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Alber GmbH

Vor dem Weißen Stein 14

72461 Albstadt

Phone  07432 2006-0

Fax  07432 2006-299

[email protected]

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Summary of Contents for Z20 RS

Page 1: ...n 14 72461 Albstadt Phone 07432 2006 0 Fax 07432 2006 299 info alber de w w w n e o d r i ve s d e 94 0006 6 02 01 Version 04 2020 Alber GmbH Albstadt Subject to technical change Z 2 0 R S U S E R M A N U A L D E R H E C K M O T O R ...

Page 2: ...ge 15 02 2 Starting the system 16 02 3 neoRemote Z20RS 18 02 4 neoNode Z20 RS 19 0 3 n e o M M I 21 03 1 Softkeys 21 03 2 Display types 22 0 4 B AT T E RY 31 04 1 Battery LED display battery button 32 04 2 Switching on the battery 33 04 3 Charging and storing the battery 34 04 4 Removing and inserting the battery 36 0 5 M O T O R 37 05 1 Installation and removal of the rear wheel 38 05 2 Recuperat...

Page 3: ...omprehensive overview of the use of the neodrives hub motor system Z20 RS When developing the system we focused on maximum riding performance no other system should give a smoother more agile ride than the neodrives hub motor So just pedal away and enjoy your ride to the max We hope your ride with the neodrives Z20 RS hub motor is a real pleasure ...

Page 4: ...ke changes resulting from the further development of mechanics software or legal requirements 01 1 IMPORTANT NOTES P L E A S E O B S E R V E The manufacturer regards the following cases as misuse of the neodrives components attached to your S Pedelec Use of the drive system contrary to the instructions and recommendations of this user manual Exceeding the technical performance limits defined in th...

Page 5: ...e the battery and its positioning may vary depending on the bike IMPORTANT The components of the new Z20 RS S Pedelec drive system are not compatible with the components of the Z20 E Bike 25 ph or its predecessor versions Z10 Z15 i e the system compo nents cannot be interchanged 0 2 S C O P E O F D E L I V E R Y NEODRIVES neoNODE Z20 RS The mounting of the neoNode Z20 RS depends on the bicycle mod...

Page 6: ...er rating peak 1200 Watt Operating voltage 48 Volt Nominal torque 12 Nm Peak torque 40 Nm Efficiency 85 incl electronics Power electronics control system Integrated in the wheel hub Cassette hub Conventional cassette up to 11 speeds Shimano MTB or belt disk Brake disc From a diameter of 180 mm Weight approx 4 kg G E N E R A L C O M P O N E N T S 02 1 TECHNICAL DATA 0 2 1 1 D R I V E U N I T 01 Hub...

Page 7: ...rced non reflecting Dragontrail glass Waterproof IP67 LCD 20c weight removed 54 g V 8 Type Integrated battery Battery type Lithium ion Cell INR18650 BMZ 35E Nominal capacity 13 8 Ah Voltage 48 V Energy content 651 Wh Range Assistance level 3 up to approx 60 km Assistance level 5 up to approx 40 km Weight approx 4 2 kg Charging In the bicycle or removed from the bicycle End of charge voltage 54 6 V...

Page 8: ...e amounts of power are needed to accelerate Comparable with the high instantaneous fuel consumption occurring on a car when starting off System weight This factor is often underestimated The weight of the rider and their belongings contribute conside rably to the overall mass of the bike different to a car Rider s effort the more effort the rider puts in the longer the achievable range It often he...

Page 9: ... the electrical connections and the LCD can be removed The system LCD S Pedelec should be switched off prior to removal However there will be no dama ge if you mount or dismount the LCD while the S Pedelec is switched on NOTES To protect your S Pedelec from unwanted use by third parties or theft the LCD should always be removed from the rocker arm when not in use However removing the LCD is no sub...

Page 10: ... and plugging in grip only the plugs not the cable Do not kink the cable when assembling the plugs to avoid damaging it C O N N E C T I N G A H E A D L I G H T The system provides a current output for e bike lights Only approved lights may be connected to the neodrives system In addition specific standards must be adhered to with the S Pedelec Only headlights that have been tested for the specific...

Page 11: ...unit neoRemote Z20 RS siehe Seite 18 as well as with the touchscreen of the LCD and the 3 softkeys There are 3 softkeys at the bottom of the TFT LCD The func tions of the buttons are from left to right Back Home and Menu The triangular Back button takes you back to the previous selection within the menus The round Home button takes you to the main display The main display is the starting point of ...

Page 12: ...irectly to the main display at any time 03 2 DISPL AY T YPES M E N U To access the menu please press the Menu button briefly MENU ITEM SELECTION Trip reset trip Inspection Settings Touchscreen Battery Units Language Time Date Inactive Active Symbol Percentage Range Metric Imperial Set time Set date Select the desired menu item by tapping the display This will take you to the sublevel you require T...

Page 13: ...ither Inspec tion at the top or the Back button in the bottom left corner Or you can leave the menus completely by tapping the round Home button in the middle at the bottom This will take you to the main display siehe Seite 22 S E T T I N G S M E N U I T E M Tap the Settings menu item in the main menu This will take you to sublevel 1 where the following menu items are displayed Settings Touchscree...

Page 14: ...m in sublevel 1 This will take you to sublevel 2 where the following menu items are displayed Battery Symbol Percentage Range 02 Select the desired menu item A tick appears next to your selection 03 To go back to sublevel 1 tap Battery at the top or press the Back button 04 If you want to go straight back to the main display press the Menu button If the LCD shows an update from a retailer and this...

Page 15: ...alian and Dutch 01 Tap Language in sublevel 1 This will take you to sublevel 2 02 Select the desired menu item A tick appears next to your selection 03 To go back to sublevel 1 tap Language at the top or press the Back button 04 If you want to go straight back to the main display press the Home button T I M E DAT E M E N U I T E M In this menu you can set the time and date shown in the display 01 ...

Page 16: ...hold the button on the neoRemote Z20 RS for three seconds Keep the button pressed for as long as you wish to be assisted by the motor A S S I S TA N C E M O D E A N D R E C U P E R AT I O N 01 Briefly press the button to select the level of assis tance you want or the level of recuperation you want to activate Activation of recuperation Press the button until the digits 1 and 2 appear in the LCD w...

Page 17: ...ice life There is also a risk that it may catch fire or explode Connect the plug on the battery charger to the mains first before connecting the battery 04 1 BAT TERY LED DISPL AY BAT TERY BUT TON The position of the battery and therefore the visibility of the battery button depends on the model It can be located on the top or bottom side of the down tube You can use the battery button on the top ...

Page 18: ... LED flashes briefly every 2 seconds no battery con nected battery not charging Red LED flashes charging fault In case of a charging fault please check for kinks in the cables and ensure that the plug is clean and fitted correctly If the battery charger has a magnetic plug check the magnetic plug on the battery charger and the magnetic socket on the battery for dirt from time to time and in case o...

Page 19: ... key is left in the lock it may break e g when the crank is tur ned You do not need the key to insert the battery If the key is still in the lock please remove it Insert the battery and press down until you hear and feel it click into place Integrated battery V8 Z20 RS K E Y N U M B E R Prior to delivery of the S Pedelec please note the key num bers and the manufacturer e g in the bike book or the...

Page 20: ... wheel completely 01 Ensure that all components attached to the wheel have been assembled in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and specifications This applies in particular to the brake and the gear shift Then lift the rear wheel into the frame Before you push it completely into the frame socket dropout insert the motor plug into the motor 02 Place the torque receiver on the gearing ...

Page 21: ...he recuperation depends on the battery s state of charge The lower the battery s state of charge the stronger the perceived bracking SAFET Y PRECAUTIONS Before inserting the motor plug into the motor check both the plug and socket for moisture Make sure that the cables are routed correctly Incorrect routing may lead to the cable getting caught in the brake disc the drive or the spokes which could ...

Page 22: ...environment Any heat that cannot be dissipated leads to self heating of the drive motor The neodrives wheel hub motors monitor both the supplied energy and the temperatures generated in the motor This avoids damage due to overheating caused by an overload si tuation However this leads to a reduction in the motor power available to the rider to prevent overheating The higher the temperature rise in...

Page 23: ...he maximum axle load of the motor is 120 kg 06 2 CLEANING Never use benzine thinner acetone or similar substances for any cleaning process Likewise do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents Instead only use commercially available cleaning agents and disinfectants isopropanol as used in the household ...

Page 24: ...ving For carrier systems with bottom tube clamping ensure that the battery attachment bar is not crushed damaged when the clamping device is tightened Make sure that cable ends cannot cause any damage to the S Pedelec or your car during the journey At the end of the journey check all contacts of the S Pede lec for possible foreign objects or moisture To ensure safe operation all plug connections i...

Page 25: ...ves app FA U LT T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G M E A S U R E S Recuperation does not work Is the battery s state of charge 90 The recuperation only functi ons if the battery s state of charge 90 Is the current speed less than 6 km h Below 6 km h recuperation is automatically deactivated Is the current speed more than 75 km h No further recuperation takes place above 75 km h If the battery exceeds t...

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