Troubleshooting – PowerTap SLC+ User Guide User Manual
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Troubleshooting
No display on computer screen
· Computer is asleep – Press [MODE] or [SELECT] on the computer to wake up the computer.
· Batteries need replacement - replace the computer batteries as shown in the maintenance
section of the User Manual.
· Computer is too cold- operating temp. is 32 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit
Computer display is on, but there is no transmission icon
· Hub is asleep - spin the wheel to wake up the hub.
· Computer has not “found” the hub. Press and hold [MODE] and [SELECT] until “Find” appears
on the display. Make sure hub is awake by rotating wheel once.
· Batteries need replacement - replace the hub batteries as shown in the maintenance section
of the User Manual.
· Does the word “watts” appear under the top line? If no than you have entered cycle
computer mode. See cycle computer mode for further instructions.
· Interference with other devices - make sure you are not setting up the PowerTap inside a
building with a lot of electrical noise, neon signs, or near power lines. Bring the PowerTap out
side or away from the electrical disturbance to see if signal returns. Also make sure you don’t
have any other devices on your bike such as lights, magnets or cycle computer sensors.
· PowerTap computer’s batteries are low, replace batteries as shown in the maintenance
section of the User Manual. We recommend using a Cone Wrench to remove the battery cap,
not a coin.
Displayed data blinks or does not function
· Batteries need replacement - replace the computer batteries as shown in the maintenance
section of the User Manual.
· Interference with other devices - make sure you are not setting up the PowerTap inside a
building with a lot of electrical noise, neon signs, or near power lines. Bring the PowerTap
outside or away from the electrical disturbance to see if signal returns. Also make sure you
don’t have any other devices on your bike such as lights, magnets or cycle computer sensors.
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