GripOne CHRONO TC User manual

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GRIPONE CHRONO TC – installation manual - (ENG)
TC TRACTION CONTROL |AW ANTI WHEELIE |LC LAUNCH CONTROL |LT GPS LAPTIMER

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Note
Before using the system GRIPONE read every page of this manual. The installation of this device requires attention and accuracy.
The configuration of the device requires several non-trivial reflections, referred to only within this manual. Please note that you are
installing a device on a vehicle can reach high speeds. The system GRIPONE is a professional traction control system for racing use
only.
1.0 Included into the kit
ECU
Harness
Kit of bracket
Speed sensor

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2.0 Security
During the installation of this product, it is recommended to position the motorbike in such a way that is cannot cause any injury or
damage by falling down or moving forward or backward; it is recommended to use the rear stand or, if necessary, the wheel lock.
Make sure that the injection system is always turned off and that the electrical equipment is not being powered during the
installation of this product (and, as well as, during all assembly phases indicated in this manual). When adding or removing
electrical cables or wiring to/from the motorcycle’s equipment, always be sure to remove the negative battery terminal before the
positive battery terminal. During reassembly phases, connect the negative terminal last in order to avoid short circuiting the
electrical equipment.
2.1 Recommandation
DO NOT RUSH! When installing the GRIPONE control unit, make sure that the unit is protected from excessive vibrations and
surrounding elements and that it is clamped firmly. When you use the adhesive parts (for setting up the control unit or cables),
make sure that the mounting surfaces are clean and free of dust or grease by cleaning them with degreasing solution. When
positioning the wiring, make sure that the wires cannot be pinched or crushed which may cause subsequent malfunctions, clamp
them as necessary. For safe and professional assembly, it is recommended that you solder the connections when possible and use
thermo-tightening bands to isolate the various conductors. Place the hot part of the welder on the ends of the wires before
putting them in contact with each other. Do not hesitate to contact the vendor/supplier for assistance if you encounter any
difficulties with the installation of this device. WARNING! The GRIPONE control unit must be placed where the operating
temperature does not exceed 65°C and should be installed where it will be protected from vibrations and surrounding elements.
Locate a flat surface on which to secure the control unit. Do not secure the unit until the installation of all other components has
been completed and the wiring has been secured.
Attention
The use of a traction control system does not prevent the fall caused by improper use of the throttle of
vehicle. For this reason it is advisable to test the functioning of the system GRIPONE through repeated trials
and through small steps. Only after you had the right confidence and you understood clearly where and how
the device operates on the engine and chassis, try changing the settings.
3.0Introduction to GRIPONE CHRONO TC
GRIPONE CHRONO TC is a programmable system "stand-alone" that operate as traction control,
anti wheelie, launch control, shift-up flash and GPS laptimer (GPS module is optional). All the
functions can work together or switched off separately.
In addition the unit can be connected to the IMU (Inertial Motion Unit) to benefit of
3D-INTELLIGENCE strategy’s. The IMU, thanks to three accelerometers is able to understand
the position of the motorcycle, if it is accelerating or braking, the radius of curvature that the

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vehicle is making and more. The control unit processes all information and defines a level of
"safe" slip beyond which intervenes limiting the power.
4.0 Electric connection
The electrical installation of the system is done by connecting the plug&play harness to the main
harness of the bike. No modification are required on the bike.
4.1 Connection of the plug & play harness
The GRIPONE CHRONO TC must be connected to the injectors (or coils) of your bike. GRIPONE
support up to 2 injectors: 1 lower and 1 upper (or up to 2 coils).
The connection is made using original connectors so it is not required any changes on the original
loom. The installation is possible on all vehicles with electronic fuel injection (or transistorized
ignition coils). Check the first page of this manual to know if the connection must be
made on injectors or coils.
The shape of the connectors of injectors
or coils may vary according to the bike.
The connector A is an example of female
type. The connector B is an example of
male type.
Follow these steps to connect the plug&play harness to the bike:
1. Take out the fuel tank (and if necessary the aribox) to have access to the fuel injectors (or coils);
2. Disconnect the connector of injector (or coil) of one cylinder (avoid cylinder 1 if possible);
3. Connect the female connector of plug&play harness to the injector (or coil);
4. Connect the male connector of plug&play harness to the connector of main harness;
5. Repeat from point 2 to 4 in case the bike has two injectors (or coils) for cylinder;
6. Connect the blue long wire of plug&play harness to the negative pole of battery (or to the
chassis);
7. Reassemble the airbox and the tank;
8. Connect the ECU to the plug&play harness. Secure the ECU in a location not too hot and
immune to vibration. We suggest to put the ECU on the dashboard or on the triple clamp so you
can see led bar for “up-shifting” and GPS lap time.

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4.2 Installation of sensors
To calculate the speed of the motorcycle, GRIPONE CHRONO TC uses two speed sensors.
1) Sensors must be placed where they can detect the passage of the bolts of the front and rear
brake disk. It is provided a kit of universal brackets for mounting sensors.
2) The front bracket must be placed using the screws of the fork leg that tighten the wheel axle’s.
3) The rear brackets must be fixed under the rear axle nut. The L-type bracket must be fixed to
the Y-type bracket to position the rear sensor in front of rear disk bolts.
4) On the sensors is designed a viewfinder. It must be
facing to the bolts of brake.
5) Once set the sensors (by the M3 bolts) check the
distance between the bolt head and the sensor: it must
be equal to (approximately) 2mm (between 1mm and
3mm). If the distance is too big, the sensor can not
detect the bolt. If the distance is too small, you risk
damaging the sensor.
Please note:
When connecting sensors to the control unit, it is important to do not confuse the front and rear
sensor. Connect the front sensor to the long arm of harness. Connect the rear sensor to the short
arm of harness. Reffer to the picture of harness.

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Important
If the fixing screws of the brake disc are hollow head (as allen
screws), replace them with flat head screws. If you can not replace
the screws, place the sensor to detect only the outer edge of the
screw (like it is shown in the side picture).
Each screw detected by the sensor must be equidistant from the
others. The screws may be of iron or steel. If these conditions are
not met the sensors may not work properly.
After completing the installation of the sensors, turn on the
controller and turn the wheels. As the wheel turns in the sensors
verify that the led to the passage of each screw.
5.0 Configuration of unit
GRIPONE has 2 buttons (OPTION and MENU) through which you can configure the unit. When
the unit is turned on (and bike is stop), you can access the menu by pressing the MENU button.
Press MENU button to scroll through all the configuration parameters, up to return to the main
screen. For each parameter you can change its value by pressing the OPTION button. Every time
you press OPTION button, the value of selected parameter will change from its minimum to its
maximum (and back to minimum like a loop). After few seconds that you don’t press any button,
the ECU goes back automatically on the main screen.
5.1 Menu
Pressing MENU button you can scroll each configuration parameter.
MAIN SCREEN – when the unit is on and ready , you can read on the LCD the following text:
MAP TC: 00001
Controls: ON
The first row show the selected traction control map (00001, 00002 or 00003). The second row
show the status of control system (ON or OFF). In the main screen you can press OPTION button
to change the map (1, 2 or 3). Keep pressed both buttons for 4 second to switch ON or OFF the
system
TC SENSITIVE – it change the sensitivity of traction control. Bigger is the number of TC
SENSITIVE and more the system will be fast to react to the sliding. Set 15 to start
TC CONTROL – it control the progression of traction control. If you want to stop quickly the
spinning (strong effect of traction control) use high values (12 to 20). If you want a soft effect of
traction control use a small values (1 to 8). Set 10 to start
AW SENSITIVE – This parameter fix the sensitivity of anti wheelie control. Increase this value if
you want to reduce the power as soon the tyre lift from the ground. Reduce this value if you want
to permit a bit of wheelie after the tyre is lifted from the ground. Set 15 to start

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AW CONTROL - This parameter fix the amount of power reduction during the wheelie. Increase
this value if the wheelie control does not stop the wheelie. Set 10 to start
LC SENSITIVE – it change the sensitivity of launch control. Bigger is the number of LC
SENSITIVE and more the system will reduce power during the launch. Set 15 to start
FRONT PULSES – it fix the number of bolts detected from the front sensor.
REAR PULSES – it fix the number of bolts detected from the rear sensor.
FRONT TYRE (cm) – it fix the development of front tyre. It is the distance (in cm) covered by a
complete turn of wheel. Measure it by turning a meter around the tyre.
REAR TYRE (cm) – it fix the development of rear tyre. It is the distance (in cm) covered by a
complete turn of wheel. Measure it by turning a meter around the tyre.
CYLINDERS NUMBER – it fix the number of cylinders of engine of your bike. Fix it as 2 if you
have a twin-engine. Fix it as 4 if you have a 4-in-line engine.
FLASH LIMITER – it fix the RPM at which the led bar will switch on (for up shifting). When the
RPM arrive close to the fixed revolution, the red led bar switch on. You can up shift every time at
correct revolution. Fix it to 9000 to switch off the led indicator.
MEMORY – GRIPONE CHRONO TC works as GPS lap timer (GPS module is optional). Before use
GRIPONE as lap timer, you have to clear the internal memory. GRIPONE is able to keep in
memory up to 200 laps. When memory is full a message will shown every time you switch on the
system. To clear memory press one time OPTION button.
IMU Y=0 – First time you connect the IMU to the ECU, you must initialize it. Point the "Y" arrow
of the IMU forward (parallel to the ground) and press OPTION button. The initialization include
IMU Y=0, IMU Y=1, IMU Z=0, and IMU Z=1.
IMU Y=1 – First time you connect the IMU to the ECU, you must initialize it. Point the "Y" arrow
of the IMU upward (perpendicular to the ground) and press OPTION button. The initialization
include IMU Y=0, IMU Y=1, IMU Z=0, and IMU Z=1.
IMU Z=0 – First time you connect the IMU to the ECU, you must initialize it. Point the "Z" arrow
of the IMU forward (parallel to the ground) and press OPTION button. The initialization include
IMU Y=0, IMU Y=1, IMU Z=0, and IMU Z=1.
IMU Z=1 – First time you connect the IMU to the ECU, you must initialize it. Point the "Z" arrow
of the IMU downward (perpendicular to the ground) and press OPTION button. The initialization
include IMU Y=0, IMU Y=1, IMU Z=0, and IMU Z=1.
If you do not have the IMU connected you don’t need to initialize the IMU. After initialization of
IMU place the IMU with the “Y” arrow forward and “Z” arrow downward.

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5.2 How use the buttons
In addition to being used to scroll through the configuration parameters, the buttons are used for
other functions, based on which condition the bike is.
If the bike is stop (speed = 0 km/h)
Button
Press type
Action
MENU
short press
to scroll the parameters of menu
OPTION
short press
to change the value of configuration parameter
MENU
long press (4 sec.)
to save GPS position of finish line
OPTION
long press (4 sec.)
to save GPS position of split (intermedium time)
Both
long press (4 sec.)
to switch ON or OFF the system
OPTION
short press
If you are on the main screen, pressing the OPTION button
you can change the traction control map (1 > 2 > 3 > 1 > …)
If the bike is in motion (speed > 10 km/h)
Button
Press type
Action
MENU
short press
to switch to next traction control map (ex. map 2 to map 3)
OPTION
short press
to switch to previous traction control map (ex. map 2 to map
1)
MENU
long press (4 sec.)
to save GPS position of finish line
OPTION
long press (4 sec.)
to save GPS position of split (intermedium time)
Both
long press (4 sec.)
to switch ON or OFF the system
5.3 LED on ECU
GRIPONE CHRONO TC has a 5 red led (led bar) used for show how the control strategies are
working and 2 yellow led to show when the bike pass through the intermediate point of the track
and the finish line of the track (if GPS module is connected). How they work:
Description
Function
Light scheme
Red led bar
It switch on (as alarm) to know when is
the correct moment to change gear
(up-shift).
Red led bar
It flash when traction control, anti
wheelie or launch control are working.
1° yellow led
It switch on when bike pass through the
intermediate point of the track (it need GPS
module connected)
2° yellow led
It switch on when bike pass through the finish
line of the track (it need GPS module
connected)

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6.0 Remote buttons (optional)
The plug&play harness does not include the 2remote buttons. You can add the
optional buttons to fix at handle bar. By these buttons you can switch ON and
OFF all the controls of ECU and change the map of traction control.
The system can change between 3 maps of traction control. Map 1 is the most
sensitive. Map 3 is the less sensitive
How it works:
Action on buttons
Description
Short press of GREEN
Change to the next MAP (ex. change from
MAP1 to MAP2)
Short press of RED
Change to the previous MAP (ex. change from
MAP3 to MAP2)
Long press of GREEN (>3sec)
Change status ON –OFF
Long press of RED (>3sec)
Change status ON –OFF
6.0 GPS reciever module (optional)
If you ride your bike on race track, you can use GRIPONE as laptimer and save your lap times and intermediate
times into its memory.GRIPONE can record up to 200 laps. To activate this option you have to connect the GPS
reciever to the ECU by the 3.5 jack. Follow those steps:
1) Connect the GPS receiver to the unit, by the 3.5 jack;
2) Place the GPS receiver on the seat or on the triple clamp. The receiver must be placed where it can
see the sky without anything in the between;
3) The first time you switch on the ECU after a long period (for example the first time in the morning)
the GPS receiver will take 1-2 minutes to get the signal. After the first time,the GPS will take few
seconds to get the signal;
4) When the GPS signal is available, the message “GPS READY !” will be shown on the LCD of ECU;
5) Go with the bike close to the finish line;
6) Fix the position of finish line keep pressed the MENU button for 4 seconds. The GPS position will be
saved (as soon you release the button) and the message “GPS finish line SAVED”. Every time you
will pass through this point the laptimer will fix the time of lap and the 2° yellow led will switch on;
7) If you want to have a intermediate time, go with the bike close to the intermediate point;
8) Fix the position of intermediate point keep pressed the OPTION button for 4 seconds. The GPS
position will be saved (as soon you release the button) and the message “GPS finish line SAVED”.
Every time you will pass through this point the laptimer will fix the time of intermediate sector and
the 1° yellow led will switch on.
To see your lap times, your bike must be stopped. Press MENU button one time to access to the “LAP TIME
LIST” menu. Press OPTION button to scroll all the lap times. The list of lap times are shown from last lap saved
to the first lap saved.

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