Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar Owner’s Manual July 2015 190-01918-00_0A
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Tips for Installing the Taillight ..................................................... 1 Installing the Universal Mount ................................................ 1 Installing the Seat-Post Mount ............................................... 1 Turning On the Taillight ......................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgement. Always use your best judgment, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner. Getting Started You can use the Varia RTL (radar taillight) with the Varia RDU (radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge device.
Varia RDU Device Overview The taillight LEDs Á fill horizontally to indicate the battery level. The status LED Â indicates additional device information. Taillight Battery Status LED LED Activity Status Flashing green The device is charging. Solid green Charging is complete. Solid yellow The battery is low. Solid red The battery is critically low. An error occurred while charging. Turning Off the Taillight Device key Turns the device on and off.
NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while pairing. 2 Turn on the Edge device. 3 From the home screen, select > Sensors > Add Sensor > Bike Lights. 4 Turn on the taillight. 5 Select your sensor, and select Add. When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the status icon appears solid on the connections page. Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Radio frequency/ protocol 2.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port. Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. Troubleshooting Support and Updates Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices.
Resetting the Device You can reset the device if it stops responding. Hold the device key for 8 seconds until all LEDs turn off. Replacement O-rings Replacement bands (O-rings) are available for the mounts. NOTE: Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) replacement bands only. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. Getting More Information • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports. • Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter. • Go to http://buy.garmin.
Index A accessories 5 B bands 5 battery 1, 2 charging 3, 4 C cleaning the device 4 customizing the device 2 D device, care 3 E Edge 2, 3 G Garmin Express 4 registering the device 4 updating software 4 I installing 1, 2 M maps, updating 4 mounting the device 1, 2 O O-rings.
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Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar Instructions Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The device can improve situational awareness. It is not a replacement for cyclist attentiveness and good judgement. Always use your best judgment, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner. Getting Started You can use the Varian, RTL (radar taillight) with the Varia RDU (radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge' device.
Tips for Installing the Varia RTL The Varia RTL device includes a taillight and micro radar that can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away. • Select a secure location to mount the device where it does not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. • Select a mount that best fits your bike. • Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for optimal light visibility and radar detection. NOTE: The mount surface should be vertical. • Install the device correctly.
3 Attach the universal mount securely using one band ~ . 4 Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal mount notches @ . 5 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. Installing the Seat-Post Mount 1 Use the hex key to remove the screw CD from the seat-post connector ~. (!) 2 Place a rubber pad around the seat post, if necessary: • If the seat post diameter is from 27 to 28.6 mm, use the thicker pad. • If the seat post diameter is from 30.
• 3 4 5 If the seat post diameter is from 31 to 31.8 mm, do not use a rubber pad. Place the seat-post connector around the rubber pad. NOTE: You should align the contours on the rubber pad with the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector. Replace and tighten the screw. NOTE: Garmin recommends a torque specification of 7 lbf-in. (0.8 N-m). You should check the tightness of the screw periodically. Align the tabs on the back of the device with the seat-post mount notches@.
The taillight LEOs @ fill horizontally to indicate the battery level. The status LED ®indicates additional device information. Varia RTL Status LED The device is charging. Solid green Charging is complete. Flashing red The battery is low. Solid red An error occurred while charging. I The device is uploading a software update from I Garmin ExpresslM. Installing the Varia RDU Device NOTE: If you do not have a Varia RDU device, you can skip this task and use a compatible Edge device (page 9).
2 Place the rubber disk CD on the back of the bike mount. The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it stays in place. 3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem. 4 5 6 Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands @. Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount notches @. Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place.
Varia RDU Device Overview CD 1 Device key I (2) Ambient light sensor 1 @ Connection status LED @ FRONT and REAR device status LEOs Turns the device on and off. Detects available light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display. Appears solid blue when the device is paired with the taillight. Flashes blue when the device is searching for the taillight. Appears solid white when the device battery is charged and the device is operating normally. Flashes white when the battery is low. .
[--;::_-·T········-········-------------········-····---T----------------········-------- ----------···--- ----- -- ----------~ , (9) 1Threat level I LED 1 Charging status LED (page 11) I I I ! Changes color based on i the potential level of j threat. Green indicates no vehi~le.is detected. !Amber 1nd1cates a I vehicle is approaching. ! Red indicates a vehicle is ! advancing at a high rate 1ofspeed. ' .
When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the status icon appears solid on the connections page. Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device Go for a ride. The radar information appears on the active data screen. Time 00:01:34 Speed 0.0~ Distance 38~ Time of Day 10:23:59 Or Calories He The vehicle position LED CD moves up the column as a vehicle gets closer to your bike. The threat level LED (2) changes color based on the potential level of threat. Green indicates no vehicle is detected.
Device Information Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer. NOTE: The device does not charge when outside the approved temperature range (page 11 ). 1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
.................. ...... ···········-········ LED luminous flux 5 lm (no threat detected) 13 lm (maximum threat level) ! 16 lm (maximum threat level: flash mode) Flash mode is available on the Varia RTL 500 only. ! 1 - - · ··----- -- -- ···· · -- 1 ··- __ ________ _______j Support and Updates Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices.
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Important Safety and Product Information .................... ............ 2 Informations importantes sur le produit et Ia securite ............... 8 lnformazioni importanti sulla sicurezza e sui prod otto ............ 13 Wichtige Sicherheits- und Produktinformationen .. .................. 17 Informacion importante sabre el producto y tu seguridad ...... 22 lnforma96es importantes de seguran9a e do produto .... .. ...... 27 Belangrijke veiligheids- en productinformatie .........................
Important Safety and Product Information Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. Health Warnings • Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device, consult your physician before using a heart rate monitor.
If using an external battery charger, only use the Garmin accessory approved for your product. Only replace batteries with correct replacement batteries. Using other batteries presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase replacement batteries, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin website. Do not operate the device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packaging.
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This device is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin authorized accessories.
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