TORP TC1000 User manual

TORP TC1000
CONTROLLER.
User Manual for Surron Light Bee

IMPORTANT.
Please read and carefully follow the instructions in this manual. The TC1000 controller must always
be used with a stock SurRon/Segway circuit breaker (fuse)! Not using the circuit breaker with the
TC1000 controller is dangerous and can cause serious damage!
Use only tools and screws that came with the controller. Using the tools and screws that were not
included in the parcel, not following these instructions, or not using the circuit breaker, can cause
serious damage to you and your bike.
INTRODUCTION.
TC1000 controller is compatible with:
-SurRon Light Bee/Segway X260
-Torp Motor TM25
-SurRon Ultra Bee.
TC1000 is not compatible with Segway X160. TC1000 controller is also not compatible with motor
model number P/N: 11100-YQ2A-0100. Please check your motor model number before installing
the TC1000 controller. In general, all SurRon/Segway X260 motors, manufactured after 2018 are
compatible with the TC1000 controller.
TC1000 controller is compatible with both versions of the stock display (L1 E & the off-road version).
Both speed and the distance are displayed on it. For the additional options, like battery monitoring
and settings, you will have to use your smartphone or buy a Torp Display, that is sold separately.
This is a plug&play controller that needs no previous knowledge of electronics and programming for
installation and setup. Everything needed for successful installation is included in the box.
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THE BOX CONSIST OF:
- TC1000 controller
- Wiring harness
- 5 phase screws with washers
- 2 hex keys and 4 bolts
- 4 stickers
- Heat sink
- Short instructions
All the settings and diagnostics are managed through an
intuitive and easy-to use smartphone app for Android and
IOS. The users can use their smart-phone as a display
during the rides and to set up all the controller`s features
through the app.
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INSTALLATION.
Before starting with the installation, drain the bike`s capacitors.
Switch off the fuse1.
Switch on the bike and wait for the capacitors to drain. 2.
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Now you can start removing the stock SurRon controller and the battery from the frame, and lower
the skid-plate that covers the wiring.
USE THESE HOLES TO MOUNT
THE CONTROLLER ON THE BIKE.
STEP 1:
Place the controller in a way that the holes on its back align
with the upper holes on the bottom front of the frame.
STEP 2:
Insert each screw in one hole and fasten them by using a
smaller hex key.
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USE SMALLER BOLTS TO FASTEN
THE CONTROLLER TO THE BIKE.

DON`T MESS THIS ONE UP!
STEP 5:
Connect the power and phase motor wires as shown on
the picture using the screws with washers that you have
removed from the controller in the previous step:
Power Wires:
-The red battery wire to the positive (+) electrode
-The black battery wire to the negative (-) electrode
Phase Motor Wires:
-The Blue motor wire to the letter B
-The Green motor wire to the letter G
-The Yellow motor wire to the letter Y
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STEP 3:
There are 5 screws with washers already on the
controller. Remove them from the controller and
start connecting the controller to the phase
motor wires.
STEP 6:
Use a larger hex key to gently fasten the
screws with washers. Max Torque that should
be used is 3.5 Nm!
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STEP 7:
Use the wire harness that came with the
controller to connect the controller to the
bike. Connect the largest connector to the
controller and the three smaller connectors to
the bike`s wiring, in the same way the stock
controller has been connected.
There are also 2 more connectors with a cap
on it. To which the Torp Display and Thumb
throttle are connected. See page 20.
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STEP 9:
Use the longer M6 screws
and a larger hex key to
fasten the shield to the frame.
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STEP 8:
Take the plastic shield that came with the
controller and mount it by placing its lower
part into the skid plate.
A USEFUL TIP.
Apply silicone grease to
the controller and the
main connector for
additional protection
from dirt and moisture.

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STEP 12:
Turn the fuse back on. Always use the
Controller with the stock SurRon/Segway
fuse!
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STEP 11:
Connect the battery to the battery power
connector and to the 6-pin connector.
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STEP 10:
Put the battery back to the frame.

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CONNECT THE CONTROLLER
TO THE APP
for further setup.
HOW TO CONNECT?
To connect the TC1000 controller with the
Torp Controller App, first go to the Google
Play Store (Android) or AppStore (IOS) and
download the App to your smartphone.
-Allow the App to access the phone's
location, photos and media and accept the
Terms & Conditions.
-Put the key into the ignition and turn on
your bike.
-The App will automatically detect your
controller.
-Choose your controller from the list. The
Bluetooth ID can be found on the label on
the side of the controller.
-Now you are connected and can start
setting up your controller.
We suggest you always ride with the app set to the 1s screen. This is how the Torp Controller
App will be able to recognize potential errors which will help our support team with detecting
and solving any problems that might occur with the controller.
IMPORTANT: After the installation make sure to calibrate the throttle and Hall sensors! Go to the
5th screen of the Torp App and click the CALLIBRATION button. Then follow the setup Wizard.
CALLIBRATION must be repeated after each firmware update!

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1st Screen: GAUGE
The TC1000 controller is compatible with the stock SurRon display, where
you will be able to track your speed and distance. However, we
recommend using your smartphone as the display during the rides.
The first screen serves as a gauge, showing all your riding information in
real time. Here are also displayed all the potential errors and warnings.
THE APP OVERVIEW.
1-Motor Temperature: Monitor the Motor
Temperature in real-time.
2-Battery Temperature: Monitor the battery
temperature in real-time.
3-Controller Temperature: Monitor the
battery temperature in real-time.
4-Power Gauge: Displays the power.
5-Warnings & Errors: All Warnings and
Errors are displayed here. More details on
their meaning can be found in a table below.
6-Battery Info: State of charge (SOC),
battery voltage, and battery current.
7-Motor Info: Motor RPMs, Motor Power and
Motor Current.
8-Predict your Trip: Check the distance you
have passed, the amount of regenerated
energy, and the consumption of the battery.
You can plan your trip based on this
information.
9-BMS!: There is a problem with BMS
communication. Please check the wiring!
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THE LIST OF WARNINGS AND ERRORS
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-KICKSTAND: Your kickstand is lowered.
Lift it to start riding.
-CRASH SENSOR: Crash sensor activates
in case of a fall. Turn the bike off and
turn it back on after a few seconds to
continue riding.
LIMIT:
-TEMP CONTROLLER: The temperature of
the controller has reached the top limit
value. The power will be gradually
reduced.
-TEMP MOTOR: The temperature of the
motor is rising. To prevent overheating,
the power will be gradually reduced. The
motor temperature limit is set in the
“Motor Temp Cuttoff” settings on the
"Settings" screen.
-MOTOR TEMP SENSOR: Motor
temperature sensor is not connected.
Power is limited.
-LOW VOLTAGE: The battery is almost
drained or there is a voltage sag due to
the acceleration. The power will be
gradually reduced.
-LOW REGEN: The battery is nearly full.
The regen will be reduced.
-BATTERY TEMP: Battery temperature
has reached limit values so the power
will be reduced.
-BMS TEMP: Discharge mosfets in BMS
have overheated. Power will be gradually
reduced.
CUTOFF:
-CUTOFF LOW VOLTAGE: The battery is
completely drained and the bike will not
start. You can set the cutoff value in
Voltage Min setting in the App (3rd
Screen) . Charge the battery to continue
riding.
-OVERVOLTAGE: Battery voltage is
above 90V.
-UNDERVOLTAGE: Battery voltage
dropped under the values set in the
controller`s settings. Charge the
battery.
-OVERCURRENT: Motor Current is
above permitted limit.
-CONTROLLER OVERTEMP: Controller
has overheated. Wait for it to cool
down to continue riding.
-MOTOR OVERTEMP: Motor has
overheated. Wait for it to cool down to
continue riding.
-PHASE FET: MOSFET error:
Controller`s phase is in short-circuit.
Contact the manufacturer.
-HALL SENSOR: Motor Hall Sensor
connector is not connected, or there is
a problem with the Hall Sensor itself.
Check the wiring.
-THROTTLE PROBLEM: The problem
with a throttle wiring was detected,
that has been solved in the meantime.
Turn your bike off and on again to
continue riding.
-THROTTLE #1: Throttle ADC rises too
fast. Throttle plus(+) short on gnd(-).
-THROTTLE #2: Throttle not
connected. Probably throttle plus(+)
wire is broken.
-THROTTLE #3: Throttle plus(+) and
gnd(-) shorted.
-THROTTLE #4: Throttle gnd(-) not
connected or broken.
-THROTTLE #5: Throttle plus(+)
shorted on signal.
Connect to the controller with the Torp App to see the Warning and Error
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-CUTOFF THROTTLE: The throttle has
been activated while the bike is being
turned on.
-1st solution: Release the throttle
when turning on the bike;
-2nd solution: Re-calibrate the throttle
(see the "Setting up the Throttle"
section of this document) ;
-3rd solution: Check the wiring.
-CUTOFF BATTERY TEMP: The battery
has overheated. The bike will stop until
it cools down.
-HALL PROBLEM: The Hall sensor
disconnected during the ride. Check
the wiring.
-HALL DISCONNECTED: The Hall
sensor disconnected during the ride.
Check the wiring.
-CUTOFF BMS TEMP: The BMS mosfet
temperature has reached the limit. The
bike will stop until it cools down.
-WATER IN CONNECTOR (works with
HW version 1.4 and higher): Water
entered the main connector. Turn off
the bike immediately, disconnect the
main connector, and dry it out.

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2nd Screen: PEAKS
Check all the minimal and maximal values that occurred during your ride.

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3rd Screen: BATTERY INFO
You will be able to see all the functions of this screen only with the stock
SurRon battery and stock BMS. It also works with the bypassed battery,
but with limited display of data (battery current, cycles and SOH will not be
displayed correctly).
Use this screen to determine the health of your stock SurRon battery. The
screen shows you the state of health of each of the battery cells and can
serve as a useful tool to check the health of the battery or to determine
the cause of battery malfunctions.
1 - Battery Cell Voltage: Check the voltage of
each battery cell. The more the columns are
aligned, the healthier the battery.
2- Battery Overview: Check the SOC, battery
voltage, battery current, battery
temperature, charging MOSFET temperature,
and discharging MOSFET temperature in
real-time.
3-Min & Max Battery Cell Voltage: Minimal
and maximal battery cell voltage. Lesser the
difference, healthier the battery.
4-Battery Info: Check the current stats of
battery cells, charge cycles, battery
estimated mileage, including errors,
warnings, battery cell temperature,...
5-Battery Error History: An overview of all-
time battery errors.
6-Battery Charging History: Check the
charging history information of your battery.

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4th Screen: CONTROLLER SETTINGS
Before your first ride you should tune your controller according to your
riding preferences and the battery you are using.
The app allows the user to enter certain values that can potentially harm
the battery, motor or other parts. We suggest you to use the settings that
have been preset in the app by default.
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1-Sport & Eco Mode: Choose the desired mode by
pressing the mode button on the handle bar of your
bike.
After that, set the parameters in a tab according to the
chosen mode (Sport/Eco).
2-Estimated Power: Power estimate sets itself
automatically, according to the chosen settings. It is
calculated by taking into account the battery current,
motor current and voltage (voltage is set according to
the battery type).
3-Motor Current: Motor Current affects the torque of
the motor. It is most noticeable at a lower speed.
4-Battery Current: Battery Current affects the
maximum power. It also affects torque, which is most
noticeable at medium and higher speeds.
5-RPM/Speed: Set the maximum speed limit. In case
you choose ∞your speed is not limited.
6-Regen Type: The Controller supports the regen from
the original SurRon brake signal and the regen from the
throttle release. By moving either slider, set the
amount of the regenerated current. Both regen types
can be activated simultaneously. In case the battery is
fully charged, the LOW REGEN warning will appear on
the 1st screen.
7-Field Weakening: This option will increase the top
speed of your bike, but it comes with its own set of
advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages: more speed, more torque on high speed
Disadvantages: less range, increased motor
temperature.
We recommend setting the current to below 50 A to
minimize potential drawbacks.
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Note that the TC1000 controller is not an original SurRon/Segway part, therefore
you are using it strictly at your own risk. The damages that are caused by using the
controller are solely your responsibility.

8-Battery Type: TC1000 controller is compatible with:
-stock Surron Light Bee/Segway X260 battery,
-bypassed stock Battery,
-custom 60V battery, and
-72V custom battery.
Select the battery you use and the Controller will set
the minimal and maximal voltage to the optimal values. The selected Battery Type
affects the limits that can be set within the App. The controller is compatible with a
max 20s battery setup.
9-Min Voltage: Minimal and maximal voltages are set
automatically, according to the battery type you choose
from the menu above. You can also customize the voltage
values for each Battery Type, but we recommend you use
the controller within the limits of preset values. Customize
the settings carefully, while setting the “Min Voltage” too
low can cause the battery to over-discharge. When
reaching the "Voltage cutoff value", the power will be
gradually reduced. Once the "Voltage cutoff value" is
reached, the motor will stop and an UNDERVOLTAGE error will be displayed on the
1st screen of the App.
10-Max Voltage:
12-Kickstand and Crash sensor: The TC1000 controller is compatible with stock
SurRon Kickstand and Crash sensors. You can simply turn them on and off through
the App. In case the Kickstand is ON and the kickstand is lowered, the motor will not
run and you will see a KICKSTAND warning on the first screen on your App.
The same, in case the Crash Sensor is ON, and you fall, the motor will turn off and
you will be presented with the CRASH SENSOR warning on the first screen of your
App. In this case, turn off the bike, wait for a few seconds and turn it on again.
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11-Motor Temperature Cutoff: Set the max
temperature at which you would like for the controller
to limit the power. The controller will gradually limit the
power before reaching the max motor temperature.
The temperature at which the controller starts limiting
the power is indicated at the bottom of the screen.
Setting the motor temperature to the red values can
cause the motor to overheat and fail.
Max Voltage affects the regen. If the voltage of the
battery is between the "Voltage limit start" value and
the "Voltage cutoff" value, the regen is reduced. If the
voltage of the battery is above the "Voltage cutoff", the
regen is automatically disabled. If the battery voltage
is above 90V, the "Overvoltage error" is displayed and
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13-Mode Button: Set whether or not you would like to use a
mode button on the bike`s handlebar. You have 3 options:
-OFF: The mode button on the bike is disabled. Your bike will
remain in the SPORT MODE
-BUTTON: You can switch between ECO and SPORT modes with
the mode button on the bike
-TORP DISPLAY: Switch between the ECO and SPORT modes
using the TORP DISPLAY.
14-Throttle Settings:
Set the throttle response according to your preferences and calibrate the throttle.
1-Throttle Response:
Use the slider to adjust the throttle response. Slide
the slider to the right, for a more agresive throttle
response.
2-Throttle Curve: Slide the slider and adjust the
throttle input and output values, which affect the
throttle behavior.
-Slide right for the Degressive Throttle curve: As
you increase the throttle, the power output grows
faster. This means the bike responds more quickly
even when a little throttle is used. This setting is
recommended for high-powered trial rides and
jumps.
-0% for a Linear Throttle Curve: This type of curve
is simple and provides a predictable throttle
response.
-Slide Left for the Exponential Throttle curve:
Choose this setting for better control and sensitivity
at high throttle levels, while keeping a gentle power
delivery at low throttle levels. It offers precise
control with a small throttle and strong power
boosts at the higher throttle. This setting avoids
sudden power jumps, making the bike easier to
handle. It's perfect for beginners.
4-Brake lever response:
Adjust the brake lever regen response. Slide the
slider to the right for a smoother regen response.
5-Brake lever priority:
By enabling this feature the brake (sensor) will
take priority over the throttle (default stock
SurRon behavior). BEWARE: In case you are
twisting the throttle and pressing the brake lever
at the same time, the bike will stand still. Once you
release the brake, the bike will take off.
6-Calibrate Throttle:
Throttle calibration is required after the controller
is installed for the 1st time or
in case you have switched the stock SurRon
throttle for another brand. Follow the instructions
in the Throttle Calibration window and in the
"Setting up the Throttle" section of this document
on page 19.
3-Dead Zone:
Set the range of the throttle twist that will be
ignored by the controller.
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1-General Information: Check the App and
Controller Firmware versions and update them in
case there is a newer version available. The App
can be updated through the Play Store or App
Store (depending on whether you are using
Android or IOS). You can also see the
identification parameters of your controller, like
Bluetooth name, Hardware name, and Serial
number, as well as a version of the display.
2-Speed and Temperature Units: You can choose
between Metric and US Standard units. The
chosen units will be applied to other sections of
the App.
3-Sprocket Ratio: Change the sprocket tooth
count or ratio. This function comes in handy in
case you are using sprockets that are not the
same size as the stock Surron/Segway sprockets.
This option will affect the displayed speed, both
on the stock LCD and in the App.
4-Wheel Diameter: Choose the values that
correspond to your wheel. Wheel diameter will
affect the displayed speed.
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5th Screen: APP SETTINGS
Use this screen to identify your controller and to adjust the general
settings. This screen is also useful in case of controller malfunctions,
since it allows you to share errors and ride logs with Torp support
team.
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5-Bluetooth Pass: In case you want additional protection for your controller, enter a
Bluetooth password, which can be found on the controller`s label. Bluetooth pass
will be required every time you will connect to the App with a new device.
6-Scan Bluetooth: Use it for connecting to your device.
7-Error: The list of all controller errors since the last time it was disconnected from
the battery. This list is useful in determining the causes for controller
malfunctioning.
8-Update Firmware: Check whether a new Firmware is available. In case it is, press
the button to update.
9-Ride log: You can check your ride on the map or send your ride-log file with all the
stats to the chosen email address.
10-Measure Time: Measure the acceleration of your e-bike.
11-Diagnostics: An overview of all technical characteristics of the Controller that can
help with determining the cause of potential errors.
12-Calibration: IMPORTANT: Calibration must be done before each first use of the
controller and after each firmware update! Click on the calibration button and
follow the wizard to calibrate the motor and throttle.
13-Reset to Factory Defaults: Reset your controller to the factory settings. By
pressing this button you will lose all the settings you have made previously. After
you reset your controller to the Factory Defaults, you will need to re-calibrate the
throttle and HALL Sensors.
14-Advanced: Press this button for some additional settings regarding CURRENT,
FIELD WEAKENING, and THROTTLE.
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SETTING UP THE CONTROLLER ACCORDING TO THE BATTERY TYPE
Before using the Controller, you should fine-tune its settings according to the
Battery you are using. The TC1000 Controller supports*:
-SurRon Stock 60V Battery
-SurRon Stock Bypassed 60V Battery
-Custom 60V Battery
-Custom 72V Battery
The app will adjust the parameters to optimal values based on your Battery Type.
You can adjust Motor and Battery Current according to how much torque you prefer.
You can also customize the voltage values for each Battery Type, but we recommend
you use the controller in the limits of preset values.
*A Torp Controller can be also used with other batteries, but you should keep in mind that in this case the
voltage of the fully charged battery should not be above 84V, and minimal battery voltage should not be less
than 36V.
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ADDITIONAL SETTINGS.
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1-CURRENT-Battery regen: This option limits
the max amount of current flowing back into the
battery during regeneration. Adjust this setting
based on your battery and the charging power
capabilities of the battery.
2-FIELD WEAKENING-Start at speed: Use
the slider to set the speed at which field
weakening will activate. This option impacts
motor efficiency and field weakening
performance. If you want maximum efficiency,
set it to 'late'.
3-THROTTLE-Current protection: Some
throttles might consume more current than
expected. If throttle errors 3 or 5 arise, this
might be the reason. Disabling this option will
also deactivate the short-circuit detection on
the throttle handle.
4-THROTTLE-Throttle release time: The time
from when the throttle lever is released until the
value drops to zero. Reduce if you want a
quicker throttle release response.