Biobike V2 software Quick start

Valid for Version 2.0.0.1, build 110525-1100

The software may be downloaded and installed from:

http://biobike.us/software/BiobikeV2/setup.exe

The sample session file may be downloaded from

http://biobike.us/software/BiobikeV2/TAsample.zip

This Software requires the Torque Unit for full functionality. Without it only the bike frame can be adjusted but the sample session file which can be downloaded from the link above will allow you load in a session and use most of the softwares functionality.

Step 1: Downloading the installation file

Download and "Run" the setup file. If "Run" is not an option you may save the above link to your computer (Figure 1). This may be saved anywhere (eg. your downloads folder or to the desktop)

Figure 1: Run or Save download file to computer

Step 2: Starting the installation (not necessary if you were able to "Run" in the above step)

If you "saved" the setup file, go to the folder where it's located (Figure 2) and Double clicking on the "setup" file will start the installation.

Figure 2: Install file saved to the Downloads folder.

Once clicked a security warning will initiate. Click install to continue the installation. (Figure 3)

Figure 3: Security warning. Click continue

The installation process will begin and the necessary files will be downloaded (Figure 4). Please follow the prompts. Usually all the default options are fine.

Figure 4 Program files downloading as necessary.

The program will automatically run once the installation is complete.

Step 3: Running the program

The program will now be available from the programs located under the Windows Start button. (Figure 5)

Figure 5: Program location from Start button

The first time the program is run, a window will alert you that the settings need to be entered. (Figure 6) Please close the program down and restart it.

Figure 6: Initial settings notification.

If the program can not initially connect to the bike it will display a message box indicating it. (Figure 7)

Figure 7: Connection error message

The Main control window will now be shown (Figure 8) and if necessary the program maybe be setup from the "System Setup" menu option

Figure 8: Main control window

The appropriate COM port may be selected from the list (Figure 9). This value can be found in the Bluetooth properties where you added the Biobike as a device, (Note: actual image depends on version of windows). (Figure 10)

(If the torque unit isn’t present with the bike only the main unit can be connected.)

Figure 9: Changing comport setting for the bike.

Figure 10: Bluetooth COM port settings for a connected bike. Depending on your version or windows you may have either of these screens.

Step 5: Connecting to the Biobike

Normally when you run the software the program will automatically connect to the correct the bike. But if this fails a connection can be made from the system setup menu. (Figure 11) Once connected, the status bar at the bottom of the window will show "connected", SRM IDs will be shown in the status bar and the connection light (bottom right hand corner) will be flashing.

Figure 11: Connecting to the bike

Step 6: Torque Calibration (Only required if the Biobike has the torque unit connected to it)

At the initial setup the program will automatically include nominal value for the torque calibration to allow the program to operate correctly. As each bike is slightly different a torque calibration must completed before any sessions take place to achieve accurate readings. The torque calibration can be found in the System setup menu. (Figure 12) This process only needs to be completed once for each bike.

Figure 12: Torque Calibration.(Shows the nominal values used at the initial start-up of the program)

Click the calibrate button to start the calibration routine (Figure 12). (The torque unit must be connected before this process starts). The first window will pop indicating to the user to enter the SRM slopes (These values can be found on a label on the inner side of the SRM unit) and the sprocket tooth count. (Figure 13) Click “next” once the information is entered.

Figure 13: Start of the torque calibration process

Once the “next” button is clicked follow the instructions given to you by the torque calibration window. (Figure 14) Click “next” once the information is entered.

Figure 14: Step 2 in the torque calibration routine

The program will now start calculating the values. Once complete the newly acquired values will show up in the system setup menu under torque calibration tab.

You are now ready to "Start recording" data from the bike.