SKS Germany +COM/UNIT User manual

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+COM/UNIT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
LAST UPDATED 03.2019

CONTENS
Information concerning the Instructions and the Manufacturer 4
Keep the instructions at hand 4
Design characteristics of these instructions 4
Copyright 5
Address of the Manufacturer 5
Safety 6
Intended use 6
Basic Safety Instructions 7
Avoid fire, explosions or electric shocks 7
Avoid a cardiac pacemaker or other implant failure 7
Design characteristics of tips 7
Description 8
Overview of the +COM/UNIT’s scope of delivery 8
+COM/UNIT overview 9
LED status indicator 10
Task and Function 11
Technical Data 12
Unpacking and Checking the Scope of Delivery 13
Mounting the +COM/UNIT on and removing it from the COMPIT 14
Adjusting the tilt 16
Charging the Smartphone via the +COM/UNIT 17
Charging your smartphone without a cable 17
Charging the smartphone with a cable 19
Using the NFC 20
Charging the +COM/UNIT and your smartphone using your e-bike’s on-board computer 21
Troubleshooting 23
Charging the +COM/UNIT 24
Maintaining the +COM/UNIT 25
Accessories 26
Disposing of the +COM/UNIT 27
In Germany 27
Outside Germany 27
Warranty Declaration 28
Returns to Customer Service 29

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Information concerning the Instructions and the Manufacturer
Information concerning the Instructions and the Manufacturer
These instructions will help you to use the +COM/UNIT safely.
Keep the instructions at hand
➤ These instructions are part of the +COM/UNIT.
➤ Always keep these instructions in a safe place.
➤ Please hand over these instructions if you sell or otherwise pass on the product.
Design characteristics of these instructions
Various elements in these instructions include clearly determined characteristics. You can easily
differentiate between the following elements:
Normal text
• Enumerations
➤ Action steps
DESIGNATION OF PRODUCTS
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Information concerning the Instructions and the Manufacturer
Copyright
These instructions include information that is protected by copyright. These instructions are not to be
copied, printed out, filmed, processed, duplicated or distributed in any form whatsoever, whether in part
or in its entirety without prior written approval of SKS metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH.
©2019 SKS metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH
All rights reserved.
Address of the Manufacturer
SKS metaplast Scheffer-Klute GmbH
Zur Huberstushalle 4
59846 Sundern
Tel.: [phone]
Website: www.sks-germany.com
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Safety
Safety
Intended use
The +COM/UNIT is designed for private use.
The +COM/UNIT is intended for charging your smartphone with or without a Qi charging function and
can be mounted on the COMPIT.
COMPIT is a smartphone holder. It is mounted on the bicycle’s handlebar.
The smartphone can only be used on the +COM/UNIT with a cover (not included in the scope of delivery).
Please refer to the section entitled Accessories,
page 26.
Intended use also includes observing and following all the information contained in these instructions,
particularly the safety instructions. Any other use is expressly considered improper.
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Safety
Basic Safety Instructions
Avoid fire, explosions or electric shocks
Severe or mortal injuries resulting from an explosion, fire or electric shock are possible should the
product not be used correctly.
➤ Check whether the voltage stated on the power adapter is the same as the local mains voltage before
you connect the adapter to the power supply.
➤ Always only use authorised power adapters.
➤ Do not use the COMPIT or +COM/UNIT power adapter should it be damaged.
➤ Never open the housing of the +COM/UNIT. Always have repair work carried out by qualified specialists.
➤ Do not adhere any metallic labels or other objects to the +COM/UNIT.
➤ Do not use the +COM/UNIT close to heated surfaces.
➤ Do not use an extension cable or overloaded multiple sockets.
➤ Ensure that children and persons with a mental handicap only use the +COM/UNIT under supervision.
Avoid a cardiac pacemaker or other implant failure
A cardiac pacemaker or other implant failure can occur when using the +COM/UNIT.
➤ Should you have a cardiac pacemaker or another implant, please consult your doctor or the implant
manufacturer before using the +COM/UNIT.
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Design characteristics of tips
Tips provide additional information.
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Description
Overview of the +COM/UNIT’s scope of delivery
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+COM/UNIT
USB cable
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2
DesignationNo.

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Description
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+COM/UNIT overview
Qi docking station (cableless charging) for mounting the smartphone with cover
Button for switching on and off
Docking station for mounting on the COMPIT
Housing input (two contact pins in the housing)
USB-Input
USB-Output
LED status indicator
NFC reading area
DesignationNo.
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2
3
4
5
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Description
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LED status indicator
LED STATUS INDICATES
+COM/UNIT
Battery indicator 4 orange LEDs flash in
succession
1 LED illuminated
2 LEDs illuminated
3 LEDs illuminated
4 LEDs illuminated
Blue
Blue flashing approx.
1 x per second
Blue flashes fast
approx. 5x per second
Indicator for
cableless charging
+COM/UNIT is being
charged
0 %–25 % battery
capacity
25 %-50 % battery
capacity
50 %-75 % battery
capacity
75 %-100 % battery
capacity
Standby or charging
completed
Charging in process
Charging error

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Description
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Task and Function
The +COM/UNIT is used to charge and connect the smartphone while cycling. It can be affixed to the
COMPIT. Smartphones that have a wireless charging function are charged by affixing the smartphone
to the Qi docking station. Smartphones that do not have a Qi charging function can be charged using an
optional USB cable. It is affixed using a cover (not included in the scope of delivery) by turning it above
the docking station.
The +COM/UNIT on the COMPIT can be brought into the desired position by adjusting the tilt.
The +COM/UNIT has an NFC (near-field communication) chip. It can be equipped with different
functions (please refer to page 20 regarding this matter).
The +COM/UNIT can be charged with the USB cable included in the scope of delivery.

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Description
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Technical Data
*Only in conjunction with COMPIT/E
Dimensions 130 x 70 x 21,5 mm
Weight ~188 g
USB-Input DC 5 V/2 A
USB-Output DC 5 V/2 A
Housing input* DC 5–15 V/2 A
Wireless transmission power 5 W
Wireless efficiency >70%
Operating frequency 110 KHz–205 KHz
Wireless Output DC 5 V/1 A
Battery type Rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Battery capacity 5000 mAh
NFC chip NTAG 216, 924 Byte
Type of protection IP54
Discharging temperature -15 ~ 60° C
Charging temperature 0 ~ 45° C
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Unpacking and Checking the Scope of Delivery
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Unpacking and Checking the Scope of Delivery
➤ Remove the product from the packaging.
➤ Keep the original packaging in case you need to return the product to Customer Service.
➤ Check the scope of delivery to ensure it is correct and complete (refer to page 8 onwards).
➤ Check all parts to ensure that they are undamaged.
➤ If there are any deviations, please contact the manufacturer or dealer immediately.

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Mounting the +COM/UNIT on and removing it from the COMPIT
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Mounting the +COM/UNIT on and removing it from the COMPIT
Proceed as follows to mount your +COM/UNIT on the COMPIT:
➤ Place your +COM/UNIT on the COMPIT (as shown in 1 or 2) and turn it (about 45°) either to the right
or left above the docking station until you hear it click into place.

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Mounting the +COM/UNIT on and removing it from the COMPIT
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Depending on how you turn it, the +COM/UNIT is mounted vertically (3) or horizontally (4).
The safety lever (5) is locked.
Proceed as follows to remove your +COM/UNIT from the COMPIT:
➤ Push the safety lever (5) downwards.
➤ Remove your +COM/UNIT from the COMPIT by turning it (about 45°) off the docking station.

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Adjusting the tilt
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Adjusting the tilt
You can move the +COM/UNIT into the desired position by adjusting the tilt on the COMPIT. Proceed
as follows to adjust the tilt:
➤ Press the +COM/UNIT (1) on the COMPIT downwards or upwards until you have reached the
desired position.
➤ To fix the desired tilt setting, tighten the levelling screw (2).

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Charging the Smartphone via the +COM/UNIT
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Charging the Smartphone via the +COM/UNIT
Charging your smartphone without a cable
➤ If you have a smartphone with a Qi charging function, you can charge it without a cable while you’re
on the move using the +COM/UNIT. Proceed as follows in this regard:
➤ Ensure that the +COM/UNIT is sufficiently charged (min. 50%).
➤ Press the button on the +COM/UNIT to switch it on.
The bottom LED lights up blue and the battery indicator LEDs light up orange. The +COM/UNIT
is now switched on.
➤ Place your smartphone on the +COM/UNIT’s Qi docking station (as shown in 1 or 2) and turn it
(about 45°) either to the right or left above the Qi docking station until you hear it click into place.
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Charging the Smartphone via the +COM/UNIT
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Depending on how you turn it, your smartphone is mounted vertically (3) or horizontally (4).
The bottom LED flashes blue. The smartphone is charging.
➤ To manually stop the charging process and switch off the +COM/UNIT without removing the smartphone
from the +COM/UNIT, press the button for approx. 2 seconds.
If a smartphone is not connected for charging after 30 seconds at the latest, the +COM/UNIT switches
off automatically.
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Charging the Smartphone via the +COM/UNIT
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Charging the smartphone with a cable
Charging the smartphone with a cable
Should you have a smartphone that does not have a Qi charging function, you can charge it via the +COM/
UNIT using an optional USB cable when you are on the road. You can do this as follows:
➤ Ensure that the +COM/UNIT has been adequately charged (min. 50 %).
➤ Connect the optional USB cable (2) to the output port of the +COM/UNIT (2).
➤ Now connect it to your smartphone (1).
➤ To charge your smartphone, refer to the instructions in the section headed Charging the smartphone
without a cable, please refer to page 17.
Carry out the following after you have charged your smartphone:
➤ Disconnect the USB cable from your smartphone and from the +COM/UNIT.
➤ Remove your smartphone from the +COM/UNIT by turning it over the Qi docking station
(approx. 45 degrees).
➤ Press the safety lever and remove the +COM/UNIT analogue to the smartphone.
➤ Recharge the +COM/UNIT if necessary, please refer to page 24.

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Using the NFC
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Using the NFC
The +COM/UNIT is equipped with an NFC chip (NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION). The NFC chip that is integ-
rated in the +COM/UNIT can be put to various uses.
The most diverse contents can be stored on the NFC chip it then being possible to read these out using an
NFC-capable smartphone. The content can be a URL, a text or commands and applications that are genera-
ted using an app for the writing of NFC chips.
This enables numerous smartphone settings to be changed at the same time when scanning the NFC chip
of the +COM/UNIT in addition to it being possible to automatically start apps such as the SKS MYBIKE app.
You can use the NFC (NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION) as follows:
➤ Activate the NFC (NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION) on your smartphone.
➤ Hold your smartphone close to the NFC chip of the +COM/UNIT (1-4 cm).
The content of the NFC chips is read out and the function that is programmed on the NFC chip is executed.