition of the o-ring on the battery cap when replacing your
battery. To ensure a watertight seal, keep the o-ring lubricated with silicone
grease and replace any o-rings that appear worn or damaged. Find the
PRECISION Maintenance Tutorial video at 4iiii.com/docs.
Replacement battery covers and o-rings are available from our online store.
SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER | SPECIFICATION |
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Accuracy (Power Error) | +/- 1.0 % |
Battery Type | CR2032 Coin Cell |
Battery Life | up to 800 hours |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 50°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40 to 60°C |
Weather Sealing Rating | IPx7 |
Cadence Output | 30-170 RPM |
Power Output, Maximum | 0-4000 watts |
Communication | ANT+ & Bluetooth ® Smart |
ANT+ Range | 15 meters |
ANT+ Frequency | 4 Hz |
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ANT+ Features
| Cadence, Power, Zero-Offset, Torque Effectiveness, Pedal Smoothness,
Left/Right Balance, Low Battery Notification
Bluetooth ® **Range| 15 meters
Bluetooth ® ****Frequency| 2.400-2.4835 GHz
Bluetooth ® ****Features| Cadence, Power, Zero-Offset
Weight| 9g**
TROUBLESHOOTING
For additional troubleshooting assistance, please go to 4iiii.com/support
7.1 What do the power meter lights mean?
When you wake up the power meter, the light should turn red, green, and blue in sequence, then pause, then flash red 1 to 5 times to indicate the battery level.
Start-up Light Sequence
LIGHT SEQUENCE | MEANING |
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Red, Green, Blue | Start-up sequence |
5 red blinks | ≤ 100% battery |
4 red blinks | ≤ 80% battery |
3 red blinks | ≤ 60% battery |
2 red blinks | ≤ 40% battery |
1 red blinks | ≤ 20% battery |
Zero Offset Sequence
LIGHT SEQUENCE | MEANING | SOLUTION |
---|---|---|
1 blue blink | Zero offset successful | |
2 blue blinks | Error Code: Unstable gauge | **Keep the bike and |
crank steady.
3 blue blinks| Error Code: Low battery| Check the battery level
in the 4iiii app. Replace the battery.
4 blue blinks| Error Code: Mismatched firmware| Connect to
the 4iiii app to update your firmware.
5 blue blinks| Error Code: Invalid Calibration| Connect with the
4iiii app.**
7.2 Troubleshoot Bluetooth and ANT+ connections
- Make sure your power meter is awake by spinning the crank several times.
- Check the battery level using the startup light sequence or 4iiii app.
- Remove the power meter from the sensor list, and re-pair it.
- For Bluetooth: Ensure that the power meter is not connected to any other device or app via Bluetooth.
Sensors can only be paired to one device at a time.
WARRANTY
By purchasing this product you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this
limited warranty. 4iiii Innovations Inc. (“4iiii”) warrants this product to be
free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, for a period
of three (3) years from the date of original purchase (the invoice date) to
the original purchaser for Power meters.
Defects that have resulted from improper or unreasonable use or maintenance,
accident, excess moisture, insects, improper or inadequate packing for
shipment, lightning, power surges, or unauthorized tampering, alteration or
modification are not covered under the limited warranty. 4iiii will, at its
sole discretion, repair or replace the defective product with a comparable
product, at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, with the customer to
be responsible for all shipping and handling costs [and with return shipping
and handling costs to be paid for by 4iiii after the product has been repaired
or replaced]. Replacement products may be new, refurbished or reconditioned
and are warranted for the unexpired period of the original purchase, or 30
days from the date of shipment, whichever is greater. Any products replaced by
4iiii shall be the property of 4iiii.
WHERE PERMITTED, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE TO SUPERSEDE AND
REPLACE ANY OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR
ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL 4iiii BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
OR OTHER RELIEF ARISING FROM ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
To obtain warranty
service, open a request at 4iiii.com/support for shipping instructions and an
RMA tracking number. Return your product, freight prepaid, along with the
original sales receipt as a required proof of purchase for warranty repairs,
with the RMA tracking number written on the outside of the package to 4iiii.
WARNING: This limited warranty becomes null and void if the product is
repaired by anyone other than an authorized person of 4iiii.
FCC ID: ZZNPM300
Model: PML300
FCC Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirements. The
device can be used in portable exposure conditions without restriction.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
Caution: If any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
RF Exposure Warning
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ISED Certification Number: 9896A-PM300
Model: PML300
ISED Statement:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada licence exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device. CAN
ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
WARNINGS
This product contains a coin / button cell battery. If the coin /button cell
battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and
can lead to death.
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and
keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed
or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
Without permission granted by the NCC, any company, enterprise, or user is not
allowed to change frequency, enhance transmitting power or alter original
characteristic as well as performance to an approved low power radio-frequency
devices. The low power radio-frequency devices shall not influence aircraft
security and interfere legal communications; If found, the user shall cease
operating immediately until no interference is achieved. The said legal
communications means radio communications is operated in compliance with the
Telecommunications Management Act. The low power radio-frequency devices must
be susceptible with the interference from legal communications or ISM radio
wave radiated devices.
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