INTELLIGENT BIKE - USER GUIDE Model : P-250, PL-250, P-350, PL-350 C ongratulations on your purchase of the BionX intelligent energy management system, one of the best systems on the market! Adaptable, powerful, light and regenerative it will provide you with a bionic sensation… Please take a few minutes to read this booklet; it will guide you through the distinctive features, functions, easy care and easy use of your BionX intelligent system.
PHILOSOPHY 1. BionX believes a bicycle should remain a bicycle. Our system simply adds distinctive features to it in order to increase the cyclist’s riding experience. 2. BionX believes that weight is a crucial element. Every ounce we can subtract is worth an ounce of gold. This is why we have focused our energy in developing the most light-weight system on the market. 3.
T he goal of your BionX system is to allow you to work smart and exercise without exhausting yourself (assistance mode) or, to the opposite, to train all year long (generative mode). The BionX system will assist you in proportion to your effort; it reads every pedalling effort and adds assistance according to the selected mode: 25 %, 50 %,100 % or 200% of your effort.
The recommended RPM is +/- 60, i.e. one pedal rotation per second, which is approximately the same sequence as a walker. The BionX system was developed so that riders can, if they want, ride at 20 to 25 kph whilst only spending the energy of a 4-5 kph walk, i.e. approximately 40 to 60 watts depending on their weight. The choice to spend the energy of a walk in all situations HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR RIDE Seat post adjustment A good leg extension will allow you to get better riding efficiency.
THE SYSTEM 24V NiMH 24Volts 8 Ah NiMH 4,1 kg (9 lb) Motor-wheel/generator Description: 250 watts Nominal Power: 250 Watts Peak Power: 450 Watts Nominal Torque : 7 N.m Maximum Torque : 25 N.m Weight : 3,5 kg (7,7 lb) Batteries Voltage : AMPS: Weight : 5 350 watts 350 Watts 650 Watts 9 N.m 32 N.m 4,15 kg (9,14lb) 24V Li-ion 24Volts 9.
. SLIDING THE BATTERY IN/OUT Insertion . Install on the battery holder Gently slide down Push on the battery lever to complete the battery connection . Push on the lock (without the key) until you hear a ''click'' . Removing Insert the key in the lock, turn the key whilst pushing on the battery lever. The lock will pop out. Pull the battery lever and remove the battery from the battery holder.
THE SYSTEM Command Console The console is equipped with a two-mode microprocessor: Assistance - Generation. Availability can vary to respect specific country regulations. The thumb throttle allows to get power-assist from the motor whether you pedal or not. The throttle 1 is included with the P-350 and PL-350 models whereas it is offered as an option on the P-250 and PL-250 models. 1 . The charger NiMH Charger 24V: 1.
P-250 Series X Motor 250 watts X Battery 24 Volts NiMH X Battery 24 Volts Li-ion X Battery 36 Volts NiMH X Battery36 Volts Li-ion 4 SYSTEMS COMPARATIVE CHART Motor 350 watts X X P-350 X PL-250 PL-350 8 X X X X Command Console X X Optional Optional Throttle
1 50 % 25 % 250 watts 150 % 75 % 35 % 350 watts Very steepy road Steep hill, Strong head wind slopes, Front wind ; cancels the bike’s weight Flat ground Notes/situations 2 100 % 300 % For a given condition, Assistance compensates your effort by : 3 200 % -2 -1 Recharge Recharge Recharge Fitness Mode Difficult Fitness Mode aggressive 9 4 -3 Recharge Steep downhill or braking Generation -4 Recharge Downhill or Back wind; recharge on flat ground Fitness mode – less aggressive; rechar
To insure a smooth departure, the assistance will only start when the bicycle rides at 3 kph or more. ASSISTANCE/SAFETY When the throttle is activated, the system by-passes the assistance level selected on the command console and provides power-assist, independently of your pedalling effort. However we still recommend to continue pedalling when the throttle is activated, at least at a walking pace. THROTTLE Assistance levels are approximate.
GENERATION In position G1 through G4, the motor becomes a generator, allowing to restore energy in the battery. For better result, we recommend to recharge the battery in G1 or G2 modes while keeping a riding speed of at least 20 kph (12 mph). The motor also becomes a generator when using the rear brake. Please note that the generative mode does not replace the existing brakes, but increases considerably the braking quality and will help you slow down when needed.
Battery level of charge Level of energy being used or generated COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Multifunction Odometer BAT Low voltage, please charge 12 Assistance or generation level Throttle (optional)
COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Press on simultaneously to increase contrast. On-Off Switch Press on and simultaneously to decrease contrast. Note : the console automatically switches off after 10 minutes of inactivity. Backlit LCD - Press on both and for 2 seconds to turn the backlit on / off.
to increase assistance or press on to go from 0 to 1. - Press again on Motor 350 watts 35 % 75 % 150 % 300 % - To activate assistance, press on Motor 250 watts 1 = 25% 2 = 50% 3 = 100% 4 = 200% - To activate generation, press on to go from 0 to 1. - Press again on to increase generation or on to decrease it. to decrease it. When riding at assistance 0, the system is not activated. You are riding a conventional bicycle.
If you already are on assistance mode and wish to pass directly to the generative mode, simply maintain pushed during a few seconds. COMMAND CONSOLE FEATURES Shortcut to pass directly from one mode to the other - Press on to switch displays. - Maintain pushed during 2 seconds to refresh the chrono and distance to zero. - Both chrono and distance have to be refreshed individually. - They cumulate when the wheel turns.
and simultaneously pushed. The blinking lock will be (9 to 1) and press , the motor-wheel is unlocked. (1 to 9) and - Press on any button, 4 zeros will appear, the first one is blinking. From that moment on, if the bicycle is being moved for more than 1/4 wheel rotation, the battery will emit a sound and the BionX will switch to the maximum generative mode (level 4) Maintain both displayed.
PROGRAMMING MENU Please follow below procedure to access any programming menu. 1) Hold both and down for a few seconds until four zeros appear at the bottom left corner of the screen. The first zero is blinking. to 2) Press on to go from 1 to 9 and on to go from 9 to 1. When the correct digit is displayed, press on to pass to the next digit. 3) When the fourth digit is chosen, press on access the selected programming menu.
Spokes tension Connections MAINTENANCE OF YOUR SYSTEM We recommend that you visit your bike dealer to inspect the spokes tension after 2 to 3 weeks of use (and/or 300 km 200 miles). When your BionX battery is not on your bike, please make sure the battery connection located on the bicycle frame is well protected from dust and water. If you notice any sign of corrosion, simply clean with a smooth brush.
LONG-TERM STORAGE OF BATTERY 19 more) - Never leave a battery uncharged for a long period of time (two months or - Prevent a battery pack from having dew condensation (to prevent rust). - Keep away from extreme temperature changes. - Store in a dry area with low humidity. - Do not store a battery pack where atmosphere temperature reaches 45o C or higher. - Avoid direct exposure to sun rays and heat when storing a battery pack (battery cells) in a warehouse.
HOW TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY We strongly recommend to always charge your battery after a ride (if level of charge is less than a half). Recharge at ambient temperature. Avoid warm locations. You can either remove the battery or connect the battery directly on your bicycle. ! A fully discharged battery can be recharged in approximately 3 to 4 hours. Always turn off your system before plugging the charger or before removing the battery to recharge. Never turn on/off the system while the battery is charging.
DISTANCE VS BATTERY Table 2 will guide you and give you an idea of potential distances that you can travel on one battery charge according to a use in ideal conditions. Distances will vary depending on road conditions, riding surface, cyclist’s weight and assistance need. The following averages are based on a 68 kg cyclist riding on a flat surface, in a windless environment.
BEFORE ANY RIDE - Make sure the connections are all adequately plugged in; - Look for a full battery charge level on your LCD command console. If this is not the case, please refer to the “how to charge the battery” section (page 20); - Always make sure your battery is well fastened to the frame and locked. FLAT TIRE Simply disconnect both connectors that are covered with a neoprene (rubber girdle) near the rear wheel. You can remove the BionX wheel like any conventional wheel.
TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION The motor is always on generative mode. If the ‘’G’’ keeps being displayed on your controller and you are unable to select any other assistance level, the magnetic switch underneath the brake lever is probably too far away from the magnet. Bring it closer and the ‘’G’’ will disappear. If you are unable to bring it closer, please unplug the sensor’s connection and contact your dealer. If the throttle does not provide power-assist Press on both ‘’Mode’’ and ‘’G’’ simultaneously.
The charging light is turning green after only 10 minutes of charging. Please make sure that you are following all charging instructions (page 20). Let the battery cool down for several hours and try to recharge it again. If the problem persists, please contact your dealer.
WARRANTY Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or comments. HOW TO CONTACT US E-mail : salesinfo@bionx.ca Website : www.bionx.ca 73, St-Georges Rd North Asbestos (Quebec) Canada J1T 3M7 The system components are guaranteed two (2) years against all manufacturing defaults, except for the battery, consumable good, that is guaranteed one (1) year.
