BEP3.

0 Operating manual

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Table of contents

1.0 Legal framework……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

1.1 Compatible motorcycles………..…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3

1.2 Functions…………………………….…………...……………..................................................................... 4

1.3 Inputs and outputs…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……… 5

1.4 Compatibility……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………… 8

1.5 Checklist for a correctly installed speedometer…..…………………………………………………………….. 9

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1.0 Legal framework
This document is released under the GNU license. The GNU Free Documentation License (often as GNU Free
Documentation License; original English designation GNU Free Documentation License; Acronyms: GNU FDL, GFDL)
is a Copyleft-License, for free Software-Documentations. However, it is also designed for other open contents. That
means, this document can be reproduced or distributed.

The author is not responsible for the correctness, accuracy, timeliness, reliability or completeness of any
information. Liability claims made against the author based on damage of a material or immaterial nature resulting
from the access or use or failure of use of the published information, misuse of the connection or technical faults
are excluded. The place of jurisdiction over any disputes shall be vested in 8200 Schaffhausen / Switzerland.

In Switzerland, the operation of the BEP 3.0 is allowed only on the private grounds, since the BEP3.0 is not
permitted for the Swiss road traffic. No statement can be made on the use of the BEP3.0 abroad.

1.1 Compatible motorcycles

The BEP2.0 had initially been developed for those who were looking to replace the original cockpit (also labeled
„Brotbox“ in German-> “Lunch Box”) of their K with a speedometer of a third-party manufacturer. And everything
done completely stress-free without soldering and tangled wires. No alterations to the wiring harness or
modifications of the vehicle are required. Simply plug in and off you go! The following motorcycles are supported:

- 1983-1987 K 100 (Series I)

- 1983-1989 K 100 RS
- 1984-1988 K 100 RT
- 1986-1991 K 100 LT
- 1987-1990 K 100 (Series II)
- 1988-1993 K 1
- 1990-1992 K 100 RS 4V
- 1991-1997 K 1100 LT
- 1992-1996 K 1100 RS
- 1985-1990 K 75 C
- 1985-1995 K 75 C
- 1986-1996 K 75 Basis
- 1989-1996 K 75 RT

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1.2 Functions

If you disassemble the lunch box, the following functions are no longer available:

- the battery is not being charged

- the start button does not operate (if so then only with the clutch pulled)
- idle signal is not accessible at the wiring harness
- the speed signal from the final drive is not usable.
- the reserve signal at 4L can not be used
- automatic turn signal resetting is without function

The lunch box is therefore not only a display instrument, but it also decodes signals (BCD code from
the transmission switch code), amplifies signals (the speedometer signal from the final drive is amplified via an OP-
amp) compares signals (via a comparator the reserve signal is triggered at 4L) and sends out signals itself (the
enableplus on the start button when the idling speed is inserted).

The BEP can handle all of these tasks in a small circuit.

Note 1: Since the K had until 1986 no floater in the tank, but only about 2 NTC sensors signal
levels for 4 and 7 liters of the fuel capacity, the bar indicator for the filling level can not be used on the motorcycles
with such a tank. Therefore, the BEP3.0 simulates a signal for the bar display of the accessory tachos
(speedometers) in these motorcycles. If the tank is more than 4 liters,
Full will show up. If it is less than 4 liters, Empty will appear.

If your K has a floater, there is the connection for the original BMW level indicator under the tank. This is a white
four-wire plug (green, violet, yellow and grey). The level signal is applied to the YELLOW ADAPTER. The sensor is a
0/100Ohm type.

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1.3 Inputs and outputs

1.3.1 Inputs
The BEP3.0 has 24 inputs (on the drawing below on the LEFT side). If you are interested in the exact
betting of the individual Inputs, you can read about it in the technic section of
www.FlyingBrick.de or HERE . For the function of the BEP3.0 it is only decisive
that the wiring harness plug is plugged in properly. Top left there is Pin1 (steady plus). Everything
else is done by itself.

ATTENTION! Unfortunately, BMW didn´t design the wiring harness plug to be "twist-proof". Therefore
it is possible to plug in the connector upside down. In this case, the fuse 15 would switch on immediately
along with the ignition (ignition plus PIN6 would then be connected to ground PIN18). Neither the BEP3.0 nor
the K should be affected by that. However, please make sure to insert the plug properly. The wiring harness should
go down (as in the engraving on the BEP).

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1.3.2 Outputs
The BEP2.0 has 24 outputs (on the drawing below on the RIGHT side). I have installed here WAGO
terminal blocks, which (as opposed to the screw-type panels) are vibration-resistant. The wires can be simply
plugged in and then they clamp firmly there. Simply press the white buttons with a screwdriver
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and the clamping mechanism opens. The Wago's work with 0.08mm to 2.5mm line cross-section.

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The outputs are to be wired as follows:

Signal Name Description Signal Name Description.

RPM Rotation speed - GND Ground

SPD speed + < blinker left
+ HIB High beam + <> blinker combined Left / Right
- WRN collective warning lamp + > blinker right
- BT Lamp test - N Neutral display
+ ABS anti - lock braking system - G 5 gear 5
BAR Bargraph for old tank - G 4 gear 4
- ALT Charging indicator light - G 3 gear 3
- TMP Cooling water temperature - G 2 gear 2
- OIL oil temperature - G 1 gear 1
- CHK Choke + CC Power source gear indicator
+ SWP Ignition + BAT steady plus

- RPM and SPD is output as a square wave signal, which means that the rotary pulses from the
crankshaft or the rear wheel respectively, are changed in a changing frequency of low and high
Pulses.

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Explanatory notes:

- RPM rotational speed suppressed and averaged between 0 - 9 V

- SPD speed amplified and adjustable between 0 - 5V or 0 - 12V
- HIB high beam switches to 12 V as soon as the high beam is switched on.
- WRN warning lamp summarizes the following warnings: BT, ABS, ALT, TMP,OIL, CHK
Individual errors are separated from each other by blocking diodes.
- BT lamp test goes out only when both brakes are pulled once and and the
taillight is intact (does not work together with LED taillight
Since LED consumes only very little current, it is detected as a defect)
- ABS anti-lock braking system (signal is looped unchanged) (12 V)
- BAR Bar indicator of old tank with 4/7 liters display (bar indicator shows over 4 liters
Full, from 4 liters tank capacity - empty) 10 - 100 Ohm
- ALT charge indicator control for starting the engine, the engine must be rotated over approx.
1200 rpm, afterwards board voltage is applied)
- TMP cooling water temp. switches to ground when the cooling water sensor is activated
- OIL oil pressure warning lamp switches to ground when the oil pressure sensor is activated
- CHK Choke Display switches to ground when the choke is inserted
- SWP Ignition Plus switched on the accessory speedometer (battery voltage)
- GND Ground
-< Blinker Left Turns 12 V Pulses when blinking to the left
- <> Sampling lamp switches 12 V Pulses when blinking (direction-independent)
-> Blinker Right switches 12 V Pulses when blinking to the right
-N Idle display switches to ground when idle is engaged
- G1 - G5 Gear indicator switches to ground when the gear is engaged
- CC Constant current source for the gear display (12V 12mA)
- BAT steady plus (battery voltage)

1.4 Compatibility
In principle, most accessories should work with the BEP3.0. Understandably, we cannot periodically purchase all
accessory speedometers and check their compatibility. Currently there is a cooperation with Acewell, whereby the
BEP3.0 gives Acewell speedometers complete and unrestricted support.

Speedometers with some known limitations:

- Louis T & T speedometer small version with analogue speed indicator

-> Neutral indicator and warning lamp without function
- Motogadget Tiny
-> Phantom speed at idle speed
-> with included functioning speed sensor
- Koso DB01
-> Neutral display without function (neutral switches to 12V) 8
1.5 A checklist for a correctly installed speedometer
The following checklist can be used to check whether the BEP3.0 and the speedometer are connected
correctly.

1. Switch on ignition
 All the lamps on the speedometer light up, the pointer turns once to the Full extent
and then back to 0
 When idle speed is inserted, the neutral lamp is lit
 Warning lamp is on

2. Starting the engine

 Warning lamp goes out (if choke is not inserted) or The engine must be possibly
briefly brought to approx. 1500 rpm so that the alternator is ignited
 Speed and speedometer display 0 and don´t wriggle or jump

3. Rotating of the engine

 Speed display turns up and does not wriggle
 When the gear is engaged - the speed is high and doesn´t wriggle (Be careful the rear
wheel can rotate freely)
4. flashing
 When the turn signal is activated, the corresponding turn signal light is lit.
5. ABS
 ABS is flashing until start-up (self-test of the ABS system)