Table of Contents Introduction ........................3 Tools Required ......................3 Console Kit Contents ....................4 Optional Power Upgrade Kit Contents ................ 4 External Wiring Kit Contents ..................4 Console Installation on AC Sport and AC Performance ..........5 Optional Power Upgrade Kit Installation on AC Sport and AC Performance ..11 Console Installation on AC Performance Plus ............
This installation guide details how to install and setup the following: Schwinn MPower™ Echelon2 Console, P/N 740-8727 Schwinn MPower™ Echelon2 Optional Power Upgrade, P/N 740-8730 Schwinn MPower™ Echelon2 External Wiring Kit, P/N 740-8875 The following instructions apply to the following models: ...
CONSOLE KIT CONTENTS Item Description Console Console mount bracket RPM (Cadence) sensor RPM sensor adapter for AC Sport and AC Performance models Console-to-RPM sensor cable (Only used when the optional power upgrade kit is not installed) Connector protective cap Cosmetic cap for AC Performance Plus models C Cell Batteries Console bracket mount screws, M4 x 10mm PHP, for AC Performance Plus models...
CONSOLE INSTALLATION ON AC SPORT AND AC PERFORMANCE BIKES 1. Insert batteries into console. ( Figure 1 Figure 1 2. Mount the console bracket using the two (2) M5 x 14mm button head screws. Tighten the screws using the 3mm hex key. (Figure 2 and Figure 3) Figure 2 Figure 3 3.
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Figure 4 4. Prior to installing the upper conduit, clean head tube with isopropyl alcohol. Allow to air dry. 5. Peel off backing adhesive and align duct part number 740-8875-001 to forward edge and lower edge of the frame tube (as shown below). Apply normal pressure for 5 seconds. (Figure 5) Note: It is recommended that the adhesive set for 24 hours before use.
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Figure 7 Figure 8 10. Re-mount the sweat guard. (Figure 9 and Figure 10) Figure 9 Figure 10 11. Plug the console cable RJ45 connector into the console. (Figure 11) 12. Slide the grommet of the cable into the slot on the connector protective cap as shown. (Figure 11) 13.
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Figure 11 Figure 12 14. Attach the RPM sensor adapter to the RPM sensor using the M3 x 6mm Philips Pan Head Screw. (Figure 13) 15. Unscrew the M3 x 6mm Philips Pan Head screw holding the RPM sensor cover on and remove it.
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16. Plug the RPM sensor cable 2-pin connector into the RPM sensor connector and slide the cable grommet into the slot in the RPM sensor housing. (Figure 16 and Figure 17) 17. Reinstall the RPM sensor cover into the housing, and reinstall the M3 x 6mm Philips Pan Head screw.
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Figure 20 Figure 21 20. Prior to applying the lower conduit, clean the surface of the inner right fork with isopropyl alcohol and allow to air dry. Peel the non-stick strip off the plastic conduit base. Place it firmly on the inside of the right hand fork. There should be about one inch gap between chain guard/rpm sensor bracket and the wire conduit.
Optional Power Upgrade Kit Installation on AC Sport and AC Performance NOTE: When installing the power upgrade kit, do not use the console-to-RPM sensor cable (Item 5) from the console kit. This cable is not used when installing the power upgrade kit.
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2. Position rubber boot with magnet (magnet assembly) so that the hex pattern of the boot lines up with the hex nut on the resistance mechanism. (Figure 27) 3. Slide boot onto hex nut and ensure that boot sits in contact with the black plate of the resistance mechanism.
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Figure 30 6. Reinstall sweat guard. (See Figure 10) 13 | P a g e M P o w e r E c h e l o n 2 I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e...
Console Installation on AC Performance Plus 1. Insert batteries into console. (Figure 31) Figure 31 2. Remove handlebars from bike and place on a sturdy working surface. 3. Grab the console-to-RPM cable and note which end has the 2-pin connector. 4.
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Figure 34 7. Mount the console bracket using the three (3) M4 x 10mm Philips Pan Head screws, and tighten the screws. (Figure 35 and Figure 36) Figure 35 Figure 36 8. Slide the console onto the bracket. Insert the M3 x 6mm pan head screw and tighten with the screw driver.
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9. Plug the console cable RJ45 connector into the console. (Figure 38) 10. Slide the grommet of the cable into the slot on the connector protective cap as shown. (Figure 38) 11. Attach the protective cap to the bracket using the two (2) M3 x 12mm socket head cap screws, and tighten with the 2.5mm hex key.
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Figure 42 Figure 43 14. Unscrew the M3 x 6mm Philips Pan Head screw holding the RPM sensor cover on and remove it. (Figure 44 and Figure 45) Figure 44 Figure 45 15. Plug the RPM sensor cable 2-pin connector into the RPM sensor connector and slide the cable grommet into the slot in the RPM sensor housing.
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Figure 47 Figure 46 Figure 48 Figure 49 17. Remove the top and bottom screw from the front of the chain guard. (Figure 50) 18. Position the RPM sensor as shown and reinstall the two chain guard screws. The RPM sensor should be about 2 - 3mm away from the flywheel, or about the width of a credit card.
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Figure 50 Figure 51 20. Install the two cable saddle mounts to the two holes inside the left fork using the two plastic rivets. (Figure 52 and Figure 53) Figure 52 Figure 53 21. Secure the cable inside the two saddle clamps as shown. (Figure 54) Figure 54 19 | P a g e...
Optional Power Upgrade Kit Installation on AC Performance Plus NOTE: When installing the power upgrade kit, do not use the console-to-RPM sensor cable (Item 5) from the console kit. This cable is not used when installing the power upgrade kit. Use the console-to-power cable (Item 2) in the power kit to connect the console to the power sensor.
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Figure 56 Figure 57 2. Position rubber boot with magnet (magnet assembly) so that the hex pattern of the boot lines up with the hex nut on the resistance mechanism. (Figure 58) 3. Slide boot onto hex nut and ensure that boot sits in contact with the black plate of the resistance mechanism.
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4. Plug console cable into the RJ45 connector, and the RPM cable into the 2-pin connector on the power sensor. Slide each cable’s grommet into their respective slots in the power sensor case. (Figure 60) Figure 60 5. Attach sensor case to the resistance mechanism using the M4 x 6mm button head screws. Be sure that sensor case sits tight against the black plate of the resistance mechanism.
SERVICE MODE OPERATION Service mode may be entered immediately after powering on the console, or when the console is in Pause mode (Pause mode is indicated by flashing digits on the screen). Service mode cannot be entered during Ride mode. Follow the instructions in the attached picture to enter Service mode and navigate through the menus.
ASSIGNING SYSTEM SETTINGS The picture below shows the optional system settings and how to assign settings. Below is a description of each setting. NOTE: The Gear setting and Calibration settings are not used unless the optional power upgrade kit is installed. Carbon Blue This setting is used to distinguish between Carbon Blue bike with a belt and bikes with a chain.
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When set to ON, the rider can press and hold the LIGHT button for 5 seconds, allowing the backlight to remain on until the rider presses the LIGHT button again to turn off the light When set to OFF, the backlight hold display cannot be used BATTERIES The battery strength is displayed on the BATTERIES screen.
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CALIBRATING POWER SENSOR When the optional power upgrade kit is installed with the console for the first time, the sensor zero point must be set. This is done using the calibration tool included with the power upgrade kit. Follow the prompts as shown below to set the zero point. Place the calibration as shown in .
CHECKING SYSTEM SETTINGS, RESETTING SYSTEM, AND UPDATING FIRMWARE Checking System Settings In the SYSTEM menu, the first screen displays the system summary which includes: Number of hours of usage on the third line Current version of firmware on the 4 line, in the lower section of the screen 28 | P a g e...
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RESET submenu. All user-defined settings will be maintained when updating firmware. After loading the firmware, scroll back to the SYSTEM SUMMARY screen and verify that the new version of firmware appears. Check the Schwinn Equipment website at www.schwinnequipment.com for firmware updates.
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