Operating instructions ASA eSPEED B25.

14 /
B45.14

Version 2.0 for software version > D 27

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Contents

1. General notes ............................................................................................................... 2

2. Scope of delivery .......................................................................................................... 4
3. Specifications ................................................................................................................ 4
4. Description .................................................................................................................... 5
5. Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6
6. Connecting the ASA eSPEED module .......................................................................... 9
7. Commissioning and assembly .................................................................................... 14
8. Basic functions ............................................................................................................ 15
9. User-specific programming of the electronics ............................................................. 16
10. The NYON HMI and Software version 2015 ............................................................ 19
11. FAQs ....................................................................................................................... 20
12. Disposal ................................................................................................................... 21

1. General notes

Dear customer,

thank you for deciding to acquire a product from ASA Autotechnik. Our products are
developed under stringent current European and national directives and safety topics are
taken into careful consideration. To ensure damage does not occur due to improper
installation or use, please read these operating instructions carefully and completely and
then store them. All electronic articles from our production haven been checked to 100 %
and can therefore be installed directly.

We reserve the right at any time to make changes that serve the purpose of technical
progress.

For warranty claims, return the device and include the proof of purchase and a detailed
description of the error. The statutory warranty regulations apply.

The warranty claim will be voided due to:

a) unauthorised modifications to the device or accessories which we have not
implemented nor approved
b) repairs to the device which you have performed yourself
c) improper use / not intended use or operation
d) device subjected to excessive force (falling, deliberate destruction, accident, etc.)

Comply with all safety-related and legal regulations during the installation.

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General safety instructions:

- Do not drop the device! Avoid damage! If the device fell down or if the casing is
damaged, please contact us.
- Risk of fire or short-circuit! Do not expose the device to rain or other forms of moisture.
Mount the power electronics in the splash-proof area of your e-bike. Do not direct a high
pressure cleaner towards the device.
- Risk of fire or short-circuit! Do not stress the adapter cable mechanically by, e.g.,
extending or crushing it.
- Risk of fire or short-circuit! Never insert foreign objects into the housing! The objects
could cause short-circuits.
- Risk of fire or short-circuit! If the cable or the cable connector of the device is damaged,
disconnect the plug and contact us.
- If smoke, noise and/or odour develop, shut off the device and disconnect it immediately
from the power supply. Do not continue to use the device!
- Only use the device in its intended area. Inappropriate use, improper installation or
modifications will render the warranty void.

Important information on product safety and legal situation (liability):

(At the latest) after installation of the tuning module, the eBike is legally no longer
classified as a bike, but as a motor vehicle. Furthermore, the use of the tuning module is
manipulation of the speed of e-bikes, which is not legally allowed on public roads. The e-
bike must not be used on public roads after the installation of tuning module. This may
apply in particular cases already in the deactivated mode.

(At the latest) after installation of the tuning module has the following duties, which
constitute a violation against that could be an offense:

• Homologation
• Helmets are mandatory
• Insurance registration
• Driving license duty
• Operating license requirement; a possibly previously granted approval expires.
• Control and / or compulsory insurance (esp. motor vehicle liability insurance).

Personal liability insurance does not apply. Further, another insurance class is possibly
applicable. After installing the tuning module, the eBike is used outside of the validated
and intended use as an bike.

Lifetime specifications of the drive system of the eBike and the eBike itself is no longer
valid, since a higher load and a higher wear may be associated with the use of the tuning
module. Furthermore, it is impossible to estimate whether the frame, fork, handlebars,
brakes, suspension, tires and other safety-relevant components are designed for the
increased load, especially for the higher speed.

Warranty claims, warranty claims or product liability claims against the seller or
manufacturer of the eBike or the drive system can be reduced or extinguished.

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Basically, you bear the civil, criminal and offense responsibility. In particular, the
installation and use of the tuning module may result in criminal or administrative offense
legal consequences for you. Furthermore, it may cause damage to property or persons
due to improper installation and removal as well as improper use. Please read our Terms
and Conditions (www.tuningbox.net/agb/de)

Please inform yourself before installing the tuning module on the legal and technical
implications arising from the installation and use of a tuning for you.

Please drive carefully and always bring you neither youself nor others in danger!

We wish you much success with the installation. For questions, please contact:

Autotechnik Saretz e.K.

Drosselweg 8
79650 Schopfheim
Phone: +49-(0)-7622-673635
Fax: +49-(0)-7622-673634
Email: info@asa-autotechnik.de

2. Scope of delivery

- 1x tuning module ASA eSPEED B25.14/B45.14 including cable set

- 2x heat shrink tubing
- 1x operating instructions

3. Specifications

Power supply: 12 V DC
Temperature range: -40°C to +130°C
Weight: 14 g
Dimensions of electronics: 23 x 15 x 5 mm
Cable length approx. 100 mm

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4. Description

The ASA eSPEED B25.14 electronics cancels the speed limit of the motor assistance of
your Bosch e-bike without making concessions to the functionality of your HMI. The speed
you are currently driving will always be displayed regardless of whether the tuning is active
or deactivated. The motor assistance is not limited to 25 km/h, rather, any speed values
can be achieved. Also, no error codes will be generated for 2:1 gear ratios (error code
102). After the installation your e-bike will continue to function as previously accustomed,
but now the motor assistance will not be switched off as of 25 km/h (ASA eSPEED
B25.14) or 45 km/h (ASA eSPEED B45.14).

After installation, the electronics will automatically adjust to the different tyre sizes.
Calibration can be reactivated at any time by activating a special code so that its continued
use is possible in future Bosch e-bikes with other tyre sizes.

Installation occurs with original Bosch connectors and has been designed in such a way
that cable damage is prevented enabling the re-establishment of the original state at any
time.

Tuning is activated automatically in the sport and turbo modes and deactivated in the other
modes. It is not necessary to activate the light function; also the plug sockets in the motor
for the front and rear lights will not be used for our electronics.

The individual features of the electronics are in summary:

 Microprocessor controlled micro-electronics

 Installation without damaging the cables and thus the possibility of simply converting
back to the original
 Cancellation of the 25 km/h limit in the sport and turbo modes
 Full HMI functionality, in particular of the speedometer and the additional functions (km,
max. speed, average speed, etc.)
 Self-calibration for different tyre sizes
 No additional switches, cables, dongles, attachments, etc. necessary or visible

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 Sturdy welded structure of the electronics

 Possibility to check the function during the installation with status LEDs
 Programmable user-specific functions

The ASA eSPEED B25.14/B45.14 electronics works only with the new motors of the Active
and Performance Line as of 2014.

5. Installation

Required tools:

- Torx 20 socket spanner

- 8 mm and 3 mm hexagon key
- Hot air gun
- Optional: ISIS crank puller for Bosch drive unit (e.g. Ebay as of 4.60 €, Amazon
as of 6.99 € search term: ISIS crank puller)
- Optional: Torque spanner (operating range 30 to 60-200 Nm)

Before installation, the battery must be removed.

Unscrew the hexagon socket screw with an 8 mm hexagon key (normal right-hand thread)
until the crank has loosened.

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The crank can be simply removed as normal. If this is not possible for you, then use an
ISIS crank puller.

The optional stone guard underneath the motor can now be removed with a 3 mm
hexagon key.

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To do so, first remove both screws in the front area and then the screw serving as
swivelling axis in the rear area of the motor.

The motor cowling is fastened with 3 Torx screws and can be released with a T20 socket
spanner.

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The motor protection can be simply pulled off, providing access to the electrical
connections.

6. Connecting the ASA eSPEED module

The ASA eSPEED B25/45 module has 4 connections which are to be used like adapters
and which are looped into the existing cabling. Bosch currently uses plugs that are only
available on the market in female form. For the male form, we also use a female connector
which has been assigned with contact wires. These contact wires are used for the
mechanical connection, and heat shrink tubing is used as protection and locking
mechanism. The female connector with the contact wires is to be twisted by 180 degrees
and inserted into the original female connector of your bicycle. The connections are used
according to the following model:

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In the engine are 4 male sockets, with the following assignment from left to right:

1 = front light 2-pins, only used if your bike is equipped with light
2 = HMI 4-pins
3 = rear light 2-pins, only used if your bike is equipped with light
4 = speed sensor 2 pins.

Remove the HMI 4-pin plug and the speed sensor 2-pin plug from the motor according to
the following illustration. Depending on the installation situation, it can be helpful to use
flat-nosed pliers to pull the plug. Always pull on the plug and not on the cables.

The next picture shows an open ebike without lights, so the sockets 1 and 3 are covered
with blind plugs.

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The illustration shows the sequence of the connections.

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Place the heat shrink tubing on one line respectively. The heat shrink tubing for the HMI
plug has a greater diameter.

Now connect the plug of the HMI to the plug of the ASA module. Both connections must be
mounted twisted by 180 degrees so that the line colours are identical, meaning red-to-red,
black-to-black, yellow-to-yellow and green-to-green. Press them together to ensure no
gaps remain between the plugs. If the metal pins are a little bit too long please shorten
them to approx.. 8 mm. length outside one connector.

ATTENTION: A FALSE CONNECTION CAN DESTROY THE ELECTRONICS OF YOUR

E-BIKE!

Pull the heat shrink tubing over both plugs and heat shrink them with a hot air gun. The
heat shrink temperature is: +95°C - +200°C. Try to stay within the lower/middle
temperature range.

The cables at the module for the connections from the speed sensor are different. The
cable with the brown wire goes to the motor, and the cable with the white wire goes to the
speed sensor.

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Now connect the cable with the white wire in the same type and manner as the connection
to the HMI. Make sure that the wires are connected black-to-black and red-to-white. Shrink
the heat shrink tubing at the same temperature over both plugs.

Now insert the 2-pin plug from the ASA module into the connection of the speed sensor at
the motor and the 4-pin plug into the HMI connection. Use cable binder to fasten the ASA
eSPEED tuning module in the motor.

The picture shows the complete connection, for illustrative purposes with the heat shrink
tubing.

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7. Commissioning and assembly

Temporarily connect the battery of the e-bike for a function test. Switch on the HMI. A
speed indication will briefly appear, e.g., 10.6 km/h. The 6 represents the software version
6 of your module. Your speedometer should now show a speed of 99.9 km/h (or --.-- for
the old HMI - build year 2012) for approx. 3 minutes, and the green and yellow LEDs
should flash in the electronics.

This is a calibration of the electronics to your bicycle and the electronics are determining
the parameters in order to work correctly, depending on your e-bike. If the electronics
behave otherwise, check the connections.

After calibrating the electronics you should set your HMI to sport or turbo mode as a test;
the green LED should go on in this mode and indicates that the tuning is active. In addition
for the activated tuning on the HMI, 0.1 km/h is displayed instead of 0.0 km/h during
standstill so that you have a status display during daily operation. As soon as you go to a
different mode, the LED should go off and the HMI display this mode by 0.0 km/h. Note: If
the status of the tuning module is displayed with 0.1 km/h during standstill, there may be

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technical reasons that cause it to flicker from 0.1 to 0.0 now and then. This is normal and
not a malfunction.

After the calibration, the e-bike should be briefly switched on and off so that the values
can be stored. If the ebike has the software version 2015 or higher or a Nyon display the
wheel size should be changed in the setting of the Intuvia/Nyon once (back and forth) so
that the eSPEED modules can get this value out of the settings.

Fasten all cables with cable ties or additional tape so that the plastic housing can be
mounted easily. During assembly, ensure that the plastic parts in the lower area of the
motor mesh accurately and that a plastic protrusion engages when both halves of the
fairing are pushed together.

Now mount the three screws from the plastic motor protection with a T20 Torx spanner.

The tightening torque should be 1 - 1.5 Nm.

Attach the bottom-mounted stone guard with the 3 mm hexagon socket screws and then
mount the cranks. The crank screw is to be mounted with 50-55 Nm.

8. Basic functions

Switching on/off
When you set the support mode to sport or turbo (or speed), the turning is activated. The
tuning is deactivated in the other modes.

Calibration
The electronics calibrate automatically to the tyre size of the e-bike. Calibration can be
restarted at any time (see Programming of the electronics).

Average speed/Trip mileage

As soon as you drive faster than 25 km/h there will be deviations in the average speed and
in the odometer. The module has a compensation function that can update the kilometres.
This can be done at any time during standstill and is activated by selecting a mode with
deactivated tuning. This is the ECO or TOUR mode as standard. During standstill, the HMI
signals this update of track information by displaying 0.3 km/h and it can also be observed
that the odometer continues to run during standstill.

Note: Compensation occurs at a very high speed for time reasons so that the maximum
speed of the HMI is no longer correct. For that reason we have realised an independent
maximum speed display that is briefly shown during standstill. The value of the maximum
speed is reset when the HMI or the e-bike is switched off.

If the compensation takes too long, it can be ended by switching off the e-bike.

The compensation can be performed automatically (see User-specific programming). The

advantage to this is that the kilometre update can be automatically compensated during
standstill. The disadvantage is that while compensation takes place, the motor only
switches in after the first pulse comes from the speed sensor. This can take some getting

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used to when starting, and the e-bike will behave differently than without the tuning
module. Since there are slightly more disadvantages in practice from our point of view, we
have activated the manual compensation as standard.

Quick deactivation
Selecting the Off mode will deactivate the tuning until the next powering on of the ebike.
The behaviour during powering on is then oriented towards the programmed parameter of
the general tuning. As standard, it is activated again after the switching on. The stored
compensation values are also deleted during the OFF mode. This function can be
deactivated by user specific programming so that tuning is also activated during OFF
mode.

Important: If you power on your e-bike in the OFF mode the tuning will be deactivated
directly. So please power on the e-bike in ECO/TOUR/SPORT/TURBO mode.

9. User-specific programming of the electronics

Programming can only occur directly after the e-bike has been switched on. If a new code
is to be entered, then the e-bike must be switched off again first.

Parameters are entered by selecting 3 modes and briefly pressing the Walk button for a
period of 2-4 seconds and holding the brake for the rear wheel..

The key codes are always listed by function. Note: The Walk button at the left operating
unit must be kept pressed until you get a confirmation in the displayed speed in form of a
8. So you will get 0.8 for the acceptance of the first code, 8.8 for the acceptance of the
second code and 88.8 for the third code. Important: The third code is only visible if no
programming result is shown on the display, otherwise you will see the result directly (e.g.
increase of the wheel circumference).

Restarting the calibration

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Eco -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk

Note: After the calibration the e-bike should be briefly switched on and off

General deactivation of the tuning

Turbo -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk

Activation of the tuning (default)

Tour -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

ECO/TOUR with tuning support

Off -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk

With this function the tuning can be activated in the TOUR mode and also in the ECO
mode when the same code is entered again.

ECO/TOUR without tuning support (default)

Tour -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk -> Off -> Walk

Max. speed display during standstill (default)

Off -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

Maximum speed display switched off

Turbo -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk -> Off -> Walk

General switching off of the compensation function

Sport -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk

The function for the general compensation of the trip mileage can be generally switched off
with this function. During the switched off state, neither the trip mileage nor the orginal
average speed function will not be correct. However, the advantage is that the time for the
compensation will no longer be needed. To switch on again, switch the max. speed either
off or on.

General tuning activated after the switching off

Off -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

General tuning deactivated after the switching off (default),

i.e., after switching off, the tuning option will have to be reactivated each time.

Turbo -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> Off -> Walk

Automatic compensation activated during standstill

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The kilometre compensation occurs automatically during bicycle standstill.

ECO -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

Automatic compensation deactivated during standstill (default)

The kilometre compensation occurs during bicycle standstill only when the tuning is
deactivated using a mode without tuning support (this is ECO and TOUR as standard).

Turbo -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk -> ECO -> Walk

Increasing the wheel circumference

The function increases the wheel circumference in increments of 2 cm up to a maximum of

20 cm. This enables manual fine calibration of the speed indicator and the kilometre
measurement. After entering the code, the correction value is displayed briefly as speed.
2.0 means + 2 cm wheel circumference.

ECO -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

Important: With the software version 2015 it is possible to change the wheel circumference in a
Nyon and the Intuvia Display function. Once you call this functionality changes and also actual
value takes over to the eSPEED module. So in this case this feature is no longer really needed.
But if you use it then it will work additively to the defined wheel circumference of e-bikes itself.

Reducing the wheel circumference

Turbo -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Eco -> Walk

The function reduces the wheel circumference in increments of -2 cm up to a maximum of

-20 cm. This enables manual fine calibration of the speed indicator and the kilometre
measurement. After entering the code, the correction value is displayed briefly as speed.
2.1 means - 2 cm wheel circumference.

OFF mode deactivates tuning (Default)

OFF -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Sport -> Walk

Selecting the OFF mode deactivates the tuning functionality. After switching on the ebike
the functionality will be in accordance to the setting of the general tuning parameter. As
default the tuning will be activated again. The stored values for the comparation
functionality will be erased.

OFF mode without functionality

Sport -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> OFF -> Walk

In this mode the OFF mode doesn’t effect the tuning mode. We recommend this mode if
the tuning is also activated on the TOUR and ECO mode because otherwise no mode
without tuning is available for the comparation functionality.

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Tuning with half frequency (Default)

Turbo -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Off -> Walk

With this alternative tuning method the possible speed is limited at 50 km/h (s-ebike
higher).

Tuning with constant speed frequency

OFF -> Walk -> Tour -> Walk -> Turbo -> Walk

Please use this tuning method to reach speed above 50 km/h (for 25 km/h limited bikes)
Engine will see a constant signal (< 25 km/h) if you drive faster than 25 km/h. If you will get
an error 503 on longer usages please choose method 1 (half frequency).

10. The NYON HMI and Software version > 2015

From software version 2015 or later the "Performance Line" or "Active Line" message
appears in the Intuvia display during power on. With this software version the wheel size
can be changed in settings. Once you are changing the wheel size by +1 mm and -1 mm
back the eSPEED module will take this wheel size. So please follow this step after doing
the calibration.

With NYON Display everything works just like when you own an Intuvia display. The
wheel size can be taken to the eSPEED module under settings by a brief change of the
size. Please follow this step by after doing the calibration.

In addition, the tuning is enabled in the NYON by default also in the individual modes ID3
and ID4. To enable the tuning in ID1 mode the tuning in ECO Mode must activated. So
both modes will be activated at the same time. The same principle applies also for the ID3
and tour mode.

Note: The NYON activates the OFF Mode during switching from the individual driving to
the default mode. In OFF mode the tuning will be disabled until power on the next time. If
this is disturbed, this function can be deactivated by us of the individual programming (see
Chapter 9).

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11. FAQs

I have a maximum speed of more than 100 km/h.

- That is unfortunately true, as the compensation takes place at a high speed. Use
the maximum speed function of the module. The maximum speed is briefly
displayed during standstill as a result.

My trip mileage is clearly too low.

- You did not perform the compensation. Please switch to a mode without tuning
(ECO or TOUR) during standstill. The missing kilometres will be compensated

My trip mileage is counted up even though I am standing.

- You have activated the compensation and our electronics is compensating the
difference to the actually driven kilometres. The compensation ends when both
values are identical (actually driven route and displayed distance).

I would like to activate the tuning also for the TOUR and ECO modes.
- Enter the described key code according to operating instructions directly after
switching on. Attention, manual compensation can only then be performed in the
OFF mode; the tuning is generally deactivated at the same time.

I cannot program the electronics.

- Programming only functions once directly after the e-bike has been switched on.
- Keep the WALK button pressed for 3-4 seconds. Do it again until the 8 appears
on the HMI.
- Do not move you ebike during programming

After the installation the LEDs do not flash.

- Check the connection.
- The module is defective and should be replaced
- You have acquired the wrong version for your e-bike -> replace

I have misadjusted everything and would like to restore the factory settings
- Start the calibration

My speedometer is inaccurate
- Perform a manual fine calibration of your tyre circumference.
- Correct the tyre size in your settings or just change it back and forward so that
the eSPEED module can capture the size from the settings.

The tuning does not always work

- OFF mode was use during riding the ebike probably. The tuning mode is
switched off in the OFF mode until the next power on. This applies even if the
ebike is in OFF mode powered on. In this case, the tuning is deactivated directly.
Solution: Turn the ebike in an ECO, TOUR, SPORT or TURBO mode on. If
necessary, disable the tuning deactivating function with the OFF mode if you
don’t need the quick deactivation function.

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12. Disposal

European Directive 2002/96/EC applies when disposing of this device. Inform yourself of
the local regulations on the separate collection of electrical and electronic devices. Please
follow the local regulations and do not dispose of the old device with your household
waste.

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