NODE 1.1 & NODE 2.1 Complete Instructions. About This Manual This is the complete manual for your NODE computer. It explains how to install your NODE computer and complete the setup (programming). It includes riding safety. It also shows how to access the features of your NODE computer and to view and record your ride data. If you need additional information, visit your Bontrager dealer or visit us online at www.bontrager.com.
Contents SAFETY....................................................................... 1 BASIC INFORMATION Display (screen) ........................................................................ 2 Function list................................................................................ 3 Buttons ....................................................................................... 4 Memory ...................................................................................... 4 Modes..................
SAFETY When riding your bicycle, do not stare at the computer for a long time (Figure 1). If you do not watch the road, you could hit an obstacle, which might cause you to lose control and fall. Figure 1. Do Not Stare at Computer for Long Periods of Time.
BASIC INFORMATION This section describes the NODE display, the terms used in this manual, and the working modes. This is background information to help you understand the other sections of the manual. However, you will not see any of the screen elements until you have installed the computer.
Secondary display The lower part of the display shows the secondary functions. When set to Dual View, your computer shows two secondary functions at the same time. See the section ‘Setting the Dual View’ in the Manage section. Active Sensor Indicators –Speed –Cadence –Power –Heart Rate Recap Mode Bike Selection –Bike 1 –Bike 2 Battery Function list Ride Clock The NODE 1.1 and NODE 2.1 have different function menus. NODE 1.1 NODE 2.
T Buttons The NODE has four buttons (Figure 7). The actions for buttons are described in the table below. For simplicity, these are the abbreviations of button names: T is Top B is Bottom s 1 is Side 1 s 2 is Side 2 Browse Press and repeat to switch through a list of values or screen elements. Hold Press a button continuously for about three seconds. Press Push a button once, briefly. Memory The NODE has a Trip memory and a Total (accumulated) memory. s1 s2 B Figure 7. Names of Buttons.
Modes The NODE computer has five modes: Setup This mode allows you to ‘program’ the computer, setting your preferences for language, distance units, time, and odometer. Ride Use the Ride mode (Figure 9) when riding. It shows displays of the information gathered by the computer. This information can be the current data: your current speed, the current temperature, or data from other functions. For some functions the NODE can display your average, total, or minimum/maximum data.
INSTALLATION Getting your Node up and running is easy and takes only about 10 minutes. Parts List Process Overview It will help you through the process if you take the time to completely read the installation section before you start. For example, you cannot complete the setup process (#3 below) if the sensor cannot read the magnet in the wheel (#1). Here are the steps in the process (explained more fully in the following pages): C A 1.
Attaching the Computer You can choose to attach the computer to the handlebar or the stem. On the handlebar, consider your preference for left and right, and your access to the buttons on the computer. On the stem, the computer is in the center. Handlebars are generally round with only one or two sizes, while stems come in many shapes and sizes. Because stems have so much variation, one or two clamp designs cannot accommodate them all. Therefore, mounting to the stem requires zipties.
Setup (Initial Programming) The NODE is shipped with the battery outside the computer so that the battery is fresh. When you install the battery, your NODE will automatically proceed through this Setup, including the Pairing process and Connecting procedures. The automatic Setup also happens when you replace the battery or perform the Reset procedure. Read this entire page before proceeding.
T Basic Setup s1 s1 In this procedure, you will set your preference for a function, then save those preferences. When you save one function, the setup program proceeds to the next function. or s2 1. Wake the computer: install the battery, push any button, or make the speed sensor send a signal. 2. To change the language (choose Deutsch, English, Espanol, or Francais), press T or B . T B B 1. 2. To save the Language and proceed to the Clock (clock type) function, press s 1 . s1 3.
T s1 5. To the change the minutes, press T or B . If desired, you can go back to the hours in the previous step by pressing s 2 . or To save the Set Clock (time) and proceed to the Wheel (wheel size) function, press s 1 . B 5. T 6. To change the wheel size (choose from the Wheel size menu on the right), press T or B . To set a custom wheel size, see page 27. To save the Wheel and proceed to the Distance (units) function, press s 1 . 7. To change units (choose KM or MILES), press s 2 .
T 8. The odometer shows your accumulated distance. You can skip this step and leave the value at 00000 by pressing s 1 , and then go to step 10. To change the highlighted number, press T or B . To select a value and proceed to the next digit, press s 2 . or s2 B 8. 9. Repeat for each of the other four digits: To change the highlighted number, press T or B . To select a value and proceed to the next digit, press s 2 .
The display during Pairing During the Pairing process, the display shows PAIRING SENSORS and the receiving icon flashes in the lower right corner (Figure 20). When the computer finds the signal and pairs to it, the icon for the sensor flashes three times and it is then added to the display. Figure 21 shows the speed sensor is paired. The Pairing process continues for one minute, or until you press any button to end it.
STARTING A RIDE Sensor icons This section explains how to start a new ride. To start a ride, you must connect the sensor and then either continue your previous ride or start a new ride. Connecting the Sensor Each time you wake the NODE or switch it to On, it automatically tries to communicate with the sensor. This is called “connecting.” For the NODE to connect to the speed sensor, the wheel must turn.
Main Ride Functions This section explains how to access and see the displays of the NODE computer. The information is arranged in the order in which the displays appear as you browse through the functions. To see these functions, you must first connect the sensors as discussed in Starting a Ride on page 13. If a sensor is not connected, that function will be skipped. In other words, if the heart rate sensor is not connected, the screen for heart rate will not appear after cadence.
Secondary display The lower part of the display (Figure 28) shows the secondary functions. If a sensor is switched to Off, the computer will not show the display for the matching function. Some secondary functions are only available on the NODE 2.1. Function NODE 1.1 NODE 2.1 Distance X X Dual View Heart rate X X X X X X Power X Altitude X X X Temperature X Cadence Grade Figure 28. Secondary Display s2 s2 s2 s2 s2 s2 s2 s2 1. To see each secondary function, browse s 2 .
Dual View Your computer can show two secondary functions at the same time (Figure 29). This is called Dual View. To make your computer do this, see the section Setup Dual View on pages 42-43. 1. To switch the secondary display from Distance to Dual View, press s 2 . s2 Figure 29. Dual View. 1. CAD Cadence s2 Cadence is how fast you are pedaling, counted as the number of complete revolutions of the crankset in a minute. 1. To switch the secondary display from Dual View to Cadence, press s 2 . 1.
Table 1. Heart Rate Zones. HR Heart Rate Heart rate is a measurement of the number of times your heart beats in a minute (BPM). Figure 30. Location for Chest Strap. Zone % of maximum heart rate setting 1 50-60 2 60-70 3 70-80 4 80-90 5 90-100 Sensor The sensor for heart rate is the chest strap. The chest strap must be ANT+ compatible and correctly located on your chest (Figure 30) and against your skin. To keep the chest strap in position, it should fit snugly.
PWR s2 Power Power is a measurement of the amount of work you are doing, or the horsepower. The metric equivalent of horsepower is joules. 1. 1. To switch the secondary display from Heart Rate to Power, press s 2 . If the power sensor is not connected and switched to On, the display will switch to the next available function. 2. To switch from current power (PWR) to average power (PWR AVG) to maximum power (PWR MAX), browse B . To calibrate the power, see the Manage mode, page 31. B B B 2. NODE 1.
GRADE Grade Grade is a measurement of the steepness of a climb expressed in percent. This represents the number of feet (or meters) you climb for each 100 feet you travel in a horizontal direction. 1. To switch the secondary display from Power to Grade, press s 2 . s2 1. 2. To switch from current grade (GRADE) to average grade (GRADE AVG) to maximum grade (GRADE MAX), browse B . B B B 2.
ALT Altitude Altitude is the height in feet (or meters) above sea level. The NODE calculates altitude based on air pressure. Because air pressure at a given location varies with the weather, you may want to reset the altitude for the most accuracy. To reset a known altitude, see page 30. The NODE adds total (accumulated) altitude values from bike1 to those of bike2. s2 1. 1. To switch the secondary display from Grade to Altitude, press s 2 . 2.
TEMP Temperature 1. To switch the secondary display from Altitude to Temperature, press s 2 . s2 1. Continue browsing 1. You can now return to Distance in the secondary display. Press s 2 . s2 1.
Backlight The NODE 2.1 has a screen backlight. The backlight provides a light source behind the screen so that the numbers are more visible. T (3 seconds) To Switch the Backlight to ON 1. In Ride mode, press T . To save battery life, the backlight automatically switches to Off after five seconds. 1.
RECAP (Review Trip Data) T (3 seconds) You can review all current data in the memory of the computer, including average and maximum values. Switch to RECAP mode 1. Hold T for three seconds. The computer shows the END RIDE? display. 1. 2. To switch the value (choose YES or NO), press s 2 . YES NO Stops recording trip data Switches to RECAP mode Switches to RIDE mode To save your choice and proceed to the mode you chose, press s 1 . s1 Switch to RIDE mode (from any Recap function) 1.
See Recap (Trip data) 1. To see the functions in the secondary display, browse s 2 . 2. To see the data for a function, browse B . Functions Data Press s 2 Press B Cadence AVG MAX Heart Rate MAX CAL Power AVG MAX Grade AVG MAX Altitude ALT+ ALT- Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 s2 MAX Distance B 1. 2.
MANAGE (Optional Programming) In this mode, you can change the setup (programming) of your computer: either to change existing settings, or to add advanced features. B Switch to Manage mode (3 seconds) 1. 1. Hold B for three seconds. The computer shows the BIKE display 2. To go to a function (see ordered list below), browse s 1 . To perform a task, see the following pages.
Bike Selection s1 Setup second bike 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. s2 2. To change the selection (choose bike1 or bike2), press s 2 . To save the Bike and proceed to the Wheel Size function, press s 1 . 3. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions on the next page to setup the wheel size. • To see other functions, browse s 1 . • To return to RIDE mode, hold B for three seconds. B (3 seconds) 1. 2.
Wheel Size s1 Setup If the NODE is currently showing WHEEL, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. B 2. Browse s 1 to wheel size. Make sure you are setting the wheel size for the correct Bike Selection: bike1 or bike2. Wheel size menu 3. To change the wheel size (choose from the Wheel size menu on the right), press T or B .
s1 To setup the computer with a custom wheel size If the NODE is currently showing WHEEL, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to wheel size. B (3 seconds) 1. 3. Browse T or B to Custom. 2. T To save Custom choice and proceed to setting the custom value, press s 1 . The display switches to Custom with the first digit highlighted. s1 or B 3. 4. To change the number, browse T or B .
6. To save your custom wheel size settings, press s 1 . s1 The display switches to Altitude in Manage mode. 6. 7. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to manage Altitude on the next page. • To see other functions, browse s 1 . • To return to RIDE mode, hold B for three seconds.
Altitude s1 Setup If the NODE is currently showing ALTITUDE, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to altitude. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. T 3. To change the first digit, browse T or B . To select a number, press s 2 . After you select a number, the next digit is highlighted. or s2 4. Repeat step 3 for the other four digits. B 3 and 4. 5. To save your altitude settings, press s 1 .
Cadence s1 Switch sensor to Off or On If the NODE is currently showing CADENCE, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to cadence. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. To change to Off or On, press s 2 . To save your choice and proceed to the Power function, press s 1 . s1 The NODE switches to Power in Manage mode. s2 4.
Power Switch sensor to Off or On s1 If the NODE is currently showing POWER, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to power. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. To change to Off or On, press s 2 . s1 To save your choice and proceed to the manage function for your choice, press s 1 . 4. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to manage Power Calibration on page 33.
Calibrate s1 To calibrate, the Power sensor must be turned on, then connected and paired. If the NODE is currently showing CALIBRATE?, start with Step 4. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to power. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change Power to On. Press s 2 to change. Press s 1 to save. Hold B for three seconds to return to RIDE mode.
Heart Rate and Calories s1 Switch sensor to Off or On If the NODE is currently showing HEART RATE, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to heart rate. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. To change to Off or On, press s 2 . s1 To save your choice and proceed to the manage function for your choice, press s 1 .
Setup minimum and maximum s1 If the NODE is currently showing HR MIN, start with Step 4. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to heart rate. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change Heart Rate to On. Press s 2 to change. To save your choice and proceed to the set Heart Rate function, press s 1 .The first digit is highlighted. s1 s2 3. T 4. To change the highlighted HR MIN number, press T or B .
s1 6. To save the minimum heart rate setting, press s 1 .The display switches to HR MAX in Manage mode. 6. T 7. To change the highlighted HR MAX number, press T or B . To select a number, press s 2 . or After you select a number, the next digit is highlighted. s2 8. Repeat Step 7 for each of the other two digits. B 7 and 8. 9. To save the maximum heart rate setting, press s 1 The display switches to Gender in Manage mode. s1 10.
Setup gender s1 Gender is used in calculations of calorie output. If the NODE display is currently showing Gender, start with Step 5. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to heart rate. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change Heart Rate to On. Press s 2 to change. To save the your choice and proceed to the Set Gender function, press s 1 . s1 s1 4. Browse s 1 to gender. s2 5.
Setup body weight s1 If the NODE display is currently showing Weight, start with Step 5. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to heart rate. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change Heart Rate to On. Press s 2 to change. To save your choice and proceed to the Set Weight function, press s 1 . s1 s1 4. Browse s 1 to weight. s2 3. 5. To change the first digit, browse T or B . 4. T To select a number, press s 2 .
T 7. To change to your choice of units (choose LB or KG), browse T or B . or B 7. 8. To save your weight settings, press s 1 . The display switches to Temperature in Manage mode. s1 8. 9. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to manage Temperature on page 40. • To see other functions, browse s 1 . • To return to RIDE mode, hold B for three seconds.
Temperature s1 Switch to Off or On If the NODE display is currently showing Temperature, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to temperature. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. s1 3. To change to Off or On, press s 2 . To save your choice and proceed to that function, press s 1 . ON OFF Action Switches to temperature units Switches to Dual View Information Page 41 Page 42 s2 s1 4.
s1 Setup units If the NODE display is currently showing Temperature Units, start with Step 4. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to temperature. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change temperature to On. Press s 2 to change. To save your choice and proceed to the temperature units function, press s 1 . s1 s2 4. To change the temperature units (choose C° or F°), press s 2 .
Dual View Switch to Off or On s1 If the NODE display is currently showing Dual View, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Dual View. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. To change Dual View to Off or On, press s 2 . To save your choice and proceed to that function, press s 1 . ON OFF Action Switches to Set Dual View Switches to Clock Type Information Page 43 Page 46 s1 s2 4.
Setup s1 If the NODE display is currently showing Set Dual View, start with Step 4. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Dual View. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. 3. If needed, change Dual View to On. Press s 2 to change. To save your choice and proceed to the Set Dual View function, press s 1 . s1 4. To change the left view, browse T or B . Left Dual View Function CAD s2 Node 1.1 Node 2.
Right Dual View Function Node 1.1 Node 2.1 CAD X X DIST X X TEMP X X T GRADE PWR s2 or X X HR X s1 X B To return to set the left Dual View, press s 2 . To save your choice of Dual View functions and proceed to the Clock Type function, press s 1 . 5. 6. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to set Clock Type on page 45. • To see other functions, browse s 1 . • To return to RIDE mode, hold B for three seconds.
Clock s1 Setup Clock Type If the NODE display is currently showing Clock Type, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Clock Type. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. s1 3. To change Clock Type (choose 12hr or 24hr), browse s 2 . To save the Clock Type and proceed to the Set Clock function, press s 1 . s2 3. 4. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to Set Clock on page 46.
Setup Time s1 If the NODE display is currently showing Clock Type, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Set Clock. The hours are highlighted. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. T 3. To change the hours, browse T or B . To set the hours and proceed to the set minutes function, press s 2 . or s2 4. To change the minutes, browse T or B . To return to set the hours, press s 2 . B 3.
Distance s1 Setup Units If the NODE display is currently showing Distance Units, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Distance Units. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. s1 3. To change Distance Units (choose KM or MILES), press s 2 . To save your choice and proceed to the Set Odometer function, press s 1 . s2 3. 4. Choose one of the following: • Follow the instructions to setup Odometer on page 48.
Setup Odometer s1 If the NODE display is currently showing Odometer, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Odometer. The first digit is highlighted. B (3 seconds) 1. 3. To change the first digit, browse T or B . 2. T To set the first digit and proceed to the next digit, press s 2 . The next digit is highlighted. or s2 4. Repeat Step 3 to select the other four digits. B 3 and 4. 5.
Language s1 Setup If the NODE display is currently showing Language, start with Step 3. 1. Enter MANAGE mode. Hold B for three seconds. The Manage mode starts with the Bike Selection display. 2. Browse s 1 to Language. B (3 seconds) 1. 2. T s1 3. To change the Language (Choose English, Francais, Espanol, or Deutsch), browse T or B . or To save the language and proceed to Bike function, press s 1 . B 3. 4. Choose one of the following: • To see other functions, browse s 1 .
BATTERY INFORMATION There is a battery in the computer, and also one in each sensor. If you use the NODE for one hour every day, the batteries should last about ten months. To extend battery life during long periods of non-use, remove the computer from its computer base. This deactivates the Auto Start feature. Sensor Battery Replace the battery in the sensor(s) every ten months, or whenever the computer cannot perform the Pair or Connect procedure with the sensor.
RESET You can erase all settings and programming. Push the Reset button (Figure 32). The NODE goes to the process for Automatic Setup. Figure 32. Reset Button.
TROUBLESHOOTING If your NODE computer has problems, use this guide to fix it. If you cannot fix it, take your computer—with the bicycle—to your dealer.
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