Summary The VLCD-5 display is an intelligent management system for electric bikes. It’s mainly used to control the power assistance, show the battery level, measure the speed of electric bicycle and record the trip distance. Specification Type VLCD-5 DC 11V-60V...
Installation Mount the set on the handlebar, connect the output line (4-core push-male) to the 4-pin plug-female. VLCD-5 Button control 6-pinplug-female connector – links (5-core push-male) unit to motor Connect to controller Mounting base VLCD-5 Connect to the motor VLCD pinout...
Function Description Speed display Show current speed, unit: Km/h and MPH (switchable). Power level indicator Four horizontal blocks show energy of battery (each block represents 25% of charge). Strobe warns you to charge the battery. Trip distance (resets when power turned off) Show trip distance.
Operating Procedure Button Definition Operation and setting 1) Press this button to power on the LCD display. Press for 2 seconds to turn off, pressing the button for 2 seconds to power off. Automatically shut off after 5 minutes with no use. These step through the assistance levels - “OFF”,“ECO”,“TOUR”,“SPEED”,...
Shows the average speed (average speed=trip distance / elapsed time). This is measured with a resolution of 0.1km/h (mil/h). Maximum is 99 km/h or 99.9mil/h. If you average this speed then we suggest you enter the next Olympics and represent the UK. Custom Built eBikes will sponsor you. Average speed Elapsed Time(TIME)...
Useful when the s**t hits the fan. It shows the diagnostic code which will show what’s gone wrong. Contact Custom Built eBikes to fix the issue. Once the controller encounters an error, the relevant code will appear where the speed is normally displayed.
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Magnetic steel number selection Imperial / metric selection(km/h / MPH) Use the button to enter the speed units interface, press button to switch between km/h and mil/h. Default is Km/h. Speed units interface 6 6km/h – walking mode Use the button to enter the 6/Km/h walking mode, press buttons to switch ON/OFF.
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Speed limit selection Use the button to enter the power adjustment submenu, press buttons to switch between 6 and 35 – with 25 being the default setting. Power adjustment selection Use the button to enter the mode submenu, press button to switch between Japanese and European mode.
5.5 Error code If the system detects a problem, the error code(s) will be displayed where the speed is normally shown. The error detection systems works when ever the motor is in use. ERR-02 HALL (Motor hall fault or motor short circuit) Controller failure ERR-03 ERR-04...
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