KING-METER

USERS GUIDE
KM529

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 Contents

1 About the User Manual 1

2 Appearance and Size 2
3 Function Summary 3
4 Monitor Area 4
5 Operation Cautions 4
6 Installation Instruction 4
7 Normal Operation 4
7.1 Power On/Off 4

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 7.2 Speed Display (Real-time speed/Average speed/
Max speed) 5
7.3 Distance (single trip distance & ODO)………….5
7.4 Turn on/off Backlight 5
7.5 PAS Level Selection 6
7.6 Push cruise control………………………………6
7.7 Battery Indicator 7
7.8 Error Code Information 7
8 General Setting. 9
8.1 Wheel Diameter Setting 9
8.2 Speed-limit Setting 9
8.3 Backlight Contrast 10
9 Connection layout 11
10 FAQ 12
11 Quality assurance and warranty scope 13
12 Version changes 13

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1. About the User Manual

Dear user,
To ensure the best performance of your e-bike, please read
through the KM29 product introduction carefully before use.
This user manual covers: Hardware installation, set up and
normal operation. It will also help to limit any confusion and
assist in you to resolve any malfunctions.
2. Appearance and Size

The KM529 is made of PC plastic. It has an operating

temperature range of -20℃ to 60℃. A photo and dimensions of
the KM529 can be found below. (unit: mm)

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3. Function Summary

KM529 provides a wide array of functions and indicators to fit

the user’s needs. The indicated contents are as follows:
◆Battery Voltage
◆Speed (Real-time speed, Average speed and Max speed)
◆Trip distance and Total distance
◆PAS Level
◆Headlight Status
◆Error Code
◆Various parameters settings, such as wheel size, speed-limit,
backlight brightness and so on.

4. Monitor Area

KM529 Monitor Area

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5. Operation Cautions

Take care to use safely. Don’t attempt to disconnect the display

while the battery is on.

Avoid hitting.

Avoid getting wet.

Take the display to be repaired in case of malfunction.

6. Installation Instruction

Fix the display onto the handlebar and adjust to an appropriate

visual angle. Tighten all the connectors.

7. Normal Operation
7.1 Power On/Off

Hold for 2 seconds to turn the display and the controller

on. With display on, hold for 2 seconds to turn off the
power to the e-bike. If the display is off the controller will also
be off. There is less than 1μA of leakage current from the
display while powered off.
When the e-bike is idle for 10 minutes the display will

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automatically shut the system down.
7.2 Speed Display (Real-time speed/Average speed/Max
speed)

After starting up the display the default indication is real-time

speed. Hold and for 2s to change the indicated
information in sequence as below: Real-time Speed (km/h) →
Average Speed (km/h) → Max Speed (km/h).

Real-time speed Average speed Max speed

7.3 Distance Display (Trip Distance/Total Distance)

After starting up the display, default indication is Trip Distance.
Press to change between Trip Distance (km) and Total
Distance (km). This can be seen below.

Trip Distance (TRIP) Total Distance (ODO)

7.4 Turn on/off Backlight

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Hold for 2 seconds to turn on the backlight of the display, this
will cause the headlight to turn on at the same time. Hold
again for 2 seconds to turn the backlight off.

Turn On Backlight

7.5 PAS Level Selection

Press either or to change the output power of the motor.
The power ranges from level 1 to level 5. Level 1 is the
minimum power. Level 5 is the maximum power. The default
value is level 1.

PAS Level 1 PAS Level 2 PAS Level 5

7.6 Push cruise control

Long press on for 2 seconds, start push cruise mode. Motor
will output power at 6km/h, to help riders pushing bike when

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needed.

Push cruise control

This function can only be used when user push the bike. Please
do not use this function when riding.

7.7 Battery Indicator

The display shows the battery capacity in 5 levels. When the
battery has a high voltage, the word FULL will show on the top
of screen. When the battery is under-voltage, the letter E will be
shown on the bottom of screen and the LCD indictor will flash,
prompting a recharge as soon as possible.

High voltage Low voltage

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 Under-voltage Flash
Battery indicator

7.8 Error Code Information

If there is a problem with the electronic system, an error code
will appear automatically. When an error appears, please check
the corresponding part of e-bike or send the display to be
repaired.

Error Code
Following is the detail information of error code:

Error
Definition Solution
Code
21 Current Abnormality Check the motor phases.

22 Throttle Abnormality Inspect if throttle recover original state

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 Inspect if the motor cable is well
23 Motor Abnormality connected. Inspect if cables are well
connected
Non-Hall Controller: Inspect if motor
Motor Hall Signal phases are well-connected;
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Abnormality Hall Controller: Inspect if motor hall is
well-connected.
Check the original brake state when
25 Brake Abnormality
the system is first powered up
Communication Check that all cables are wll
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Abnormality connected to each other.

8. General Setting
When the display is powered on, hold both and for 2
seconds to enter the settings menu and hold for 2 seconds
to quit the settings menu.

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8.1 Wheel Diameter Setting
While in the settings menu press or to select the correct
value to match the wheel diameter. Selectable values include:
16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch, 22 inch, 24 inch, 26 inch, 700C, 28
inch. The default diameter is 26 inch.
Press to confirm the value of wheel diameter and enter next
setting at the same time.

Wheel Diameter setting

8.2 Speed-limit Setting

When the rider’s real-time speed exceeds the speed-limit
setting the controller will cut off power to the motor. The default
speed-limit setting is 25km/h. The values of speed-limit range
from 12km/h to 40km/h. Press or to select the desired
value and then press to confirm and enter the next setting.

Limit Speed Setting

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8.3 Backlight Contrast setting
“bL” means backlight brightness. With level 1 being the dimmest
and level 3 the brightest. The default level is 1. Press or
then modify the backlight brightness and to confirm.

Backlight Brightness setting

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9. Connection layout
Following are the standard connectors for the display to connect
to the controller.

Display to controller Display-side waterproof Controller-side waterproof

Line sequence table

Line Colour Function
1 Red (VCC) Power +
2 Blue (K) Switch
3 Black (GND) Ground
4 Green (RX) Received Data
5 Yellow (TX) Transmitted Data

Some cables use the water-proof connector, users are

not able to see the inside colour in this case.

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10. FAQ
Q：Why can’t turn on the display?
A ： Please check if the cable is well connected with the
controller.
Q：How to deal with the error code display?
A：Contact the e-bike maintenance station in time.
Q: what caused the malfunction when it shows error 30 on the
display?
A: That means the abnormal communication between display
and controller. Please try the suggestions below. If not helpful,
please send the display to retailers or contact us:
1. The connecting of wires between controller and display is
correct or not, in case of cracking or disconnecting.
2. The communication protocol is the same or not.
3. Please change the display or controller. If that works, it
means the replaced part is with problem.

11.Quality assurance and warranty scope

Ⅰ Warranty
1) King-Meter will be responsible for all faults arising during
normal operation that are caused by a quality defect
2) The warranty time is 24 months from the day the display
leaves the factory.
Ⅱ Other items

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The following will either void or fall outside the scope of the
warranty
1) If the display is disassembled
2) Damage due to incorrect installation or operations
3) Housing is broken after the display has left the factory
4) Cable is broken or damaged
5) The fault or damage is caused by the force majeure (such
as fire, earthquake, etc,) or natural disasters (such as
lighting, flooding, etc)
6) Outside of the warranty period

12. Version changes

This manual is based off the general purpose software
(V1.0). As such some of the content may not be applicable
due to software updates or customisation.

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