Garmin Vector 2, Vector S, Vector Owner's Manual

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Vector™ and Vector S

Owner’s Manual

September 2014 Printed in Taiwan 190-01450-00_0D

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All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product.

Garmin®, Edge®, and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. ANT+™, ANT Agent™, Garmin Connect™, USB ANT Stick™, and Vector™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

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This product is ANT+™ certified. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory for a list of compatible products and apps.

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Introduction.................................................................... 1

Thank You.................................................................................. 1

Getting Started........................................................................... 1

Tools Needed............................................................................. 1

Installing the Vector Components.............................................. 1

Preparing the Crank Arms..................................................... 1

Determining Pedal Pod Clearance........................................ 1

Determining the Bicycle Chain Clearance............................. 1

Installing the Pedal Pod and Pedal....................................... 1

Installing the Left Pedal and Pedal Pod................................ 2

Installing the Right Pedal...................................................... 2

Installing the Shoe Cleats.......................................................... 2

Adjusting the Release Tension............................................. 2

Paring Vector with Your Edge 1000........................................... 2

Your First Ride........................................................................... 3

Entering the Crank Length.................................................... 3

Setting the Installation Angle................................................. 3

Performing a Static Zero Calibration..................................... 3

Calibrating Vector Before Each Ride.................................... 3

Customizing the Data Fields................................................. 3

Training........................................................................... 3

Pedal-Based Power................................................................... 3

Maintenance Tips....................................................................... 3

Vector Data..................................................................... 3

Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect...................................... 3

Garmin Connect.................................................................... 3

Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................... 4

Device Information.........................................................4

Vector Device Care.................................................................... 4

Removing the Pedal Pod and Pedal.......................................... 4

Replacing the Pedals and Cartridges........................................ 4

Vector Storage........................................................................... 5

Vector Specifications................................................................. 5

USB ANT Stick™ Specifications................................................ 5

Battery Information..................................................................... 5

Replacing the Pedal Pod Battery.......................................... 5

Appendix.........................................................................5

Registering Vector..................................................................... 5

Edge 810 and 510 Device Instructions...................................... 5

Pairing Vector with Your Edge 810 or 510 Device................ 5

Entering the Crank Length.................................................... 6

Performing a Static Zero Calibration..................................... 6

Edge 800 Device Instructions.................................................... 6

Pairing Vector with the Edge 800 Device.............................. 6

Calibrating Vector with the Edge 800 Device........................ 6

Edge 500 Device Instructions.................................................... 6

Pairing Vector with the Edge 500 Device.............................. 6

Calibrating Vector with the Edge 500 Device........................ 6

Customizing the Data Fields................................................. 6

Power Data Fields...................................................................... 6

Troubleshooting......................................................................... 7

Updating the Software Using Vector Updater....................... 7

Performing a Static Torque Test........................................... 7

Upgrading Vector S to a Dual Sensor System...................... 7

Third-Party Devices............................................................... 7

Index................................................................................8

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Introduction

WARNING

Read all instructions carefully before installing and using the Vector system. Improper use could result in serious injury.

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

Go to www.garmin.com/vectorowner for the latest information including bike compatibility, software updates, and video tutorials.

Thank You

Thank you for your Vector or Vector S purchase. This manual covers both Vector systems.

Vector was designed for cyclists, by cyclists, to provide an outstanding experience of owning a precision power measurement system for your bike.

Vector is simple, accurate, and easy to use. For software updates, video tutorials, and everything you need

to get years of service out of your Vector, go to

www.garmin.com/vectorowner.

Now it's time to put the power under your feet and get out there and ride.

Getting Started

Install the Vector components (Installing the Vector

Components).

Install the shoe cleats (Installing the Shoe Cleats).

Pair Vector with your Edge® (Paring Vector with Your Edge

1000).

Go for a ride (Your First Ride).

View your history (Vector Data).

Send your history to your computer (Sending Your Ride to

Garmin Connect).

NOTE: Do not use more than two washers.

• Make sure the pedal pod mounting face Â contacts the crank arm only at its mounting face (or the washer used to fill the recess).

If it touches anywhere else, you can use another washer to provide the necessary clearance.

• If it is close, you can confirm proper clearance by sliding a piece of paper between the metal bracket and the crank arm face.

• If the mounting face of the crank arm is protruding, do not use washers.

Determining the Bicycle Chain Clearance

Before you can install the right pedal, you must determine bicycle chain clearance.

Move your bike chain to the largest chain ring and the smallest cassette gear.

The bike chain should be in the outermost position to determine proper clearance between the pedal pod cable and the chain.

NOTE: There must be at least 5 mm clearance À between the chain and the crank arm.

Tools Needed

• 15 mm pedal wrench

• Bike grease

• 3 mm hex key

• 4 mm hex key

Installing the Vector Components

The installation steps for the Vector and Vector S systems are very similar. Procedures that are specific to the Vector S system are noted.

Preparing the Crank Arms

Confirm the compatibility of your bike at www.garmin.com

/vectorowner.

Remove the existing pedals.

Clean the threads, and remove old grease.

Determining Pedal Pod Clearance

NOTICE

The pedal pod should contact the crank arm only at its mounting face, because this is the load-bearing connection. If the pedal pod contacts the crank arm anywhere else, the pedal pod may fracture when the pedal is tightened.

• If the mounting face À surrounding the threaded hole in the crank arm is recessed, use one or two washers Á to fill the recess.

Installing the Pedal Pod and Pedal

This procedure is for the Vector system. For the Vector S system, see Installing the Left Pedal and Pedal Pod.

NOTE: The left and right pedal pods are the same.

Install the left pedal first.

Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle À and the

pedal pod Á where it contacts the pedal spindle.

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On the pedal spindle, stack the pedal pod and any required

washers Â. TIP: You must carefully bend the cable Ã out of the way. Insert the spindle into the crank arm Ä.

Hand tighten the spindle.

NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse)

thread. TIP: Power and cadence calculations are not impacted by

the orientation of the pedal pod. Garmin® recommends placement of the pedal pod on the leading edge of the crank. When the crank is in the forward position, the pedal pod should be pointing downward.

Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

The pedal pod should not interfere with any part of the bike. Use the pedal wrench to tighten the spindle.

NOTE: Garmin recommends torque of 25 to 30 lbf-ft. (34 to

40 N-m). Firmly plug the cable into the spindle.

Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

Repeat steps 2–9 to install the right pedal.

NOTE: If the pedal pod cable rubs the chain, you can add

one or two washers between the pedal pod and the crank arm to increase clearance.

Installing the Left Pedal and Pedal Pod

This procedure is for the Vector S system.

Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle À and the

pedal pod Á where it contacts the pedal spindle.

NOTE: Garmin recommends torque of 25 to 30 lbf-ft. (34 to 40 N-m).

Firmly plug the cable into the spindle.

Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

Installing the Right Pedal

This procedure is for the Vector S system.

Apply a thin layer of grease on the pedal spindle.

Insert the spindle into the crank arm.

NOTE: If you used one or two washers on the left pedal, use

the same amount on the right pedal. Hand tighten the spindle.

Use the pedal wrench to tighten the spindle.

NOTE: Garmin recommends torque of 25 to 30 lbf-ft. (34 to

40 N-m).

Installing the Shoe Cleats

NOTE: The left and right cleats are the same.

Apply a thin layer of grease on the cleat bolt threads.

Align the cleat À, washers Á, and bolts Â.

Use a 4 mm hex key to loosely attach each bolt to the sole of

the shoe. Adjust the cleat to the shoe in your preferred position.

This can be adjusted after a trial ride. Tighten the cleat firmly to the shoe.

NOTE: Garmin recommends torque of 4 to 6 lbf-ft. (5 to 8 N-

m).

Adjusting the Release Tension

NOTICE

Do not overtighten the release tension screw on the bottom of the pedal. The release tension should be adjusted equally for

On the pedal spindle, stack the pedal pod and any required

washers Â.

NOTE: You must carefully bend the cable Ã out of the way. NOTE: Do not use more than two washers.

Insert the spindle into the crank arm Ä.

Hand tighten the spindle.

NOTE: The left pedal spindle has a left-handed (reverse)

thread. TIP: Power and cadence calculations are not impacted by

the orientation of the pedal pod. Garmin recommends placement of the pedal pod on the leading edge of the crank. When the crank is in the forward position, the pedal pod should be pointing downward.

Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

The pedal pod should not interfere with any part of the bike. Use the pedal wrench to tighten the spindle.

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both pedals.

Use a 3 mm hex key to adjust the release tension of each pedal.

There is a window on the back of the pedal binding that shows the allowable range.

Paring Vector with Your Edge 1000

Before you can view Vector data on the Edge device, you must pair the devices.

Pairing is the connecting of ANT+™ wireless sensors. This procedure contains instructions for the Edge 1000. If you have another compatible device, see Edge 810 and 510 Device

Instructions, or go to www.garmin.com/vectorowner.

Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while

pairing. Turn on the Edge device.

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From the home screen, select > Sensors > Add Sensor >

Power.

Rotate the crank arm a few times.

When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the sensor status is Connected. You can customize a data field to display Vector data.

Your First Ride

Before you ride with Vector for the first time, you must enter the crank length, set the installation angle of the sensors inside the pedals, and calibrate the static zero reference. You must also calibrate the system if you move Vector to another bike.

These procedures contain instructions for the Edge 1000. If you have another compatible device, see Edge 810 and 510 Device

Instructions, or go to www.garmin.com/vectorowner.

Entering the Crank Length

The crank length is often printed on the crank arm.

Rotate the pedals a few times in order to activate Vector.

From the home screen, select > Sensors > > Sensor

Details > Crank Length.

Enter the crank length, and select .

Setting the Installation Angle

Before you set the installation angles, you must set the Edge data fields to display power and cadence.

Go for a short ride on a trainer or on the road.

Ride until the cadence is nearly 70 rpm.

Accelerate smoothly to approximately 90 rpm.

When the installation angles are successfully set, a message appears and data fields display power data on the Edge device (1000, 810, and 510 only).

Performing a Static Zero Calibration

NOTE: During this task, the bike must be in an upright position,

and nothing can be touching the pedals.

From the home screen, select the status bar or swipe down

from the top of the screen. The connections page appears. Select > Calibrate.

When the zero reference is determined, a message appears on the Edge device.

Calibrating Vector Before Each Ride

For best results, Garmin recommends calibrating Vector at the start of every ride.

Perform a static zero calibration.

Go for a ride.

Customizing the Data Fields

This procedure contains instructions for the Edge 1000, 810, 800, and 510 devices. If you have another compatible device, see Edge 500 Device Instructions.

Hold a data field to change it.

Select a category.

Select a data field.

Training

Pedal-Based Power

Vector measures pedal-based power. Vector measures the force you apply a few hundred times every

second. Vector also measures your cadence or rotational pedaling speed. By measuring the force, the direction of force,

the rotation of the crank arm, and time, Vector can determine power (watts). Because Vector independently measures left and right leg power, it reports your left-right power balance.

NOTE: The Vector S system does not provide left-right power balance.

Maintenance Tips

NOTICE

Some bike tools may scratch the finish of Vector components.

• Use wax paper or a towel between the tool and the hardware.

• After any bike adjustments, rotate the crank arm to check for clearance.

• Calibrate Vector at the start of every ride (Calibrating Vector

Before Each Ride).

• Keep Vector components clean.

• When moving Vector to another bike, clean the threads and surfaces thoroughly.

• Go to www.garmin.com/vectorowner for the latest updates and information.

Vector Data

Your ride data or history is recorded to your Edge. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or

paused. When the device memory is full, a message appears. The

device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history. Upload your history to Garmin Connect™ periodically to keep track of all your ride data.

Sending Your Ride to Garmin Connect

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.

Pull up the weather cap À from the USB port Á.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the

device. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB

port. Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com

/start.

Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity

with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin Connect and keep it as long as you want.

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Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information

about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports.

NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.

Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load

one of the day-by-day training plans.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows® computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect.

Complete an action:

• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Mac® computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Device Information

Vector Device Care

NOTICE

Keep the components clean and free of debris. Do not use a sharp object to clean the device. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that

can damage plastic components and finishes. Do not submerge or pressure wash the components. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.

Replace components with Garmin parts only. See your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website.

NOTE:

handed (reverse) thread. As you unscrew the pedal, the pedal pod cable disengages

from the spindle.

When you install Vector again, you must recalibrate the system.

The spindle and crank for the left pedal has a left-

Replacing the Pedals and Cartridges

Before you can start this task, you must obtain a cartridge axle tool (available from Exustar™ or Shimano®), 8 mm hex nut driver, 15 mm pedal wrench, and bike grease.

NOTICE

Other compatible tools can be used. Use care not to damage any of the Vector components.

If your pedals are damaged or show significant wear, you can replace the pedals, cartridges, and related hardware components.

NOTE: Pedal and cartridge replacement is the same for the Vector and Vector S systems. You should keep the left pedal parts separate from the right pedal parts.

Remove the pedals and pedal pods from your bike

(Removing the Pedal Pod and Pedal). Unscrew the pedal body À from the cartridge Á using the

cartridge axle tool. NOTE: The right pedal has a left-handed (reverse) thread.

Remove the pedal body.

Removing the Pedal Pod and Pedal

NOTICE

Do not attempt to pry the cable from the spindle.

Use the pedal wrench À to slowly loosen the pedal Á.

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While securely holding the spindle Â with a pedal wrench,

use the hex nut driver to remove the nut Ã and washer Ä. Separate the cartridge from the spindle.

Remove the brass spacer ring Å and dust seal Æ.

NOTE: The Vector S right pedal does not include brass

spacer, and the dust seal is reversed. Remove old grease from the spindle.

Slide the new dust seal and brass spacer ring over the

spindle. The tapered side of the dust seal and brass spacer ring must

face the base of the spindle.

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Apply a layer of bike grease to the spindle.

Insert the spindle into the cartridge.

Wipe away any excess grease.

Install the new washer and nut on the end of the spindle.

NOTE: The nut for the right spindle has a left-handed

(reverse) thread. Use the hex nut driver to tighten the nut.

WARNING

Garmin recommends torque of 7 lbf-ft. (10 N-m). Failure to properly tighten the nut could cause the pedal to fall off during a ride, which could result in property damage or serious bodily injury or death.

Install the new pedal by screwing it onto the cartridge until

there is no gap. NOTE: The right pedal has a left-handed (reverse) thread. Replace the pedal pods and pedals according to the

installation instructions (Installing the Pedal Pod and Pedal). Rotate the crank arm to check for clearance and smooth

pedal rotation.

After you replace the pedals and cartridges, you must recalibrate the system.

Vector Storage

If you are transporting your bicycle or not using Vector for an extended period of time, Garmin recommends removing Vector and storing it in the product box.

NOTE: Always replace both batteries at the same time.

Locate the circular battery cover À on the back of the pedal

pod.

Use a coin Á to twist the cover counter-clockwise, moving

the arrow from the locked Â to unlocked Ã. Remove the cover.

You can use a piece of tape Ä or a magnet to remove the battery from the cover.

Vector Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts

Battery life Minimum 175 hours of riding time

NOTE: The pedal pod used on the right crank will drain the battery faster than the left crank.

Operating temperature range

Water resistance IPX7

Radio frequency/ protocol

From -4° to 122°F (from -20° to 50°C)

NOTICE

Do not submerge or pressure wash the components.

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol

USB ANT Stick™ Specifications

Power source USB

Operating temperature range

Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications

Transmission range Approximately 16.4 ft. (5 m)

From 14° to 122°F (from -10° to 50°C)

protocol

Battery Information

Vector monitors the battery level of both pedal pods and sends status information to your Edge device. When you receive a low battery warning, you have approximately 10–20 hours of operation time remaining.

Replacing the Pedal Pod Battery

WARNING

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries. Contact your local waste disposal department to properly

recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste

/perchlorate.

Wait 30 seconds.

Insert the new battery into the cover, observing polarity.

Replace the cover, making sure the arrow points to

unlocked. Use a coin to twist the cover clockwise back into place,

making sure the arrow points to locked. Wait 10 seconds.

After you replace the pedal pod battery, you must set the installation angle on your Edge (Setting the Installation Angle).

Appendix

Registering Vector

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today.

• Go to www.garmin.com/vectorowner.

• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

Edge 810 and 510 Device Instructions

Pairing Vector with Your Edge 810 or 510 Device

Bring the Edge device within range (3 m) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while

pairing. Turn on the Edge device.

From the home screen, select > Bike Profiles.

Select a profile.

Select .

Enable the sensor, and select Search.

Rotate the crank arm a few times.

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When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the sensor status is Connected. You can customize a data field to display Vector data.