Ascent Delta Wireless User manual

Delta Wireless
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of an Ascent™ cycle
computer. With all the features that a professional rider
needs to keep track of a ride, the Ascent Delta Wireless
is the perfect accessory for any cyclist. The added
convenience of wireless transmission makes
installation simple!
BATTERY INSTALLATION
To help you get started quickly, the computer and
transmitter batteries have been installed at the factory.
Under normal use the batteries should last one to two
years. The Delta Wireless uses a 3V CR2032 button
cell battery (available at most drug stores or electronic
shops) in both the computer and the sensor/transmitter.
NOTE: Most problems that occur with cyclocomputers
are caused by dead or weak batteries.
Should you need to replace the batteries, follow the
steps below.
COMPUTER HEAD
1. NOTE: During a battery change, all data will be cleared
from memory. Make a note of your current wheel size
settings and cumulative odometer mileage before
replacing the battery so you can reprogram these
values once the new battery is installed (see “Program
Wheel Size” and “Program the Odometer”).
2. Remove the battery cover from the underside of the
computer using a coin. See Figure 1. Remove the old
battery and dispose of properly.
3. Install a fresh battery with the positive (+) side facing
the battery cover.
4. Reinstall the battery cover securely, making sure the
rubber O-ring is still in place and does not get pinched
or distorted.
5. If for some reason the screen is blank or shows an
irregular display after a battery change, depress the
CLEAR button on the underside of the computer head.
See Figure 7.
SENSOR/TRANSMITTER
1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the
transmitter using a coin. See Figure 1. Remove the old
battery and dispose of properly.
2. Install a fresh battery with the positive (+) side facing
the battery cover.
3. Reinstall the battery cover securely, making sure that
the rubber O-ring is still in place and does not get
pinched or distorted.
COMPUTER FUNCTIONS
The Ascent Delta Wireless offers the following functions,
which can be accessed by pressing the LEFT button.
Fig 1
CURRENT SPEED (M/H or K/H)
Displays current speed, up to 100 M/H or K/H. Accurate
to 0.1M/H or K/H. Always displayed at the top of the
screen.
AVERAGE SPEED (AVG)
Calculates average speed based on ride time (ATM) & trip
distance (DST).
MAXIMUM SPEED (MAX)
Displays highest speed attained during a ride (or since
last reset), up to 100 M/H or K/H.
SPEED COMPARISON (5or 6)
Compares current speed to average speed. As you ride, a
(5) or (6) will appear next to current speed to indicate
whether your current speed is above (5) or below (6)
your average speed. This function is automatic, requires
no programming and cannot be disabled.
CLOCK (CLK)
Displays time of day in a 12 hour or 24 hour format.
AUTOMATIC RIDE TIMER (ATM)
Auto start/stop timer is activated by front wheel
movement and records actual ride time up to 24:00:00.
TRIP DISTANCE (DST)
Displays distance traveled during current ride (or since
last reset), up to 9999.9 miles or kilometers.
ODOMETER (ODO)
Displays cumulative ride distance, up to 99,999.9 miles
or kilometers.
DUAL WHEEL SIZE SETTINGS (1) or (2)
Wheel circumference is used to calculate speed and
distance. The Delta Wireless includes two wheel size
settings ( 1and 2), which allow you to use the computer
on two bikes with different wheel sizes (e.g. your road
bike and mountain bike).
AUTO SLEEP
To prolong battery life, the Delta Wireless will
automatically enter “sleep” mode after 5 minutes of non-
use. In sleep mode, only the time of day will be displayed.
The computer will automatically exit sleep mode as soon
as any button is pressed.
DETERMINE WHEEL SIZE
The Delta Wireless uses wheel circumference (measured
in millimeters) to calculate speed and distance. Before
you can program the computer you must calculate wheel
circumference using one of the three methods below.
1. Select size from chart (least accurate): Use the chart
below to find the circumference for your tire size. The
chart lists the programming sizes for some of the most
popular tire sizes currently in use. These numbers
are estimations which may not precisely match the
circumference of your wheel, due to variations in tire
size between brands and models.
2. Measure wheel diameter (more accurate): Measure
your wheel diameter (including wheel and tire) in
millimeters (1 inch = 25.4mm) and multiply by 3.1416.
This value is your wheel circumference.
3. Perform roll-out test (most accurate): See Figure 2.
STEP 1: Stand your bicycle upright. With your tires
inflated to the proper pressure, rotate your front wheel so
that the valve is located at the bottom (6 o’clock position).
Make a mark on the ground to indicate the valve location.
STEP 2: Roll the bicycle forward in a straight line for one
complete wheel revolution, until the valve is again at the
bottom (ideally, you should be on the bike). Make a mark
on the ground to indicate the valve location.
STEP 3: Measure the distance between the marks in
millimeters (1 inch = 25.4mm). This value is your wheel
circumference.
PROGRAM THE COMPUTER
Before using your Delta Wireless, you must program
wheel size (see “Determine Wheel Size,” above), select
a speed scale (miles or kilometers), set the odometer
(if desired), and set the clock. The first step is to set the
clock. To enter the set-up mode, depress the SET button
on the underside of the computer. See Figure 7.
SET THE CLOCK
The Delta Wireless is equipped with a digital clock that
displays time of day in a 12 hour or 24 hour format.
STEP 1: Using the tip of a pen, depress the SET button
on the underside of the computer to enter the Clock set-
up screen.
STEP 2: “12” or “24” will flash in the lower line of the
display. Press the RIGHT button to select 12 hour or
24 hour mode. Press the LEFT button to confirm your
selection and advance to the hours setting.
STEP 3: The hours will flash. Press the RIGHT button (or
press and hold) to advance the hours. If you selected 12
hour mode, “PM” will appear for hours between noon
and midnight. Press the LEFT button to advance to the
minutes setting.
STEP 4: The minutes will flash. Press the RIGHT button
(or press and hold) to advance the minutes. Press the
LEFT button to set the time and advance to the speed
scale selection screen.
SELECT SPEED SCALE
The Delta Wireless is capable of displaying speed and
distance information in either miles or kilometers.
STEP 1: After setting the clock, the computer will
automatically advance to the speed scale selection screen.
“M/H” or “K/H” will flash in the display screen. Press the
RIGHT button to select miles (M/H) or kilometers (K/H).
STEP 2: Press the LEFT button to confirm your selection
and advance to the wheel size setting screen.
PROGRAM WHEEL SIZE
STEP 1: After the speed scale has been selected, the
computer will automatically advance to the first wheel
size programming screen (b1). The left-most digit will
flash. Press the RIGHT button to adjust the flashing digit
according to the wheel circumference value determined
above. Press the LEFT button to advance to the next
flashing digit.
16 x 1.75
20 x 1.75
26 x 0.75
24 x 1.75
24 x 1
1272
1590
1948
1907
1954
26 x 1.0
26 x 1.6
26 x 1.5
26 x 1
1973
2105
2026
2051
26 x 1.75
26 x 2
26 x 2
26 x 1.9
2070
2089
2114
2133
TIRE SIZE CIRCUMFERENCE
1
/
8
3
/
8
3
/
8
27 x 1
28 x 1.5
28 x 1
28 x 1
28 x 1.75
2199
2224
2268
2265
2205
700 x 18c
700 x 25c
700 x 23c
700 x 20c
2102
2114
2133
2146
700 x 28c
700 x 40c
700 x 37c
700 x 32c
2149
2174
2205
2224
TIRE SIZE CIRCUMFERENCE
3
/
8
1
/
2
1
/
4
1x
Distance in mm / inch
Fig 2
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STEP 2: Repeat this sequence until the correct wheel size
has been entered. Then press the LEFT button to advance
to the second wheel size setting screen (b2).
STEP 3: The left-most digit will flash. Press the RIGHT
button to adjust the flashing digit. Press the LEFT button
to advance to the next flashing digit.
STEP 4: Repeat this sequence until the second wheel size
has been entered. Then press the LEFT button to
advance to the odometer programming screen for the
first wheel size.
PROGRAM THE ODOMETER
STEP 1: After programming both wheel sizes, the
computer will automatically advance to the odometer
setting screen for the first wheel size. (If you don’t wish
to program the odometer, press the SET button on the
underside of the computer to exit the set-up mode.) The
left-most digit will flash. Press the RIGHT button to adjust
the value. Press the LEFT button to advance to the next
flashing digit.
STEP 2: Repeat this sequence until the odometer value
for the first wheel size has been set. Then press the LEFT
button to advance to the odometer programming screen
for the second wheel size.
STEP 3: Program the odometer value for the second
wheel size as described above. Once the odometer value
has been set correctly, press the SET button on the
underside of the computer to exit the set-up mode and
return to the main display screen.
INSTALLATION
Since your Ascent computer is wireless, installation is
simple. Begin by attaching the handlebar bracket.
HANDLEBAR BRACKET INSTALLATION
The handlebar bracket can be configured for stem or
handlebar mounting. To change the configuration, remove
the assembly screw, rotate the bracket base 90° and
retighten the screw. Use the included zip-ties to attach the
bracket in the desired location as shown in Figure 3. Once
the bracket is securely installed, trim the excess zip-tie
ends with scissors or fingernail clippers.
COMPUTER HEAD INSTALLATION
Slide the computer head onto the bracket from back to
front until you hear a ‘CLICK’, indicating that the unit
is locked in the bracket. See Figure 4. To remove the
computer head, press the release tab at the front of the
bracket and slide the computer head out of the bracket.
WHEEL MAGNET AND SENSOR
INSTALLATION
STEP 1: Using the included zip-ties, loosely mount the
sensor (so that you can slide it around) to the fork blade
so that it’s on the same side of the bike as the handlebar
bracket. The battery cover on the sensor/transmitter
should face the wheel and should be attached to the
front (leading) edge of the fork blade (to avoid problems
should it ever come in contact with the spokes). See
Figure 5. The Delta Wireless transmission range is 24”
(60cm). The sensor/transmitter must be mounted within
24” of the receiver (computer head) in order for the signal
to be received.
STEP 2: Attach the wheel magnet loosely to one of the
spokes on the same side of the wheel as the sensor/
transmitter. Adjust the position of the magnet and sensor
by sliding both pieces up or down to achieve 1-3mm of
clearance between the two (1mm is about the thickness
of a penny). See Figure 6. If the magnet and sensor
are not close enough, the computer will not pick up a
reading or readings will be inconsistent and erratic. Most
problems that occur when installing a new computer are
related to magnet and sensor alignment and spacing.
STEP 3: Once the transmitter and wheel magnet are
aligned properly, securely tighten both in place and trim
the excess zip-tie ends with scissors or
fingernail clippers.
TEST OF INSTALLATION
Once installation is complete, test the unit to make sure
everything is adjusted and working properly. Pick up the
front end of the bicycle and spin the front wheel. The
computer should register a speed reading within 1-2
seconds. If not, check the alignment of the wheel magnet
and sensor, and make sure that the space between the
magnet and sensor is 3mm or less. Adjust as necessary
and re-test.
NOTE: Wireless cyclocomputers are occasionally affected
by electromagnetic interference. Common sources of
electromagnetic signals include high voltage power lines,
motor driven equipment and other wireless devices (such
as heart rate monitors). If you experience unusually high
speed readings, check your surroundings for possible
sources of electromagnetic signals and move away from
the source.
CHOOSE WHEEL SIZE
When switching your computer between bikes with
different wheel sizes, don’t forget to select the appropriate
wheel size setting ( 1or 2) for each bike. In the Trip
Distance/Automatic Rider Timer display screen (DST/
ATM), press and hold the RIGHT button for three seconds
to change the wheel size.
RESET DISPLAY SCREENS
PARTIAL RESET
The Delta Wireless maintains a separate memory of
Average Speed, Maximum Speed, Ride Time, Trip
Distance and Odometer for each wheel size ( 1and 2).
The memory for each wheel size must be reset separately.
During a partial reset, only data for the currently
displayed wheel size will be cleared.
1. To simultaneously reset Average Speed, Maximum
Speed, Trip Distance and Ride Timer, press and hold
the LEFT and RIGHT buttons for 4 seconds in any
display screen.
2. To reset only Average Speed and Maximum Speed,
press and hold the RIGHT button for four seconds in
the AVS/MAX display screen.
3. To reset only Trip Distance, press and hold the RIGHT
button for four seconds in the DST/ODO display screen.
4. To reset only the Automatic Ride Timer, press and hold
the RIGHT button for four seconds in the CLK/ATM
display screen.
GLOBAL RESET
To reset ALL display screens for both wheel sizes and
ALL programmed settings (including Clock, Odometer
and wheel size settings), press the CLEAR button on the
underside of the computer. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Please note that entering the set-up mode (by
depressing the SET button on the underside of the
computer) will not reset the display screens or clear any
data. This means you can enter set-up mode to adjust
wheel size settings, program the odometer or change the
speed scale (miles/kilometers) without losing any data.
MAINTENANCE
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
When the computer battery is low, the low battery
indicator will be displayed. Although this only indicates
the state of the battery in the computer head, it's
generally a good idea to replace both batteries (computer
head and sensor/transmitter) at the same time (see
"Battery Installation").
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