Bosch BRC3600 Drive System LED Remote Owner’s Manual

 

Ownerʼs Manual – The Bosch Drive System
LED Remote
BRC3600

Original operating instructions

This manual contains important safety, performance and service information. Read and understand it along with the information provided to you by your bicycle manufacturer before using the product, and keep it for reference.

Introduction

About Warnings

This manual contains many DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION indicators concerning the consequences of failure to use, assemble, maintain, store, inspect and dispose of   Bosch-equipped eBike in a safe manner.
– The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
-The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word WARNING indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
-The combination of the safety alert symbol and the word CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Warnings
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in death or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term battery pack used in these operating instructions refers to all original Bosch eBike battery packs.

WARNING
This manual contains important safety, performance, and service information. Read it before you take the first ride on your new bicycle, and keep it for reference. The manual can also be found online at www.bosch-ebike.com.
This manual is intended to be read together with the separate user manual provided with your bicycle. Be sure to read all provided documents
including labels on the product before your first
ride.
Read ALL accompanying manuals before riding the bike for the first time. Your Bosch Drive System comes with additional manuals and documents provided by the manufacturer of the bicycle and other components. Failure to read and understand safety information can result in death or serious injury.
Take responsibility for your own SAFETY. If you have any questions or do not understand something, consult with your dealer or the bicycle or component manufacturer.
Some eBike accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep these accessories away from children.

CAUTION
The Bosch Drive System adds weight to your bicycle which you may not be used to lift. Avoid injury, use proper lifting techniques.

Using your Manual

In addition to the functions outlined here, changes to software relating to troubleshooting and functional modifications may be introduced at any time.
Graphics
The bicycle shown in this manual may differ slightly from your bicycle but will be similar enough to help you understand our instructions.
RIGHT-HAND and LEFT-HAND sides are determined by facing in the direction the bicycle will travel when going forward. When you see a broken line (——), the item referred to is hidden from view.

Operating the Control Unit

Safety instructions

Read all the safety information and instructions. Failure to observe the safety information and follow instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all safety warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term battery pack used in these operating instructions refers to all original Bosch eBike battery packs.
Do not attempt to fix the display or remote control while riding!
Do not activate the push assistance function while riding on the bike. Only use push Assitance functio n when pushing the bike.
The push assistance function must only be used when pushing the bike. There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the eBike are not in contact with the ground while using the push assistance.
When the push assistance is activated, the pedals may turn at the same time. When the push assistance function is activated, make sure that there is enough space between your legs and the turning pedals to avoid the risk of injury.
Do not stand your bicycle upside down on its handlebars and saddle if the control unit or its holder protrudes from the handlebars. This may irreparably damage the control unit or the holder.
Do not connect a charger to the eBike system if the eBike system displays a critical error. This may result in damage to your battery. The battery may catch fire, thereby resulting in serious burns and other injuries.
The control unit features a wireless interface. Local operating restrictions, e.g. in airplanes or hospitals, must be adhered to.

Caution! When using the control unit with Bluetooth®, this may cause interference that affects other devices and systems, airplanes and medical devices (e.g. pacemakers,  hearing aids). Similarly, the possibility that this may cause damage to humans and animals in the immediate vicinity cannot be completely excluded. Do not use the control unit with Bluetooth® in the vicinity of medical devices, gas stations, chemical plants, areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere or on blast sites. Do not use the control unit with
Bluetooth® in airplanes. Avoid using the device in close proximity to your body over an extended period of time.
  The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Bosch eBike Systems is under license.
Observe all national regulations which set out the approved use of eBikes.
Read and observe the safety warnings and instructions in all operating instructions of the eBike system and your eBike. Safety warnings for charging the battery inside the remote control
 Only charge the remote control with a USB power source (5 V, 600 mA max) and USB cable rated at least 600 mA. Using a USB power source or USB cable not appropriately rated for the application may result in fire, explosion, or personal injury.
Charge the remote control in temperatures above +32 degrees F (0 degrees C) and below +104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Store remote control in locations where temperatures will not exceed 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). This is important to prevent serious damage to the battery in the remote control.
Do not expose the remote control to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 212 °F (100 °C) may cause an explosion.
Do not recharge the remote control (via USB port) in damp or wet environments. Water entering the remote control may result in electric shock or fire.
 Never submerge remote control in fluid of any kind or allow fluid to enter them. Corrosive or conductive fluid (such as seawater or industrial chemical or bleach-containing products, etc.) can cause a short circuit which may result in fire, personal injury, and property damage.
Battery leakage may occur under extreme usage or temperature conditions. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. The battery liquid is caustic and could cause chemical burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the liquid contacts your eyes, immediately flush eyes with water for a minimum of
15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Before each use, check the remote control, cable, and plug. If damage is detected, do not use the remote control. Damaged remote control, charging cables and plugs increase the risk of a fire, explosion, and personal injury.
Do not disassemble the remote control. No user-serviceable part inside. Incorrect reassembly or damage may result in fire or explosion.
NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device must not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by the Robert Bosch GmbH may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiofrequency radiation exposure Information:
The radiated output power of the device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ISED Notice (Canada)
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with Canada’s radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Privacy notice
When you connect the eBike to the Bosch DiagnosticTool 3, data about the Bosch drive unit (e.g. energy consumption, temperature, etc.) is transferred to Bosch eBike Systems (Robert Bosch GmbH) for the purposes of product improvement. You can find more information about this on the Bosch eBike website at www.bosch-ebike.com.

Product description and specifications

LED Remote product features
All illustrations of bike parts except for the drive unit, the on-board computer including operating unit, speed
sensor and the corresponding holders are schematic and may differ on your eBike.

Intended use
The LED Remote control unit is designed to control a Bosch eBike system and control an onboard computer. The eBike Flow app can be accessed via Bluetooth®.
Technical data

A) Not included as part of standard delivery
B) USB Type-C® and USB-C® are trademarks of USB Implementers Forum.

Operation

Prerequisites
The eBike system can only be activated when the following requirements are met:
– A sufficiently charged battery is inserted (see battery operating instructions).
– The speed sensor is connected properly (see drive unit operating instructions). Control unit power supply
If a sufficiently charged eBike battery is inserted into the bike and the eBike system is switched on, then the control unit battery is powered and charged by the eBike battery.
If the internal battery is ever totally discharged, you can charge the internal battery via the diagnostics connection (7) with a USB Type C® cable using a power bank or another suitable power source (charging voltage 5 V; charging current max. 600 mA). Always close the flap of the diagnostic connection (7) so that no dust or moisture can enter.
Switching the eBike system on/off
To switch on the eBike system, briefly press the on/ off button (1). After all, LEDs briefly light up, the state of charge of the battery is displayed in color with the
battery charge indicator (3) and the set assistance level with the (5) display. The eBike is ready to ride. The display brightness is controlled by the ambient light sensor (12). Therefore, do not cover the ambient light sensor (12). The drive is activated as soon as you start pedaling (except at assistance level OFF). The motor output depends on the settings of the assistance level. As soon as you stop pedaling when in normal operation, or as soon as you have reached a speed of 20 mph, the eBike drive unit switches off the assistance. The drive is automatically re-activated as soon you start pedaling again and the speed is below 20 mph. To switch off the eBike system, press the on/off button (1)  briefly (< 3 s). The battery charge indicator (3) and the assistance level LED (5) go out. If no power is drawn from the eBike drive for about 5 minutes (e.g. because the eBike is not moving) and no button is pressed on the on-board computer or the control unit of the eBike, the eBike system will switch off automatically.

Battery charge indicator
The battery charge indicator (3) displays the eBike battery’s state of charge. The state of charge of the eBike battery can also be checked on the LEDs of the battery itself.
In the (3) display, each ice-blue bar represents 20 % capacity and each white bar represents 10 % capacity. The topmost bar shows the maximum capacity.
Example: Four ice-blue bars and one white bar are displayed. The state of charge is between 81 % and 90 %. If capacity is low, both of the lower displays change color:

If the eBike battery is being charged, the topmost bar on the battery charge indicator (3) flashes.
Setting the assistance level
On the control unit using the (8) and(9) buttons, you can set how much the eBike drive assists you while pedaling. The assistance level can be changed at any time, even while cycling, and is displayed in color.

The designations and configuration of the assistance levels can be preconfigured by the manufacturer and selected by the bicycle retailer.
Interaction between the eBike system and gear-shifting
The gear shifting should be used with an eBike drive in the same way as with a normal bicycle (observe the operating instructions of your eBike on this point). Irrespective of the type of gear shifting, it is advisable that you briefly reduce the pressure on the pedals when changing gear. This will aid gear shifting and reduce wear on the powertrain.
By selecting the correct gear, you can increase your speed and range while applying the same amount of force.

Switching bike lights on/off
Before starting each journey, check that your bike lights are working correctly.
To switch on the bike lights, press the (9) button for more than 1 s.
You can use the (11) and (10) buttons to control the brightness of the LEDs on the control unit.
Switching the push assistance on/off
The push assistance aids you when pushing your
eBike. The speed of this function depends on the selected gear and can reach a maximum of 3.7 mph.
The lower the selected gear, the lower the speed of the push assistance function (at full power).
u The push assistance function must only be used when pushing the bike. There is a risk of injury if the wheels of the eBike are not in contact with the ground while using the push assistance.
To start walk assistance, press the (8) button for more than 1 s and keep it pressed. The battery charge indicator (3) goes out and a white moving light in the direction of travel shows that it is ready.
To activate walk assistance, one of the following actions must occur within the next 10 s:
– Push the eBike forwards.
– Push the eBike backward.
– Perform a sideways tilting movement with the eBike.
After activation, the motor begins to push and the continuously filling white bars change color to ice-blue.
If you release the (8) button, walk assistance is paused. You can reactivate walk assistance within 10 s by pressing the (8) button.
If you do not reactivate walk assistance within 10 s, walk assistance automatically switches off. Walk assistance is always ended  if:
– the rear wheel jams;
– the bicycle cannot move over ridges;
– a body part is blocking the bike crank;
– an obstacle continues to turn the crank;
– you start pedaling;
– the (9) button or on/off button (1) is pressed.
The push assistance function is subject to local regulations; the way it works may therefore differ from the description above. It can also be deactivated.
ABS – Anti-lock braking system (optional)
If the bicycle is equipped with a Bosch eBike ABS, the ABS LED (4) lights up when the eBike system starts. If the bike reaches a speed of 3.7 mph, the ABS LED (4) goes out.
In the event of a fault, the ABS LED (4) lights up together with the orange flashing assistance level
LED (5). You can acknowledge the error with the select button (2); the flashing assistance level LED (5) goes out. The ABS LED (4) continues to light up to show that the ABS system is not in operation. For details on the ABS and how it works, please refer to the ABS operating instructions.
Establishing a smartphone connection
In order to be able to use the following eBike functions, a smartphone with the eBike Flow application is required. Connection to the app occurs via a Bluetooth® connection.
Switch on the eBike system and do not start riding the bike. Begin Bluetooth® pairing by long pressing (> 3 s) the on/off button (1). Release the on/off button (1) as soon as the topmost bar on the battery charge indicator shows the pairing process by flashing blue. Confirm the connection request in the app.

Activity tracking
In order to record activities, it is necessary to register and log into the eBike Flow app.
To record activities, you must consent to the storage of your location data in the app. Without this, your activities cannot be recorded in the app. For location data to be recorded, you must be logged in as the user.

Lock function
The lock function can be set up and configured via the eBike Flow app. This stores a digital key on the smartphone, which is required to start the eBike system. Once the lock function is switched on, the eBike can only be put into operation if:
– the configured smartphone is switched on;
– the smartphone has sufficient battery charge;
– and the smartphone is in the immediate vicinity of the control unit.
Otherwise, motor support remains switched off.
If the key is not verified immediately, the search for the key is shown by the battery charge indicator (3) and the assistance level LED (5) flashing white. If the key is found, after flashing white the state of charge of the battery and the last set assistance level is displayed.If the key cannot be found on the smartphone, the eBike system automatically switches off. The displays on the control unit go out. Since the smartphone functions only as a contactless key when switching on, the eBike battery and onboard computer can still be used on a different, unlocked eBike.

Software updates
Software updates are transferred from the app to the control unit in the background as soon as it is connected to the app. During the update process, a green flashing on the battery charge indicator (3)  shows the progress. The system is then restarted. You can control the software updates via the eBike Flow app.

Maintenance/cleaning

WARNING
  Do not open any of the components. Service should only be carried out at an authorized Bosch eBike dealer. Failure to follow the above warning can cause death or serious injury. Refer to your bicycle manual or component manual for all nonBosch drive system components.
  Do not submerge your eBike components in water or wash with a pressurized hose. Your Bosch drive unit is designed to be water-tight to rainwater or non-pressure hose washing.
Do not paint any components of the Bosch drive system as they may cause premature failure of the component. After-sales service and advice on using products
If you have any questions about the eBike system and its components, contact an authorized bicycle dealer.
For contact details of authorized bike dealerships, please visit www.bosch-ebike.com. Please contact an authorized bicycle dealer if the battery is no longer working.

Troubleshooting

The control unit shows whether critical errors or less critical errors occur in the eBike system.
The error messages generated by the eBike system can be read via the eBike Flow app or by your bicycle retailer.
Via a link in the eBike Flow app, information about the error and support for rectifying the error can be displayed.

Less critical errors
Less critical errors are shown by the assistance level
LED (5) flashing orange. Pressing the select button (2) confirms the error and the assistance level
LED (5) once again continuously shows the color of the set assistance level.
You can use the following table to rectify the errors yourself if necessary. Otherwise, please contact your bicycle retailer.

Critical errors

Critical errors are shown by the assistance level LED (5) and the battery charge indicator (3) flashing red. In the event of a critical error, visit a bicycle retailer as soon as possible.
Do not connect a charger to the system.

Battery Recycling Program

Robert Bosch GmbH
72757 Reutlingen
Germany
www.bosch-ebike.com
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