ITER Adventure Control
Product Information:
The Adventure Control is a device designed for controlling
supported applications on motorcycles. It requires a standard 12VDC
nominal voltage to operate. The device features a retaining bracket
for secure installation on the handlebar and has input leads for
connecting to the motorcycle’s electrical system.
Important Note: The Adventure Control contains strong magnets,
so it should not be placed near pacemakers or other devices
sensitive to magnetic fields.
Product Usage Instructions:
- Retaining Bracket Orientation:
The included retaining bracket is not ambidextrous. Ensure
correct orientation during installation. - Secure Installation:
Secure the Adventure Control cable assembly on the handlebar
using zip ties or other suitable methods. Avoid excessively
straining the cable during installation. - Connection to Motorcycle Electrical System:
Connect the Adventure Control input leads to the motorcycle’s
electrical system. The positive terminal is marked as “12VDC” and
the negative terminal as “GND”. Always connect the negative
terminal first. Apply dielectric grease on the terminals before
installation to ensure good contact and prevent oxidation.Note: The input leads have 6.3mm Faston style tabs.
- Power Backup:
The Adventure Control does not have its own power backup
(battery). It is recommended to ensure a continuous power supply
for uninterrupted operation. - First Connection:
- Download and Install Carpe Control App:
Download and install the Carpe Control app from the Play Store.
If already installed, update it to the latest version. Do not
install the Play Store version on CI Pad. - Grant Permissions:
During installation, grant all permissions requested by the
Carpe Control app. Denying any requested permissions will prevent
the app and subsequently the Adventure Control from
functioning. - Power Connection and App Setup:
Ensure the Adventure Control is connected to power. Open the
Carpe Control app on your Android powered device and follow the
on-screen instructions. Your Android device must be within
Bluetooth range for the connection process to complete. - Bonding:
Once the first connection is completed, a bond is created
between your Android device and the Adventure Control. You can now
start using the Adventure Control to control supported
applications. Refer to the Carpe website for details on supported
applications.
- Download and Install Carpe Control App:
- Subsequent Connections:
- Automatic Connection:
After the initial connection, the Adventure Control will connect
automatically when a bonded device is detected. The connection is
almost instantaneous under normal conditions. - Bonded Device Detection:
In order to detect the presence of a bonded device, the
Adventure Control must be powered and not in idle mode. Bluetooth
must also be enabled and within range on the bonded device. - Idle Mode Activation:
If the Adventure Control is in idle mode while being connected
to power, pressing the button will activate it. The Adventure
Control also activates automatically when power is cycled, such as
when it is newly connected to power and voltage is detected on its
input leads (e.g., when connected to a motorcycle ignition-operated
auxiliary power outlet).
- Automatic Connection:
- Unpairing:
Instructions for unpairing the Adventure Control are not
provided in the text extract. Please refer to the user manual for
detailed instructions. - Initialization Routine:
- Automatic Initialization:
The initialization routine is started when the Adventure Control
enters active mode. It includes checking voltage on the input and
calibration of the joystick. From a practical perspective, the
initialization routine is almost instant, and its completion is
indicated by displaying an LED color code representing the voltage
on the input. - Joystick Calibration:
During the initialization procedure, do not operate the joystick
as it may not be calibrated properly. Wait a few seconds until you
see a steady color on all buttons before using the Adventure
Control.
- Automatic Initialization:
Adventure Control User Manual
v1.1 WARNING STRONG MAGNETS INSIDE WARNING
Do not place near pacemakers or other devices/objects sensiFve to magneFc field
1. DescripFon
2. MounFng 2.1. Adventure Control (,,Adv Ctrl”) is designed for permanent installa;on on 22mm diameter handlebar. 2.2. Create adequate space on handlebar so that Adv Ctrl fits between handlebar grip and stock instrument cluster. 2.3. Depending on your riding style (mostly on the foot pegs / siGng down) rotate Adv Ctrl to find appropriate angle to have its control elements within reach of your thumb. 2.4. Use the provided bracket and M4 screws to secure Adv Ctrl on the handlebar. Do not use excessive torque, which could break the bracket or Adv Ctrl housing. Required tool (not provided): 2,5mm HEX key.
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2.5. The included retaining bracket is not ambidextrous. Correct orienta;on:
2.6. Secure the Adv Ctrl cable assembly on the handlebar by e.g. zip ;es. Do NOT excessively strain the cable:
2.7. Connect Adv Ctrl input leads with motorcycle electrical system (standard 12VDC nominal voltage is required). Posi;ve terminal is marked as ,,12VDC”, nega;ve as ,,GND”. Always connect “GND” first. Hint: apply dielectric grease (baiery contacts fat) on the terminals prior to installa;on to ensure good contact and prevent oxida;on.
2.8. There are 6,3mm Faston style tabs on the input leads. 2.9. Adv Ctrl does not have its own power backup (baiery). Therefore, it is recommended to
connect Adv Ctrl to the motorcycle auxiliary power socket that is always powered, otherwise Adv Ctrl will shut down when igni;on will be in OFF posi;on. Alterna;vely, Adv Ctrl can be connected directly to the onboard motorcycle baiery, PROVIDED a fuse box with no more than 5V fuse is installed between Adv Ctrl input leads and the baiery. To connect Adv Ctrl to the motorcycle baiery, you can use Carpe Baiery Extension Cable (sold separately). 2.10.Should you choose to use Adv Ctrl magne;c sensor reading capability, connect standard magne;c reed sensor (2 wire) to the connector marked as ,,SENSOR”. Connec;ng SENSOR is only required, in case you plan to use front wheel revolu;ons readings and it is not required for normal Adv Ctrl operaFon. The SENSOR connec;on is polarity ignorant. DO NOT connect the SENSOR with stock front wheel sensor on your motorcycle or Adv Ctrl will be destroyed (different voltage levels). In other words, except connec;ng the 12VDC and GND terminals, Adv Ctrl MUST NOT be connected to your motorcycle electrical system/electronics through the SENSOR.
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3. Use
3.1. Adv Ctrl is not opera;onal as a self-standing device. It requires installa;on of the companion somware Carpe Control app and enabling certain services to run on your Android powered smart device.
3.2. In order to work properly, Adv Ctrl MUST be connected to your Android powered smart device via the companion somware Carpe Control app (do not make manual Bluetooth connec;on).
3.3. First connecFon
3.3.1.Download and install Carpe Control app from Play Store (pre-installed on CI Pad). If already installed, update it to the latest version (check for updates on Play Store in case of other than CI Pad device / check for updates in Carpe Manager in case of CI Pad). DO NOT install Play Store version of Carpe Control app on CI Pad.
3.3.2.Grant all permissions requested by Carpe Control app during installa;on. If you deny any of the requested permissions, Carpe Control app (and subsequently Adv Ctrl) will not work.
3.3.3.Ensure Adv Ctrl is connected to power. Then open Carpe Control app on your Android powered device and follow on-screen instruc;ons. Your Android powered device must be within Bluetooth range, to complete the process.
3.3.4.Once the first connec;on is completed, a bond is created between your Android powered device and Adv Ctrl and you can start using Adv Ctrl to control supported applica;ons (see Carpe website for details).
3.3.5.Adv Ctrl may be bonded to more than 1 Android powered device. WARNING make sure only one of the previously bonded devices has ac;ve Bluetooth, when both are within range of Adv Ctrl it is not possible to control to which device Adv Ctrl would connect (first come first serve in terms of Bluetooth connec;on rou;ne). If you must keep Bluetooth ac;ve on both previously bonded devices for any reason, you will need to delete connec;on to Adv Ctrl on the one, that you presently do not intent to use together with Adv Ctrl (please see Sec;on 3.5).
3.4. Subsequent connecFons
3.4.1.Following the ini;al connec;on described in Sec;on 3.2, Adv Ctrl will connect automa;cally when a bonded device is detected. The connec;on is almost instantaneous under normal condi;ons.
3.4.2.In order to detect the presence of a bonded device: (A) Adv Ctrl must be powered and not in idle mode, (B) Bluetooth must be enabled and within range on the bonded device.
3.4.3.If Adv Ctrl is in idle mode while being connected to power, pressing Buion will ac;vate it. Adv Ctrl ac;vates automa;cally when power is cycled, i.e. when it is newly connected to power and voltage is detected on its input leads (in case you connected it to your motorcycle igni;on operated auxiliary power outlet, this requires puGng the igni;on to ON posi;on).
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3.5. Unpairing
3.5.1.Pairing rela;onship between your Android powered device and Adv Ctrl can be deleted either manually in the device Bluetooth manager or directly via the func;on in Carpe Control app Configura;on Delete controller.
3.6. IniFalizaFon rouFne explained (automaFc)
3.6.1. Ac;ve mode is indicated by blue LED blink on Buion and green LED on Buion + and Buion (Adv Ctrl enters ac;ve mode when newly connected to power or revived from idle mode by pressing Buion while being connected to power).
3.6.2. Ini;aliza;on rou;ne is started when Adv Ctrl enters the ac;ve mode, and it includes checking voltage on input and calibra;on of the joys;ck. From prac;cal perspec;ve, the ini;aliza;on rou;ne is almost instant, and its comple;on is indicated by displaying LED color code represen;ng voltage on input (see Sec;on 4.4.5).
3.6.3.DO NOT operate the joys;ck during ini;aliza;on procedure or the joys;ck will not be calibrated properly (hint: just wait couple seconds un;l you see steady color on all buions).
3.6.4.As soon as the ini;aliza;on rou;ne is complete, Adv Ctrl is ready to use (as men;oned above – from prac;cal perspec;ve Adv Ctrl is ready to be used almost instantaneously amer connec;ng to power).
3.6.5.When Adv Ctrl is ac;ve and connected to previously bonded Android powered device, LED color scheme changes to selected backlight color (white in default, can be modified by the user) normally 1 second following ini;aliza;on.
3.6.6.Pressing a buion is indicated by increased LED intensity on the buion being pressed.
3.6.7.DO NOT use buion combos (pressing more than one buion at the same ;me) during normal opera;on.
3.7. Power saving features
3.7.1.Adv Ctrl has advance power saving feature idle mode. When in idle mode, it only consumes 2mA of energy and can stay connected to your motorcycle baiery for extended periods of ;me without draining it.
3.7.2.Idle mode is indicated by “breathing” red LED on Buion . To wake up Adv Ctrl from idle, press Buion , which resumes normal opera;on (following ini;aliza;on procedure see Sec;on 3.6).
3.7.3.Idle mode is triggered by any of the following events:
3.7.3.1. manually in hardware set-up mode. See Sec;on 4.3.2.1;
3.7.3.2. automa;cally triggered by input voltage drop below 13V with no user input for more than 60 seconds (engine not running) you can keep using Adv Ctrl with engine off, as long as you press a buion or move joys;ck once per minute (e.g. when planning route with engine off);
3.7.3.3. automa;cally triggered when Adv Ctrl is not in use (no user inputs on the buions or joys;ck and no input from SENSOR (SENSOR not connected or bike sta;onary)) for more than 120 minutes. In this case, idle mode is independent from voltage level, i.e. amer 2 hours without using Adv Ctrl idle mode is triggered even on bikes with LiFePo baieries, which have higher nominal voltage than 13V. ULW Czech, s.r.o.
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4. SeZng up Adv Ctrl 4.1. None of the steps described below in this Sec;on are required for normal opera;on all is ready out of the box. 4.2. There is a host of adjustment possibili;es to tweak Adv Ctrl to your liking. Some seGngs are available through the Carpe Control app only, some can be also accessed directly on Adv Ctrl.
4.3. Hardware side seZngs
4.3.1.Adv Ctrl side set-up mode is entered by simultaneously pressing Buion and Buion – . Set-up mode is indicated by blue color on all 3 LEDs (regardless of backlight color pre-set).
4.3.2.When Adv Ctrl side set-up mode is entered: 4.3.2.1. Buion : enter idle mode. To revived Adv Ctrl from idle press Buion again, following which Adv Ctrl will go directly to normal opera;on (set-up mode is exited automa;cally). Idle mode is indicated by breathing red LED on Buion ;
4.3.2.2. Buion + : show input voltage level for 2 seconds (see Sec;on 4.4.6 for details). Amer that at all LEDs go back to blue (= set-up mode);
4.3.2.3. Buion – : exit Setup Mode; 4.3.2.4. Joys;ck Up / Down: increase/decrease backlight intensity. Newly selected LED
intensity is pre-viewed in selected back-light color for 2 seconds, following which the LEDs go back to blue (= set-up mode). It is not recommended to use more than 50% brightness in loca;ons with high temperatures or overhea;ng might occur; 4.3.2.5. Joys;ck Lem / Right: toggle backlight color. Available colors: Red, Green, Blue, White, Orange (the Adv Ctrl semi-transparent housing has a color ;nt of it’s own, so the selected color might not be exact representa;on of the pre-set. This applies especially to “White”). When a selec;on is made, the newly selected back-light color is pre-viewed for 2 seconds, following which the LEDs go back to blue (= set-up mode).
4.4. LED Color Codes 4.4.1.Selected back-light color on all LEDs connected to Bluetooth, ready for opera;on (default color is White sort of );
4.4.2.Rapid blue blink on Buion : Bluetooth pairing;
4.4.3.Rapid blue blink on Buion plus green/red combina;on on other LEDs: ini;aliza;on procedure running/Bluetooth connec;on lost;
4.4.4.steady blue on all LEDs: Adv Ctrl hardware set-up mode (too bad, if you selected blue as your back-light color it will be deceiving );
4.4.5.red ,,breathing” LED on Buion : connected to power, idle mode.
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4.4.6.Ba^ery Level (Input Voltage) IndicaFon Voltage level on Adv Ctrl input is indicated by different LED color codes:
4.4.6.1. 3 Green LEDs – Voltage is above 13V; 4.4.6.2. 2 Green LEDs – Voltage between 12.5V and 13V; 4.4.6.3. 1 Green LED – Voltage is between 12V and 12.5V; 4.4.6.4. 3 Red LEDs – Voltage is between 11.5V and 12V; 4.4.6.5. 2 Red LEDs – Voltage is between 11V and 11.5V; 4.4.6.6. 1 Red LED – Voltage is bellow 11V. This feature can be used to check approximate voltage level of the motorcycle baiery with engine powered down. What it checks exactly is voltage level on the Adv Ctrl input leads, i.e. this voltage might be affected by various variables on your bike and, therefore, might not exactly correspond to the motorcycle baiery level.
4.5. Carpe Control app seZngs 4.5.1.Addi;onal seGngs are available in the Carpe Control app under: 4.5.1.1. CONFIGURE > JOYSTICK SENSIBILITY. Sensi;vity of the joys;ck can be increased or decreased. Increasing sensi;vity is generally not recommended, especially on motorcycles producing significant vibra;ons. On the contrary, reducing sensi;vity can mi;gate issues associated with high-vibra;on environment on some bikes; 4.5.1.2. CONFIGURE > BUTTON BACKLIGHT. Allows to set back-light color and intensity. It is not recommended to use more than 50% brightness in loca;ons with high temperatures or overhea;ng might occur. 4.5.2.Under Configure tab in Carpe Control app, you can select to have input voltage displayed on the app main screen.
4.6. LEDs can also be controlled in the HUD (long press Buion during normal opera;on to access HUD).
5. OperaFng consideraFons 5.1. Never exceed opera;ng parameters stated in Sec;on 6 or Adv Ctrl will get damaged or destroyed. 5.2. Ensure correct polarity of the Adv Ctrl input leads.
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5.3. Do not pull on the Adv Ctrl cable assembly:
5.4. Do not strain the Adv Ctrl cable assembly:
5.5. When disconnec;ng the Adv Ctrl cable assembly from your motorcycle or when disconnec;ng the magne;c sensor, never pull wires:
5.6. Check all screws on Adv Ctrl enclosure amer every ride. If they come loose, apply mild thread-locking agent and re-torque them as required. Do not apply excessive torque or damage to the Adv Ctrl enclosure will occur. Max torque is 0,08Nm /8Ncm (rule of thumb the seal between the plas;c parts needs to be squashed just a liile). Loose screws will compromise water;ghtness of the enclosure. Water ingress will destroy Adv Ctrl. Hint: thread-locking agent was applied during producFon to all screws holding the Adv Ctrl enclosure together, so they do not need to be re-torqued under normal operaFng condiFons. ULW Czech, s.r.o. V Ráji 34, Praha 9 – Hostavice, 198 00, CZ, ICO: 28256212, DIC: CZ28256212
5.7. Check that Adv Ctrl enclosure is intact amer every ride, especially amer a crash. If cracks appear in the housing, it must be replaced to prevent water ingress and destruc;on of Adv Ctrl electronics. Adv Ctrl enclosure cannot be replaced by you and must be sent to Carpe for replacement (contact Carpe support team before you do that).
5.8. Exceeding upper storage temperature range will result in damage to the Adv Ctrl electronics and de-magne;za;on of NdFeB magnets used for joys;ck centering and opera;on.
5.9. Exceeding upper opera;ng temperature range will result in overhea;ng. When overhea;ng occurs, Adv Ctrl will resume its normal opera;on amer it cools down to normal opera;ng temperature (unless the heat exceeded the opera;ng parameters to such degree to inflict permanent damage).
5.10.It is recommended not to leave Adv Ctrl exposed to direct sunshine in high-temperature loca;ons. When parking motorcycle in shade is not an op;on, cover Adv Ctrl with a piece of cloth to prevent overhea;ng. Under normal opera;ng condi;ons, heat is not an issue when moving (airflow will ensure sufficient heat dissipa;on). However, in high temperature loca;ons it is not recommended to use more than 50% brightness for buions’ back-light, to reduce heat generated by Adv Ctrl internal LED driver.
5.11.DO NOT apply jet water on Adv Ctrl (e.g. when cleaning your motorcycle, avoid hiGng Adv Ctrl with direct stream from WAP or other jet water system). When installing Adv Ctrl on your motorcycle, do not place it into direct airstream high speed riding in rain can create similar condi;ons like jet water.
6. SpecificaFons
· Opera;ng voltage: 10-15V DC.
· Average power consump;on when in use: 40mA@12V (BT Connected, Wheel Sensor being used and 3 LEDs at max brightness).
· Average power consump;on when idle mode: 2mA.
· Water and dust resistant. Official IP ra;ng has not been done, but Adv Ctrl is designed to survive on a motorcycle in any weather condi;ons (subject to opera;ng limita;ons stated in Sec;on 5).
· Opera;ng temperature: minus 15 to 60 C° (the upper range includes heat accumulated in the Adv Ctrl enclosure by external sources, such as the Sun).
· Storage temperature: minus 15 to 80C° (the upper range includes heat accumulated in the Adv Ctrl enclosure by external sources, such as the Sun).
· Control elements:
· 1x HALL joys;ck;
· 3x mechanical pushbuion.
· Maximum opera;ng force on control elements: 2kg.
· Normal opera;ng force on control elements: 0,5kg.
· User feedback system: 3xRGB LED.
· Maximum SENSOR frequency: 40Hz (that equals to more than 300km/h with 21-inch wheel).
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· Connectors:
· 6,3mm Faston tab on power input;
· JST 02R-JWPF-VSLE style connector for SENSOR.
· Dimensions WxLxH: 22x77x30 (height above handlebar excluding joys;ck)
7. Disclaimer
7.1. Unless explicitly stated for a specific Carpe Iter item (Adv Ctrl, CI Pad, Holder, their accessories, brackets and other Carpe Iter equipment) (“Item”) otherwise, no tes;ng or homologa;on procedures were taken to ensure compliance with regula;ons associated with using the Items in regular traffic on the streets. Use at your own risk.
7.2. Make sure that Items with sharp edges are posi;oned so that the sharp edge does not face the rider. Always dismount Items, which you are not currently using especially empty holders and brackets (which may form a sharp edge when empty).
7.3. Even if the Items are mounted to your vehicle properly, you might suffer an injury to your body (bruises, tearing, fractures, etc.) or damage to your gear (tearing, breakage, etc.) especially in case of an accident (e.g. dismoun;ng your vehicle in other than standard way).
7.4. Manuals and use instruc;ons are only provided in electronic form and can be viewed and/or downloaded on our website. Manuals and instruc;ons for use shall not be provided in printed form.
7.5. Our manuals and instruc;ons for use assume casual experience with smart devices (such as smartphones) and basic manual dexterity. I case of doubt, installa;on of Items on a vehicle must be performed by a specialized workshop.
7.6. Manuals and instruc;ons for use, as well as technical support are only provided in English.
8. Warranty
8.1. Carpe provides world-wide warranty in the scope set forth below for defects, which exist upon delivery of an Item to the shipping address provided by you upon purchase and which shall manifest within the period of 2 year as of the date of the original purchase, if you are a consumer, and 1 year as of the date of the original purchase, if you are a business (you provided business iden;fica;on number or VAT number upon purchase). This warranty does not apply to somware and baieries (see below). The date of dispatch of an Item to your shipping address is deemed to represent the date of original purchase.
8.2. Limited 6 months warranty is provided for baieries included in an Item or, as the case may be, sold separately. In the course of this limited baiery warranty, we guarantee that the baiery will retain at least 60% of its nominal capacity. No warranty is provided for baieries beyond the period of 6 months following the date of original purchase. Warranty for baieries is subject to adhering to the use instruc;ons set forth above.
8.3. Our warranty only covers defects that preclude the use of an Item for its purpose. In view of the intended purpose of use of the Items, our warranty does not cover in par;cular: defects of cosme;c nature, such as discolora;on, paint fading, rus;ng that does not hinder the use, etc.
8.4. Our warranty is subject to adhering to manuals and use instruc;ons published on our website or stated above in this manual for individual Items. Our warranty does not cover defects occurring due to misuse of Items and lack of their maintenance. Our warranty does not cover usual wear and tear.
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8.5. No warranty is provided for somware. 8.6. No warranty is provided for defects occurring as a result of outside forces (abrasion, shock,
water, pressure, vibra;on, UV light, etc.). 8.7. Plas;c and rubber parts of Items are considered expendable material. 8.8. Item, in respect of which our defect warranty is claimed, including a detailed wriien
descrip;on of the defect, must be delivered for inspec;on to the address of our seat or other address published for that purpose on our website. Any and all cost associated with the delivery, including without limita;on fees and other du;es incurred by us in associa;on with re-impor;ng the Items into EU, will be borne by you and we will be en;tled to request the respec;ve reimbursement to be credited to our bank account before your warranty claim is processed. 8.9. We shall be free to choose any of the following ac;ons to sa;sfy your warranty claim: 8.9.1.repair, if repair is economical; 8.9.2.adequate monetary compensa;on; 8.9.3.replacement of the defec;ve Item. 8.10.We may always choose to replace a defec;ve Item instead of carrying out a repair or providing monetary compensa;on. 8.11.your warranty claim shall be reviewed and responded to within 30 days following the delivery of the defec;ve Items our address provided by us for that purpose. 8.12.It is strongly recommended that you contact us by email before dispatching an Item, in respect of which you plan to claim warranty. We might choose to sa;sfy your claim without the need to return the defec;ve Item, which will safe ;me and shipping cost.
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