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CONTENTS ENGLISH INTRODUCTION W ARNINGS & CAUTIONS V100A ILLUSTRA TIONS HEAD UNIT COMPONENT ILL USTRA TIONS BUTTON FUNCTIONS SETUP MODE OPERA TING MODE V100A SCREEN DISPLA Y SEQUENCE: BI-LEVEL MEMORY V100A PRIMARY FUNCTIONS UPPER SCREEN MODES Speed,T rip Distance, Ride Time,T otal Time Av erage Speed, Maximum Speed Speed*, Cadence* LOWER SCREEN[...]
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8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 36 41 44 45 46 49 51 52 53 55 57 58 Service Timer , Low Batt ery Aler t, Speed Comparator Freeze F rame Memory AUT O ST ART SLEEP MODE RIDE DA T A RESET ALL CLEAR TOT AL RESET BATTERY INSTALLATION HEAD UNIT WL WIRELESS SPEED TRANSMIT TER SETUP MODE & PROGRAMMING P RE-RIDE ALTIMETER CALIBRATIO[...]
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INTRODUCTION WARNINGS & CAUTIONS Thank you for purchasing a V etta V100A cycle computer . The V100 series computers represent the latest ev olution in Vetta's computer line and are designed for cycling enthusiasts and competitive cyclists alike. In par ticular , the V100A model offers a wide range of unique features and functions such as A[...]
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A A B C D 2 8 3 1 6 5 9 7 4 V etta encourages you to ride safely . W ear a helmet every time you ride, use front and rear lights at night, and always keep your eyes on the road ahead of y ou. V100A ILLUSTRA TIONS HEAD UNIT : FRONT Upper Display Lower Displa y Lower Screen S ymbols T emperature Icon Altimeter and Barometric Pressur e Unit Symbols St[...]
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A B C A B COMPONENT ILLUSTRA TIONS HEAD UNIT : REAR Contact Pins Battery Compartment Battery Cover B A G F D C E C O P E N C L O S E C R 2 0 3 2 x x x[...]
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A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P K N M O J I L C R 2 0 3 2 3 V O L T L I T H I U M C E L L Wired Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Pad Riser Handle Bar Bracket Pad (You may choose B or C according to the style of your bicycle handlebar.) Spoke Magnet Spacer Wired Speed Sensor Wireless Active Mount WL Wireless Speed Transmitter Transmitter Mounting P[...]
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS Sets digits or units and advances to the next item or screen. Advances digits and t oggles through units. Hold for fast advance. Has no function in Initial Setup. Button #1 Button #2 Button #3 SETUP MODE Scrolls through lower lev el screen symbols and Freez e Frame display scr eens. Hold 2 seconds in T emperature mode (SPD/TMP) to [...]
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The V100 series computers are progr ammed with a Bi-Level Memory which returns to the last screen function accessed between the upper and lower screen modes . See illustration for this sequence and instructions on how to advance from one screen to the next. V100A SCREEN DISPLA Y SEQUENCE: BI-LEVEL MEMORY Scrolls through upper level screen symbols .[...]
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1 2 LOWER SCREEN MODES UPPER SCREEN MODES 1 1 STP ID/IA CLK ODO 1 1 TOT AL T MAX AL T SPD TMP 2 2 2 RT TT AV G MAX SPD DST BI-LEVEL MEMORY 1 2 SPD* CAD 2 *(optional) AL T % 1 x x x[...]
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RT TT SPD displays the current Speed and is updated continuously . DST displays the curr ent T rip Distance and aut omatically resets after the maximum trip distance (999.9) is achieved . T rip distance is displayed in the SPD/DST screen mode and starts automatically when the wheel rotates and TT Timer is ac tive. Reset DST to zero by pressing Butt[...]
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AV G MAX seconds. Note: Whenever T T is activated, the s to pw at c h ic on appears; otherwise it does not appear . The TT Timer must be active in order for the RT Timer to accumulate Ride T ime a nd f or the computer to calculate current ride data. CA UTION: If RT and T T timers are not 0:00:00 and you h a ve stopped them manually , then they MUST[...]
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SPD CAD AL T % LOWER SCREEN MODES When installed, the Cadence kit measures and displays pedal Cadence in Rev olutions Per Minute (RPM). The SPD/CAD screen function letters appear ONL Y when the Cadenc e hardware is installed and a Cadence signal received by the head unit. After a current ride data reset, (Button #3 for 2 seconds with the timers off[...]
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CLK ODO The time is displayed in the CLK/ODO screen mode and featur es a user selectable 12 or 24 hour format. The Odometer displays cumu-lative distance until an All Clear T otal Reset is performed, the batter y is changed*, or the rid e distance exceeds the maximum limit, after which the Odometer will aut omatically reset to zer o. * Note: Odomet[...]
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SPD TMP STP ID Current T emperature is displayed in the lower screen digits and updat ed once per minute . The thermometer icon illuminates when the T emperature display is active , and the right digit displays the scale selected in degrees Celsius "C" or degrees F ahrenheit "F". Below zero readings are indicated b y a minus sig[...]
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Stopwatch and ID functions; press Button #3 again to st op functions and freeze data for review . Reset S to p wa tc h , In te r mediate Distance and Intermediate Altitude to zero b y pressing Button #3 for 2 seconds. STP IA Like the Intermediate Distanc e function described above , Intermediate Altitude tracks an intermediate climb within a longer[...]
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I II V100A SECONDARY FUNCTIONS & FEA TURES MAXIMUM & MINIMUM TEMPERA TURE T o display both the Maximum and Minimum T emperature readings , press and hold Button #1 for 2 sec onds in the T emperature SPD/TMP screen mode. Note: The screen will flash to indicate that the computer is displaying data in a secondary screen. T o return to the prim[...]
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When the Cadence mounting kit is installed, the V100A displays both A verage and Maximum Cadence in a secondary screen. Press and hold Button #1 in the SPD/CAD screen mode for 2 seconds. The A verage and Maximum Cadence functions appear on the upper and lower lines respectively . Press Button #1 once again in order to return to the primary SPD/CAD [...]
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The Speed Comparator symbols on the left side of the display screen indicate whether current Speed is above or below current A verage Speed. A positive ( ) or negative ( ) symbol appears in the upper left par t of the screen in all primary screen modes. The Speed Comparator symbols do not appear if Speed (SPD) and A verage Speed (A VG) are the same[...]
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Freez es ride data from 5 primary screens for review at any point during a r ace or training ride. T o activate F reeze Frame , press and hold Button #2 for 2 seconds in any primary screen mode. The screen will flash to indicate it has been froz en. The computer will continue to r ecord ride data. Advance through the froz en screens by pressing But[...]
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AUTO ST ART If the RT/TT ride timers read z ero (0:00:00), the V etta V100A computer automatically starts as soon as it receives input from the wheel. The RT and T T timers are activated and other ride data begins to accumulate (SPD , DST, A VG & MAX SPD, CAD*, A VG & MAX CAD*, ODO, TOT AL T and %). Note: Any time the timers are stopped man[...]
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RIDE DA T A RESET T o reset current ride , Freeze F rame and Altitude data to zero (DST , RT , T T , A VG & MAX SPD, A VG & MAX CAD*, TO T & MAX AL T , MAX % & MAX % (-), MAX & MIN TMP , STP , ID and IA), make sure the timers (RT/T T ) are turned OFF and pr ess Button #3 for 2 seconds in any primary screen mode ex cept STP/ID or[...]
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BA TTERY INST ALLA TION The V100A head unit uses a CR2032 3V lithium button cell battery. IMPOR T ANT : Most cycle computer pr oblems are caused by weak or dead ba tteries. S ee the T roubleshooting section near the end of this manual for details. CA UTION: T o av oid damage to the battery cap, do not over tighten. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Remove th[...]
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The V100A WL wireless speed transmitter (signal from the wheel) uses an A23 12V battery. Remove cap , install batter y with positive (+) side up, r eplace battery cap. CAUTION: Make sur e the transmitter b at t e r y c a p i s p ro p e rl y installed to insure good signal t r ansmission. Be sure to align the " CL OSED " dot on the bat ter[...]
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SETUP MODE & PROGRAMMING INTRODUCTION After battery installation, the master screen will appear briefly and the computer will automatically go into the Initial Setup program mode. Note: T o enter Setup when in the Normal Operating Mode (NOM), go to the SPD/DST screen mode and press Buttons #1 and #2 simultaneously for 2 seconds with the RT/TT t[...]
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In the Initial Setup mode, after the master screen stops flashing , the screen displays the letters "bic no". The default setting is Bike "I". T o toggle between Bike I and Bike II settings , press Button #2. With Bike "I" icon flashing, press Button #1 to select it and advance to the next Setup screen. Note: When prog[...]
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This Setup screen allows you to turn the Altimeter function "ON" or "OFF" as you choose. The default setting for the Altimeter is "ON". Press Button #1 to select Altimeter "ON" and advance to the next screen. Or , if you don't want to activate the Altimeter function, press Button #2 to toggle t o the &qu[...]
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After Altimeter "ON" is selected, the computer advances to Altimeter Memory 1 Setup. This is the first of two Altimeter Memory settings in which the user can enter known elevation values to serve as quick, pre-ride Altimeter calibrations. When a rider frequently starts his or her ride from home or another location with a known elevation, [...]
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When programming Altimeter Memory 1, the number "1" appears just below the elevation figures (see illustration). When all the values for Altimeter Memory #1 have been set, press Button #1 to select it and advance t o Altimeter Memory 2 setting. In this screen the number "2" appears on the lower display line . T o program a secon[...]
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Step 1: Step 2: Measure the distance from the center of the front wheel axle to the ground in millimeters. (1 inch = 25.4mm) Multiply this distance by 6.2832 (2 ± ) and enter the result as the wheel size setting into the computer . If your wheel size is not on the chart, or if you want a more precise calibration, wheel circumference may be calcula[...]
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Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: T o enter a specific wheel size , press Button #2 to advance the flashing digit to the desired number . When the correct number is reached, select it by pressing Button #1. The next digit to the left will start flashing. Press Button #2 to advance the flashing digit to the next desired number in the sequence and press Button[...]
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Step 1: Step 2: T o set a service interval (in hours only) scroll to the first digit of the number you want to set using Button #2 and select it by pressing Button #1. Note: The Service Timer sets and displays whole hours only . I t does not display minutes. Proceed until all the digits for the service interval have been selected, then press Butt o[...]
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The "M/hr" symbol will appear on the screen with the letter "M" flashing. T o select miles per hour as the unit of speed, press Button #1. T o scroll to kilometers per hour , press Button #2 and "KM/hr" will appear with the letters "KM" flashing. Press Button #1 to select and advanc e. Note: If "M/hr&quo[...]
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A highlighted thermomet er icon indicates that the comput er is in the T emperature Setup screen mode. The flashing "F" indicates F ahrenheit. T o choose temper ature readings that are displa yed in the Fahr enheit scale, press Button #1 to select it and adv ance. T o select the Celsius scale, press Button #2 to scroll to a flashing "[...]
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Bike I and Bike II have separate , programmable odometers. On a new computer the Odometer screen should read "00000" for both. T o confirm this initial zero setting , simply press Button #1 successively to select each flashing digit and advance to Sy stem Check. T o reenter mileage achieved after a battery change, follow these steps: SETU[...]
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T o change any v alues or correct any unit errors made during Initial Setup, you must re-enter the Setup program in NOM by pressing Buttons #1 and #2 simultaneously for 2 seconds in the SPD/DST screen mode with the RT/TT timers deac tivated. Note: System Check is activated in two wa ys: A) Automatically at the end of either Initial or NOM Setup and[...]
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Before any new ride , the V100A Altimeter must be recalibrated so that it "knows" the correct star ting elevation. Because elevation i s calculated via bar ometric pressure, changes in bar ometric pressure detected by the sensor change the eleva tion displayed on the AL T/% screen. Barometric pressure falls as elevation increases and rise[...]
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T o calibrat e the Altimeter , access the Pre-Ride Altimeter Calibration Setup program in NOM from the AL T/% screen. Press both Buttons #1 and #2 simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter t he Setup screens for Altimeter Calibration. A) The first scr een shows the Memor y 1 Altimeter setting . Press Button #1 to select that altitude setting , or B) Pr[...]
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The V100A Altimeter may also be calibrat ed by entering the current, local, barometric pressure at sea level either in Inches of Mercury (inHg) or in Millibars (mbar). T o access the barometric entry screens, press Button #2 to bypass the Manual Altimeter Elevation input screen (See point C above). The letters "inHg" will then appear and [...]
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PERCENT GRADE VETT A uses a barometric sensor to gauge the (noise) changes in the air pressure which does not update constantly; this is why sometimes you may get v ar ying readings due to weather changes, fast ascents and descents or not enough change in altitude i.e. small rolling hills. These are some of the other guidelines you can use to impr [...]
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A B 3m AB Example: x 2% 3m 2% Gradients: T rip Distance Required, x=150 meters 5% Gradients: x 5% 3m T rip Distance Required, x=60 meters 10% Gradients: x 10% 3m T rip Distance Required, x=30 meters V100A Cycle C omputer will output and update Per cent Grade (%) of uphill or downhill when the vertical displacement is greater than 3 meters.[...]
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x x x INST ALLA TION Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Step 7: Use the zip-tie supplied to hold loosely the wired speed sensor and mounting pad to the inside of either fork leg . We r ecommend mounting it as high up on the fork leg as possible to protect it from being hit by rocks, branches or other objects while riding. (Fig. 1) Tigh[...]
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Wired Speed Sensor Fork Leg Spoke Magnet Spoke Magnet Spoke Magnet Sweep Path Zip Tie[...]
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x x x Fig. 4 Spacer Tip Alignment Mark Spacer Fig. 3 Spoke Magnet Spoke Fig. 5 Wired Speed Sensor Spoke Magnet[...]
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x x x Install mounting pad and wired mounting bracket to the handlebar using the 2 zip ties provided . (F ig. 6) Tighten the zip ties so that the mounting bracket holds its position on the bars yet can be easily adjusted . (F ig. 7) T rim excess. CAUTION: Do not use zip ties but tapes provided to hold wires to the fr ame, fork, bars or stem to a vo[...]
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x x x HEAD UNIT The V100A head unit is designed to slide into the mounting bracket from the front to the back and lock into position. Y ou should hear an audible " CLICK " when the head unit has been properly locked into position. This indicates proper alignment between the c omputer head pins and the mounting bracket contacts. T o remove[...]
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x x x WIRELESS MODEL INST ALLA TION SPEED TRANSMITTER & MAGNET The V100A is designed to operate as a wireless unit with the installation of a special active mount and WL wireless speed transmitter . Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Step 4: Step 5: Step 6: Use the zip-ties supplied to hold loosely the wireless speed transmitter and mounting pad to the le[...]
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Fig. 9 Spoke Magnet UP Fork Leg Zip Ties A 2 3 C L O S E O P E N C L O S E O P E N Magnet Sweep Path Spoke Magnet Spoke Fig. 10[...]
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x x x A 2 3 C L O S E O P E N C L O S E O P E N Alignment Mark Spacer Tip Fig . 12 A 2 3 C L O S E O P E N C L O S E O P E N Spoke Magnet Wireless Speed T ransmitter Fig . 13 Spacer Spoke Magnet Spoke Fig . 11[...]
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x x x Attach the active mount and mounting pad to the handlebar . Adjust its position to yo ur liking and tighten the zip ties. (Fig. 14, 15) ACTIVE MOUNT Wireless Active Mount Head Unit Zip Tie Mounting Pad Handlebar Fig . 14[...]
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x x x Head Unit Mounting Pad Handlebar Wireless Active Mount Zip Tie Fig . 15[...]
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x x x Wireless Active Mount Locking Ta b Locking Ta b Head Unit UNL OCK UNL OCK OUT IN Fig . 16 HEAD UNIT The head unit is designed to slide into the wireless active mount from the front to the back and lock into position . Y ou should hear an audible “CLICK” when the head unit has been proper ly l ocke d into position. This indicates proper al[...]
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x x x INST ALLA TION TESTS Once installation is complete , the computer should be tested t o make sure it is working properly . If there is no speed reading, make sure the timers (RT/T T ) are running, check the alignment and spacing between the magnet and sensor or transmitter and make sure that the head unit is completely snapped into position. I[...]
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x x x PROBLEM/ITEMS TO CHECK/SOLUTION TROUBLESHOOTING • Curren t speed reading is erratic or does not appear . Check the alignment of the spoke magnet and sensor , and the distance between the two c omponents . Realign the magnet and sensor with the spacer . Check to be sure RT and T T are activated. • Curren t speed reading is erratic or does [...]
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x x x • Screen reading is weak or fading . Symptom of interference or a weak battery . Replace the battery . • Screen readings are erra tic and read too high or too low . Symptom of a weak battery . Replace the battery . • Screen "frozen", no response to buttons. Symptom of a weak battery . Replace the battery . • No display whats[...]
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Current Speed (SPD) Average Speed (AVG) Maximum Speed (MAX) Odometer (ODO) Trip Distance (DST) Temperature (TMP) Altimeter (ALT) Barometer 0.0~120.0 KM/hr; 0.0~75.0 Mi/hr; +/-0.1 KM/hr or Mi/hr. Updated once per second. 0.0~120.0 KM/hr; 0.0~75.0 Mi/hr; +/-0.1 KM/hr or Mi/hr. Updated once every 0.1 Miles or Km traveled. Limit: 120.0 KM/hr; 75.0 Mi/h[...]
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Clock (CLK) Service Timer Stopwatch (STP) Intermediate Distance (ID) Intermediate Altitude (IA) Ride/Total Time (RT/TT) Cadence (RPM) (optional) Power Supply Battery Life 12 or 24 hour format, hours and minutes displayed. Limit: 1~1999 hrs. max; +/-1 hr. Limit: 9:59:59 (10 hrs.); +/-1.0 seconds. Range: 999.9 km or miles. 5000 meter minus the curren[...]
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WARRANTY POLICY ACUMEN INC. WARRANTS ALL VETTA (The Company) PRODUCTS AGAINST MANUFACTURER DEFECTS FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS. Subject to the following limitations, terms and conditions, components will be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. The 3 year limited warranty is conditioned upon the components being used and operated [...]
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I TEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN RETURNS 1. The defective product(s) 2. A letter clearly stating the problem(s) with the returned item(s). 3. Copy of the original sales receipt showing proof of purchase date. 4. The Company is not responsible for loss or additional damages while in transit to ACUMEN INC. 5. Clearly mark the RA# on the outside of the return[...]