6 System settings and service software
CargoPower installation and operation, revision - 01 60
6.2 Braking and recuperation
The CargoPower drive system offers additional electric braking aids. However,
these can in no way replace mechanical braking systems on an electrically
assisted vehicle!
• Braking via brake contact
For this function, at least one brake lever with brake contact must be installed on the
vehicle. When the brake contact is activated, the drive system switches the motor to
generator operation and brakes the vehicle. The braking energy is absorbed by the battery
(recuperation). The function must be configured accordingly during initial
commissioning.
• Braking with recuperation
When not pedaling, the drive system switches the motor to generator mode at a set speed
and brakes the vehicle. The braking energy is absorbed by the battery (recuperation). The
function must be configured accordingly during initial start-up.
• Backpedal brake (only with FREE DRIVE system
)
To activate this function, do not pedal for a moment. Then pedal backwards by a defined
angle until the Schaeffler alternator generates a counter-torque and thus simulates a back-
pedaling brake. The drive system switches the motor to generator operation and brakes
the vehicle proportionally to the torque applied when pedaling backwards. The function
must be configured accordingly during initial commissioning.
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