Update Motor Parameters – Procedure
Tools Needed
- Windows ( 7 or later) computer
- Faraday Utility
- Faraday M5 USB Diagnostic Cable
Procedure
Step One: Disconnect the mode selector
Step Two: Connect the diagnostic cable to top tube cable and mode selector. Take care not bend any pins by lining up the arrows on the connectors.
Step Three: Connect the USB to your computer
Step Four: Open the Faraday Utility. Check there is a COM device highlighted in green. If you don’t see this, click ‘Refresh.’
Step Five: In order to test the connection, select ‘System Info.’ The console should print out similarly to the picture below. Cycle power to the bike if prompted.
Step Six: Select ‘Motor Update.’ In the file browser select the appropriate .xml file. If you have not downloaded the appropriate file yet you can find them here.
Parameters | BB | Motor | Description |
NCTE 43 11 Rev 3 | NCTE or THUN | 43V (Faraday) | plactic cup on BB |
TDCM 43V 11 Rev3 | TDCM | 43V (Faraday) | metal lock ring on BB cup |
THUN Rev4 36V | THUN | 36V (8FUN) | platic cup on BB + 8FUN on motor |
Step Seven: The Utility should log a similar output to the image below. If so, the bike has been updated with the latest parameters. Carefully reconnect the mode selector and test ride the bike.