TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction ................3 What’s in the box? ..............4 Getting started .................5 Startup ..................6 Icon definitions and keys ............7 Ride screens ................8 Main Menu ................9 Bike Profile ................9 Pairing................10 Zero Offset .................12 History ................14 Settings ................15 Viewing data while riding ............18 Connecting to USB ..............19 Updating Firmware ..............19 Troubleshooting ...............21...
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the next generation of SRM Power! In your hand is the best training partner you will ever know. The PowerControl 8, developed by cyclists for cyclists, will push you harder, take you further, and enhance your training experience from this moment forward. The PC8 continues SRM’s legacy as cycling’s...
GETTING STARTED Before using the PowerControl 8 (PC8) for the first time, some basic steps need to be completed. For more details on all available options, please refer to the respective chapters in this guide. • Charging the PC8 to 100%: Connect the magnetic charging/ download cable to the PC8, and a USB power source.
Please charge the PC8 full before use. The lock icon shows that the PC8 is securely locked and can only wake up by pushing and holding down the MODE key. If the PC8 Auto ON function is enabled and the PC8 goes in standby NO lock icon will be displayed.
Enabled Bluetooth Enabled GPS signal quality and satellite fix Screen lock PC8 is locked and will not automatically wake up with PC8 Auto ON function. Short key press: Interval / Zones / Actual Ride Overview PRO: Long key press: Main Menu Short key press: Mostly used “Next”, see description above key...
RIDE SCREENS The PC8 has up to four fully customizable screens that can be viewed while riding. To cycle through the available screens, press the MODE key. The PC8 will automatically return to the 1st Ride Screen (Main) after a time period.
MAIN MENU To access the PC8 Main Menu press and hold the PRO (Int/Zones) key for 2 seconds. The display will change to the Main Menu screen. Navigate to the desired screen/option by using the MODE (Next) and SET (Select) keys. To return to the previous menu or return to the Ride Screen use the PRO (Exit/Back) key.
Pairing ANT+™ PowerMeter Sensor Select PowerMeter with SET (Select) key. Press SET (Search) again to search for an available sensor. The Search field will display a status bar while the PC8 searches for the PowerMeter. NOTICE The PowerMeter must be turned on to be recognized by the PC8.
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To pair an ANT+™ Speed Sensor select Speed Sensor with SET (Select) key in the Pairing menu. Press SET (Search) again to search for an available sensor. The Search field will display a status bar while the PC8 searches for the sensor. NOTICE The SRM PC8 supports ANT+™...
ZERO OFFSET SRM PowerMeter To set the zero offset of the SRM PowerMeter paired in the current profile, select Zero Offset from the Main Menu. NOTICE Press MODE and SET in the main Ride Screen to access the Zero Offset screen directly.
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Press MODE and SET in the main Ride Screen to access the Zero Offset screen directly. Press SET (Set) to send a calibration request to the PowerMeter. The SRM PC8 will display if the calibration process failed or succeeded. NOTICE Calibrate the PowerMeter with no torque applied.
Total Values Select Total Values to view a total of distance, ride time and energy for all rides done with the PC8. Press MODE (Next) to switch to the Total Values of the current bike profile in use. Resetting the values is done by...
SETTINGS To view and modify the Settings on the PC8, select Settings from the Main Menu. Sensors To view and modify sensor settings, select Sensors from the Settings Menu. GPS can be turned OFF or set to the desired sampling rate. The longer the sampling...
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Set Time Zone and Daylight Saving according to your current location to get correct time from the GPS. PC8 Auto ON enabled will switch the PC8 on automatically when movement is detected. NOTICE Data To view and modify data settings, select Data from the Settings Menu.
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User Profile settings can be modified except the name. Install and connect to the Device Agent to modify all data via computer - see the „PC8 Device Agent“ section on page 20. Weight can be set manually or measured with an ANT+™...
VIEWING DATA WHILE RIDING Reviewing intervals Intervals recorded during the current ride can be reviewed by pressing PRO (Int/Zones). Press the MODE (Next) key to reverse cycle through all available intervals starting with the most recent one. Viewing Training Zones To view the Training Zones press the SET (Zones) key in the Interval Review screen.
Never delete any folder or format the SRM_PC8 device to prevent data loss. UPDATING FIRMWARE SRM will continue to improve on the PC8 by providing firmware updates via: http://www.srm.de/support/software How to update the firmware: • Download new firmware to computer •...
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Load from PC8 key in the status bar. After configuring the PC8 using the PC8 Device Agent, Press Save to PC8 to persist any changes you made to the PC8. Disconnect the PC8 from USB to load the new settings automatically.
My PC8 does not find my ANT+™ device Make sure the sensor you are trying to pair with the PC8 is within range (max 12 feet), and turned on. Please refer to the manual of the respective sensor for details on how to turn a sensor on. If the sensor has been in use previously (e.g.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance (SRM) could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 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.
SRM PowerControl & SRM accessories: are warrantied to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. Within this period, SRM will, at its option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any necessary transportation cost.
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