BAFANG Ebike Essentials 500C User manual

Introduction & Buttons 2
Overview Drawing/Hardware 3
Caution & Interface 4
Function Overview 5
Display Settings 7
Advanced Settings 8
Error Codes 10
500C MANUAL
CONTENT
CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
The 500C display includes the functions shown below:
• Multiple Power Assist Levels
• Walk Assist (slow speed motor assist)
• Distance and Odometer (TRIP/TOTAL)
• Backlight / Headlight
• Speed based on current riding conditions
• Battery Gauge (Voltage or Percentage)
Note: Voltage is recommended for a more accurate battery capacity estimation
• Error codes
• Power meter (Watts or Amps)
• Storage temperature 30 – 80%
• Operating temperature -4°F to 158°C
• IP65 waterproof
BUTTONS
INTRODUCTION & BUTTONS
Includes control pad with three button electronic switch.
Notes:
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Plus button
Minus button
Power on/off button
Mode button

OVERVIEW DRAWING/HARDWARE
OVERVIEW DRAWING
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Do not over tighten the display bracket bolt or it may crack the plastic!
HARDWARE
Display Unit
1M4 0.7 x 10mm Bolt
(Display Bracket Bolt)
2
80 17.5
Φ22
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CAUTION
CAUTION & INTERFACE
Note: For the battery gauge, voltage view is recommended as it provides a more accurate
battery capacity.
During installation do not overtighten the bolt or it will break the plastic bracket!
The unit is not water resistant so protect it from water and other liquids.
Avoid collisions to prevent damage or malfunction.
INTERFACE
Watt Gauge
Battery Gauge (Voltage
or Percentage view)
Selected Mode Display
Pedal Assist level
Headlight/Backlight
Speed Unit (Km/H
or Miles/H)
Brake Indication
Light
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Press and hold the button to turn on the
500C backlight screen. If a headlight is
installed, this will also turn on the light. To
turn it off, press and hold the button
again.
Press and hold the button to activate
walking assist mode. The pedal assist level
displayed on the screen will change to P
and the motor will move the bicycle at
about 4mph.
You need to keep holding down the
button until you are done wanting to use
the walk assist. To turn off the walk assist,
let go of the button.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW
1ON/OFF:
Install the 500C display on the handlebar and adjust to your desired location, then secure
tightly with the supplied bolt.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW
To turn the unit on, press and hold the
power button to start the display. Press
and hold the power button again to
switch it off.
Note:
• The battery must also be turned on (if
applicable).
• If the display is secured with a
password, you will need to input the
password before operating the unit.
• The display will automatically shut down
after few minutes of inactivity or ride.
2Pedal Assist Level:
The display unit provides several levels of
power. Press the or button to increase
or decrease the power and speed levels.
When the display is powered ON, the
default PAS level is 0.
Note: Increasing your PAS level provides
more power and speed.
3Speed & Mileage Mode Switch:
Press the button on the underside of the
display to cycle through the information
data available. Toggle between single-trip
distance (TRIP), riding time (TIME), total
distance (ODO), average speed (AVG), and
maximum speed (MAX).
If there is no operation for 5 seconds,
display will automatically return to TRIP.
5Walk Assist Mode:
4Headlight/Backlight Display:
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The function is designed for walking
alongside the bicycle only. Please do not
use this function when riding.
FUNCTION OVERVIEW
With the power on, press and hold both
and buttons at the same time to reset the
temporary data, which includes AVG Speed,
MAX Speed, TRIP and TIME.
These temporary data can’t be erased by
powering off the unit.
Note: This does not reset the Odometer, so
the overall mileage data of your motor will
still be intact.
6Data Reset:
7Error Codes:
When the system encounters a problem, an
error code will flash on the display. Check
details on attached list to determine the
cause of the error.
The motor will stop working in the event of
an error and will only work again, when the
error is cleared.
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Press and hold button for few seconds to
enter the settings menu. Press the or
buttons to change the selected menu, then
press button again to save your preferred
selection and proceed to the next setting by
pressing the button.
Press and hold button again to exit
settings menu. The display will automatically
exit settings menu after 30 seconds of
inactivity.
For safety reasons, display can’t enter
settings menu when riding. It will also exit
settings menu when riding.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Preparation:
Make sure the display is turned ON.
To Enter Settings:
1Speed Unit:
The speed unit can either be displayed in
Metric (Km/h) or Imperial (Mile/h). Press
or button to switch between Metric and
Imperial, then press button to save your
selection and button to scroll to the next
setting.
4Battery:
This does not need to be changed and will
not affect the performance of the display.
2Brightness:
Press or button to increase or decrease
the brightness level. The higher the number
of bars, the brighter the backlight.
Press button to save your selection and
button to scroll to the next setting.
3Auto Off:
This is the amount of time of inactivity
before the system turns off. Press or
button to change the time between the
range of 1 – 9 minutes, or OFF to disable
Auto Off settings.
Display will sleep and switch off after no
operation on system for the selected time.
The default value is 5 minutes.
Press button to save your selection and
button to scroll to the next setting.
5Battery Indicator:
Press or button to change the battery
indicator between Voltage and Percentage.
Voltage is recommended because it gives a
more accurate battery gauge.
Press button to save your selection and
button to scroll to the next setting.
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Cannot be changed!
Press or button to change the speed
limit between the range of 10km/h – 60
km/h. Default value is 25km/h.
Press button to save your preferred
selection and use the button to scroll to
the next setting.
Note: Check your local laws regarding
e-bike speeds. Setting the speed above the
legal limit is not advised.
Press and hold the power button to start
the display.
Press and hold button for a few seconds to
enter the settings menu. Select “More” on the
settings menu to enter advanced settings. You
will need to enter a password to access the
advanced settings menu.
Enter the password “1919”, then press the
button.
Preparation:
ADVANCED SETTINGS
ADVANCED SETTINGS
To Enter Advanced Settings:
1Wheel Size:
Press or button to change the wheel
size, then press button to save your
selection.
Make sure to select the correct wheel size
for accurate speed and TRIP info.
Available Wheel Sizes are: 12”, 14”, 16”,
18”, 20”, 22”, 24”, 26”, 27”, 27.5”, 28”,
29”, 30”, 31”.
Press button to save your selection and
button to scroll to the next setting.
2Speed Limit:
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Cannot be changed!
3Speed Poles:
4Start Poles:
Speed Limit
10 km/h
Speed Limit
60 km/h
Speed Limit
25 km/h

6Password settings:
This option is used to lock the display device
and prevent unauthorized access. If
activated, a 4-digit input password will be
required to enter the normal user interface
when the device is turned on.
Note: We do NOT recommend changing
the password.
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5Pedal Assist Levels:
Press or button to change the number
of pedal assist levels between 3, 5 and 9.
Note: The number of pedal assist levels (3,
5, or 9) you set in your display divides the
total power of the motor among the
number of pedal assist levels.
We highly recommend setting your display
to 9 Pedal Assist Levels to have access to
more incremental and available power
levels.
Assist
5
Assist
9
Assist
3

ERROR CODES
The 500C display will show the error codes below when the system encounters a problem.
The error code will show on the bottom of the screen.
See the error code definition below,
ERROR CODES
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Error code Error definition
Throttle fault
Low voltage cut-off protection
High voltage cut-off protection
Hall sensor fault
Max temperature protection cut-off
Controller fault
Speed sensor fault
Battery communication fault
Communication fault
04/05 H
06 H
07 H
08 H
10/11 H
12 H
21 H
22 H
30 H