Disabling pedal assist (KT-LCD3 meter)

[phytema]

Hi all

I am using a KT-LCD3 bicycle meter and I want to disable pedal assist. How do I do that? I have the manual for KT-LCD3 but can't find the relevant bit.

 

[docw009]

You cannot disable PAS, but you can set it so it starts in PAS 0, which is no assist. Set C3-0, as that that determines what PAS level the LCD uses on powerup. Choosing 0 makes it start in PAS 0. Choosing 1 starts in PAS 1, etc.

Then set the throttle to always be ON. I believe C4=3 and P4=0 will do this. If set at the default C4-0, the throttle is only active in PAS 1 and higher.

 

[phytema]

Thanks for the reply and happy new year!

You cannot disable PAS, but you can set it so it starts in PAS 0, which is no assist.

I am a bit confused with the terms "disabling PAS" and setting PAS to "no assist". If I understand correctly, setting C3 to 0 means that the motor is active only when I use the throttle? Pedaling has no effect on the motor?

 

[E-HP]

unplug the sensor.

 

[docw009]

Yes, you can unplug the sensor, but that makes you reconnect it should you want to use pedal assist later. Not a big deal, unless you have dressed up the connectors under tape, etc.

C3 determines the level of pedal assist when the controller powers up. Setting it to 0 means no assist. Setting it to 5 gets you PAS5 on powerup. Setting it to 7 got me PAS 6, although the LCD only supports 5 levels.

Set C4=3, P4 = 0, and throttle is enabled. If you don't set C3 right, the throttle only works when you have PAS 1 and higher.

These settings work on my bikes.

 

[E-HP]

C3 determines the level of pedal assist when the controller powers up. Setting it to 0 means no assist. Setting it to 5 gets you PAS5 on powerup. Setting it to 7 got me PAS 6, although the LCD only supports 5 levels.

Interesting. What's that mean? If you ride with PAS 6, is there a difference from PAS 5?

 

[docw009]

Ha ha. Beats me what PAS 6 can do. I'll try it next time.