Garmin Varia Rearview Bike Radar Owners Manual

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Varia™ Rearview Bike Radar

Owner’s Manual

November 2015 190-01918-00_0B

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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, Garmin Express™, and

Varia

This product is ANT+ certified. Visit www.thisisant.com/directory

, and Edge® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Garmin Connect™,

ANT+

™

are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

for a list of compatible products and apps.

M/N: A02806, A02807

Country restrictions may apply. 010-01509-01 and 010-01509-11 are approved for operation in France and the United Kingdom.

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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..........................................................1

Taillight Battery Status LED................................................... 2

Turning Off the Taillight..........................................................2

Installing the Varia RDU Device................................................. 2

Varia RDU Device Overview.................................................. 2

Turning On the Varia RDU Device......................................... 2

Turning Off the Varia RDU Device and Taillight.................... 2

The Varia Taillight and Your Edge 1000....................... 2

Pairing the Taillight with Your Edge 1000................................... 2

Viewing Radar on Your Edge Device.................................... 3

Customizing the Radar Alert Settings with Your Edge

1000....................................................................................... 3

Tone Alerts for Approaching Vehicles................................... 3

Device Information......................................................... 3

Varia RTL and RDU Specifications.............................................3

Radar Detection.......................................................................... 3

Taillight Modes and Intensity...................................................... 3

Charging the Device................................................................... 3

Device Care................................................................................ 3

Cleaning the Device............................................................... 4

Troubleshooting............................................................. 4

Support and Updates.................................................................. 4

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Express

Application............................................................................. 4

Taillight Status LED for Software Updates.............................4

The taillight disconnects from the Edge device.......................... 4

The taillight disconnects from the Varia RDU Device................. 4

The taillight is not responding..................................................... 4

The status LED turns red while charging.................................... 4

Thermal Safety Shutdown.......................................................... 4

Pairing the Taillight with the RDU Device................................... 4

Resetting the Device...................................................................5

Replacement O-rings.................................................................. 5

Getting More Information............................................................ 5

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

Software License Agreement......................................................5

Index................................................................................ 6

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Introduction

WARNING

See 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 (radar display unit) or with your compatible Edge® device. This list provides an overview of the installation and setup tasks.

• Charge the device (Charging the Device, page 3)

• Install the taillight on your bike seat post using one of the

• If you are using the Varia RDU, install it on your bike stem or

• If you are using a compatible Edge

Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

RTL

(radar taillight) with the Varia RDU

included mounts:

◦ Install the universal mount (Installing the Universal Mount,

◦ Install the seat-post mount (Installing the Seat-Post

handlebar (Installing the Varia

NOTE:

together, they are already paired.

(

Pairing the Taillight with Your Edge

page 1)

Mount, page 1)

When you purchase the

RDU

Device,

Varia

device, pair the devices

1000, page 2).

page 2).

RTL

and RDU devices

Attach the universal mount securely using one band Á.

Align the tabs on the back of the device with the universal

mount notches Â. Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it

locks into place.

Installing the Seat-Post Mount

Use the hex key to remove the screw À from the seat-post

connector Á.

Tips for Installing the Taillight

The Varia can detect approaching vehicles up to 140 meters away.

• Select a secure location to mount the device where it does

• Select a mount that best fits your bike.

• Mount the device as high on the seat post as possible for

• Install the device correctly.

• Go for a test ride during the day in a safe environment.

Installing the Universal Mount

RTL

device includes a taillight and micro radar that

not interfere with the safe operation of your bike.

optimal light visibility and radar detection.

NOTE:

The device faces backward and is parallel to the road. The

Garmin® logo is right-side up.

Select a rubber pad À based on your seat post shape, and

place the rubber pad on the back of the universal mount.

Place the universal mount on the seat post.

The mount surface should be vertical.

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 30.4 to 31 mm, use the thinner pad.

• 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:

the grooves on the inside of the seat-post connector. Replace and tighten the screw.

NOTE: Tighten the seat-post clamp until the mount does not

slide on the seat post, or to a maximum torque specification of 3 lbf-in. (0.3 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 Â.

Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it

locks into place.

You should align the contours on the rubber pad with

Turning On the Taillight

Hold the device key À for 2 seconds.

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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

Hold the device key for 2 seconds.

Installing the Varia

NOTE: If you do not have a Varia

task and use a compatible Edge device (Pairing the Taillight with

Edge 1000, page 2).

Your

You can install the device on the stem or the handlebars.

Select a secure location to mount the device where it does

not interfere with the safe operation of your bike. Place the rubber disk À on the back of the bike mount.

The rubber tabs align with the back of the bike mount so it stays in place.

RDU

Device

RDU

device, you can skip this

Varia

Device key Turns the device on and off.

Ambient light sensor Detects available light and automatically

Connection status

LED

FRONT

device status LEDs

Threat level LED

Charging status LED (Charging the

Device, page 3)

Vehicle position

LEDs

Device Overview

RDU

and REAR

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.

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.

Moves up the column as the vehicle gets closer to your bike.

Turning On the Varia RDU Device

Hold the device key for 1 second to turn on the device. The LEDs fill the column to indicate the battery level. The LED flashes blue while it is searching for the taillight.

RDU

Varia

When you turn on the device, the LED at the top of the column briefly indicates the battery status.

LED Activity Status

Flashing green The device is charging.

Solid green Charging is complete.

Flashing yellow The battery is low.

Flashing red The battery is critically low.

Battery Status LED

Place the bike mount on the bike stem.

Attach the bike mount securely using the two bands Á.

Align the tabs on the back of the device with the bike mount

notches Â. Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it

locks into place.

Turning Off the Varia

If the Varia devices at the same time.

Hold the device key on the Varia

RDU

is paired with the taillight, you can turn off both

The Varia Taillight and Your Edge

RDU

Device and Taillight

RDU

1000

You can remotely control your taillight and customize settings using your compatible Edge device. This section contains instructions for the Edge 1000 device. Other compatible Edge devices contain similar settings and controls.

Pairing the Taillight with Your Edge 1000

Before you can pair the devices, you must update the Edge software.

Bring the

2 The Varia

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

device for 1 second.

Taillight and Your Edge 1000

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NOTE:

pairing. Turn on the

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

Search All.

Turn on the taillight.

Select your sensor, and select Add.

When the sensor is paired with your Edge icon appears solid on the connections page.

Viewing Radar on Your Edge

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 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.

Stay 10 m away from other ANT+

Edge device.

Device

sensors while

device, the status

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.

From your Edge device, select > Sensors.

Select your taillight.

Select Sensor Details > Alert Settings.

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

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Varia RTL Battery life Up to 5 hr. in constant illumination mode

Varia RDU Battery life Up to 10 hr., typical usage

Operating temperature range

RDU Specifications

Up to 8 hr. in flash mode

From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)

Charging temperature range

Radio frequency/ protocol

Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*

LED luminous flux 5 lm (no threat detected)

*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.

From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

2.4 GHz protocol

13 lm (maximum threat level) 16 lm (maximum threat level, flash mode) Flash mode is available on the

only.

ANT+ wireless communications

Varia RTL 500

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:

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.

The radar does not detect vehicles traveling at the

Taillight Modes and Intensity

Varia

The 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 LEDs are solid at all times. When a vehicle is detected, additional LEDs progressively turn on as the vehicle gets closer to your bike.

500 default light mode is flash mode. The four

RTL

501 has the solid mode only. The two middle

RTL

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

Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.

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

device. Plug the large end of the USB cable into an AC adapter or a

computer USB port. Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.

Charge the device completely.

The status LED flashes green while charging. The status LED is solid green when charging is complete.

RTL

and

RDU Specifications, page

3).

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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Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB port.

Cleaning the Device

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent solution. Wipe it dry.

Troubleshooting

Support and Updates

Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com/express) provides easy access to these services for

• Product registration

• Product manuals

• Software updates

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Express Application

Before you can update your device software, you must download the Garmin Express application.

You can update the taillight software using the Garmin Express application. If you have the optional Varia the taillight, software updates are sent wirelessly from the taillight.

Connect the taillight to your computer using the USB cable.

Garmin Express sends them to your device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Disconnect the device, and turn it on.

The red LEDs progressively turn on to indicate the device is updating.

When updating the paired Varia

range (3 m) and turn it on. The status LED on both devices turns purple to indicate the

devices are updating. The update may take a couple minutes. When the update is complete, the taillight status LED turns green, and both devices turn off.

NOTE:

hold the device key on the taillight for 2 seconds. You must pair the devices again to receive a software update.

If you want to cancel the

looks for software updates automatically and

Taillight Status LED for Software Updates

LED Activity Status

Solid green The software update is complete and successful.

Solid red The software update failed.

Flashing purple The device is searching for the paired Varia

Solid purple The device is uploading a software update from

device.

Garmin Express taillight also sends a software update to both devices.

The taillight disconnects from the Edge device

If the taillight is not connected or sending data to the Edge device, devices in a safe location.

The Edge displays Radar Disconnected when it is not connected to the taillight.

• Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.

Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check the

Garmin devices.

RDU

device, bring it within

RDU

Varia

RDU

Varia RDU device is paired, the

. If the

WARNING

device paired to

software update,

RDU

You can check the battery level when you turn the devices back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level.

• Pair the devices (Pairing the Taillight with Your Edge 1000,

page 2)

The taillight disconnects from the Varia RDU Device

WARNING

If the taillight is not connected or sending data to the Varia device, devices in a safe location.

If the threat level LED is solid red and the REAR taillight is not connected to the

• Turn both devices off, and turn them back on.

• Pair the devices (Pairing the Taillight with the RDU Device

Garmin recommends that you stop riding and check the

LED is off, the

RDU

Varia

You can check the battery level when you turn the devices back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level.

page 4).

device.

RDU

The taillight is not responding

During a ride, if the taillight status LED is flashing or solid red, the device is in an error state.

• Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range (Varia

page 3)

• Turn the device off, and turn it back on. You can check the battery level when you turn the device

back on. The taillight LEDs fill horizontally to indicate the battery level.

• Avoid multiple sources of radar interference.

RTL

and RDU Specifications,

The status LED turns red while charging

• Check the USB cable, connectors, and ports for damage.

• Make sure the power source is generating power. You can check this several ways. For example, you can

check whether other devices powered by the source are functioning.

• Make sure the device is within the approved charging temperature range (Varia

page 3).

RTL

and RDU Specifications,

Thermal Safety Shutdown

To prevent overheating, the operated at a high intensity in warm, stagnant air. The status LED is red until the device cools down. You should use the device outdoors.

Varia device may turn off when

Pairing the Taillight with the RDU Device

The Varia

NOTE:

are already paired.

2 3

RDU

device can be paired with one taillight at a time.

If your taillight was packaged with an RDU device, they

Hold the Varia The LED turns solid blue. Turn on the taillight.

Bring the devices within 1 cm of each other, and wait while the devices connect.

When the devices are connected, the taillight LEDs move from side to side. The Varia RDU and REAR solid.

RDU

device key for 5 seconds.

LEDs are

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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:

replacement bands only. Go to your

Use Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM)

http://buy.garmin.com, or contact

Garmin dealer.

Getting More Information

• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports.

• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.

• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts.

Appendix

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its thirdparty providers.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country.

Appendix 5

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Index

accessories

bands battery 1, 2

charging 3, 4

cleaning the device customizing the device

device, care

Edge 2, 3

Garmin Express

registering the device updating software

installing 1, 2

maps, updating mounting the device 1, 2

O-rings. See bands

pairing 2, 4 product registration

registering the device resetting, device

settings software, updating software license agreement specifications

tones troubleshooting 4, 5

updates, software USB 4

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