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 >
Search All.
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.
Viewing Radar on Your Edge
Device
Go for a ride.
The radar information appears on the active data screen.
The vehicle position LED
À
moves up the column as a
vehicle gets closer to your bike. The threat level LED
Á
changes color based on the potential level of threat. Green
indicates no vehicle is detected. Amber indicates a vehicle is
approaching. Red indicates a vehicle is advancing at a high
rate of speed.
Customizing the Radar Alert Settings with Your Edge
1000
Before you can customize the radar alert settings with your
Edge device, you must pair the devices (Pairing the Taillight with
Your Edge 1000, page 2).
You can customize how the radar alerts sound and display on
your Edge device.
1
From your Edge device, select > Sensors.
2
Select your taillight.
3
Select Sensor Details > Alert Settings.
4
Select an option.
Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles
The Edge device beeps if audible tones are turned on in the
settings. Your device has alert tones for several features. The
alert tone for approaching vehicles has a unique sound. The
device beeps one time when the first vehicle is detected. After
the threat is cleared, the device beeps again when another
vehicle is detected.
Device Information
Varia RTL and
RDU Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Varia RTL Battery life Up to 5 hr. in constant illumination mode
Up to 8 hr. in flash mode
Varia RDU Battery life Up to 10 hr., typical usage
Operating temperature
range
From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
Charging temperature
range
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Radio frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz
ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*
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.
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/waterrating.
Radar Detection
• The radar detects approaching vehicles up to 140 m away.
• The approaching vehicle speed must be from 10 to 160 km/h
(from 6 to 99 mph).
NOTE:
The radar does not detect vehicles traveling at the
same speed as your bike.
• The radar beam width is 40 degrees. It provides radar
coverage for typical bends in the road.
• The radar can detect up to eight approaching vehicles.
Taillight Modes and Intensity
The
Varia
RTL
500 default light mode is flash mode. The four
middle LEDs flash at all times. When a vehicle is detected,
additional LEDs progressively turn on and the flashing increases
frequency as the vehicle gets closer to your bike. You can
switch the device to solid mode by pressing the device key.
The Varia
RTL
501 has the solid mode only. The two middle
LEDs are solid at all times. When a vehicle is detected,
additional LEDs progressively turn on as the vehicle gets closer
to your bike.
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 (Varia
RTL
and
RDU Specifications, page
3).
1
Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the
device.
3
Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a
computer USB port.
4
Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5
Charge the device completely.
The status LED flashes green while charging. The status LED is
solid green when charging is complete.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent
damage.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
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