BAFANG Ebike Essentials DPC18 User manual

Introduction & Buttons 2
Overview Drawing/Hardware 3
Specifications 4
Interface 5
Functional Overview 7
Display Settings 8
Information Setting 12
Error codes 12
DPC18 MANUAL
CONTENT
CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
The DPC18 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
• Error codes
• Power meter (Watts or Amps)
• Battery Gauge (Voltage or Percentage)
Note: Voltage is recommended for a more accurate battery capacity estimation
• USB charging port 5V at 0.5A (for small electronics not enough for a light)
• Storage humidity 30 – 70%
• Operating temperature -4°F to 140°F
• IP65 waterproof
BUTTONS
INTRODUCTION & BUTTONS
Notes:
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ON/OFF " "
Minus button " "
Minus button " "
Mode " "
Backlight/headlight (if connected) " "

OVERVIEW DRAWING
OVERVIEW DRAWING/HARDWARE
HARDWARE
Display Unit
1M3 0.5 x 12 mm Bolts
(Display Bracket Bolts)
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Rubber Grommets
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The DPC 18 Display comes with all of the necessary hardware to mount on your handlebars.
You simply decide where you would like to install it on your handlebars and use the appropri-
ate hardware to attach it.
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SPECIFICATIONS
• Maximum operating current: 30mA
• When power off, leak current is less than:
1uA
• Operating current supplied to controller:
50mA
• Operation temperature: -4°F~113°F
• Storage temperature: -22°F~158°F
• IP level: IP65
• Storage humidity: 30%-70%
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION
Bolts provided with display are:
3 – M3 0.5 x 12mm (Control pad hardware and Mount bracket hardware)
During installation do not overtighten the bolts as this will break the brackets!
The unit is IP65 water resistant.
Avoid collisions to prevent damage or malfunction.
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Selected Mode Display:
This displays the current mode selected
for use on the device. The display
options include single-trip distance
(TRIP), total distance (ODO), maximum
speed (MAX), average speed (AVG), and
time (TIME).
Battery Level Display:
This shows the current battery level
Voltage Display/Percentage Display:
This shows the actual battery level value
in percentage or voltage. You can set
this display option in the “SOC View” of
the display settings menu.
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INTERFACE
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Clock Display:
This displays the current time in the
24-hour time display system. Go to the
“Set Clock” option in the display
setting to set or change the time.
USB Display:
The device will display the USB
connector symbol on the screen when
an external device is connected to the
display.
Backlight/Headlight Indicator:
It will display the headlight indicator
when the backlight/headlight is on.
Speed Scale Display:
The speed scale display was designed
to show both speed as well as motor
power information.
INTERFACE
Clock Display Battery Level Display
Voltage Display/
Percentage Display
Speed Digital Display
Pedal Assist Level
Display/Walk Assist
Distance
Unit
USB Display
Headlight Indicator
Speed Scale Display
Selected Mode
Display
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Speed Digital Display:
This displays the current travel speed
value in the metric or imperial system. Set
your preferred unit in the “Unit” option
of the display setting menu.
Power Scale Display/Current Scale
Display:
This displays the current power output of
the motor. You can set the output unit
for this display in the “Power Unit”
option of the display setting menu.
Pedal Assist Level Display/Walk Assist:
This displays the level of the pedal-assist
function. It also displays the walk assist
symbol when the walk assist mode
is engaged.
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Pedal Assist Level:
The display unit is integrated with the
control pad to provide 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 is PAS level 0.
Note: Increasing your PAS level
provides more power and speed.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
On/off:
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 password function of the display
is activated, you will need to input the
correct password to enter the normal
user display interface.
Display Information:
Press the button to cycle through
the current information data available
on the main menu of the display. The
information is displayed on the bottom
of the screen and includes the
single-trip distance (TRIP), total
distance (ODO), maximum speed
(MAX), average speed (AVG), and
riding time (TIME).
Backlight Display:
Press and hold the light button for
a few seconds to dim the display
backlight of the device. This will
change the backlight to a darker
setting for night riding.
Press and hold the light button
again to turn off this feature and
return to the default backlight setting.
If a front light is installed, this will also
power the light.
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Press and hold the button to activate
walking assist mode. The walking icon
will be displayed on the screen 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.
The function is designed for walking
alongside the bicycle only. Please do not
use this function when riding.
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Speed Unit:
This displays the unit of the speed in Metric
(km/h) or Imperial (mph). Press the button
to enter this setting and use the and
buttons to toggle the options. Press the
button once to save your preferred
setting and exit this option. Use the
button to scroll down to the next display
setting option.
Auto-Off:
This sets the time in minutes that the
display system is inactive before turning off.
Press the button to select this option
and use the and buttons to adjust
the time to your preference. Press the
button again to save your setting and exit
this option. Use the button to scroll
down to the next display setting.
Max PAS:
This sets the number of pedal assist levels
for your motor. You can adjust this level to
divisions of 3, 5, or 9 levels of the total
motor power.
Press the button to select this option
and increase or decrease the level using the
or button. Press the button again
to save your setting and exit this option.
Use the button to scroll down to the
next display setting.
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.
Power View:
This allows you to select your viewing
preference for the power of the motor. This
may either be in Watts or in Current (Amps).
Press the button to select this option and
toggle it using the or button. Press the
button again to save your setting and exit this
option. Use the button to scroll down to
the next display setting.
Brightness:
Use this setting to adjust the default
brightness of your device. You may adjust
this setting to pre-set values between 10%,
which is the lowest available brightness,
and 100% which is the highest available
brightnesss.
Press the button to select this option and
use the or button to increase or
reduce the brightness. Select your desired
brightness and press the button
once to save your setting and exit this
option. Press the button to scroll to the
next display setting option.
Preparation:
Make sure the display is turned ON.
To Enter Setting:
Press the button twice quickly And press the
button again when “Display Settings” is
selected to enter the Display Settings. This will
enable you to adjust the default settings of the
device to your preference.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
DISPLAY SETTINGS
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SOC View (Battery Gauage voltage or
Percentage):
This sets how the battery power level is
displayed on the screen. The sign can either
be in percentage or in voltage. We
recommend the voltage option, as this
provides a more accurate gauge of the
battery charge level.
Press the button to select this option
and switch to your preferred setting using
the or button. Press the button
again to save your setting and exit this
option. Use the button to scroll down
to the next display setting.
Press the button to select this option
and use the or button to input the
correct wheel size. Press the button
again to save your setting and exit this
option. Use the button to scroll down
to the next display setting.
Speed Limit:
Press the button to select this option
and adjust the speed limit to your
preference. Press the button again to
save your setting and exit this option. Use
the button to scroll down to the next
display setting.
Note: Check your local laws regarding
e-bike speeds. Setting the speed above the
legal limit is not advised.
AL Sensitivity:
This is used to adjust the back-light dim
setting in low light conditions. It will set the
light sensitivity of your device.
Press the button to enter this option and
adjust the setting to your preference by
using the and buttons. Use the
button to increase the value to the highest
(Level 5) and press the button to reduce
it to the lowest value (Level 1). Press it one
more time at the lowest value to turn off
this setting.
Press the button again to save your
setting and exit this option. Use the
button to scroll down to the next display
setting.
TRIP Reset:
This allows you to reset the TRIP readings of
the odometer on your display. It is a
one-time setting and once cleared, your
TRIP readings will go back to reading zero.
This reset includes maximum speed (MAXS),
average speed (AVG), and single trip
distance (TRIP).
Press the button to select this option
and toggle it using the or button.
Press the button again to save your
setting and exit this option. Use the
button to scroll down to the next display
setting.
DISPLAY SETTINGS
Wheel Size Setting:
This sets the wheel diameter size in inches
and should be done before riding your bike.
Please input the correct tire size into the
display to enable accurate measurement of
speed and other ride information.
Available Wheel Sizes are:
6”, 7”, 8”, 9”, 10”, 11”, 12”, 13”, 14”, 15”,
16”, 17”, 18”, 19”, 20”, 21”, 22”, 23”, 24”,
25”, 26”, 28”, 29”, 30”, 31”, 32”, 33”, 34”
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Password:
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.
i. Setting Password
•Cycle to this password option using the button and select “ON”. The display will show an
interface to input your preferred password.
•Scroll and Select between numbers “0–9” using the and buttons for each entry slot.
Press the button to confirm your selection for each slot. Press the button again to
confirm the inputted password.
•After the input, it will display the input password interface again, repeat the above step and
input the same password. If the password is the same as the previous entry, the system will
display a prompt showing that you have successfully set your password. With an incorrect
entry, you will need to repeat the first step and input the password and reconfirm.
•After correctly inputting the password, the interface will automatically exit to the password
menu.
ii. Change Password
After setting the password, the option “Reset Password” will appear in the password menu. To
reset the password:
•Scroll to the option using the or button and press the button to select “Reset
Password”. The interface will display a prompt to input the current password to gain access to
this option. Please input the correct current password.
•Inputting the wrong password 10 times will cause the display system to switch off automatically.
•If the password is correct, the interface will display a prompt to input the new password. Repeat
the process of “Setting Password” reconfirming the password as described above. The interface
will automatically return to the password menu at the end of this action.
•Select the back button to exit this menu.
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iii. Close Password:
•To disable the password option, enter the start password interface and select the “OFF” option.
The interface will display a prompt to input the current password to disable the password
option. After correctly entering the current password, the interface will display a prompt
showing you have successfully disabled the password. It will exit back to the password menu
automatically.
•If you enter the incorrect password 10 times, the display will turn off automatically.
Clock Setting:
The clock in this display uses 24-hour notation. Please note that the clock will reset every time you
remove the battery of the device.
•To set the clock, press the button on the option and use the and buttons to adjust
each value.
•The cursor will appear on the first input digit of the hour section, adjust this input using the
and buttons. Press the button to confirm the selection and switch to the second input
digit. Adjust this as well, using the and buttons. Confirm your selection and switch to the
minute by pressing the button.
Repeat this for the remaining input digit of the clock and press the button to save the setting
and exit this option.
Use the button to scroll down to the “Back” option and select it by pressing the button to
exit the display setting menu.
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Preparation:
Please make sure the device is turned on
To Enter Settings
Scroll to the “Information” option on the user
setting interface and press the button to
enter the information settings page. This will
display the following:
ERROR CODES
INFORMATION SETTING
DPC18 display can show e-bike faults. When a fault is detected, the icon will be displayed. One of the
following error codes will be displayed.
1. Battery Information: This information is
currently unavailable on the Mid-drive models
2. Error Code Information: This information
provides a list of previous error codes to assist
with diagnostics.
Note: These are not current error codes and
should not cause concern
ERROR CODE DEFINTION
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
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