VARIA REARVIEW RADAR RTL515/ RTL516 ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Tips for Installing the Device ....................................................... 1 Installing the Universal Mount ..................................................... 1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Varia RTL515/RTL516 Status LED .................
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 maintain awareness of your surroundings, and operate the bicycle in a safe manner. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
Mode Light Intensity Default Flash Behavior Flash Behavior when Vehicle Approaches Solid (default) High None Light flashes Peloton (group ride) Moderate None Light flashes softly Night Flash High Slow Light flashes quickly Day Flash Maximum Occasional Light flashes quickly Standby None None The device does not detect vehicles. The Varia 516 has the solid mode only and the light does not flash when a vehicle approaches.
• Select Network Options > Test Lights to verify that each light in your network is set up correctly (Testing the Light Network, page 3). • Select a light to view device information and customize each light in your network (Light Network Settings, page 3). Testing the Light Network 1 From the Sensors menu, select Lights > Network Options > Test Lights. 2 Select a light to test. The light blinks when it is connected. Light Network Settings From the Sensors menu, select Lights, and select a paired light.
The Varia RTL515/RTL516 and Your Radar Display Unit 6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it locks into place. You can display radar data using the compatible rear display unit (RDU). Varia RDU Device Overview Pairing the Radar Device with the RDU Device Device key Turns the device on and off. Ambient light sensor Detects available light and automatically adjusts the brightness of the display.
3 From the Sensors menu, select Add Sensor > Search All. 4 While the Varia RTL515/RTL516 device is turned off, hold the device key for 2 seconds to enter pairing mode. The status LED flashes purple, and the taillight turns on. The device is in pairing mode for 5 minutes or until you press the device key. 5 Select your sensor. When the sensor is paired with your Edge device, the radar and bike light status icons appear solid.
Specifications Product Updates Varia RTL515/RTL516 Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery RTL515 battery life Up to 6 hr. in solid mode Up to 8 hr. in peloton mode Up to 6 hr. in night flash mode Up to 16 hr. in day flash mode Up to 3 mo. in standby mode RTL516 battery life Up to 9 hr. in solid mode Up to 3 mo.
The status LED turns red while updating the software • Check the USB cable, connectors, and ports for damage. • Turn both devices off, and turn them back on. • Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range (Varia RTL515/RTL516 Specifications, page 6). • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.
Index W Wi-Fi 2 A accessories 7 alerts 3 ANT+ sensors 2 apps 3 smartphone 3 B bands 7 battery 1, 4 charging 5, 6 bike sensors 2, 3 Bluetooth sensors 2 brightness 3 C charging 5 cleaning the device 5 customizing the device 2–4 D data, screen 3 demo mode 6 device, care 5 E Edge 2–4 F fēnix 5 Forerunner 5 G Garmin Express 6 updating software 6 GPS, signal 2 I indoor training 6 installing 1, 4 K keys 1, 4 L light modes 1 M mounting the device 1, 4 O O-rings.
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