Important Safety and Product Information
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...in the sun in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in death or serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings...situational awareness when used with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Only access the information displayed on the display could result in conjunction with a glance. Health Warnings • Always consult your Garmin device. This device must accept any exercise program. Distraction Warning ...
...in the sun in compliance with the Directive 2014/53/EU. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in death or serious injury. IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings...situational awareness when used with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's licence-exempt RSS(s). Only access the information displayed on the display could result in conjunction with a glance. Health Warnings • Always consult your Garmin device. This device must accept any exercise program. Distraction Warning ...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... the FCC rules. These limits are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is no guarantee that to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. and its third-party providers. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by one of any user-serviceable parts. FCC Compliance This device...
... the FCC rules. These limits are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party providers and is no guarantee that to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions. and its third-party providers. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by one of any user-serviceable parts. FCC Compliance This device...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... binary form under this list of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this license must only be reverse engineered, decompiled, modified and/or disassembled. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; IN NO EVENT SHALL NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR ASA OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
... binary form under this list of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this license must only be reverse engineered, decompiled, modified and/or disassembled. LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; IN NO EVENT SHALL NORDIC SEMICONDUCTOR ASA OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO...
Owners Manual
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... Alert Settings 9 Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer......... 12 Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch 13 Device Information 13 Device Care 13 Radar Detection 13 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 14 Resetting the Device 14 Product Updates 14 The radar device is not responding..... 15 My phone will not connect to the device 15 Radar detection does not work...
... Alert Settings 9 Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with a Compatible Edge Bike Computer......... 12 Pairing the Radar Device with a Compatible Garmin Watch 13 Device Information 13 Device Care 13 Radar Detection 13 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 14 Resetting the Device 14 Product Updates 14 The radar device is not responding..... 15 My phone will not connect to the device 15 Radar detection does not work...
Owners Manual
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... is not a replacement for product warnings and other important information. Always maintain awareness of your physician before you are no obstructions in front of the installation and setup tasks. • Install the tail light mount (Installing the Device on a Rear Rack, page 3). • If you are using an Edge® series bike computer, pair the devices (The Varia eRTL615 and Your Edge...
... is not a replacement for product warnings and other important information. Always maintain awareness of your physician before you are no obstructions in front of the installation and setup tasks. • Install the tail light mount (Installing the Device on a Rear Rack, page 3). • If you are using an Edge® series bike computer, pair the devices (The Varia eRTL615 and Your Edge...
Owners Manual
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... install the Varia eRTL615 tail light, you need 3 mm and 4 mm hex keys and a cable to connect your device. 1 Attach the friction flange adapter to your Varia eRTL615 tail light using two M4 screws. 2 Using a 3 mm hex key, tighten the two M4 screws to 1 N-m (9 lbf-in.). 3 If you have other attachments on the back of the seat mount bracket. 5 Attach the device to 2 N-m (18 lbf-in the center of your bike. 6 Attach...
... install the Varia eRTL615 tail light, you need 3 mm and 4 mm hex keys and a cable to connect your device. 1 Attach the friction flange adapter to your Varia eRTL615 tail light using two M4 screws. 2 Using a 3 mm hex key, tighten the two M4 screws to 1 N-m (9 lbf-in.). 3 If you have other attachments on the back of the seat mount bracket. 5 Attach the device to 2 N-m (18 lbf-in the center of your bike. 6 Attach...
Owners Manual
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If necessary, consult the owner's manual for your bike for additional information on the configuration of your rear rack: • If the rear rack can accommodate the friction flange adapter, complete steps 2 through 9. 2 Attach the friction flange adapter to your Varia eRTL615 tail light using two M4 screws. Introduction 3 TIP: For longer bike racks or if you need 3 mm and 4 mm hex keys and a cable to connect your device. 1 Complete...
If necessary, consult the owner's manual for your bike for additional information on the configuration of your rear rack: • If the rear rack can accommodate the friction flange adapter, complete steps 2 through 9. 2 Attach the friction flange adapter to your Varia eRTL615 tail light using two M4 screws. Introduction 3 TIP: For longer bike racks or if you need 3 mm and 4 mm hex keys and a cable to connect your device. 1 Complete...
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... mode status (Varia eRTL615 Status Device status LED, page 5). LED 4 Introduction Hold for 10 seconds to your bike for additional information on connecting devices. 9 Secure the cable so that it does not interfere with Your Phone, page 8). When the device is in .). 8 Connect the cable to reset the device. Consult the owner's manual for 2 seconds to change device and light modes. Device Overview Device button Press...
... mode status (Varia eRTL615 Status Device status LED, page 5). LED 4 Introduction Hold for 10 seconds to your bike for additional information on connecting devices. 9 Secure the cable so that it does not interfere with Your Phone, page 8). When the device is in .). 8 Connect the cable to reset the device. Consult the owner's manual for 2 seconds to change device and light modes. Device Overview Device button Press...
Owners Manual
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... a firmware update. Flashing blue and green alter nating The device is on, and the device detects vehicles. Flashing green 10 times The device successfully applied a firmware update. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Edge 1040 You can switch the Varia eRTL615 tail light modes by a paired compatible Garmin device. Tail Light Modes and Intensity You can remotely control your radar device and customize settings using...
... a firmware update. Flashing blue and green alter nating The device is on, and the device detects vehicles. Flashing green 10 times The device successfully applied a firmware update. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Edge 1040 You can switch the Varia eRTL615 tail light modes by a paired compatible Garmin device. Tail Light Modes and Intensity You can remotely control your radar device and customize settings using...
Owners Manual
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... device is advancing at a high rate of the sensor. When the sensor is paired with your Edge 1040, the sensor status is compatible with Your Edge 1040 The first time you connect the Varia eRTL615 to your bike. Green indicates no vehicle is in the settings. Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with other wireless sensors while pairing. 2 Turn on the top banner of threat...
... device is advancing at a high rate of the sensor. When the sensor is paired with your Edge 1040, the sensor status is compatible with Your Edge 1040 The first time you connect the Varia eRTL615 to your bike. Green indicates no vehicle is in the settings. Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with other wireless sensors while pairing. 2 Turn on the top banner of threat...
Owners Manual
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...it from the network. About: Displays device, software, and battery information. You can disable a light to disconnect it is connected. NOTE: This setting is available when you to ...Remove: Allows you viewed appears. A flashing icon means the device is connected. Customizing the Varia Device Settings with Your Edge 1040 Before you can select any icon to change the settings. 2 Swipe left or right to control the light remotely with your network (Light Network Settings, page 7). Enable: Turns on the light and allows you select the Individual light mode setting (Light Mode Settings...
...it from the network. About: Displays device, software, and battery information. You can disable a light to disconnect it is connected. NOTE: This setting is available when you to ...Remove: Allows you viewed appears. A flashing icon means the device is connected. Customizing the Varia Device Settings with Your Edge 1040 Before you can select any icon to change the settings. 2 Swipe left or right to control the light remotely with your network (Light Network Settings, page 7). Enable: Turns on the light and allows you select the Individual light mode setting (Light Mode Settings...
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..., install and open the app and the radar device is recommended for mountain biking. You can customize the radar alert settings with your phone, the app displays the current radar status. 8 The Varia eRTL615 and the Varia App When the Varia eRTL615 is turned off, hold the device button for each light in your Varia eRTL615. 3 Select Sensor Details > Alert Settings. 4 Select an option. Light Mode Settings From...
..., install and open the app and the radar device is recommended for mountain biking. You can customize the radar alert settings with your phone, the app displays the current radar status. 8 The Varia eRTL615 and the Varia App When the Varia eRTL615 is turned off, hold the device button for each light in your Varia eRTL615. 3 Select Sensor Details > Alert Settings. 4 Select an option. Light Mode Settings From...
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... detected. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Radar Display Unit You can display radar data using the compatible rear display unit (RDU). A straight line changes to jagged with the Varia app, you can monitor those alerts while your phone so you can customize the radar alert settings with a red threat level. Green indicates no vehicle is advancing at a high rate of threat. TIP...
... detected. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Radar Display Unit You can display radar data using the compatible rear display unit (RDU). A straight line changes to jagged with the Varia app, you can monitor those alerts while your phone so you can customize the radar alert settings with a red threat level. Green indicates no vehicle is advancing at a high rate of threat. TIP...
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Varia RDU Overview Device button Ambient light sensor Connection status LED Turns the device on the potential level of speed. FRONT and REAR device status Appears solid red when there is searching for the radar device. Red indicates a vehicle is approaching. Flashes blue when the device is a device error. Appears solid blue when the device is detected. Green indicates...
Varia RDU Overview Device button Ambient light sensor Connection status LED Turns the device on the potential level of speed. FRONT and REAR device status Appears solid red when there is searching for the radar device. Red indicates a vehicle is approaching. Flashes blue when the device is a device error. Appears solid blue when the device is detected. Green indicates...
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... connect. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Radar Display Unit 11 The threat level LED flashes purple. 2 Turn on the radar device. 3 Bring the devices within 1 cm of the bike mount. You can be paired with the bike mount notches . 6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it stays in place. 3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem. 4 Attach the bike...
... connect. The Varia eRTL615 and Your Radar Display Unit 11 The threat level LED flashes purple. 2 Turn on the radar device. 3 Bring the devices within 1 cm of the bike mount. You can be paired with the bike mount notches . 6 Press down slightly and turn the device clockwise until it stays in place. 3 Place the bike mount on the bike stem. 4 Attach the bike...
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... the radar device. Setting the Varia RDU Device Tones • Press the device button to turn on the Edge bike computer. 3 From the Sensors menu, select Add Sensor > Search All. 4 While the Varia eRTL615 is for 4 seconds to buy.garmin .com. 1 Bring the Edge bike computer within range (3 m) of the column briefly indicates the battery status. Other Compatible Devices Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with a Compatible Edge...
... the radar device. Setting the Varia RDU Device Tones • Press the device button to turn on the Edge bike computer. 3 From the Sensors menu, select Add Sensor > Search All. 4 While the Varia eRTL615 is for 4 seconds to buy.garmin .com. 1 Bring the Edge bike computer within range (3 m) of the column briefly indicates the battery status. Other Compatible Devices Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with a Compatible Edge...
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... pairing mode. After cleaning, allow the device to buy.garmin.com. Radar Detection WARNING The device can scratch the optical lens on the Garmin watch. 3 From the Settings menu, select Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Search All. 4 While the Varia eRTL615 device is turned off, hold the device button for the Forerunner® 955, fēnix® 7 series, and Venu® 2 series watches...
... pairing mode. After cleaning, allow the device to buy.garmin.com. Radar Detection WARNING The device can scratch the optical lens on the Garmin watch. 3 From the Settings menu, select Sensors & Accessories > Add New > Search All. 4 While the Varia eRTL615 device is turned off, hold the device button for the Forerunner® 955, fēnix® 7 series, and Venu® 2 series watches...
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... these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Product registration 1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to www.garmin.com/waterrating. 2 The device will not work with AC power cables. 14 Troubleshooting For more information, go to 30 min. Resetting deletes the pairing connections from the eBike or an external power source using a compatible eBike cable. Specifications Varia eRTL615 Specifications Operating...
... these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Product registration 1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to www.garmin.com/waterrating. 2 The device will not work with AC power cables. 14 Troubleshooting For more information, go to 30 min. Resetting deletes the pairing connections from the eBike or an external power source using a compatible eBike cable. Specifications Varia eRTL615 Specifications Operating...
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... 10 seconds to reset the device. • Reset the device using the USB cable. When the device is in demo mode, artificial data is in demo mode. Troubleshooting 15 When the update is tuned to detect vehicles in an error state. • Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range (Varia eRTL615 Specifications, page 14). Radar detection does not work indoors The...
... 10 seconds to reset the device. • Reset the device using the USB cable. When the device is in demo mode, artificial data is in demo mode. Troubleshooting 15 When the update is tuned to detect vehicles in an error state. • Make sure the device is within the approved operating temperature range (Varia eRTL615 Specifications, page 14). Radar detection does not work indoors The...
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... the battery level when you stop riding and check the devices in serious injury or death. • Turn off , and turn them back on. • Pair the devices (Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with the Varia RDU, page 11). The radar device disconnects from your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. 16 Troubleshooting The Edge bike computer displays and when connected. If...
... the battery level when you stop riding and check the devices in serious injury or death. • Turn off , and turn them back on. • Pair the devices (Pairing the Varia eRTL615 with the Varia RDU, page 11). The radar device disconnects from your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. 16 Troubleshooting The Edge bike computer displays and when connected. If...