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FOBO Bike 2
User Manual
Version 1.6
(For iOS 9.3 and Android 5.0 or later)
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Contents
1 Introduction
2 About FOBO Bike 2
3 Importance of tire care
4 Product Description of FOBO Bike 2
4.1 Tire Sensor unit
4.2 Sensor lock nuts & wrench
5 Using FOBO Bike
5.1 Installing FOBO Bike 2 App
5.2 Installing FOBO Bike 2 sensors
5.3 Setting up multiple users (FOBO Share)
5.4 Disable, Release, Replace and Rotate sensor
5.5 Gauge Pressure
5.6 Setting Page
5.7 How to change default bike image
5.8 Overlay services
5.9 Reference Pressure
5.10 Sensor Firmware Upgrade
5.11 “Group Ride” Feature
6 FOBO Bike 2 Alert messages
7 FOBO Bike 2 sensor (TM1802 ) Specifications
8 Warning
9 Regulatory Information
10 Intellectual Properties
11 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer
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1 Introduction
FOBO Bike 2 is a SMART Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for every biker.
With its patented technologies, it provides the following features/functions:
View on demand tire pressure & temperature
Monitors tire pressure in real time while riding or when in Bluetooth range
Detects slow or fast leak and alerts users to anomalies.
Sends instant audio, haptic and text alerts on a smartphone/smart watch/Bluetooth
headset
Easy to install without running wires, drilling holes, and tedious programming
FOBO Bike 2 uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology for connectivity to compatible smart phones
and smart watches. With low power consumption of Bluetooth 5.0, the sensor is designed
to last up to 1 year on a CR1632. (NOTE: Battery life may vary according to usage
and climatic temperature. Operating under extreme cold may drastically reduce
battery life). The TPMS also uses award winning automotive grade pressure sensor that
is sensitive to finer pressure change than its predecessor.
Please ensure that your smartphone has Bluetooth Smart Ready (Bluetooth 4.0 or above)
capability in order to use FOBO Bike 2. Currently FOBO Bike 2 works best with iOS 9.3
and Android 5.0 or later.
Before starting to use FOBO Bike 2, please download FOBO Bike 2 App onto your
smartphone from Google Play Store or Apple AppStore.
FOBO Bike 2 is a product designed and produced by Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
(“Salutica”), a Malaysian company with its address at No. 3, Jalan Zarib 6, Kawasan
Perindustrian Zarib, 31500 Lahat, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
2 About FOBO Bike 2
FOBO Bike 2 monitors your bike tires non-stop around the clock. Most riders have
encountered situations where they need to rush for an urgent appointment only to be
stranded by a flat tire. A conventional Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) for
bikes could not alert you in advance conveniently because it requires the use of a separate
receiver. With FOBO Bike 2, you will get an alert as soon as the tire pressure drops below
a certain pre-set level and as long as your smartphone is within the Bluetooth range
(~30m) and App is running in the background. This alert gives you time to get the
deflated tire fixed before you need to use your bike.
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FOBO Bike 2 system consists of 2 sensors, and the FOBO Bike 2 App. It requires a
compatible smartphone and the FOBO Bike 2 App for installation.
Replace your tire valve caps with the FOBO Bike 2 sensors and pair them according to
the App‟s simple on-screen instruction.
NOTE: Under certain conditions the signals from FOBO Bike 2 sensors may be
blocked by surrounding objects or structures. If this occurs, please move around the
vehicle in order to capture signals from all the sensors.
The sensors will measure tire pressure of individual tires and transmit via Bluetooth to
your smartphone. In the event of a problem with your tire pressure or temperature, the
FOBO Bike 2 App on your smartphone will alert you. FOBO Bike 2 App can monitor
concurrently up to 19 wheels. You will receive data from the tire pressure sensors for all
your bikes through a touch of your finger.
If you would like to share your bike with family members or friends and ensure that are
protected by properly inflated tires, you can allow others to access your FOBO Bike 2
sensors with permission through the FoboShare function in a few easy steps. With
FoboShare, the other user (Sharee) just needs to download the FOBO Bike 2 App and get
your authorization to receive alerts (if pressure or temperature is above or below the pre-
set limits) and view pressure and temperature data on their own smartphones immediately.
DISCLAIMER: FOBO BIKE 2 IS NOT A DEVICE THAT PREVENTS
ACCIDENTS. IT IS ALSO NOT A DEVICE THAT PREVENTS TIRES FROM
BECOMING DEFLATED OR OVERINFLATED. FOBO BIKE 2 IS NOT A
SUBSTITUTE FOR SAFE TIRE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES. PLEASE
CONTINUE TO TAKE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHILE RIDING AND
TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY OF YOUR VEHICLE’S TIRE CONDITION TO
ENSURE SAFETY WHILE RIDING. YOU SHOULD CONTINUE TO PRACTICE
PROPER TIRE CARE AND SCHEDULED TIRE MAINTENANCE.
3 Importance of Tire Care
It is extremely important to ensure bike tires are properly inflated for safety while riding.
However, many riders tend to neglect proper tire care and maintenance. The bike tires are
the only contact points between the bike and the road. The weight of the bike and rider are
supported by the air pressure inside the tires. Improperly inflated bike tires may cause
serious accidents on the road.
When bike tires are underinflated, a rider may feel instability while taking a corner or lack
of response when maneuvering the bike. On top of that, underinflated tires reduce the
bike‟s braking distance. The additional rolling resistance may cause build-up of heat
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which may lead to the de-lamination of the tire materials as well as damage to the tire‟s
sidewall thus increasing the chances of a tire blow-out. Underinflated tires will also cause
accelerated wear on the tire and also uneven tire wear. Gas mileage will also be affected
due to additional rolling resistance when riding with underinflated tires.
On the other hand, an overinflated bike tire will cause accelerated wear on the center
portion of the tire resulting in uneven tire wear. It would also result in a harsher ride and
makes the tire more susceptible to damage when going over potholes or debris on the road.
What is the optimum tire pressure? There are a lot of information about this subject in
internet forums and web articles. A quick guide for better understanding of tire pressure
below:-
1) Bike manufacturers recommend the optimum tire pressure for their bike models.
They may recommend different tire pressure for front and rear tires so please
follow the recommendation in the bike user manual. These recommended
pressures usually meant for comfort riding and optimum performance of the bike.
It is not advisable to go below the recommended pressure level.
2) The bike manufacturer recommended tire pressure is “cold pressure”. When you
ride your bike to the gas station, the friction on the road will heat up your bike
tires within a few minutes. Typically there will 1 psi (~7kPa) increase in air
pressure for every 10 deg F (5.6 deg C) rise in temperature, and vice versa for
decrease in air pressure. It is advisable to inflate the tire pressure with this
compensated pressure above the recommended pressure.
3) Air pressure in tires is affected by changes in temperature. Check and adjust your
tire pressure whenever there is a drastic change in environment temperature, e.g.
change of seasons.
4) A tire will normally lose its pressure through natural causes unless accelerated by
a puncture, faulty valve or damaged wheels. It is advisable to change the tire
valves or at least check the valves condition every time you change a new set of
tires. Under normal condition, a set of tires could deflate at a rate of up to 2 psi per
month. It is good practice to check your tire pressure regularly and top up to the
optimum pressure.
5) Every bike tire has a maximum inflation pressure. It is not advisable to inflate to
the maximum inflation pressure of the tire. Follow the bike manufacturer‟s
recommended tire pressure instead.
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4 Product Description of FOBO Bike 2
4.1 Tire Sensor Unit
Knob cover - Waterproof cover. Please ensure the red silicon ring is
intact to prevent water from getting into electronics
compartment.
Single internal battery - CR1632 coin cell battery. When replacing battery, please
ensure the “+” sign of the battery is facing up, away from
PCB.
Internal PCB - Internal electronics circuit (The pressure sensor chip is
mounted within this PCBA, and it senses the tire pressure
against a built-in vacuum, resulting in an Absolute
Pressure reading. The internal firmware will then subtract
the sea-level pressure of 101.3 Kpa (14.7 psi) from this
reading. This final reading which will be shown in the app
Metal Thread
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can be termed as i) Tire Absolute Pressure minus sea
level pressure, or ii) Gage Pressure reference to sea-level
altitude. With this formulation, Fobo Bike 2 sensor will
read the same pressure value for any given time,
irrespective of altitude (assuming a constant temperature).
This will ensure the correct tire footprint per vehicle
manufacturer‟s pressure recommendation, for all altitude
above sea-level, given a constant temperature.
As a corollary, a tire with a Fobo reading of, say 40 psi at
an altitude of 5000ft, will read the same 40 psi when
driven to sea-level, given a constant temperature. In
reality, it will read higher due to the warmer temperature
at sea-level, and may need some air release if the
temperature difference is great. Tire pressure generally
will increase 1 psi (~7kPa) for every 10 deg F (5.6 deg C)
rise in temperature.
Fobo wishes to highlight the above formulation is for
usage at sea-level and above, and will not be accurate for
use otherwise. In practice, this should not be an issue as
the lowest area on earth will result in an insignificant error
of 0.3 psi (~2 Kpa).
For users who wish to retain „Gage Pressure Reading‟, the
Fobo Bike App has a Gage Pressure, adjusted to local
altitude using cell towers or individual phone barometer if
available.
FOBO Bike 2 sensor units are designed to be robust and operate reliably 24x7 to
provide tire information around the clock. It is designed to be water proof (IP57)
and by our special use of custom engineering plastics, it will be able to withstand
road salts or other common automotive chemicals (petrol, engine oil, bike wash
shampoo etc.).
Our designers have designed the sensors to ensure that there is no air leakage as it
replaces the tire‟s original valve cap. There is no need to screw on the sensor
extremely tight. Apply a reasonable hand twist force to ensure the sensor is securely
installed and should be able to be removed by hand with ease.
Note that the sensor position is fixed during installation. When installing the sensors,
please follow the on-screen prompt of the FOBO Bike 2 App. Do not screw on the
tire sensors until instructed by the FOBO Bike 2 App. After installation, in the event
the tire sensors positions are mixed up, usually after performing a tire rotation
maintenance, you can easily re-position the sensors to their correct position by
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selecting „Rotate Tires‟ on the FOBO Bike 2 App and follow the on-screen
instructions. This eliminates the need to remove the tire sensors physically.
A missing or damaged sensor can be replaced easily, through the FOBO Bike 2 App.
You will need to purchase a replacement sensor which you can do so online at
www.my-fobo.com.
NOTE: Battery life span up to 1 year is an estimate based on normal use at 23 °C.
Battery life may vary according to usage and climatic temperature.
Battery life span will change due to the following reasons:
1) Frequent change of pressure threshold setting in the App.
2) Disabling & enabling of sensors.
3) Release & pairing.
4) Removal & screw-on of sensors.
5) Operating under extreme cold/hot temperature.
6) Testing of product.
7) Rotation.
8) Trigger alert or let activated alerts unattended.
9) Multiple removal and screw-on of sensors for equalizing all tire pressures.
All these activities will drain a battery very fast and affect the battery life span.
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4.2 Sensor Lock nuts and wrench
FOBO Bike 2 sensors are tied to a FOBO account after installation. They are not re-
usable or transferable without the owner consent. This is a theft deterrent feature to
discourage theft.
As an additional anti-theft feature, all FOBO Bike 2 package comes with lock-nuts
and a special wrench. FOBO Bike 2 sensor functionality is not affected if you do
not use the lock-nuts.
The lock nuts and wrench are made of custom engineering plastics that can
withstand road salts and common automotive chemicals (gasoline, engine oil, bike
wash shampoo, etc.).
In order to use the lock nuts, you must first install the lock nut to the tire valve (with
the bump facing tire rim). Screw in the lock nut all the way down and ensure that
there is still a minimum of 5 thread count on the tire valve for the sensor unit to be
screwed on. If there is insufficient thread for the tire sensor, it may lead to air
leakage. A solution for this would be to change the tire valve to one with a longer
thread. Next, screw in the tire sensor unit until it is reasonably tight. Then use your
finger to unscrew the lock nut outwards (i.e. anti-clockwise) until it pushes against
the bottom of the sensor unit. Use the wrench to tighten the lock nut. The resultant
friction force will make it difficult to remove the sensor unit without loosening the
lock nut. Hold the valve stem with one hand and tighten the lock nut with the
wrench on another hand. This is to avoid the valve from twisting making it unable
to tighten the lock nut.
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WARNING: Do not apply too much force to tighten the lock-nut. You may face
difficulty to loosen the lock nut.
NOTE: If your tire valve is too short, you shouldn‟t use the lock nut as this will
block the sensors from being completely screwed on the tire valve and causes air
leak. Our sensors are designed to work on a tire valve with a minimum of 5 thread
counts.
Use the key chain provided to keep the wrench together with your bike keys, so that
you don‟t have to worry about misplaced wrench when you need to remove the
sensors when refilling air to your tires.
It is recommended to apply some soap water (on the tire valve installed with
FOBO Bike 2 sensor) after installing a sensor in order to check for any leakage.
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Step by step diagram to use FOBO BIKE 2 Lock-Nut and
wrench
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5 Using FOBO Bike 2
5.1 Installing FOBO Bike 2 App
You are required to have a smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth Smart)
capability in order to use FOBO Bike 2. The smartphone also must be running on
iOS 9.3 and Android 5.0 or later. Follow the steps below to install FOBO Bike 2:-
Step 1: Download FOBO Bike 2 App onto your smartphone
For iPhone users, download from Apple‟s AppStore. For Android users,
download from Google Play store. Search for “FOBO Bike 2”.
Android
IOS
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Step 2: Launch FOBO Bike 2 App and sign in using Facebook, Google or your
personal email address.
Follow the below steps if you choose to login using “Sign in with email”:
Click on “Sign in with email”.
Key in your email, First name & surname, Password and click save.
You will be brought to the FOBO Bike 2 App‟s Home screen.
Pictures shown are for illustration purpose only
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Note:
Please remember the password you entered while creating an account. You can
click on “Trouble signing in” option on sign in page to get instructions on how to
reset password.
If you do not receive any email (to reset password) from FOBO Admin after 15
minutes (with a good internet connection), please write in to
[email protected]. FOBO representative will be in touch with you to solve
the issue.
IMPORTANT:
FOBO Bike 2 sensors are locked to your FOBO account as an anti-theft deterrent.
Stolen sensors cannot be used by anyone else other than the FOBO account owner.
Location service is required to be enabled for the FOBO Bike 2 App (FOBO Bike
App does not use the GPS function to track your location). The location service on
the iOS/Android system has other functionality that the FOBO Bike 2 App uses to
operate properly. It will ensure FOBO Bike 2 functions as designed, mainly for alert
functions, and also for the gauge pressure feature to work as required by users living
at high altitudes. FOBO Bike 2 is designed to be a low energy system and does not
drain your smartphone battery excessively.
By submitting your information to sign up as a new user account, you acknowledge
your acceptance to the terms and conditions of our Software Licensing Agreement
and Privacy Policy.
5.2 Installing FOBO Bike 2 sensors
NOTE:
Do not install the sensors to the bike tire valves until prompted by the FOBO Bike 2
App‟s on screen instruction.
To minimize the risk of potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) attack, please hold
the tire rim when screwing the sensors on to the tire valves. ESD may cause
damage to the sensor or impair its function.
Installing FOBO Bike 2 sensors on more than one bike which are closely parked
may cause cross interference to the Bluetooth signals. Please install FOBO Bike 2
on one bike at a time.
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WARNING!
Please ensure sufficient clearance between installed FOBO Bike 2 sensor and
any part of the bike. There is a risk of damage to the sensor or ripping off valve
from the rim or sudden air leak if clearance is insufficient; the valve may
deflect under strenuous vibration.
Ensure sensor clearance with vehicle parts is 10 mm (3/8”) and 3 mm (1/8”) for
installation on a rubber valve and a metal valve, respectively. (For metal valve only,
the most definitive test is to push the motorcycle which has been installed with
the sensors for a short distance forward or backward to ensure that the closest
part such as the brake caliper does not knock or touch the mounted sensors.)
RUBBER VALVE: FOBO strongly recommends use of sensors with only metal
valves as many as user finds that it is difficult to determine the fitness conditions of
rubber valves. Use of sensors with rubber valves can cause a leak of tire blowout
which it turns leads to sudden loss of control of the vehicles that subsequently leads
to an accident and serious injuries. If user chooses to use rubber valves, users must
regularly check if the valves are fit to use. FOBO is not liable for any untoward
consequences.
We highly recommend using Metal valves; T-valves and short metal valves are
available on our web-store. Follow the below link to purchase:
https://my-fobo.com/Store#tab_FOBOACCS
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To begin using FOBO Bike 2, firstly ensure that the FOBO Bike 2 App is
downloaded and you have already login to the App (see section 5.1 above for
installation and login).
Follow the steps below to pair FOBO Bike 2 to your smartphone:-
1) Turn on your smartphone‟s Bluetooth and internet connection.
2) Open FOBO Bike 2 App.
3) Allow all the permissions when prompted by the App.
4) Click on Add Bike button “+” on the FOBO Bike 2 App Home page to add a
bike to your account.
“Add Bike”
button
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5) Choose type of bike profile.
6) Tap on the profile picture box and take a picture of your bike or choose from
the Gallery.
Scroll from Right to Left
to choose a Bike profile.
Profile Picture Box
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7) Key in the name you would like to identify your bike.
8) Select bike manufacturer recommended tire pressure.
Refer to the bike owner‟s manual for the recommended tire pressure. You
cannot proceed with the pairing without the input of this information into the
FOBO Bike 2 App.
Recommended Pressure
Bike Name
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9) Click on save icon at top right corner of the screen.
10) Click on the bike profile, you will be prompted to install sensor. Follow the
instruction on the screen. Screw FOBO Bike 2 sensor on to tire valve only
when you are prompted. Make sure your smartphone is nearby or touching the
sensor to detect signal from the sensor unit. If you had screwed in the sensor
before instructed by the App, remove the sensor completely and screw it back
in again. Keep other sensors far while installing a sensor on tire valve.
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CAUTION:
Motor vehicles of all kinds (cars, trucks, motor scooters and motorcycles) come with
a very wide array of rims, wheels, and tires, with an even larger choice of aftermarket
products. It is impossible for us to test every combination and check the fitment of
the FOBO sensor. In some instances, when the FOBO sensor is screwed onto the
valve stem, it might extend slightly beyond the face of the rim/wheel. If the
rim/wheel comes close to or strikes an object, such as a curb, a pothole, the guide rail
for an automatic car wash, or a component on the vehicle (such as the brake system
on a motorcycle), the FOBO sensor or the valve stem itself might become damaged.
This can cause the FOBO to provide improper readings, or might cause a loss of air
pressure. We recommend that you carefully assess the fitment of your rims, wheels,
tires and the FOBO on your vehicle. If you have any concerns, consult with your tire
shop or auto mechanic. A shorter valve stem might be considered to mitigate the
situation.
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5.3 Setting up multiple users (FOBO Share)
FOBO Bike 2 is easy to share with your family members and friends. You can share
FOBO Bike 2 with up to 100 users by using the App‟s FoboShare function. All that
is required is that these other persons download the FOBO Bike 2 App (they will
also need an iOS/Android smartphone with Bluetooth 4.0 that is running on iOS 9.3
and Android 5.0 or later) on their smartphone and activate the account.
Follow the below steps to share your FOBO Bike 2 with other users:-
1. Ensure that the user to be shared (recipient) has downloaded the FOBO Bike 2
App and activated the account.
2. Ensure that the recipient‟s smartphone has Bluetooth and internet connection
turned on.
3. On your bike status screen, click on the settings icon.
Settings Icon
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4. Click on the “Add Sharee” button and complete the action by using any of the
available option.
5. Once recipient clicks on the link, the shared profile will appear on his/her
smartphone under FOBO bike 2 App. Sharee will start to receive all the data
from shared FOBO Bike 2 sensors on his/her smartphone; when he/she (sharee)
or Master is within the bluetooth range of the sensors.
“Add Sharee” Button
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6. Sharee Email will appear under Master Account on the “Bike setting” page.
NOTE: Please ensure good internet connection for FOBO Bike 2 App to connect to
the FOBO cloud server.
Note that shared users will not be able to change settings (name, Pressure limits,
etc.) on your FOBO Bike 2 profile using their smartphones. They can only view the
readings. At the FOBO Bike‟s 2 App HOME page, a shared bike will depict a
“FoboShare” logo at the bottom of bike profile image to distinguish a shared bike
from your own bike.
Sharee Email
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5.4 Disable, Release, Replace and Rotate sensor
You may want to disable a sensor in the App due to physically missing sensor or
damaged sensor. Disabling and releasing the missing or damaged sensor in the App
will stop monitoring the sensor.
To disable a sensor:-
1) Click on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to disable.
2) Click on the “Disable Sensor” option.
3) Click Proceed to confirm the action.
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Note: Please ensure you are connected with good internet connection otherwise App
will not perform the action and it will display the error message. You can
enable back the same sensor by using the same option.
To release a sensor:-
1) Click on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to release.
2) Click on the “Release Sensor” option
3) Click Proceed to confirm the action.
Note: Please ensure you are connected with good internet connection otherwise App
will not perform the action and it will display the error message.
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2
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To replace a new sensor:-
1) Click on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to replace.
2) Click on the “Replace sensor” option.
3) Follow the onscreen instructions and click Proceed to confirm the action.
Note: Please ensure you are connected with good internet connection otherwise App
will not perform the action and it will display the error message.
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2
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To Rotate a sensor:-
1) Click on the box corresponding to the tire position you want to rotate.
2) Click on the “Rotate sensor” option.
3) Choose new position of a sensor from the list (in the below screenshots we are
rotating Front tire sensor with Rear tire sensor).
4) Click Proceed to confirm the action.
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2
3
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Note: Please ensure you are connected with good internet connection otherwise App
will not perform the action and it will display the error message.
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5.5 Gauge Pressure
For users who wish to retain “Gauge Pressure Reading”, the Fobo bike 2 App has
a Gauge Pressure feature, adjusted to local altitude using cell towers or
individual phone barometer if available. This Gauge Pressure button can be
accessed from the App.
1) Click on the settings wheel icon.
2) Turn on/off gauge pressure by using the toggle button.
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5.6 Setting Page
Pressure unit - Select pressure unit here.
Temperature unit - Select Temperature unit here.
Ringtone - Click here to select alert Ringtone type.
Pressure unit
Temperature unit
Ringtone
Alert at Zero Pressure
Keep screen on
Feedback
Auto Night Mode
User Manual Guide
Gauge Pressure
Overlay services
Device Management
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Overlay services - Refer to section 5.8 of this manual
Gauge Pressure - Refer to section 5.5 of this manual.
Alert at Zero Pressure - Turn on this feature to receive an alert
when tire pressure drops to Zero.
Keep screen on - Turn on this feature to keep screen on
when App is running in the
foreground.
Auto Night Mode - Turn on this feature to auto adjust the
screen brightness.
Device Management - This feature allows owner to login in
to FOBO Bike 2 App from his/her
additional smart devices
simultaneously using the same email
address, user can check the devices
details by clicking on the Device
management. User can also remove
the account from other devices as
shown below.
Click here to
remove
account from
other devices.
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Note - Device Management is only recommended for Master/Owner use, if
Mater/Owner choose to share the FOBO bike 2 system with others then he/she
need to use FOBO share option in the App
User Manual Guide - Click here to download user manual.
Feedback - Use this option to send your feedback.
Log out - Click here to log out from the App.
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5.7 How to change default Bike image
User can change the default bike image with any other (within specs) image.
Refer to the below steps:
1) Click on the default bike image.
2) Click on “Update Photo”
3) Choose a source; “Update photo” to change the bike image or “Restore
default” to restore the default bike image.
4) Choose an action.
1- Default bike image
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5.8 Overlay services
“Overlay services” feature is an effective approach which helps the users to
get the latest pressure, temperature and battery readings just by a single
click on the FOBO overlay icon which is displayed on the mobile home
screen without the need of going into the FOBO Bike 2 App. User can use
any other App in the foreground with live FOBO readings displayed on the
screen. This feature is only available on Android devices.
To turn on the Overlay Service:
1. Open the FOBO Bike 2 App.
2. Click on the settings (Wheel icon at bottom right of screen) on the
HOME screen of FOBO Bike 2 App.
3. Turn on the Overlay services under setting.
4. Upon turning on the Overlay services FOBO overlay icon will appear
on the screen.
5. Click on the FOBO overlay icon to get the pressure, temperature and battery
readings.
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5.9 Reference Pressure
Reference pressure is a temperature-compensated tire pressure referenced
back to a standard temperature of 20 degree Celsius. This is useful and
serves as a guide for the user to decide on the approximate amount of air
needed to inflate the tire during hot season or immediately after a long ride.
The reference pressure reading is located below the actual pressure reading
in smaller font size. User has an option to show / hide the reference
pressure reading for individual profile as shown below.
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5.10 Sensor firmware upgrade
FOBO bike 2 App now allows you to upgrade FOBO bike 2 sensor
firmware. Follow the below steps to upgrade sensor firmware:
1. Click on desired sensor position (FT or RT) and then click “Upgrade
firmware”.
2. Read and follow the instructions carefully on next page and click ok.
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3. Wait for the scanning process and sensor to establish a connection.
Click on “Connect” Button.
4. Click on “Start” and then “Understand” button to initiate the firmware
upgrade.
Note: If there is no upgrade available then App will display a message
“The firmware version is the latest version”.
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5.11 “Group Ride” Feature
Group Ride feature will let riders form a group ride with a planned
destination. During the group ride, riders can know the tire pressure status
and the relative locations of one another in the Map View. If you find that
your riding peer is missing and see a tire pressure alert insignia by his bike
profile, you know that he may be stranded at the location on the Map View
and may use your help. This is useful when cellular phone signal is not
available to call for help.
Refer to the below steps explaining how to create group under Group ride,
add group members in a group & other feature details:
How to create Group?
Prior to using this feature please ensure you have downloaded the latest
FOBO Bike 2 App version from Google play store or Apple App store on
your compatible smart device.
Step 1 – Click on “Settings” icon at the bottom of FOBO bike 2 App home
page screen.
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Step 2 – Turn on “Group Ride” feature by using the toggle button. You will
notice a new icon “Group List” pop-up at the bottom left corner.
Step 3 – Click on “Group List”.
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Step 4 - Click on “+” Button.
Step 5 – Select bike from the available bike list. Group leader must have
one bike (with sensors installed) profile in order to create a group.
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Step 6 – Key in Group name, Member Nick name, select origin and
destination coordinates.
Step 7 – Click “Save” icon at top tight corner of the page after adding all
the information.
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Your Group is created.
How to invite Group Members?
You can add multiple group members for the planned ride in just few clicks.
Follow the below steps:
Step 1 – Long press on the desired ride (for Android), press and swipe the
profile from right to left (for iOS).
Step 2 – Click on “Group Settings”.
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Step 3 – Click on “Invite Group Member” at Group setting page.
Step 4 – Send “Invitation link” by choosing from any of the available
option.
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Upon receiving the link, group member need to click on the link. Upon
clicking the link it will redirect member to the FOBO bike 2 App and the
shared Group will pop-up under the Group list.
Members cannot join the Group until group leader start the event. In order
to start an event group leader need to follow the below:
Step 1: Click on the desired group from the list (Group ride list) to start an
event.
Step 2: Click on “Start Event” as shown below.
Other group members can only join the event once the event has been
started by the Group leader.
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Group Ride Map view:
Click here to check member list
Click here to invite new member
Click here to check tags information
Click on individual tag to get
further details (Pressure,
Temperature readings and member
name)
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How to stop an event?
Group leader can Start and Stop an event under Group settings page, he/she
need to click on the box next to “Start Event” in order to start an event and
click again to stop the event. Group leader must hit “Save” icon at top right
corner after make any changes under settings.
Note: Group members can only join one event at any given time.
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6 FOBO Bike 2 Alert Messages
You will get the following alert messages on your smartphone during the operation
of FOBO Bike 2 under different breached conditions. When you receive an alert,
please find a safe location to stop your bike and check the alert messages on the
smartphone.
6.1 Pressure below preset limit
You will receive an alert when the tire pressure drops below 8 %( first level alert –
L1) or 15% (second level alert – L2) or 25 % (third level alert – L3) of the
Recommended pressure that you have set or at and below 30kPa (0.3bar/4.35psi).
For fuel economy and optimum tire performance, it is recommended to maintain
this 8% range so that you can keep your tires inflated optimally. If you find the
reminder is too frequent, you may want to check your tire for any leakage. Note that
drastic temperature drop may also cause tire pressure drop. Please check your tire
pressure and re-inflate during change of seasons.
6.2 Pressure above preset limit
You will receive an alert when the tire pressure increases beyond 25 %( first level
alert – L1) or 35% (second level alert – L2) or 45 %( third level alert – L3) of the
Recommended pressure that you have set or at and below 800kPa (8bar/116psi).
For optimum tire performance and grip, you should not overinflate your bike tires.
Note that the tire pressure will naturally increase as the bike tires heat up due to
friction while driving. However, you should check your tire in the event of an
abnormal rise in the tire pressure.
NOTE: IT IS DANGEROUS TO RIDE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND
IT MAY LEAD TO A BLOW-OUT. PLEASE STOP THE BIKE AND HAVE
THE TIRE CHECKED WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS ALERT.
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L1, L2 & L3 Alert Notification for
pressure below pre-set limits
L1 Alert
L2 Alert
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L3 Alert
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7 FOBO Bike 2 sensor (TM1802) Specifications
Bluetooth: v5.0
Transmit Conducted Power: +5.0dBm (sensor)
Receiver Sensitivity: Conducted Sensitivity -97dBm @ 0.1%BER
Antenna Return Loss: Typical -9dB
Operating Frequency: 2.402~2.480 GHz
Battery Type: CR1632 (sensor). Operating life up to 1 year. (NOTE: The
battery operating life varies according to usage and climate temperature)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (sensor), -20°C to +60°C
(sensor with common CR1632 batteries)
Weight: 7.6g (sensor –with battery)
Sensor Dimension H x D: 13.8mm x 20.2mm
Maximum Pressure: 800kPa (116psi)
ESD: 8kV air discharge & 4kV direct contact discharge according to CE
standard
Operating Humidity: up to 90% non-condensing at 40oC
Dust and Water Proof: IEC60529 compliant to IP57(sensor)
Sensor structural threshold: 100N ball pressure intensity test
Mechanical & Environmental Reliability Testing Standards: IEC
60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-1, ISO 21750, IEC 60068-2-29, IEC 60068-2-5,
IEC 60068-2-32, ISO 15184, ISO 2409, SAE J2657, SAEJ113/13
8 Warning
Take note that FOBO Bike 2 is not meant to function as anti-accident or anti-
injury device. FOBO Bike 2 is not a substitute for safe tire maintenance
practices. Please take full responsibility of your own safety while riding. And
continue to send your bike for regular tire check and maintenance.
You shall not use the FOBO Bike 2 in any unlawful way that violates any
laws.
Avoid exposing the FOBO Bike 2 sensors to solvent, fire or extreme
temperatures.
FOBO Bike 2 may fail to function properly if the battery is below optimum
level. Replace the battery immediately to continue enjoying full features of
FOBO Bike.
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CAUTION
THERE MAY BE A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED
BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE ALL USED BATTERIES
PROPERLY.
9 Regulatory Information
Federal Communication Commission Interference
Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
To which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20m from body/SAR needed e.g. BT
dongle, smartphone)
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Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this
manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be
kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power
if such function is available.
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power eg. AP routers)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with ISED‟s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d‟ ISED applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L‟exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif
doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de
provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
FOR PORTABLE DEVICE USAGE (<20m from body/SAR needed)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this
manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be
kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power
if such function is available.
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Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Le produit est conforme aux limites d'exposition pour les appareils portables RF
pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La
réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé
aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif est réglé sur la
puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.
FOR MOBILE DEVICE USAGE (>20cm/low power)
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
greater than 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations:
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED
établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et
utilisé à plus de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps.
European Union Regulatory Conformance
This equipment is CE marked according to the provisions of the R&TTE Directive
(99/5/EC) and is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. This equipment meets the following
conformance standards:
EN 300 328, EN62479, EN 301 489-1&17, EN 60950-1
EU Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn. Bhd. declares that this Bluetooth device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provision of Directive
1999/5/EC.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this FOBO device not expressly Approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‟s authority to operate it.
Bluetooth Wireless Compatibility:
This FOBO device supports the following Bluetooth wireless protocols and
profiles:
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Bluetooth core technology v4.0
Battery Profile (BAS)
Proximity (PXP)
Device Information Service (DIS)
Bluetooth Wireless Interoperability:
This FOBO device is designed to be interoperating with all Bluetooth wireless
products that support compatible profiles and roles including:
Bluetooth core technology v4.0
Bluetooth master and slave roles
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12. Intellectual Properties
FOBO
™
is a trademark of Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn Bhd. All rights
reserved.
FOBO
™
Bike 2 incorporates a few patent pending technologies solely owned
by Salutica Allied Solutions Sdn Bhd.
Bluetooth
®
is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc.
IPhone
®
is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
13 Limited Warranty & Disclaimer
13.1 Warranty
FOBO Bike 2 comes with a 12 months limited warranty. This Limited Warranty
does not cover: 1) products purchased from an unauthorized reseller; 2) products
purchased through online auctions; 3) products that are operated in combination
with software, peripheral or ancillary equipment such as but not limited to
batteries, chargers, adapters, headsets, connector cables, and power supplies
("Ancillary Equipment") not furnished or otherwise certified by Salutica for use
with the FOBO products or any damage to the FOBO products or ancillary
equipment as a result of such use; 4) damage caused by (a) accident, fire, misuse,
neglect, unusual physical or electrical stress, or modification; (b) improper or
unauthorized installation, wiring, repair, testing or (c) use of the product outside
Salutica‟s published guidelines; 5) instances in which someone other than
Salutica (or its authorized service centers) tests, alters, modifies or services the
products in any way; 6) products that have (a) serial numbers or date tags that
have been removed or altered, or (b) nonconforming or non-FOBO housings or
parts; and 7) consumable spare parts and accessories (unless they are found to be
non-functional or broken upon purchase of product).
In order to obtain any warranty service, you agree to bear all shipping charges of
the FOBO Bike 2 device to Salutica‟s address.
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13.2 Disclaimer
SALUTICA MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY WHETHER
WRITTEN OR ORAL AND SALUTICA EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL
WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY THE LOCAL LAW OF
JURISDICTIONS OUTSIDE MALAYSIA, SALUTICA DISCLAIMS ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS OCCURRING IN
MALAYSIA, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD AS
PROVIDED BY SALUTICA IN THE MATERIALS RECEIVED AT THE
TIME OF PURCHASE.
No warranty is made that the software provided by Salutica will meet your
requirements or will work in combination with any hardware or Applications
software products provided by third parties, that the operation of the software
products will be uninterrupted or error free, or that all defects in the software
products will be corrected.
13.3 Limitation of Liability
THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF SALUTICA UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE
YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR THE COST OF REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THAT PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT OR PART
THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE. EXCEPT AS
INDICATED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL SALUTICA BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE FOBO BIKE PRODUCT OR THE
FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT TO PERFORM, INCLUDING ANY LOST
PROFITS OR SAVINGS OR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SALUTICA IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY
CLAIM MADE BY A THIRD PARTY OR MADE BY YOU FOR A THIRD
PARTY. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY APPLIES WHETHER
DAMAGES ARE SOUGHT, OR A CLAIM MADE, UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY OR AS A TORT CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND
STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY), A CONTRACT CLAIM, OR ANY OTHER
CLAIM. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY CANNOT BE WAIVED OR
AMENDED BY ANY PERSON. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY WILL
BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF YOU HAVE ADVISED SALUTICA OR AN
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AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF SALUTICA OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY,
HOWEVER, WILL NOT APPLY TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURY.
13.4 What Law Governs This Warranty
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED
UNDER THE LAWS OF MALAYSIA.