BAFANG DP C230.CAN User manual

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CONTENTS
1.1 Important Notice
1.2 Introduction 2
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1.3 Product Description 3
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1.3.2 Functional Overview 3
1.4 Display Installation 3
1.5 Display 4
1.6 Butto 4
1.7 Normal Operation 5
1.7.1 Switching the System ON/OFF 5
1.7.2 Assistance Level Selection 5
1.7.3 Lights & Display Backlight 5
1.7.4 Walk Assist 6
1.7.5 Usage Information 6
1.7.6 Battery Capacity 7
1.7.7 USB Charging
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1.7.8 Service 7
1.8 Properties 8
1.8.1 “Setting” 8
1.8.2 “Information” 10
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DP C230.CAN

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1.2 INTRODUCTION
• Model: DP C230.CAN BUS
1.1 IMPORTANT NOTICE
• If the error information from the display
cannot be corrected according to the
instructions, contact your retailer.
• The product is designed to be waterproof.
However, it is highly recommended that you
avoid submerging the display under water.
• Do not clean the display with a steam jet,
high-pressure cleaner or water hose.
• Please use this product with care.
• Do not use thinners or other solvents to
clean the display. Such substances can
damage the surfaces.
• Warranty/guarantee does not cover wear
during normal use and ageing.

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1.3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
1.3.1
• Operating temperature: -20℃~45℃
• Storage temperature: -20℃~50℃
• Waterproof: IP65
• Bearing humidity: 30%-70% RH
1.3.2 Functional Overview
• Speed display (including top speed and
average speed, switching between km and
miles).
• Battery capacity indicator.
• Automatic sensors to activate the lighting
system.
• Brightness setting for backlight.
• Performance indicator.
• Motor power indicator.
• Total journey time display.
• Odometer (including single-trip
distance, total distance and remaining
distance).
• Walk assistance.
• Assistance level settings.
• Energy consumption indicator in calories
(Note: If the display has this function).
• USB charging port.
1.4 DISPLAY INSTALLATION
1. Open the display’s mounting clamp and
positionthe display on the handlebar.
Tighten the M3*10 screw to secure the
display in position.
The display is suitable for handlebars of
diameter 22.2 mm.
2. Connect the display to the EB-BUS cable.

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1.5 DISPLAY
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1The display shows the icon if the lights
are on. If an external USB device is
connected, the icon is displayed.
2Current speed.
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4Assistance level/ Walk assist.
5Current battery capacity.
6Units in km/h or mph.
7Service: see the service section.
1.6 BUTTON DEFINITION
Up
Down
S
OK/Enter
Usage Information:
Trip distance (TRIP) - Total distance (ODO) -
Top speed (MAX) - Average speed (AVG) -
Range (RANGE) - Motor power (POWER) -
Energy Consumption (CAL) - Travel time
(TIME).

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1.7 NORMAL OPERATION
1.7.1 Switching the System ON/OFF
Press and hold the button (>2 s) to turn on the system. Press and hold the button (>2 s)
1.7.2 Assistance Level Selection
When the display is turned on, press the or (<0.5 s) button to change the assistance level. The
lowest level is 0, the highest level is 5. When the system is switched on, the assistance level starts at
level 1. There is no assistance from the motor at level 0.
1.7.3 Lights & Display Backlight
Hold the (>2 s) button to turn on the headlight, tail light and display backlight.
Hold the
The brightness of the display's backlight can be set in the "Brightness" section of the "Setting"
menu (see page 9). If the display is switched on in a dark environment, the lights will automatically
shutdown time can be adjusted with the " " function (see page 9). If the password function
is enabled, you must enter the correct password to use the system.

Activation: Press the button repeatedly until the icon appears and then hold down the
motor will stop automatically.
Usage information: Trip distance (TRIP) - Total distance (ODO) - Maximum speed (MAX) - Average
speed (AVG) - Range (RANGE) - Motor power (POWER) - Energy consumption (CAL) - Travel time
(TIME).
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1.7.4 Walk Assist
Walk Assist can only be activated when the ebike is at a standstill.
1.7.5 Usage Information
Briefly press the (<0.5 s) button to change the usage information displayed.

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1.7.6 Battery capacity
1.7.7 USB charging
1.7.8 Service
The indicator displays the current battery capacity. When the battery is fully charged, it shows
meaning that you should charge the battery immediately.
When an external device is connected to the display via the USB port, the USB charging indicator
displays the icon and starts to charge the device (max. Voltage is 5 V, max. Current is 500 mA).
The display shows "Service" every 5,000 km (3,107 miles) or 100 charge cycles completed. This
function can be set in the "Setting" menu.

After the display is turned on, press the
and button at the same time (>2 s), to
access the “PROPERTIES” menu. By pressing
the or button (<0.5 s), you can select:
“Setting”, “Information” or “Exit”. Then press
the button (<0.5 s) to access your
selected option.
Selecting "Exit" in the “PROPERTIES” menu
will return you to the main screen and your
new settings will be saved.
If no button is pressed within 20 seconds,
the display will automatically return to the
main screen and no data will be saved.
Pressing the and buttons at the same
time (>2 s) returns to the main screen.
Selecting “Back” in the “Setting” or “Informa-
tion” menu returns to the “PROPERTIES”
menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Unit” in the “Setting” menu, and then
press the button (<0.5 s) to access it.
Then with the or button choose
“Metric” (kilometers) or “Imperial” (miles)
and press the button (<0.5 s) to save
and return to the “Setting” menu.
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1.8 PROPERTIES
1.8.1 “Setting”
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
"Setting", and then briefly press the
button (<0.5S) to access the following
options:
1.8.1.1 “Trip Reset” Reset mileage
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Trip Reset” in the “Setting” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose
“YES” or “NO” and press the button
(<0.5 s) to save and return to the “Setting”
menu.
1.8.1.2 “Unit” Selection (km/miles)

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1.8.1.3 “Sensitivity” Automatic light
sensitivity
1.8.1.4 “Brightness” Display brightness
1.8.1.5 “A
1.8.1.6 “Vibration” Vibration function ON/OFF
1.8.1.7 “Service” N
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Sensitivity” in the “Setting” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose a
sensitivity level between 0 and 5 and press
the button (<0.5 s) to save and return to
the "Setting" menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Brightness” in the “Setting” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose a
brightness between 10% and 100% and
press the button (<0.5 s) to save and
return to the "Setting" menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose a
setting between 1 and 9 minutes, or "OFF".
Press the button (<0.5 s) to save and
return to the "Setting" menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Vibration” in the “Setting” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose
“ON” or "OFF". Press the button (<0.5 s)
to save and return to the "Setting" menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Service” in the “Setting” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Then with the or button choose
“ON” or "OFF" and press the button
(<0.5 s) to save and return to the "Setting"
menu.

Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Wheel Size” in the “Information” menu, and
then press the button (<0.5 s) to access
it. Press the button (<0.5 s) again to
return to the "Information" menu.
“Wheel Size” is displayed for information
only and cannot be changed.
After the display is turned on, press the
and button at the same time (>2 s), to
access the “PROPERTIES” menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
button (<0.5 s) to access the following
information:
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1.8.2 “Information”
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Speed Limit” in the “Information” menu,
and then press the button (<0.5 s) to
access it. Press the button (<0.5 s) again
to return to the "Information" menu.
1.8.2.1 Wheel Size
1.8.2.2 Speed Limit
1.8.2.3 Battery Info
Content Explanation
b01 Current temperature in
degrees (°C)
b04 Total Voltage (V)
b06 Discharge Current (A)
b07 Remaining Capacity (mAh)
b08 Full charged Capacity (mAh)
b09 Default Loader Status (%)
b10 Instant charge (%)
b11 Charging cycles (number)
b12 Maximum time in which no
charge was made (Hr)
b13 Last Uncharged Time (Hr)
d00 Total Cell Number (individual)
d01 - d10 Cell Voltage 1 to 10 (m/V)
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Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Battery Info” in the “Information” menu,
and then press the button (<0.5 s) to
access it. Then press the or button to
scroll through the information options
shown in the table below.
Press the button (<0.5 s) to return to the
"Information" menu.
“Speed Limit” is displayed for information
only and cannot be changed.

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Content Explanation
HW Hardware Version
SW Software Version
NOTE: If no data is detected, "--" is displayed.
1.8.2.4 Controller Information
1.8.2.5 Display Information
1.8.2.6 Torque Information
1.8.2.7 Error Code
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Ctrl Info” and then press the button
(<0.5 s) to access it. Press the button
(<0.5 s) again to return to the "Information"
menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Torque Info” and then press the button
(<0.5 s) to access it. Press the button
(<0.5 s) again to return to the "Information"
menu.
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Error Code” and then press the button
(<0.5 s) to access it.
Error information is displayed for the last
ten error codes. Error code “00” means there
is no error.
To clear the error code, press and hold the
, and buttons at the same time.
Press the button (<0.5 s) again to return
to the "Information" menu.
Error codes should only be cleared by a
Press the or button (<0.5 s) to select
“Display Info” and then press the button
(<0.5 s) to access it. Press the button
(<0.5 s) again to return to the "Information"
menu.

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1.9 ERROR CODE DEFINITIONS
Error Declaration Troubleshooting
07 Overvoltage protection
1. Remove and re-insert the battery to see if this
resolves the problem.
2. Use the BESST tool to update the controller.
3. If 1 & 2 fail, change the battery.
08 Error with the hall sensor signal
inside the motor
1. Check all connectors from the motor are correctly
connected.
2. If the problem still occurs, change the
motor.
09 Error with the motor phases Change the motor.
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The temperature inside the
motor has reached its
maximum protection value
1. T ebike to cool
down.
2. If the problem persists, change the motor.
11 The temperature sensor inside
the motor has an error Change the motor.
12 Error with the current sensor in
the controller Change the controller or contact your supplier.
Note: Please read the description of the error code carefully. If you see an error code, restart the system first. If
the problem is not resolved, contact your dealer.
The BESST tool is Bafang's diagnostic device that a trained ebike mechanic can use toread and repair the
electrical system. If your ebike mechanic doesn't have aBESST tool, ask them to contact Bafang or FLIT.
If an error is detected, the display will show an error code that can be used to identify the problem that has
occurred in your electrical system.

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Error Declaration Troubleshooting
13 Error with the temperature
sensor inside the battery
1. Check all connectors from the battery are correctly
connected to the controller.
2. If the problem persists, change the battery.
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The protection temperature
inside the controller has
reached its maximum value
1. Allow the ebike to cool down and restart the
system.
2. If the problem persists, change the controller or
contact your supplier.
15 Error with the temperature
sensor inside the controller
1. Allow the ebike to cool down and restart the
system.
2. If the problem persists, change the controller or
contact your supplier.
25 Torque signal error
1. Check that all connectors are connected correctly.
2. Connect the ebike to the BESST system to see if
torque can be read by the BESST tool.
3. Using the BESST Tool, update the controller.
If the problem persists, change the torque sensor
or contact your supplier.

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Error Declaration Troubleshooting
26 Speed signal of the torque
sensor has an error
1. Check that all connectors are connected correctly.
2. Connect the ebike to the BESST system to see if
the speed signal can be read by the BESST tool.
3. Change the display to see if the problem is solved.
4. Using the BESST Tool, update the controller.
If the problem persists, change the torque sensor
or contact your supplier.
27 Overcurrent from controller
Using the BESST Tool, update the controller. If the
problem persists, change the controller or contact
your supplier.
30 Communication problem
1. Check all connectors on the ebike are correctly
connected.
2. Using the BESST Tool, run a diagnostics test to see
if it can pinpoint the problem.
3. Change the display to seeif the problem is solved.
4. Change the EB-BUS cable to see if it resolves the
problem.
5. Using the BESST tool, re-update the controller
software. If the problem persists, change the
controller or contact your supplier.
33 Brake signal has an error
(If brake sensors are fitted)
1. Check all connectors are correctly connected on
the brakes.
2. Change the brakes to see if the problem is solved.
3. If problem persists, change the controller or
contact your supplier.
35 Detection circuit for 15V has
an error
Using the BESST Tool, update the controller to see if
this resolves the problem. If not, change the
controller or contact your supplier.
36 Detection circuit on the keypad
has an error
Using the BESST Tool, update the controller to see if
this resolves the problem. If not, change the
controller or contact your supplier.

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Error Declaration Troubleshooting
37 WDT circuit is faulty
Using the BESST Tool, update the controller to see if
this resolves the problem. If not, change the
controller or contact your supplier.
41 Total voltage from the battery is
too high Change the battery.
42 Total voltage from the battery is
too low
Charge the battery. If the problem persists, change
the battery.
43 Total power from the battery
cells is too high Change the battery.
44 Voltage of a single cell is too
high Change the battery.
45 Battery temperature is too high Let the ebike cool down.
If problem persists, change the battery.
46 The temperature of the battery
is too low
Allow the battery to warm to room temperature. If
the problem persists, change the battery.
47 SOC of the battery is too high Change the battery.
48 SOC of the battery is too low Change the battery.
61 Switching detection defect 1. Check the gear shifter is not jammed.
2. Change the gear shifter.
62 Electronic derailleur cannot
release. Change the derailleur.
71 Electronic lock is jammed
1. Using the BESST Tool, update the display to see
if it resolves the problem.
2. Change the display. If the problem still occurs,
change the electronic lock.
81 Bluetooth module has an error
Using the BESST Tool, re-update the software onto
the display to see if it resolves the problem.
If not, change the display.

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