Asetek Forte S Series User manual

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Forte® S-Series Sim Racing
Pedals Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports®Forte®S-Series pedals.
You have made an excellent choice! We are sure the Forte®S-Series pedals
will help you take your sim racing career to the next level. Whether you are a
beginner or an experienced racer.
Prepare for the sensation of being in a real race car.

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Foreword..................................................................................................................................... 2
About This Document ...................................................................................................... 2
Other Relevant Documents........................................................................................... 2
Symbols Used ....................................................................................................................... 3
Copyright................................................................................................................................ 3
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Box Contents................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Videos ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Manual version............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Support & Contact ....................................................................................................... 5
2. Product.................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Intended Use .................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Compatibility ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Reasonably Foreseeable Unintended Use ...................................................... 6
2.4 General Specifications .............................................................................................. 6
3. Product Overview .............................................................................................................. 7
4. Getting Started .................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Installing your Pedals.................................................................................................. 8
4.1.1 Tools Required............................................................................................................. 8
4.1.2 Optional Tools............................................................................................................. 8
4.1.3 Mounting to your Rig .............................................................................................. 8
4.2 Adjusting the Pedals .................................................................................................. 11
4.2.1 Pedal Face Plate Adjustments............................................................................ 12
4.2.2 Forte®S-Series Brake & Throttle Pedals........................................................ 13
4.2.3 How Does the M.L.C.P.C.™ System Function ............................................. 14
4.2.4 Adjusting the Brake Pedal Angle...................................................................... 17
4.2.5 Throttle Pedal Angle Adjustment .................................................................... 19
4.2.6 Throttle Preload Adjustment ............................................................................. 20
4.2.7 Throttle Spring Replacement ............................................................................. 22
4.2.8 Throttle Travel Distance Adjustment.............................................................. 24
4.2.9 Swapping Elastomers............................................................................................. 25
4.2.10 Elastomer Types ..................................................................................................... 27
4.2.11 Brake Pedal Preload Adjustment..................................................................... 28
4.3 Connecting to your PC ............................................................................................. 30
4.4 Start Racing! .................................................................................................................. 31
5. RaceHub™ Adjustments.................................................................................................. 31
5.1 RaceHub™ Download................................................................................................. 31
5.1.1 RaceHub™ Installation............................................................................................. 31
5.1.2 RaceHub™ Updating............................................................................................... 32
5.2 Introduction................................................................................................................... 32
5.3 Pedal Calibration......................................................................................................... 32
5.4 Deadzone Adjustments............................................................................................ 33
5.5 Maximum Brake Force Adjustment.................................................................... 34
5.6 Custom Pedal Mapping............................................................................................ 35
6. Maintenance......................................................................................................................... 36
6.1 Throttle Maintenance................................................................................................. 36
6.2 Brake Maintenance .................................................................................................... 36
6.3 Spare Parts...................................................................................................................... 36
7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................................... 37
8. Safety ....................................................................................................................................... 38
9. De-commissioning & Sustainability............................................................................ 39
9.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................ 39
9.2 Product ............................................................................................................................ 39
9.3 Production...................................................................................................................... 40
10. Declaration of Conformity............................................................................................ 40
Table of contents

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Foreword
About This Document
This manual is written for the end-user of the Asetek SimSports®
Forte®S-Series Pedals (hereon after: “pedals”) and contains
all information required to correctly and safely install, use and
maintain the following model:
This manual was authored in English. All other languages are
translations of the original document.
Please make sure that you have thoroughly read and
understood all contents of this manual before installing, using, or
performing maintenance on the pedals.
If anything in this manual is unclear, please contact Asetek
SimSports®Support (available on www.asetek.com/simsports/support/).
Please note the serial number on your product before contacting
the support. The serial number can be found on the bottom of
the brake base plate and written here for your convenience:
Other Relevant Documents
These documents may assist you in your quest for faster lap
times:
Mounting patterns, software, DoC, and other installation
manuals can be found here:
www.asetek.com/simsports/knowledge-base/
Model Name P-BT-1
Product Name Forte®S-Series Brake & Throttle
Product Code 40-010-0010007
Serial Number
Asetek Denmark A/S
Assensvej 2
9220 Aalborg East
Denmark
www.asetek.com

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Symbols Used
Make sure you pay attention to all warnings and symbols on the
product and packaging.
Copyright
The content of this manual is protected by copyright and other
international intellectual property laws. The contents of this
manual or any parts thereof may only be made public, copied,
modified, reproduced, translated with express written permission
from Asetek. This manual or any parts thereof may only be
published, transmitted, displayed, or made available to a third
party with express written permission from Asetek SimSports®.
Indicates that minor to moderate
injuries may be sustained if the
instruction is not followed correctly
This indicates that the product could
be damaged if the instruction is not
followed correctly
1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports®Forte®S-Series
pedals. We strongly encourage you to read through this manual
thoroughly in its entirety. The Forte®S-Series Pedals is a premium
product made to fit each user.
Inspired by real life racing, the Forte®S-Series Sim Racing
Pedal set has been thoroughly tested by racers and sim racers
alike. With all their feedback in mind, the pedals were designed
and engineered to give sim racers an amazingly immersive
experience. The M.L.C.P.C.™ (Mechanical Load Cell Powered
Cylinder) brake cylinder is designed to give you a realistic brake
experience and is rigorously tested with up to 180 kg of pedal
force. They have an excellent baseline adjustment out of the
box, and we strongly encourage you to drive for 5+ hours with
the baseline adjustments before changing anything. After that,
your full immersion racing experience is unlocked when they are
adjusted to your personal preference.

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1.1 Box Contents
The box contains the following components and accessories:
• Forte®S-Series M.L.C.P.C. Brake
• Forte®S-Series Throttle
• Flyer with QR code to online manual
• Safety brief
• Warranty statement
• Asetek SimSports®sticker sheet
• USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable (Two (2) meters)
• USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable (Two (2) meters)
• Throttle/Clutch extension cable 100mm
• Throttle/Clutch extension cable 200mm
• M6x5 Set screw (x2)
• M6x20 Bolt (x8)
• M6 slot nut (x8)
• Washer (x8)
• M6 Hex nut (x8)
• Allen Key, 3mm
• Allen key, 5mm
• Elastomer
• Black, Soft, Extra
• Green (w/ text), Medium, Preinstalled
• Throttle Spring
• Hard, Preinstalled
• Soft, Extra

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1.2 Videos
On the Asetek SimSports®YouTube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/aseteksimsports), you will be able to
find tutorial videos which, in detail, demonstrates numerous
ways the pedals can be set up and used.
You will also find additional information about the development
and ambition for the Forte®S-Series pedals.
1.3 Manual version
This manual is version 1.0.
You will always be able to find the latest version of the manual at:
www.asetek.com/simsports/knowledge-base/
1.4 Support & Contact
Should you stumble upon further questions that are not covered
in this manual or any of our detailed instruction videos, we
encourage you to contact our friendly support staff at
[e-mail]
2. Product
2.1 Intended Use
Thank you for purchasing the Asetek SimSports®Forte®S-Series
pedals; you have made an excellent choice! Asetek SimSports®
Forte®S-Series pedals will bring you to the next level of your
Sim Racing career. Whether you are a beginning or experienced
racer, you will feel the immersion of being in a real race car while
racing the tracks across the globe in the virtual space.
The Asetek SimSports®Forte®S-Series pedals are designed to
be used in competitive sim racing. The pedals can be directly
connected to any PC with a USB port and are intended to be
mounted in a sim racing cockpit.
Recommended ages 15 and above
The pedals are intended for indoor use only

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Platform(s) PC (Windows 10, 11)
Games Assetto Corsa
Assetto Corsa Competizione
DiRT Rally
DiRT Rally 2.0
F1 Series
iRacing
Project Cars 2
rFactor 2
+ many other games that accept
direct input devices
2.2 Compatibility
2.3 Reasonably Foreseeable Unintended Use
The following is considered misuse and may void the warranty:
• Use of adaptors or extension sets for cables;
• Use of other cables than provided with the product;
• Use in an environment that varies from or exceeds the given
environmental conditions;
• Use that varies from or exceeds the given operating conditions;
• Failure to comply with the instructions in this manual;
• Failure to eliminate faults, malfunctions, or defects of the product
that impose safety risks;
• Unauthorized removal or modification of parts or safety devices of
the product;
• Use of spare parts or accessories that Asetek SimSports®has not
approved;
• Mounting and/or use of any parts in a vehicle;
• Adjusting pedal settings during operation;
• Operation in a flammable and/or explosive environment.
• Dropping the throttle (quickly and completely removing your foot)
from the point of actuation. This would not be a use in a real car, and
the pedals are not designed to withstand these forces.
2.4 General Specifications
Dimensions (D x W x H) 457 x 212 x 256 mm
Weight 3 kg
Materials Pedals: Aluminum
PCB Housing: Plastic
Sensor Types Throttle: Hall sensor
Brake: Load Cell Sensor
Power Input 5V 500mA – Max. 2,5W
Operating Temperatures 15°C to 35°C, room temperature

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3. Product Overview
Throttle pedal face plate
Brake pedal face plate
Throttle pedal stop
Heel rest
Brake pedal stop
RGB LED strip
Rod clevis lock pin
Lock nut
Brake preload lock thumb nut
Locking thumb nut
Brake preload force adjustment
Throttle pedal arm
Brake pedal arm
Rod clevis
Rod clevis lock pin
Lock nut
Throttle preload adjustment
Throttle spring
Throttle rod
Throttle pedal end-stop
USB Type-C port
Locking thumb nut

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4. Getting Started
This section will teach you how to get your pedals set up and
running. Later in the manual, you will learn much more about
fine-tuning and software.
4.1 Installing your Pedals
4.1.1 Tools Required
To mount the pedals in your cockpit, you will need the following
tools:
• Allen key, 3 mm (included)
• Allen key, 5 mm (included)
• Key wrench (not included)
4.1.2 Optional Tools
Depending on your rig and mounting preference, you may also
need the following tools:
• Pencil or marker
• Screwdriver
• Power drill
4.1.3 Mounting to your Rig
The pedals are intended to be solely used while mounted to a
sim racing rig.
Do not use the pedals without mounting them as they may shift
during use and cause injury to you, bystanders, or your cockpit.
CAUTION
Each pedal have four (4) mounting holes in fixed positions.
As such, all adjustments to the positioning of the bases must be
handled by your rig.